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Academic Team
Head Coach: Ms. Meaghan Simms Open to LHS 9th -12th graders who enjoy quiz-bowl style competitions about history, math, art, science, and more. Season runs from September to February. Practice Sessions are Tuesdays 2:15 – 3:30 in Room G253, with once per month competitions at county high schools. 2020 County Runner-Up! |
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Anchors Away Travel
Advisor: Mr. Campbell Want to see the world at an affordable rate? Join us as we adventure out to a new location every year. Travel changes lives! Follow us on Insta @anchors_away_travel *Note: Trips are not officially sanctioned by Polk County Schools and are run through 3rd-party vendors. Email Mr. Campbell for more info or stop by G154. |
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The Anchor Newspaper
Advisor: Ms. Morgan Leveille We are always looking for stories and features about what is happening on campus! More info and the latest editions under the Campus Life tab. Meeting Wednesdays in G254 |
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Art Club
Advisor: Mrs. Andrea Goodson Any LHS/HSA student interested in pursuing art on their own or as a function of community service is invited to join this interest club. Meeting Every Other Wednesday from 2:15-3 |
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Game Club
Advisors: Mrs. Kristen Storms & Mr. Ryk Stanton A place for gamers to gather and participate with other players. Dungeons and Dragons, board games, card games, chess, and more! Meeting Mondays and Thursdays from 2-4 PM |
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Gender-Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Advisor: Ms. Meaghan Simms Open to all LHS/HSA students. We aim to provide a safe, welcoming space for all students. Learn more about LGBTQIA+ history, experience community with peers, and more! Meets each Friday from 2:15 – 3 in Room G253 |
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JROTC
Advisors: Major David Tervin & Command Sergeant Major Bobby Neal JROTC’s mission is to motivate young people to be better citizens. Through a military structure students learn about discipline and work ethic. Meeting Days/Times: Drill Team – Monday-Thursday: 2:10-3:20pm Raider Team – Tuesdays and Thursdays: 3:30-4:45pm Our website: www.jrotclhs.com |
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Latin Club
Advisor: Ms. Erin Chapman We gain an active appreciation and understanding of the civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome, thereby better enabling us as individuals to interpret and appraise our own world. We have a sound structure which provides a sound basis for expansion of our horizons and perspectives, intellectually, socially, and esthetically. We have a viable organization which can effectively create in others a sense of awareness, interest and appreciation as far as the value of the classics is concerned. Meeting as needed (usually on Wednesdays) www.fjcl.org |
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National Honor Society
Advisor: Mrs. Allison Westberry National Honor Society teaches students leadership, service, character and much more during their time involved. The National Honor Society (NHS) is a nationwide organization in the United States which may consist of many chapters in high schools. Selection may be based on four criteria: scholarship, leadership, service, and character. 2021-2022 Executive Board President: Marcus Hall Vice President: Neysha Velez Vazquez Recording Secretary: MacKenna Turner Corresponding Secretary: Abbie Wooley Senior Class Chairs: Grace Garcia, Kayla LeMay, Stephanie Martinez-Tovar Junior Class Chairs: Shelby Jones, Cullen Wyatt Service Chairs: Alexia Gardner, Hunter Hitchcock, Shakoya Patterson Publicity Chairs: Brae Abdon, Essence Henderson, Faith Hunt NHS members offer tutoring every Thursday from 2:15-2:45 PM in N132 |
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Photo Club
Advisor: Ms. Kimberly Gallagher Any LHS/HSA student interested in pursuing art on their own or as a function of community service is invited to join this interest club. Meeting every other Monday in F-162 |
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Puzzle Club
Advisor: Mrs. Casina Ewert Puzzle club is a safe place for students to meet with a group of friends, or with someone new, have a seat at a puzzle, and just hangout and unwind. Meeting Tuesdays from 2-3:15 in E wing |
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Spanish Club
Advisors: Mrs. Veronica Dolson & Mr. Eddy Guzman The Purpose of the Spanish Club is to introduce students to Spanish culture and language. Meeting the first Tuesday of every month right after school. |
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Student Government
Advisors: Mrs. Shelly Wilt & Mrs. Elizabeth Schultz To serve as a forum through which students can express suggestions and work with the administration and faculty of LHS to seek change and development. Also this club gives students a practical and productive means through which to develop democratic ideals and leadership abilities. Students plan and sponsor wholesome activities for the student body. Also students settle disputes and regulate activities of campus organizations. Senior Class Advisor: Mrs. Robin Sechrest Junior Class Advisor: Mrs. Shelly Wilt Sophomore Class Advisor: Mrs. Carrie Toreky Freshman Class Advisor: Mrs. Alanna Redd Meeting the first Monday of each month. |
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Technology Student Association (TSA)
Advisor: Ms. Jennifer Ivey Technology Student Association (TSA) is an international organization that fosters personal growth, leadership, and opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics through co-curricular activities, competitions, and related programs. The club meets formally once a month, but informally with club members working to research, build and collaborate on projects and preparation for competition on their own schedule. Scholarships are available, as TSA State Competition brings together STEM students from across Florida, with students qualifying for Nationals moving on to compete with students across the U.S., its territories and a few countries in Europe. www.tsaweb.org |
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Teen Trendsetters
Advisor: Mrs. Samantha McFadden High school students tutor elementary students one-on-one in reading at Dixieland Elementary School. Meeting one day per week (TBD) for a total of 24 meetings. www.barbarabush.org |
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Youth in Government
Advisor: TBA Model Government System to learn how state government works in all branches of government, legislative, judicial, executive, as well as the press. Students learn how debate ideas, not people. Meeting at the South YMCA every Thursday night at 6:30 pm. www.floridayig.net |
