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Battle of the Books
Advisor
Mrs. Mabry, Media Specialist
Room: Media CenterThe purpose of the Battle of the Books is to encourage continued reading for the enjoyment of all students at the high school level. The game-style competition format creates interest and excitement in reading. Through the fun and excitement of the competition, students improve reading skills, mature in their choices of reading materials, and acquire a broader knowledge base.
A committee from the North Carolina School Library Media Association (NCSLMA) creates an annual list of 15 books based on NCSLMA member recommendations. The books are selected based on their literary merits, and the committee is careful to choose books that vary in length, difficulty, and subject matter.
Meetings: During club meetings, students will discuss the books and practice answering trivia questions about them. The book list for the program contains 15 books. Team members are asked to read all of the books on the list in order to prepare for the competitions. Beginning in November, there will be monthly meetings/practice sessions after school in the media center.
2022-2023 High School Battle of the Books List
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Beta Club
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Advisor
Mrs. EvansOfficers
President: Ashley Hassinger
Vice President: Madison Rivera
Secretary: Madison Collins
Historian: Isabella Kaplan
Communications Director: Ashley CollinsWhat is Beta Club?
Beta Club is an academic service club.
Students must demonstrate academic leadership and a willingness to serve in the school and community.Membership requirements:
--maintain unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher and at least 1 semester of HS Credit
--no discipline issues resulting in ISS or OSS
--complete 8 hours of community service per semesterDues: $202022-23 Meeting Dates:
9/8/22
11/10/22
1/12/23
3/9/23
5/11/23All meetings will be held at 7:45 am in the auditorium.
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DECA
Advisor
Mrs. RohlederOfficers
President: Tanner Huntley
Vice President: Glen Maflin
Vice President of Activities: Kimyni Robinson
Vice President of Public Relations: Katie Rhodes
Vice President of Records: Brittney Gallardo
Vice President of Recruitment: Cody Barnes
Honorary Officer: Cesar Montesdeoca
What is DECA?
DECA stands for “an association of marketing students.” It is a co-curricular club that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs to be college and career ready. Our competitions consist of role plays, presentations, and/or written events that put into practice marketing concepts learned in the classroom.Meetings: Every other Tuesday morning at 7:30 am in Room 123
DECA dues: $35
Important Links:
www.ncdeca.org
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Advisor
Mrs. BakerHOW TO JOIN THE FCA COURSE
Students can self-enroll in the course:
https://ucps.instructure.com/enroll/KPW4AMMeetings:
LAUNCH (Athlete Huddle): Mondays at 6:15 pm in the Cafeteria
LAND (Bible Study): Wednesdays at 7:15 am in Room 148Prayer Request Form
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Future Farmers of America (FFA)
Advisors
Mr. Latta
Mrs. NanceOfficers
President: Andrew McClellan
Vice President: Andrew Latta
Secretary: Lindsay Walters
Treasurer: Sophia Schuler
Reporter: Emily Lane
Sentinel: Ryan Reilly
Historian: Michael Reilly
Student Advisor: Connor Nixon
FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.
To learn more about the Sun Valley FFA Chapter, such as current events and meeting dates, please visit our website: https://sunvalleyffa.weebly.com/
Follow us on Instagram @SunValleyFFA.
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Genders & Sexualities Alliance (GSA)
Advisors
Mrs. Isenhour
Mrs. YandleOfficers
Co-Chairs: Emma Nicols & Axel Lauer
Social Media/Publicity Coordinators: Zee Evans & Nat Wallace
Event Coordinator: Clay Hedrick
Funding Coordinator: Darius CleareGenders & Sexualities Alliances, or GSAs for short, are student-run organizations that unite LGBTQ+ and allied youth to build community and organize around issues impacting them in their schools and communities.
Meetings: 3rd Thursday of the month at 3:10 pm in room 309
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Interact Club
Advisor
Sponsored by the Union West Rotary, the Sun Valley Interact Club brings together young people to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of Service Above Self. Membership is open to all grade levels. There are no dues, but passing grades are required.
Meetings: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month in room 124 at 3:00 pm
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Model United Nations
Advisor
Mrs. SalernoModel United Nations, also known as Model UN or MUN, is an extra-curricular activity in which students typically roleplay delegates to the United Nations and simulate UN committees. Thousands of middle school, high school, and college students across the country and around the world participate in Model United Nations, which involves substantial research, public speaking, debating, and writing skills, as well as critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership abilities.
Meetings: Every other Monday in Room 96 after school
Email Mrs. Salerno to get added to the club's Canvas page: caitlin.salerno@ucps.k12.nc.us
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Mu Alpha Theta
Advisor
Mrs. ParkerWe are dedicated to inspiring a keen interest in mathematics, developing strong scholarship in the subject, and promoting the enjoyment of mathematics among high school and two-year college students.
Requirements:
1. Students must be currently enrolled in Math 3 or have already taken Math 3.
2. Maintain a MATH GPA of 3.0 or higher.
3. There are no disciplinary actions related to plagiarism.
4. Dues are $20.00.
Dues: Yearly dues are $20.00.Meetings: First Tuesday of the month at 7:30 am in Room 175
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National Art Honor Society / Art Club
Advisor
Ms. DionOfficers
President: Emily Croom
Vice President: Kam Martin
Secretary: Leah Blount
Treasurer: Abby HupkoA student-led group where students work on group art activities, learn about artists and art techniques, and contribute to the school art community.
Dues: a one-time fee of $20
Meetings: each Tuesday from 3:10 until 4:10 in Room 102
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National Athletic Honor Society
Advisor
Coach HenryOfficers
President: Caiden Macfarlane
Vice President: Georgia Bejian
Secretary: Natalie Lunsford
Coordinator of Community Service: Ashley CollinsWhat’s the National Athletic Honor Society?
The National Athletic Honor Society is a society for high school athletes with the mission of recognizing, supporting, and rewarding high school student-athletes who achieve excellence in the classroom and on the “field of play.”
What are the eligibility criteria for membership?
To be a Member, he/she must satisfy all three of the following eligibility criteria:
- a High School Student in a participating Member High School; maintains a cumulative 3.75 GPA;
- participates in a High School Varsity athletic program for at least two seasons (including, but not limited to, Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheer/Spirit Squad, Cross Country/Track & Field, Dance, Drill, Equine Sports, Fencing, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, Lacrosse, Martial Arts, Rowing/Crew, Rugby, Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming/Diving, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Polo, and Wrestling) is eligible for membership;
- all active members must complete at least five (5) hours of community service per school year.
Meetings: Monthly, the first Monday of each month, 7:30 am in room 110
Attendance: Members are required to attend our monthly meetings. If you are unable to attend the meeting, then you must let Coach Henry know ahead of time.
Dues: $25 for new members, $15 for returning members / Online School Payments
Service Hours: Members are required to have at least 5 service hours for the whole year. Use this link to record your hours NAHS Service Hours Form
How to Join: Contact Coach Henry, rachel.henry@ucps.k12.nc.us
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National English Honor Society (NEHS)
Advisor
Mrs. WeekesOfficers
President: Abby Parks
Vice President: Sophia Macari
Secretary: Ava DubiszThe National English Honor Society (NEHS), founded and sponsored by Sigma Tau Delta, is the only international organization exclusively for secondary students and faculty who, in the field of English, merit special note for past and current accomplishments. Individual secondary schools are invited to petition for a local chapter, through which individuals may be inducted into Society membership. Immediate benefits of affiliation include academic recognition, scholarship and award eligibility, and opportunities for networking with others who share enthusiasm for, and accomplishment in, the language arts.
Requirements:
- Dues paid
- Must attend at least 3 meetings per school year
- Must maintain a 3.0 GPA (unweighted) in all English courses
- If students drop below this GPA and wish to rejoin, they will have to repay the membership fee.
- Must participate in at least three activities a year
- One of the three activities per year must be literacy or writing based (not just donating or volunteering for ICC activities).
Dues: $20 new member; $5 returning member
Meetings: One Monday a month, after school; activities meet as needed
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National Honor Society (NHS)
Advisor
Mrs. VespoOfficers
President:
Vice President:
Secretary:Membership in this chapter is an honor bestowed upon deserving students by the faculty and shall be based on the criteria of Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character.
- Candidates eligible for selection to this chapter must be members of the junior or senior class.
- To be eligible for selection for membership in this chapter, the candidate must have been in attendance for a period of one semester at Sun Valley High School.
- Candidates eligible for selection to the chapter shall have and maintain a 4.0 weighted GPA. This scholastic level of achievement shall remain fixed, and shall be the required minimum scholastic level of achievement for admission to candidacy.
- Upon meeting the grade level, attendance, and GPA standard requirements, candidates shall then be considered based on their service, leadership, and character.
SVHS NHS Bylaws
Tutoring and Service Requirements
Your service requirement as a member of the Spartan chapter of the National Honor Society will be due by the last day of each calendar month. Each month you will need to submit the following forms indicating that you have completed two hours of tutoring and four hours of community service.- Service Hours Form
Meetings: 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:30 a.m. in the Media Center
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RHO Kappa Honor Society
Advisors
Mr. Horne
Mrs. Burke
Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society is the only nationwide honors society that recognizes high school juniors and seniors that acknowledge quality in the field of Social Studies. Any accredited public or private high school can apply for a local chapter, through which individuals will be inducted into the Rho Kappa Honor Society. The Rho Kappa chapter at our school provides national recognition for outstanding students who are academically accomplished and encourages an interest in, understanding of, and appreciation for the importance of social studies.
Students who are interested in joining Rho Kappa must have completed 3 social studies classes with the expectation of completing 5. Students must have an unweighted G.P.A. of 3.0. Students are also required to have 10 service hours per year. Yearly dues are $20.00.
Students may pick up an application from Mr. Horne or Mrs. Burke.
Applications and dues need to be given to Mr. Horne before or after school.
Meetings: every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 7:30 AM in Room 105
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SkillsUSA
Advisors
Dr. Vivian
Mr. SalterWhat is SkillsUSA?
SkillsUSA is a United States career and technical student organization serving more than 395,000 high school, college, and middle school students and professional members enrolled in training programs in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, including health occupations.Registration fee - $30
Meetings: TBD (see Dr. Vivian in room 210 for more info)
Link - https://www.skillsusa.org/
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Spanish Club
Advisor
Mrs. StineOfficers
President:
Vice-President:
Secretary:
Social Media Advisor:
Treasurer:The mission of “El Valle" Spanish Club is to help create an understanding of and promote enthusiasm for the various aspects of Spanish-speaking culture and language.
Students do not need to be in Spanish class or speak Spanish to join Spanish Club! Membership is open to any student who wishes to learn more about the Spanish language and Spanish-speaking culture.
There is a one-time $5.00 fee to help cover the expenses of the club.
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