Charleston High School Clubs and Activities

American Field Service

The American Field Service is a very active club at Charleston High School.  Through it, students from foreign lands may come to live with Charleston families for a year of rewarding and unequaled experiences.  AFS may also sponsor a student from Charleston and send that student to another country to study for a year.  To raise money needed to finance these programs, the high school club works hand in hand with the adult chapter by having various money making projects.  Charleston AFS chapter also sponsors an AFS Weekend and hosts an AFS tour bus group selected summers.  back to top

"C" Club

Established in 1936 as the "Sons of Troy," the "C" Club is for male interscholastic athletes of CHS.  The club objective is to support and promote athletics, unity, leadership, and good citizenship at CHS.  In order to be considered for membership in "C" Club,. a student must earn a varsity letter and be in good standing with the athletic program.  back to top

Charleston High School Press

The CHS Press staff functions to produce the school newspaper, which appears on Saturdays through the school year in the Charleston Times Courier and as an in-house tabloid, the Arena.  Any student who is interested in this type of work is invited to join the staff.  Leadership positions are filled from those student who have demonstrated ability in previous work and through the agreement of graduating editors and the faculty advisor.  CHS Press is an extension of the CHS curriculum.  back to top

Cheerleader

The objective of the cheerleading program is to promote school spirit through good citizenship, leadership, and cheering at athletic programs.  The opportunity exists to demonstrate athletic ability through participation in cheerleading competition throughout the year.  Tryouts will occur annually in the spring.  back to top

Chess Club

The CHS Chess Club is an opportunity for students to learn and to play chess.  The Chess Club competes with other schools in I.H.S.A. competition.  back to top

Flag Corps

The Flag Corps is an extension of the CHS Band.  The major objectives of the Flag Corps are to promote athletics and citizenship at Charleston High School and to perform at home football and basketball games.  back to top

French Club

Charleston High School French Club, le Cercle Francais, is open to current members of French classes and to those who have completed at least one year of French.  Student officers run the monthly meetings held during tutorial period.  Evening activities to introduce students to aspects of French culture that cannot be presented in the classroom are held several times each semester.  The highlight of the club's year is the annual French Club Dinner held in March.  Students use the proceeds raised for a field trip in the spring.  back to top

French National Honor Society

The French Club supports the French National Honor Society, Societe Honoraire de Francois, chartered in 1992.  The requirements for entry are an overall B- grade point average in all subjects and an overall A- grade point average for 3 years of French.  Juniors will be elected in the spring.  Special projects and scholarship are planned.  back to top

FFA

This organization is open to students who wish to become involved with parliamentary procedures, agriculture, judging contests in a variety of agriculture related fields, and many other related opportunities that come up during the year.  Emphasis is placed on developing leadership skills, responsibility and cooperation.  back to top

Family and Consumer Sciences Club

Students who are or have been enrolled in a Family and Consumer Sciences course are eligible to join the Family and Consumer Sciences Club.  The club meets once a month.  back to top

Lady Trojan Club

The Lady Trojan Club is an organization established in 1979 for member of girls' interscholastic teams.  To be considered for membership in the "LTC," a girl must earn a varsity letter.  The goals of the "LTC" include building the girls' athletic program at Charleston High School, promoting unity among the athletes, building leadership characteristics among the members, supporting school activities, helping to raise money for club functions, and providing services to the school and community.  back to top

National Honor Society

Membership is limited to those juniors and seniors having demonstrated scholastic achievement, school leadership, service, and attitudes in keeping with the ideals of the society.  Students are elected to the Society by the faculty and administration.  As a service organization, members assist in tutoring other students.  Anyone seeking this assistance should contact a counselor.  Anyone desiring further information concerning the selection procedure should contact the NHS sponsor.  back to top

Performing Music Ensembles

An active music program is maintained for vocal and instrumental students.  Students who are members of the CHS band or CHS Chorus and demonstrate gifted or talented abilities are eligible to audition for participation in the music department's performing ensembles.  These ensembles include the Jazz Band, Latin Band, Show Choir, Prime Timers, and Madrigals.  The Jazz Band is limited to eighteen (18) members, where the Latin Band, Show Choir, Prime Timers and Madrigals do not have a designated number for membership.  Those who pass the audition for a specific ensemble secure memberships in these ensembles.  back to top

Recorder Club

The purpose of the Recorder Club is to publish the high school yearbook.  Any student who is interested in this type of work may belong.  Any student who belongs must be at least average in his/her schoolwork.  The size of the club will be limited to about twenty (20) members.  Membership is subject to the sponsor's approval.  back to top

Scholastic Bowl

Scholastic Bowl is Charleston High School's competitive activity engaged in by a varsity and junior varsity team.  Each team is comprised of five (5) members.  Sponsors select these members through preliminary testing and evaluation.  The matches are triangular and involve questions and answers from the academic area.  Points are awarded for toss-up questions and bonus questions.  Preliminary testing is open to all classes.  The junior varsity team will consist of freshmen and sophomore members, but the varsity team can include students from all four classes.  back to top

Spanish Club

The objective of "El Club de Espanol" is to promote leadership, cooperation and friendship through cultural and social activities.  Officers are elected by members according to grade level.  The officers are in charge of planning and holding meetings once each month during tutorial period.  Current Spanish students and former students who have taken two years of Spanish are eligible to become a member.  The club's activities are an annual initiation party; Hispanic dances and float for the Homecoming parade; "Carnaval," a celebration of cultural traditions, folkloric dances and food, including a costume party held a few days before Lent; a spring film festival; theater and cultural performances as available; guest speakers; bowling; and all day spring trip; the International Christmas fiesta and caroling (in cooperation with other foreign language clubs).  The Spanish Club and the Spanish Honor Society sponsor a Bolivian child through "Save the Children."  back to top

Spanish National Honor Society

The Charleston High School "Siglo the Ora" ("Golden Age") Chapter of the Spanish National Honor Society is an organization which honors students who have maintained a minimum of 4.25 GPA during three or more years of Spanish study and have demonstrated service and appreciation for the Hispanic cultures.  As a service organization, members help other Spanish students during tutorial period; jointly with Spanish Club, support a Bolivian child through "Save the Children;" and award an annual scholarship to an outstanding graduating 4th year Spanish student.  The society supports its activities by making buttons for CHS organizations, individuals, and anyone in the community throughout the year.  back to top

Speech and Drama Team

Speech and Drama Team is an I.H.S.A. interscholastic competitive activity, which focuses on improving the acting and public speaking skills of CHS students.  The majority of the competition season focuses on tournaments offering 13 individual events, including comic and dramatic acting, comic and dramatic interpretation, public speaking, original comedy, radio broadcasting, and impromptu speaking.  Furthermore, the Speech and Drama Team competes in two I.H.S.A. group activities in the spring -- Group Interpretation & Drama (Contest Play).  Throughout the season, the Speech and Drama Team also sponsors a number of variety shows, which include many other talented individuals and groups.  In addition, the Speech and Drama Team does many social and enrichment activities. Students may earn varsity and junior varsity letters/awards, as well as other team awards for excellence.  back to top

Student Council

The purpose of student council is to open a line of communication between the student, faculty, and administration and to promote the general welfare of the entire student body of Charleston High School.  Representatives are elected at large according to grade level and a ratio of one representative per forty class members.  Representatives are elected each fall upon return to school.  The officers are elected the previous spring.  The student council is involved in such activities as the following: Homecoming, Christmas activities, Student Council Week, students' rights and responsibilities, and many others.  back to top

Thespians

The International Thespian Society is an honorary society dedicated to excellence in the dramatic/performing arts.  It provides students with recognition for quality work in theatre, opportunities for scholarships, conventions and festivals to showcase their talents, and access to professional and high school publications and resources.  Each student inducted into thespians must have earned a minimum of 10 Thespian points, with each point representing 10 hours (or more) of work in the theatre.  Students must have been in a minimum of two major productions (or four one-acts), and they must have contributed to the program in at least two areas (e.g. acting, publicity, set crew, lights, sound, etc.).  Initiation ceremonies are held annually in the spring.  back to top

Trojets

The major objectives will be to promote athletics and citizenship at Charleston High School and to perform at home football/basketball games.  back to top

Visual Art Club

Established in order to create better fellowship and understanding between students and faculty.  Any Student interested in art may become a member.  The Art Club meets twice a month for lectures and workshops involving different media.  This is an organized body for the discussion and resolution of art problems as well as the promotion of art activities.  Field trips, fundraisers, officers, floats and parties are also included in the activities.  We strive for Excellence in Art.  back to top