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Student Groups & Organizations

Business Professionals of America | Chorale | Forensics
High School CSAA Talent Review | Language Arts Team | Model United Nations
Quiz Bowl Team | Science Olympiad | Technology Team

Art Club | Central Michigan Junior Scale Modelers | Class Officers | Drama Club
French Club | Industrial Technology Club | Pep Club | Project Close-Up | Science Club
Student Council | Student Improvement Team

Business Professionals Of America

Advisors: Mrs. Bellinger/Mrs. Pramuka

Purpose:
To provide students the opportunity for the development of leadership skills, personal and professional growth, and career-related competencies.

Participation Requirements:
Grade level 9-12
Must be enrolled in a business class
Membership dues

Major Activities:
Fall Leadership Conference for Officers - Oct.
Regional Competition - late Jan. (Sat.)
State Competition - early March (Thurs.-Sun.)
National Competition - late April
Fundraising Activities

Portfolio Documentation:
Chapter Certificates and any Regional, State or National Certificates

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Chorale

Advisor: Mrs. Peasley

Purpose:
Increase team-building skills, choral skills, advances music skills, job preparation, and interview skills.

Participation Requirements:
Spring auditions (before registration)
Grade level 9-12
Performance activities outside of class and weekends required

Major Activities:
Fundraiser (beginning in October)
Public concerts throughout school year
High School Graduation

Portfolio Documentation:
Certificate, Section Leaders, Most Outstanding

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Forensics

Advisor: Mrs. Kohrman

Purpose:
To provide opportunities for students to have public speaking experiences and fun.

Participation Requirements:
Grade Level 9-12
Attend Training/Practice Session
Attend Competitions

Major Activities:
CSAA League Activities during Second Semester

Portfolio Documentation:
Certificates of participation, Possible League Honors and Medals

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High School CSAA Talent Review

Advisor: Mrs. Peasley

Purpose:
To provide an avenue for varied talent from each of the participating league schools to compete and then perform for all student bodies.

Participation Requirements:
Grade level 9-12
No lip sync
Must be own talent
No more than eight people per act
Maximum of ten minutes per act (includes set up/tear down)
Top two winners of local show Compete in league show
League show winners participate in Road Show

Major Activities:
Shepherd Talent Show - February (Rehearsals before the Show)
League Show - March (Dress Rehearsals before League Show)
Road - April 2 Full Days during School

Portfolio Documentation:
Certificate and pin - from league

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Language Arts Team

Advisor: Mrs. Marsh

Purpose:
To practice writing skills in a competitive environment.

Participation Requirements:
Anyone is welcome to join; a proficiency in writing is preferred Must attend practice sessions

Major Activities:
Three Competitions in the fall, two of which are during school hours

Portfolio Documentation:
Certificate; Possibility of Earning League Honors

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Model United Nations

Advisor: Mr. Yaklin

Purpose:
To allow students insight into the real United Nations by debating and voting upon resolutions.

Participation Requirements:
Attend training meetings and competitions

Major Activities:
Two competitions - Usually in fall

Portfolio Documentation:
Certificate

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Quiz Bowl Team

Advisor:

Purpose:
To promote academic competition in CSAA Quiz Bowl.

Participation Requirements:
J. V. - Freshman and Sophomores
Varsity - Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors

Major Activities:
J. V. - 7 CSAA Matches
Varsity - 14 CSAA Matches
Varsity - 7 GIRESD Matches

Portfolio Documentation:
Certificate for conference honors, Certificate for varsity participation

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Science Olympiad

Purpose:
To provide students with an opportunity to test their science knowledge in a competitive setting.

Participation Requirements:
None

Major Activities:
One Major Competition in March (Regional Level)
Time commitments before then to work on projects and study

Portfolio Documentation:
Certificate for Participation, Medals or Ribbons Possible

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Technology Team

Advisors: Mrs. Bellinger/Mrs. Kohrman

Purpose:
To promote computer competency and enjoyment.

Participation Requirements:
Grade level 9-12
An interest and/or competency in Databases, Programming, Spreadsheets, Multimedia, Desktop Publishing

Major Activities:
CSAA competition in April
Intense practice begins during second semester
Practice suggested all year long

Portfolio Documentation:
Certificate, Possibility of Earning League Honors

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ART CLUB

Advisor: Mrs. Bleecker

Purpose:
To provide students (especially those enrolled in art classes) the chance to pursue enrichment normally not offered during the school day.

Participation Requirements:
Grade Level 9-12
Regular monthly meetings
Must be passing classes

Major Activities:
Fall - Trip to museum
Several visits to art sites in the county
Workshops after school
Providing Creative Assistance to Local Businesses

Portfolio Documentation:
Certificate

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CENTRAL MICHIGAN JUNIOR SCALE MODELERS

Advisor: Mr. Jim Olson

Purpose:
To learn the art of model building, make new friends, and have fun.

Participation Requirements:
All Ages
No Dues
Participation is Suggested

Major Activities:
By-Weekly Meetings
Spring Model Show during the Maple Syrup Festival

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CLASS OFFICERS

Advisors: Two Faculty Advisors Per Class

Purpose:
To give interested students a chance to help make decisions regarding their class.

Participation Requirements:
Obtain a ballot and run for office - President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Class Representative
Elected by fellow classmates
Duties vary from year to year

Major Activities:
Freshman: Fall and Winter Concessions, Fund Raising, Homecoming Activities
Sophomore: Fall and Winter Concessions, Fund Raising, Homecoming Activities
Junior: Fall and Winter Concessions, Fund Raising, Homecoming Activities, Prom,
Senior Banquet, Graduation Ceremony
Senior: Fall and Winter Concessions, Homecoming Activities, Seniorama, Graduation

Portfolio Documentation:
Certificate for participation and pin

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DRAMA CLUB

Advisor: Mrs. McLoughlin

Purpose:
To Provide H.S. students the opportunity to learn about and participate in all aspects of the theatre as well as fine tune their appreciation of the other fine arts disciplines.

Participation Requirements:
Thursday meetings
Grade level 9-12
Dues $1.00
Executive Board: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, two Historians

Major Activities:
Monthly club activities
Play presentation each semester Spring Banquet
Middle Sch. and Elem. Fine Art Prog.
Tech Crew Supports Syrup Festival Pageant/Talent Show

Portfolio Documentation:
Letter of Participation, Pin, Star Year

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FRENCH CLUB

Advisor: Mrs. Johnson

Purpose:
Currently inactive - becomes active when a trip is planned.

Participation Requirements:
Must be a Student in Advances Level Classes ( French II, III, IV)

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INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY CLUB

Advisor: Mr. Lehner

Purpose:
To provide students with mechanical skills & interest in industry an organization that meets their abilities.

Participation Requirements:
No dues
Grade level 9-12

Attendance requirements:
Attend meetings during homeroom and attend field trips
Serve on an Activity Committee

Major Activities:
Fall & Spring Field Trip to Industrial Setting
A "Fun" Trip in the Spring
Community support activities
Fundraiser to support Scholarship & Activities
Scholarship Search Committee

Portfolio Documentation:
Certificate for Participation

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PEP CLUB

Advisor: Mrs. Bush

Purpose:
To encourage school spirit and pride through activities; such as hosting pep assemblies and creating spirit signs and posters.

Participation Requirements:
Grade level 9-12 $1.00 dues
Committee chair people and board members are elected
Attendance at meetings is mandatory to maintain membership

Major Activities:
Homecoming Snake Dance and Bonfire - Oct.
Signs and Posters - Weekly
Pep Assemblies and Other Spirit Activities

Portfolio Documentation:
Certificate of Participation

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PROJECT CLOSE-UP

Advisor: Mrs. Salisbury

Purpose:
To expose students to their heritage, experience how government operates, reinforce individual leadership qualities, and gain new perspectives about issues regarding people, life, and politics.

Participation Requirements:
Open to sophomores through seniors
A willingness to fundraise, follow directions, cooperate, attend regular meetings, and prove to be a responsible citizen of Shepherd

Major Activities:
A full week in spent in Washington, D.C.
Monument Visits, Theater Production, Banquet Portfolio

Documentation:
Certificate

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SCIENCE CLUB

Purpose:
To promote the general interest and welfare of the Shepherd High School science program through the cooperative efforts of the students and faculty.

Participation Requirements:
Members must have passed Freshman Science Course
Membership open to Sophomores through Seniors
Must be taking or have passed Sophomore Science Course

Major Activities:
Concession Stands for Freshman Football Games
Recycling for High School Classrooms
Biology Committee's annual spring trip to N. Michigan
Publication Committee publishes Club Newsletter
Sponsors Science Honor Society

Portfolio Documentation:
Certificate, Pin

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STUDENT COUNCIL

Advisor: Mrs. Brock

Purpose:
To Promote the general interests and welfare of SHS through the cooperative efforts of faculty and students.

Participation Requirements:
Five representatives
Elected by each class
Officers elected by student body
Less than three absences (at meetings)
Must be a good students "C" Average
Must have satisfactory citizenship

Major Activities:
Homecoming - Oct.
Christmas Project - Dec.
Pride Week - Feb./March
Blood Drive - May
Many, Many, Minor Activities

Portfolio Documentation:
Certificate

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STUDENT IMPROVEMENT TEAM

Advisor: Mrs. Kohrman

Purpose:
To develop activities and awareness to both improve the "atmosphere" of the school and promote the importance of community involvement.

Participation Requirements:
Second semester freshman through seniors are welcome to help improve the school and the community

Major Activities:
Make a Difference Day - Fall
Thanksgiving Cards for Elderly
Penny Pile-Up - December
Valentines for Vets & Valentines for Elderly - February
Have a Heart - February
Pot of Gold Food Drive - March
Helping with Maple Syrup Festival - April
Mentoring/Tutoring - All Year
Other Activities (Cancer Walk, Volunteering at CMCH)

Portfolio Documentation:
Award, Certificate

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