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• Marist Youth

  Moderators:

  Br. Tom Long, FMS - tlong@columbushs.com 

  Fernando Machado - fmachado@columbushs.com

   

  Purpose of the Marist Youth Group:
  Marist Youth is dedicated to deepening our love and knowledge of Jesus Christ.  We meet weekly for fellowship, discussion, faith-sharing, prayer, and socializing.

   

  Weekly Meetings: 

  Tuesdays evenings - 7-8:30 PM, CCHS Chapel

   

  General Eligibility Requirements:

  Marist Youth is open to any CCHS student. Students from other schools (high school only) are also welcome.

• Model United Nations

  Moderator:

  Peter Lynch - plynch@columbushs.com

  
  

  Purpose of Model United Nations -

  The purpose of Model United Nations (MUN) is to teach younger audiences both the problem solving and diplomatic skills that can be seen both in the United Nations and any professional environment, which can prove to be useful later on in life. MUN teaches kids some of the intricacies involved in foreign relations and provides a unique point of view on the world that no other club offers. Additionally, MUN isn’t just serious topics on global relations, and has a wide array of things that any student can have fun with. From a council of pirates to a nation at war, MUN can take on many forms. It appeals to kids who enjoy writing, history, politics, geography, sociology, fiction, or in fact nearly any subject. For these reasons and many more is why MUN is fun.

• Math Honor Society - Mu Alpha Theta

  Moderator: 
  Carlos Moro - cmoro@columbushs.com
  
  

  Purpose of the National Math Honor Society: 

  The Math Honor Society - Mu Alpha Theta invites students who share a common interest proclivity in Mathematics. The young men involved in Mu Alpha Theta provide community service by tutoring fellow students after school, on Monday's Wednesday's and Friday's. They also participate in local, state and national Math tournaments. The members of the Christopher Columbus High School Chapter of Mu Alpha Theta take pride in helping others, and help exemplify the mission of our school, which is to "Make Jesus Christ Known and Loved."
  
  General Eligibility Requirements:
  Members must be enrolled in Honors Math courses and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 on a 4.00 scale in order to qualify.

• Mindfulness Club

  Moderator:
  Steve O'Brien - sobrien@columbushs.com

   

  Purpose of the Mindfulness Club:
  Columbus' Mindfulness Club is designed to introduce mindfulness to our school community. Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and helps us not be overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. At club meetings we will learn about the practice and we will be incorporating techniques into our weekly mindfulness meetings, so that students have the tools to do these on their own. The mission of this club is to empower students with the gift of mindfulness in their own lives to live a more balanced and stress free existence. 

• Mock Trial Team

  Moderator:

  Dr. Sharifah Lee - slee@columbushs.com
  
  Purpose of the Mock Trial Team:
  Ther Mock Trial Team competes at the district, regionals, state, and national level. The maximum number of students who can be on a team is 13. The regular season commences in October (when case is released) and ends in February. They meet 2x per week (Oct - Dec.).   Beginning in January until the District Competition they meet 4x per week. Students are asked to pay $15 dues and conduct fundraisers to cover lunch, registration fees and miscellaneous expenses.  
  

• National Art Honor Society

  Moderator: 

  David Isenberg - disenberg@columbushs.com
   

  Purpose of the National Art Honor Society:

  The National Art Honor Society was established in 1978 in the United States by the National Art Education Association for high school students grades 10-12, for "the purpose of inspiring and recognizing those students who have shown an outstanding ability in art" from the National Art Honor Society website.
  
  General Eligibility Requirements:
  Students must have completed at least one semester of art in the school, and have a minimum art GPA of “B” to be eligible for membership. Membership is based upon art scholarship, service, and character.

• National Business Honor Society

  Moderator:
  Lourdes Rayneri - lrayneri@columbushs.com 
  
  Purpose of the National Honor Society:
  The National Business Honor Society is a division of the National Business Education Association. NBEA is committed to the advancement of the professional interest and competence of its members and provides programs and services that enhance members' professional growth and development. Further, NBEA serves as a unifying agency among other groups dedicated to advancing and improving business education.
  
  

  NBEA provides the vital link between both the private and public sector. NBEA gives business educators an opportunity to stay on top of the changing skills required in today's business world through its linkages with corporations and small businesses. In addition, NBEA's Legislative Advocacy Committee keeps members involved with the ongoing national, state, and local efforts to further business education in our schools and communities.

• National English Honor Society

  Moderator:  
  Keith Crossman - kcrossman@columbushs.com
  
  

  Purpose of the National English Honor Society:

  The purpose of the NEHS is to recognize students who have excelled in 2+ years of English and to provide a venue for service within the discipline. National recognition, scholarship eligibility, and opportunities for national networking with others who share enthusiasm for, and accomplishment in, the language arts are potential benefits for active members. The Panzer Division of the NEHS, provides much of its service through tutoring composition to underclassmen in our CCHS Writing Lab.
  
  

  Selection Process:

  Juniors may be invited to apply for the NEHS at Christopher Columbus High School. They are admitted to candidacy only if they have met the following minimum requirements:

  1. Students have taken Honors English both freshman and sophomore year, and are now Juniors taking either Honors or AP English Language & Composition.
  2. Students have maintained a cumulative 3.5 unweighted GPA in English
  3. Students will either enroll in or be recommended for enrollment in AP English Literature and Composition senior year
  4. Students have had two former teacher recommendation forms completed, attesting to the character and integrity of the applicant

  Failure to turn in the recommendation forms by the deadline will disqualify the student for membership.
  
  

  Once the recommendation forms are reviewed, students eligible for membership will receive in writing an invitation to NEHS accompanied by a "Letter of Agreement". Students must submit a printed and signed “Letter of Agreement” to the adviser by the deadline on the form, including the payment of dues. NEHS dues consist of a one-time, non-refundable $25 fee which covers national membership dues, official credentials, pins for the induction ceremony, and official cords for graduation.
  
  

  Failure to turn in the “Letter of Agreement” and payment in full by the deadline will disqualify the student for membership.
  
  

  Membership:

  Members of the National English Honor Society are expected to maintain a minimum of a 3.5 cumulative unweighted GPA and exemplary moral character. Members are expected to attend monthly meetings and to participate in a minimum of 25 hours of NEHS sponsored tutoring in the CCHS Writing Lab by January of senior year. Students are also required to read one common novel over the summer, and submit a related essay for a scholarship in January of senior year. Official induction will occur at the Pinning Ceremony in late January of senior year.
  
  

  Letters of probationary status or expulsion will be sent to students who fail to maintain the standards of NEHS membership. 

• National Honor Society

  Moderator:
  Adriana Amador - aamador@columbushs.com 
  
  Purpose of the National Honor Society:
  The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation's premier organization, established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll distinction, NHS serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
  
  

  Selection Process:
  Students are invited to membership in the Br. Edmund Sheehan Chapter of the National Honor Society.
  
  Sophomores and Juniors are eligible for candidacy only if they have met or exceeded the following requirements:
  
  1. Scholarship:
  GPA: 3.5 unweighted cumulative (grades are not rounded up)
  GPA is calculated through the Fall semester of sophomore or junior year.
  
  2. Service: Christian community service recorded with the Columbus service coordinator by the end of the first semester of the year in consideration. It is a student’s responsibility to verify with the Christian Service Coordinator deadlines for submitting service hours that will be credited for the Fall semester.
  Sophomores: 25 hours
  Juniors: 50 hours
  
  3. Character/Leadership: 3 recommendation forms from 3 teachers or 2 teachers and a club moderator and/or a coach and/or a guidance counselor and/or an administrator currently employed at Christopher Columbus High School. These should attest to a student’s character and integrity: self-motivation/initiative, leadership, willingness to do service and exemplary conduct.
   
  Upon verification of the academic and service criteria, a letter of eligibility will be sent to the students which will include the
  recommendation forms and deadlines for their submission to the NHS Adviser. Students should print the forms and submit them to the teacher/coach/moderator/counselor/administrator. It is the students’ responsibility to ascertain if the forms have been turned in by the deadline. They may email the adviser to verify the submissions.
  
  Failure to turn in the recommendation forms by the deadline may disqualify the student for membership.
   
  Once the recommendation forms are reviewed, students will receive an invitation in writing regarding their candidacy to NHS. The invitation will be accompanied by a 'Letter of Agreement' (contract). Students must submit a printed and signed “Letter of Agreement” to the adviser by the deadline on the invitation. The “Letter of Agreement” is signed in the presence of the Advisor.
  
  Failure to turn in the “Letter of Agreement” by the deadline may disqualify the student for membership.
   
  Transfer Students:
  Students may be considered eligible after completing 2 semesters at Christopher Columbus High School and meeting CCHS chapter requirements as per the guidelines above. Please note, neither rising seniors nor seniors are eligible for membership.
  
  Students previously inducted at another high school may be accepted as members of the Br. Edmund Sheehan Chapter/Columbus by obtaining a letter of confirmation of membership in good standing from the chapter adviser of their previous school. However, students must maintain the Br. Edmund Sheehan Chapter/Columbus standards to earn wearing the NHS stole at graduation.
  
  Membership:
  Members of the National Honor Society are expected to maintain academic standards and service requirements, as well as demonstrate exemplary moral character throughout their tenure as members.
  
  Members are expected to attend all mandatory general NHS meetings as well as to participate in a minimum of 15 hours
  of NHS-sponsored community service activities each year of membership, especially engaging in peer tutoring. Only the
  NHS Adviser may waive part or all the 15 hours service requirement. Only the NHS Adviser may approve/accept service hours from other Columbus honor societies in lieu of the NHS service requirements.
  
  No student may hold office in the National Honor Society if he is an officer of any other honor society at Columbus.
  
  The advisor or an NHS officer will notify students of probationary status or expulsion if the student fails to maintain any of the standards and/or requirements of NHS membership. Seniors who fail to meet the conditions of probation or who are expelled from NHS will not be permitted to wear the NHS stole at the Columbus graduation ceremony.

• Paintball Club

  Moderator:
  Anthony Lopez - alopez@columbushs.com
  

• Patriot Club

  Moderator:
  

  Dr. E. Carter Burrus - cburrus@columbushs.com

  
  

  Purpose of the Patriot Club:
  The Christopher Columbus High School Patriot Club is dedicated to supporting the brave men and women who currently serve our great nation and who have served in the past and are now our treasured veterans. We have a number of CCHS alumni who have served in our nation's armed forces and the Patriot Club coordinates events and efforts to support those here and abroad.

   

• Pre-Law Club

  Moderator:  
  Br. John Healy - jhealy@columbushs.com
  Dr. Sharifah Lee - slee@columbushs.com 
  
  

  Purpose of the Pre-Law Club:

  The Pre-Law Club features guest speakers from different areas of the law profession. The purpose of the club is to inform CCHS students on how to become an attorney and get them better acquainted with the profession. Also to:

  • Help students to become better thinkers
  • Help students decide what career path to take
  • Create a collaboration between students and alumni
  • Inform students on the universities that have good law programs

• Pre-Med Club

  Moderator:   
  Christine M. Taylor - ctaylor@columbushs.com
  
  

  Purpose of the Pre-Med Club:  
  To inspire students who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine.  Speakers in all areas of the medical field will be featured.  Meetings will highlight different career choices as well as research and internship opportunities.

  
  General Eligibility Requirements:  
  An interest in the medical field.

• Project Last Drop/JRDF

  Moderator: 

  Amy Mallafre - amallafre@columbushs.com

   

  Purpose of Project Last Drop:

  Our mission is to raise funds and awareness for Type 1 Diabetes through community-based service.
  

• Quill and Scroll International Honorary Society

  Moderator: 
  Christina Insua - cinsua@columbushs.com

  
  

  Purpose of the Quill and Scroll International Honorary Society:

  Quill and Scroll International Honorary Society for High School Journalists was organized April 10, 1926, at the University of Iowa by renowned pollster George H. Gallup and a group of high school advisers for the purpose of encouraging and recognizing individual student achievement in journalism and academics. The organization has a Board of Trustees. It is composed of 11 high school and collegiate journalism educators, and media-related professionals. Day-to-day operations of the Quill and Scroll office are conducted by the executive director and office manager and student part-time employees.
  
  

  Requirements:

  • They must be of sophomore, junior or senior classification
  • They must have the equivalent of a B grade average, or be in the upper third of their class in general scholastic standing, either for the year of their election or for the cumulative total of all high school work
  • They must have done superior work in some phase of journalism or school media work. They may be staffers of a magazine, newspaper, yearbook, news organization, online site or radio/television station at the school, or one conducted by an external organization AND have a minimum of TWO published submissions in their publication per school year
  • They must be recommended by the supervisor or by the committee governing the media
  • They must be approved by the Quill and Scroll Executive Director

• Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society

  Moderator:  
  Mary T. McCullagh - mmccullagh@columbushs.com
  
  

  Purpose of the Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society:

  Rho Kappa encourages interest in, understanding of, and appreciation for the social studies. Rho Kappa is the national student award program to recognize students for their achievement in required and elective social studies courses.  Rho Kappa members focus on academic accomplishment and community service through guest speakers, field trips, oral histories and much more.

   

  The History Club is open to any student and grade level who share Rho Kappa's mission or academic accomplishment and community service.

  
  General Eligibility Requirements:
  Rho Kappa requires an unweighted GPA of 3.5. History Club has no requirements

• Robotics Club

  Moderators: 
  

  Armando Rodriguez - arodriguez@columbushs.com
  Bruce Ferguson - bferguson@columbushs.com

  
  

  Purpose of the Robotics Club:

  The purpose of the Columbus Robotics Club is to develop students' interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) through robotics competitions and other projects.  Robotics competitions such as VEX, First, Battlebots, Siemens, Google Stem Fair and Drone Racing League not only help promote and foster student's interest in STEM, but help develop life skills in the areas of leadership, teamwork, problem solving skills, and self-confidence; all in an environment with like-minded individuals.  The Columbus Robotics Club provides a place where all students, especially those with an inclination for technology, can thrive.   We hope to attract and inspire students who never thought they could do this kind of work, and to encourage students to explore career alternatives.

• SADD Club

  Club Moderator:
  Andres Gonzalez - agonzalez@columbushs.com

   

  Purpose of Students Against Destructive Decisions:

  SADD’s mission is to empower young people to successfully confront the risks and pressures that challenge them throughout their daily lives. SADD fosters a sense of belonging and promotes resiliency, leadership, and advocacy skills so that young people make positive life decisions that will carry them throughout life.

   

  Events include but are not limited to:

  • Fundraising to bring in national speakers that discuss the consequences destructive choices
  • Spreading awareness and the SADD mission at Columbus Sporting events
  • Working closely with Miami-Dade Police department (Poster Judging, Seat Belt Checks, Conferences)
  • Various SADD Activities

  General Eligibility Requirements:
  All Columbus students are welcomed. We meet once every two weeks in the middle of the week in room B13.

• Science National Honor Society

  Moderator: 
  Yadira Reynaldo - yreynaldo@columbushs.com 
   
  

  Purpose of the Science National Honor Society:

  SNHS is a prominent national scientific organization that will engender a new group of young thinkers who will be the future of industry, research and scientific exploration for America.
  
  

  General Eligibility Requirements:  

  • Juniors and Seniors who have maintained a 3.5 grade point average both overall and in science are eligible
  • A member must be enrolled in at least one honors or AP science class during or prior to the 11^th grade.
  • A member must be enrolled in at least one honors or AP science class during the current year 11^th or 12^th grade year.
  • Members must attend 80% of the meetings during a school year.

  ****Further requirements are described in the SNHS Constitution and Bylaws

• Scuba Dive Club

  Moderator: 
  Keith Cooper - kcooper@columbushs.com
  
  

  Purpose of the Scuba Dive Club:

  The Columbus Dive Club provides certiication training from beginners to advanced to all interested members. Spring dive begins in March. All family members are welcome!

   

• Spanish Honor Society

  Moderator: 
  Dr. Ausenda Folch - afolch@columbushs.com
  
  

  Purpose of the Spanish Honor Society:

  The mission of the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica is to recognize high school achievement in Spanish and to promote interest in Hispanic studies. 
  
  

  General Eligibility Requirements:

  • To be eligible for membership to the school’s Pablo Casals Chapter, the student must be recommended by his teacher at the intermediate or advanced level after completing three semesters of the language
  • Students must maintain an overall unweighted GPA of 3.5 and an unweighted GPA of 3.5 in Spanish
  • The student must also receive the endorsement of three (3) other teachers who can vouch for his character, leadership, seriousness of purpose, cooperation, honesty, service and commitment to others
  • Lastly, the student must earn a minimum of 15 service hours of service per year
  • Members are expected to attend all regular meetings and  participate in the activities. Meetings are held several times per year for about 15-20 minutes. The activities may include presentations by guest speakers, participating or sponsoring various cultural, service oriented projects that promote interest in the study and appreciation of the Spanish language and its speakers
  • No student may hold office in the Spanish Honor Society if he is an officer of any other Honor Society at Columbus
  • Students who fail to earn a minimum of 15 service hours of service will not be permitted to wear the SHS cord at the Columbus graduation ceremony

• Spearfishing Club

  Moderator: 

  Coach Mike Dukes - mdukes@columushs.com
  
  

  Purpose of the Spearfishing Club: 

• Speech & Debate

  Moderator:  
  Gabriel de Tuya - gdetuya@columbushs.com
  
  Purpose of the Speech & Debate Team:
  The Columbus Speech and Debate Team competes in year-round interscholastic speech and debate tournaments on a local, regional, and national level. The team are members of the Florida Forensic League (FFL), the National Catholic Forensic League (NCFL) and the National Forensic League (NFL). The National Forensic League also serves as the National Honor Society for Speech & Debate. The CCHS debate team consistently places in the top 10% of National Forensic League Chapters.
  
  

  The various Speech & Debate events include:
  
  

  Congressional Debate
  This is individual debate in a large group setting. Congressional Debate models the legislative process of democracy, specifically, the United States Congress. Students optionally write legislation submitted by their coach to a tournament, and they research the docket of bills and resolutions distributed by each tournament. At the tournament, students set an agenda of what legislation to discuss, they debate the merits and disadvantages of each, and they vote to pass or defeat the measures they have examined. Parliamentary procedure forms structure for debate, and students extemporaneously respond to each others’ arguments over the course of a session. Congressional Debate is a valuable learning exercise, because students familiarize themselves with current social and political problems and learn appropriate behavior and rules for formal meetings. Contestants are evaluated by judges for their research and analysis of issues, argumentation, skill in asking and answering questions, use of parliamentary procedure, and clarity and fluency of speaking.
  
  

  Lincoln Douglas Debate
  Lincoln Douglas Debate centers on a proposition of value, which concerns itself with what ought to be instead of what is. A value is an ideal held by individuals, societies, governments, etc. One debater upholds each side of the resolution from a value perspective. To that end, no plan (or counterplan) should be offered. A plan is defined by the NFL as a formalized, comprehensive proposal for implementation. The debate should focus on logical reasoning to support a general principle instead of particular plans and counterplans. Debaters may offer generalized, practical examples or solutions to illustrate how the general principle could guide decisions. Topics change every two months.
  
  

  Policy Debate
  Debaters work in pairs (teams) to address the school year's topic, either from the affirmative side (to propose a plan to solve a problem with the topic), or the negative side (to prove how the affirmative’s plan is flawed). Argumentation includes a constructive case, cross-examination, and refutation. Skills learned include research, policy analysis, case building, refutation, questioning, organization and communication.
  
  

  Public Forum Debate
  Public Forum Debate is audience friendly debate. Two pairs (teams) debate monthly controversial topics ripped from newspaper headlines. Rounds begin with a coin toss between the competing teams to determine side and order (Pro-Con or Con-Pro). Public Forum tests skills in argumentation, cross-examination, and refutation.
  
  

  Extemporaneous Speaking (United States and International)
  A contestant draws three questions, selects one, then has 30 minutes to prepare a speech in response. The contestant utilizes files of published materials (books, magazines, newspapers, online sources) s/he has compiled as a resource for answering the question. At the completion of the 30 minute preparation period, the student speaks on the topic for up to 7 minutes. The NFL divides extemp. into two separate events: United States (dealing with domestic issues), and International (issues beyond US borders).
  
  

  Original Oratory
  Orators are expected to research and speak intelligently, with a degree of originality, in an interesting manner, and with some profit to the audience, about a topic of significance. Although many orations deal with a current problem and propose a solution this is not the only acceptable form of oratory. Your oration may simply alert the audience to a threatening danger, strengthen its devotion to an accepted cause, or eulogize a person. An orator is given free choice of subject and judged solely on the effectiveness of development and presentation.
  
  

  Dramatic Interpretation
  This is an individual category in which the selections are dramatic in nature. Selections shall be cuttings from published-printed novels, short stories, plays, poetry, or any other printed-published materials. Presentations must be memorized, without props or costumes. The time limit is 10 minutes which includes an introduction.
  
  

  Humorous Interpretation
  This is an individual category in which the selections are humorous in nature. All other rules are the same as Dramatic Interpretation.
  
  

  Duo Interpretation
  This is a two-person category in which the selection may be either humorous or dramatic in nature. All other rules are the same as Dramatic Interpretation.
  
  

  Oral Interpretation of Literature
  Students present selections in two categories -- prose and poetry. Each selection must be a maximum of ten minutes in length. The student must hold a manuscript and appear to be reading. The students alternate between rounds of prose and rounds of poetry.

  
  General Eligibility Requirements:
  Membership in the club is open to any student enrolled at CCHS, but students are expected to keep a 3.0 un-weighted GPA.

• Squires Club

  Moderator:  
  Br. Eladio Gonzalez - egonzalez@columbushs.com
  
  

  Squires Pledge: 
  I accept the struggle to be a good Christian and I promise to work for the kingdom.
  
  

  Purpose of the Squires Club:

  • To enhance a young man’s opportunities in life
  • To provide leadership training & moral guidance needed to succeed
  • The Squires Club builds character and develops leadership
  • The Squires Club participates in many kinds of activities

  Programming includes four standing committees:
  Spiritual Activities | Service Activities | Social Activities | Membership Activities
  
  Programming provides the opportunity for growth in areas as decision-making, delegation of responsibility, administration, public speaking, public relations, record-keeping, financial responsibility, and program promotion. Squires will plan, organize, finance, promote and carry them to completion
  
  Service Projects & Service-Hours Credit:
  Throughout the school year, Squires participate in a variety of projects serving people in need in the local community.  The service hours that students dedicate to these projects are eligible for credit towards the CCHS Christian Service Graduation Requirement.  To obtain service hours credit for Squires service projects, students should use the Squires Service Hours Document, which can be obtained by clicking on the Squires Form
  link.
  
  

  General Eligibility Requirements:

  The Squires Club is open to all the students at CCHS, The Club requires good will and commitment to our purpose.

• Star Wars Club

  Moderator: 

  Emmanuel Gonzalez - emmanuel.gonzalez@columbushs.com

  
  

  Purpose of the Star Wars Club: 

  The purpose of the club is to allow students who share a common interest in Star Wars to gather and share information.

• STEM Club

  Moderators: 
  

  Armando Rodriguez - arodriguez@columbushs.com
  Bruce Ferguson - bferguson@columbushs.com

  
  

  Purpose of the STEM Club:

  The STEM Club offers opportunities for students to work on projects that involve the collaboration of the STEM disciplines of  science, technology, engineering and math.  Students interested in pursuing STEM related careers are encouraged to join.  Activities include participation in the Conrad Spirit of Innovation Challenge that involves the creation of a project to be entered in a worlwide summit.  Also, students will participate in a nationwide rocket competition through the Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC).

• STN Honor Society

  Moderator:
  Omar Delgado - odelgado@columbushs.com 
  
  Purpose of the STN Honor Society:
  The STN Honor Society was established to recognize the accomplishments
  of outstanding students enrolled in STN programs. 
  
  

  General Eligibility Requirements:

  • Students must be in their junior or senior year to qualify to apply and submit their application by December 9th, 2016
  • Applicants are required to have a 3.5 cumulative GPA (based on a 4.0 scale)
  • Applicants must have previously participated in one of the following STN activities:
  • STN convention
  • STN contest
  • STN Volunteer
  • Other event
  • Students must have a letter of recommendation from their adviser/teacher written on school letterhead
  • Students must have a transcript from the school verifying their grade point average
  • Students’ class must be enrolled in a current STN affiliate member program
  • Students must have completed one community service project related to video

• Student Activities Committee - SAC

  Moderators: 
  

  Kimberly Brown - kbrown@columbushs.com

  Melissa Alonso - malonso@columbushs.com
  
  

  Purpose of the Student Activities Committee:

  SAC is at the heart of student life at Columbus and is made up of an elected Student Council Board representing each grade level; in a nutshell SAC is run by students for the students. SAC is responsible for organizing and putting on our opening school year dance come to be known as “Beach Bash.” It is further responsible for school spirit, organizing pep rallies for football games as well as basketball and other sports. SAC is there to rally the students at all sporting events accompanied by our very own mascot “Mr. Explorer”. SAC organizes and runs Homecoming Week and all its activities as well as the Homecoming Dance in the fall. Spring brings the much cherished “Battle of the Sexes” talent show against our sister school OLLA, which always brings the best talent to the stage. The board assists the moderator with organizing the class trips for all grade levels including the very much anticipated Grad Bash for seniors at Universal Orlando, Florida.  To culminate a year full of activities the senior SAC board and ex-officio members help choose a theme and organize the Senior Prom.  As the academic year comes to a close a new group of explorers step up and run for office on the SAC board. The SAC board members work in close connection with the SAC Club members and organize several service oriented projects both on and off campus, such as the very successful annual Turkey Drive and the Toy Drive. SAC allots the opportunity for every student to participate and encourages each explorer to join the vast number of clubs and activities. SAC strives to make your four years at Columbus the most spirit filled experience to be had. 
  
  

  General Eligibility Requirements:

  All are welcome. Adelante!

• The Flying Club

  Moderator: 
  

  Alberto Rodriguez - alberto.rodriguez@columbushs.com
  
  

  Purpose of the Aviation Club:
  We plan to help others experience the thrill of flight, learn the scientific aspects on how these engineering marvels operate, and to help others learn how to operate them.

• The Log - School Newspaper

  Moderator: 
  Joseph Busatto - jbusatto@columbushs.com 
  
  

  Purpose of The Log:

  The school newspaper, always on top of the latest stories, keeps the student body aware of the activities of the school. With different sections it also includes students’ opinions of local and national events. Becoming involved in The Log exposes students to journalism issues as well as fostering a sense of community.

  
  

  The Log (view the latest issue here)

   

• Yearbook Club

  Moderator:
  Kathryn Maratos - kmaratos@columbushs.com
  
  

  Purpose of the Yearbook Club:
  The mission of the yearbook is to record the events and lifestyles of the students at Columbus. Students will conduct interviews, participate in school functions, research, write short articles, design, photograph and create videos of student events, which they will submit for yearbook publication.