Clubs (Activities / Organizations)

Every student in Powell High School is urged to join and become an active member in one or more extra-curricular activity.

Activities promote an interest in the school and offer very worthwhile opportunities for the development of leadership qualities, co-operation and citizenship responsibilities. Choose one or more activities that meet your interests and needs and become an active and credible member. Do not, however, try to belong to so many organizations that you cannot do justice to any of them.

 

Art Guild

The Art Guild aims to promote and advance art in the school and community by encouraging the creative ability of Powell art students and by sponsoring art exhibits throughout the area. Any student enrolled in Powell High School who is taking or has taken a course in art is eligible for membership.

 

Athletics

Participation in athletics is a privilege available to students who are eligible according to the regulations of the Wyoming High School Activities Association. Athletics in Powell High School provide the opportunity for every student interested in sports to participate. Boys may participate in basketball, cross country, football, golf, swimming, tennis, track, and wrestling. Girls may participate in basketball, cross country, golf, swimming, tennis, track, and volleyball. Students participating in athletics in Powell have excelled in all sports during the past number of years. They, also, have set a standard for good sportsmanship and a seriousness of purpose in school work which is equally outstanding. Keeping up school grades is a "must" for all students participating in athletics.

 

Band

Instrumental music instruction in nearly all instruments is given to individuals and small groups at no charge to the students. Band is offered during a regular class period and open to all students who qualify. During the first semester, band members concentrate on marching and performing at home football games. During the second semester, concert band is stressed. The band plays at several local concerts during the year and participates in the district music festival. Ample opportunity is provided to participate in solos and small ensembles.

 

Cheerleaders

Cheerleading is designed to help promote school spirit and encourage involvement of the student body in support of athletics. Powell High School maintains two cheerleading squads: a Junior Varsity squad which normally consists of students in grades 9, 10, and 11, and a Varsity squad consisting of students in grades 10, 11, and 12. Each spring a week-long clinic is held for instructional purposes with tryouts following.

 

Chorus

An active vocal department is maintained at Powell High School. Classes offer training in voice fundamentals and techniques to those students who have talent and interest. Vocal groups, including a girl's chorus, a cappella choir and pop group, participate in concerts, assemblies and the district music festival during the year. The chorus has developed rapidly over the past few years and is one of the outstanding musical groups of the Big Horn Basin.

 

Debate and Speech

Any student who is enrolled in Powell High School is eligible for membership. Forensics provides opportunities for developing mental and speaking powers through participation in competitive educational events and forensics activities.

 

Dramatics

For students interested in dramatics, school plays and other productions give experience and enjoyment. Worthwhile knowledge is gained in the fields of public speaking, acting, directing, stage production, lighting, makeup and costuming. Powell's auditorium provides facilities that are equal to any in the Rocky Mountain area. Students should try to take part in at least one dramatic production during their high school years.

 

French Club

To belong to this club a student must be a member of Powell High School who is enrolled in, or who has already completed, the first year of French. The purpose of the French Club is to promote better understanding of the French language and to promote a friendly relationship among the French classes in Powell High School.

 

Future Business Leaders of America

The Future Business Leaders of America is an educational organization which aims to develop competent, aggressive, business leadership. Membership is open to members of Powell High School who meet the qualifications as outlined in the club constitution and by-laws.

 

Future Farmers of America

The Future Farmers of America is a national organization composed of students who are enrolled in agriculture classes. The organization carries on many worthwhile activities during the year, including the parent and member banquet, speech contest and other activities and social events. The requirement for membership is to be enrolled in agriculture.

 

Family Career Community Leaders of America

The Future Homemakers of America is a national organization. This organization provides opportunity for various types of social contacts and leadership experiences, with emphasis on home, school, community and careers. Membership is open to students who have been or are enrolled in homemaking classes in the middle school or the high school.

 

HERO

HERO stands for Home Economics Related Occupations and is a "club-within-a-class." HERO activities are done within the framework of the food service class and uses restaurants and catering services to raise funds.

 

Industrial Arts Club

Any student who has been enrolled or is enrolled in a vocational subject may be a member of the Industrial Arts Club. Items are made such as cedar chests, cabinets, etc. as money making projects.

 

Letter Club

The "P" Club of Powell High School is composed of students who have earned a varsity athletic letter. Their objectives include the promotion of good sportsmanship, clean living and the stimulation of a healthy attitude toward athletic events, as well as, encouraging younger athletes to dedicate themselves to these principles.

 

Publications

Each year a staff of students edits and publishes the school newspaper and the annual. For students interested in journalism, these publications offer interesting and practical experience in the field. The student newspaper is called the "Powwow" and the annual is known as the "Panther".

 

Spanish Club

The purpose of the Spanish Club is to provide enrichment in the area of Spanish outside the classroom situation. The club is open to any PHS student of Spanish or anyone who is interested in the Spanish culture. Activities of the club are planned in a manner that students receive a better insight and understanding of Spanish culture, customs and traditions. Learning Spanish through songs, games, films and guest lectures make the Spanish Club an extension of the classroom in a more relaxed and informal atmosphere.

 

Student Council

The purpose of the Student Council is to provide, through government, an opportunity for student participation in student affairs, to promote the welfare of the school, and to acquire experience and efficiency in the practices of democracy.

 

Office Assistants and Teacher Aides

Some school offices and departments may need student assistants to help with some of the work and in general be "helping hands". If you are interested in working within a certain department, you should contact a teacher in the area of your interest.

 

National Honor Society

Students eligible for National Honor Society must be enrolled in their 5th consecutive semester at Powell High School at the time of balloting and have a minimum of a 3.5 G.P.A. Students are rated on Leadership, Character and Service and must be either a, Junior or Senior.

 

Selection to NHS is a privilege, not a right. Students do not apply for membership in the National Honor Society; instead, they provide information to be used by the local selection committee to support their candidacy for membership. Membership is granted only to those students selected by the Faculty Council in each school. This is not an election, nor is membership automatically conveyed simply because a student has achieved a specific level of academic performance. NHS is more than just an honor roll and extent to which the local chapter emphasized the other components of the selection process (leadership, service, and character) should be carefully included in the selection process guidelines.

 

National Honor Society Criteria for Selection

Service is what a student has done for others or the school "without any direct or financial or material compensation."

· Volunteers and provides dependable and well organized assistance; gladly available and will sacrifice to offer assistance

· Works well with others and is willing to take on difficult or inconspicuous responsibilities

· Cheerfully and enthusiastically renders any requested service to the school

· Is willing to represent the class or school in inter-class and interscholastic competition

· Does committee and staff work without complaint

· Participates in some activity outside of school: Scouts, Church groups, Volunteer services for the elderly, poor or disadvantaged

· Mentors persons in the community or students at other schools

· Shows courtesy by assisting visitors, teacher, and students

· Portfolio and school/community service are up to date

 

 

Leadership: This aspect of NHS covers not only the "number of offices a student has held in school and community organizations" but also the effective participation in other co-curricular activities offered on campus.

 

Is resourceful in proposing new problems, applying principles, and making suggestions

Demonstrates initiative in promoting school activities

Exercises influence on peers in upholding school ideals

Contributes ideas that improve the civic life of the school

Is able to delegate responsibilities

Exemplifies positive attitudes

Inspires positive behaviors in others

Demonstrates academic initiative

Successfully holds school offices or positions of responsibility; conducts business effectively and efficiently; demonstrates reliability and dependability

Is a leader in the classroom, at work and in other school or community activities

Is thoroughly dependable in any responsibility accepted.

Is willing to uphold scholarship and maintain a loyal school attitude

 

Scholarship: To be submitted for consideration a student must have earned a 3.5 accumulative grade point. They must have completed their portfolio requirements. This element of NHS is the most objective.

 

Character: This aspect of NHS covers "conduct and behavior with regard to school and community rules, guidelines and policies". Rate this student 1-4, (one being the lowest score) taking the following guidelines into consideration.

 

Takes criticism willingly and accepts recommendations graciously

Consistently exemplifies desirable qualities of cheerfulness, friendliness, poise, stability

Upholds principles of morality and ethics

Cooperates by complying school regulations concerning property, programs, office, halls etc.

Demonstrates the highest standards of honesty and reliability

Regularly shows courtesy, concern and respect for others

Observes instructions and rules, is punctual and faithful both inside and outside the classroom

Has powers of concentrations, self-discipline, and sustained attentions shown by perseverance and application to studies.

Manifests truthfulness in acknowledging obedience to rules, avoiding cheating in written work, and showing willingness to profit by the mistakes of others

Actively helps rid the school of bad influences of environment

National Honor Society Selection Criteria

Students of Junior and or senior status will be identified for Scholarship based on the student achieving a 3.5 Accumulative Grade Point Average.

Students identified will be notified and asked to fill out activity information and return the completed form to the NHS advisor within in one week.

Present or current teachers of all eligible candidates will be asked to provide input on candidates on a faculty evaluation sheet.

The Faculty Council will review student’s activity information, faculty evaluation sheets and other verifiable information on each candidate.

Faculty council may wish to interview candidates personally

A four (4) point system will be used to evaluate candidates, 1 (one) being lowest rank and 4 (four) being the highest rank.

The selected students and their parents will be notified and given information regarding the upcoming induction ceremony and obligations of membership in NHS.