SJS Clubs, Teams & Organizations (Work In Progress)

[Blitzen]

SIX more days to fill out your yearbook biographies!

If you're stuck on what clubs your student may be active in, here's a list of what SJS has to offer. To join one, simply role-play that you're a member, or list it on your yearbook page. If there's interest, I'll compile a roster for each so you can see who your clubmates are. If you have suggestions for clubs/organizations I may have overlooked, I'd love to hear them. Go. Play!

SJS Student Handbook of Clubs, Organizations and Sports

Academic Decathlon- ) A.D. is designed to be a premier academic competition for high school students in the United States. designed to include students from all academic abilities and achievement levels. Teams are divided in three categories based on grade point average: Honors (3.75–4.0 GPA), Scholastic (3.00–3.74 GPA), and Varsity (0.00–2.99 GPA). Each team member competes in all ten events against other students in his/her division.
RP Opportunities: Trivia competitions could be held in game, stories could be written on the board, maybe there's some sort of scandal involving a psychic student transferring answers to his schoolmates.

Archery Club - For students interested in the sport of achery. Topic covered include how to handle a bow and arrows safely, how to check for damaged arrows, and some possible results of ignoring the rules, competitions will be made available for students to participate in off school grounds.
RP Opportunities: Hard to RP meetings in-game, however talking about what happened could give some interesting RP. Maybe a loose arrow came "this" close to pulling a William Tell on someone.

Art Club - Provides a meeting place for SJS students who are talented and interested in visual arts experiences beyond those offered in the classroom. The student member does not need to be currently enrolled in an SJS art class. The Art Club is a chance to let the members extend into the professional art world. Possible field trips to museums in RI, MA, CT and NY.
RP Opportunities: Field trip write ups. Maybe if they're OOC talented - forum to post artwork.

Astronomy Club- Aims to stimulate an interest in high quality science and technology through an active involvement in astronomy. Initiates national and international projects such as 'North and South', 'Our Star*' and 'Space Observatories in School'. Frequent trips to the local planetarium/observatory
RP Opportunities: Field trips to go star gazing at night in Talos, Independence port, etc. Maybe the students stop a Tsoo attack as the clueless scientist stares through his telescope, trying to find one of Mars' moons. Also gives students from other planets a place to study/discuss their home origin.

Audio/Visual Club - Their primary function is to develop skills for using projectors, audio recorders, video cameras/recorders/players, and other audio-visual equipment. They provide a valuable service for classroom teachers and for school assemblies. They are responsible for delivery and return of audio-visual equipment every morning.
RP Opportunities: Hi. I'm in the A/V club.

Bible Club - The SJS Bible club is a group of Christians who meet every week for prayer and fellowship. They are involved in many school and community events throughout the year, including volunteering at various Parishes. Catholic members assist in religious studies classes for first and second graders, leading up to Communion. There is a once a year weekend retreat.
RP Opportunities: Discussing community service projects, possible story about the retreat or the horrors of dealing with first/second graders in a classroom setting.

Brain Bowl/Academic Decathlon- ) An academic competition for high school students designed to include students from all academic abilities and achievement levels. Teams are divided in three categories based on grade point average: Honors (3.75–4.0 GPA), Scholastic (3.00–3.74 GPA), and Varsity (0.00–2.99 GPA). Each team member competes in all ten events against other students in his/her division.
RP Opportunities: Trivia competitions could be held in game, stories could be written on the board, maybe there's some sort of scandal involving a psychic student transferring answers to his schoolmates.

Cadet Vanguard Corps - This program prepares high school students for leadership roles while making them aware of their rights, responsibilities as citizens of earth. It is provides instruction and education concerning the earth's biggest threat: The Rikti. Interested in saving the world? The CVC offers rewarding opportunities which will benefit the student, community, nation and planet.
RP Opportunities: In game missions against the Rikti, story write ups on the board, possible in-game meetings.

Chess Club - The SJS chess club is open to any student interested in chess, regardless of skill level. The goals of the club are to provide an opportunity for fun, recreational chess, and for those interested in competition - participation in tournament competitions. The club aims to to develop students' self-confidence, mental focus, logic, discipline, & analytical abilities, develop sportsmanship, and to teach the rules, vocabulary, history, & culture of the world's oldest sport, chess.
RP Opportunities: Online chess games, or general RP/stories about tournaments.

Chorus -"Setting the tone for a lifetime." The SJS Choir prides itself as an excellent, award winning choral program. The dedicated students in the SJS Choir have earned numerous Solo and Ensemble Medals, and scholarships to some of the finest universities in the nation.
RP Opportunities: Mostly stories on the board - nerves before a big concert, rehearsing, etc.

Color Guard - The SJS Color Guard is a non-musical section which works in conjunction with the school's marching band. It provides additional visual aspects to the performance. The SJS Color Guard performs during half-time of all home games, incorporating dance moves with the synchronized spinning of flags, sabers and rifles. They may also choose to participate in state run drill competitions.
RP Opportunities: An alternate to Cheerleading, good choice for students who enjoy dancing. Uniforms can be designed, stories RP'd on the board or discussed IC.

Dance/Activity/Prom Committee - The Dance Committee helps with the planning and organization of school sponsored parties, including the prom. Topics discussed include : Dance themes, decorations, location, advertising, menu planning, music selection.
RP Opportunities: Discussions IC in-game about upcoming events. OOC- The Activities planner will love you. Dearly.

Debate Club - The SJS Debate Team fosters learning the theory and practice of debate skills and the art of persuasion. Students compete against each other and against other local school teams.
RP Opportunities: List debate topics, "Advisor" chooses which side you'll have to debate through a very scientific method involving a hat and some slips of paper. Could be RP'd in game, or written on the board.

Drama Club - The Drama Club is an educational organization consisting of St. Joes High School students who are interested in theatre or theatre productions. The drama club puts on one to two plays a year, raising funds for the community.
RP Opportunities: Though difficult, a play could be performed in game. Or it could be used for stories on the board, trying out for specific parts, hopes and dreams made or broken, rivalry between members competing for the same part, etc.

Fencing - The SJS Fencing club is for students of any skill level with an interest in fencing. Weekly meetings teach the fundamentals of footwork, blade work and tactics.
RP Opportunities: Make a DB version of your toon- possibly PvP in the arena "fencing" matches, run low level missions to hone your skills.

Future Business Leaders of America -The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is a great organization that promotes kids into business careers and gives them a taste of what to expect in the real world.
RP Opportunities: Field trips - possibly to Crey Industries which could lead to one of the FB arcs.

History Club - The History Club is dedicated to creating a fun, and relaxed learning environment, and unique after school activities. The club aspires to be model citizens and also encourage an understanding of history. Several field trips are planned for local areas of interest. The club sponsors a once a year costume ball, where students are encouraged to dress as various historical figures.
RP Opportunities: Actually have a costume ball IG, dressing up as figures from history. IG RP.

Key Club - The Key Club is a community service club that is affiliated w/ Kiwanis International. We create, organize, participate and fund charities and charitable events throughout the community and nation. Examples:Salvation Army, battered women’s shelter, nursing homes, food drives, etc.
RP Opportunities: Stories on the board (such as the Habitat for Humanity thread) or IC discussions.

Literary Society - The club exists to offer a place for St. Joseph's literary minded students, those gifted in the use and appreciation of language. The groups goal is to bring together a diverse body of talented and gifted students to discuss great works of literature throughout history, and to be exposed to new voices and challenging voices in literature.
RP Opportunities: Discuss poetry, great works of literature, or "books of the month" either in game or on threads on the board.

Mathletes -The SJS Mathletes participate in a series of competitive events where participants write a mathematics test. These tests may require multiple choice or numeric answers, or a detailed written solution or proof. The purpose of the group is to foster a love for knowledge in the field of mathmatics.
RP Opportunities: Post something mathish once a week, and let people have at it.

Marching Band- The Flyer's Marching Band performs at the home games of most SJS sports team events. They also have the chance to participate in a yearly competition.
RP Opportunities : Discussion and RP in-game, participation in sports teams write ups. Band camp?

National Honor Society - NHS is an organization whose intent is to recognize middle and high school students who show achievement in scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
RP Opportunities: Saying "I made the honor society." Defines your toon as being smart.

Robotics - The purpose of the club is to build a robot up to 130 pounds excluding the battery to compete in a competition that can lead to a scholarship and a career in a related field. The overall purpose is to inspire young peoples’ interest and participation in science and technology. Members may participate in some fictional completions.
RP Opportunities: Discussion in game (ie: The Muffinbot) or stories on the board, stories could involve Clockwork, Paladin, those giant robots that never showed up when they were supposed to attack. Maybe the club runs Synapse to get their robot back.

Science Bowl - The Science Club is for students who have an interest in learning more about science, and will enrich the science courses they already taking. Club members perform the following through the school year; Lab experiments (looking at different types of specimens, possible dissections, and labs in other science areas) possibly compete in science competitions, and field trips.
RP Opportunities: Science origin toons or techrats would have the chance to RP about experiments or try to learn more about themselves.

School Paper - The Flyer, St. Joseph's High School’s student newspaper, provides coverage of both school events and matters of interest to students. Club members are actually the newspaper staff. The club is perfect for those students who are curious and/or wish to share their writing, interests and expertise with others. Achievements are celebrated in the news pages, while opinions are welcomed on the commentary pages. The staff meet weekly to generate ideas, discuss coverage strategies, and place articles into production.
RP Opportunities: Conduct interviews, cover events, write them up in newspaper fashion for the board. Write editorials. Sample topics include movie reviews, an advice column, etc.

Varsity Club- Varsity Club is open for any student-athlete for earns a varsity award in any school related, extra-curricular activity. Membership in the club is not mandatory for those who letter in a sport but is a volunteer type organization. This is due to the fact that members are encouraged to perform community service and act as a role model for younger athletes in the school district. The Varsity Club helps run clinics for elementary leagues.
RP Opportunities: Mostly in-game chatter or stories on the board.

Yearbook - The high school yearbook is created by a student staff. Editor(s)-in-Chief are selected by the faculty advisor and attend a yearbook camp during the summer. Other student participants are assigned positions and responsibilities by the advisor and the editors-in-chief. Students learn to work with outside professional services such as the yearbook publishing company and photography studios.
RP Opportunities: You take pics at events. F12.

Yoga Club/Sun Salutations - The yoga club is for any student interested in experiencing the joy and benefits of yoga. Meetings are held weekly, but students are encouraged to meet in the quad daily with Sister Mary Evangaline.Yoga is a valuable way to relieve stress and to maintain physical strength and stamina. The yoga sessions are geared toward a wide range of abilities so that everyone can have an enjoyable and challenging experience.
RP Opportunities: Discussing yoga in game while utilizing the "lotus" emote.

Misc. Clubs - Miscellaneous student run and faculty run clubs do crop up on campus, and include fan clubs as well as support groups.
RP Opportunities: If you post it? People may join.

SJS FLYERS SPORTS TEAMS

FALL SPORTS - BOYS
Football

FALL SPORTS- GIRLS
Volleyball

FALL SPORTS - CoED
Cross Country
Soccer
LaCrosse
Cheer Squad (Football)

WINTER SPORTS - BOYS
Basketball

WINTER SPORTS - GIRLS
Basketball

WINTER SPORTS - CoED
Indoor Track
Wrestling
Swimming
Cheer Squad (Basketball)

SPRING SPORTS - BOYS
Baseball

SPRING SPORTS - GIRLS
Softball
Field Hockey

SPRING SPORTS - CoED
Tennis
Track
Golf
Soccer

[Brianna Landers]

Bri would be awesome for the Dance committee. Plus, I have tons of experience! Sign me up!

[Storm Scream]

heh...I guess to let y'all know about at least 1 point of contact, right now I'm heading up the CVC. If anyone is interested, go on ahead and send me a message and check out our club forum, and we'll see if we can't get some stuff going!

[Delta]

I could see Luke joining Fencing. Luke has some experience, as he's been in private schools most of his life.

[James Garret]

James would actually be interested in Archery Club, it's always useful to be able to use a weapon.

[D. Planet]

Hm....is there a version of an Honors Society/Beta Club? Mal has excellent grades, and would definitely be a part of that. Also, Scholar's Bowl/Quiz Bowl/whatever that's called?

I'm almost thinking Mal is in the band. However, beyond the acoustic guitar, I doubt he has any musical talent. Not that that stopped me.

[Kara]

There was no muffinbot! *runs and hides*

Kara won't be joining the mathletes...it wouldn't be fair.

[El Nuevo Diestro]

Diego is in an unusual situation in that, "last" school year he was unable to play sports and participated in no clubs (as reflected in his 2007-2008 annuus entry), whereas starting "this" school year this will change drastically. So....Diego will join soccer, swimming, track&field, and fencing club.

"Last" and "this", of course, being fine for the moment but subject to the vagaries of wonky time.

[Blitzen]

Hm....is there a version of an Honors Society/Beta Club? Mal has excellent grades, and would definitely be a part of that. Also, Scholar's Bowl/Quiz Bowl/whatever that's called?

I'm almost thinking Mal is in the band. However, beyond the acoustic guitar, I doubt he has any musical talent. Not that that stopped me.

Brain Bowl/Academic Decathlon! Good call, Mal. I'll add it. There's a Science Bowl, and the National Honor Society. Let me know about the band.

[Brianna Landers]

Color Guard - The SJS Color Guard is a non-musical section which works in conjunction with the school's marching band. It provides additional visual aspects to the performance. The SJS Color Guard performs during half-time of all home games, incorporating dance moves with the synchronized spinning of flags, sabers and rifles. They may also choose to participate in state run drill competitions.
RP Opportunities: An alternate to Cheerleading, good choice for students who enjoy dancing. Uniforms can be designed, stories RP'd on the board or discussed IC.

While I have no characters that would fit in this group, I would gladly make an NPC as a contact point and get this off the ground. I was on the colorguard in high school. It was kind of my life for five months out of the year. I played the clarinet just to be in the band to get on colorguard. I was captain my senior year! Okay, you get the point.

Anyway, let me know!

[Karakuriya]

Violet's been in the yoga club, "Sun Salutations" since she came to SJS, and she's not interested in a leadership role, but I, as a player, would be happy to be the contact point for that. It probably won't be more than an RP device for flavor, though. She would also be in the orchestra if we have one. First violin FTW.

Tony's busy and not a clubby guy, but he'll join the Literary Society. I might as well head that up, too.

Scarlett plays field hockey as a sweeper. I would really like to see that go somewhere as a counterpart to Cheer Squad.

I think that's it.

[Kara]

I'd be happy to become the contact point for the chess club. I'm not sure what we'd DO, but I could totally be the contact for that. I figure it's more flavor than anything else.

[FrancisCross]

I was totally in the Knowledge Bowl (what my high school called the Academic Decathalon) when I was a freshman and sophomore. I was also in the band.

Now I write, do yoga, and dig for ancient dead people.

I know, I know.

My nerd hurts.

[Cryogene]

Both my characters are going to be weak here: Elly doesn't join organizations because she's not interested in them, Joni doesn't because she suspects they wouldn't be interested in HER.

[Blitzen]

I'd be happy to become the contact point for the chess club. I'm not sure what we'd DO, but I could totally be the contact for that. I figure it's more flavor than anything else.

Bryan headed up the Chess Club - they used to have online games going with some ... online... chess... game... thing.

I believe Ves was undefeated.