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Club Name

Description

Meeting Dates: 8/20, 9/17, 10/22, 11/19, 1/14, 2/25, 3/18,4/16-- Club meetings will take place during an extension of 3rd period.

Sponsor’s Name 

(email is linked)

American Red Cross of Lakeside

 

 

The purpose of this club is to teach essential life-saving techniques and procedures, including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Fire Rescue and Safety, and to contribute to the community through volunteering and hosting blood drives at Lakeside High School. Additionally, the club will host lectures and demonstrations exploring and informing Lakeside students of various blood diseases and common safety breaches, such as fires and floods. This club will use Remind in order to communicate upcoming meetings and events.

Leslie Vandenabeele

 

Astronomy Club

The Astronomy Club provides an opportunity for students to learn more about our Universe outside a classroom setting. Meetings will highlight pictures of our Universe, show videos of current research, and introduce new topics to members. Members will participate in fun activities and games that are centered around our amazing Universe. Outside events will potentially be set up where students can come view special events such as eclipses and meteor showers. This club will use Remind in order to communicate upcoming meetings and events.

Tonya Miller

Beta Club

The LHS Beta Club is a volunteer organization for 10th-12th graders. We frequently participate in both school events and CSRA events, including elementary school festivals and food drives. Click here for the Beta Club Website. Beta Club will meet on scheduled Club Days and use Remind to communicate upcoming events.

Patricia Lozano

Black Student Union

The goal of the Black Student Union is to inform the school community of Black history and culture. This organization hopes to offer an extended view of the Black community and allow for community building. Students of all races, backgrounds, and nationalities will be allowed to participate in this organization. Dues will be $25 and can be paid on RevTrak. BSU will meet the third Wednesday of every month in Mrs. Jackson's room.

Latricia Jackson

Buddy Club

The Lakeside High Buddy Club is a social club for students in all grade levels.  It gives students with disabilities extra opportunities to socialize and enjoy high school activities with their non-disabled peers.  The Buddy Club fosters friendship and acceptance for all!

Buddy Club membership dues are $25 and include a t-shirt.  Students can participate in activities in and outside the classroom, such as, holiday parties, Special Olympics, group activities, and sporting events.  All activities during the school day are scheduled during your lunch period.  Dues can be paid to Mrs. Kean in room 313 by cash, check (made payable to LHS), or on Rev Trak. Click here for the Buddy Club Website. The Buddy Club will meet once a month during Club Day. Remind will be used to communicate all other events and activities.

Melissa Kean

Chess Club

The purpose of the Chess Club is for students to improve their academic skills such as concentration, reasoning, creativity, and problem solving. The Chess Club will meet every other Tuesday in Mr. Meitin's room.

Jerry Meitin

Computer Science Club

To promote an interest in computer programming through competitions and club activities. This club will meet every other Wednesday in Mr. Martin's room.

Zachary Martin

Crochet Club

To promote an interest in crochet and provide an opportunity to learn how to crochet for any student who wants to learn. This club will meet during Club Day period in Mrs. Lewis's classroom.

Katie Lewis

Cyber Patriot

Cyber Patriot is the National Youth Cyber Education Program created by the Air Force Association (AFA) to inspire K-12 students toward careers in cybersecurity or other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines critical to our nation's future. Cyber Patriots will meet every Wednesday in Dr. Davis's room.

Mary Davis

     

DECA

DECA prepares students to become emerging leaders and entrepreneurs. DECA allows students the opportunity to improve their leadership skills, compete and participate in service to their community.  See Mrs. McKean in room 302 for more information. Click here for the DECA Website. Deca meets on Club Days in Mrs. McKean's room.

Pam McKean

Dead Poets Society

Dead Poets Society Club is similar to the movie in the way that the club uses literature and poetry to let students express and inspire themselves. Dead Poets Society meets on Club Day in Mrs. Eackloff's room and will use Remind to communicate other events and activities.

Robyn Eackloff

Debate Team

The Debate Team provides a space for students to grow their public speaking skills and conquer their stage fright.  As a community we foster confidence and aim to give everyone a platform to communicate their ideas. Please see Mr. Sasso if you are interested in this club during the next Club Day.

Peter Sasso

Diamond Girls

Here at Lakeside High School, we have great baseball teams that need your support. You can help by becoming a Diamond Girl! Being a Diamond Girl will require some commitment but we are a very flexible group of young ladies. Responsibilities of being a Diamond Girl include making and decorating goodie bags, posters, signs, and anything else that will show support for our baseball teams (plus we always have one of the cutest T-shirts around!). Attending games is not mandatory but if you love baseball, you will definitely want to come cheer our Panthers on! When attending home games, we try to wear our shirts and be a good representative for Lakeside High. Spring is always a particularly busy season so if you are involved in other activities, sports, etc., we can work around that and still find a way for you to be a part of this wonderful tradition at Lakeside.


Sign ups and the deadline for dues are usually within the first three weeks of January. Dues will be $30 and can be paid on Revtrak. The dues pay for the t-shirt, goodies that go in our bags, markers, etc. Please join the Remind and I will send out information about sign-ups as soon as the second semester begins. GO PANTHERS! Remind Code - text @lhsdg2425 to 81010. Events, activities and meeting dates will be communicated through Remind.

Kelli Hardin

Interact Club

To involve students in community service activities that include Augusta Urban Ministries, Hope House, MCG Children’s Ward, and the Golden Harvest Food Bank. This club will meet on Tuesdays in Dr. Davis's room.

Mary Davis

International Student Club

The goal of this club is to build a welcoming and encouraging environment that values cultural variety, encourages global awareness, and advances understanding between all students. ISC will meet on Club Days in Mrs. Lozano's Portable.

Patricia Lozano

International Thespian Society

Honor Society for Drama students. The International Thespian Society is the only theatre honor society for middle and high school students in the United States. Affiliation brings credibility and distinction to students, theatre programs, and schools. It is a visible, positive symbol of the quality of your theatre program. ITC is an Honor Society that will use Remind to communicate information that is pertinent.

Vicki Horne

FBLA

Become a member of Future Business Leaders of America, Georgia's premier student-lead organization for future leaders.  The FBLA mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. We bring our mission to life through the application of our motto: Service, Education, and Progress.  Please see Dr. Mary Davis in Room 122 to join. FBLA meets on Thursday afternoons in Dr. Davis's room.

Mary Davis

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Fellowship of Christian Athletes is NOT just for Athletes! FCA is a year-long club that is an excellent opportunity for all students to worship, fellowship and learn and share about the gospel of Christ. Even though the group is mainly student-led, we will often have speakers from the community share testimonies and lessons from teachings of the Bible. We will participate in a few local activities such as canned food drives, volunteer work, etc. The club is open to anyone wanting to learn more about the gospel of Christ. The FCA Vision is to see the world impacted for Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes. FCA focuses on equipping, empowering and encouraging people to make a difference for Christ. We normally meet every other Friday morning before school in the auditorium. See Mrs. Hardin in Room 213, Mrs. Miller in Room 202, or Mr. Martin in Room 219 for more information.  Please sign up for the REMIND messages (text @lhsfca2425 to 81010) so you can receive information once we start our meetings. Optional dues ($10 - no tshirt/ $20 includes tshirt) can be paid on Revtrak.

Kelli Hardin, Tonya Miller, and Zac Martin

Future Georgia Educators

The purpose of FGE is to identify, recruit, prepare and retain the next generation of Georgia's teachers. FGE will meet Tuesdays at 3:00 in Mrs. Beldin's room.

Alexandra Beldin/Marcus Diggs

Future Problem Solvers-Let’s Talk!

To promote an engagement in problem solving activities. This  club is dedicated to spreading awareness of issues impacting us, fostering thoughtful discussion, and encouraging students to make an impact to make the world a better place, step by step, starting with our own community. Let’s Talk believes that everybody deserves a fair chance to succeed in school and in life and will do its best to provide that equal opportunity. FPSLT will meet on Club day in Mrs. Gilbert's room.

Kimberly Gilbert

FLAIR Honor Society

FLAIR is a foreign language honor society and professional organization for both students and teachers. FLAIR stands for “Foreign Language Alliance for International Rapport” . Students participate in a variety of cultural/language events & activities. FLAIR will use Remind to communicate events and activities.

Kathleen Barbara

French Club

The French Club exists to further explore French Culture, the French language, the people of France, and the Francophone World beyond the classroom! Anyone can join! It will be a fun and explorative club as students engage in becoming a Francophone themselves! Monsieur Harris leaves LHS after 2nd period so he will communicate through Remind.

Michael Harris

Gamers Club

Join us for fun, fellowship and gameplay!  Anyone can join Fridays 3-5pm.  Come check us out for free, no obligation to join.  Dues are due by the end of September. After that you must be a paid member to participate. Click here for the club website. Gamers Club meets on Friday afternoons from 3-5.

Kelley Jonske

Green Club

The overall goal of Green Club is to make an impact. We plan to do this through involving our members in direct action to protect the environment, educational outreach to give them tools to implement in their daily lives, and by spreading awareness about issues in the environment. As students, we want to make this club accessible for people of all walks of life because our future depends on the seeds we sow today. Green Club will meet on Club Day in Dr. Owen's classroom.

David Owen

Girls Go Cyber

Become a member of Girls Go Cyber, a platform where every girl who enjoys creative thinking, problem solving, and reading between the lines can explore cybersecurity. 

Mary Davis

History Bee/Bowl

To compete in regional competitions to advance to Nationals in Washington D.C. in April. History Bee/Bowl will meet in Dr. Lilly's classroom on Club Day. Join the Remind for upcoming events or activities.

Kimberly Gilbert

HOSA

HOSA - Future Health Professionals  The mission of HOSA is to enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development of all students, therefore, helping them to meet the needs of the health care community. Anyone interested in expanding their knowledge, experience, and skills in the healthcare field is welcome to join.  HOSA meets in the Learning Commons during Club Day. Please join the Remind for updates and activities.

Mamie McRavin, Cedric Mason, and Leslie Vandenabeele

K-Pop Dance

K-pop Dance Club is the intersection of dancing, socializing, and a love of Korean music. Our goal is to give our students the opportunity to learn K-pop choreography and to express themselves all while bonding with a group of like minded individuals. KDC is open to all students regardless of skill level and emphasizes comfort and fun to provide a safe space to learn your favorite K-pop dances.

The Lakeside Review

The Lakeside Review publishes a yearly collection of quality student artwork and writing. All publications consist of the work of Lakeside High School's students. Students who contribute their work to The Lakeside Review  will benefit from experiencing the process of submitting their original work for publication. In the spring, students will be able to submit their work to be reviewed for publication. The student editorial board annually selects the best visual art and poetry submissions and works to assemble to The Lakeside Review through all phases of production. The Lakeside Review will meet periodically. Please see Ms. Easterling for information and to join the Remind.

Rachel Easterling 

Lakeside Support Coalition

Join the Lakeside Support Coalition and cheer on Lakeside’s sport teams and fine arts programs. The club is open to EVERYONE; LSC welcomes ALL students from Freshmen to Seniors! LSC is a year-long club that supports Lakeside sporting and fine art events during all seasons. Our activities begin in August and run until May. We are best known for our awesome student section at football games where we participate in theme nights, dress in costume, and cheer on our Panthers. Prior to the home games we have tailgates where we “paint up” to match the theme, play games and socialize with fellow students. LSC is the place to be and great for making new friends. LSC members strive to promote positive school spirit while cheering on fellow classmates and athletes. Join us for a fun time!

Join LSC www.BIT.LY/LSC23-24  and pay $30 dues on RevTrak ($30 dues include a t-shirt)

Remind code: text @LSC2324 to 81010

Instagram: @lakesidestudentsection_

Club Sponsor: Mrs. Burch (room 317) 

Christa Burch

Link Crew

"Link Crew is a high school transition program that welcomes freshmen and makes them feel comfortable throughout the first year of their high school experience. Built on the belief that students can help students succeed, Boomerang Project’s proven high school transition program trains mentors from your junior and senior classes to be Link Crew Leaders. As positive role models, Link Crew Leaders are mentors and student leaders who guide the freshmen to discover what it takes to be successful during the transition to high school and help facilitate freshman success.” -Boomerang Project

Rising Juniors and Seniors can apply in the spring for membership the following school year.  There are mandatory training dates at the end of summer, and all members must be present at Freshman Orientation before school starts. If you are interested in applying, look out for the interest meetings in the spring or email Ms. Bellmer at [email protected]Click here to view the website.

Grace Bellmer & Christa Burch

Math Team

Students work on solving challenging math problems. We travel to away competitions, have competitions after school at Lakeside, and weekly meetings. We meet on Monday mornings at 7:05. Please see Ms. Whitmire (219) for a pass.

Miranda Whitmire & Zachary Martin

Model UN

Model UN is an educational simulation in which students can learn about diplomacy, international relations and the duties of the United Nations. It is a great way for students to build their leadership and communication skills. They learn to work together in order to create resolutions and get a deeper understanding of current global issues. For more information, please see Mr. Typhair or Mr. Sasso on Club Day.

Dillon Typhair/Peter Sasso

Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society

Check out the Mu Alpha Theta website for information on joining the Math Honor Society.  Meeting notices go out through Remind.

Jerry Meitin

Muslim Student Association

The goal of the Muslim Student Association is to promote diversity and cultural awareness to promote unity and cooperation. All students are allowed to join this organization regardless of their background. MSA meets every other Wednesday afternoon in Mrs. Moses's classroom.

Sarah Moses

National Art Honor Society/Art Club

National Art Honor Society is a place where artists and academics can come together to work on Art, learn about Art, and engage in Art at the community and state level. All students and grades are welcome! Members can begin clocking hours as a sophomore to start working towards becoming Meritorious and earning your graduation cord; or you can be a member each year without earning hours - with the understanding you will not receive the title Meritorious or a graduation cord.  Click here for the NAHS website.NAHS meets on Thursday afternoons in Mrs. Kolo;s room.

Jennings, Kolodizieizyck

National English Honor Society

NEHS is a society for students who have demonstrated exceptional ability in such areas as literary analysis, media studies, composition, linguistic study, and creative writing, and who meet the requirements of membership. Click here for the club website.NEHS meets on Club Days in Ms. Epps's room.

Savannah Epps & Taylor Gerlach

National Honor Society

The purpose of National Honor Society (NHS) shall be to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote worthy leadership, citizenship, and to encourage the development of character in students of Lakeside High School. ONLY Sophomores and Juniors may apply with a cumulative grade point average that is 90.0 percent or higher.   Click here for the NHS website.  NHS meets the last Wednesday of the month in Mrs. Miller's room.

Zach Martin & Tonya Miller

National Technical Honor Society

The National Technical Honor Society is a joint venture with DECA, HOSA, JROTC, TSA, FBLA, and FGE. NTHS is a national society that works to provide scholarship opportunities and employment outreach programs. New induction applications are accepted in the Fall and generally an induction ceremony occurs prior to the end of the Fall semester. Students who complete the required volunteer hours and maintain membership in their CTSO earn meritorious status and the NTHS honor cord for graduation. Please contact your career pathway teacher for more information.  Click here for the NTHS website.

Pam McKean

Neuroscience Club

In the Neuroscience Club, you will learn about the brain and corresponding parts of the body.  If you are interested in joining this club, come see Mrs. Gilbert or Dr. Lilly during Club Day in Mrs. Gilbert's room.

Dr. Lilly and Mrs. Gilbert

Physics Team

This team competes in National Physics competitions. For more information, please see Dr. Cato in his room. Join the Remind for information and upcoming events.

John Cato

Pickleball Club

The Pickleball Club is an organization that works to bring awareness to the rising sport. Students would learn the rules, regulations, and have a space to practice newly-developed skills. Pickleball will meet every other Friday at Lakeside Park.

Patricia Lozano

     

Relay for Life

Get Involved!!! Relay for Life is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Throughout the year, we do a variety of fundraisers to support the American Cancer Society’s efforts to fund research, patient support, and medical care. Meetings will take place in the Gym on Club Day. Get in touch with Coach Francis and join the Remind.

Please click the link to join Relay and make sure you join the Lakeside High School Team!!

https://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR?pg=entry&fr_id=109837

Denise Francis

Rho Kappa

RHO KAPPA Social Studies Honor Society is the only national organization for high school juniors and seniors that recognizes excellence in the field of Social Studies.  

The mission and purpose of this organization is:

  • to promote scholarship and to recognize academic excellence in social studies in secondary school environments and the community.
  • to provide through its local chapters opportunities for exploration in the social studies in secondary school environments and the community.
  • to encourage interest in, understanding of, and appreciation for the social studies.
  • Rho Kapp will meet in Mr. Blanco's classroom on Club Days

Click here for the club website.

Christopher Blanco

SADD (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. Students collaborate to create a healthier and safer world, one positive decision at a time.  We accomplish this by creating, equipping, and sustaining a network of student-run chapters in schools and communities focused on peer-to-peer education. 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. SADD will meet in Mrs. Wright's classroom on Club Day.

Tonya Miller & Susan Wright

Science Bowl

Science Bowl is an academic bowl type competition in which members buzz in answers. Questions cover topics in Math, Chemistry, Biology, Energy, Physics, and Earth and Space Science. We generally select two teams based on speed and correctness of answers. We practice once a week after school unless we are about to enter a competition at which time we practice more during the week. Science Bowl members meet every Friday in Dr. Cato's Classroom. Meetings for Science Bowl will depend on upcoming competitions. Remind will be used for communication.

David Arrington & John Cato

Science National Honor Society

The LHS Science National Honor Society is a national service organization that is committed to fostering both the love of science and community service within its members.  Explore our website to see how you can get involved!  Click here for the club website.

Anita Gangwani and David Arrington

Science Olympiad

Science Olympiad consists of several events covering different science topics as well as building events. Information about events for the 2024-2025 year will be posted when they are available.  Lakeside sends two teams to region competition which usually occurs in February. We also attend a few invitational events for practice. Science Olympiad will meet in Mrs. Gangwani's classroom. Remind

Anita Gangwani

Spanish Honor Society and Club

JOIN SPANISH HONOR SOCIETY AND SPANISH CLUB  


We meet once a month on Club Day. Attendance is monitored. There are so many reasons to join.…our meetings will help members apply knowledge of Spanish language and culture, which is a highly valued skill to add to any qualification, major, or field. Spanish Club also looks outstanding on college applications. Furthermore, it is one of the most fun societies/clubs at LHS! There is a fun-filled cultural activity planned for each meeting. All activities are on campus. Keep in mind that Spanish Club is a prerequisite for Spanish Honor Society.  Check out the website and photographs at the link listed above and the bulletin board outside Room 117. 


LHS Membership Dues: $25 Club /$27 Society.  Optional T-shirt: $12


Visit Spanish Honor Society’s webpage 


Visit Spanish Club’s webpage 


To receive Remind 101 notifications: Text the number: (706) 621-5813. In message box:@bab5be. You will receive a text asking you to reply with your name.

Kathleen Barbara

Spirit Squad

The Lakeside High School Spirit Squad is a cheerleading team that brings together students with and without disabilities.  It is open to boys and girls in all grade levels.  This is the first inclusive extracurricular activity in the county!  There are no try-outs and students DO NOT need cheer experience.  What you DO need is compassion, patience, and leadership skills.  Students need to fill out an application and return it with a reference letter.  Students also need to be in good standings with academics, attendance and behavior.  If you are interested or would like more information, please see Mrs. Kean in room 313. Spirit Squad will meet Monday and Wednesday afternoons. Click here for the Spirit Squad Website.

Melissa Kean

STEM Club

Discover and learn more about specific career pathways in STEM, and how leadership skills are applied in a STEM context. Stem Club will meet in Dr. Arrington's room on Club Day.

David Arrington

Student Council

Information about Student Council is located on the Student Council web page.  You can be a voice for your peers.  We are also looking for motivated students who are willing to dedicate their time and talents during Homecoming and Winterfest Weeks! See Mrs. McDaniel for more information. Meetings will be announced on Remind.

Elizabeth McDaniel

TSA

We are a chapter of the Georgia Technology Student Association.  TSA prepares its members to be successful leaders in a technological society through co-curricular activities such as communication, leadership, teamwork and competitive skill development. TSA meets in Mr. Wyant's room on Fridays from 3-5.

Christopher Wyant

Tri-M

Tri-M is the only national honors society in the U.S. for musicians. Being involved will give you countless opportunities to perform, lead and serve the community.  While in this chapter you will learn accountability, responsibility and other character building social skills by performing music and working with other musicians. You must be enrolled in chorus, guitar or band at LHS in order to be a member.  Meetings are announced with Remind.

Maggie Christine

Jared Best

True Crime Club

Examine the history and psychology of true crime – members discuss and study major cases, examine these forensically, and go in depth with the psychology of victims and perpetrators. TCC meets in Mr. Martindale's room on Club Day.

Jonathan Martindale

Ultimate Frisbee Club

A club for students who enjoy playing ultimate frisbee; the club will also be open to new players who want to learn how to play. The UFC meetings will be announced through Remind.

Jonathan Martindale