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ClubsThe following groups are clubs on campus. A few groups may be associated with elective

classes, however, you may join the club without being enrolled in the class.

National Honor Society

National Honor Society is a national organization that recognizes students who show outstanding achievement in scholarship, leadership, character, and service.

We are a community service organization that is committed to making our school and community better, but we also believe in making sure our members are always the best they can be by getting the best grades and staying out of trouble.

National Honor Society

To be in National Honor Society, students have to keep and maintain at least a 3.2 cumulative grade point average

You have to be voted in by a panel of teachers who agree that the student is a good  representative of leadership and character.

By the national rules, you can’t get invited to join NHS until spring of your sophomore year, but you have to start working for it now by getting good grades and staying out of trouble!

Forever Christian Club

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness 2 Timothy 3:16

The FCC shall educate students about the bible and other religions. It will promote Christianity and the belief in the God of the bible.

Forever Christian Club

The Christians Club shall promote and maintain orderly conduct, high academic standards, and “Christ like” attitude.

 The FCC shall be open to any students wishing to participate in the activities and studies provided by the club.

Meetings are on Wednesday’s at lunch in Mrs. Cornelison’s room.

Desert Ecology Meetings are on

Friday’s at lunch in E-105, Mrs. Cornelison’s room.

The club participates in a 22 mile backpacking trip to Havasupai Falls

Renaissance A reward club for students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. 

› 3.0 is Silver› 3.5 is Gold› 4.0 is Platinum. 

It also looks excellent on your college applications.

• Students with Gold or Platinum may waive a final at the end of the semester.  All renaissance members get out early for lunch on Wednesdays.  All “get out of class” activities are Renaissance ONLY this year.

• Advisor: Linda Page Library

Speech and DebateTradition of Winning

We have won over 100 tournaments.

We have over 60 individual state championships.

We have won state 12 times, runner-up 4 times, 3rd twice, 4th once.

We are one of the largest teams in AZ.

We have two goals: develop each student’s skills to succeed, then win STATE.

Local and National Awards

Arizona Speech/Debate Educator of the Year, ‘01-’02.

Community Achievement Award, Educational Programs, ‘02.

National Federation Interscholastic Speech and Debate Association Outstanding Speech & Theater Educator Award, Section 7, which is California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Arizona, ’02

Local and National Awards

National Forensic League, National Award for Excellence in Speech, ’07.

National Forensic League, 100 Club, Top 10% of national chapters: 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006.

Season & Tournaments

Season: Start: First Day of

School; Meet Tuesday/Thursday 3:05 to 5:05

End: April 1st * 7 months of competing

8 months coaching 8 to 12 tournaments a

year.

Tournament: Friday: 2:00 pm until

10:00 p.m. Saturday: 7:00 am until

8:00 p.m. Total 20 hours

River Valley Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo * Must have * Physical on file * Waiver of liability and

parent consent. *Proof of insurance

facebook@ River Valley High Jiu Jitsu

*Our first informational meeting will be zero hour Thursday August 14. In Mr. Howells room A-103.

*Classes will begin August,18 so be sure to get your paper work in before then. Our schedule is posted on facebook @ River Valley High Jiu Jitsu and change days usually around 7 A.M.

Classes are in the mornings in the wrestling room behind the new gym.

Judo

Gay-straight Alliance (GSA)

The Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) promotes awareness of homophobia and anti-LGBTQ bullying and harassment and encourages the population of River Valley High School to accept and respect all individuals regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. 

Advisor: Kayla Murphy in C-107

Gay-straight Alliance (GSA)

The GSA holds several events or days of action during the year including Ally Week in October and the International Day of Silence in April.

The GSA is open to any an all students who want to make River Valley High School a safe and welcoming place.

Student Council Student Council: handles most events on

campus; spirit weeks, pep rallies, dances, etc.. We meet as a class everyday during 3rd period and conduct business meetings every Thursday. 

Students must have a 2.5 GPA to run for a class office.  They must have a 3.0 and have been on student council for at least one year to run for a student body position. 

See Mrs. Queen or a Student Council member for information.

Novel Ninjas- Creative writing club

We get together and write together on various topics. We participate in National Novel Writing Month, which is in November. We share our stories and plan to compile our work for a book to be in the library.

Listen to announcements, there will be a meeting early in the school year to set the meeting day and time for the year.

Theater Productions/Drama Club

For information see Mrs. R in C-101 We put on two plays per year - one in

the fall and one in the spring. You can perform or work backstage to

put on play productions viewed by the community and school.

Get a chance to be onstage and feel like a superstar!

A Stitch in Time The main purpose of sewing club is to teach

students, boys and girls, to sew. They learn to use a sewing machine and begin with simple projects, working their way up to pattern making. They also do community service projects In the past Christmas stockings were made for our soldiers. Currently the club is making super hero capes and pillow cases for children in foster care; the club wants children to know that others care for them.

See Mrs. Brower in E-107 for more information.

Archery

The Archery Club shall promote the art of marksmanship.

The Archery Club shall promote and maintain good sportsmanship and high academic standards.

The Archery Club shall be open to any students wishing to participate in the art of marksmanship.

See Mr. Lechman for details.

Other clubs

› Art Club› Spanish club› Yearbook› French Club

Letterman’s Club

› All students who have lettered in a sport are welcome to join!!

› This is the club on campus that is there to help our sports teams, ensure your team is represented!

› Advisors: Tracy Rice Guidance Office

Sports TeamsCome out and play!

Softball

Softball Team/Club – Practice begins February 2014.

Coach Amanda Amann (Varsity), Assistant Mark Ruckle (Varsity), Steve Hardesty (Varsity), Gary Howells (Varsity) – JC Ferris(JV), Ed Marquez (JV).

We will begin holding meetings sometime in September for upcoming fundraisers.

Baseball

Baseball Spring Sport Freshmen through Seniors Must pass drug test and meet grade

requirements like every other sport Open Field will start in November (listen for

the announcements) Regular practice starts in February (listen for

the announcements) Coach LaCasse room E-101 for any questions

Volleyball

Varsity Head Coach- Jennifer Bruton JV Assistant Coach- Stephanie Prosser Freshman Assitant Coach- Ivy Calingasan

Volleyball season runs August-October Must have all required paperwork turned in

to be able to practice.  Spring League starts February and runs

through May (most of the time).

Other sports and activities AIA activities

• Cross country – • Golf – Coach Lechman• Football – Coach Ruckle and Coach Duchaineau• Volleyball – • Basketball

• Boys- • Girls- Coach Moore

• Soccer • Girls - Coach King • Boys -

• Track and field - • Wrestling – Coach Brown

Career and Technical Education Student Organizations

The following organizations are primarily for those who are taking the respective CTE class. Students in these clubs travel to competitions around the state

and compete with skills they learn in their CTE classes.

SkillsUSA and Culinary

FCCLA is a student led, nationally affiliated organization whose goal is to promote leadership skills in young adults in Family and Consumer Science (FACS) classes, such as Culinary Arts. 

Culinary Arts is a Career and Technical CTE related field where students learn skills to use in building a  career and aids in career planning. 

Culinary

Students have several great opportunities through our Culinary program: › 1. Earn college credits at MCC toward your

Associates degree  while still in high school!› 2. Successfully complete 2 years -  Culinary

Arts I and Culinary Arts II and earn a credit to satisfy a science or math credit.

 Students need to be a Sophomore, Junior or Senior, so plan for your sophomore year to take Culinary Arts!

SkillsUSA

Mission is to empower its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible citizens.

We elect officers.

Regional competition is in Yuma, state competition in Phoenix, nationals in KC, Missouri, and world championships in Germany.

SkillsUSA Awards

In the brief two years of competition, we have had 4 regional winners, 7 state medalist, 3 state champions, and three national qualifiers.

We have leadership training in Prescott, Phoenix and Washington D.C.

See Mr. Jackson –C-102 for details

Future Health ProfessionalsFormerly HOSA

Anyone interested in a health care career, such as: doctors, nurses, dental assistant, dental hygienist, radiologist, phlebotomist??

Purpose: The purpose of the HOSA organization is to develop leadership and technical HOSA skill competencies through a program of motivation, awareness and recognition, which is an integral part of the Health Science Education instructional program.

 Mission: 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 health science education students, therefore, helping the student meet the needs of the health care community.

Future Health ProfessionalsFormerly HOSA

Meetings are every other Wednesday in B-105.

For more information see Ms. Weber in B-105

Performing Arts

We NOW have BAND, CHOIR and Keyboarding (the piano kind)

See Mr. Carlson in G-101 or the counselors if you would like to add one of these classes!

Want to Ride Coasters?Join Math Club!

Like free food? Join Math Club!

RVHS Math Club … Advisor: Isdras Dahinog A-100