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Believing that exemplary student effort and achievement should be encouraged and rewarded, and seeking to cultivate the ideals of service and leadership in our citizens of tomorrow, the governing body of the National Honorary Beta Club has instituted this organization for the promotion of these ideals and those stated in the Beta Creed, among elementary and secondary school students. The purpose of this organization shall be to promote the ideals of honesty, service, morality, ethical conduct, and leadership among elementary and secondary school students; to reward meritorious academic achievement; and to encourage and assist students in continuing their education after high school.

Returning Members (previously inducted members) $35 each fall semester Brand New Inductees ($45) One-time fee paid at induction only

Beta Club Bylaws

Years: 9,10,11,12
Grade Requirement: overall GPA of 3.6
Sponsors: Dr. Julie Forbess, Mr. Chris Hudson, Mr. Charles Burge

The purpose of the National Honor Society of Arlington High School shall be to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote worthy leadership, and to encourage the development of character in students of Arlington High School.

National Honor Society Induction Process

Eligibility and membership requirements and bylaws.

Grade Levels: 11,12

One Time Joining Fee: $40

Grade Requirement: 96.000 cumulative numerical average (no rounding)

Sponsor: Mrs. Haley Brown

The International Thespian Society is designed for high school students who are in grades 9-12. Founded in 1929, this honorary organization was created for recognizing the outstanding abilities and achievements of theatre student artists and technicians. The Thespian Society was inspired by Thespis, who was the first actor in Greek drama to speak alone on stage. His role in the development of performance set a foundation for the Thespian Society. Students earn the right to be inducted by accumulating points and hours for their work in the performing arts on stage and backstage. The Thespian Society strives to support the students who attain character, service, academic achievement, and artistic ability to bring art education to the school and to the community.

Members are able to participate in performances provided by AHS and the community, service projects, field trips, guest artist opportunities, and other experiences to enhance the education of art in Arlington High School and in the community.

Click here for Constitution and By-Laws.

Induction fee: $35

Yearly fee: $120

Years: 9,10,11,12
Grade Requirement: 3.0 overall GPA
Induction Requirements: 10 points of performance, 10 hours of community service, and completion of the induction ceremony.
Sponsor: Emily Collins

Mu Alpha Theta is an organization whose purpose is to stimulate interest in mathematics by providing public recognition of superior mathematical scholarship and by promoting various mathematical activities. It is co-sponsored by the Mathematical Association of America, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, and the American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges. There are over 1500 chapter in the United States and foreign countries.

Eligibility and membership requirements and bylaws

Fee: One time joining $25

Years: 11,12
Grade Requirement: maintained a 93 average in all math classes
Sponsors: Mrs. Jennifer Luttrell

National Art Honor Society

The National Art Honor Society (NAHS) is designed specifically for high school students in grades 10-12. In 1978, the National Art Education Association began the National Art Honor Society program to inspire and recognize students who have shown an outstanding ability and interest in art. The NAHS strives to aid members in attaining the highest standards in art scholarship, character, and service, and to bring art education to the attention of the school and community. Opportunities for national recognition, scholarships, and connectivity to 46,000+ outstanding art students are available to members of NAHS/NJAHS.

Members will participate in a number of service projects and experience art firsthand through school field trips to art galleries, open studio time, guest artist visits and by helping produce the Arlington High School Annual Art Show and Competition.

Click here for a complete list of eligibility and membership requirements and bylaws.

Grades:10,11,12

Yearly Fee: $15
Grade Requirement: maintain an A average in all art classes
Sponsor: Mrs. Melanie Anderson 

The National English Honor Society was conceived on March 25th, 2004 by Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society, as an outreach to high school students who have experienced the power of literature, the pleasures of good writing, and the excitement of language studies. Membership into this society is to be considered an honor bestowed on students selected for their accomplishments in the field of English, including such areas as literary analysis, media studies, composition, linguistic study, and creative writing. NEHS provides recognition for past achievement, nurturing of present interests, and encouragement for future success.

Click here for a complete description and list of eligibility and membership requirements.

Grades:11,12

One Time Joining Fee: $35
Grade Requirement: overall GPA of at least 3.0; minimum average of 93 in Honors or AP English
Sponsor: Jennifer Jones

The Science National Honor Society was organized in 2000 with the following objectives:  

• To encourage and recognize scientific and intellectual thought  
• To advance students’ knowledge of classical and modern science 
• To communicate with the scientific community  
• To aid the civic community with its comprehension of science 
• To encourage students to participate in community service and in turn, encourage a dedication to the pursuit of scientific knowledge that benefits all of man kind. 

The motto inscribed in Latin on the Science NHS shield translates: “Fortunate is one who understands the causes of things.”  

The goal of the society is to build a science niche that offers talented students awards for achievement, encourage them to pursue the study of science, engineering, and mathematics in college, and provide them with new, innovative, and unique programs to enhance their skills. It also aids in understanding the importance of integrity, creativity, and leadership in the modern world of scientific research, business, and academia. 

Upper level science teachers nominate students.  A complete list of admission requirements can be found by clicking here.   

Grades:  11,12  

One Time Joining Fee: $20

Grade Requirement:  Must have completed Honors Biology or Honors Chemistry and have an A average across all science classes. 

Membership: Nomination process by upper level science teachers 

Sponsors: Mrs. Shelley Pike 

The National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) is designed specifically for high school students in grades 9 - 12. NTHS currently serves approximately 100,000 active members and nearly a million members since its inception in 1984. Awarding over $1.7 million in scholarships to date, NTHS honors the achievements of top CTE students, provides scholarships to encourage the pursuit of higher education, and cultivates excellence in today's highly competitive, skilled workforce. For over 30 years, NTHS has been the acknowledged leader in the recognition of outstanding student achievement in career and technical education.

NTHS requires a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and the nominee must be enrolled in a CTE (career and technical) education program. In addition to NTHS requirements, additional suggested criteria include credit hours completed, attendance, instructor nominations, disciplinary records, and CTSO (Career & Technical Student Organization) membership.


Click here for a complete list of eligibility and membership requirements and here to view a copy of the bylaws.

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

One Time Joining Fee: $50
Grade Requirement: maintain minimum overall GPA 3.0
Sponsors: Tijuana Perry, Clymesa Applewhite

The Isabel Allende Chapter of the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica at Arlington High School is an honor society for those students excelling in Spanish. There are service-oriented projects done by the group and also as individuals.

Click here for a complete list of eligibility and membership requirements.

Grades: 11,12

One Time Joining Fee: $30
Grade Requirement: maintain an A average in all Spanish classes
Sponsor: Mrs. Kelly Robinson

The purpose of the Société Honoraire de Français is to foster and encourage the study of the French language and culture. Qualifications for enrollment is first by teacher invitation only. French Honor Society members participate in tutoring French to AHS students and are given the opportunity to experience leadership in serving as officers and directing the initiation ceremony.
Click here for a complete list of eligibility and membership requirements, the constitution and bylaws.

Grades: 10,11,12

One Time Joining Fee: $25
Grade Requirement: maintain an A average in French classes; 3.0 GPA in all other classes
Sponsor: Stephanie Altman
 

Tri-M Music Honor Society

Tri-M Music Honor Society, is a high school music honor society and is a program of the National Association for Music Education. It is designed to recognize students for their academic and musical achievements and to provide leadership and service opportunities to young musicians. Each school has its own chapter, which is run by the students but supervised by an advisor or sponsor, usually a school teacher. There are approximately 6200 participating chapters in several countries.

Click here for a complete list of membership requirements and dismissal Criteria and here for guidelines.

Grades: 10,11,12

Yearly Fee: $5
Grade Requirement: maintain an B average in all classes
Sponsor: Mr. Timothy Simpson

Students have all achieved a 30 or higher composite score on their ACT.

Fee: $0

Sponsors: Lea Chisum

Cornhole is open to students of any age and any skill level. It is created for high school studnets who want to compete recreationally, socially, or competitively in qualifier events. Participants can earn a spot on the ACL National High School Cornhole Championship Team and compete to win thousands of dollars in scholarships.

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Sponsor: Casey Sandlin-Rogers

Yearly Fee: $40

Provides service to AHS and the Arlington Community by serving as official hosts and goodwill ambassadors.

Yearly Fee: $15

Sponsor: Tijuana Perry

AHS Fashion Club is for students who are interested in wearing fashion, creating fashion/costumes, majoring in fashion and/or costume design in college. AHS Fashion Club collaborates with the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising to develop activities and projects that support student creativity and leadership.

Sponsor: Megan Wallace

Yearly Fee: $25

The AHS Knowledge Bowl is an academic competition team.

Sponsor: Joel Wilhite

Fee: $0

AHS Gov Club is an engaging and dynamic extracurricular organization for students passionate about politics, international relations, and civic engagement. This club offers a comprehensive preparation program for participation in Model United Nations (MUN), Youth in Government (YIG), and Model Congress conferences. Members of AHS Gov Club will develop essential skills in public speaking, negotiation, and critical thinking through hands-on activities, mock debates, and workshops. By simulating real-world governmental and diplomatic scenarios, students gain a deeper understanding of global issues and political processes. Whether you are a seasoned debater or a newcomer interested in making a difference, AHS Gov Club provides a supportive and stimulating environment to hone your abilities and foster a lifelong interest in governance and diplomacy.  Currently, there are three conferences students can choose from during the school year:  YMCA Model UN (Fall), Harvard Model Congress (Spring), and YMCA Youth in Government(Spring).

Sponsor: Mark McDonald & Natalee Godsey

Fee: Fees depend on the conference a student plans on attending. For each conference, each student will need to pay a $50 nonrefundable fee that will go towards the total cost of the conference, which they will still be responsible for. This fee is due before the student registers for the conference.

The Muslim Student Association is an organization that strives to serve the Muslim students here at Arlington High School by promoting humanitarianism, equality, equity, and opportunities for non-Muslims to learn about Islam and Muslim culture.

Sponsor: Joel Wilhite

Fee: $0

The AHS Student Ministry is about loving and serving others.

Sponsor: Carmen Robinson

Fee: $0

The mission of the club is to enrich the community through service projects and political involvement. We strive for excellence and to set a standard for outstanding citizenship through acts of kindness, fighting for equality, and encouraging efforts to preserve the environment. We also aim to educate our members about the American political system and how to get involved in order to bring about a better future for our nation. 

Sponsors: Joel Wilhite & Haley Brown

Fee: $0

The Arlington High Young Republicans exists to promote and support Conservative values through community service, selfless integrity, and high moral standards.

Sponsors:

Charles Burge

Julie Forbess

Fee: $0

The Student Council Association works closely with administration to help the students have a voice as well as increase student involvement across all activities. 

Sponsor: Sarah Kelley & Brittany Smith

Yearly Fee: $20

The Art Club is a group of students working on specific projects to focus on creating portfolio worthy art work.

Sponsors: Leanne Wilson

Fee: $0

Team will read a selected 6 book list and prepare for knowledge competition with other local high schools.

Sponsor: Sarah Kelley & Nicole Hensley

Yearly Fee: $20

A program that promotes friendships between students with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their typical peers. 

Sponsors: Dorothy Mize, Don Deaton, Denita Deaton

Yearly Fee: None

The AHS BlueCrew is THE student section for Arlington High School Athletics.  We provide the hype atmosphere that has become the envy of all other high schools.  No membership required.  If you’re fam, you’re a member!  Just STAND UP and CHEER!!  

Sponsor: Melissa Jenkins

Fee: $0

DECA prepares emerging leaders and entreprenurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.

Sponsor: Tijuana Person, Laurinda Lamb,  Adam Sykes

Yearly Fee: $35

The Diamond Girls will support the baseball players and assist the baseball team and booster club during games.

Sponsors: Michelle Sluder

Yearly Fee: $25

The purpose of the Environmental Club is to promote sustainability and to give back to the school and local community with beautification/clean-up projects. As a club, students will complete one small project each quarter and one major, year-long project each school year to improve the campus or a local natural area.

Sponsors: 

Haley Brown

Fee: $0

Christian environment for athletes to worship and fellowship

Sponsor: Casey Nelson

Fee: $0

Explores the cultures of French-speaking countries (Enrollment in French class required) 

Sponsor: Stephanie Altman

Yearly Fee: $25

Gaming Club meets on Mondays from 2-3pm. Students play school-approved video games (such as Super Smash Bros.) and various tabletop and card-based games.

Attendance is strictly voluntary

Fee: $0

Sponsor: Andrew Ward

Girls for Christ is a small group open to all girls, Christian and non-Christian alike. Our goal for the club is that it becomes a place where Christians can grow in their faith and non-Christians can learn the wonderfulness of the Gospel. Students will meet weekly to discuss worldly topics while being ministered on how to use the Bible to help navigate through today's tough challenges.

Sponsor: Rebekah Sanders

Fee: $0

Group of Graphic Design students who create printed materials for fun and community support.

Sponsor: Leanne Wilson

Fee: $0 Students have to supply their own substrates 

“HAAPI,” an acronym for “Home for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.”  This will serve as Arlington High School’s AAPI specific alliance. 

Sponsor: Courtney McNatt

Fee: $0

A global student-led organization, whose mission is to promote career opportunities in the health industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. Students must be in a health science class.

Sponsors: 

Kaitlyn Scherffius, Audrey Cummings

Yearly Fee: $30

We promote the study of the Latin and Greek languages and the culture and history of the Greco-Roman world in ancient times and its legacy beyond!

Sponsor: Christopher Wheat

Yearly fee: $10

National student organization that is the high school chapter of Kiwanis Club

Sponsor: Melissa Jenkins

One Time Joining Fee: $23

The goal of this club is to provide a supportive community for students who have active or retired parents in the military or those considering a military career. The club aims to promote awareness of military-related events and programs within the school, such as Veterans Day and 9-11 Day.

Sponsor: Sgt. Keith Smith

Fee: $0

Our club offers coaching for students interested in performing poems out loud and for the possibility of winning $20,000 from the national contest.   AHS had the National Champion in the past as well as many finalists- we look forward to coaching the next Champion this year!

Poetry Out Loud is a national arts education program that encourages the study of great poetry by offering free educational materials and a dynamic recitation competition for high school students across the country. This program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about literary history and contemporary life. Poetry Out Loud is a partnership of the National Endowment for the Arts, Poetry Foundation, and the state and jurisdictional arts agencies.

Sponsors: Saralyn Archibald & Carmen Robinson

Yearly Fee: None

Princesses for Patients is non-profit organization of AHS students who dress up as beloved and well-known princesses, princes, and superheroes (costumes provided) and participate in fundraising activities and events around the community. Our main fundraising beneficiary is St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, who provides free life-saving care and treatment to kids who have been diagnosed with childhood cancer, but we also team up with various other fundraising and community organizations in the area by request to help support their non-profit missions by bringing a little bit of magic and a lot of sparkle wherever we can help!

Sponsors: Emily Land & Tamico Johnson

Yearly Fee: $25

SCC (Senior Communication Council) are representatives from the Senior English classes that serve as liaisons for their class members.

Sponsors: Lea Chisum, T'Ann Dixon

Fee: $0

SkillsUSA is a national student organization serving high school, college and middle school students preparing them for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, including, but not limited to coding and criminal justice.  SkillsUSA’s mission is to help its members become responsible, world-class, well-rounded workers, by ensuring they are employable both academically and technically.

Sponsors: Clymesa Applewhite & Khadar Giordano

Devon Coburn

Yearly Fee: $45

Hispanic culture and/or Spanish language (Enrollment in Spanish class required)

Sponsors: 

Erin Weekley

Yearly Fee: $15

The Stitching Club will explore traditional embroidery and fiber techniques with a goal of incorporating fiber elements into our artwork.

Sponsor: Carrol McTyre

Fee: $0

Group members collaborate to increase student and teacher productivity with the technology in our school.

Sponsor: Crystal Uhiren, Lerex Ly

Fee: $0

The Technology Student Association (TSA) is a national organization of students engaged in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Open to students enrolled in or who have completed technology education courses.

Sponsors: 

Casey Sandlin-Rogers

Dr. Carl Stephen

Yearly Fee: $40

Memphis/Shelby County Juvenile Court Youth Court is a  juvenile delinquency diversion and peer- justice program that "uses restorative justice principles, dedicated to rehabilitating first-time nonviolent offenders--holding them accountable for their behaviors and educating them about citizenship.  The student volunteers are trained to prosecute, defend and to serve as bailiffs and jurors in “real” sentencing hearings of juvenile offenders."  AHS student YC members meet monthly to discuss issues as it relates to juveniles and their experiences with the courts.

Sponsor: Clymesa Applewhite

Fee: $0