Student Groups/Activities
OHS has many student groups and activities that you can be a part of. For more information about each group, check out the groups below.
Students, please check your emails for Google Classroom Codes for OHS school groups so you can attend meetings via Google Meets.
*Club information and advisor names may change during the course of the school year.
Academic Challenge
ACADEMIC BOWL
Advisor: Lisa McBride| lisa.mcbride@owassops.org
About Us
The Academic Bowl practices Mondays and Thursdays and competes Monday evenings against other area schools in a “Jeopardy” type of game. Questions range from math, science, history, literature, grammar, and current events to sports, movies, and TV.
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Open to all students.
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Meets after school Mondays and Thursdays
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Where: East Room 250
MOCK TRIAL
Advisor: Amanda Duncan | amanda.duncan@owassops.org
About Us
Owasso Mock Trial is a competitive team of students interested in the law and improving public speaking skills. The statewide program is sponsored by the Oklahoma Bar Association Foundation to promote leadership and citizenship skills, in addition to critical thinking. Teams compete in actual courtrooms judged by real attorneys and judges around the State. The Owasso team has been invited to compete at the Oklahoma Supreme Court each year in January, in addition to the OBA competition.
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Open to all students
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Meets Tuesdays 6:00 - 8:00 PM
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West Campus: Common Area-Cafeteria
ODYSSEY OF THE MIND
Advisor: Marianne Zamor | marianne.zamor@owassops.org
About Us
Odyssey of the Mind is an international educational program that provides creative problem-solving opportunities for students from kindergarten through college. Team members apply their creativity to solve problems that range from building mechanical devices to presenting their own interpretations of literary classics. They then bring their solutions to competition on the local, state, and world levels. Thousands of teams from throughout the U.S. and from about 25 other countries participate in the program.
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Open to all students
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Meets on Tuesdays
- Where: TBD
SPEECH & DEBATE
Advisor: Allison Dodge | allison.dodge@owassops.org
About Us
Do you like arguing, researching, writing, or acting? If any of those things should join the Speech and Debate Club. We attend competitions around the state and compete in a variety of speaking-based events, anyone is welcome to join whether you are a part of the class or not!
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Open to all students. Students may opt to take the class for credit.
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Meets as needed. We don’t have set practices, rather the majority of work is done in the classes or in independent time. Our tournaments are some Fridays and Saturdays between October to April.
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Room 127
Arts
ART CLUB
Advisor: William Chambers | william.chambers@owassops.org
About Us
The Art Club meets once a month for open studio time. Students will have use of the art room to work on current artwork, practice new skills, or even just craft. Students will be informed about job opportunities in visual arts as well as current art shows, local competitions, upcoming events, and field trips. There is a $5 annual membership fee. Office positions are available.
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Open to all students. Students do not have to currently be in an art class to join the Art Club.
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Meets on the first Thursday of each month
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East Campus: Room 10 and 11
INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN SOCIETY TROUPE #4722
Advisor: Ryan King | ryan.king@owassops.org
About Us
Our club is an internationally recognized institution that has been an honor society for over 93 years. Our mission is to provide a community of students that are enthusiastic about all things “theatre”. The Oklahoma and International chapters provide education, workshops, competition, scholarships, and a very friendly community for our students. ITS is also an honor society that looks great on any college resume. We have many community outreach programs that are inspired by and instructed by our International office.
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Open to all students. Members qualify by auditioning and performing in High School Theatre Productions.
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Every other Wednesday after school (3- 3:30...Unless in production)
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Bring a headshot and a resume OR just bring yourself to the theatre room 126, after school on Wednesdays! If you’ve never been in a show, no worries, we can put you on a path to be qualified with our organization by the end of the year! We will attend The Oklahoma Thespian Festival on January 13th and 14th, as well as the International Thespian Festival in Mid June. (not all members attend, or are required to attend).
- East Campus: Room 126
Book Clubs
HIDDEN FIGURES BOOK CLUB
Advisor: Melinda Gallagher | melinda.gallagher@owassops.org
About Us
Our Hidden Figures Book Club is for girls interested in STEM careers. We read books on famous scientists and mathematicians, concentrating on women who have succeeded in breaking barriers to women in male-dominated fields. We discuss different fields of study and hopes and concerns for the future. We have watched movies that go along with the books as well as had guest speakers.
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Open to all students
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Meets every other week before school on Fridays
- East Library
OWASSO HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY ADVISORY
Advisor: Melinda Gallagher | melinda.gallagher@owassops.org
About Us
We want to ensure diversity, equity, inclusion, and representation at the OHS libraries. These volunteer students will help the librarians plan events, advise on student population, and work towards solving issues concerning the library.
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Student and faculty volunteers
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1st Monday of each month
- East Campus Library
For additional information, please email Mrs. Gallagher.
OWASSO HIGH SCHOOL EAST LIBRARY BOOK CLUB
Advisor: Melinda Gallagher | melinda.gallagher@owassops.org
About Us
Our OHS East Book Clubs meet during both lunches every other Wednesday. We read popular and contemporary YA novels and discuss them. We also have snacks and participate in a field trip or two for author visits, reading at elementary's, etc.
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Open to all students
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Meets during lunch every other Wednesday
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East Campus: Library
OWASSO HIGH SCHOOL WEST LIBRARY BOOK
Advisor: Heather Shuck | heather.shuck@owassops.org
About Us
The OHS West Library Book Club meets twice each month in the Oklahoma Room during both lunches. Members spend time discussing books chosen early in the year by the members themselves. If you enjoy reading books, exposing yourself to new genres, and literary conversations, this club needs you!
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Open to all students
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Meets during lunch twice a month on Tuesdays
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West Campus: Library
Careers
FAMILY, CAREER, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS OF AMERICA (FCCLA)
Advisor: Judi Leander | judi.leander@owassops.org
About Us
FCCLA meets twice a month during both lunches. We volunteer and sponsor the Blood Drive along with volunteering at the Northeast Oklahoma Food Bank. We compete in STAR events, have parties, and attend the State Convention in Oklahoma City.
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Open to all students currently enrolled in or who previously completed a FACS class
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Application and dues are required.
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Officer positions availalbe.
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Meets once a month on Wednesday, during both lunches
- East Campus: Room 128
OWASSO RAMPAGE NEWSPAPER
Advisor: Andrew DeBella | andrew.debella@owassops.org
About Us
This club is for students interested in writing. Students will be exposed to all aspects of writing while being challenged to exercise their creativity through character development, research, and fact-checking. Students will also contribute to the production of the school newspaper, The Rampage, and learn about the various facets of journalism. Using technology, students will also learn techniques and strategies geared toward layout and design.
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Open to Rampage Staff
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Meets 4th Hour, 1st Lunch
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East Campus: Room17
TEACHER CAREER EXPLORATION (TCE)
Advisor: Kim Turner | kim.turner@owassops.org
About Us
Students interested in a career in education would be involved in learning about preparation for such a career, as well as teaching (elementary and/or secondary). Additionally, there would be opportunities to visit teachers in the classroom to learn about lesson plans and preparation, classroom management, and education, in general.
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Open to all students
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Application Required
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Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5
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Meets every 3 weeks
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West Campus: Room 9
Additional Information: Students in 11th and 12th grades also have the opportunity to apply their interest in this field to Internships for high school credit.
TEEN COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Advisor: Shannon Chatwin | shannon.chatwin@owassops.org
About Us
Teen CERT training teaches you about the potential disasters that could affect your area and how to safely and responsibly respond to them. Through Teen CERT you can serve your community and help take care of your school and home.
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Open to all students
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Meets first and last Tuesday of the month
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East Campus: Room 215
Officer positions are available. We have a large training 1 - 2 times a year, Fall and Spring (last weekend in March).
YEARBOOK
Advisor: Kresta Bowman | kresta.bowman@owassops.org
About Us
Consists of capturing activities of one school year in pictures and copy through a creatively designed theme. This process includes choosing the theme and layouts, writing copy, photographing people, events, and activities, and selling advertising. Responsibility and organizational skills are a must.
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Open to all students
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Must maintain a 2.0 GPA
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Application required
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Yearbook is a class that also meets after school at various times
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West Campus: OK Room
Cultural
AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE CLUB
Advisors: Asia McCammon | asia.mccammon@owassops.org and Evan James | evan.james@owassops.org
About Us
An all-inclusive club where students come together for discussion of African American current events, support and teach others about African American Heritage.
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Open to all students
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Meets on Thursdays
- East Campus: Room 253
ASIAN AMERICAN HERITAGE CLUB
Advisor: Sara Shearer | sara.shearer@owassops.org
About Us
More info to come - This is a new club beginning in the 23/24 school year.
EQUALITY CLUB
Advisors: Ginnie Miller | virginia.miller@owassops.org
About Us
Equality Club is a club that supports equality across all people, races, sexual orientations, and religions. We will meet and work together to support each other’s differences. The club is largely student-run and is a great place to meet others with an open mind and open heart. This is an after-school club and students will need their own transportation.
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Open to all students
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Meets on Thursdays from 3-3:45 PM
- East Campus: Room 123
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FRENCH CLUB
Advisor: Leslie Wright | leslie.wright@owassops.org
About Us
The main purposes of the French Club are to promote enthusiasm among students for the French language and culture and to provide students with a friendly but serious way to approach a new language. Because of the club's interest in cultural diversity, involvement in the French Club also encourages exploration of other cultures.
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Any students interested in the French language and the francophone culture
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Every other Tuesday @ 3:00 PM
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East Campus: Room 259
Additional information: Google Classroom: t37i2gz remind: text @ohsfrclub to 81010
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NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION (NASA)
Advisor: Vickie Graham | vickie.graham@owassops.org
About Us
We support our Native Ram students and our Ram community. We do many activities to help support our Native Rams and community. We will hold meetings as needed for our major community projects. Grades are critical, and students need to maintain a passing grade to attend out-of-school events.
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Open to all students, Native and Non-native.
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Meets on Tuesdays at 7:40 AM
- East Campus: Room 259
Additional information: Please see Mrs. Graham at the East Campus, Room 259.
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SPANISH CLUB
Advisor: Ronda Avila | ronda.avila@owassops.org
About Us
We participate in many local cultural activities and celebrations hosted by the Tulsa Arts Council. We learn to cook traditional foods from different countries. We enhance the use of the Spanish being studied outside of the classroom by visiting local markets and restaurants. We learn to create arts and crafts from many different countries. You do not have to be enrolled in a Spanish class to participate. All students are welcome.
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Open to all students
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Meets the 2nd Monday of each month
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West Campus: Room 55
Additional information: Dues are required and officer positions are available.
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WORLD TRAVEL CLUB
Advisor: Michele Copeland | michele.copeland@owassops.org
About Us
The World Travel Club is a club where students will get to experience different cultures from all around the world. We will explore a new culture each month through their food, art, beliefs, and environment. If you enjoy the thought of traveling, foods from around the world, and expanding your knowledge of the people on Earth then please consider joining us to celebrate these rich and vibrant cultures.
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Open to all students
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Meets Thursdays 2:45 - 3:45 PM
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West Campus: Lab 6
Additional information: Opportunity to travel for those that are able and interested during the summer to different locations.
For Fun
CREATIVE WRITING CLUB
Advisor: Kimberly Derby | kimberly.derby@owassops.org
About Us
The Creative Writing Club is a safe and fun space for students to express themselves through writing. The Creative Writing Club meets to discuss, create, and collaborate on various forms of creative writing. If you enjoy listening, reading, discussing, and/or creating art with words, please join The Creative Writing Club.
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Open to all students
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Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the Month 2:45-3:25. Transportation is not provided.
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East Campus: Room 2
THE DUNGEONS & DRAGONS CLUB
Advisor: Leslie Wright | leslie.wright @owassops.org
About Us
The D&D Club is a group where we bring together diverse players to create and to adventure in a world formulated by the Dungeon Master. We hope to exude cooperation, critical thinking, and logical skills in order to traverse puzzles and realistic scenarios through the course of these games. We also provide a way for players to entertain themselves while also tackling the arts of acting and writing.
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Open to all students. Players of all levels and experience are welcome.
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Meets Thursdays and Fridays | 3:00 PM
- East Campus: Room 8 (Th) and Room123 (F)
Any additional information - Google Classroom: rkojzls Remind: text @ohsdandd to 81010
LARP CLUB
Advisor: Shane Ridenour | shane.ridenhour@owasssops.org
About Us
The LARP (Life Action Role Playing) Club is a positive outlet that includes physical exercise, creativity, and sportsmanship for a diverse group of individuals by recreating fantasy medieval combat in a safe yet competitive manner. We will have a wide range of events from teaching how to make chainmail armor, to making cosplay-style outfits, to proper fighting stances and techniques, all in an inclusive atmosphere.
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Open to all students
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Officer positions available
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Meets on Wednesdays from 3 pm-4 pm
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West Campus: Room 25 or the West Multi-Purpose Room (pending reservations)
Religious
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES (FCA)
Advisor: Daniel Dolan | daniel.dolan@owassops.org & Asa Poteete | asa.poteete@owassops.org & Andrea Thomas | andre.thomas@owassops.org
About Us
A club encouraging any and all students to come together to enjoy the chance to spend time with young Christian students. This group meets during lunch every other Tuesday and every other Thursday night 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Tuesday lunch meetings are for brief devotionals. Thursday evenings are when students will be playing different types of games, hanging out in small groups, and doing other fun activities. Thursday evening offers an opportunity to hear from guest speakers.
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Focus on student athletes but students all are welcome
- Every other Tuesday at school during lunch | Every other Thursday 6:00 - 8:00 PM
- Every other Tuesday during lunch: On West Campus: 1st Lunch - Lab 1, 2nd Lunch - Room 49 | On East Campus: 1st Lunch - Room 236, 2nd Lunch - Room 116.
- Every other Thursday at 7:30 PM in the West Campus Multipurpose Gym or Main Gym
Additional Information: FCA focuses on serving local communities around the globe by engaging, equipping, and empowering coaches and athletes to unite, inspire and change the world through the gospel.
YOUTH ALIVE
Advisor: Madison Brown | madison.brown@owassops.org and Bailey Woodall | baily.woodall@owassops.org
About Us
Youth Alive is a group of students who come together for lunch on Thursdays during lunch to share the Christian Faith. These students seek to serve other students and Owasso through food drives, and pizza lunches with youth pastors from Owasso Churches speaking. Students of ANY faith are welcome. This group is led by students for students.
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Open to all students
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Meets during lunch on Thursdays.
- 1st Lunch - West Campus: Room 10 | 2nd Lunch - West Campus: Room 5
STEM
ADVENTURE CREW
Advisor: Shannon Chatwin | chatwin@owassops.org
About Us
We are an outdoor club associated with Scouts BSA. We do all kinds of outdoor activities! And usually go camping, etc!
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Open to all students
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Application required
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Officer positions available
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Dues required
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Meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays
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East Campus: Room 215
OWASSO ESPORTS
Advisor: James Paschal | james.paschal@owassops.org
About Us
eSports is targeted toward those who have a love for video games. We want to promote the activity and recognize those who possess skills in it to compete with our competitive team against other schools. We also have a recreational group that just enjoys playing for fun and wants to utilize time to bond with those playing games.
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Open to all students
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Every school day during 6th hour and after school from 3:00 - 4:00.
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West Campus: Room 15
Beginning with the 2023-2024 school year, eSports will be offered as a 6th-hour class. For more information please email Mr. Paschal. Specific days will be blocked off based on competitive team practices.
STEM CLUB
Advisor: Shannon Chatwin | shannon.chatwin@owassops.org
About Us
We focus on STEM activities and sometimes competitions.
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Open to all students.
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Officer position available.
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Meets on the 1st and 4th Tuesday
- East Campus: Room 215
WALKABOUT STEM CLUB
Advisor: Shannon Chatwin | shannon.chatwin@owassops.org
About Us
Once a month usually on a 3rd Tuesday we go on a walkabout to some cool destination in the Tulsa area (Zoo, Aquarium, Oxley Nature, etc). A permission form and sometimes an entry fee may be needed. For Texts send @walkab to 81010
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Open to all students
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Officer positions available
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Meets on the second Tuesday of each month in
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East Campus: Room 215
Student Leadership
JUNIOR BOARD
Advisor: Tina Mayfield | tina.mayfield@owassops.org
About Us
The Junior Board is responsible for planning all aspects of the OHS prom, including choosing the theme, decorations, souvenirs, and selling tickets. Other activities include participating in the homecoming parade and the angel tree. Meetings will be held as needed, in both semesters, and all communication is through Remind.
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Must be in 11th grade
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Meets as needed
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Application Required
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Officer positions available
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Location: TBD
NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY AND NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Advisor: Marianne Zamor | marianne.zamor@owassops.org
About Us
National Junior Honor Society (9) - NJHS and National Honor Society (10-12) – NHS is an organization dedicated to serving the school and community. Membership is based on scholarship, leadership, character, and service. Students who have maintained a 3.5 or greater GPA since the ninth grade will receive applications to apply for membership. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Once inducted, a member pays $10.00 in annual dues and must do 10 hours of service per semester. Meetings are on the first Thursday of every month. Members must attend meetings or they are required to do three hours of additional school service for every meeting missed.
Application Required
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Dues required
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Open to all students (Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5)
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Dues required
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Officer position available
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Meets the first Thursday of every month
- Performing Arts Center (PAC)
OWASSO FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA (FFA)
Advisor: David Turner | david.turner@owassops.org and Kenzie Cannady | kenzi.cannady@owassops.org
About Us
At Owasso FFA in Oklahoma, we strive to impact the future by educating our public on new technology, practices, and legislation regarding agriculture.
Details
For more specific information please reach out to the sponsors.
SENIOR BOARD
Advisor: Linsey Tompkins | linsey.tompkins@owassops.org Evan James | evan.james@owassops.org
About Us
Senior Board meets on Tuesdays at lunch (or whatever day suits the Board) and helps plan and orchestrate Mr. & Miss OHS, the Senior Picnic, Grad Bash, Commencement, and fundraisers to support these activities.
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Must be in 12th grade
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Application Required
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Officer Positions Available
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Meets on Tuesdays at lunch
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Location: Room 118
STUDENT COUNCIL
Advisors: Shannon Beck | shannon.beck@owassops.org and Nathan DeSandre | nathan.desandre@owassops.org
About Us
Student Council members are responsible for organizing activities throughout the school which include the Homecoming festival, dance, and spirit days, our philanthropy week called OKIE Week, Teacher Appreciation Week, Winter formal, talent show, and hosting our District Convention among other things. We meet on Tuesdays during both lunches. Applications are available at the beginning of each semester.
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Open to all students
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Application and dues required, a minimum of 2.0 GPA.
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Officer positions are available. Elections are in April for the following school year.
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Meets on Tuesdays during lunch
- East Campus: Room 117
STUDENT MENTOR - UNIFIED CLUB
Advisor: Stephani Barger | stephanie.barger@owassops.org and Megan Carr | megan.carr@owassops.org
About Us
This club is for everyone who believes in inclusion. That together, side by side, students with and without disabilities can change the world by bringing more understanding of people with disabilities and their importance, therefore, spreading kindness. We participate in Special Olympics Unified Sports- bowling, cornhole, volleyball, basketball, bocce, flag football, and soccer. We also host parties for all the holidays.
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Open to all students
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Meet monthly on the first Tuesday of the month before and after school
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East Campus: Room 206
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Each month we have either a competition or a unified club party/event. You will need to complete the Special Olympics unified partner paperwork. Please stop by East Room 206 for more information and paperwork.
COMING TOGETHER is the beginning. KEEPING TOGETHER is progress. WORKING TOGETHER is success.
~Henry Ford