Clubs & Organizations
DECA
DECA is an educational youth organization designed for students enrolled in Marketing Education and is an integral part of the instruction program. Sponsor is Ms. Teresa Beason. www.beasont@k12tn.net.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Open to any student at Gibbs, athlete or non-athlete, this large club incorporates speakers and activities at its meetings to have fun and develop friendships with other members. F.C.A. will meet on Friday mornings. Sponsor is Mr. Rick Anderson. www.andersonr@k12tn.net.
FBLA
Future Business Leaders of America
F.B.L.A. is an organization for students who are enrolled in any business class. F.B.L.A. helps bridge the gap between the classroom and the business world by giving members the opportunity to learn firsthand about the business community. Members are involved in community service projects as well as social activities for the club. Sponsors are Robin & Davis & Rebecca Hughes www.davisr21@k12tn.net www.hughesr@k12tn.net.
FCCLA
Family Career and Community Leaders of America
FCCLA is a national, state, and local organization for students who are presently enrolled in any home economics class or former class members. The goal of FCCLA is to help youth assume their roles in society through home economics education in the areas of personal growth, family life, vocational preparation, and community involvement. There will be outside speakers, group projects, and fun times planned. Sponsor is Ms. Rebecca Widner. www.widnerr@k12tn.net.
HOSA
HOSA is a student organization open to students who are or have been enrolled in health sciences. HOSA provides leadership opportunities through school and community projects and skill-related competitions at the regional, state, and national level. Sponsor is Ms. Lisa Jones. www.jonesl20@k12tn.net.
link-up
(Students mentoring Another Class)
Every freshman who enters Gibss High School is assigned a student mentor from the junior or senior class to offer encouragement, advice, and friendship. In the spring, juniors are asked to volunteer to be paired with several freshmen for the next year according to common interest. Mentors and their soon-to-be freshman meet when the 8th graders come to GHS for an orientation visit. Sponsor is Ms. Jennifer Williams. www.williamsj15@k12tn.net.
Mu Alpha Theta
Mu Alpha Theta is a club for students who have completed or are currently enrolled in their third term of college prep or honors level math, have a 3.0 overall G.P.A., and a 3.0 average in math. The purpose of the club is to promote interest in math through competitions, lectures, unusual problems, and other activities. Sponsor is Ms. Gloria Kitzke. www.kitzkeg@k12tn.net.
Art Club
The Art Club supports community and school awareness of art produced by Gibbs High School. The Art Club is open to all students and members are encouraged to participate in workshops and activities. Sponsors are Ms. Harriet Jenkins and Mrs. Nancy Irwin. www.jenkinsh4@k12tn.net www.irwinn@k12tn.net.
National Honor Society
For Juniors and Seniors with a cumulative term G.P.A. of at least 3.5 an evidence of service and leadership in school and / or community as well as character. Juniors must have been enrolled as students in the second half of the sophomore year: seniors must have been enrolled in the second half of their junior year. Seniors new to Gibbs will be considered at a special election during the spring term. Sponsor is Ms. Linda Adams. www.adamsl@k12tn.net.
Scholar’s Bowl
Scholar’s Bowl is a great way to meet new people and challenge yourself academically. Guaranteed to give your mind an excellent workout each Monday from 3:30 to 4:30 after school, the team practices for several annual competitions with other schools, such as the televised PBS Scholar’s Bowl competition. If you find yourself knowing lots of odd, trivial knowledge and want to put it to use, then this is definitely for you. Sponsor is Mr. Rob Ryan. www.ryanr@k12tn.net.
Skills U.S. A. - Auto Mechanics
Skills U.S. A. Auto Mechanics is for students who are currently enrolled in Auto Mechanics course Events are held throughout the year and students compete at the regional, state and national level. Sponsor is Mr. Fowler. www.fowlerr@k12tn.net
Skills U.S.A. – Construction
Skills U.S.A. Construction is for students who are currently enrolled in Construction Core for carpentry and electricity. Events are held thorough out the year and students compete at the regional, state and national level. Sponsors Mr. Baham & Mr. Jeff Jones. www.bahama1@k12tn.net. www.jonesj53@k12tn.net.
Skills U.S.A. – Cosmetology
Skills U.S.A. Cosmetology is for students who are currently enrolled in cosmetology. Events are held thorough out the year and students compete at the regional, state and national level. Sponsor is Ms. Stephanie Coppinger. www.coppingers.@k12tn.net.
Spanish Club
Available to any student who has taken Spanish Courses at Gibbs, members learn through various service projects and social events about the Spanish Language and culture. Sponsors are Mrs. Linda Nordmore and Ms. Jessica Mangicaro. www.nordmorel@k12tn.net www.mangicaroj@k12tn.net.
TSA (Technology Student’s Association)
TSA is for students who are currently enrolled in the Diversified Tech courses and events are held throughout the year. Students compete at regional, state, and national level in technology related topics and events. Sponsor is Mr. Frank Draper. www.draperf@k12tn.net.
SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
Volunteering your time and energy to help make your school and your community a better place is both educational and rewarding. Many colleges and employers look for applicants who have spent time serving others. Gibbs High encourages its students to look for ways to accumulate service hours either through school clubs, organizations or team projects or through community agencies or churches. Some people volunteer for a few hours a week, while others make a career of it; either way, helping other can add a greater meaning to your life!
Here are a few tips to help you plan ways to serve others:
Ø Decide on causes or issues that concern you the most.
Ø Look for ways to positively impact these concerns through service projects or programs.
Ø Consider the skills you have to offer and how you can best use them to serve others.
Ø Talk to your friends and family members who may have some of the same concerns and work with them on some of your efforts.
Ø Find ways to volunteer that fit your personality and lifestyle.
Extra-Curricular Activity Participation Policy
All students who participate in clubs, athletics, or any type of extra-curricular activity must follow all Gibbs High School and Knox County Schools policies and procedures related to behavior expectations and academic priorities, regardless of whether the activity is at Gibbs High School or during regular school hours. Violations of these policies will result in the consequences outlined in the student handbook .
NOTE: Students who are suspended out of school or pending a disciplinary hearing are not allowed to participate in any extracurricular activities during the suspension time. 