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Clubs
Fall Performing
Arts Calendar of Events
Academic Decathlon Team
| Sponsors: |
Matt
Ryan and Linda Gober |
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Description: |
Competition in which students compete in 10 events including
math, music, fine arts, literature, social studies, essay,
interview, speech, economics, and super quiz. |
| Membership Requiremements: |
Class enrollment and sponsor approval based on teacher
recommendation |
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Costs & Fees: |
None |
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Additional Information: |
Scholarship money available for those who win medals at regional
or state competition. |
Band
and
Orchestra
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Name
of Organization: |
Coronado Orchestra |
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Sponsors: |
Boyce
W. Wyrick |
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Description: |
Full
symphonic orchestra. String orchestra, chamber orchestra,
chamber ensembles, and soloists performing a variety of music. |
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Membership Requirements: |
Class enrollment. Student must have completed Orchestra I and be
approved by high school director to enroll. |
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Costs & Fees |
Uniform basics provided by the school. Spring trip is funded by
student per individual account. |
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Additional Information: |
None |
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Name
of Organization: |
Coronado Bands |
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Sponsors: |
Mack
Bibb, David Lewis, Phil Sutherland, Matt Matthews |
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Description: |
Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, Drum Ensemble,
Woodwind Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, Solo and Ensembles |
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Membership Requirements: |
Prior
musical knowledge and/or participation in previous band programs |
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Costs & Fees |
$30
band fees and travel shirt cost |
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Additional Information: |
For
additional information call Coronado Band Office at 766-0636 |
Business Professionals of America
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Sponsors: |
Melinda McGaugh |
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Description: |
The mission of Business Professionals of America is to
contribute to the preparation of a world class work force
through the advancement of leadership, citizenship, academic and
technological skills. |
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Membership
Requirements: |
Current enrollment in Business Career Preparation |
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Costs & Fees: |
Total $20 per year |
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Additional
Information: |
Promotes and fosters ambition, leadership. sociability and pose.
Sets the standard for excellence in career and technological
student organizations. |
Congratulations to Stephen B. for placing 3rd in
Fundamental Accounting at the BPA National Competition at
Cincinnati, Ohio.
Choir
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Sponsors: |
Joey Lowrance and Catherine Lewis |
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Description: |
Vocal music - experiencing music from pop to classical.
Concentration on vocal technique, sight reading, and choral
skills. |
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Membership
Requirements: |
SIGN UP for Women's Choir and Men's Choir. AUDITION ONLY for
Chorale and Scarlet Fever |
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Costs and Fees: |
Uniform rental for choir uniform. Scarlet Fever uniform
purchase. Spring trip optional. |
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Additional
Information: |
Evening concerts are a requirement for courses in choral music.
Monday evening rehearsals are a requirement for all Varsity
Choirs during the Spring semester. |
Competitive Athletics (CA)
| Sponsors: |
All
Coronado Coaches - Butch Henderson |
| Description: |
Football, Basketball, Track, Soccer, Volleyball, Baseball, Golf,
Tennis, Swimming and Diving, Girls Softball, Wrestling, Girls &
Boys Cross Country |
| Membership Requirements: |
Coaches Approval |
| Costs
& Fees: |
Various |
| Additional Information: |
None |
Coronado Cheerleading, Bell Crew, Mascots & Pom Squad
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Name of
Organization: |
Coronado Spirit Groups
(Cheerleaders, Bell Crew, & Mascot) |
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Sponsors: |
Jamie Martinez |
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Description: |
Cheerleaders, bell
crew and mascot members raise school spirit, support athletic
teams and promote Coronado high School in the community. |
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Membership
Requirements: |
JV Cheerleaders -
Sophomores only, Varsity Cheerleaders, Bell crew, & Mascot -
11th and 12th grade students. Selection made by committee and
student body vote. |
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Costs & Fees: |
Money for some uniform
items |
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Additional
Information: |
None |
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Name of
Organization: |
Coronado Pom |
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Sponsors: |
Rebecca Snider |
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Description: |
Spirit organization open to students who are interested in
school spirit, dancing and performing. Involvement develops
character, leadership, individual responsibility, physical
well-being and a positive self image. |
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Membership
Requirements: |
Must attend every game, pep rally, and special event as
designated by the sponsor. Must meet and maintain standard U.I.L.
eligibility requirements. Tryouts are held to determine
membership. |
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Costs & Fees: |
Costs involved will not prohibit any student from participating.
Fundraising available. |
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Additional
Information: |
Dance experience is necessary. |
Diamond Dolls
| Name of
Organization: |
Diamond Dolls |
| Sponsors: |
Marla Barnett |
| Description: |
Promote Coronado
Baseball by attending games, decorating lockers, and fundraising |
| Membership
Requirements |
Basic knowledge and
love of baseball, enthusiastic, no serious discipline referrals;
no conflicting spring sports or activities; Must meet and
maintain standard UIL eligibility requirements. Interviews
held to determine membership. Open to 10th, 11th, and 12th grade
girls. |
| Costs and Fees |
$25-$50 for shirts
and outfits; $30 family membership for booster club |
| Additional
Information: |
Girls are selected
through interview process. Meet weekly for making posters
and decorating lockers; Attendance required at all home games
and events as designated by sponsor. Fundraising involved. |
Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
FCCLA PICTURES
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Sponsors: |
Rhonda Mayfield, Tricia Hays, Mary Jane Sampson |
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Description: |
One of largest Career and Technology organizations in the U.S.
Encourages personal growth and leadership through Family and
Consumer Sciences education. Focusing on the multiple roles of
family member, wage earner, and community leader. Members
develop skills for life through character development, creative
and critical thinking, interpersonal communications, practical
knowledge, and career and technology preparation. |
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Membership
Requirements: |
Be enrolled or previously enrolled in a Family and Consumer
Sciences course. |
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Costs & Fees: |
$12 per year |
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Additional
Information: |
Coronado has a very active chapter. Meets the second Friday of
each month. Participate in numerous service projects as well as
competitions. |
Fellowship of
Christian Athletes (FCA)
Description: Open to anyone who wants to share their faith and grow spiritually.
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Sponsors: |
Barron Wetsel and David Schwertner |
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Description: |
Organization for training in leadership and judging skills.
Complete projects and compete in contests and shows. Study
animal and plant production, wildlife, and other areas of
Agriscience. |
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Membership
Requirements: |
Current enrollment in an agriculture science course. |
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Costs & Fees: |
$12 club dues and $5 additional fee for Wildlife and Recreation
Management |
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Additional
Information: |
Awards and scholarships available to students through
competition and involvement. Raising livestock projects
optional, but highly recommended. |
German Club
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Sponsors: |
Herr Greg Ball |
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Description: |
Meets every other week for special activities and cultural
events. Concentration on Germany, Austria and Switzerland. There
are short trips to German communities outside of Lubbock. |
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Membership
Requirements: |
Anyone with an interest in the German language or in German
speaking countries may attend. |
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Costs and Fees: |
Cost of activity or cultural event |
Industrial Technology Student Club
Description: Improve the knowledge base of interested industrial
technology students.
Membership Requirements: Enrollment in an industrial class.
Junior Statesman
Description: Students who are interested in politics and want to
be politically active.
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Sponsors: |
Melinda McGaugh |
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Description: |
National organization for students interested in careers in
marketing. National headquarters in Reston, Virginia with
230,000 members nationwide. |
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Membership
Requirements: |
Enrollment in a marketing course at Coronado |
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Costs & Fees: |
$6 - National dues, $6 - State dues, $8 - local dues |
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Additional
Information: |
Students learn leadership skills and compete at the District,
State, and National levels with other marketing students to test
their knowledge and skill of business competency. |
Description: Students participate in science activities, hear
guest speakers and take field trips related to science.
Membership Requirements: Interest in science.
Mock Trial Team
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Sponsors: |
Linda
Gober |
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Description: |
Students compete with other Lubbock schools in the spring on
both sides of a case written by Dallas attorneys. |
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Membership Requirements: |
Application/Audition |
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Costs & Fees |
None |
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Additional Information: |
Team
members must be committed to the project. Practices on some
weekends in December, January, and February. |
Description: Active are group that meets monthly with several
different activities including; guest speakers, peer teaching, field
trips and special art projects.
Membership Requirements; enrollment in an art class and grade
average no lower than 87 in Art.
Spanish Club "La Tertulia"
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Sponsors: |
All Spanish teachers |
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Description: |
Traditional activities: "Dia de la Independencia", "Guerra
contra los Franceses", "Dia de los Muertos", "Posadas", "Pascua" |
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Membership
Requirements: |
All students currently and previously enrolled in Spanish
classes |
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Costs & Fees: |
None |
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Additional
Information: |
Any teacher or student in Spanish classes may present an
initiative and organize an event. |
Mrs. Bravo's Classes participated in the
Regional Young Writers Competition with the following results:
-Spanish Poetry
1st Place - Ashley G
2nd Place - Lauren H
3rd Place - Cristina Carrasco
Honorable Mention
Vanessa S
Christina P
-Prose
1st Place - Regina G
Spanish Honor Society
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Sponsors: |
Oralia
R. Bravo |
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Description: |
Affiliated to the American Association of Teachers of Spanish.
Social and academic activities. |
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Membership Requirements: |
Membership by invitation, academic rank. Students in Spanish IV,
V, VI, and outstanding seniors enrolled in Spanish III may also
be initiated. Parents of students initiated in the SHS, past and
current, may join Booster club. |
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Costs & Fees: |
$5,
initiation paraphernalia |
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Additional Information: |
Initiation is conducted in the Spring. |
Special Olympics
| Sponsors: |
Gail Douglas |
| Description: |
Competition for students with special abilities in Bowling,
Basketball, Track and Field, Gymnastics, Softball, Skating, and
Swimming. Opportunities also exist for students to volunteer to
assist in these competitions. |
| Membership Requirements: |
People with disabilities; physical required; ages 8 and up |
| Costs & Fees: |
None |
| Additional Information: |
Contact Gail Douglas for information on how to volunteer. |
Speech and Debate Team
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Sponsors: |
Melissa Locke |
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Description: |
The
Speech and Debate team travels around the state and nation to
compete in debate, public speaking, and acting competitions with
other high schools. Members will have the opportunity to compete
for awards and scholarships. Events include Policy and Value
Debate, Humorous and Dramatic Interpretations, Prose and Poetry
reading, Original oratory, and Foreign and Domestic
Extemporaneous Speaking. |
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Membership Requirements: |
All
members must be willing to travel and compete in a minimum of 2
tournaments each semester. Students should be willing to speak
in front on an audience. Members must be enrolled in Debate,
Oral Interpretation, or Public Speaking class. Continued
membership by teacher approval. |
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Costs and Fees: |
Required to help host the CORONADO CLASSIC SPEECH TOURNAMENT to
help defray expenses. Two additional fundraisers will be held,
one in the fall and one in the spring. |
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Additional Information: |
Students will have the opportunity to join the National Forensic
League, the Texas Forensic Association, and the University
Interscholastic League. |
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Results |
Betsy - 2nd in poetry
3rd in prose
Sean - 3rd in prose
Kimberly - 2nd in Lincoln Douglas
Debate
Johnathan - 4th in persuasive
A&M prep meet
Sabra - 6th in persuasive
Jen - advanced to semi-finals in
persuasive
Johnathan - advanced to
quarter-finals in
Lincoln Douglas debate |
Student Council
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Sponsors: |
Bryan Gerlichj |
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Description: |
Coronado student government |
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Membership
Requirements: |
Elected to office. Requires one class period. |
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Costs & Fees: |
None |
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Additional
Information: |
Student Council plans activities, pep rallies, homecoming and
fundraisers, and volunteer opportunities. Meets bi-monthly. |
"El Viajero"
Yearbook & The Crest
Newspaper
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Name of
Organization: |
The
Crest Newspaper |
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Sponsors: |
Marilyn Murfee |
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Description: |
The
Crest-Student published newspaper for CHS. All work done by
students including newsgathering, stories, articles, ad sales,
and computer layout. Printed approximately every 3 weeks.
Advanced computer credit available on high school transcript for
second year staffers. |
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Membership
Requirements: |
Enrollment in newspaper class with adviser approval. |
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Costs and Fees: |
None |
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Additional
Information: |
Top
national and state awards received for 24 consecutive years.
Excellent experience for career in print or broadcast media.
Receive extensive experience on computers in desktop publishing.
Computer credit available for advanced staffers. May be taken
pass/fail by juniors and seniors. |
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Name of
Organization: |
El Viajero Student Yearbook |
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Sponsors: |
Marilyn Murfee |
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Description: |
Produce pages with PageMaker on Macintosh computers. The 224
page book is distributed in May to students who ordered them in
October and November. Advanced computer
credit available on high school transcript for second year
staffers. |
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Membership
Requirements: |
Enrollment in Yearbook class with adviser approval. |
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Costs and Fees: |
None |
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Additional
Information: |
Top
national and state awards received for 24 consecutive years.
Excellent experience for career in print or broadcast media.
Receive extensive experience on computers in desktop publishing.
Computer credit available for advanced staffers. May be taken
pass/fail by juniors and seniors. |
Superintendent's National Merit Scholars Program
Description: Students learn techniques and strategies for
answering questions on parts of the PSAT and SAT. Students receive
and work through an extensive notebook of math/vocabulary materials.
Membership Requirements: Students are invited to participate in
the program based on their score performance as sophomores taking
the PSAT.
Texas Association of Future Educators-Coronado Chapter
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Sponsors: |
Todd McKay |
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Description: |
To inspire high school students to pursue teaching professions.
To offer them hands on experience in the classroom. To bolster
respect and recognition of teachers, administrators, counselors
and all other staff in Coronado High School. |
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Membership
Requirements: |
Any student who has an interest in learning more about education
as a career. |
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Costs & Fees: |
$5.00 per year |
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Additional
Information: |
The chapter meets monthly. We attend District Conference in the
fall and state conference in February. |
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Sponsors: |
Melody G. McDaniel |
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Description: |
Club for all students interested in theatre and play production.
The club take its name from Thespis, the first Greek actor. |
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Membership
Requirements: |
Open to any CHS student. Students earn points to join club.
Points are earned through participation in school plays.
Initiation in May of each year. |
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Costs & Fees: |
$20 dues to international office |
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Additional
Information: |
None |
University Interscholastic League
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Name of
Organization: |
U.I.L. Literary Criticism |
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Sponsors: |
Amy
Lemoine |
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Description: |
Students attend contest and compete against other schools, with
the opportunity to advance to state competition. |
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Membership
Requirements: |
Interest in Literature |
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Costs and Fees: |
None |
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Additional
Information: |
Includes 2-4 out-of-town trips per year. Participation in
U.I.L. academic contest improves your college application and
college-level skills! |
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Name of
Organization: |
U.I.L. Math and Science Team |
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Sponsors: |
Jack Barton and Ron Dunaway |
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Description: |
Students compete year-round in various U.I.L. math and science
competitions including number sense, calculator, math and
science. |
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Membership
Requirements: |
Good grades in math and science. |
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Costs and Fees: |
None |
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Additional
Information: |
We have a Math/Science contest at Coronado the last Saturday in
October and the second Saturday of February each year. Competing
in U.I.L. will enhance a student's chances of scoring well on
college entrance exams. Scholarships are available at State.
This is a weighted class. |
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Name of
Organization: |
U.I.L. ACCOUNTING TEAM |
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Sponsors: |
Marla Barnett |
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Description: |
Students compete year round in various U.I.L.
Accounting competitions. |
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Membership
Requirements: |
At least one year of Accounting or enrolled in
Accounting I. Good grades and proficient knowledge of
Accounting. Self motivated, ambitious, with good work ethic and
desire. |
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Costs and Fees: |
None |
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Additional
Information: |
Local, District, Regional, and State contest.
7-8 contests per year including 3-4 overnight trips. |
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Name of
Organization: |
U.I.L. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS |
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Sponsors: |
Marla
Barnett |
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Description: |
Students compete in U.I.L. contest at the local, district,
regional and state levels. |
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Membership
Requirements: |
Focuses on word processing speed and accuracy, computer skills
in database and spreadsheet, and integration of applications. |
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Costs and Fees: |
None |
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Additional
Information: |
Must be proficient in MS Office: Word, Excel, Access. |
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Name of
Organization: |
U.I.L. CURRENT EVENTS & ISSUES |
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Sponsors: |
Todd McKay |
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Description: |
Contest during school days and weekends - leading to District,
Regional, and State competitions. |
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Membership
Requirements: |
Outstanding government students and motivation to learn detail
about current events. |
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Costs and Fees: |
None |
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Additional
Information: |
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Vocational Industrial Clubs of America
(VICA)
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Sponsors: |
Jonnette Piercy and Trade & Industrial Teachers |
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Description: |
Vocational Industrial Clubs of America - For students enrolled
in Auto Tech, Auto Collision & Repair, Building Trades,
Cosmetology, Electrical Trades, Heavy Equipment Tech, Metal
Trades, and Trade and Industrial Career Preparation. |
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Membership
Requirements: |
Any student enrolled in a Trade & Industrial Class |
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Costs & Fees: |
$12.50 - $20 a year dependent on the type of class enrolled. |
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Additional
Information: |
District, State, National, and International levels of
leadership and skills competition. |
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