Asian Club

Penny Chen, sponsor

Asian Club provides an inclusive and safe zone where students have fun, make new friends, and discover the multifaceted culture of Asia at Conway High School. Our goal is to promote cross-cultural understanding and positive relationships amongst students of all backgrounds. This is a student-centered club, and all meeting topics and activities will be determined by group members. All students are welcome to join regardless of cultural background or ethnicity.

Beta Club

Brick Cullum and Diane Richards, sponsors
The National Beta Club is an honors service organization that promotes the ideals of academic achievement, character, service, and leadership. Our motto is “Let us lead by serving others”. Members maintain a 3.5 GPA and complete a minimum of ten service hours per year (two for club projects). To join the Beta Club 2015-2016 Remind mailing list, enter text # 81010 and text @05729f.

Black Student Union

Kamela King, sponsor

The purpose is to highlight the experience and culture of Black individuals in order to create a more conscious and empathetic environment through the use of constructive dialogue and student collaboration, as well as to create an environment that fosters academic success, intellectual growth, cultural awareness, and community involvement.  

Book Club

Aaron Penn and Debbie Hibbs, sponsors
Cats Who Dig Literature is a book club that meets monthly to discuss a book we have all read. Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of the month from 3:15 to 4:00 in Room 163. If you love reading and enjoy discussing good reads, this is the club for you!

Caring Cats

Alye Bell, Hailey Haynes and Denisha Knapp, sponsors
Caring Cats is a community service organization dedicated to helping others. The only requirement is to have a desire to work with a group for the good of others. Dues are $10 a year on a pay if you can basis. Mission Statement: To perform random and planned acts of kindness, benefiting our school and community while encouraging our students to incorporate these acts a way of life.

Chess Club

Darcy Caplan, sponsor
The CHS Chess Club exists to promote the game of chess. Our club contains both serious chess players and those who simply want to enjoy the social atmosphere. The group has no annual dues and tournaments are optional. Anyone and everyone are welcome to join.

Chi Sigma Chi

Yolanda Franklin, Denisha Knapp and Andrea Sheppard, sponsors
Chi Sigma Chi Society is comprised of a group of young, goal-oriented, and educated students at Conway High School who use stepping as a means of artistic expression. Through Chi Sigma Chi, our students reinforce the principles of friendship and advancement through scholarly attainment. Members of Chi Sigma Chi are committed to living these principles and creating friendships and memories that will last a lifetime. Members of Chi Sigma Chi are expected to attack every endeavor in life with the following quote in mind, "Excellence is not a skill it is an attitude.” Ralph Marston.

CHS Alliance

Shannon Bowden and Megan Breaux, sponsors
CHS ALLiance is a student-run organization that provides a safe environment of support and acceptance for all. The organization aims to foster and encourage individual equality, a safer school environment, and a healthier community.

CHS Teen Republicans

Kelli Rice and Jennifer Glover, sponsors
The goals of the Young Republicans are the following:
To increase the popularity of the GOP throughout the school and local area through community service, leadership and political activism.
To promote awareness about political issues, parties, and decisions, especially during times of election.
To provide a unique interaction between members to promote the exchange of ideas, values, and friendship among similarly minded peers.
To open opportunities to hold leadership positions at the local, regional or state level not otherwise available.

CHS Theatre

AJ Spiridigliozzi, sponsor
CHS Theatre produces several plays each year. Any student is welcome to audition for any production during the school year. If you’re interested in being involved, stay tuned for audition announcements or see Mr. S. for other ways to be involved with the shows.

CHS Yearbook

Jamie Bratton, sponsor
Our CHS yearbook, Wampus Cat, is created annually by Journalism II-IV students as part of a lab class. Students record the history of the year through photographs, stories, captions, and design. Yearbook staff members also finance the publication through ad and book sales. The award-winning Wampus Cat is a member of the Arkansas Scholastic Press Association and Quill and Scroll International High School Journalism Honor Society. Its adviser, Jamie Bratton, is a member of JEA.

Creative Writing Club

Cody Johnson, sponsor
The creative writing club, Writer's Block Unlocked, is focused on trying to encourage and enhance writing skills. Meetings are Thursdays at 3:30 in room 116. Meeting often include readings, writing games and prompts, and strategies to help strengthen our writing.

Esports

Kim Raup and Jordan Johnson, sponsor

Esports takes video gaming to another level with organized competitive gameplay between two teams, governed by its own strict set of rules and guidelines. Esports requires teamwork, communication, critical and strategic thinking, creativity, sportsmanship, and leadership — much like traditional sports. Titles include: League of Legends, Rocket League, Smash Bros Ultimate, and new games Madden and FIFA.

Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)

April Worley and Erin Matthews, sponsors
FCCLA is the ultimate leadership experience. It’s a student lead organization that helps young men and women become strong leaders. We work to improve our families, careers, and communities. FCCLA students complete a variety of service projects and compete in STAR events at the district, state, and national level. Members must have enrolled in or completed at least one course in Family and Consumer Sciences education and must pay $15 chapter dues.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)

Nick Harrell, sponsor
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes’s mission is to see students, coaches and athletes grow into a relationship with Jesus Christ through student-led huddles and service. FCA desires that students become a light to their schools, in their classrooms, in their clubs, and on their teams.

Fellowship of Christian Students (FCS)

Roxanne Dunn, sponsor
The FCS is an organization created by students in the Conway school district for the purpose of fellowship, bible study, and service to the school and community. There are no dues to pay, and anyone is welcome to attend.

Forensics and Debate Team

Casey Griffith, coach
The Wampus Cat Forensics and Debate teams were established at CHS in 2013. Forensics and Debate are academic activities where students compete in various styles of debate (Congressional, Mock Trial, IPDA, Public Forum, Lincoln-Douglas, Big Question) and/or forensics events -- competitive acting, interpretation, and speaking events. Similar to athletic sports, forensics and debate activities are challenging, competitive in nature, and require regular practice, coaching, dedication, and hard work. CHS offers Forensics I-IV and Debate I-III. Our teams compete across the state of Arkansas and bring home both individual and team awards. Our students have the opportunity to earn membership in the National Speech & Debate Association’s National Honor Society through their success at tournaments, along with their service to the forensics and debate community. Our teams participate in the Arkansas Communication and Theatre Arts Association and the National Speech & Debate Association competitive events. We are sanctioned by the AAA.

French Club

Stephanie Grinder, sponsor
This club is open to all students currently enrolled in French classes, native French speakers, or students who have been inducted into National French Honorary. Students will meet on a monthly basis for cultural enrichment activities and guest speakers.

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)

Brandy Langford and Sara Echlin, sponsors
FBLA is a national student organization which is used to enhance and extend the skills taught in the business courses. With the student’s $15.00 membership dues, they will be a registered member at the National, State and local levels and will receive a membership card. Students have monthly meetings, participate in community service projects, and have the opportunity to compete in events associated with business. Students are not required to complete all tasks but are encouraged to participate. Students are also offered the opportunity to participate in leadership roles.

Future Farmers of America (FFA)

Reed Kelley and Macy Taylor, Sponsors  
FFA is a national youth organization for students enrolled in agriculture education. The members participate in Leadership Development Events (LDEs) and Career Development Events (CDEs), raise livestock to show at the local and state levels, participate in community service projects, and develop skills to make them more employable. FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. 

HOSA Future Health Professionals

Charissa Tillery-Harris and Kimberly Elliott, sponsors
A national student organization endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health Science Technology Education Division of ACTE. HOSA’s two-fold mission is to promote career opportunities in the health care industry and enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. HOSA is open to all CHS students who are currently taking any health science course.

Key Club

Heather Lancaster, sponsor
Key Club is the oldest and largest service program for high school students. It is a student-led organization that teaches leadership through service to others. Members of the Kiwanis International family, Key Club members build themselves as they build their schools and communities by offering numerous opportunities, both large and small, for student members to take on leadership roles. Key Club exists on more than 5,000 high school campuses in 30 countries. Motto – Caring Our Way of Life. Members are encouraged (but not required) to accumulate 50 service hours throughout the year. Our focus is on the children of our community.

Math Club

Blake Tinsley, sponsor

Math Club's purpose is to increase interest in math, encourage participation in mathematics contests, and offer help with math subjects offered at CHS, as well as with concepts and skills assessed on the ACT.  Students in Math Club will have opportunities to facilitate the learning of math concepts taught to lower grades, to share special topics in mathematics with their peers, and to prepare for local, state and national math contests.

Model United Nations

William Richardson, sponsor
Model UN and Model Arab League are international competitions in which students role-play the delegates of United Nations countries. During a Model United Nations Conference, students prepare working papers/resolutions, negotiate with supporters and adversaries, resolve conflicts, and navigate United Nations rules of procedures. Model United Nations/Model Arab League provides students the opportunity to think critically, problem solve, and increase their understanding of diplomacy and international politics, global terrorism, poverty, and world hunger.

National Honor Society

Casey Griffith, sponsor
The National Honor Society (NHS) elevates a school’s commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. These four pillars have been associated with membership in the organization since its inception in 1921.Chapter membership not only recognizes students for their academic accomplishments, but challenges them to develop further through active involvement in school activities and community service. At Conway High School, membership is extended to juniors and seniors who have a 3.75+ GPA from their previous academic year and no major disciplinary actions. Members are required to maintain the NHS GPA requirement, along with completing mandatory service hours and club participation. Seniors can earn NHS Honor Cords for graduation, along with an NHS Diploma Seal. 

ProStart Skills USA

Leslee Tell, sponsor
In the Culinary Arts Skills USA club, students put the skills that they learn into practice through various service projects throughout the year. Each semester students serve the faculty dinner during the parent-teacher conferences. They host an annual Chili Benefit Dinner and Silent Auction and cater small functions, fill orders, and host various fund raisers. Ten students are selected to participate in the ProStart Competition. This competition focuses on restaurant management and culinary arts. For each respective competition – culinary or management – students must impress judges from leading industry corporations, colleges, and universities with skills they’ve developed through their Culinary Arts class, where the ProStart curriculum is used.
The Management team consists of five students. Students develop a proposal for the next promising restaurant concept and present it to a panel of industry judges. Next, their problem solving skills are tested as they quickly solve challenges faced by managers daily.
The culinary team consists of five students. The competition highlights each team’s creative abilities through the preparation of a three-course meal in 60 minutes, using only two butane burners, and without access to running water or electricity. There is no room for error, as they are evaluated on taste, skill, teamwork, safety, and sanitation.

Quiz Bowl

Aaron Penn, sponsor
Quiz Bowl is a trivia game played on teams of four. Players buzz in to answer tossup questions, and the team works together to answer bonus questions and lightning-round questions. Questions can cover all academic areas, plus current events, pop culture, and sports. Quiz Bowl teams practice twice a week and attend approximately twelve Saturday tournaments throughout the year culminating in a state tournament in April.

Wampus Cat Robotics

Kim Raup, sponsor
Robotics is focused on problem analysis, design and development of a robot, building of a robot, coding robot, and driving robots in competition settings. For the BEST Robotics competitions, we are given a real world simulation and a box of materials such as wooden boards, Velcro, pvc piping, bike inner tube, etc. Students decide how and what to build using the provided materials. VEX is similar in that students must decide what and how to build the robot, but the materials are limited to VEX only equipment. In both competition formats, students are judged on their design process and in the robot performance.

Spanish Club

Nohora Tedford, sponsor
The Spanish Club is a great opportunity for students to practice the language and learn about Hispanic culture in a social environment. The club meets once a month (Mondays). Members participate in various activities such as crafts, dancing, cooking, foreign films, field trips and more. Volunteers from the Spanish Club are also available to tutor Spanish scholars who may be having difficulty in class. This is a great way for students with a passion for language to strengthen their skills while meeting other students with similar interests.

Student Council

Kayla Ausburn and Lily Darby, sponsors
CHS Student Council is a group of 10th, 11th, &12th grade students whom the student body has elected or who volunteer to represent the student body as a whole. The purpose of the organization is to serve as the voice of student opinion and as a means of cooperation between the students and the faculty. Student Council works to assist in the development of school spirit and to start and carry out projects that will benefit the school as a whole. Student Council members coordinate and plan events such as Homecoming, pep rallies, prom, and other projects. Elected positions include Student Body President, Vice President, Secretary, and Representatives. Students wishing to participate in a non-elected position are considered members-at large.

Technology Student Association (TSA)

Kim Raup, Anita Cegers-Coleman, Remington Griffith, sponsors
The Technology Student Association (TSA) is a national organization that empowers students to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through competitions, leadership opportunities, and hands-on activities. At CHS, our TSA chapter gives students the chance to develop their skills, compete at state and national levels, and build leadership qualities. Whether you're interested in coding, engineering, or design, TSA provides exciting opportunities to take your learning beyond the classroom.  

Twisted Stitches

Jill Imboden and Jenna Myers, sponsors
Twisted Stitches is a craft club focusing on crocheting, knitting, hand sewing, and embroidering. We offer free beginning supplies to students, and some students bring their own projects. The club is sponsored by Mrs. Myers and Mrs. Imboden who have experience in these traditional skills. We have many student members who are quite talented and help others get started on projects. We meet every Tuesday during WIN time. Students are encouraged to come when they can; we realize other clubs meet on Tuesdays. We do not have dues or participate in events outside of school hours. 

Wampus Cats Trap Club (Team)

Mr. Arrel Carter, Damien Morris and Emily Babb, sponsors
Wampus Cats Tram Team is an organization associated with the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission (ARKANSAS YOUTH SHOOTING SPORTS) which is focused on providing a safe environment for participation in shooting sports. This club is open to students in grades 9-12 who maintain a 2.0 GPA and meet other requirements as outlined in club rules.  Practices are held February until the regional competition in May on Sunday afternoons at the Jacksonville Shooting Complex.  We also participate in some local fundraising tournaments as they are announced.  There is a fee involved with this club.

Wellbeing Wednesday

Amanda Sellers, sponsor
The purpose is to promote mental well-being among students by offering tools and techniques that foster resilience and academic success. By engaging in activities that prioritize mental health awareness, students can refresh their minds, reduce stress, and build coping strategies that empower them to navigate the challenges of high school effectively.

Young Democrats

William Richardson, sponsor
The Conway High Young Democrats participate in canvassing, voter rides to the polls, telephone campaigning, and working at campaign headquarters of Democratic candidates during state-wide elections. Students also have participate in state Young Democrat meetings in Little Rock to learn more about the political process. During club meetings, the CHS Young Democrats have simulated debates and informational sessions to inform high school students about the major issues that will be affecting them as voting adults after high school. The club also brings in guest speakers from the Arkansas Young Democrats, as well as candidates for public office.

Young Feminist Alliance

Tressa Wood and Debbie Hibbs, sponsors
The purpose of the Young Feminist Alliance of CHS is to promote empowerment among young women and work toward creating a healthy self-image. The YFA is dedicated in promoting equality, non-violence, self -respect and integrity among young women through exposure to leadership, collaboration, and activism. It is prepared to raise awareness of gender equality among the student body and in turn craft a safe and tolerant social atmosphere for young women.