Clubs

Club Name

Sponsor

Room #

Purpose

Art Club

 

300

To learn about and create all types of artwork. The club meets weekly and is open to all students, including students outside of the schools offered art classes. To learn more about the Manor Art Club join the Art Club in Schoology Use code V5S8-FVHJ-MQ84F

Chess

J. Yancey

135

To promote the playing of chess

 Debate Club

 

 To examine every side of important and controversial issues in an atmosphere of reasoned argument and respectful discourse. 

DECA


Distributive Education Clubs of America


B. Barfield
Advisor

224

To prepare leaders and entrepreneurs for careers and education in marketing, finance, hospitality, management, and other business areas

Drama

  M. Schares

120

To engage in meaningful theatrical activities and productions

ECMC Scholars

R. Thompson

 Library

ECMC Scholarship Foundation is for first-generation, college-bound students of all ages to further their education goals. Through innovative outreach programs, we convey to students the importance of completing high school,and we continue our mission by developing and distributing programs that focus on college access, retention and success.

FBLA

Future Business Leaders of America


Advisor

221

To promote leadership development and career preparation in the area of business

FCCLA

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America

K. L. Roberts, Advisor

310

To promote personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences classes For more information
http://www.fcclainc.org/  or http://www2.mecc.edu/fccla/

Forensics

C. Edwards

 

To develop speaking and acting skills, gain self-confidence and poise, and to learn how to express ideas clearly and convincingly.

French Club

G. Poiri


134

To promote a greater appreciation of the French language and culture

Fuel Up to Play 60 (FUTP60)

K. L. Roberts

Program Advisor

310

Designed to engage and empower youth to take action for their own health by implementing long-term, positive changes for themselves and their schools
http://www.fueluptoplay60.com/

 Key Club

 K.L. Roberts
Program Advisor

 310

Sponsored by the Portsmouth Kiwanis, Key Club is an international, student-led organization that provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership. For more information, visit https://www.keyclub.org/

Latin Club


133

To promote the study of the classics

Mu Alpha Theta National Honor Society for Mathematics

D. Murray

 207

To promote a love for mathematics and to participate in projects using mathematics 

Model UN

P. Flagg

128

Model UN (United Nations) is a club based in international politics that requires active debate, discussion, and awareness of the current issues facing the global society.  Students with a high desire to raise their global awareness, practice their interpersonal skills, and compete with other schools should consider this club.

National Honor Society

  E. Malnati

116             

To promote scholarship, service, character and leadership

(by invitation only)

RHO Kappa 
National Social Studies Honor Society



E. Malnati


 
116

To promote scholarship, services, citizenship, volunteerism, character and leadership in the area of social studies 
( by invitation only ) 

 Robotics Club

 L. Douglas

 226
Thursdays
2:30- 4PM

The robotics club is an entry-level club that focuses on design, building, and programming through the implementation of the engineering design cycle.

 SCA
Student Council Association


107 

To promote student participation within the school and community 

Scholastic Bowl

 S. Urquhart

 109

Academic competition with schools in the Tidewater area

Spanish Club

W. Tubbs

134

To promote a greater appreciation of the Spanish language and culture

VADA
Violence. Alcohol and Drug Awareness

K.L. Roberts

310

To empowering teens to become advocates with  keeping their schools and communities alcohol and drug free

Y -Street

 K.L. Roberts

 310

Virginia's largest youth led organization. Members of Y St. are promoters, activist and leaders fighting for a healthier Virginia. 

YOVASO

Youth of Virginia Speak Out About Traffic Safety

K.L. Roberts

310

To educate, encourage, and empower youth to advocate for safer driving among peers and develop strategies that target specific problems

YSA

Youth Service America

K.L. Roberts

310

To expand the impact of the youth service movement through volunteering and service-learning.