The
activities program is designed to offer opportunities for exploring and
developing a student's range of interests and to help the student develop
leadership and poise. Participation in regular activities enables
students to learn how to better plan and work with others.
Clubs meet before or after school. All
clubs must have on file a constitution, list of officers, working budget, and
membership roster. Each club should perform at least one service project
per semester. All projects and fund raising activities must be approved
by the principal and scheduled in advance on the school calendar. Involvement in organizations helps students
develop skills in working together with other students toward a common interest
or purpose. It also allows for the practical application of ideas and
information gained in the classroom. Being involved is one way to ensure
that time spent at Swansea High School is beneficial.
No
school club or group meeting may be announced without the approval of the
faculty sponsor in charge of the activity. No meeting will be held
without the presence of the FACULTY SPONSOR. This includes
meetings, practices, decorating, clean-up, or other group activities.
Students must be supervised at all times for safety reasons.
No
one may be president and/or chief officer of two clubs/organizations
simultaneously.
ACADEMIC
“JETS” TEAM…………………......Sponsor(s):
Ms. Sharpe
Junior Engineering Technical Society Team (JETS)
consists of the best academic math and science performers in the school.
This highly select group prepares for competition with other high school teams
throughout the state in problem solving situations involving math and science.
ANNUAL
STAFF
…………………..……...……..Sponsor(s): Ms. Taylor
Swansea High School's and the SHFA annual
is published at the end of each school year. The annual serves as a
permanent record of school events during the year. It contains individual
student and faculty pictures as well as pictures of clubs, class activities,
and senior superlatives. The Annual Staff is composed of students who
have an excellent academic background, school spirit, and leadership abilities.
ART
CLUB………………………..….………….
Sponsor(s): Ms.
Kaminer
The
Art Club is composed of students interested in the various phases of the
arts. Members work in the art room on extra projects, help with
decorating for the prom and Christmas, and work on business displays.
BETA
CLUB……………………………...………Sponsor(s):
Ms. Taylor and Ms. Campbell
The
Beta Club is a leadership/service organization for tenth, eleventh, and twelfth
grade students. Its purpose is to stimulate effort, reward achievement,
and encourage and assist members to continue their education after high school.
To be eligible for the SHS Beta Club, students must maintain a cumulative grade
average of 3.75. Any member whose GPA drops below a 3.75 will be placed
on probation. If, at the beginning of the next year, the GPA is not back
up to the 3.75 standard, the member will be removed. Attendance at all
meetings is mandatory. Upon missing their third meeting, members will be
dropped from the Beta Club membership.
COMPUTER
CLUB……………………....………....Sponsor(s):
TBA
The
Computer Club is open to students interested in computers. Participants
learn new programs and practice their expertise at the keyboard.
F C
A (Fellowship of Christian Athletics)……….. Sponsor(s): Mr. Lackey
Fellowship
of Christian Athletics (FCA) is open to athletes (male and female) interested
in non-denominational fellowship and is sponsored by the coaching staff.
FOREIGN
LANGUAGE….…….........................Sponsor(s):
TBA
The
Foreign Language Club is open to students interested in Spanish and French
cultures and languages--not just to those taking French and Spanish.
Students participate in events relating to Hispanic and French cultures.
FBLA………...…...…..….…………………….Sponsor(s):
Ms. Myers
The
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) broadens awareness of opportunities
in the business community. Membership is open to any student currently
enrolled in at least one business course and to previous members.
NEW
LIFE……………………………………..Sponsor(s):
TBA
This
club is open to all students (male and female) interested in non-denominational
fellowship.
H O
S A…………………..………………….Sponsor(s):
Mrs. Kemmerlin
Health
Occupations Students of America (HOSA). To be eligible for membership students
must be enrolled in a Health Science Technology course.
TIGER
TIMES……………...…...…………….Sponsor(s):
Ms. Taylor
Swansea High School's newspaper is published
once a month. This scholastic newspaper keeps students and patrons of SHS
up to date on school news and often features human interest stories. It
also provides experience in journalistic writing, editing, and business
management.
SCIENCE
OLYMPIAD TEAM…………...…………....…….Sponsor(s):
Ms. Skinner and Ms. Campbell
The
Science Olympiad Team competes in approximately fifteen different events at the
South Carolina State Science Olympiad Competition in March at Newberry College.
Students often compete in teams of two to three for each of the events and
students from SHFA will be working with students at SHS in preparation for the
competition. If you are interested in Life Science, Forensics, Engineering,
Physics, Chemistry, Earth Science, or Space Science, you will find an event
that you will love. Events from previous years have included Tower Building,
Fossils, Mousetrap Cars, Ecology, Trajectory, Disease Detectives, Forensics, Astronomy,
Helicopters, and many, many others. Please contact Mrs. Skinner or Ms. Campbell
for meeting times.
STEP
TEAM…………………....….………….Sponsor(s):
Ms. Seawright
The
Step Team is a group organized to represent the school. The team
participates in rhythmic movement and dance. The team practices after
school and performs at special events.
STUDENT
COUNCIL………………..……..……..Sponsor(s):
Ms. Porter and Mr. Teater
The
Student Council of Swansea High School continually strives to inform
students/faculty/administration of the activities available and to involve as
many members of the school "family" and community for the promotion
of a strong Tiger Spirit. All members of the Student Council at Swansea
High should be aware of their responsibilities to work and serve. Grade
requirements are a 2.0 grade point average each semester and passing grades in
all required courses.
TIGERS
PAWS FOR CAUSE
..Sponsor(s): Ms. Jones and Ms. Williams
Tigers
Paws for Cause was organized to be a liaison between the student body and the
communities served by the district. Teams of students serve Meals on
Wheels to shut-ins throughout the school year and participate in other projects
to meet school and community needs. 
