Names of Organizations that are underlined have a link to email the sponsor or a website that will provide more information.
Name of Organization
Requirements for Participation
Number of Students
Selection Process?
Outside School Demands? 
Dues? 
Other Comments
 A Cappella  Interest in Music  As many as Approved  Audition, Instructor Approval  Programs in Winter, Spring, Contest in Spring

 None

 

Band            
Basketball    

 

 

 

 
Cheerleaders   9-12 Tryouts in Spring Practices, and games Pay for uniforms  
Cross Country   Unlimited None Practices, Meets in Fall    
Dance Team   12-15 Tryouts in Spring Practices, and games Pay for uniforms  
FCA            
FCCLA Must have taken a FACS class, or pay dues for local only. Unlimited None Occasional days from school and outside school activities. None, worked into FACS class charge Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America is currently the only student driven organization with the family as its central focus.  It gives great opportunity for leadership training. A member may become as actively involved as he/she wishes to be. Membership and active participation provide excellent preparation for adult life.
Football (9th, JV, V) None None None We play varsity, JV and frosh schedules.
Participation in summer weights is encouraged.  
None

Those interested in playing should contact Head Coach Brooks Barta.

Forensics            
FFA

Must be enrolled in Agriculture Edu. Class

about 70-90 None None required, but there are lots of opportunities to get involved in community service, agriculture competitions and practices, leadership development, and recreational chapter activities.  We work around other school activities. None The Holton FFA is involved and recognized on the district, state, and national level.  The FFA Chapter has a wide variety of opportunities for involvement, leadership development, travel, scholarships and prize money, competition, service, and meeting lots of new people.  Talk to a member of the FFA Chapter Leadership Team or Mr. Larison if you are interested in getting involved.
Golf   20 None Practices, Meets

None

 
Jazz Band            
Journalism Journalism I 20-25 per class Application/Interview 2-4 hours on layout week after school No, but required to sell advertising  Go to the Holtonian Webpage!
KAYS None Unlimited None Yes, because KAYS is a service organizatation. $5.00 KAYS is a service organizatation.
Lettermen Varsity Letter in a sport Unlimited Varsity Letter in Sport Sell Magazines as Fundraiser None

 

Math Team            
Model United Nations Be a student in good standing Unlimited Application in September Researching and writing, attendance at Topeka Model UN on March 6 & 7, 2006, one evening practice in February. None

For students who enjoy researching, writing, and debating current international topics

Musical Be a dedicated Student in Good Standing Varies by Musical Audition in Fall Attend nightly practices and performances Deposit for scripts  
National Honor Society 3.6 GPA, Junior/Senior Varies Form, teacher selection Few. Blood Drive and meetings as necessary. Yes. $5.00  
Notables  Interest in Music As many as Approved  Audition, Instructor Approval, good teacher recommendations Community Performances, Concerts, Contest in Spring Tux/Dress costs  
SADD None As many as possible None No.  Optional Activities $5 per year

Student need to be committed to making the best choices possible and being a role model to other students

 

Science Club (Slang Name Pending)            
Summer Weights and Conditioning Those students grades 7-12 who wish to become healthier. Unlimited None Sessions start in June, and last through the start of Fall sports None Contact Coach Brooks Barta for further details.

Volleyball No requirements Unlimited None Practice Daily (3:30-5:45). Weekly matches. None.  Contact Mrs. Watkins or Ms. Swisher for further information.
Winter Weights Club For students in grade 9-12 and not participating in a winter sport Unlimited None Workouts will be from 3:15-3:45 every Tuesday and Thursday during the winter sports season. None Contact Coach Brooks Barta for further details.
Wrestling For Students wanting to participate in a winter sport. Unlimited None Practices after school. Weigh-ins before. Meets across state. None Contact Mr. Philips for more details.


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