Following are the names of the various clubs and organizations sponsored by Dalton High School. Included is the name of the sponsor, a brief description, and activities.


Academic Bowl : sponsor – C.J. Little; mission – to promote student achievement, academic excellence and to participate in local/state quiz bowl competitions for scholarships; activities include various academic bowl tournaments.

Anchor Club : sponsor – Karen Galyon; mission – service organization for junior or senior girls with a GPA of 3.25 or above; activities include Make a Difference Day, Operation Christmas Child, Adopt a Family, nursing home visitation, Day Care buddies.

Cat Ambassadors : sponsor – Teresa Bennett; mission – public relations group that conducts school tours as needed.

DECA : sponsor – Dr. Joey Wills; mission –to enhance the co-curricular education of students with interest in marketing, management and entrepreneurship; activities include monthly meetings, school-based Enterprise Operation, promotion of special events, community service and regional/state competitions.

Drama Club : sponsor – Wes Phinney; mission – The Dalton High School Drama Club and/or Dalton High School Players promotes participation in the theatrical arts at DHS; activities include various theatrical productions and fundraisers, including One-Act Competition Play, Fairy Tale Theatre, Spring Musical and Coffee House, as well as trips to Georgia Theatre Conference and Georgia Thespians Conference. Open to all students.

FBLA – Future Business Leaders of America: sponsors – Hailey Brock and Doug Shults; mission – to bring education and business together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs; activities include monthly meetings, fund raisers and career exploration and business-related field trips.

FCCLA : sponsor – Missy Millsaps; mission – national student organization that develops leaders through family and consumer sciences education; addresses issues related to family, work, and society.; activities include monthly meetings. Open to all students.

FCA : sponsor – Chad Jordan; mission – largest interdenominational, school based, Christian sports organization in America; purpose – to present to athletes and coaches and all whom they influence the challenge and adventure of integrating Christian principles into their personal lives; activities include weekly meetings, guest speakers, and live music.

French Club : sponsor – Shanda Hester; mission – to promote interest in the French language and to provide a setting for students who share that interest and to promote service learning through service projects; activities include monthly meetings, annual breakfast for DHS operations and maintenance staff, annual carnation sale and T shirt design contest.

Future Educators of America : sponsor – John Brittain; mission – to interest students in the field of education early in their school experience, to promote academic achievement, positive self-image and leadership and to recruit students with diverse racial, social and economic backgrounds; activities include teacher appreciation, seminars, workshops, service projects, scholarships and mentoring.

Georgia Career Association/Jobs for Georgia Graduates : sponsor – TBA; mission – to provide career guidance to students through workshops and competition; activities include regional and state competitions, community service and State Conference for seniors.

German Club : sponsor – Ava Wyatt; mission – to encourage and promote German language and culture; activities include field trips, Mardi Gras party and Welcome Party for German visitors.

Interact Club : sponsor – Barbara Ward; mission – Rotary sponsored organization dedicated to service and international understanding that provides an opportunity for students to work together; activities include Make a Difference Day, Foods Basket, Rotary Track Meet, Blood Assurance Drive and Hands on Georgia project.

International Club : sponsor – Regina Ragon; mission – to promote learning about and exposure to other countries and cultures, increasing student and parent involvement and to facilitate communication and understanding among students and faculty at DHS; activities include fund raisers, candy sales and dances.

JROTC Color Guard : sponsor – Command Sergeant Major (Ret) Heriberto Vazquez; mission – to perform in school, local, area and state activities and competitions; activities include drill meets and school and local activities and ceremonies.

JROTC Drill Team : sponsor – Command Sergeant Major (Ret) Heriberto Vazquez : mission – to perform in school, local, area, and state activities and competitions; activities include drill meets and school and local activities and ceremonies.

JROTC Raiders : sponsor – Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Michael Pilvinsky; mission – to learn military skills and to accomplish personal physical challenges in an outdoor setting; activities include camping, hiking, rappelling first aid training, mountaineering, Ropes Coursebackpacking, learning navigation with map and compass and team building activities.

JROTC Rifle Marksmanship Club : sponsor – Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Michael Pilvinsky; mission – to promote air rifle safety and competitive marksmanship; activities include marksmanship competitions at the local, region, state and national levels.

Key Club : sponsor – Susan Brigman; mission – community service; activities include food drives, coat drives, Heart Walk, Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, collect money for Muscular Dystrophy and hand out Valentines Day cards to hospitalized patients.

Latin Club : sponsor – Dana Miller; mission – to promote interest and the study of the Classics; activities include Latin Club dinner, bake sale, National Latin Week activities, field trips and plays.

Math Club : sponsors – Amanda Hawkins and Hannah Lewis; mission – represent DHS in math competitions; activities include local, region and state competitions.

Mock Trial Team : sponsor – C.J. Little; mission – to participate in academic competitions to promote student achievement and academic excellence and to compete for scholarships; activities include various local, region and state competitions.

National Art Honor Society : sponsor – Catherine Kinsey; mission – to inspire and recognize students who have shown ability and interest in art. For students in grades 10-12 who have completed one year of art and maintained a B average; activities include field trips to art exhibits and community service projects.

National Beta Club : sponsors – Tina Scibilia and Annie Chatfield; mission – to promote character, to develop leadership skills, to encourage service involvement and to recognize achievement. For grades 9 – 12. Requires a GPA of 3.0.

National Honor Society : sponsors – Charlene Higgins and Teresa Harper; mission – to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership and to develop character; activities – various community service activities and tutoring for other DHS students.

Odyssey of the Mind : sponsor – Lisa Hackney; mission – to promote the creative problem solving process through collaboration and affiliation with peers; activities include local, region, state and national competitions.

Pep Club : sponsor – Hannah Lewis; mission – to promote school spirit; activities include decorating lockers, school hallways and competition areas and providing treats and goodie bags to athletic teams.

Philosophy Club : sponsor – Ava Wyatt; mission – to encourage and promote the independent study of philosophy; activities include after school meetings to discuss philosophical topics.

Science Club : sponsor – Annie Chatfield; mission – to promote science excellence and explore careers in science; to design and carry out experiments and to compete in science competitions.

SkillsUSA : sponsors – Melanie Patrick, Nancy Hallsworth and Tim Fleming; mission – to teach job skills and leadership; activities include service projects, industry related field trips, seminars and regional/state competitions.

Spanish Club : sponsor – Mary Beth Sanders; mission – to expose students to the Spanish language, culture and civilization; activities include community service projects and providing a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior.

Student Council : sponsors – Beth Nysewander and Ruth Doyle; mission – to provide an official voice of students’ opinion through elected officers and representatives, to promote the exchange of information and ideas among students at DHS and to act as a liaison between the student body and the faculty and administration; activities include organizing various school activities, elections and community and school service projects.

Students Staying Straight : sponsor – Amanda Hawkins; mission – to promote drug free living; activities include providing information on the dangers/risks of drug and alcohol abuse and the making of healthy choices.

Technology Students Association (TSA) : sponsor – Mark Hines; mission – to prepare students for the challenges of a dynamic world by promoting technological literacy, leadership and problem solving that results in personal growth and opportunities; activities include Annual Technology Day, Annual State Conference, fund raisers, field trips, bi-weekly meetings and guest speakers.

Y Club : sponsor – TBA; mission – to create, maintain and extend throughout the home, school and community high standards of Christian character; activities include various school and community service projects