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Art Club
Mrs. Jacobson CHS metal building
Art Club is open to any student with an interest in the visual arts. Art Club meets twice a month, during which time students have the opportunity to explore a variety of art media. Students need not have prior art experience to join. Other activities may include museum tours in the community and surrounding areas.
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Century Spirit (Yearbook)
Mrs. Skalicky Room 117
The Century Spirit is the official yearbook of Century High School. The Spirit is a full-color yearbook that has ranked #1 in the state for many years and has been recognized as one of the top 10 yearbooks in the nation several times in the last few years.
The Spirit offers students opportunities to grow in their knowledgeable of desktop publishing, photography and various aspects of print journalism.
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Century Star (Newspaper)
Mrs. Skalicky Room 117
The nationally award-winning Century STAR staff investigates and reports the news of Century High School and the Bismarck community. These stories are published once a month in a 32-56 page newsmagazine that is distributed at Century, the Bismarck Public Library, Youthworks, several Starbuck's locations, Steep Me, and Riverside Cafe. To produce the newsmagazine, STAR staff members learn to use Creative Suites software (In-Design, Photo Shop, and Illustrator) and SLR cameras.
Individual subscriptions for the STAR newsmagazine can be ordered by dropping off a check for $30 (payable to the Century STAR) at the main office or mailing it to CHS 1000 E. Century Ave., Bismarck, ND 58503.
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Close Up North Dakota (Seniors Only)
Mr. Townsend Room 112 and Ms. Espeland Room 108
Close Up North Dakota is a three day program held in Bismarck every year and is designed to enhance young people's understanding of North Dakota government. Close Up North Dakota goes beyond the textbook and creates a participatory environment for the learning process. Close Up North Dakota focuses on the Legislative Branch of North Dakota government when the state legislature is in session and the Executive or Judicial branches when the Legislature is not in session. Participation is limited each year.
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Close Up Washington (grades 10-12)
Mr. Townsend Room 112 and Ms. Espeland Room 108
Close Up Washington is a weeklong study visit to the nation's capital, and have the opportunity to experience government and political process firsthand. Close Up Washington participants get an "inside" look at the nation's capital - with the people and places that make Washington, D.C. unique. Close Up Washington costs about $1400 dollars, and usually takes place the last week of March or the first week of April. Fund raising can be arranged if there is enough interest in the program.
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Debate
Mr. Gilbertson BHS
Two-person teams (tag-team style) on a national subject do formal or traditional style debates. All research materials are supplied. Six major tournaments are attended each year.
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DECA
Mr. Olson Room 135
DECA is an association for marketing students. It is for students interested in careers in sales and marketing. Students will build leadership and communication skills through various projects and competitive events. State competition is held in March with the opportunity to advance to the national competition held in April.
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FBLA
Miss DeVaal Room 212
Future Business Leaders of America is a business organization open to all students in grades 10-12. FBLA provides career preparation opportunities, a chance to network with business leaders, conferences, challenging competitions, community service, travel opportunities, and leadership certificate programs. Students have the opportunity to attend two conferences each year.
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FEA
Mrs. Quintus Room 142
Future Educators of America is for students interested in a career in education. Activities include twice-monthly meetings, field trip to University of Mary education department, shadowing a teacher in your area of interest, celebrating National Education week, and more!
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FFA
Mr. Hruby and Mr. Flath Vocational Tech Center
FFA is the student organization that teaches leadership while involving agricultural activities. Activities include public speaking, parliamentary procedure, livestock and crop judging, livestock showing, agricultural mechanics contest, horticulture contests, exhibiting at fairs as well as many other local state and national activities.
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FOFA
Friends of the Fine Arts is an organization whose primary purpose is to support the fine arts. Although most of its members exhibit talent in one or more of the areas of art, music, dance, and drama, a simple love of the arts is all that is required for membership. Activities throughout the year include attendance at concerts, symphonies, the ballet, and plays. Members volunteers their time as ushers for Dakota Stage, Ltd., and help staff the coat check at the local Eagles as a Christmas fund-raiser. Each year the group travels to places such as Minneapolis or Winnipeg to experience a variety of offerings available in such metropolitan areas. Membership is open to both CHS and BHS students.
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French Club
Ms. Kling BHS
The French Club is open to any students enrolled in a French class who are interested in learning more about the culture/ethnic background of the native country, France.
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German Club
Mrs. Schoellkopf Room 212
The German Club is open to any students enrolled in a German class who are interested in learning more about the culture/ethnic background of the native country, Germany.
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Knowledge Master Open
Mrs. Beaudoin Room 113
The Knowledge Master Open is designed to stimulate enthusiasm for learning and recognition for academic accomplishment. The CHS team is chosen at the end of the first 9 weeks' grading period each fall. Criteria includes votes from classroom teachers, scores from standardized testing, and recommendations of advanced placement teachers.
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Latin Club
Ann Pearce BHS
Latin Club is open to all present and former Latin students, grades 9-12. Activities include a pasta-dessert cook-off with French Club, banquet, toga bowling and pizza party, Christmas party and picnic. Latin Club members may also join the Junior Classical League for a $2.00 fee, and attend the JCL state and national convention. Club members are given preference when space is limited in attending Concordia Latin Days at Moorhead in the spring.
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Math Club
Mr. Holen Room 205
The Mathematics Department at CHS will be holding training sessions on problem solving in mathematics for high school students. The sessions are free and open to any students interested in mathematics and problem solving. Goals of the Math Club include improving the score of the local students on the American High School Mathematics Examination which is given each year to over 400,000 students nationwide, and prepares students for participation and regional mathematics competition such as the Tri-College Math Meet and the Minot State University Math Meet.
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National Honor Society Club
Mrs. Sletten Room 102
Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are part of National Honor Society. The focus is volunteerism and the community activities include Wild and Crazy Kids, Patriot Pledges, Open Your Heart, Adopt a Family, selling Christmas cards, the state convention and various other volunteer projects.
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Philosophy Club
Mrs. Brandt Room 110
Philosophy Club meets in order to learn about and discuss world religions and philosophies. Members watch videos, listen to speakers, and read information to facilitate discussions. Any member may suggest an area of study.
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Photo Club
Mr. Conley Room 146
Each member of the Photo Club is responsible to have his or her own camera to use for shooting photos. This club will emphasize the art of good picture taking and what to look for when a photo opportunity arises. Members of the club will organize photo shoots and fund raising activities regularly. Club members will be responsible for taking, developing, and showing their photographs.
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Rocket Club
Mr. Walz Room 133
To join rocket club watch the announcements in the fall or go to room 133 and talk to Mr. Walz anytime! Our club makes many rockets and routinely qualify for nationals. Come join us today!
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Rodeo Club
Mr. Riehl Room 202 and Mr. Hilzendeger Room 210
The Rodeo Club is for those individuals interested in the sport of rodeo. You do not need to own a horse to join; you just need to want to enjoy being around horses and rodeos.
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SADD
Mrs. Foerderer Room 145
SADD is a group of students with a common purpose: to help prevent students from making destructive decisions. They have monthly activities to promote awareness and do public service.
Check the SADD website for more information.
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Science Bowl
Mr. Brackin Science Office
The Dept. of Energy's National Science Bowl is a highly publicized academic competition among teams of high school students who answer questions on scientific topics. The teams are comprised of five students and a teacher who serve as an advisor and a coach. The competition consists of a round robin followed by a double elimination final. The first place team from the regional competition wins a free trip to Washington D.C.
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Science Olympiad
Mr. Walz Science Office
Science Olympiad offers a competitive atmosphere with a variety of science events, such as academic testing, lab work, practical applications, and model building. Students can compete in events relating to biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, or technology. Awards ceremonies recognize individual and team successes.
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Skills USA-VICA
Supported by the Bismarck Technical Center
Skills USA-VICA assist students in developing leadership skills. Students apply principles learned in the classroom to the world of work. Students compete in their vocational specialty at the state and national level.
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Spanish Club
Mrs. Woodmansee Room 206
The members of Spanish Club attend Fiesta Mexicana in Valley City and Festival of Nations in Minneapolis. Dinner at a Mexican restaurant, a cooking contest, and making Spanish crafts are a few of the other club activities.
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Speech Team
Mrs. Tescher Room 123
The Speech Team is an organization that allows students to gain better public speaking, team building, self-confidence, and communications and leadership skills. Members can participate in various categories, which range from humorous and serious interpretations to storytelling.
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Student Congress
Mr. Schmidt Room 208
Student Congress is made up of Senators and Representatives in a mock legislature. Participants propose legislation, debate it, and pass or fail the legislation. Four major tournaments are attended each year.
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Student Council
Mr. Graff and Mrs. Bentz
The purpose of Student Council shall be to promote harmonious relationships, promote positive morals, assist in the management of the school, provide a forum for student voice and channels for student involvement, and to provide orderly direction of school activities.
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Technology Student Association (TSA)
Mr. Conley Room 146-147
Students from all over the state come together and compete in different areas of technology. Some of the different areas of competition include oral and written technical knowledge, Cyberspace Pursuit, Flight Endurance, Imaging Technology, Structural Engineering, motorized vehicles, computer aided drafting, and architectural drafting. There are many competitive fields a student can compete in. The students get together to build/prepare for
competitions.
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Theatre
Mrs. Kinn Room 114
Regardless of your interests, theatre has something for you. Areas of interest include acting, set construction, lighting, sound, and other areas of technical theatre. The theatre program puts on a musical, a three-act play, and other theatrical productions throughout the year.
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