Parents participate fully in Runnels school programs.
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| National Honor Society, Jr. Beta Club and other
extracurricular organizations round out the busy academic life at Runnels.
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EARTH CLUBS (SENIOR AND JUNIOR HIGH EARTH CLUB):
Members promote
an awareness of environmental concerns, both globally and locally. Activities
include school wide projects, guest speakers, and field trips.
NATIONAL HONOR
SOCIETY:
The
Runnels chapter of the National Honor Society selects for membership those
students who exemplify its ideals of scholarship, character, leadership, and
service. NHS members perform service projects for the school and for their
fellow students.
QUIZ BOWL TEAMS (JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH SQUADS):
Members study a
wide spectrum of academic facts and practice quick recall and response.
Students compete in academic matches against area schools. |
CHEERLEADERS (VARSITY SQUAD AND JUNIOR HIGH
SQUAD):
These
two cheerleading squads ignite spirit. Junior High Cheerleaders take charge at
seventh and eighth grade games and join in pep rallies. The varsity
cheerleaders plan pep rallies and spirit activities and cheer at varsity
contests. Cheerleaders attend cheerleading camp each summer.
TRI-M HONOR SOCIETY:
Band students who wish to expand their musical
experience and performance skill may become Tri-M members. The Runnels chapter
has twice been runner-up for national Chapter-of-the-Year honors, based on
service to the school as well as musical performance.
FELLOWSHIP
OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES (FCA):
FCA is a service club which works to promote Christian ethics
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SCHOOL CLUBS
AND ORGANIZATIONS |
Student-sponsored activities at Runnels Junior-Senior High
offer an opportunity for every student to be involved in activities outside of
the classroom.
High School Art Club
Junior High Art
Club
National
Art Honor Society
Student Government
Association
Junior Classical League
Senior High
Earth Club
Junior High Earth Club
National Honor Society
Junior Beta Club
Senior Beta
club
Senior High Quiz
Bowl
Junior High Quiz Bowl
Concert
Band
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Varsity Cheerleaders
Junior High
Cheerleaders |
ART CLUBS:
The Art Clubs foster interest in the visual arts. Members take
field trips to museums, galleries, and special events. The clubs provide
special decorations, signs, and banners for school-wide functions.
NATIONAL
ART HONOR SOCIETY:
Students who demonstrate excellence and dedication to the arts
may be selected for membership into the National Art Honor Society.
STUDENT
GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION:
The SGA consists of elected representatives from each grade in
grades 7-12. They sponsor school-wide activities such as homecoming, school
assemblies, club membership drives, and dances.
JUNIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE:
Members of the Junior Classical
League participate in activities which promote an understanding and
appreciation of Greek and Roman history, culture and language.
BETA CLUB
Junior Beta
CLub - grades 6-8
Senior Beta Club - grades
9-12
The Beta Club strives to promote academic
excellence, leadership and service to the school and
community.
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Honor
societies, special interest groups, service clubs, student government, and
competitive groups provide something to interest almost every student. Most of
the student body is active in these organizations.
