Student
Activities
Student involvement in clubs and organizations is a vital component of a
high school career. South Florence offers the following activities:
ACADEMIC QUIZ TEAM
The Academic Team participates in the district’s Scholastic Search, the Pee
Dee Education Center's Academic Challenge programs and Newberry College
Academic Tournament. The team practices on sample questions for about one
and one half hours a week during the months of October through March. To be
on the Academic Team, you must have teacher recommendations and a commitment
to practices and working as a team.
BETA CLUB
The BETA Club is a service club affiliated with the National BETA Club.
Special projects include raising money for the March of Dimes, volunteering
at the Florence Human Society and at the Children’s Miracle Network. This
club is open to all sophomores, juniors and seniors who have a GPA of 4.0
and no OSS, ISS or record of expulsion.
CHEERLEADERS
Cheerleaders promote school spirit, inspire sportsmanship, and represent
South Florence at athletic events. Junior varsity cheerleaders are selected
from rising 9th and 10th grade students, and varsity cheerleaders are
selected from rising 11th and 12th grade students in the spring of each year
through try-outs. Please see the cheerleader sponsor for specific rules and
requirements.
CHORALIERS
Choraliers are a vocal performance ensemble. The Choraliers perform for
civic organizations, schools, community and churches in the area. Members
must pass vocal auditions which are held in late spring of each year.
Choraliers may receive honors course credit as a member of the advanced
chorus.
CIVINETTES
This is a service organization open to girls in grades 9-12. Members are
expected to attend monthly meetings and participate in school, district, and
international events. Civinettes are affiliated with the Palmetto Civitans
and Civitans International. Dues will vary from year to year.
DRAMA CLUB
The Drama Club members attend plays as well as help with any school plays.
Drama Club is for any student who is taking drama in the current school year
or who has taken drama before in high school.
FLAG TEAM
Working with the Marching Band, this group performs flag routines at all
home football games. Attendance at summer and after school practice is
required. The band director conducts auditions for members each spring.
FRENCH CLUB
The French Club offers students the opportunity to explore the culture of
France outside the classroom. There are special projects which include a
French dinner and possibly a trip to France. No dues are required, and any
student enrolled in French class may join the club.
GOSPEL CHOIR
This group performs at special events throughout the school year. Members
are selected by faculty, and applications can be obtained from Mrs. Smith
and Mrs. Diggs.
INTERACT
Interact is a service club sponsored by the Rotary Club of Florence. The
projects that Interact is involved in are helping needy families at
Thanksgiving, a Christmas party for the elderly, support for the Rotary
"Gift of Life," and honoring teachers during National Educational Week. To
join this club, a student must maintain at least a C average and show
evidence of leadership and school involvement.
JUNIOR CIVITAN
Junior Civitan is a "service club for youth" tailored specifically for
training young people to become "Builders of Good Citizenship" in the home,
the school, the community, and the nation. Its purpose is to develop
initiative and leadership, to encourage youth to live a fuller life enriched
by unselfish service to others, and to give primacy to daily living of the
Golden Rule in all human relationships by precept and example. In order to
join the club, a student must show a willingness to serve the school and the
community.
MARCHING BAND
The "Marching Bruin" Band performs at football games, pep rallies, parades,
contests, and special community functions. Members must audition and must
be enrolled in a band class.
MARSHALS
Marshals serve as ambassadors, escorts, guides, etc., at various school
functions throughout the year. Academically, they are the top 18 rising
seniors and are selected each spring.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
South Florence National Honor Society is affiliated with NHS chapters in all
fifty states. Students are recognized for their accomplishments in
scholarship, leadership, character, and service. Members participate in
projects to foster personal development to improve SFH and the community,
and to promote the ideals of NHS.
Students with a GPA of 4.0 or higher at the end of the previous school year
will receive a letter of invitation during the first nine weeks to apply for
membership into the Margaret Edwards Chapter of the South Florence High
School National Honor Society. Persons who wish to continue the application
process for membership will be given an application packet for completion.
Once the applicants return the completed application packets, the NHS
sponsors will solicit recommendations from teachers, administrators and
other staff members who can attest to the leadership, character, and service
of the applicants. Finally, the faculty council will review the packets and
select the individuals whose application packets reflect their sincere
desire to willingly render service, demonstrate leadership, display sterling
character, and maintain a 4.0 GPA. The NHS sponsors will notify all
applicants of the faculty council’s decision approximately 3-4 weeks after
the initial membership process begins. The induction ceremony will take
place prior to the completion of the second nine weeks.
Any NHS member who transfers to South Florence High School during the school
year must present his/her membership card and the name of the school to one
of the NHS sponsors if he/she chooses to continue affiliation with the
Margaret Edwards Chapter of the South Florence High School National Honor
Society.
NJROTC
The NJROTC teams, which consist of the Armed Drill Team, the Unarmed Drill
Team, Color Guard, and the Academic Team, compete with other NJROTC teams,
march in parades, and participate in school sporting events. The cadets
participate in both school and community activities such as "Special
Olympics," "Ed Op Day," and the Diet Pepsi Run. Membership is based on the
same academic requirements as the sports team, plus aptitude requirements
set by a Naval Science Instructor.
SPANISH CLUB
The Spanish Club is designed to instill a greater appreciation for Hispanic
culture. Members are involved in several service projects such as the
"adoption" of Hispanic children through the Christian Children's Fund and
helping local migrant families. Meetings are held once a month for one half
hour. Members must be enrolled in Spanish class to be a member of the
Spanish Club.
STEP TEAM
One of the most popular clubs at South Florence, this group choreographs and
performs innovative routines at Pep rallies and other special occasions.
Members are selected by faculty, and applications can be obtained from Mrs.
Smith and Mrs. Diggs.
It is the purpose of this organization to cooperate with the administrative
authorities of the school in establishing and upholding standards of honor,
in promoting worthy activities, and in creating respect for high
attainments; to encourage, develop, and extend opportunities for student
responsibilities; to stimulate interest and participation in all student
activities; and to further good citizenship on the part of the students of
the school by fostering sentiments of law and order and developing
appreciation of membership in a democracy by providing the responsibilities
and privileges for participating in such a democracy in school. Student
Council projects include dances, Homecoming activities, Miss South Florence
Pageant, Mr. South Florence Pageant, Awards Night, student body elections,
and class elections.
TRI-HI-Y
Members of TRI-HI-Y participate in school, community and YMCA functions and
are taught strong values. Membership is open to all tenth, eleventh, and
twelfth grade girls who are willing to attend the required meetings and
activities. Members help with fund raisers and group projects.
URSA MAJOR
Ursa Major
is the yearbook for South Florence High School. It reflects the happenings
of the school year. The staff for Ursa Major attends camp for four
days each summer to learn how to produce a high quality yearbook.
Interested students should have a high interest in journalism and be able to
write clear, concise, and graceful sentences.
URSA MINOR
A
Literary magazine published by students at South Florence that are
interested in creative writing and journalism.
WHAT'S BRUIN
The SFHS student newspaper is a member of several national and state
organizations whose purpose is to provide a voice for student events,
achievements, news, and opinions about school, local, national, and world
events.
Students are not required to pay dues but must sell advertisements for the
paper. Special computer training classes maybe required during summer
months. Editor positions are by application to the advisor.
YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
The YMCA sponsors this national organization. It is based on the state
legislative and judicial system. Students attend statewide meetings in
Columbia where they utilize the expertise they have gained during their
weekly meetings.
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