Extracurricular

MISSION: to develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community.

GOAL: instill values of citizenship, give service to the United States, develop a personal responsibility, and instill a sense of accomplishment in high school students.
 

The objectives of JROTC are to educate and train high school cadets in citizenship, promote community service, instill responsibility, character, and self-discipline, and provide instruction in air and space fundamentals.

The AFJROTC program is grounded in the Air Force core values of integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do. The curriculum emphasizes the Air Force heritage and traditions, the development of flight, applied flight sciences, military aerospace policies, and space exploration.

Curriculum opportunities include:

• Academic studies
• Character education
• Life skills education
• Leadership opportunities
• Team-building experiences
• Special Teams competition
• Field trips / training opportunities

No Military Obligation:  The AFJROTC program DOES NOT subject you to a military obligation and is not tied to a recruiting program.  It provides tools for success after high school regardless of a chosen career path.  However, there are benefits available for students wishing to pursue a military career.  Benefits include college scholarships, military service academy appointments, and grade advancement for enlistees in the military services. All participation in ASVAB prep is 100% voluntary and requested by the student.

MSgt Lankford
Aerospace Science Instructor

What do Emory University, Georgia College and State University, and Howard High School have in common?  We all have Best Buddies International.

Best Buddies International is a global movement to include people with intellectual disabilities in friendships, employment, and their communities.  

The Howard High School Best Buddies International club meets in Room 104 or via Teams.

To learn more about Best Buddies International or if you want to get involved, please contact Mrs Anne Murphy in Room 104.

Remind Code: cg286dg

Here is an article about Best Buddies in the Husky Howler (published December 16, 2021).

"Let us lead by serving others." 

Requirements and Being Invited

Sophomores with a GPA of 90.0 or higher are invited in the Fall of their sophomore year. Students will receive a letter in late September to early October giving them more detailed instructions and requirements.
Juniors and Seniors that have not been BETA members at Howard High School before may request a waiver by the end of September. Juniors and Seniors who did not have a 90.0 average at the end of their freshman year, but whose GPA is currently a 90.0 or greater will also receive an invitation.

Induction will be held in mid to late October, but students should go ahead and join by paying their dues to the sponsor and should begin obtaining hours immediately. New members will be required to submit their hours in March with the current members.

General Information

Members will meet every second Tuesday afternoon of the month in the sponsor's classroom unless otherwise directed.

Attendance is mandatory. Three (3) unexcused meeting absences per school year results member being placed on probation. Attendance at the next scheduled meeting is required to regain good standing. A subsequent unexcused absence would result in the member being placed back on probation with the possibility of membership cancellation upon a subsequent unexcused absence.

Check in begins at 2:35 PM. Meetings officially begin at 2:40 PM.

Each person is allowed one absence from a meeting each year. For each additional absence incurred, 1 hour of service will be required.

A total of 5 service hours per school year is required to maintain membership in Beta Club.

Members are required to complete 5 hours of service to their school, community, or peers each school year. Hours must be logged and turned in by Spring Break. Any hours logged after Spring Break can count toward the next school year's hours. Don't forget to get a signature verifying that you completed your service hour!

Each member must maintain a 90.0 GPA.

*It is the members responsibility to check this site on a regular basis to make sure they are up to date on information.

To get involved with the Creative Writing Club and help publish the Paw Print Literary Magazine, contact Mrs. Johnson in the Media Center.

Do you want to improve your public speaking skills and learn to build strong arguments?

Come to the Interest Meeting September 3rd at 2:45 in Room 110 or contact Mr. Merrill or Mrs. Fincher for more information.

DECA Inc., (formerly Distributive Education Clubs of America) enhances the preparation for college and careers by providing co-curricular programs that integrate into classroom instruction, applying learning in the context of business, connecting to business and the community and promoting competition. Our student members leverage their DECA experience to become academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible, experienced leaders.

Please contact Mrs. O'Neal for more information about DECA at Howard High School.

Howard High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) encourages its members to participate in many activities such as competitive events, conferences, chapter meetings, and community service to promote communication, leadership, and team-building skills and to help lead them to a successful future as business leaders. 

For more information about FBLA please contact Mr. Hall.

• Integrity
• Serving
• Teamwork
• Excellence

Please contact Mr. O'Neal or Mr. Yarbrough if you want to get involved or would like more information about the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Middle Georgia FCA        National FCA

The Role-Playing Game (RPG) and Trading Card Game (TCG) Club meets on Wednesdays from 3-4:30 in Room 107.

Contact Mr. Westray to get involved.

Model United Nations (MUN) is an extracurricular activity in which students represent delegates for particular countries in committees that discuss global issues and simulate UN conferences.  

The club that is geared towards creating a better understanding of world problems and events.  MUN provides students with the opportunity to take on the role of a United Nations member and participate in different discussions and conferences where the problems are debated. 

The Howard High School MUN delegation meets every second Thursday at 2:35 in preparation for the  Kennesaw State University Model UN Conference in March.

Some of the benefits of being in MUN are:

• Improve your public speaking skills
• Keep up with current events
• Improve your writing skills
• Build your resume
• Free T-shirt and Food Rush for members

For more information about the Model United Nations at Howard High School, please contact the faculty advisors: Mrs. Redding, Mrs. Terrell, and Mrs. Carson.

Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society is the only national organization for high school juniors and seniors that recognizes excellence in the field of Social Studies. The Rho Kappa chapter at Howard High School provides national recognition for our outstanding students, and encourages an interest in, understanding of, and appreciation for the social studies.

Rho Kappa meets every 2nd Thursday from 2:35-3:30 in Room 112.

For more information, please contact the faculty advisors: Mrs. Redding, Mrs. Terrell, and Mrs. Carson.

Contact Mrs. Farriba in Room 117 to get involved with the Huskies Self-Care and Wellness Club. 

Do you want to be involved in the production of the yearbook?  Contact Mr. Gandy for more information.