banner
Navigation Menu Administration Faculty Departments Policies Calendar SOL Testing Announcements Sports Clubs PTSA Alumni DCH Home Page


Clubs and Student Activities

Mrs. Bridget Kelly, Director

Activities

Band

The band is sponsored by Mrs. Deborah Beck-Hallenbeck.

Catering

Catering is sponsored by Ms. Jane Lien and Mrs. Susan Davids.

Chesapeake Academic Challenge Team

The Chesapeake Challenge Team is sponsored by Mrs. Donna Furbish.

The Deep Creek team invites all students who maintain a 2.0 grade average and are passing 5 of 6 classes to join. The season extends from the fall semester through February. A district tournament is held in March and the top Chesapeake team participates in the Tidewater Academic Challenge Tournament.

Weekly matches are played between Chesapeake high school teams and with Lakeland and Nansemond River in Suffolk. During the season, the Deep Creek team practices after school on Mondays and matches are played on Wednesdays. We have a starting team and a backup team for substitutions. Team members answer questions on English, math, history, and science in five rounds of match play.

Chorus

The Chorus is sponsored by Mrs. Natalie Robertson.

Debate

The Debate Team is coached by Mrs. Christina Henry

Students who meet VHSL qualifications for competition may participate in debate.  The competitions are held from October through April.  Students may compete in either Policy debate or Lincoln-Douglas debate.  Tryouts are held by the Coach, Mrs. Henry, English Teacher at Deep Creek High.

Dramatics

Dramatics are sponsored by Mrs. Nicole Robins-Keegan.

Forensics

Forensics is sponsored by Mrs. Darlene Requizo and Mrs. April Emerson.

Honor Council

The Honor Council is sponsored by Mrs. Bridget Kelly.

Mayor's Youth Day

Mayor's Youth Day is sponsored by Mr. Dwight Parker and Mrs. Bridget Kelly.

Miss Deep Creek

Miss Deep Creek is sponsored by Mrs. Natalie Robertson and Mrs. Nicole Keegan.

Model UN

Model UN is sponsored by Mrs. Teresa Johnson and Mr. Robert Mealy.

Orchestra

The Orchestra is sponsored by Ms. Sue Davidson.

ROTC

The ROTC is sponsored by Colonel William Etchison and Master Sergeant Lawrence Johnson.

Stage Crew

The Stage Crew is sponsored by Mrs. Nicole Keegan.

Student Council Association (SCA)

The SCA of Deep Creek provides the leadership for many of the service projects and students activities. SCA homeroom representatives are selected in the fall by homeroom teachers. Officers are voted in by the student body every spring. The Student Council Association is sponsored by Mrs. Bridget Kelly.

School Publicity

School Publicity is sponsored by Mrs. Stephanie Rayfield, Mrs. Brenda Stafford, Mrs. Bridget Kelly and Mrs. Page Bagley.

Writing Awareness Month

Writing Awareness Month is sponsored by Mr. Clark Wiseman.

Yearbook Staff

The Yearbook Staff is sponsored by Mrs. Pam Harris.

Staff members are selected from those who wish to apply. Applications are available from Mrs. Harris in Room 512 during the month of February. Interviews are conducted during the first week of March and twelve students are invited to join each year.


Return to Top

Classes

Senior Class

The Senior Class is sponsored by Ms. Heather Ott and Ms. Sue Dixon.

Junior Class

The Junior Class is sponsored by Ms. Bobbie Boe and Mrs. Kristen McNabb.

Sophomore Class

The Sophomore Class is sponsored by Mrs. Dianne Edwards.


Return to Top

Clubs

After Prom Party

Deep Creek High School organizes an event to offer our students a safe, alcohol and drug-free event after the Senior Prom. The entire event is made possible through generous donations from the faculty, school administration, community organizations, parents and businesses.

Anyone who wants to contribute donations or their time to the 2007 event should contact the club sponsor, Mrs. Stephanie Rayfield, at 487-5473 in the library at Deep Creek High School.

Art Club / Art Honor Society

The Art Club and the National Art Honor Society are sponsored by Ms. Jennifer Winn-Griffin.

Bible Club

The Bible Club is sponsored by Mrs. Susan Davids.

CHROME

Cooperating Hampton Roads Organizations for Minorities in Engineering (CHROME) was established at Deep Creek High School in 1990. Its mission is to increase the number of underrepresented minorities and females entering engineering, mathematics, science and related technical fields. While CHROME targets females and underrepresented minorities, CHROME is not exclusionary.

The CHROME Club is sponsored by Mrs. Pamela Casey.

Drama Club

The drama club is sponsored by Mrs. Nicole Keegan.

Distributive Education Clubs of America

The Distributive Education Club is sponsored by Mr. Donald Gresham and Mr. Don Hurwitz.

French Club / French Honor Society

The French Club and the French Honor Society are sponsored by Ms. Susan Broaddus.

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)

The co-curricular activities of the FBLA provide an awareness of business opportunities, improve leadership and instill a sense of responsibility toward school and community. The FBLA is a business-oriented organization designed for students who are enrolled in business classes. Once a month (second Tuesday), the organization meets during each class period.

The FBLA is sponsored by Mrs. Diana Davis and Mrs. Gwen Pretlow, & Mrs. Joan Harmon.

FBLA Information Page


Future Homemakers of America

Future Homemakers of America is sponsored by Ms. Jane Lien.

German Club

The German Club is sponsored by Mrs. Rosi Martin.

International Students Club

The International Students Club is sponsored by Mr. Jeff Buck.

Future Teachers of America

The Future Teachers of America is sponsored by Mrs. Darlene Requizo.

Key Club

The Key Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month in the Media Center at 3:40 p.m.

National Honor Society

The National Honor Society is sponsored by Mrs. Michelle Waters.

Students against Drunk Driving (SADD) / Pals for Peers

The Deep Creek chapter of Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD) serves to accomplish the goals of the state and national organizations against drunk driving. The main objective is to raise awareness of the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol. Students participate in "student friendly" public awareness programs including speakers, peer role-modeling and alternative activities that exclude the use of alcohol.

The chapter holds monthly business meetings as well as special events that are open to other members of the student body. Membership is open to join anytime during the year. Payment of dues of $5.00 and 85% attendance at meetings is required to maintain membership in the organization.

SADD / Pals for Peers is sponsored by Mr. Scott Reppert.

Spanish Club

The Spanish Club is sponsored by Ms. Sara Sanchez.

Technology Students Association (TSA)

The TSA is a club open to any student who has ever taken a technology course. The club fosters personal growth, leadership, and opportunities in technology, innovation, design and engineering.  Members apply and integrate science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) concepts through co-curricular actives, competitive events, and related programs.  If you enjoy competition and are interested in becoming a member of TSA, contact Mr. Hoover in room #081 o your current technology teacher for more information.  

The Technology Students Association is sponsored by Mr. Lenny Carson, Mr. Cam Pollock, Mr. Leroy Ricks, and Mr. Joe O'Keefe.

Vocational Industrial Clubs of America

The Vocational Industrial Clubs of America is sponsored by Mr. John Jones.


Return to Top

Extracurricular Academic Letter Awards

Program

A student must earn a minimum of 25 points to be awarded an extracurricular academic letter. The number of points awarded is listed below in a Table of Points. All point awards must result from participation outside regular school hours. A student must earn the 25 points between grades 10 and 12 in a consecutive three year period. The exact number of points awarded is at the discretion of the sponsor. A student must enter and earn his points from at least two of the following fields: Chesapeake Challenge Team, Debate Team, Drama Team, Forensics Team, Literary/Art Magazine Staff, Newspaper Staff, Yearbook Staff.

A file of cards on students involved in various activities will be maintained by the Student Activities Sponsor. It is the responsibility of the student to pick up a card and take it to the sponsors of the activities for the recording of points. The sponsor will return the card to the Student Activities Sponsor when they have completed recording the points.

Table of Points

Chesapeake Challenge Team


Debate Team / Forensics' Team

Drama

One-Act Play Competition

Literary Magazine Staff

Newspaper Staff

Yearbook Staff


Return to Top

.