Clubs & Activities
2023-24 CLUBS
ACT CLUB
Sponsor Mr. Durkin
Mission Statement: This club exists for the benefit of the BCS community by offering free peer-tutoring and general information to BCS students for all sections of the ACT, which includes English, Math, Reading and Science.
Meeting Info: Wednesdays during lunch in room A105. Contact Jackson Cooke or Henry Archer for more information.
Bass Fishing
Sponsor: Josh Jones
Mission Statement: We want to promote all that is good and wholesome about competitive and recreational fishing, ecology, and the Biblical stewardship of God’s creation. We want to work, compete, be team members, increase in knowledge, and ultimately glorify God in fishing. We want to be salt and light to the world of fishing.
Meeting Info: One Thursday every month at 8:15 a.m. in the Team Room.
Board Game Club
Sponsor: Dr. Houston
Mission statement: The Board Game Club exists to use board and card games to promote fellowship and teamwork among the student body.
Meeting info: Fridays at lunch in A202
Book Club
Sponsor Mrs. Sumerford (dsumerford@bcsk12.org)
Mission statement: The book club exists for those who love reading and enjoy sharing in discussions about the reading. Members support and encourage each other in a small group community as they discuss books from a Christian worldview and interpret how they should live as God instructs us. The club meets twice a month during lunch on designated days.
Chess Club
Sponsor: Mr. Stuart (kstuart@bcsk12.org)
Mission Statement: Chess Club exists to provide students with a social, instructional, and competitive environment where they can develop cognitive skills and enjoy the game. It is open to players of all levels, including those new to the game. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in tournaments to help improve their chess abilities.
Meeting Info: Tuesdays and Fridays during lunch in A-109
Coloring Book Club
Sponsor: Mrs. Pressley (hpressley@bcsk12.org)
Mission Statement: The Coloring Book Club is dedicated to creating a vibrant community where members can come together to explore their artistic talents, share their passion for coloring, and support one another on their creative journeys. We are committed to providing a welcoming space for individuals of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists, to express themselves through the colorful world of coloring. This club offers students a therapeutic escape from the stresses of everyday life and encourages students to share their colorful creations with others.
Meeting Info: Tuesdays during lunch in Room H109
Debate Club
Sponsor: Dr. Albritton (jalbritton@bcsk12.org)
Mission Statement: The Briarwood Debate Club exists to serve as many students as possible through exposure to a diversity of debate, public speaking, and performance opportunities, both as observers and participants. We hope to be able to strengthen the ability of students to express their viewpoints through research and opposition.
Meeting Info: Mondays during Lunch in Room 212
Digital Art Club
Sponsor: Mrs. Youngblood (byoungblood@bcsk12.org)
Mission Statement: The Digital Art Club meets weekly to share skills and learn new techniques. Members encourage each other to grow in their abilities while also seeking to use their skills to honor the Lord, and serve one another and the school community.
Meeting info: Lunchtime on Monday in the Art Room
Environmental Club
Sponsor: Mrs. Dirks (rdirks@bcsk12.org)
Mission Statement: This club exists to honor God and the creation He has blessed us with by taking care of it through school recycling collection and clean-up days at Oak Mountain State Park. This club will allow students to engage in volunteering while also enjoying nature by hiking and working to clean up our local areas.
Meeting Info: Bi-monthly; Friday. Contact Mrs. Dirks for more information.
Gardening & Botany Club
Sponsor Houston and Rigdon and Bautista
Meeting info: Mondays at lunch in A202 or A204
Intercede Prayer Club
Sponsors Rigdon & Hopkins ( krigdon@bcsk12.org, ahopkins@bcsk12.org )
Meeting info: Tuesdays at lunch in H204 or A204
Mission Statement: Our mission is to grow a community within our school that focuses on uniting in prayer and living for Christ to make His name known. We want to make Intercede a group that can build relationships and talk about how God is moving in our lives through prayer. Our goal is to passionately share the importance of prayer and unity as a Christian with anyone who is willing to listen! Romans 8:26 “...but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us…”
Key Club
Sponsor Dr. Rigdon (krigdon@bcsk12.org)
Meeting info: Thursdays at lunch in A204
Mission Statement:
The Briarwood Key Club is a student-led organization that provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character, and develop leadership all while reflecting Christ and the principle of service outlined in Luke 12:48
Physics Competition Club
Sponsor: Dr. Houston (mhouston@bcsk12.org)
Mission Statement: To prepare for physics competitions and to develop an increased understanding of how God designed the world to work as a system.
Meeting Info: Lunchtime on Thursdays in A202.
Writing Club
Sponsor: Mrs. Pressley (hpressley@bcsk12.org)
Mission Statement: The Writing Club exists to provide students with a safe place to express themselves and their emotions while growing creatively through poetry and writing. We want to prompt students to be creative and to engage with each other in an encouraging manner that will glorify God.
Meeting info: Thursdays during lunch in Room H109
Sporting Clay Shooting Club
Sponsor Mr. Collie (ccollie@bcsk12.org)
Mission statement:The lions sporting clays team exists to educate, inform, and compete in
competitive sporting clays.
Schedule: Every Tuesday afternoon beginning the last week of January through the end of
may.
Where: Selwood farms located in Alpine, Alabama.
What is required to be on this team?
1) completed application form
2) Access to a league-approved shotgun
3) Proper safety certification
4) Must be a current BCS student on good terms with the school.
How is the team chosen? The members of the Lions sporting clays team will be chosen based on their application. The team is chosen by the team advisors.
What is required of members?
1) SAFETY AND RESPONSIBILITY AT ALL TIMES.
2) Respect for each other, and the equipment and facilities used.
3) Attendance at all practices, meetings, and training sessions.
4) A desire and work ethic to improve your skills and compete.
What does a typical practice day look like?
Depending on your schedule, either after school gets out or after 7th period, we
will depart for Selwood. Transportation will not be provided. (You are welcome to carpool though, as
Selwood is about a 35-minute drive) We will then sign in at the front office, shells will be distributed, and you will get your card from the office. We will then shoot the course (either 50 or 100 targets)
This typically takes 1.5/ 2 hours. We typically go eat as a team after we are done shooting, but that is not required.
Tutoring Club
Sponsor: Mrs. Ford (hford@bcsk12.org)
Mission Statement: This club exists for the benefit of the BCS community by offering free peer-tutoring to BCS students.
Meeting Info: Mondays during lunch in the Library. Contact Mrs. Ford for more information.
Model UN Club
Sponsor: Mr. Barnhill (gbarnhill@bcsk12.org)
Mission Statement:
Meeting Info: Friday lunch in Mr. Barnhill’s room
ORGANIZATIONS
Mu Alpha Theta - Math Honor Society
Sponsor: Mrs. Anderson (landerson@bcsk12.org)
Meeting Info: No set meeting dates. Room 206.
Other Info: Membership is determined by meeting criteria for grades in high school math classes. Four service hours of tutoring per semester and serving at the Briarwood Math Tournament in January are required.
National Honor Society
Sponsor: Mrs. Dirks (rdirks@bcsk12.org
Mission Statement: The purpose of this chapter shall be to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote worthy leadership, and to encourage the development of character in students of Briarwood Christian School.
Meeting info: Twice per semester at scheduled times with members.
Other Info: Members are determined by the selection process. Eligible candidates, 11th or 12th grade and a weighted cumulative GPA of 4.0 or higher will receive forms to apply in August & January. Members must maintain a 4.0 and exemplary character & complete 8 service hours per semester beyond other required hours.
Société Honoraire de Français
Sponsor: Mrs. Swafford (hswafford@bcsk12.org)
Mission Statement: The aim of this organization is to stimulate interest in the study of French, to promote high standards of scholarship, to reward scholastic achievements, to create enthusiasm for and an understanding of Francophone cultures, and to promote international friendship.
Meeting Info: Monthly meetings in Room 110. Contact Mrs. Swafford for more information.
Other Info: Candidates must maintain a grade of at least A- (A minus) (or equivalent) in French for three consecutive semesters prior to, and including, the semester of induction. Membership shall be based on scholarship in general and scholarship in French in particular, along with interest, participation and leadership in French activities.
Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica
Sponsors: Mrs. Rollins (nrollins@bcsk12.org) and Ms. Sims (jsims@bcsk12.org)
Mission Statement: The purpose of this chapter is to promote Spanish language acquisition and to encourage students to work to become fluent one day, remembering that language is a strong tie between people of different regions and ethnicities. We seek to encourage students to become global citizens and to be welcoming to Hispanics in their community, as they seek to live out the Great Commission at home and abroad.
Meeting Info: Once a quarter at scheduled times with members. Members also meet for cultural events as opportunities arise.
Other info: Candidates must be at least a Sophomore and maintain a grade of at least A- (A minus) in Spanish for three consecutive semesters prior to, and including, the semester of induction. Membership shall be based on scholarship in general and scholarship in Spanish in particular, along with interest, participation and leadership in Spanish activities.
Student Government Association (SGA)
Sponsors: Mrs. Greene (agreene@bcsk12.org)
Mission Statement: To promote and institute positive relations between staff, administration, students, school organizations, and the community, while upholding the standards of leadership, scholarship, ministry, missions, and school pride. The purpose of this organization shall be: To develop civic responsibility, leadership, scholarship, service, and human relations with the student body. SGA serves two distinct functions: legislation and service.
Meeting Info: Wednesday, 7:20 a.m., Library.
Other Info: This is an elected position, voted on by class peers in the Spring of the preceding term. Applications must be pre-approved by faculty to be considered for ballots.
Student Ambassadors
Sponsors: Mrs. Calvert (acalvert@bcsk12.org) and Mrs. Ford (hford@bcsk12.org)
Mission Statement: To serve as an ambassador for BCS and Christ as we welcome and demonstrate hospitality to visitors throughout the year.
Meeting Info: As needed. For more information, contact Mrs. Calvert or Mrs. Ford.
National Art Honor Society
Sponsors: Mrs. Youngblood (byoungblood@bcsk12.org) and Mrs. Merry (dmerry@bcsk12.org)
Mission Statement: The Mission of this organization is to support members in their efforts to attain the highest standards in art scholarship, character, and service, and to bring art to the attention of the school and community. Our desire, by the grace of God, is to create Art and Artists who will leave a Gospel footprint in our culture.
Meeting info: Contact Mrs. Youngblood for more information.
