DOUGHERTY HIGH CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS
Principal’s Advisory Board Jerry Sanders jerry.sanders@docoschools.org The purpose of the Principal Advisory Board is to bring parents, school employees, students and community members together to create a better understanding of and mutual respect for each other's perspectives and share ideas for increasing student achievement and performance. | Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Bakari Bryant bakari.bryant@docoschools.org This club is the largest Christian sports organization in America. It focuses on serving local communities by equipping, empowering and encouraging people to make a difference for Christ. FCA is open to all grade levels and meets every Wednesday morning at 7:45 AM for a student-led devotion or speech. |
Trojan International Club Kendra Wilson kendra.wilson@docoschools.org Jhansi Muthyala jhansi.muthyala@docoschools.org Farha Begum farha.begum@docoschools.org Outside of history class, there is probably no better way to learn about other countries and their histories, cultures, and traditions than International Club. Whether it be through a deep dive into European nations, cooking and trying dishes across Asia, or listening to the music of South America, International Club members will meet new people, learn new foreign languages, celebrate new holidays, and expand their horizons. | Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Khadijah Ali khadijah.ali@docoschools.org Bakari Bryant bakari.bryant@docoschools.org Jasmine Andrews jasminelandrews@docoschools.org The student-athlete advisory committee is comprised of student-athletes representing each of the athletic sports. The SAAC's roles are to: promote communication between athletics administration and student-athletes, generate a student-athlete voice within the school, build a sense of community within the athletics program involving all athletics teams, and organize community service efforts and to promote a positive student-athlete image on campus. |
Mock Trial Team James Hubbard james.hubbard@docoschools.org Mock Trial is an activity where you get to be a part of a team that simulates an actual lower court trial. Students participate in rehearsed trials to learn about the legal system in a competitive manner. Your role in Mock Trial depends on what part of the trial you are acting out, and you’ll get to compete on a local and possibly regional level. | Academic Decathlon Antonio Laidler antonio.laidler@docoschools.org Academic Decathlons are competitions where students are tested in a variety of academic subjects via multiple choice tests, performance events, and an essay. You get to work in a team, and you can compete against other teams and schools. |
Georgia SkillsUSA Debbie Williams debbie.williams@docoschools.org Georgia SkillsUSA members participate in local, state, and national activities provided through trade and industrial, technical, and health occupations courses and programs. The mission of SkillsUSA is to develop leadership skills and workplace competencies that students will need to success in a constantly changing global workplace. The organization provides many opportunities for leadership development and skills training. Competition in over 70 leadership, health occupations, occupationally related, and trade, industrial, and technical contests is offered at the region and state levels, culminating with the SkillsUSA Championships in Kansas City, Missouri, in June. | National Beta Club Cynthia Kerce ctowns@docoschools.org Samantha Fields samantha.fields@docoschools.org The National Beta Club is an honor organization that recognizes outstanding academic achievement, promotes strong moral character and social responsibility, encourages service to others, fosters leadership skills, and provides settings for you to develop strong interpersonal skills. Beta holds conventions for students where they can compete in all sorts of academic areas for awards, scholarship, and monetary gifts. Beta is also a service organization that encourages high moral character and provides some of the best student leadership training offered. |
Math Club Micah Williams micah.williams@docoschools.org If math, statistics, or numbers in general spark your interest, consider working with them competitively by joining Mathletes. You may not have all the knowledge that you need to be competitive, but the club will be a great way for you to get ahead in your math classes and possibly to even compete with a team once you’re ready. | Tro-Tek Warriors Robotics Team Twila McKever twila.jackson@docoschools.org Shyquandra Arline shyquandra.arline@docoschools.org Robotics professionals are in high demand in today’s tech companies, where machine learning and artificial intelligence are hot topics. It’s worth joining a robotics club to see if you have a passion in this field—it could set you up for a lucrative career in the future. |
Dohiscan Katrina Towns katrina.towns@docoschools.org The Dohiscan Yearbook Club is a very special high school tradition. As a member of the yearbook club, you’ll document your fellow students doing amazing things throughout the year, and your reports will be put in print for the entire school to see. This is definitely an organization that’ll give you something great to show for your efforts. | Chess Club James Hubbard james.hubbard@docoschools.org Chess is a complicated game that requires strategy, careful thinking, and practice. By joining the chess club, you’ll have the opportunity to learn new strategies to beat your opponents and the opportunity to practice playing against other students, giving you a fun challenge. You may even get to participate in chess tournaments. |
Art Club/Art National Honors Society Samantha Fields samantha.fields@docoschools.org The purpose of the art club is to provide students who have an interest in art, an opportunity to explore art and craft forms beyond what is offered in the curriculum. This club promotes imagination and creativity and provides activities for students of all levels of interests and abilities. You do not have to have any prior art experience to join Art Club. This is an excellent opportunity for students to get involved, learn about different art techniques, and simply have fun. The DHS National Art Honor Society is an organization designed to inspire and recognize DHS students who have shown outstanding ability in art. Selected members help bring art education to the attention of our school and community by participating in art shows and contests, and volunteering in art-related activities that benefit our school and community. | Delta Gems/Embodi Seqaous Walker-Williams seqaous.walker@docoschools.org The Delta GEMS goals are: to instill the need to excel academically; to provide tools to enable girls to sharpen and enhance their skills to achieve high levels of academic success; to assist girls in proper goal setting and planning for their futures in high school and beyond; and to create compassionate, caring, and community-minded young women by actively involving them in service learning and community service opportunities. The Delta GEMS framework is designed to provide specific skills that develop a CAN DO attitude through interactive lessons and activities that provide opportunities for self-reflection and growth. EMBODI (Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence) is a national program sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a public-service sorority. The purpose of the program is to focus on improving the plight of the African-American male. |
Spanish Club Janet Studdard janet.studdard@docoschools.org The Spanish Club is open to any student who enjoys learning about customs, traditions, and cultures of Spanish speaking countries. Activities may include crafts, cooking, movies, and field trips while promoting cultural diversity. | Trojan Tribune Newsletter/Newspaper Katrina Towns katrina.towns@docoschools.org For students interested in journalism, there’s no better extracurricular than contributing to your high school newspaper. High school newspapers cover topics ranging from the arts and sciences to current events and from school-related stories to editorials. Working for a school paper gives you the opportunity to explore a variety of interests while developing your voice and writing skills. In addition, it’s possible to obtain editor roles for your high school newspaper, giving you more of a say in what makes it into the paper and school website. |
HOSA Reshemah Spurlin reshemah.spurlin@docoschools.org HOSA – Future Health Professionals, formerly known as Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), is an international career and technical student organization endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health Science Technology Education Division of ACTE. | Dougherty For Change Twila McKever twila.jackson@docoschools.org This club was established to change the community mindset in regards to Dougherty High School. This is an outreach program where students will get involved in the community through community service projects. They will also participate in various on campus projects to beautify the school inside and out. |
Student Council Zaria Davis zaria.davis@docoschools.org Student council is a group of student leaders who work with the sponsor to collaborate with others to impact their school community, which impacts their city or town, which impacts our state, which impacts our country, which changes the world. If you want to make a difference, this is the club for you! | Trojan Playmakers (Drama Club) Alexandria Stewart alexandria.stewart@docoschools.org This club is home to our theatre enthusiasts. If you want the opportunity to act and practice your interpretation skills with a group, this is the club to join. You may get to audition for and star in plays for our school, and perhaps might even participate in acting competitions. |
Debate Team James Hubbard james.hubbard@docoschools.org If you want to get good at public speaking, reporting on current events, and making effective arguments, debate is the club for you. Through debate, you’ll have the opportunity to compete locally, regionally, and nationally in a variety of events that span from acting to intense 45-minute debates. Students who participate in speech and debate usually fall in love with it, and can often be found in suits competing at tournaments on weekends. | Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Wanda Sesberry wsesberr@docoschools.org Daniel Porter daniel.porter@docoschools.org For all you students who are set on entering the corporate world, join FBLA to get a head start on your career. FBLA is the largest career student business organization in the world. It helps students develop the skills they need to succeed in the workplace. |
