Clubs & Activities

HUMANITIES HONORS (ACA)
Grade Level: 9-12
PEIMS # 03221600 One Year (One Credit)
Prerequisite: None
Humanities Honors examines and analyzes historical and cultural movements as reflected in various art forms;
the conditions that encourage creativity; and the manner in which art responds to political, social and
philosophical movements. Critical reading and writing are stressed.

**Acceptance to the Decathlon Team is
required to participate.

Sponsors:
Cheyne Cox
Jacob Schaefer
Frankie Verner

Connect with fellow students who share a passion for human biology and healthcare! Members explore the human body and its systems through hands-on learning. This club helps underclassmen prepare for advanced high school classes (like Anatomy, Health Science Practicum, and Forensics) and gives upperclassmen a competitive edge in future college healthcare programs.

Meetings: Fridays C 201

Sponsor:
Dr. Orlando Oliver

Sponsors:
Lisa Fojt
Stephanie Juarez
Mallory Platz

Love baking or just love desserts? Come join Baking Club! We’re a fun, welcoming group where students can share recipes, try new treats, and enjoy some delicious desserts together. We meet on the third Thursday of every month in Room C233. Bring your sweet tooth and come bake with us! 🧁🍪

Sponsor:
Vanessa Ramirez

The BH Bass Club is open to all BHHS students. We are a member of the Southeast Texas High School Fishing Association which is the largest tournament trail in the nation. Our season consists of five qualifying tournaments and a two-day championship. The season runs from January through May. 

If you love to fish and love the outdoors, this is the club for you!

Sponsor: 
Lance Murphy

Sponsor:
Cheyne Cox

Sponsor:
Joseph Longorio

BPA is a nationally recognized CTE CTSO and has many chapters across the state of Texas and the nation. We want to help students develop leadership abilities through participation in career and technical education.

• To foster an understanding of the functions of labor, entrepreneurship, and management of organizations in the American free enterprise system.
• To assist students in establishing realistic employment objectives.
• To promote high standards in ethics, workmanship, and scholarship.
• To develop competent, assertive leaders in business education.
• To develop and strengthen members’ confidence in themselves and their work.
• To foster practical application of business education skills through competition.

Sponsors:
Billie Parden
Chelsea Carrell

Co-Pilots are kind and caring students who help new Eagles feel welcome and are working to help current Eagles feel more at home as well.

There is an application process that includes staff recommendations. We are looking for students who want to make new friends and make a difference.

Sponsor:
Lesley Gershmel

For the written words, unheard
For the beginner and experimental
The angsty and temperamental
The profound and sentimental
On whether you are good enough, don’t dwell
Nothing is better than being read well 

Sponsor:
Jacob Schaefer

Sponsor:
Joseph Longorio

Join us every Thursday in A140 from 10:52-11:22am to get your groove on!

Sponsor:
Nikki Taleno

• Principles of Education & Training (Grades 9-10)
• Child Development (Grade 10 or BIM)
• 1-2 years Internship with an Elementary Teacher for 2 class periods each year (Grades 11 &/or 12)

Opportunities in Regional, State, & National competitions in Teaching/Education projects

Experiences in Teaching, Recreation with other goal-oriented students

Appreciation services for faculty/staff

Fundraising, Leadership

Educational Awareness (Red Ribbon Week, Mental Health, School Spirit)

Service projects for the School/Community

Sponsors:
Leslie Hemmenway
Myka Sharp
Ashley Benskin

Eagle Eye Productions

More Than Video Board. We Create. We Film. We Produce.

Love movies, cameras, editing, special effects, or creating cool content? Eagle Eye Productions is the place for you!

We’re the students behind the Video Board — and so much more! This year, we’re taking Eagle Eye Productions even further by creating and producing episodes of our own show!

Students will get to help develop show ideas, plan segments, work on set, operate cameras, record interviews, edit footage, create graphics and effects, and put everything together into finished episodes. There will be opportunities to work both in front of and behind the camera!

Along the way, we’ll explore filming techniques, creative editing, camera operation, storytelling, special effects, live production, show production, and more.

Whether you already know your way around a camera or have never edited a video before, you’re welcome to join. Come learn new skills, try out professional equipment, work with other creative students, and make something the whole school can see!

After-School Club Meetings
Wednesdays | 3:00–4:00 PM | Room B211

Eagle Hour Meetings
Fridays | First Half of Eagle Hour | Room B211

No experience necessary — just bring your creativity!

Create It. Shoot It. Edit It. Show It.

Join Eagle Eye Productions!

Sponsor: 
Emily Hagen

Sponsor:
Cayla Hunt

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is touching millions of lives... one heart at a time. Since 1954, FCA has been challenging coaches and athletes on the professional, college, high school, junior high, and youth levels to use the powerful platform of sport to reach every coach and every athlete with the transforming power of Jesus Christ. FCA focuses on serving local communities around the globe by engaging, equipping, and empowering coaches and athletes to unite, inspire, and change the world through the gospel.

Sponsors:
Mitchell Stephens
Chase Sylvia
Lauren Garvie

Our chapter maintains over 550 members.

FFA members may choose to participate by training for a leadership team, chapter conducting, radio, job interview, public speaking, skills team or try a career development event team such as meats judging, livestock, floriculture, tractor mechanics, horse, or by selecting, feeding, and grooming an animal to present before a livestock judge. They purchase the animal of choice and work everyday preparing for the show. The project requires an enormous amount of commitment and responsibility. It should be considered a family project with the responsibility resting on the FFA member known as the exhibitor. Many important experiences including the aspects of the free enterprise system, time management, self motivation, financial planning and accurate record keeping can be gained from raising an SAE, supervised agriculture experience project. Raising animal projects is not a requirement, but is an excellent way to develop responsibility, a solid character, build on a college fund and have fun along the way, a solid character, build on a college fund and have fun along the way.

Sponsors:
Hunter Bell
Makenna Chachere
Hallee Cognata
Aaron Marshall
James Merrifield
Jake Walker

Sponsor:
Patrick Pages

Sponsors:
Sarah McDonald
Tiffaney Clark
Dedra McDaniel

The main mission of HOSA is to empower its members "to become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration, and experience."

HOSA is a circle of students who all share the same goals. HOSA has brought many new experiences, friendships, and opportunities. We offer many volunteer hours, we compete (optional), we travel, we also have monthly socials.

Sponsors:
Lauren Crowell
Orlando Oliver
Amanda Petitt
Vanessa Ramirez

Hearts for Her is a service group that helps women in need. Each month, we will have a drive or service opportunity where you can get service hours and give back to the community. 

Sponsor: 
Cayla Hunt
Kelly Cauley

Ever wondered about the hidden history behind your favorite pop culture, the truth about ancient legends, or the overlooked voices that shaped our world? History Club is your space to dive into the topics you are most interested in. Join us to build your own passion project, investigate historical events, and connect with people who share your curiosity. No boring lectures, no pop quizzes—just pure discovery. Grab a friend, bring your curiosity, and come ready to dive in!

Meeting Location: B293

Meeting Date/Time: Every Friday during the first half of Eagle Hour

Sponsor:
Amanda Phillips

Service organization affiliated with Kiwanis International.

Sponsor: 
Joey Longorio

Donuts & Devotional
Fridays
6:50 a.m.
C-wing common area

Sponsor: 
Charlotte Buntin
Jacob Schaefer

Are you interested in the law or ever wanted to play the accused in a courtroom drama? Then, mock trial is for you!

Mock trial is a simulated court case involving students acting as attorneys and witnesses. The competition is held in a real courtroom with real judges and attorneys serving as the jury. The team is judged based on their ability to present the fictional case.

Sponsor:
Charlotte Buntin

What is Model UN?

Model UN is a world-renowned program in which students role-play delegates representing member states of the United Nations. This is done through a simulation of UN committees and agencies, such as the Security Council or Human Rights Council debating current, relevant international topics. While participating in Model UN, students gain a multitude of 21st Century skills, that are not often practiced in a traditional classroom setting – public speaking, negotiation, and advanced critical thinking skills.

Sponsor:
Tiffany Turner

Sponsor:
Amber Hooks

• Share cultural awareness with student body
• Extend history lessons
• Embrace diversity
• Increase language awareness

Sponsor:
Shelia Taylor

Sponsor:
Emily Hagen

For the latest updates and opportunities, follow Barbers Hill NHS on Twitter (@BH_NHS) or Instagram (@bh.nhs).

Prospective Members:

Students are encouraged to begin planning early in their high school careers.

How to Get Accepted into NHS (Google Doc)

Interested students should begin the following as soon as possible:

• Maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or above.
• Documenting community service activities in which they participate in both school and community. Be sure to keep track of names and phone numbers of adults facilitating these activities. Link to Community Service Record (Google Doc)
• Maintaining good character and being responsible,
• Assuming leadership roles in extracurricular activities. For example, run for office in activities or clubs, become team captain and assume as many leadership roles as they can successfully manage.
• Keeping track of extra-curricular activities and recognition and awards in and out of school including contact information of the person in charge of these activities.

Non-Selection Appeals Process (Google Doc)
NHS National Constitution (PDF)
BH NHS Chapter By-Laws (Google Doc)

Sponsors:
Madison Fay
Aleshia Kreder
Jessica DuBose

Founded in 1986 by Dr. E. Harvey Craig, Barbers Hill Speech & Debate has a rich tradition and has expanded into 5 different events across 5 different organizations. We have won 3 UIL State Championships and qualified dozens of debaters in the Texas Forensic Association, National Speech & Debate Association, and the National Individual Events Tournament of Championships. Many of our debaters have gone on to have successful careers in law, public administration, education, engineering, and the medical field. Below is a brief description of the different events in which we participate:

Cross-Examination / Policy Debate – In this type of debate, teams of two debate a potential federal policy. The topic for 2026-2027 is: the United States federal government should establish national health insurance in the United States.

Lincoln-Douglas Debate – Lincoln-Douglas debate is inspired by the series of debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas during the Illinois Senate race in 1858 and is focused on values and morality. Past topics have explored the ethics of AI use in art, equity in standardized testing, and globalization’s effect on the developing world. The spring UIL topic will be released in December.

Congress Debate – Students role-play as Congressional Representatives and debate a wide range of potential legislation following parliamentary procedure. Students have the opportunity to draft their own bills, prepare and deliver speeches, cross-examine opposing representatives, and even serve as presiding officer.

Extemporaneous Speaking – Extemporaneous speaking requires students to compose and deliver a 7-minute speech on a current event topic with only 30 minutes of preparation time. Informative Speaking requires students to provide background information on a topic while in Persuasive Speaking students defend a side of a particular issue.

Debate teaches many important skills needed for the 21st century including civic and media literacy, research, computer proficiency, and teamwork. Students have multiple opportunities to meet others interested in public advocacy, travel around Texas and the United States, and even attend summer workshop. Best of all, debate empowers young people to develop their own voice while having fun!

We have practice Monday through Thursday from 2:45 – 4:00 in room C231.

Sponsor:
Caleb White

Interested in journalism, graphic design, editing, photography, writing, and comic art? Want to build your teamwork skills? 

Join Newspaper Club!

Sponsor:
Claire Chumley

PALs are selected by a staff committee from a large pool of applicants, with final selections based upon  certain characteristics.

Sponsor: 
Deandra McBride

Our focus is to educate our students in all parts of engineering and to prepare them for their future careers. We are always looking for new people to join robotics! No prior knowledge of robotics is required and many people would be happy to help you get started.

Meeting days are Fridays during Eagle Hour in the Robotics room A 192.

Sponsor: 
Kaylee Morales
Aubrey Strickland

Sponsor:
Bobby Ramirez

Students are invited to be members of the Select Academic Team as a result of their strong academic achievement (95^th percentile or higher) on the PSAT 8/9, PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, ACT, or other achievement assessment.

The goals of the Select Academic Team (S.A.T.) are to provide academic enrichment activities to position these selected students to become National Merit Scholars, obtain admission into the colleges of their choice, and to become competitive for college scholarships.

As members of the Select Academic Team, students will have the opportunity to participate in academic summer activities and meet regularly with an academic coach. Regular meetings with an academic coach are held throughout the school year. Activities for team members may include field-based experiences such as job shadowing, cultural and fine arts events, visits to college campuses, and opportunities to interact with experts in various fields. All academic and social activities are designed to increase students’ academic and test-taking abilities, knowledge in specific areas, and engagement in team building activities.

Sponsors:
Stephanie Cottle
Joseph Longorio

Sponsor:
Chelsea Swatsell-Galindo

Sponsor:
Col. (Ret.) USAF Shaunte Cooper

Sponsors:
Maggie Cervantes-Rivers
Katie Macias
 

Sponsor:
Melanie Verner

Looking for a space to host your next campaign? Strategy Club is an interest club focused on sharpening strategic thinking, working together, and having fun!

Meetings: Thursdays (during Eagle Hour) in room A223

Sponsor: 
Nicolle Schachtner

The Student Athlete Leadership Team (SALT) is designed to help Barbers Hill student-athletes become better leaders on their teams, in our school, and in our community.

SALT focuses on real-world leadership skills such as communication, accountability, handling conflict and pressure, building strong character, and serving others. The goal is to help our student-athletes become stronger leaders for their teams today while developing the leadership skills they will need as husbands, wives, parents, coworkers, and members of their community down the road.

Student-athletes are nominated by their coaches to participate.

Meeting room B173

Sponsors:
Joseph Battles

Sponsors:
April Dagley
Megan Gillings

Sponsors:
Sarah Kouba
Chris Irwin
Bobby Ramirez

Sponsor:
Cheyne Cox