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 Marsie Nesmith |
 Jerry
Stewart |
Carinne Crouse |
Bettye Woods
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 Lori Roberts |
Patricia Colston |
Jamie Navarre -Varsity, Alda Wood-JV,
Kristy Moffett-Freshman |
 Anne Marie Smesny
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 Debra Stephenson |
 Wayne
Lamb, Christal Oldham, John Reynolds
& Paul Schwander |
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 Bret Alldredge |
 Michael Dyer |
 Carolyn Florus & Donna McClaugherty |
Patricia Colston |
 Becky Slaughter & Brandi Whitehead |
 Kate Kingery
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 Pamela Huggins
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 Susan Oubre |
 Jerre Delaney |
 Roy Flora |
Carolyn Florus |
 Margaret Chapman, Theresa Huffman & Roy Flora |
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Academic Booster
The Academic
Booster Club (ABC) is an organization whose goal is to support and encourage
students who choose the academic high road. Group activities include providing
funds for SAT exams for students in need of assistance, materials for Honors and
AP classes, and AP exam fees for all students taking the national exam. The club
also sponsors an awards for students each year.
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Art Club
The
Art Club was created for all art students who are ready to extend their
knowledge and enjoyment of art through fieldtrips, service projects, and artist
workshops.
Requirements for membership include the following:
1. Current art student at DHS
2. Maintain a "B" average in art
3. Attend meetings regularly
4. Participate in activities
5. Enjoy art
Officer requirements include:
1. Current advanced level art student at DHS
2. Maintain a "B" average in all subjects
3. Attend meetings regularly
4. Participate in activities
5. Have a letter of recommendation from two teachers and/or administrators at
DHS
6. Enjoy art and is responsible
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Athletic Booster
Club
The Dayton Athletic Booster Club is supported by parents
of current and past students of Dayton High School. The main objective of the
Booster Club is to provide supplementary funds for the Athletic Department.
Each year the club works to provide funds for the boys and girls
participating in athletics beginning with the seventh grade junior high program
and continuing up to and including graduating seniors. The funds are used to
purchase items supplementing the athletic department budget. Some items
purchased include uniforms, equipment, and maintenance materials of fields. In
addition to these purchases, the club provides scholarships for graduating
seniors who have participated in the athletic program. The number of
scholarships awarded are based upon the amount of funds collected each year. In
the past two years, ten scholarships have been awarded.
The club's primary source of income is from the concession stands manned by the
club's members. The club hosts both the fall and spring athletic banquets to
recognize all students who participate in athletics, as well as the cheerleaders
who support the athletic programs. The club also holds its only fundraiser with
its annual oyster supper held in January. The only purpose, goal, and mission is
to assist the athletic department in meeting its needs.
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Athletic
Training/Management
The requirements are that a student must like athletics, be able
to work after school, to travel to out-of-town games with the various teams,
pass all classes, and work well with the teams, coaches, athletic trainer, and
athletic staff. The benefits of membership include helping DHS athletics,
earning a varsity letter, and working towards the attainment of a college
scholarship as a student athletic trainer.
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Band Boosters
The Dayton
Bronco Band Boosters are a parent support organization. The band booster
membership is $3.00 per person and membership is open to anyone interested in
supporting the band programs. The clubs support extends to three campuses: the
Colbert "Colt" band, the Wilson Jr. High "Ponie" band, and the DHS "Bronco"
band. The club provides refreshments for all bands during all football
performances, as well as help with trips and activities for all bands. The
booster club also provides two $500.00 scholarships to any eligible senior band
member. The major fundraiser for the club is the two concession stands on the
home side of Bronco Stadium. The club invites all those interested to attend the
meetings and join in the fun in support of this successful band program.
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Bronco Beat &
Stampede
Bronco Beat newspapers plans and produces the
high school newspaper. Stampede yearbook staff plans and produces the high school yearbook.
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BPA: Professionals
of America
The organization provides students an opportunity to develop
self-respect and self-confidence through an extensive competitive events
program. Students can compete at the local, regional, state, and national
levels.
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Cheerleading
The purpose of the DHS
cheerleader is to raise school spirit and encourage leadership among the student
body of Dayton High School. Through participation in student athletic
activities, school functions, and community service, they strive to promote
Dayton High School in the best manner possible. Cheerleaders serve a one year
term at which time they can apply to be members of the next year's squad.
Cheerleader candidates will be selected in the spring of each school year. The
selection of candidates will be based upon school spirit, character,
coordination ability, appearance, mannerisms, enthusiasm, and leadership
qualities. DHS candidates must have an 80 average of higher from the preceding
semester and must have passed all classes the previous six weeks in order to
tryout. Candidates must have a good discipline record and nothing lower than an
"S" average in conduct in order to be allowed to tryout. Additional squad rules
and regulations concerning clothing cost, camp general rules, practice, pep
rally rules, games, and demerits are available in the principal's office for
students interested in trying out for squads.
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Choir
The purpose of the choir program is afford opportunities for
students to explore the wonders of this artistic means of expression and to
foster development of individual talent capacities to maximum levels. There are
three different choirs at DHS. The choirs are mixed choir, concert choir, and
ensemble.
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Debate
Academic debate is surely
one of the most exciting and valuable experiences for the high school student.
The student who learns to debate well learns how to research a significant
social-political question in depth. He/She learns how to organize research into
a meaningful and persuasive presentation. The debater learns to defend his/her
presentation against the attack of a well trained opponent through critical
listening and thinking. Finally, the good debater becomes a serious student of
oral communication through a process of communicating his/her ideas to a third
party under the most rigorous conditions. Debate is an exciting, fast paced
organization that involves an open mind and quick thinking. Students who have
been enrolled for at least one year are eligible.
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DECA: An
Association of Marketing Students
This is a
co-curricular organization for all students enrolled in one or more marketing
courses. DECA provides leadership training through Leadership Development
Conferences at the district and regional level. Students are eligible to compete
at the district, state, and national level, as well as at various
mini-competitions within the Houston area. DECA dues are $10.00-$6.00 for
national dues and $4.00 for state dues. This is an organization that all
marketing students will benefit from being a member.
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Drama Club
The goal of
this club is to expose students to live theater, both as a participant behind
the scenes and a spectator. To participate students should enjoy live theater;
however, they do not currently have to be enrolled in a drama course. The drama
club will be responsible for producing DHS shows, including organizing a front
of house where tickets and refreshments may be served. As a new club, students
will have the opportunity to set goals, write a constitution, help distribute
surveys and collect feed back from non-members about kinds of courses that
should be offered in the drama department. There is a membership fee of $5.00
per year.
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FCA:Fellowship
Of Christian Athletes
The FCA Vision
To see the world impacted for Jesus Christ through the
influence of athletes and coaches.
The FCA Mission
To present to athletes and coaches and all whom they influence the challenge
and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, serving Him in their
relationships and in the fellowship of the church.
The FCA Values
Our relationships will demonstrate steadfast commitment to Jesus Christ and
His Word through Integrity, Serving, Teamwork and Excellence.
Integrity: We will demonstrate Christ-like wholeness, privately, and publicly.
Serving: We will model Jesus' example of serving.
Teamwork: We will express our unity in Christ in all our relationships.
Excellence: We will honor and glorify God in all we do.
FCCLA: Family,
Career, & Community Leaders of America
Formerly
known as the Future Homemakers of America (FHA), this organization is the only
youth organization that has the family as its central focus. Students who are in
the FCCLA are in one of the largest vocational student organizations in the
United States. The IFHA was established in 1945, and it encourages personal
growth and leadership development in teens through home economics education. Any
student who is taking or has taken a course in home economics is eligible for
membership.
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FFA: Future
Farmers of America
Dayton
High School presently has the largest FFA chapter in the State of Texas. the
Young Farmers is an adult organization that assists students in the FFA. The FFA
annually hosts the Dayton Spring Show at the Dayton FFA Rodeo Arena on Highway
321 in Dayton. The FFA is involved in numerous activities throughout the school
year.
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French Club
To promote French culture is the goal of the French club. The only requirement
for membership is that a student must have taken French at DHS or that the
students is currently enrolled in French class. There is a $10.00 yearly due for
membership.
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NHS: National Honor Society
The NHS has one fundraiser each year and that is
the fruit order that coincides with the Christmas Holidays. The NHS is an honor
organization that also provides a service to its school and community. The
following is a reprint in more detail the focus of the National Honor Society.
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Science Club
The purpose of the Science Club is to promote
educational opportunities in science-related fields for those wishing to pursue
a career in the sciences. A passing grade in all classes must be achieved in
order to participate in club activities. Membership dues in the amount of $7.00
have been set by the club. Membership dues are nonrefundable. Membership may be
terminated if the student is assigned to the Guidance Center, suspended, or
expelled. The dues will help offset expenses incurred by the club in its
activities. However, the expense of some club sponsored field trips may be the
responsibility of the student.
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Spanish Club
The
mission of the Dayton High School Spanish Club is to give students the
opportunity to experience the language, culture, and customs of Spanish speaking
countries while enhancing their knowledge.
Criteria for membership in the club will be: enrollment in Spanish class of
any level or previous enrollment in Spanish class in which credit was received.
Students must be passing all classes in order to participate in club activities.
The Spanish Club has four officers: President, Vice-President, Secretary,
and Treasurer. In order to hold office in the Spanish Club, the students must be
currently or previously enrolled in the Spanish III class. Officers are elected
by approval of the adviser and a vote by secret ballot.
There are no membership dues; however, members cover fieldtrip expenses.
Membership will be terminated if the student is assigned and number of days in
the Guidance Center, suspended, or expelled.
In order to maintain club membership students must attend at least one
meeting per month, participate in at least three club activities, and meet
requirements for the spring fundraiser project.
The club awards scholarship(s) to graduating seniors that have participated
in numerous club activities. An anonymous committee of faculty decides which
members receive the award(s). The adviser and officers are neutral in this
decision.
The Dayton High School Spanish Club adheres to all rules and regulations
found in the Dayton High School Handbook.
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Student Council
The Student Council's
main purpose is to assist in
maintaining school spirit, to be a liaison between the student body and faculty,
to promote leadership in our student volunteers, seeks to perform duties
delegated to them by the administration, aids in directing the various
activities of the school, and works for the interests and betterment of Dayton
High School.
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Teen Team City
To be eligible for inclusion in Teen
Team City, a student must have an interest in promoting the growth of Dayton's
industry a business efforts and to have an interest in governmental issues, city
politics, and the beautification of the city of Dayton. This organization
allows students the opportunity to assist community and business leaders with
various economic development efforts. Other activities include attending include
attending the annual ENTERGY sponsored Team Teen city convention.
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Thespian Troupe
The Thespian Troupe is an international theatre organization that promotes
theatre within the school and community. Students are required to have 10 points
or 100 hours of service in the Drama Department to be a member of this
organization. Students should see Mrs. Hancock to receive more information if
interested in joining the Thespian Troupe.
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VICA: Vocational
Industrial Clubs of America
The VICA is a nationwide partnership of
business and industry, vocational- technical students, instructors and school
administrators. It's goal are to motivate students and teach leadership skills;
to provide the opportunity to put these professional development skills to use;
to assist teachers on providing quality occupational training, and to help
business recruit motivated workers. VICA has 12,500 local chapters in trade,
industrial, technical and health occupations programs. Over 200 national
corporations, trade associations and labor unions support VICA at the national
level. Many more are involved at the state and local levels. VICA is one of the
most exciting employment skill programs in America today. Through VICA, students
develop personal skills to last a lifetime while providing service to their
school and community.
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Youth for Christ
Youth for Christ is a Christian based
organization that meets every Wednesday at 7:30am. Its purpose is to shine a
light of guidance for youth. Each Wednesday, moral principles, faith, prayer,
and a short biblical message are discussed. Morning refreshments are sometimes
served. Past activities include: helping with the homecoming dance, "See You at
the Pole", an ongoing prayer box, and periodic youth fellowship outings, In
addition there will be prayer meetings held periodically.
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