The Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) is a program offered to DeLand High School students that teaches character, education, student achievement, wellness, leadership, and diversity. It is a cooperative effort between the Air Force and DeLand High to produce successful students and citizens, while fostering in each school a more constructive and disciplined learning environment.
DeLand High AFJROTC has various extracurricular activities available to cadets, including:
Drill Team & Color Guard: responsible for presenting the flag in a variety of settings. The members of Color Guard practice drill and ceremonies, proper wearing of the uniform as well as the proper ways to show respect to our nation's flag.
Kitty Hawk Air Society: National Honor Society of AFJROTC. The purpose of the society is to uphold academic standards and promote further interest in academic achievement. Students enrolled in AFJROTC are eligible to participate in the Kitty Hawk Honor Society program so long as they maintain a 3.5 GPA in AFJROTC and a 3.0 or higher GPA in all other classes.
Cyber Patriot: Sponsored by the Air Force Association, this activity provides cadets an opportunity to learn about, and take part in realistic network security and network defense competitions. Schools compete in rigorous competition with other AFJROTC units.
Academic Challenge: Sponsored by the College Options Foundation, this activity helps cadets prepare for the ASVAB, SAT & ACT. Cadets compete against other AFJROTC units in a rigorous on-line competition.
Fitness Club: This after school program is offered to cadets who wish to get in better physical condition.
The National Art Honor Society program was started specifically for high school students in grades 10-12, for the purpose of inspiring and recognizing those students who have shown an outstanding ability in art.
Requirements:The National Art Honor Society is open to 10th, 11th and 12th grade students who have had a minimum of 18 weeks of art and maintained a B average or better.
Purpose:
Insure and recognize those students who have shown an outstanding ability in art.
Foster excellence and a dedicated spirit to the pursuit of art
Further creative abilities and talents of the Society’s members
Aid members in working toward the attainment of their highest potential in art
Bring art to the attention of the school and the community
Increase an awareness of art in relation to other areas of the school curriculum
Further aesthetic awareness in all aspects of the school’s total program
Deland High School's Avant Garde dates back to 1969 when they first graced the stage under the artistic direction of Virginia Sharpe. Since then, Avant Garde has developed a long-standing tradition of students who pride themselves on discipline, dedication, and determination in the performing arts and academic arenas.
Avant Garde is an active club at DHS and can be seen performing at various school activities and community events. Members must maintain a 2.5 GPA, have exemplary conduct, and be open to performing a variety of dance styles including: Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Ethnic Dance, and Hip-hop. Becoming a member of Avant Garde is more than just belonging to a club; it is a year long commitment to the art & love of dance. Our auditioned group meets 2-3 days a week after school to rehearse and choreograph for upcoming performances. Members of Avant Garde are recognized by the faculty and their peers as hard working, motivated, and talented individuals who continue to uphold the superior image left by former Avant Garde alumni.
Through team work and dedication to the artistic process, Avant Garde continues to evolve bringing new perspectives to Deland's dance community. Together these unique young dancers continue to strive for greatness while promoting school spirit and their Bulldog Pride!
We are proud and honored to share the rich and colorful history that is the DeLand High School Band Program. John J. Heney, a percussionist in the John Phillip Sousa Band, founded the band in 1935. Since the band’s inception, literally thousands of students have been able to call themselves Marching Bulldogs. The DeLand High School Band is also proud to have produced a number of professional musicians as well as elementary, middle, and high school music educators. Each year promises to be another great year, and we delight in all of the new student musicians who chose to be a part of it.
Bulldog Construction is open to any student that is interested in learning basic construction skills or build upon their basic skills. All members must pass the required safety tests to use the construction shop machinery and tools.
The DHS Communications Club is for students that are in Digital Design, Digital Video Tech, and/or Journalism who want to put their skills to the test and improve upon them through extracurricular projects. This club is great for building a professional portfolio.
The EAX Club is primarily for our Engineering Academy students, providing service for our community, mentoring for our underclassmen, and connections for our program.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a community working to see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes. We seek to make disciples through our methods of engaging, equipping and empowering coaches and athletes to know and grow in Christ and lead others to do the same.
“Pursue righteousness and a godly life, along with faith, love, perseverance and gentleness.” - 1 Timothy 6:11
FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
The Société Honoraire de Français (The French National Honor Society) is an organization whose intent is to recognize high school students who have maintained excellent grades in at least three semesters of French language courses; this is done by induction into the organization. Community service is mandatory for the organization, as well as a high-grade point average overall (at least a B average in all other courses), in addition to an A in French classes during the semester of selection.
Must attend Band Camp and be able to attend all performances and activities. Must maintain a 2.0 GPA, have exemplary conduct, and be open to spinning flags and performing a variety of dance styles.
Do you love everything German? Do you yearn for Schnitzel and Spezi? Then come celebrate language learning and cultural understanding of German-speaking countries in Der Deutsch Klub. We represent all levels of German speakers in our student-led events and community service projects.
As the newspaper of record for DeLand High School, The Growler strives to collect a record for news not only of the school but of the year's events. To that end we work monthly to publish the paper, free of charge, funded solely through advertising. The Growler has been published since 1924 and is a member of FSPA and JEA.
GSA is a student organization intended to provide a safe and environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth and their straight allies (LGBTA). Our goal is to make their school community safe and welcoming to all students regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Every year, Thespian Troupe #3030 competes in two different competitions, Districts and State. Our competitive one-act has received a Superior rating (the highest rating!) several years in a row. Ms. Sejansky is DeLand High’s drama director, thespian coordinator, and teacher of four levels of theatre at the school. Multiple Theatre 1 classes as well as a Theatre 2 and a combined Theatre 3/4 class are offered during the day. In addition, an IB component can be added to the class for those students who are involved in the program. Hill Street Theatre is the after school club who puts on all school theater productions, though everyone is welcome to audition. Auditions for shows happen year-round. Keep your eyes peeled for audition flyers or drop by the drama room (lovingly called the Black Box) if you’re interested in getting involved!
The HOSA club is for students that are enrolled in our medical program and actively attending Mrs. Hunt’s or Mrs. Eagan Health Science classes. HOSA members provide community service and build leadership skills needed for future healthcare professionals.
Interclub Council is a club run thru the SGA comprised of all the vice-presidents of all campus clubs. The goal of this organization is to become a united front for certain major school activities, keep open lines of communication between all clubs, and raise school spirit and awareness about what our school has to offer.
Interact is a coed service club that is sponsored by Lunch Rotary of DeLand. Members have monthly opportunities to do service projects for the school and for their community. This club provides leadership opportunities. Meetings are held after school on 1st and 3rd Thursdays in room 15-102. Contact Mrs. Rosso for more information clrosso@volusia.k12.fl.us
International Language Leaders Club – Multilingual Mentors Making a Difference meets the second Friday of each month in 11-113 for lunch while we work to coordinate our academic mentorship program on campus for our new English speakers on campus. Members earn Volunteer/Cass hours through this program.
Jesus Club is open to all DeLand High School students and of all denominations as well as those students who may not have a denomination or church but are interested in learning about faith and a relationship with Jesus Christ.
Jesus Club meets weekly with guest speakers, games, worship, and fellowship to bring together students to learn about and share their faith as they walk through life. We meet every Wednesday during lunch. We have large group meetings on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday. We have small group meetings on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday. We hope to see you there!
The Mental Health Club meets every Thursday during lunch in room 18-111. The club to bring awareness of mental health concerns and promote mental wellness across campus.
Model United Nations is a simulation of the UN General Assembly and other multilateral bodies (UNICF, WHO etc). In Model UN, students step into the shoes of ambassadors, or “delegates,” make speeches, prepare draft resolutions, negotiate with allies and adversaries, resolve conflicts, and navigate the Model UN conference rules and procedures-all in the interest of mobilizing “international cooperation” to resolve problems that affect countries all over the world.
Mu Alpha Theta is a math honor society that promotes scholarship in and enjoyment & understanding of mathematics among high school students. Students must be enrolled in higher level mathematics (above Algebra 2), have a minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA, and submit a teacher recommendation for membership.
The Athenian Chapter of the NHS is an academic honor society that focuses on service, leadership, character and scholarship. Juniors and Seniors must have a 3.6 unweighted GPA in order to be invited to join and must thereafter continue to maintain the 3.6+ unweighted GPA in order to remain an active member.
The Renaissance movement is a process that empowers students, parents, educators, businesses, and community to work together to encourage achievement and to celebrate the successes of our young people. DeLand High believes the time has come where academic excellence, continuous improvement and citizenship must be promoted and recognized. Therefore we are committed to the development of creating a “Renaissance” in our school. Renaissance is open to all DeLand High students with a GPA of 2.7 or higher.
History
The Renaissance movement began in 1988, and is supported by the Jostens Company. 7000 schools implement Renaissance strategies. Statistics have shown increased GPA’s, lengthened honor rolls, and improved standardized test scores. In addition, the program has proven to reduce student absenteeism, drop out rates, and many disciplinary problems.
Science Olympiad competitions are like academic track meets, consisting of a series of 23 team events; High School is Division C. Each year, a portion of the events are rotated to reflect the ever-changing nature of genetics, earth science, chemistry, anatomy, physics, geology, mechanical engineering and technology. By combining events from all disciplines, Science Olympiad encourages a wide cross-section of students to get involved. Emphasis is placed on active, hands-on group participation. Through Science Olympiad, students, teachers, parents, principals and business leaders bond together and work toward a shared goal. There are 15 members to a team. DeLand High fields between 1 and 3 teams.
Tri-M Music Honor Society is an honor organization that celebrates the scholarship, character, service and integrity of the music students at Deland High. Students must apply for and be inducted into this prestigious organization.
Sponsor: Ms. Rathbun
Science National Honor Society is for juniors and seniors who enjoy learning about different sciences. Students are provided service project opportunities as well as enjoy guest speakers from various science fields. Meetings are held after school on 2nd and 4th Thursdays in room 15-102. Contact Mrs. Rosso for more information.
