All students in the STEM Academy are required to participate in the Lithia Springs High School Science & Engineering Fair and at least one additional academic competition EACH YEAR. Please note that membership, in and of itself, on an academic team does not satisfy this requirement - students must actually participate in a competition.
Approved Independent Competitions:
Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition:
Sponsor: Shelly Mitchell (B209)
Academic Clubs and Competitions that participate in competitions:
BETA: The National Beta Club is the largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization in America. And for more than 80 years, it has prepared today's students to be tomorrow's leaders. Students who attend the annual BETA convention have opportunities to participate in a wide range of competitive events.
SPONSOR: Angeliki Lekkou (B103) & Shelly Mitchell (B209)
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COMPETITION DATES:
Chess Club: Lithia Spring High School Chess Club is an organization that is designed to teach and improve the students' mechanics of the classical board game-Chess. The LSHS Chess Club participates in academic competition at the local and state level. Besides advancing their game mechanics, students also benefit by improving creativity and problem solving, learning to use foresight and planning strategies, and optimizing their memory.
SPONSOR: Jim Couch (C112)
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DECA: DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. There are multiple events throughout the year, so be sure to sign up ASAP (the competitions begin in November!).
SPONSOR: Miranda Danowski (C115)
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E-Sports:
Google Gravity Games: The Georgia Gravity Games is a gravity-only car race competition sponsored by Google, Georgia Tech and the City of Douglasville. The Georgia Gravity Games are an educational, hands-on activity designed to get young people excited about STEM subjects.
SPONSOR: Patrick Krouba (S202)
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COMPETITION DATES: 3rd Weekend in October
FBLA: FBLA-PBL's National Awards Program recognizes and rewards excellence in a broad range of business and career-related areas. Through state-based competition at the spring State Leadership Conferences, students compete in events testing their business knowledge and skills. Top state winners then are eligible to compete for honors at the National Leadership Conference each summer. STEM competitions include: Coding & Programming, Mobile Application Development, Computer Applications, AND MORE!
SPONSOR: Anna Swango (C109)
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FCCLA: Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is a nonprofit national career and technical student organization for young men and women in Family and Consumer Sciences education in public and private school through grade 12. Everyone is part of a family, and FCCLA is the only national Career and Technical Student Organization with the family as its central focus. Since 1945, FCCLA members have been making a difference in their families, careers, and communities by addressing important personal, work, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences education.
SPONSOR: Janee Talps (A210)
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FIRST Robotics Team: After designing and building a robot, the team participates in several FIRST Robotics competitions in which their robot works in alliances with those of other teams to accumulate points.
SPONSOR: Christopher Okafor (A2)
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COMPETITION DATES: March & April
HOSA: HOSA is a national student organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health Science Education (HSE) Division of ACTE. HOSA's two-fold mission is to promote career opportunities in the health care industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. HOSA's goal is to encourage all health science instructors and students to join and be actively involved in the HSE-HOSA Partnership. Competition opportunities abound for BMS students!
SPONSOR: Debbie Vinsant (B211)
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Literary Meet: At the Literary competition in March, students can compete in the following categories: (a) Oral Performance - Solo Dramatic, Solo Humorous and Duo (b) Essay - Personal, Argumentative and Rhetorical (c) Extemporaneous Speaking - Domestic and International (d) Boys Quartet (e) Solo - Boys and Girls (f) Girls Trio.
SPONSOR: Cass Edwards (C101)
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Mathematics Team: Students who have been invited as members or associates in Mu Alpha Theta, the national mathematics honorary society (9 - 12 grades), may join the mathematics club. This club has fun with math, and prepares students for local, state, and national competitions.
SPONSOR:
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Mu Alpha Theta: A highly selective national honor society based upon superior student performance in mathematics. Members participate in competitions such as the Log 1 Contest, the Rocket City Math League, and the Mathematical Minutes Video Contest.
CHAPTER ADVISER: Felicia Macecevic (B207)
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Technology Student Association (TSA): The Technology Student Association enhances personal development, leadership, and career opportunities in STEM, whereby members apply and integrate these concepts through intracurricular activities, competitions, and related programs. STEM contests include: Biotechnolgy Design, Coding, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM), Engineering Design, STEM Careers, Technology Bowl, Technology Problem Solving, AND MORE!
SPONSOR: Treena Edwards (B109)
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TOME Society Reading Competition: The mission of Tome Student Literacy Society is to promote multiple literacies among 4th-12th grade students across the United States through: service; collaboration; competition-based club activities; and clean, entertaining, encouraging literature. Students who participate in Tome have the opportunity to participate in both individual and group competitions, such as Reading Bowl, attend TomeCon in the spring, and become a member of the Tau Omicron Mu Epsilon Honor Society as a junior or senior.
SPONSORS: Lori Dawson & Keisha Jinks (Media Center)
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Scholar Bowl: "Scholar bowl is an academic competition in which two 5 person teams face off to answer questions from all areas of knowledge including history, literature, science, fine arts, current events, sports, and popular culture. Attended events include an annual tournament at Walton High School, a district-wide tournament with other Douglas County Schools, and occasionally an appearance on WSB-TV's High Q. The season culminates with a match pitting the student team against a faculty team in the auditorium in April."
SPONSOR: Shelly Mitchell (B209)
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Science Olympiad: Teams compete in events pertaining to scientific knowledge and practices in various science discipline, including biology, anatomy & physiology, forensics, chemistry, physics, and engineering.
SPONSOR: Althea Elliott (S210)
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SkillsUSA: Students compete in regional and state competitions as members of this student run program, designed to empower students to become world-class workers, leaders, and responsible American citizens. Some of the STEM contests include: Automated Manufacturing Technology, CNC Milling Specialist, Computer Programming, Engineering Technology/Design, Health Knowledge Bowl, Mechatronics, Medical Terminology, Principles of Engineering/Technology, Robotics, AND MORE!
SPONSOR:
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Additional Non-Competitive Student Organizations:
Art Club
SPONSOR: Jim Couch (C112)
Band
DIRECTOR: Damien Gaiters (C108)
Dance Team
SPONSOR: Antoinette Pascal (A208)
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA): An interdenominational Christian sports ministry to see the world impacted for Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes.
SPONSOR: Eric Tedder (B101)
For Ladies Only: FLO strives to empower young ladies to envision a positive self-concept and attract positive societal experiences as successful women in society.
SPONSOR: Vanessa Gittens (H102)
French Honor Society
SPONSOR: Angeliki Lekkou (B103)
Friends of Rachel (FOR)
SPONSOR: Robert Isham (B201)
JROTC Program & Rifle Team
SPONSOR: Gunner Robinson (C113)
JROTC Drill Team
SPONSOR: Gunny Jones (C106)
Key Club: Key Club is the oldest and largest service program for high school students. It is a student-led organization that teaches leadership through service to others. Members of the Kiwanis International family, Key Club members build themselves as they build their schools and communities.
SPONSOR: Zuleika Livingston (H102) & Petrina Miller (C104)
National Art Honor Society
SPONSOR: Jim Couch (C112)
National Honor Society: The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its beginning in 1921.
SPONSOR: Roxann Stephens (B104)
Spanish Honor Society
SPONSOR: Arabela Haynes (B204)
STEP Team
SPONSOR: Petrina Miller (C104)
Student Government Association
SPONSOR:
Thespians (ITS): The LSHS Theater Honor Society. Students earn induction based on their achievements in the LSHS Theater Program.
TROUPE DIRECTOR: Cass Edwards (C101)
Yearbook
SPONSOR: Petrina Miller (C104)
SPONSOR: Jim Couch (C112)
Band
DIRECTOR: Damien Gaiters (C108)
Dance Team
SPONSOR: Antoinette Pascal (A208)
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA): An interdenominational Christian sports ministry to see the world impacted for Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes.
SPONSOR: Eric Tedder (B101)
For Ladies Only: FLO strives to empower young ladies to envision a positive self-concept and attract positive societal experiences as successful women in society.
SPONSOR: Vanessa Gittens (H102)
French Honor Society
SPONSOR: Angeliki Lekkou (B103)
Friends of Rachel (FOR)
SPONSOR: Robert Isham (B201)
JROTC Program & Rifle Team
SPONSOR: Gunner Robinson (C113)
JROTC Drill Team
SPONSOR: Gunny Jones (C106)
Key Club: Key Club is the oldest and largest service program for high school students. It is a student-led organization that teaches leadership through service to others. Members of the Kiwanis International family, Key Club members build themselves as they build their schools and communities.
SPONSOR: Zuleika Livingston (H102) & Petrina Miller (C104)
National Art Honor Society
SPONSOR: Jim Couch (C112)
National Honor Society: The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its beginning in 1921.
SPONSOR: Roxann Stephens (B104)
Spanish Honor Society
SPONSOR: Arabela Haynes (B204)
STEP Team
SPONSOR: Petrina Miller (C104)
Student Government Association
SPONSOR:
Thespians (ITS): The LSHS Theater Honor Society. Students earn induction based on their achievements in the LSHS Theater Program.
TROUPE DIRECTOR: Cass Edwards (C101)
Yearbook
SPONSOR: Petrina Miller (C104)
Athletics
Fall Sports
Cheerleading: Tina Fortney (S209 & S206) & Kieaita Brown (S207)
Cross Country (Boys): Phil Fowler (B217)
Cross Country (Girls): Roxann Stephens (B104) & Arthur Jones (B213)
Football: Corey Jarvis (V-Hall)
Softball: Chris Shepherd (New Gym)
Volleyball: Lynette McKinney (C103)
Winter Sports
Basketball (Boys 9th & JV): Calvin Nash (A204)
Basketball (Boys Varsity): Duane Kelley (New Gym Classroom)
Basketball (Girls JV): Kendra Pleasants (V-Hall)
Basketball (Girls Varsity): David Mills (C110)
Swimming: Jaime Samples (B107)
Wrestling: Jim Couch (C112)
Spring Sports
Baseball: Chris Shepherd (New Gym)
Golf (Boys): Debbie Vinsant (B211)
Golf (Girls): Jaime Samples (B107)
Soccer (Boys): T.J. Morris (A110) & Alvaro Cortes
Soccer (Girls): John O'Brien (B102)
Tennis: Jennifer Sandlin (New Gym Classroom/Upper Gym/Weight Room)
Track (Boys): Arthur Jones (B213)
Track (Girls): Lynette McKinney (C103)
Cheerleading: Tina Fortney (S209 & S206) & Kieaita Brown (S207)
Cross Country (Boys): Phil Fowler (B217)
Cross Country (Girls): Roxann Stephens (B104) & Arthur Jones (B213)
Football: Corey Jarvis (V-Hall)
Softball: Chris Shepherd (New Gym)
Volleyball: Lynette McKinney (C103)
Winter Sports
Basketball (Boys 9th & JV): Calvin Nash (A204)
Basketball (Boys Varsity): Duane Kelley (New Gym Classroom)
Basketball (Girls JV): Kendra Pleasants (V-Hall)
Basketball (Girls Varsity): David Mills (C110)
Swimming: Jaime Samples (B107)
Wrestling: Jim Couch (C112)
Spring Sports
Baseball: Chris Shepherd (New Gym)
Golf (Boys): Debbie Vinsant (B211)
Golf (Girls): Jaime Samples (B107)
Soccer (Boys): T.J. Morris (A110) & Alvaro Cortes
Soccer (Girls): John O'Brien (B102)
Tennis: Jennifer Sandlin (New Gym Classroom/Upper Gym/Weight Room)
Track (Boys): Arthur Jones (B213)
Track (Girls): Lynette McKinney (C103)