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Academic Quiz Bowl Team
Quiz Bowl is an extracurricular activity open to grades 9-12. Practices are held weekly during the months of January through March, in preparation for a regional competition held each April. Advisor: Mrs. Deb Dominick (113) and Mr. John Wright (102).

Big Buddy Program
The Big Buddy program is a mentoring program. Big Buddies from SHS are paired with Little Buddies from Southern Elementary School. Big Buddies play games, read books, help with homework, and talk with their little buddies for 30 minutes per 6-day cycle. This program is open to seniors and juniors who meet the academic requirement of a GPA of 2.0000, or the recommendation of a guidance counselor. There is also an attendance requirement of a maximum of 10 days absence the previous year unless there were extenuating circumstances. Advisor: Mrs. Colleen Dzwonczyk, Guidance Counselor.

Big Sister, Little Sister
BSLS is open to all female students in grades 9-12. Our purpose is to promote friendship, understanding, and responsibility within our school and community. Social and service events are held throughout the school year. Advisor: Need Someone

Community Service Club
The Community Service Club is open to all 9-12 grade students who would like to volunteer in the local area. Members are required to attend one meeting per month and complete a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer activity during the school year. Volunteer hours may be completed individually or through club sponsored activities. Advisor: Need Someone

Concert Choir
The SHS Concert Choir is a one-credit curricular class that consists of students in grades 9-12. Students are expected to build sight-reading skills, vocal technique, and to experience a wide variety of choral music. Acceptance into the group is by audition only and continued membership is contingent upon basic performing skills and mature conduct. The Concert Choir performs at the annual

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