The ACE MENTOR PROGRAM is open to students to learn from members of industry about architecture, construction and engineering. The goal is to develop a project and to present at a banquet in April.
Sponsor: Hannah Burns
Cost: $0

BEST BUDDIES is an international non‐profit organization. They pair General Education students with one ‐to‐one peer friendships with Special Education students. The chapter holds group activities once a month for everyone to hang out. Please consider joining us in the effort to provide much needed social opportunities to people with disabilities at your school.
Sponsor: Tiffany Cathey
Cost: $0

DECA is a club that is open to students in marketing, finance, hospitality and business. DECA provides students with opportunities to gain corporate career skills, enjoy workplace experiences, and practice community service with business leadership. Time commitments vary from 1 to 2 hours per month.
Sponsor: Bryan Stuck
Cost: $30 for National and State dues + t-shirt.

E-SPORTS is a competitive, team-based activity where students will practice together to compete with other school teams in the district. Students will have opportunities to compete at matches based on their individual win/lose stats as well as small group win/lose stats. Games students will be competing in include League of Legends (PC), Rocket League (PC), Multiverses (PC), and Super Smash Bros Ultimate (Nintendo Switch). Students will be required to register in Final Forms to be eligible to attend practice and compete. E-Sports not only gives students a chance to play competitive video games, but also opens the door into many different careers in technology. There are also great scholarship opportunities for students who may be interested in playing at the collegiate level.
Sponsor: Hannah Burns
Cost: $3

The Forensics Team is open to any Ravenwood student for tryouts. Our Forensics Team is a competitive speech, drama & debate team, and is affiliated with the National Forensics League and the Tennessee High School Speech and Drama League. Forensics is also a nationally recognized honor society. Time commitments are weekly practices depending on the category you compete in. Because of size limits of the team, students must sign up and become an active team member before the end of the first nine weeks of school. Also, adherence to GPA requirements and by‐laws must be kept.
Sponsor: Rachel Cahill
Cost: $300

The FRESHMAN MENTORING PROGRAM was designed to provide a comprehensive transition program for all freshmen coming to the Ravenwood community. Freshman Mentors (rising juniors and seniors) are selected during 2nd semester of each year following an application process. The mentors (or FMPs) plan and carry out Freshman Orientation over the summer and continue mentoring throughout the school year by presenting Ravenwood‐relevant lessons once weekly in freshman homeroom classes. In addition, mentors make themselves available to freshmen seeking "upper‐classman guidance." It is quite an honor at Ravenwood to be selected to serve as an FMP. Rising juniors and seniors go through an application process that includes obtaining letters of recommendation, maintaining good grades and good attendance, and exhibiting a positive attitude. FMPs are considered the "cream of the crop" at Ravenwood ~~ We love our FMPs!
Sponsor: Jen Julian
Cost: $0

Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization that helps those in need to rise out of poverty. Habitat helps families to attain homeownership by building houses at the lowest possible cost through volunteer labor and donated materials. They sell the houses at no profit and no interest to a low-income family. Ravenwood students assist five other Williamson County high schools with the build in February and March as a part of “Habitat High.”
Sponsor: Phillip Coker
Cost: $0 but there is fundraising

HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) club is open to any student with an interest in the medical services profession. Membership is based on a participation point system to maintain membership status. Participation offerings are state/regional competitions, community service opportunities on campus and off, and attending meetings.
Sponsor: Michael Gerlach
Cost: $40 non-refundable for State/National fees, pay on-line or check made payable to RHS HOSA.

The Interact Club is Rotary International's service club for Young people ages 14‐18. The Ravenwood Interact Club is sponsored by the Brentwood Morning Rotary club, which provides support and guidance, but is self‐governed and self-supported. Each year, Interact completes one service project per month, one of which furthers international understanding and goodwill. Through these efforts, Interactors develop a network of friendships with local and overseas clubs and learn the importance of: developing leadership skills and personal integrity, demonstrating helpfulness and respect for others, understanding the value of individual responsibility and hard work, and advancing international understanding and goodwill.
Sponsor: Carly Ward
Cost: $0

JROTC Raiders—is a high adventure competition team that competes in physical challenges and rope bridge events.
JROTC Drones—is a new team that learns how to fly drones and films events for JROTC.
JROTC Color Guard—presents the flags at school competitions and various community events.
JROTC Leadership—competes in bowl style competitions with other JROTC units across the nation.
JROTC Academic—competes in bowl style competitions with other JROTC units across the nation.
JROTC Rifle Team—competes in the Williamson County Rifle League and against other teams across the nation via postal matches.
Sponsor: Rus Hays

Ravenwood's LATIN CLUB will explore the Ancient World and experience Greco-Roman Culture through skits, trivia, and art. The goal is to have 50% participation in local competitions and the State Convention.
Sponsor: Josh Crumm
Cost: $10

The Ravenwood High School Mock Trial Team provides students an opportunity to learn about the law, court procedures, and legal system. This is done through hands-on and in-court experience with a complete mock trial that is provided by the state of TN and the TN bar association.
Sponsor: Jeremy Paisley
Cost: $30

MODEL UNITED NATIONS students serve as delegates to a “mock” United Nations meeting and serve as a representative of a country. They research that country and the problems facing it. They also prepare speeches to present at the conference and prepare resolutions that they petition the mock United Nations to adopt. In this process, students learn research skills, information about other countries, and how to speak in front of groups. Their work culminates in an annual conference in November where 800 delegates gather to argue on behalf of their resolutions. (Only cost incurred will be related to the conference.)
Sponsor: Katerina Bandy
Cost: $350 (financial aid available)

The Ravenwood Review is a school sponsored club that publishes a literary magazine containing student writing. The faculty sponsors are Mai Shaffner and Rachel Noli. The club has a student editor in chief and two assistant officers. We publish creative short fiction, poetry, academic essays, and movie and book reviews. The publication is available through The Ravenwood Review’s website (connected to school myplace accounts) and as a PDF newsletter available to parents.
Sponsor: Mai Shaffner
Cost: $0

This club will expose members to a variety of scientific facts and information that will help them in their science classes and beyond. Club members will compete in Science Bowl competitions and cultivate a love for science in everyone.
Sponsor: Avrill Buerstetta
Cost: $0

Every November at RHS we perform a full-length play. Auditions for the play are held in August and are open to any student regardless of involvement in theatre class or the Thespian Society. Students are given to opportunity to audition to act a role in the show or interview for a technical position. Technical positions include but are not limited to build crew, lights, sound, costumes, props, hair, makeup, and front of house.

Every April at RHS we perform a full-length musical theatre production. Auditions for the production are held in January and are open to any student regardless of involvement in theatre class or the Thespian Society. Students are given to opportunity to audition to sing, act, and dance in the show or interview for a technical position. Technical positions include but are not limited to build crew, lights, sound, costumes, props, hair, makeup, front of house and playing in the student orchestra pit. Our spring musicals are adjudicated annually for the “Spotlight Awards” which is part of the National High School Theatre Competition.

Interact with the French language and learn about the Francophone cultures and way of life through activities and community service.
Meetings: Thursday, once a month, 7:15am, Room B215
Sponsor: Marianne Edmondson Qualifications:

• Invitation to membership is restricted to students actively engaged in the study of French in Ravenwood. Students must be enrolled in or have completed French 2.
• Transfer students must have spent at least one full semester in Ravenwood high school before becoming eligible for invitation to membership.
• Candidates must have maintained an A- (A minus) average or higher in French throughout their secondary school study of French, including the semester of selection and all previous work awarded secondary school credit.
• Candidates must have maintained a B- (B minus) average or higher in all other secondary school subjects prior to the semester of selection. French may not be used to calculate this average.

The Latin Honor society is a special designation given to students that have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and citizenship in the Latin classroom.
Sponsor: Joshua Crumm Qualifications:

• Students must be members in good standing of the National Junior Classical League.
• maintain an A average in their current/most recent Latin course and exemplify good leadership and community involvement.

Participation in the Ravenwood Chapter of MU ALPHA THETA (a math honor society) is by invitation only, after completing Algebra 2 Honors. If student is new to the district after this course, they will need to be in the honors of Advance Placement level course. MU ALPHA THETA is the National High School and Two‐Year College Mathematics Honor Society with over 75,000 student members in more than 1,500 schools. We are dedicated to inspiring keen interest in mathematics, developing strong scholarship in the subject, and promoting the enjoyment of mathematics in high school and two‐year college students. Part of the requirements of membership is to tutor other Math students, either during select study halls or after school.
Meetings: One Thursday of each month, 7:00 am, RPAC
Sponsors: Mary Hawken and Cheryl Wilbourn

Qualifications:

• Requirements are: An “A” average for the first three quarters of school year to receive an invitation to join this club. This is a one-time only invitation.
• To receive honor cord at senior year graduation, members must have been active for every year after induction. Being active means, attending meetings and accumulating 8 points per semester, and following procedures club establishes to record things.

The National Art Honor Society (NAHS) is designed to inspire and recognize students in visual art. The NAHS strives to aid members in attaining the highest standards in art scholarship, character, and service, and to bring art education to the attention of the school and community.
Meeting Time: Two Thursdays per month, 2:45-3:30 pm, F140
Sponsors: Ana Zaragoza
Cost: $10
Qualifications:

• Must have a 3.5 GPA and be, or have taken, an Art course or Art History.

NATIONAL TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY is for any Career and Technical student who is in their second career and technical course and has an overall unweighted GPA of 3.5. Membership is by application, Applications are taken in the spring with induction in April.
Meeting Time: Varies
Sponsor: Hannah Burns Qualifications:

• Students must have completed at least one CTE course and are in their second CTE course.
• Students will graduate with two or more CTE classes.
• Applicants must have a 3.5 GPA.
• Applicants should be enrolled in CTE organization aligned with their CTE course.
• Applications will be taken in February.
• Accepted students will be notified in March.
• Members are expected to be active in the society and be active in community service.
• Dues: $35 Induction Fee plus $15 for graduation cord. Total of $50 for new inductees.

RHO KAPPA NATIONAL SOCIAL STUDIES HONOR SOCIETY inducts members, conducts service activities, and raises awareness regarding social studies.
Meeting Time: Thursday, once a month, 3 -3:30pm, D109
Sponsor: Elizabeth Ballew

Qualifications:

• Open to rising juniors and seniors
• Must have completed 2 social studies credits at Ravenwood
• 3.0 GPA
• Recommendation from a teacher
• Apply in spring semester

The SCIENCE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY encourages and recognizes scientific and intellectual thought, advances the student’s knowledge of classical and modern science, communicates with the scientific community, aids the civic community with its comprehension of science, and encourages students to participate in community service and in turn, encourages a dedication to the pursuit of scientific knowledge.
Meetings: Meet once a month on a Wednesday at 3pm in the library. Lecture dates and locations vary.
Sponsor: Avrill Buerstetta

Qualifications:

• Students must be in 10th or 11th grade. (11th grade students are full members and 10th grade students are “junior” members)
• All students must be or have been enrolled in at least one honors or Advanced Placement science class during or prior to the tenth grade year.
• Complete and turn in an application by the announced date.
• Students must maintain a 3.7 cumulative GPA.
• Students must maintain a 3.7 GPA across all science courses.
• To receive an Honor Cord for Graduation students must remain in good standing through their senior year (participate in service activities, attend meetings, attend guest lectures, maintain their GPA, etc.).

The purpose of our SPANISH NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY is to broaden the perspective of non‐native and native Spanish speaking students. Their activities are centered on service to our Hispanic community in Williamson County and Nashville. This club strives to build communication skills through their participation in school and service activities. They do not travel for trips, yet!
Meetings: Two Wednesdays per month, 2:35 pm, B218
Sponsor: Carly Ward
Cost: $20

Qualifications:

• Must be in Spanish 3 or higher
• A (91) average or higher
• Sophomore or higher grade (we cannot induct freshmen)
• Students apply at the beginning of Spanish III

The TRI‐M MUSIC HONOR SOCIETY is the only international music honor society for high school students. It is designed to recognize students for their academic and musical achievements, reward them for their accomplishments and service activities, and to inspire other students to excel at music and leadership. Tri‐M inductees will have the opportunity to participate in many music activities throughout the year including service projects, performance of a solo or small ensemble piece at a Tri-M recital, and other activities to boost awareness of music in the community.
Meetings: Mornings once a month. First meeting in early September.
Sponsor: Rose Hellmers

Qualifications:

1. Student must be currently enrolled in a music ensemble at Ravenwood High School.
2. Candidates must have maintained for the previous semester at least an A average grade or equivalent in music, with at least a B average grade or equivalent in other academic subjects.
3. Student must exhibit leadership, service, and good character.

The purpose of the club is to collect ACT Prep Books as well as donations to buy books for disadvantaged students. Eventually, the club would offer tutoring workshops to review basic concepts and teach strategies on how to best approach the ACT test.

The purpose of the club is to provide a safe space to celebrate African culture and collaborate with nonprofits that aid African countries.

Bring awareness and talk about issues regarding Asians and different Asian minorities. We also want to embrace our own culture.

The purpose of the club to have fun playing badminton, while making friends.

The purpose of the club is to create a space where students can lean about biomedical issues and develop their own solutions to mitigate/prevent such issues. They will also be able to learn more about biomedical careers.

The purpose of the club is to prepare Ravenwood students interested in Biology to compete at the annual USABO Biology Olympiad competition. Biology Olympiad also gives students in Ravenwood a space to showcase their biology talents on a national level while working with peers during the preparation period.

The purpose of the club is to create a place where African American students can congregate and tackle the everyday issues that come with being an African American in a majority white school.

The purpose of the clubs is to read and discuss books both modern and classic.

The purpose of this club is to introduce young men to volleyball. Men’s volleyball is not very popular here, let’s grow the popularity of the sport and get good practice.

The purpose of care for refugees is to help out refugees in our community by volunteering at nations ministry center. Through volunteering our members would work with elementary refugee students learning the English language, navigating through homework and learning general social skills as a maturing kid. We hope to raise money for this organization as well as contribute through volunteering.

The purpose of the club is to give orchestra students an opportunity to perform solo, duets, etc. as well as whole group pieces.

The purpose of the club is for the school chess community to come together to play, learn, and promote the game of chess.

The purpose of care for refugees is to help out refugees in our community by volunteering at nations ministry center. Through volunteering our members would work with elementary refugee students learning the English language, navigating through homework and learning general social skills as a maturing kid. We hope to raise money for this organization as well as contribute through volunteering.

The purpose of the club is for student to have a better understanding in the Chinese culture. Students will learn and discuss about things relative to China—like the food, the festivals and the history.

The purpose of the club is to write and expand literacy skills, while doing fun activities.