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.

Sponsor: Kathryn Davis 

Cost: $7 per student and $15 for seniors

The NEHS is an organization that honors high school students who have shown excellence and passion for literature and writing. The club’s goal is to celebrate and encourage interest in the English language arts through meetings, events, and community service. The club facilitates a college essay review night, book drive, and literacy night with local elementary school students in addition to various other activities. The group also works with the Brentwood library staff in various community service opportunities. Students can apply for membership during their sophomore or junior year and are selected based on GPA, letters of recommendation, and writing samples. 

Sponsor: Laura Spretnjak 

Cost: $25.00 for membership and the cost of graduation cords

The National Honor Society (NHS) elevates a school’s commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. These four pillars have been associated with membership in the organization since its inception in 1921. 

NHS Selection Process

Sponsors: Abby Rutherford 

Cost: Newly inducted members of the Brentwood High School National Honor Society are required to pay a $15 fee.  This can be paid anytime online. The fee covers the cost of chapter dues, as well as induction ceremony costs and graduation cords. The $15 is due by the end of the first semester of senior year 

The NJCL Latin Honor Society is a special designation given to Junior Classical League students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and citizenship in Latin class. NJCL Latin Honor Society induction matters because it shows prospective colleges and employers that a student values high academic achievement and has maintained proper citizenship. Colleges especially value language honor society induction because they are eager to accept students who challenge themselves in meaningful courses and who succeed.

Sponsor: Diana Tomayko 

Cost: Membership fee - $2.00 (includes certificate, membership card, and gold seal). Diploma seal and cord for graduation - $10.00

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 a keen interest in mathematics, developing scholarships in the subject, and promoting the enjoyment of mathematics among 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.

Sponsor: Sarah Fox and Abbie Hocking

Cost: $10 a year for regular and $25 new members 

The Tri-M Music Honor Society is a program of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), which focuses on creating future leaders in music education and music advocacy.

Sponsor: Natalie Pratt and Tony Rogers

Cost: $20

The National Science 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.

Sponsor: Collen Cornwell

Cost: $20

Rho Kappa inducts members, conducts service activities, and raises awareness regarding social studies.

Sponsor: Kate Waddell

Cost: Optional chapter dues to the national organization and the option to buy an Honor Cord for seniors at graduation

The purpose of the Brentwood Literary Society is to give students the opportunity to explore the Brentwood community by writing articles or conducting interviews. There will also be calls for submissions for creative writing pieces such as poems and short stories. These pieces will allow students to express themselves and will all be vetted through student and teacher editors. Literary Society members will be able to submit photography, experiment with graphic design, and help edit the zine for publication.

Sponsor: Diana Tomayko

Cost: $0

International honor society for students who excel in all areas of theatre arts, including performing and technical areas. 

Sponsor: Lisa Moody

Cost: $0. There is no financial obligation for the Brentwood Theatre Club.  To join the International Thespian Society, there is a one-time fee of $35. 

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. 

Advisors: Lisa Nease, Melissa Bashore & Hunter Schmeisser

Cost: $30 membership fee

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. 

Sponsors: Harriet Medlin & Matt Grimes

Cost: 

The BHS Forensics Team has a $250.00 yearly membership fee for each student that assists in the following costs:

• Individual student membership in the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA)
• School membership in NSDA
• School membership in the Tennessee High School Speech and Drama League (THSSDL)
• School district fees in THSSDL
• Entry fees at local, regional, and national tournaments and competitions
• Lodging arrangements at the National Speech and Debate Tournament, held every year in June
• Local transportation costs via Williamson County Schools bus usage
• Resource packages for competition purposes, including (but not limited to) access to debate briefs, research and topic analyses, and scripts/cuttings available for performance
• Performance rights for one-act play competition
• Senior honors recognition, including graduation cords and additional acknowledgments
• Miscellaneous expenses that may arise through the course of a school year

Membership fees do not cover:

• Competition attire, expected of every student participant
• Food and beverage expenses
• Team t-shirts
• Souvenirs or memorabilia
• Individual travel expenses (note - this is in regard to overnight tournaments that may be sanctioned and supported by the team but are not offered to all team members, i.e. novice members, those on academic probation, etc.)

If you feel the membership fee may preclude you/your student from participating, please contact the sponsors for scholarships or financial opportunities that may be available.

The Mock Trial Team provides students with 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: Anne Louise Spangler 

Cost: $0

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: Belinda Wade

Cost: $350 Conference Fee

Compete in Robotics competitions - Region, State, and International (Supported by CTE)

Sponsor: Roberto Marrero

Cost: $0

STARS student leadership team plans and leads prevention and community service projects to support young people in overcoming social and emotional barriers.

Sponsor: Sanziana Tamiian 

Cost: $0

This club aims to cultivate a love for science and engineering through studying academic subjects and experimenting with different materials.  The main purpose is to compete in Science Olympiad competitions.

Sponsor: Abigail Hocking & Margaret Bernard

Cost: $25 membership dues

Class and Student Body Officers are elected each year. There is an election/application process for general members to join with expectations of commitment and dedication. The goal of Student Council is to foster student leadership opportunities, serve both community and school, and promote unity as well as enhance positive school  climate and spirit within the school.  

Sponsor: Belinda Wade

Cost: $0

The purpose of the Yearbook club is to document each year at our school. We strive to photograph (or obtain photographs) of each major and minor event that occurs at the school as well as the day to day life at Brentwood High.

Sponsor: Gini Moonshower 

Cost: Students are required to sell a business ad.

YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT, students learn information about Tennessee and problems facing our state. Students draft bills to address these problems, and present them at the annual conference in the Spring. This process is very similar to MODEL UNITED NATIONS, but the content the students will study deals with more local issues. Students prepare speeches to present to the legislature and prepare bills that they will petition the assembly to adopt. In this process, students learn research skills, information about their own state, and how to speak in front of groups.

Sponsor: Belinda Wade

Cost: $385 Conference Fee

Our big goal is to spread the language of American Sign Language.

Cost: $0

We show people the wonders of the observable universe from one of the best states to conduct astronomy. We look at the moon and stars.

Cost: $0

Our goal is to create a community of beach volleyball enthusiasts at BHS.

Cost: $0

Our goal is to connect BHS students with special education students. We want to create friendships with our buddies, promote inclusion, and provide friendly events that all can participate in.

Cost: $20; tshirt fee

The Brokers Club mission is to educate people how to invest. Our goals consist of informing people of stocks, IRAs, stock-options, 401Ks, bonds, and crypto currency.  We will also discuss how to and where to open an investing account, how to successfully trade stocks, and reverse stock splits.

Cost: $0

The purpose of the club is to teach members how to bullet journal, take organized notes, and do several creative art projects. There will be lessons in calligraphy, scrapbooking, and card making. Our hope is that the club meetings become a fun place for students to learn and express themselves artistically.

Cost: $0

Our mission is to instill pride and to take care of our campus for the enjoyment of all students. Our goals include:

1. Support clean spaces for students to come together

2. Beautifying the campus through student-led improvements

3. Instill respect and pride in our environment

Cost: $20 fee for materials such as cleaning supplies, paint, shovels and plants 

The goal of the Chess club is to provide an avenue for students to practice and train in chess.

Cost: $0

Many people in the world know China as a county and have tasted Chinese food, but they have never understood or been exposed to its beautiful cultural customs or the legend behind each food. Our goal is to bring the beauty of Chinese culture to everyone, ask them to let go of their prejudices, and enjoy the different world we bring to them.

Cost: $15; for food

$75 (optional); for traditional clothing

We exist to provide a fun, inclusive environment to gain strength and stamina. Climbing is a great workout and you can get even more out of it if you’re doing it with friends. It’s super easy to make new friends not only from BHS but also those from the Crag.

Cost: $12: reduced price for admission into The Crag Nashville or Franklin. 

The goal of the club is to teach computer science and mathematics through competitions. These competitions will show students what they need to work in the fields of data science, software development, and more. Once a week, new challenges are assigned and the winner will explain how it was done.

Cost: $0

Our purpose is to teach people basic coding languages not taught by the school.  We will provide volunteering opportunities in the form of teaching and tutoring on coding projects.

Cost: $0

Our club will share different cultures through dance and discuss the meaning behind the dance.

Cost: $0

Cyberpatriot gives students cyber security training and prepares them for jobs in the computer science realm. Through occasional competitions, teams of 5-6 will practice real-world scenarios for preparedness.

Cost: $0

The mission of this club is to provide aid to immigrant children in the form of weekly volunteering sessions at the Nations Ministry after-school care program. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for BHS students to give back to the community in a meaningful way, and to provide as much aid and support as we can to those in need. Students will report directly to the volunteering location, so there will not be weekly meetings at school.

Cost: $0