Clubs
Anchor Club
Anchor allows young people to make a dynamic difference in their world by volunteering in service projects within the community and and having fun while helping others. Anchor Club strives to follow the motto of our International Sponsor Pilot Club projects within the community and around the world.
Advisors: Crystal Harper - crystal.harper@elbert.k12.ga.us
Lindsay Johnson - lindsay.johnson@elbert.k12.ga.us
Anime Club
Anime is focused on Japanese culture and "anime". This club is offered and open to anyone who has interest in learning more and exploring the multi-dimensional world of Japanese culture in terms of content and artistic style.
Advisors: Maria Silva - maria.silva@elbert.k12.ga.us
William Jenkins - william.jenkins@elbert.k12.ga.us
Beta Club
Beta is focused on academic excellence and community service. Eligible students are invited to participate in the club each year (only freshman will receive formal invitations; upperclassmen must check the eligibility rosters posted around the school). Students must attend at least three meetings per year and complete five community service hours (no double - dipping with other clubs/organizations is allowed). Upperclassmen dues are $30 and Freshmen dues are $35. Active members who attend at least twelve meetings and complete all club requirements by the end of their senior year will receive a gold seal on their diplomas.
Blue Sword
The Blue Sword Club of JROTC is responsible for organizing and setting up the Military Ball, community service projects and some service learning projects. The committee is also responsible for the agenda and speaker of the military ball. They work in cooperation with the Battalion staff on community and service learning projects throughout the year.
Future Business Leader of America
FBLA's mission is to inspire and prepare students to become community - minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences through the application of our motto: "Service, Education, and Progress. FBLA is open to 9-12 graders interested in business or leadership experiences".
Advisors: Lori Starrett - lori.starrett@elbert.k12.ga.us
Deana Crook - deana.crook@elbert.k12.ga.us
Future Christian Athletes
FCA's mission is working to see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes.
Advisor: Tim Fleming
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
FCCLA's Mission is to promote personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences Education. Focusing on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner, and community leader, members develop skills for life through: character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge, career preparation. FCCLA membership is available to students who have taken a course in Family and Consumer Sciences, as determined by the state department of education through grade 12.
Advisor: Amber Dixon - amber.dixon@elbert.k12.ga.us
Future Farmers of America
FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agriculture education. Membership Guidelines are as follows: Student must be enrolled in an Agriculture course within the academic school year (Fall, Spring, or Both).
Advisor: Eric Sahagun - eric.sahagun@elbert.k12.ga.us
Friends Helping Friends
FHF is a service club composed of student members who assist Special Education teachers and their students during FHF trips and events. FHF promotes relationships between students with unique abilities and their peers.
Advisors: Anya Human - anya.human@elbert.k12.ga.us
4-H
"To Make the Best Better" through observation and implementation of the 4-H Pledge: I pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service, and my health to better living - for my club my community, my country, and my world!
Advisor: Tracy Brown - tracy.brown@elbert.k12.ga.us
Key Club
Key Club is an international, student led organization that provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership. Key Club is open to 9th -12th grade students and members are selected through an application process.
Advisor: Deana Crook - deana.crook@elbert.k12.ga.us
Interact
Interact's mission is to help others through the application of our motto "service above self". Through service activities members of Interact club learn the importance of developing leadership skills and personal integrity, demonstrating helpfulness and respect for others and advancing international understanding and goodwill. Students apply early fall absences per year, and have no out of school suspensions. Interact club meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month and requires three service hours per semester.
Advisor: Julie Hover - julie.hover@elbert.k12.ga.us
National Honors Society
Our mission is to honor students who have excelled in areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character and to provide avenues of service for these students both in our community and in our school.
Requirements for membership: Membership is by invitation only to those students who maintain a minimum GPA of 92 or higher and who have taken advanced courses. Invitations are sent during fall semester to any student in 10th-12th grade who meets GPS and coursework requirements.
Advisor: Joann Gunter - joann.gunter@elbert.k12.ga.us
National Art Honor Society
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. Membership guidelines include: 90 or higher in Art Classes, grade 9-12 with 1 year of credit in Art, and students must maintain a "B" average in other subjects areas with no ISS or OSS.
Advisor: Lee Wells - lee.wells@elbert.k12.ga.us
Eidolon (yearbook)/Blueprint (newspaper)
The journalism staff at ECCHS is responsible for the publication of both the school newspaper and the yearbook. The Blue Print is the student - produced newspaper and The Eidolon is the student produced yearbook. Students develop journalistic skills such as gathering news, copywriting, editing, and revising through the production of the newspaper. Additionally, students develop life skills such as organization and responsibility. They take total responsibility for the sale, design concept, and layout production of the yearbook. Meeting deadlines and getting layouts completed and to the plant on time teach important lessons in business and responsibility. Students must be pre-approved by the advisors to enroll in this course.
Advisor: Jeannie Jourolmon - jeannie.jourolmon@elbert.k12.ga.us
The Social Studies Debate Club
The Social Studies Debate Club is a student organization where members practice the art of formal debate, develop critical thinking skills, learn to research thoroughly, public speaking, construct strong arguments, deliver persuasive speeches, and effectively counter opposing viewpoints actively participating in structured discussions on current issues. The teams take either the affirmative or negative side of a topic, aiming to persuade judges with logical reasoning and evidence-based arguments.
Our Motto: To respect the opinions of others and to agree to disagree agreeably.
Advisor: Dr. Edna Eberhardt - edna.eberhardt@elbert.12.ga.us