Clubs and Programs

Academic Team

Ron Wiltrout, Sponsor

The Academic Team engages in competitions with the other district high schools. The structure of the competition is questions and answers using a buzzer system that recognizes the first responses. Questions posed included every aspect of academia (literature, history, science, mathematics) in addition to sports, popular culture, and the arts and humanities.

How to Join

See Mr. Wiltrout in room A204 at the beginning of the school year.

Typical Activities

Weekly practices and competitions with district schools

Battle of the Books

Stephanie Yancey and Kate Driver, Advisors

Battle of the Books is a trivia competition for students based on a selection of predetermined books.  We read and practice at the school and then participate in a district-wide competition in the Spring.  We have a great time discussing books, quizzing each other, and snacking while we work!

How to Join

In the fall, speak to Mrs. Yancey or Mrs. Chestnut in the Library Learning Commons.  Everyone is welcome!

Typical Activities

Weekly Meetings, Book Discussions, Trivia Practice, District Competition in March

Birding and Wildlife Photography Adventure Club

Drew Gaddy, Sponsor

Our goal is to teach students how to identify and photograph our local bird species and to give them space to explore and feel connected to the natural world. We want to provide students with a lifetime activity that will help them make lifetime friendships.

How To Join

Meeting in Mr. Gaddy's room

All students are welcome to join, and meetings will be announced.

Typical Activities

Meetings

Distributed Education Clubs of America (DECA)

Heather Bruton, Meredith Millen, Cyndi Teeguarden, Sponsors

DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.

How to Join

• Have a sincere interest in business, marketing, hospitality, and/or digital communication careers

• Complete at least one CTE course within your years of membership

• Have and maintain a HS GPA of at least 2.5

• No major discipline history

• Pay all necessary dues each school year

• Keep up to date with announcements in our official Google Classroom

• DECA Google Classroom Code: t23fn6f

Typical Activities

DECA’s evaluation process involves students in both a written component such as an exam or report and an interactive component with an industry professional serving as a judge. DECA’s competitive events directly contribute to every student being college and career ready when they graduate from high school.

A list of competitive events can be found HERE

Fundraising is mandatory throughout the school year in order to cover travel expenses

Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)

Sherrie Minkin, Andrea Owens, Joanna Liscombe, Patti Sappenfield, Sponsors

To enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development of all health science education students, therefore, helping the student meet the needs of the health care community.

How to Join

HOSA welcomes new members at any time.  All you need to do is contact one of the advisors and attend a meeting. You can join officially for $25 (mypaymentsplus.com) or simply be a non-official school member and participate within our community. Keep up to date with announcements on our official Google Classroom page: HOSA Google Classroom Code: 4tacn27

Typical Activities

In the fall we like to sponsor fundraisers for the local community (foodbank, students in need of hygiene products, etc.) We also like to reach out to local healthcare workers and nursing homes to offer support, cheer, and gratitude.

International Club

Entela Guda, Sponsor

International Club is designed to promote cultural awareness throughout the MBHS community.

How to Join

See Ms. Guda to join.

Typical Activities:

Activities include: Homecoming celebrations, fundraising, community service, and an international food fest. This club exists to allow students with similar interests an opportunity to gather and to empower students with leadership opportunities to plan club and school events.  

NaNoWriMo Writing Club

Stephanie Yancey, Sponsor

NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) takes place in November and is a chance for writers around the world to pledge to write a complete story during the month.  At MBHS, we gather starting in October to talk about writing, provide support, and read each other’s work.

How to Join

See Mrs. Yancey in the library

Typical Activities

Planning for writing, creative writing activities, camaraderie

Ocean Awareness Club (Surfrider Foundation)

Terry Rayl, Sponsor

We want to inform our school community about ocean conservation and help raise awareness through efforts both on campus and community-wide.

How to Join

See Mr. Rayl before or after school

Typical Activities

Fundraisers for National conservation projects, beach sweeps, campus clean ups (spring), working on building a loom for plastic bag mats for homeless shelters.

Seahawk Stage and International Thespian Society

Julia Heckathorn, Sponsor

Seahawk Stage promotes learning about theater through activities, trips, and productions that enhance our educational goals. The International Thespian Society is the only theater honor society in the country. ITS recognizes, rewards, and encourages student achievement

How to Join

Join our Google Classroom: nno5vc2

Typical Activities

Regular meetings, fundraising, and producing the following shows: All-County, Heart of the Holidays, A Night of Hope (Make-A-Wish benefit show), and the spring musical.

Student Council

Jennifer Corrie, Sponsor

The SCA strives to establish a school community through leadership, communication, and school spirit.  Our goal is to spark a desire in students and staff to become active in everything Myrtle Beach High School has to offer.

How to Join

Elections for grades 10-12 are in May for the following school year.  9th-  elections will be in early September.  See Mrs. Corrie for more information.

Eligibility Requirements:

• 3.0 GPA or higher

• No major discipline issues

• No attendance issues

• Executive Council Members must have served one year as a class representative.

Typical Activities

Homecoming activities, Powderpuff Football, Blood Drives, fundraisers