TCHS Clubs & Sports

CLUB	SPONSOR	DESCRIPTION
Academic Team	Mrs. Katrina Weber and Mrs. Marijana Neff	To promote academics and have fun while competing
Anchor Club	(awaiting a new sponsor)	Community service and fun.
Anime Club	Mrs. Roxanne Blackburn	Watch anime videos, draw, and share/talk about your artwork with other peers. For anyone interested in Japanese Animated art and films.
Arab Culture Club	(awaiting a new sponsor)	Students interested in learning about Arab culture come together to learn.
Beta Club	Mrs. Elizabeth Inman	To acknowledge students who excel in academics.
DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America)	Mrs. Betty Powell	To develop leadership skills.
Drama Club	Mr. Jason Meenach	Students congregate to learn more about theatre.
Environmental Club	Mrs. Jenny O'Neill	This group promotes recycling for the whole school and empties teachers’ recycling boxes once a week. They are also working on other environmentally friendly activities and are always looking for new members.
FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)	Mr. Eric Jackson and Ms. Angela Outland	FBLA offers excellent leadership and career development opportunities. FBLA members will develop skills and knowledge in personal finance, time management, and goal setting. The overall goal is to prepare students for future leadership roles.
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes)	Mr. Justin Cheatham	To present to athletes and coaches, and all whom they influence, the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, serving Him in their relationships and in the fellowship of the church. Meetings for the 2007-2008 school year are on Wednesday mornings at 7:30am.
FCCLA (Family, Careers, and Community Leaders of America)	Mrs. Joretta Jones, Mrs. Mary Ann McGlothlin and Ms. Vickie Coleman	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.
French Club	Ms. Nicki Shelton	To learn about and experience French culture.
Gay Straight Alliance	Mrs. Katrina Weber and Mrs. Jenny O'Neill	This group is dedicated to creating a richly diverse and tolerant school, where prejudices about people are broken down and replaced with respect and understanding. We focus on gay rights but are concerned about everyone.
Harambee Club	Mrs. Alyce Emerson and Mrs. Charmaine Hill	The Harambee CLub is a club open to all students at TCHS, whose focus is on the history and culture of the African American race. The word "Harmbee" is a Swahili word which means "Let's pull together". This club meets once a month and projects include Breast Cancer Awareness month in October, Kwanzaa celebrations, Martin L. King, Jr. focus, Black History month program, and mentoring and scholarship funding for African-American graduating seniors.
Latin Club	Mrs. Vicki Reynolds	To learn about and experience Roman culture.
Mock Trial Team	Ms. Patti Palmer	To provide mock experience with trials and courtroom procedures.
National Honor Society	Ms. Patti Palmer	To honor our students with the highest grades and highest level of involvement in their school and community and to provide service to the school and/or community.
Newspaper	Mrs. April Clement	To give students real life experience in the world of journalism with the added benefit of informing students with published writing.
Peer Club	(awaiting a new sponsor)	To attract students who would enjoy getting together for social and extracurricular activities with students who have diverse needs and abilities - activities that they might not otherwise do on their own.
Philosophy Club	(awaiting a new sponsor)	If you like to think outside the box, question everything from simple truths to reality, and expand your mind while enjoying great debates, then the Philosophy Club is the thing to join.
Prom Steering Committee	Mrs. Brittany Crawford and Ms. Mary Jo Smith	To organize and raise funds for prom.
Senior Advisory Committee	Ms. Patti Palmer	To plan, promote, and carry out senior activities and to have a fun and memorable senior year.
Skater's Union Club	Mr. Larry Waldrop	To promote skating and give some identity to those who participate in and/or are interested in alternative sports.
Spanish Club	Mrs. Mojgan Martin	To celebrate Spanish culture and to learn aspects of Spanish that you wouldn't learn in class.
Speech Team	Mr. Quinn West	To teach students effective communication skills and the value of work to improve one's self.
STLP	Mr. Scot Gill	Student Technology Leadership Program
Student Council	Mrs. Valerie Cecil	To provide open communication for the entire school and to help link students with the school.
Technology Student Association (TSA)	Ms. Amanda Bowling and Mr. Bob Farquhar	TSA (Technology Student Association) is a non-profit national student organization devoted to teaching technological education and promoting the use and understanding of technology. Student members compete in regional, state, and national competitions involving technology, problem-solving, and public speaking.
Tomorrow's Teachers Club	Mrs. Mary Ann McGlothlin	Student organization that promotes interest in teaching as a career.
Y-Club (KYA)	Ms. Margaret Van Hook	A student-run organization that involves young people in school and community service work while teaching them basic leadership skills.
Yearbook	Mrs. Traci Ransdell	To compose a book of school memories.

SPORT	COACH	WHY JOIN?
Baseball	Mr. Dom Fucci	Make new friends. Its special to be young and to compete and interact socially with teammates and with the opposition in the process of maturing into young adults.
Basketball (Men's)	Mr. Eric Williams	Life lessons are learned when you're a part of a team. You share friendship through working together, and it is rewarding when you are successful.
Basketball (Women's)	Mr. Justin Cheatham	Playing on a team is a skill needed in the work force. It teaches you to do a job with people, even if you dislike them, and to not give up.
Cheerleading	Ms. Tiffany Brown	Stay in shape. A great way to get involved and meet new people.
Color Guard	Mr. Dee Bishop	Have fun and meet new people while performing with the marching band.
Cross Country	Mr. Michael Feeback	A lot of fun to meet new people, to become a family, and to learn discipline and how to push your limits.
Dance Team	Mrs. Janet Carrier Brock (volunteer)	Exciting to compete and become better friends with other students. For more information, visit http://www.tcdanceteam.com This link leads to a website which is not controlled by this school or the Fayette County Public Schools. We are not responsible for the content.
Diving	Mr. Billy Bradford	(no information)
Football	Mr. Mark Willoughby	To be a part of Tates Creek's football legacy and to play at the finest facilities in Kentucky.
Intramural Games	Mr. Scot Gill	Great way to be a part of a team, meet a lot of new people, and learn to have fun with sports and games you didn't think you would ever play on an actual team.
Golf (Men's & Women's)	Mr. Kevin Crosby and Mr. Bob Farquhar	Play 9 holes of free golf! You can show off your skills and become a part of Tates Creek.
Indoor Drum Line	Mr. Dee Bishop	(no information)
Lacrosse	Ms. Amanda Bowling	For more information, check out the TCHS Lacrosse website: www.tclacrosse.homestead.com This link leads to a website which is not controlled by this school or the Fayette County Public Schools. We are not responsible for the content.
Marching Band	Mr. Dee Bishop	(no information)
Soccer (Men's)	Mr. Bo Lankster	Allows students to become more familiar with their surroundings since practice begins before the school year. Creates that "in" that other students don't have.
Soccer (Women's)	Ms. Amanda Pemberton	Gives you motivation to keep your grades up. You become a close-knit family while learning discipline.
Softball	Mr. Jeffrey Shearer	Life lessons and many friendships are developed through participation in high school athletics, and softball is an exciting sport that holds great opportunity for those who want to compete.
Step Team	Mr. David Clark	Gives students a chance to be a part of Tates Creek's school spirit. Click HERE to visit the Step Team website
Swimming (Men's and Women's)	Mr. Sean Shevlin and Ms. Margaret Van Hook	Fun opportunity to represent the school and learn discipline while meeting new friends.
Tennis (Men's and Women's)	Ms. Nicki Shelton	Sport you can play throughout your life.
Track & Field (Men's and Women's)	Mr. Kevin Crosby	A sport where girls and guys can train together without having to worry about try-outs.
Volleyball	Ms. Megan Paul	(no information)
Wrestling	Mr. John Griggs	Anyone willing to work can be successful. Helps to maintain ideal weight and compete against others your own size.