Clubs and Organizations
Student Life is more than just STEM
Writing Club
Writing Club
Meets:
Staff Contact: S. Casar
A place to give and receive feedback about writing.
Speech and Debate
Speech and Debate
Meets: Tuesdays and Wednesday 4:15-5:15
Staff Contact: Karen Cho
Speech and debate is a program consisting of two main events. Speech preforming and acting while debate involves debating a topic debated by the entire nation either by yourself or with a partner. We are also a competitive club and compete at tournaments on a regular basis. This club is open to all and has no tryouts.
Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (SHH)
Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (SHH)
Meets: Every OTHER Monday, 1:30 - 2:00
Staff Contact: Kat Baker
Honor Society for passionate Spanish students to spread appreciation for and understanding of language and culture
Science National Honor Society
Science National Honor Society
Meets: Biweekly on Mondays @ 1:15-2:00pm
Staff Contact: Monica Strada
Science National Honor Society – honor society for students invested in the pursuit of science; open to juniors and seniors
Science Olympiad
Science Olympiad
Meets: Mondays 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Staff Contact:
Science and engineering competition through NCSU and National organization.
Raptor Band/Orchestra
Raptor Band/Orchestra
Meets: Wednesdays after school from 4:10-5pm @ Room 50
Staff Contact: Alfonz Zsiga
Do you know how to play an instrument? Were you a part of a concert band or orchestra before? Do you want to perform music during school or community events? If you’re interested in any of these things, then the Raptor Band/Orchestra is the right place for you!
The Racial Justice and Remembrance Club
The Racial Justice and Remembrance Club
Meets: 4:00 to 4:30 or 4:45, on Thursdays. Start date TBD @ Room 126
Staff Contact: Jeff Guilford
This club is focused on researching and spreading the word about George Taylor, a black man who was lynched in 1918 in Rolesville NC. This is the only documented lynching in North Carolina, although there were many more. We will connect this to present day lynchings, such as those of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd, and find ways to make our community, and ones near us, safer from these. We will also do service projects relating to these topics. These projects will be decided on by the club members. We will work with some organizations to make this change happen. Some of these organizations are the WCCRC (Wake County Community Remembrance Coalition), and the EJI (Equal Justice Initiative).
Read about a similar club here: https://sites.google.com/exploris.org/1918georgetaylorlynching/home
Quill & Scroll Honor Society
Quill & Scroll Honor Society
Meets: By invitation
Staff Contact: Crystal Garrett & John Wood
Honor Society for passionate 10th-12th grade students who stand out in any media field. A list of requirements may be found at this link.
Queer-Straight Alliance
Queer-Straight Alliance
Meets: Tuesdays at Lunch
Staff Contact: Ian Finley
Support and activism for queer students and their allies.
Politics Club
Politics Club
Meets: Tuesdays during Lunch
Staff Contact: Shana Mobley
A club to foster educated political discourse and current events in a friendly environment.
Philosophy Club
Philosophy Club
Meets: Thursday 1:45 - 2:15
Staff Contact: Jeff Guilford
Do This: Opinions on Philosophy
Performing Arts Dance Club
Performing Arts Dance Club
Meets: Regular Schedule: Fridays @ 11am-12pm
Staff Contact: Sue Hess
Hey Raptors! This club is centered around exercise and different techniques of dancing. ALL of our choreography is original content made by our student leaders. We look for dedicated students that are willing to commit. We practice to perform! Positive attitudes and determination is all you need to be a successful dancer here!
NOTE: Performances are postponed currently due to COVID
NHS/Raptor OutReach
NHS/Raptor OutReach
Meets: First Tuesday of every month, 1:20-1:50pm
Staff Contact: Sarah Overman
12th graders are invited to participate in the selection process for National Honor Society and potentially become NHS members. Raptor OutReach is a community service club, which will be open to all 9-12 graders regardless of their GPA. This experience will help prepare them for the leadership and service we expect from NHS candidates.
National English Honors Society
National English Honors Society
Meets: TBD
Staff Contact: Jessica Stokes
National English Honors Society is a club where we show our appreciation for English language and literature, work to improve our reading and writing skills, and use our passion for English to give back to our community.
National Art Honors Society
National Art Honors Society
Meets: 1st and 3rd Thursday of the Month
Staff Contact: Jessica Warren
The honor society for the visual arts.
Model United Nations
Model United Nations
Meets: Mondays 1:15-2pm
Staff Contact: TBD
Model United Nations, (Model UN, MUN), is an educational simulation and/or academic activity in which students can learn about diplomacy, international relations, and the United Nations.
Mock Trial
Mock Trial
Meets: Wednesdays at lunch @ Room 236
Staff Contact: Jeff Guilford
It’s a team that works hard to stage a real court case against other schools by becoming witnesses and lawyers. You get to make questions, act, and “argue!”
Staff Sponsor:
Ms Skarda
HOSA Future Health Professionals
HOSA Future Health Professionals
Meets:
Staff Contact: Sarah Lasseter
HOSA is a student-led Career and Technical Student Organization. This CTSO prepares you to become a healthcare professional by building your teamwork and communication skills. There are also competitive events that cover topics that are as broad as Physics and Chemistry to events like Medical Law and Ethics! You would also have the opportunity to take on leadership roles as officers at the local, state, or national level.
If you are interested in our club please fill out this interest form and check out the various events that HOSA offers!
Staff Sponsor
Ms Carr
Girl-Up
Girl-Up
Meets: Tuesdays, Lunch, Bi-Weekly @ Biology Room (109)
Staff Contact: Sarah Lasseter
Girl Up is a global movement of empowered young women leaders who defend gender equality. Our programming exposes girl leaders to issues at the intersection of gender equality and sports, STEM, storytelling, and more – we position girls to be leaders across industries where women are underrepresented. We do fun group activities and learn about global gender issues/current events. Open to everyone!! Check us out on instagram @girluprths
Staff Sponsor:
Mrs Balazs
Gardening Club
Gardening Club
Meets: Monday lunch Thursday 4 - 5 @ Outside/Room 54
Staff Contact: Steve Butera
A student organization for the maintenance of the school grounds and gardens, open to everyone.
Staff Sponsor:
Mr Butera
Future Business Leaders of America
Future Business Leaders of America
Meets: Monday, Wednesday 2 - 3 pm
Staff Contact: Stokes and Anderle
FBLA is the first business club in RTHS. It is a club that inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences. We have a over 30 events, ranging from Social Media Strategy to Business Financial Planning.
Staff Sponsor:
Mrs Stokes
FRC 4561: TerrorBytes Robotics
FRC 4561: TerrorBytes Robotics
Meets: Tuesdays 5-7 in Physics Lab (room 66)
Staff Contact: Stacey Kaufman
TerrorBytes Robotics (FRC: 4561) is a competitive robotics team based out of Research Triangle High School.
Visit our website, terrorbytes.org, for more information.
Fencing
Fencing
Meets: Mondays and Wednesdays after school
Staff Contact: S. Casar
A club sport to learn, practice, and compete in foil and epee fencing. The club doesn’t require any prior experience to join.
Staff Sponsor:
Casar
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Meets: (weekly) Mondays at Lunch, and monthly on Monday morning (time tbd) @ Biology room (awaiting confirmation)
Staff Contact: Karen Cho
A club for fellowship among your fellow students! Whether you’re an athlete, Christian, both, or neither, you’re welcome to hangout with us and talk about the Bible! We’re a safe place to grow your faith, explore Christianity, or just meet new people.
Staff Sponsor:
Mr Slusser
ESports / Gaming
ESports / Gaming
Meets: TBD
Staff Contact: Cornelius Gloria
Mixing it up this year. Going to have casual play regular gaming for fun/scrim as well as competitive play on PlayVS and other platforms/local competitions.
D&D Club
D&D Club
Meets: Thursdays at lunch and Fridays after school @ Room 60
Staff Contact: Leatha Fields-Carey
A community of RTHS students who play Dungeons and Dragons and other Table Top Role Playing Games! Players of all skill levels are welcome!
Staff Sponsor:
Mrs Fields-Carey
Classical Society
Classical Society
Meets: Thursday 1:15 to 2:00
Staff Contact: S. Casar
A place to appreciate classics
Staff Sponsor:
Casar
Chess Club
Chess Club
Meets: Tuesdays and Thursdays at lunch
Staff Contact: Andrew Green
The Chess Club offers everyone a chance to come and learn the legendary game of chess! No matter your skillset, you will learn unique strategies to play and familiarize yourself with how to think in difficult situations.
Staff Sponsor:
Mr Green
Baking Club
Baking Club
Meets: Meet and drop bags in 234
Staff Contact: Elizabeth Godwin
A relaxed place to bake and enjoy baked goods!
Staff Sponsor:
Ms LaTour
Black Student Union & Allies
Black Student Union & Allies
Meets: Wednesdays 1:15-2:00
Staff Contact: Eric Grunden
The Black Student Union & Allies’ mission is to create a safe space/community for marginalized populations to share their experiences and awareness about the issues they face in today’s society, while educating BSUA members on essential pieces of knowledge that is not provided in a typical school environment
Staff Sponsor:
Dr Mann-Bailey
Art Club
Art Club
Meets: 1st and 3rd Thursday of the Month
Staff Contact: Jessica Warren
A place to do art and work on school wide art projects
Staff Sponsor:
Mr Slusser
Amnesty International
Amnesty International
Meets: First Thursday of every month during Lunch
Staff Contact: Shana Mobley
The RTHS chapter of Amnesty International, an official, grassroots, human rights organization
Staff Sponsor:
Mrs. Nix