Clubs, Activities & Organizations
- An organization must serve a need not already met by an existing organization.
- An organization must be educationally sound.
- An organization must have a faculty sponsor.
- An organization must have a constitution.
- All actions of an organization are subject to administrative approval.
A student may hold more than one office simultaneously in one year in all other organizations. A potential candidate for any office, however, should weigh carefully the demands of the office, his/her school schedule, and other responsibilities before running. If a student feels that holding an office will jeopardize his/her best effort in any area, then he/she should not run. If a student holding an office fails to meet its obligations, the sponsor may replace him/her.
The American Sign Language Club provides an opportunity for students, faculty, staff and parents to learn American Sign Language (ASL) to facilitate communication with students who are deaf or hearing impaired. Initially, the objective will be to introduce sign language that will serve as “Sign Language for Survival”, with the eventual goal of developing conversation skills in American Sign Language.
Best Buddies is a friendship club where students with disabilities are paired with students without disabilities in one-on-one friendships. This club is open to 9th-, 10th-, 11th-, and 12th-graders!
Please contact Mrs. Jennifer Karushis at jkarushis@perryschools.org for more information.
The Booster Club is for anyone interested in promoting positive school spirit in high school. A president, vice president, secretary and treasurer are elected as officers of the club by the student body. It is the purpose of the club to boost all school activities, to organize the homecoming and pep sessions, to promote athletic events, and to cooperate with school officials in arranging varied school activities for the betterment of the high school at large. Officers are determined each spring through an application and interview process.
Boys Lacrosse complements your student’s life by building young men to be mentally strong, respectful, and accountable through team activities and bonding through the sport of Lacrosse. This club is open to 9th-, 10th-, 11th-, and 12th-graders!
Please contact Mr. Justin Magbanua at jmagbanua@perryschools.org for more information.
The Cardinal Cadre’s primary purpose is to promote general public relations as official hosts and hostesses of our school. In this capacity, students serve as tour guides to visiting students and adults, ushers for auditorium activities, serve as information resources for Southport High School and liaisons between administrators or faculty and guests to our school. Members are selected through an application process. Applicants are evaluated on previous experiences, availability to serve, poise, personality, general appearance, scholastic standing, attendance and punctuality, communication skill, trustworthiness, ability to get along with others, and overall attitude. Cadre members must be good role models and outstanding representatives for Southport High School. A GPA of 2.5 is required upon selection and must be maintained.
How to join:
Students must be nominated by a staff member. Traditionally, nominations have been taken during the spring for the next school year. This year, Mrs. Cullison plans to open nominations at the end of first semester and the spring, possibly with rolling nominations throughout that time period. Students interested in joining should ask a staff member who would give them a positive recommendation to nominate th
Cardinals Celebrate Culture
Goals: Our goal is to help students feel safe and comfortable to express their cultures and help others adjust to a new school environment in a place where they can socialize and share their cultures with other people.
Audience: ALL students, especially ones who are interested in learning about different cultures.
Possible Activities: Organize the annual Cultures of Southport festival which includes: games, traditional dance and song, fashion, and food tasting. The club will hold fundraisers throughout the year for the festival. We also will do smaller activities throughout the year.
CCC stands for Cardinals Celebrate Culture. In this club we celebrate many cultures. Our school is very diverse so we want to make sure that everyone feels like their culture is celebrated and understood. We plan fun events like culture days and a cultural celebration with dance, music, and a fashion show.
Crochet Club is a student-created, student-led club. We focus on making hats and scarves in the first semester. We then donate these hats to those in need, giving back to the Southport community. For second semester, we focus on wearables and small projects- learning additional stitches along the way. Those interested should bring a 5 or 5.5 hook to the club. We do have some donated yarn. Students are welcome to bring their own projects to work on in class.
Students don’t need to know how to crochet. We will teach them! All are welcome. Please contact Ms. Dawn Fowerbaugh at dfowerbaugh@perryschools.org for more information.
The Dance Team gives all students a chance to show off their Cardinal pride. Students must try out to join the SHS dance team. The dance team supports the boys’ and girls’ basketball teams in the winter and pumps up the crowd with energetic hip-hop and contemporary dance routines and steps. They also perform at local universities and competitions.
Please contact Mrs. Jessi Walpole at jwalpole@perryschools.org for more information.
Southport High School DECA prepares students to become leaders in marketing, finance, management, hospitality, and entrepreneurship. Members build real-world business, communication, and leadership skills through competitions, community service, and hands-on activities. This club is open to 10th-, 11th-, and 12th-graders.
For more information, including competitive events, visit https://www.deca.org or contact Mrs. Ashley Quinlin at aquinlin@perryschools.org.
Don Bosco Southport Community Club is a faith-based Catholic club for all Southport High School students. The club focuses on spiritual growth and fellowship within the community. It draws inspiration from the teachings and youth-ministry model of Saint John Bosco, the patron saint of young people. This club is open to 9th-, 10th-, 11th-, and 12th-graders!
For more information, please contact Ms. Amy Honeycutt at ahoneycutt@perryschools.org.
The Drama Club provides opportunities for students to participate in live theatre after school. Each year, students and sponsors fully produce a Fall Musical, Tea With a Princess, Student-Written and Directed One-Acts, and a Spring Play.
For more information, please contact Mr. Austin Lundsford at alundsford@perryschools.org.
FAC provides an engaging and interactive environment where members can expand their knowledge through educational films and meaningful discussion. Members will enjoy a variety of educational movies while snacking and participating in trivia based on the films they watch. The club combines learning, entertainment, and friendly competition to create an enjoyable experience for everyone.
For more information, please contact Miss Alicia Haymon at ahaymon@perryschools.org.
The SHS Guitar Club will generally meet in room 403 on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month during Club iPASS, and in-between weeks on Tuesdays from 2:10pm to 2:45pm, starting on Aug 28.
The club is designed for students who already have playing experience. Students who have not learned how to play the guitar yet are encouraged to sign up for the elective beginning guitar classes offered during the school day every semester.
The club will focus on these activities –
1. Prepare for performances
2. Tuning and guitar maintenance
The performance music is written in standard music notation with chord symbols. If you read only guitar TAB, tell Mr. McBurney and he will make TAB parts for you.
If you have your own guitar it may be dropped off in room 403 when you arrive in the morning. If you need to use a school instrument let Mr. McBurney know.
It is highly recommended that you set aside time for practicing at home between club sessions.
Each student will be expected to be in room 403 and ready to play at the official start time, and be respectful toward fellow students and the instructor. Regular attendance is important to maintain consistent progress.
Participation in performances is required, and there will be at least one event each semester.
Be sure that you have a way to get home after Tuesday sessions.
Any questions may be directed to Mr. McBurney at his school email address – jmcburney@perryschools.org
Beginning Guitar is also offered as an elective beginning 1st semester of Sophomore year!
International Club is a student-led club where students share culture from countries around the world. Some meetings focus on learning about a student’s culture, while others introduce something new for everyone. Meetings typically include a short presentation about the culture, followed by authentic food and a game/activity. All are welcome. You do not need to be an international student, speak another language, or take a language class. If other cultures interest you and you’re looking for a club that meets just once a month, this is a perfect club for you. We meet after school on the third Tuesday of the month for about an hour. You don’t need to sign up or attend every meeting, and drop-ins and friends are welcome to tag along. To join our Canvas page for updates and announcements, either attend an after-school meeting or email Miss Hawkins (chawkins@perryschools.org).
Key Club is a student-led organization that focuses on making the world a better place through service. Why join Key Club? You can earn volunteer hours to strengthen your transcript for college, make friends and memories, earn scholarship opportunities, help your community, and attend fun events to meet with other Key Clubbers. We have fundraisers such as boo grams and carnations to raise money for the club, and allow anyone to join! If you have friends that you want to volunteer with, this club is for you!
The SHS Luddite Club is dedicated to limiting screen time through fun, offline activities that remind students of options other than social media. The club will also help students build new friendships and connections.
The Luddite Club’s goal is not to get rid of devices, but to make you less reliant on them for entertainment and information. Instead, we want to steer you toward finding the world’s joys by briefly disconnecting from the internet. Offline activities can include museums, walks, learning to socialize, town activities, and more!
Please contact Mr. Brent Bockelman at bbockelman@perryschools.org for more information!
What is MSA?
Myanmar Student Association (MSA) is a club led by SHS students. Student leaders are elected by club members at the end of the academic year. The club was formed in the 2023-2024 Academic year and the very first callout meeting was held on Feb 21, 2024. The club meeting was held during iPass. Last school year, about 100 students joined MSA. Members strengthened relationships with each other, learned different cultures, celebrated some festivals and showcased Myanmar cultures at school events through dances.
Mission & Purpose :
Teach, support, and guide new Burmese students into Southport High School to provide familiarity and comfort; Strengthen the relationship between Burmese students and celebrate culture and community, fostering unity.
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2025-26 Sponsors/Advisors
Mrs. Tial – Teacher (Room 163) – stial@perryschools.org
Ms. Par – Counselor (Couseling Office) – zpar@perryschools.org
Ms. Mawi – ELL Tutor/Translator (Room 110) – rmawi@perryschools.org
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Follow us on InstaGram @msa.shs
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Click on the link below to read an article about MSA featuring on SHS Journal | March 2024
The Southport Chapter of the National Honor Society was organized in 1945. Membership is based upon scholarship, character, leadership, and service. Students may be selected for membership in their junior or senior year. The criteria for membership are as follows:
I. Scholarship: Grade Average: 3.6 or above (3.7 or above effective 2022-2023 school year)
II. Character: Personal Assessment Evaluations average of 4.0: (based on a 1-5 scale)) completed by SHS staff
III. Leadership and Service: The Candidate:
- Has held or holds active membership in school clubs, organizations, sports, or other extracurricular activities and/or community-related services.
- Not only successfully holds school offices or positions of responsibility but displays leadership qualities commensurate with the position held.
- Demonstrates reliability and dependability.
- Displays leadership qualities in the classroom, the school, or in community activities.
- Inspires positive behavior in others, whether as a leader or a member, and
- Exemplifies positive attitudes.
Membership is an honor bestowed upon a select group of students, and final approval of the candidates for membership is made by the Faculty Council on behalf of the administration and the school faculty.
The Pride Alliance Club supports the instructional goal of increasing student achievement by helping ensure that all students are in a safe learning environment, proactively embracing changes in society, and involving students and staff in another facet of Southport High School’s cultural diversity. The purpose of the club is to provide an avenue and source of information and discussion for students and staff concerning GLBT persons and GLBT issues. Meetings will be conducted in an atmosphere of mutual respect, with a positive tone, encouraging cultural diversity and competency, and maintaining confidentiality.
Please contact Mr. Tim Case at tcase@perryschools.org for more information!
FRC TEAM 1529
Founded in 2005, FRC team 1529, the CyberCards, is a 37-person family who is passionate about their vision; inspiring students from grades K-12 to become STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) leaders in their community by engaging them in a program where students learn and apply the practical skills needed to succeed in higher education and the workforce.
SOPOReads Book Club is a social community of readers who inspire each other through reading and discussion. Together, we read books, share ideas about them, and celebrate learning from multiple perspectives shared during discussion. In addition to reading and discussing books, we offer club members a variety of activities to build community. See your school librarian and media specialist, Ms. Kohne, or contact her at skohne@perryschools.org for more details and eligibility.
Speech and debate is an academic sport. We travel to different schools to compete at tournaments. Team members who excel can earn an academic letter, graduation honor cords, scholarships, and maybe qualify for the national tournament.
Competitions are on Saturdays. The debate season starts in Oct. and ends the last weekend of Jan. The speech season starts in Nov. and ends in March.
For more information, please contact Mrs. Sara Berghoff at sberghoff@perryschools.org.
Spell Bowl contestants receive a list of words to study at the start of the season, which runs from August to early November. At the main competition, each speller is given 9 words and attempts to spell them correctly (on paper, not out loud). The teams in the state that spell the most words correctly qualify to compete in the state contest on Purdue’s campus.
Please contact Mr. Jason Adler at jadler@perryschools.org for more information!
Each grade level has a Student Council with 4 elected officers (president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer). Elections are held each spring for the following school year. Officers help to plan and run events such as the homecoming dance, food drive, and winter event. They also serve as a listening ear for classmates and can bring student ideas to the administration.
Please contact Mr. Brad Mitchell at bmitchell@perryschools.org for more information!
We meet Mondays from 2:35to 4:00 pm
First meeting will be 8/17/2026
I have 3 large table spaces for playing board games with friends!
There are several club games to choose from
Or
You can bring a game from home and play with your friends.
Email Mr. Winebarger to join our club Canvas page.
The Journal staff creates The Journal (SHS’s news magazine) and The Journal Rewired (SHS’s news website). Both have been named among Indiana’s top student news publications.
Please contact Mr. Mike Klopfenstein at mklopfenstein@perryschools.org for more information!
Student-led Bible Study and Social Club. The club offers service opportunities throughout the school year.
Please contact Mr. Jack Williams at jwilliams@perryschools.org for more information!
Young Life is a Christian organization that invites young people to explore their faith and ask questions in a welcoming environment. You don’t need a faith background to participate in Young Life. We host fun events to help you connect with peers and find community at Southport High School. We meet after school on Tuesdays in Mr. Johnson’s room (152).
Follow us on Instagram @younglifesouthsideindy to learn more!