Student clubs and organizations are an important part of our school culture.  There are social, academic and service related clubs.  All clubs are open and students can join at anytime during the year.  Some organizations require application.  For details on meeting times and member details, contact the Faculty sponsor.  

Anime Club

Purpose:  A social club for  Anime and Manga enthusiasts.  This club hosts and annual MangaCon and recommends selections for the library Manga collection.

Student Officer(s): 

Faculty Sponsor:  Mrs. Worrells

Email: worrelj@gcsnc.com

Brooks Buddies

Purpose:  Mentor Elementary students at Brooks in a 1 on 1 relationship.

Student Officer(s): 

Faculty Sponsor:  Roberta Rohan

Email: rohanr@gcsnc.com

CAS Club

Purpose:  To help IB students fulfill their CAS responsibilities

Student Officer(s): 

Faculty Sponsor:  Karyn Dickerson

Email: dickerk@gcsnc.com

DECA

Purpose:  DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. Compete, travel, volunteer, learn, and have fun!

Student Officer(s): 

Faculty Sponsor:  Mr. Bethea

Email: betheaa2@gcsnc.com

DECA Alpha Male

Purpose:  To encourage and motivate minority males to pursue & attend some form of post-secondary education.  This club will help these young men develop the skills essential for success when transitioning from high school to college, as well as in life.  The men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and other fraternity and sorority volunteers will actively participate in there meetings/ sessions.

Student Officer(s): 

Faculty Sponsor:  Mr. Atiba D. Bethea, Sr.

Email: betheaa2@gcsnc.com

Dungeons and Dragons

Purpose:  For beginner and advanced players of the fantasy tabletop role-playing game.

Student Officer(s): Leo Ivey, Lauren Slate

Faculty Sponsor:  Mrs. Worrells

Email: worrelj@gcsnc.com

EmpowHER

Purpose:  EmpowHER is a club aimed at providing young women an avenue to build a visible faith in Christ in addition to helping them navigate high school from a Biblical standpoint. Themes include: Empower Her to be confident. Empower Her to be a leader and good role model. Empower Her to help the helpless and disenfranchised.

Student Officer(s): 

Faculty Sponsor:  Dr. Tiffany A. Hamilton

Email: hamiltt@gcsnc.com

Food Pantry Club

Purpose:  To educate about food insecurity, support the Grimsley Goods Pantry, and organize food drives.

Student Officer(s): 

Faculty Sponsor:  Mr Wils

Email: wilsd@gcsnc.com

Grimsley Gardening Club

Purpose:  To learn about gardening and cultivate crops for students to enjoy, share, and donate to Urban Ministry.

Student Officer(s): 

Faculty Sponsor:  Barnard

Email: barnarr@gcsnc.com

Grimsley Global Classroom Club

Purpose:  We will continue our work building relationships and learning from the students we have connected with at the Chikahle School near Bombay, India.

Student Officer(s): 

Faculty Sponsor:  Barnard

Email: barnarr@gcsnc.com

Hot Button Debate Club

Purpose:  The Hot Button Club will enable and maintain the open and productive discussion of political, social, and philosophical topics among students while maintaining respect for all viewpoints.

Student Officer(s): 

Faculty Sponsor:  Jay Simmons

Email: simmonj4@gcsnc.com

International Thespian Society

Purpose:  This is an honor society for theatre students. These students also help with community outreach projects.

Student Officer(s): 

Faculty Sponsor:  Matt Ringrose

Email: ringrom@gcsnc.com

Junior Classical League (JCL)

Purpose:  "To encourage an interest in and an appreciation of the language, literature and culture of ancient Greece and Rome and to impart an understanding of the debt of our own culture to that of Classical antiquity."

Student Officer(s): 

Faculty Sponsor:  Temple Eller and Jenn Kunka

Email: ellert@gcsnc.com, kunkaj@gcsnc.com

Key Club

Purpose:  A service club focused on the needs of children in our community.

Student Officer(s): 

Faculty Sponsor:  Mrs. Worrells

Email: worrelj@gcsnc.com

Mock Trial team

Purpose:  To prepare for and participate in the Mock Trial competition in February.

Student Officer(s): 

Faculty Sponsor:  Mr. Wade

Email: wadeb@gcsnc.com

Muslim Student Association

Purpose:  To promote understanding of the Muslim community and issues related to the faith and culture. To actively engage with all community members to foster peace and healthy relationships.

Student Officer(s): 

Faculty Sponsor:  Profe (Dickerson)

Email: dickerj@gcsnc.com

NAHS - National Art Honor Society

Purpose:  To provide art students with a service opportunity club, revolving around art and how we can incorporate it in our community.

Student Officer(s): 

Faculty Sponsor:  Davis

Email: davisk12@gcsnc.com 

National French Honor Society

Purpose:  Celebrate excellence in French and provide tutoring to Grimsley French students.

Student Officer(s): 

Faculty Sponsor:  Allison Greiner

Email: greinea@gcsnc.com

National Technical Honor Society

Purpose:  Recognize academic achievement of students who have met the requirements for the NTHS.

Student Officer(s): 

Faculty Sponsor:  Carmen Rock

Email: rockc@gcsnc.com 

Outdoor Adventure Club

Purpose:  To explore outdoor recreational and educational opportunities and perform service projects that benefit enjoyment of the outdoors.

Student Officer(s): 

Faculty Sponsor:  Glaze

Email: glazew@gcsnc.com 

PAWS (Protecting Animals With Service)

Purpose:  Our purpose is to help our community by educating members and others of animal suffrage, and volunteering time and resources to help animals in need.  We do this through fundraisers, collecting donations, spreading animal suffrage awareness, animal shelter/rescue visits, and promoting the wellbeing of all animals in our community.

Student Officer(s): 

Faculty Sponsor:  Cody Morris

Email:  morrisc@gcsnc.com

PLARN Club

Purpose:  A service learning club.  Students learn to crocheting plastic bags into bedrolls for people experiencing homelessness.

Student Officer(s): 

Faculty Sponsor:  Jen Worrells

Meeting Time: Thursday afternoons

Email: worrelj@gcsnc.com 

Playmasters

Purpose:  The Playmasters produce theatrical shows for the school and greater community. All students, regardless of enrollment in a theatre class, are welcome to participate.

Student Officer(s): 

Faculty Sponsor:  Matt Ringrose

Email: ringrom@gcsnc.com

Project Unify/Lunch Buddies

Purpose:  Bridging the gap between students with and without disabilities.

Student Officer(s): 

Faculty Sponsor:  Kia Aponte

 Email: apontek@gcsnc.com

Right Round Record Club

Purpose:  Music appreciation and social club focusing on music and music delivery formats as a hobby - Examples include turntables, cassette players, 8 track players, digital, cd, streaming, with a heavy focus on turntables/vinyl records. The club strives to be inclusive and provide a space for positive interaction in person as opposed to strictly online. Topics range from introducing and listening to vinyl records to methods of cleaning and replacing needles on turntables.

Student Officer(s): 

Faculty Sponsor:  Mr. Peace

Email: peacec2@gcsnc.com 

Rise Up, Speak Up!

Purpose:  The purpose of the club is to provide students with leadership skills and opportunities that will assist them with finding their voices academically, socially, and overcome any other issues in order to feel empowered for success which will prepare them for college and/or career.

Student Officer(s): 

Faculty Sponsor:  Chawaunda Southerland

Email: southec@gcsnc.com 

SAGA (Sexuality and Gender Acceptance (formerly GSA)

Purpose:  Support Equality and dignity of all regardless of sexuality or gender expression, promote anti-bullying behaviors on campus

Student Officer(s): 

Faculty Sponsor:  Ashly Morrison

Email: morrisa2@gcsnc.com 

Science Olympiad

Purpose:  North Carolina Science Olympiad (NCSO) is a nonprofit organization with the mission to attract and retain the pool of K-12 students entering science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degrees and careers in North Carolina. Every year NCSO hosts tournaments on university, community college, and public school campuses across the state. These tournaments are rigorous academic interscholastic competitions that consist of a series of different hands-on, interactive, challenging and inquiry-based events that are well balanced between the various disciplines of biology, earth science, environmental science, chemistry, physics, engineering and technology.

Student Officer(s): 

Faculty Sponsor:  Lambert and Ingram

Email: lamberj@gcsnc.com,  ingramn@gcsnc.com

Service Learning Ambassadors

Purpose:  Service Learning Ambassadors is the main hub for everything service at Grimsley. In this club you get connected to Service Learning opportunities not only around the school but out in the community as well. SLA is also known for working closely with the seven main Elementary schools that feed into Grimsley to inspire and assist future Whirlies! We also provide help to anyone with x2VOL, the website where all service hours are documented, and provide updates to all service learning changes and information.

Student Officer(s): 

Faculty Sponsor:  Mr. Bunch

Email: bunchs@gcsnc.com

SkillsUsa

Purpose:  To Enhance student Leadership skills, creative abilities, and overall involvement to become workforce and college ready.

Student Officer(s): 

Faculty Sponsor:  Nathaniel Degraffinreaidt

Email: degrafn@gcsnc.com 

Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica

Purpose:  Inductions are in the spring and based on grades. Spanish students must have at least a B average in Spanish IV or above. Dues are $5.00 and seniors pay an additional $10.00 for their honor cords which have been approved for wear at graduation.

Student Officer(s): 

Faculty Sponsor:  Dr. Tiffany A. Hamilton

Email: hamiltt@gcsnc.com 

Spades Club

Purpose:  Give students a chance to feel like a part of the school climate and enjoy social time after school.

Student Officer(s): 

Faculty Sponsor:  Scott SanGeorge, Christopher Huntley

Email: sangeos@gcsnc.com, huntlec@gcsnc.com 

Spanish Club

Purpose:  To have fun with culture from the Spanish-speaking wold; community service

Student Officer(s): 

Faculty Sponsor:  Sra. Howard

Email: howardr@gcsnc.com 

Student Ambassadors

Purpose:  To represent Grimsley High School to visiting schools and others, as well as serve as mentors to 9th grade students.

Student Officer(s): 

Faculty Sponsor:  Glaze

Email: glazew@gcsnc.com 

Techno GEEK

Purpose:  Techno GEEK is for those wanting to unwind by playing video games once every 3 weeks or so.  Volunteers from within the club bring their gaming systems and games to be stored in my locked closet throughout the school day.  Then from 4:00-5:30 everyone plays video games. We do meet on Fridays so all rides must arrive no later than 5:30 as there is no after school bus provided.

Student Officer(s): 

Faculty Sponsor:  Dr. Tiffany A. Hamilton

Email: hamiltt@gcsnc.com 

Teens Active in Greensboro Service

Purpose:  Provide weekend opportunities for students to earn service learning hours by participating in a variety of community service projects.

Student Officer(s): 

Faculty Sponsor:  Jenny Enright

Email: enrighj@gcsnc.com 

The French Club (L'Alliance Française)

Purpose:  To enjoy French language and culture in a relaxed setting.

Student Officer(s): 

Faculty Sponsor:  Jennifer Johnston Kerns (Mme JJK)

Email: johnstj3@gcsnc.com 

The Pinterest Club

Purpose:  To create Pinterest inspired goods to share with less privileged people.

Student Officer(s): 

Faculty Sponsor:  Jennifer Johnston Kerns (Mme JJK)

Email: johnstj3@gcsnc.com

The Poetry Project

Purpose:  The Poetry Project is an organization that prides itself in using poetry to teach, inspire and build the communities that we call home. Through structured workshops, poetry slams and open mics, we create safe spaces to share our lives and tell our stories. (I sponsor this club from it's organization here in Greensboro, which also has chapters spread out across the district. Website Link: http://josephusiii.com/the-poetry-project)

Student Officer(s): 

Faculty Sponsor:  Kaylin Bugica

Email: bugicak@gcsnc.com 

Ultimate

Purpose:  Introduce students to the growing sport of Ultimate (Frisbee), and play with and against other schools in NC tournaments.

Student Officer(s): 

Faculty Sponsor:  Scott SanGeorge

Email: sangeos@gcsnc.com

Meeting Time:  

Unity / Human Relations / Anyday Club

Purpose:  Increase unity within the Grimsley community with activities based on acceptance and understanding.

Student Officer(s): 

Faculty Sponsor:  Jen Worrells

Email: worrelj@gcsnc.com 

Whirlie Rocks

Purpose:  To introduce the sport of climbing and teach climbers, from beginners through advanced, new climbing techniques in a safe and open place to climb and foster good health, fitness and problem solving skills.  We hope to open up scholarship opportunities at the college and university level.

Student Officer(s): 

Faculty Sponsor:  Jay Simmons

Email: simmonj4@gcsnc.com

Meeting Time:  

Yearbook

Purpose:  To publish a book covering the school year in regard to Student Life, Academics, Sports, Clubs, Portraits, etc.

Student Officer(s): 

Faculty Sponsor:  Lynn Rozelman

Email: rozelml@gcsnc.com 

Young Adult Writers of Grimsley

Purpose:  To provide a positive, supportive, and productive atmosphere for developing student creative writers to learn and grow.  In addition, the organization will teach students to harness creativity effectively with a variety of different self selected prompts, contests or workshops, and exercises so as to benefit an individual's skill and competence as a writer. Ultimately, the club strives to create a safe community for young writers at Grimsley in which creative writing, passion, and friendship all flourish.

Student Officer(s): 

Faculty Sponsor:  Kaylin Bugica

Email: bugicak@gcsnc.com 

Young Filmmakers Club

Purpose:  To learn about videography and editing, and to produce videos/films for the school and local community.

Student Officer(s): 

Faculty Sponsor:  Matt Ringrose

Email: ringrom@gcsnc.com