Pope Clubs, Organizations, & Community-Based Groups
If you are interested in starting a new club, please use this form. Contact Mr. Fisher with any questions.
Please contact the sponsor listed below for more information regarding any club / organization.
Name | Club / Organization | Description | Primary Sponsor | Meeting Times |
| Academies Mentorship Program "AMP Club" | Club | To provide an avenue for experienced 11th grade Culinary, Globalization, and S.T.E.M. Academy students to mentor 9th grade students who are in these academies. | Kokan, Julie | |
| Ambassadors | Club | Freshman Orientation & Mentorship | Hebert, Chloe and Sims, Katherine | |
| Baseball Data and Analytics | Club | To use modern analytics to improve team performance and allow students to apply math and computer science concepts. | Turco, Chris | |
| Best Buddies | Club | Building friendships between students with and without disabilities. We celebrate everyone's differences and focus on how we are all alike! | Hill, Lindsay | |
| Bio Club | Club | To recruit, support, nurture, and promote students with an interest in biological sciences | Briana Ransom | 2nd Tuesday every month @ 7:45 am, afternoons as needed |
| C3 | Club | To create an environment that allows students to publish content that they are passionate about through a variety of media platforms filtered for appropriate content | Trentacoste, Peter | |
| Computing Club | Club | Computing Club seeks to spread and facilitate a love of computer science and public service among students of Pope High School. | Groeneveld, Richard | Every other Wednesday during x-block. |
| Creative Crafters | Club | To immerse/teach students in an unpressured art environment in which creativity is valued and supported through different mediums. | Hebert, Chloe | |
| Creative Writing | Club | Students practice writing in different genres and giving/receiving constructive feedback. | Greene, Nena | |
| Crochet and Knitting Club | Club | Creating a community for people who enjoy yarn arts | Register, Sara | |
| Debate Club | Club | To support and inspire a diverse community of students who are committed to empowering others through speech and debate. | Trentacoste, Peter | Every Friday from 3:30-4:30 |
| Dental Club | Club | Provide a platform for students interested in the dental field including academic discussions, community involvement, and service projects. | Sever, Eric | |
| DECA | Club | Preparing students for college and a broad range of business related careers by fostering the development of skills such as leadership, problem solving and collaboration through a series of conferences and competitions throughout the year. | Wallace, Ashley | Every 3 weeks on Tuesday mornings at 7:50 am |
| Drama Club | Club | Drama Club is a social club that provides opportunities to explore their interest in theatrical arts. The meetings will include theater games and activities, guest speakers, and special workshops. | Jones, Rachel | Fridays, 3:30-5:00 pm |
| Drone Club | Club | Offers a platform for students to discover the world of drones and spark interest in engineering and other STEM related subjects. Students will have opportunity to compete in engineering competition and drone racing. | Williams, Steve | |
| Environmental Club | Club | Brings awareness to environmental issues through community service projects such as stream cleanups, storm drain marking, recycling and education | Blythe, William | |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) | Organization | To present to coaches, athletes and students, as well as all whom they influence, the adventure of serving Jesus Christ in the school, church and community | Bailey, Drew | |
| Fencing Team | Club | To build a community of fencers, foster teamwork, good sportsmanship, and to learn to deal with pressure that comes from individual competition. Fencers compete in up to nine tournaments throughout the season. | Eichler, Dave | |
| Film Appreciation Club | Club | To discuss and analyze a variety of films from different times and cultures. | Kulik, Stephen | Every other Tuesday, 3:30-4:30 pm |
| Fishing Club | Club | Participation in local fishing outings for fun, grow understanding of fishing techniques, raise local environmental awareness. | Cason, Erica | Wednesdays at 2:15 pm (monthly) |
| FLOP Club | Club | Promote acceptance and appreciation of world languages and cultures | All World Language Teachers | Meeting dates vary, but we have 5 whole group meetings, 1 leadership appreciation meal, 5-10 leadership meetings throughout the year |
| French Honor Society | Club | National Honor Society for French students | Wojtczak, Jennifer | No meetings |
| Gay Straight Alliance | Organization | Forum to bring different cultures together and understand different sexual orientations | Holman, Nick | Every other Monday 3:30-4:30 pm |
| German Honor Society | Club | National Honor Society for German students | Young, Jenny | No meetings |
| Girls' Bible Study | Organization | To encourage and inspire young women to go into the world as sisters in Christ's Holy Name. | Schneider, Holly | 7:40 every Tuesday |
| Girls in STEM | Club | To encourage and support girls of Pope who are interested in STEM careers | Kokan, Julie | 7:40 am, 3rd Tuesday of each month |
| Governor's Honors Program (GHP) | Summer program sponsored by state legislature; application only | Dahlberg, Tiffany | ||
| Greyhounds Aiding Ladies Supplies (G.A.L.S.) | Club | GALS mission is to spread awareness of problems facing women in poverty and to collect and donate necessities. | Lindgren, Stephanie | 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:45 am |
| Guitar Club | Club | To provide a place for guitar lovers to come together to play guitar and perform | Hayes, Crystal | One Wednesday a month |
| Habitat for Humanity | Club | Nonprofit organization that helps families build and improve places to call home. We believe affordable housing plays a critical role in strong and stable communities | Cassanova, Cynthia | |
| Heart for Foster Care | Club | Goal is to make kids in foster care feel loved, valued, and cared for. | Smith, Jennifer | 1st Wednesday of each month @ 7:30 am and 3rd Wednesday of each month @ 2:15 pm |
| Helping Hounds | Club | Helping animals in local shelters by raising funds, collecting needed items, and volunteering time at shelters. | Sims, Katherine | |
| HOSA: Future Healthcare Professionals | Club | To develop leadership, service, and passion as a future healthcare professional | Thomas, Sharee | |
| Humanitarian Club | Club | Provides Pope students an opportunity to create opportunities to positively impact and connect with our community through selfless acts and the promotion of human welfare | Strydom, Debra | |
| Improv Club | Club | Improv Club meets weekly so members can practice their improvisational theater skills through fun, interactive games. In the spring, Improv Club holds auditions for members to participate in the Variety Show and the Improv Showcase. | Rachel Jones | Wednesdays, 1st half of x-block |
| Interact Club | Club | To spread the ideals of Rotary and serve in our community | Williams, Allyson | |
| Interfaith Club | Organization | To promote religious acceptance by increasing our knowledge of others' religions and learning about their beliefs, life events, and celebrations and seeing each other's similarities, as well as gaining new friends. | Cason, Erica | Morning meetings each month |
| Investing Hope Club | Club | Our mission is to empower Columbian children, youth, and families to find a way out of poverty and discover hope through value-based entrepreneurship, savings, and financial management skills. | Gonzalez, Jorge | 1st Monday each month 3:35-4:05 pm or as needed |
| Jewish Club (Jew Crew) | Organization | To bring Jewish and non-Jewish students together to celebrate the traditions of Judaism. We will also educate each other on Jewish history. | Cason, Erica | Monthly meetings on Fridays at 7:45 am |
| Just Dance | Club | To build connections between students with or without disabilities through dance. | Bowen, Mary | |
| Key Club | Club | An international, student-led organization that provides service opportunities. Key Club values leadership skills, inclusiveness, and promotes character development. | Trentacoste, Peter | 2nd Thursday each month before school |
| Knittin' for Kittens | Club | To make mats that animal shelters can use to give to their adopted cats | Wallace, Ashley | 1st Monday each month at 7:40 am |
| Lacrosse Club (Men) | Club | To teach and coach lacrosse primarily to the younger players in the community | Pfaff, Carl | |
| Lacrosse Club (Women) | Club | Create a place for girls who are interested in or currently playing lacrosse for Pope to gather, bond, and strengthen the program. | Mitchell, Micah | |
| Literary Magazine | Club | To give students/faculty a space to publish their writing and arts such as photography and illustrations and celebrate the creative endeavors of Pope High School | Register, Sara | |
| Magic: The Gathering | Club | To provide a space where students can play this popular card game | Trentacoste, Peter | Every Thursday 3:30-4:45 pm |
| Math Club | Club | A weekly get together for students who enjoy mathematical problem solving and exploring interesting questions outside of the math curriculum. We also participate in county math competitions along with other schools in Cobb. | LaFleur, Colton | Every Friday from 3:30-4:30 pm |
| Men's Bible Study | Organization | To help and inform boys in navigating high school in a positive way | Bailey, Drew | |
| Model UN | Club | An authentic simulation of the UN General Assembly, UN Security Council, or other multilateral body, which introduces students to the world of diplomacy, negotiation, and decision making. At Model UN, students step into the shoes of ambassadors of countries that are members of the UN. | Strydom, Debra | |
| Mountain View Tutoring Club | Club | To develop a mentorship program for high school students to tutor elementary students at Mountain Vew on various subjects. | Sutton, Jessica | |
| Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society) | Club | To create an interest in math and represent our school and community as members. To participate in school improvement as well as community improvement projects. | Sever, Eric | 2nd Tuesday each month @ 7:45 am or 3:35 pm |
| Muslim Student Association | Organization | Raise awareness about Muslims in our local area and connect with countries across the world, to promote community service and cultural awareness for Muslim issues in our country. | Trentacoste, Peter | |
| National Art Honor Society | Organization | To inspire and recognize those students who have shown outstanding ability in art. | Battersby, Brooke | 2nd and 4th Friday each month @ 7:45 am |
| National English Honor Society | Club | National Honor Society for English students. To promote excellence in English and enthusiasm for literature. | Bowen, Krista | |
| National Honor Society | Club | Serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. | Malafronte, Claudia | 3rd Wednesday each month @ 7:45 am |
| Octagon Club | Club | Develop as individuals while being involved in community service projects | Dahlberg, Tiffany | |
| Orchestra | Club | To enrich the musical culture of Pope students and community | Benton, Corie | |
| People of Color Student Alliance | Organization | Focuses on celebrating, preserving, and educating students on the cultures of the minority population in America, and together the club serves as a large unifying faction for the Pope student body. | Thomas, Sharee | |
| Pickle Ball Club | Club | Join people together who to compete, play and learn the sport of pickle ball. | Anderson, Nick | 3rd Wednesday each month 2:15-3:00 |
| Pope Library Ambassadors | Club | To support the Pope Library Learning Commons and help create activities and programming for students. | Sharrow, Susan | 2nd Friday each month @ 7:45 am and afternoons as needed |
| Recycling | Club | To help clean up the Pope campus and community as well as spread awareness of the dangers of pollution. | Trentacoste, Peter | |
| Red Cross | Club | Support local Red Cross events | Giardina, Rhonda | |
| Roblox Club | Club | To unify the different grades of Pope through Roblox | LaFleur, Colton | |
| Robotics | Club | Engineering and building of robots for competition. Aligns with the STEM initiatives. | Williams, Stephen | |
| Science National Honor Society | Club | Honor high science performance | Smith, Chris | Every other month on a Tuesday or Thursday @ 7:45 am |
| Science Olympiad | Club | National non-profit dedicated to improving the quality of K-12 science education | Ransom, Briana | Mondays 3:30-5:00 pm |
| SkillsUSA | Club | To learn about and experiment with marketing techniques that 21st century businesses use every day. | Welch, Paige | x-block 2:15-2:55 pm |
| Social Studies National Honor Society (Rho Kappa) | Club | To promote scholarship and to recognize academic excellence in social studies in secondary school environments and the community | Trentacoste, Peter | |
| Spanish Honor Society | Policies of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese | Ognibene, Terri & Munar, Luisa | ||
| Student Government Association (SGA) | Club | Pope student school leadership | Kelly, Jessica | x-block 2:15-2:55; officers one AO each week |
| Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD) | Club | To raise awareness to the student body about the risks of drunk driving to help prevent accidents and fatalities. | Lang, Jenny | 2nd Monday each month @ 7:45 am, Wednesday @ 2:15 pm as needed |
| Technology Student Association | Organization | To enhance personal development, leadership and career opportunities in STEM | Williams, Stephen | |
| The Ocean Awareness Club (OA) | Club | The purpose of this club is to raise awareness for endangered ocean animal species and their environment in an effort to work towards safer, cleaner oceans. | Giardina, Rhonda | No meetings |
| Tutoring Club | Club | Designed for students to help other students struggling in classes. Students work one-on-one or in small groups with designated peers at the time and place (on campus) of their choosing. | Benton, Corie & Goel, Poonam | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | Club | Unite students with a fun and easy to learn game | Trentacoste, Peter | |
| Yoga Club | Club | To learn various yoga movements and incorporate awareness and calmness in class and life. | Goel, Poonam |
