Clubs & Organizations

Advisor: Charles Clark
Grades 9-12
Academic Bowl is an academic competition for school teams.
The topics are science, math, social studies, literature, pop culture, current events, sports, and fine arts.

Advisor: Casey Nissenbaum
Grades 9-12
Anime Club is a place for any student who enjoys anime, manga, drawing, games, etc.

Advisor: TBA
Grades 9-12
Art club is for any student interested in pursuing the expression of artistic talents.

Advisors: Rakia Marcus
Grades 10-12, by application
The BASA Ambassadors are students in 11th and 12th grade who serve as Peer Leaders and serve in different areas of the school. BASA Ambassadors serve in the following capacities, Peer Mediations, Student Ambassador, Peer Mentoring, Peer Tutoring, Teacher/Faculty Assistance, Positive Role Modeling, Community Outreach, and Small Group Facilitator.

Advisor: Brandon Mitchell
Grades 9-12
BASA Beekeepers promote the importance of honeybees through various activities. Members have the opportunity to maintain colonies in order to foster an appreciation and knowledge of honeybees and beekeeping.

Advisor: Amber Hagy
Grades 9-12, by application
BASA Buddies is a peer mentoring club that pairs responsible HS Seniors with Freshmen who need extra support as they begin their high school journey.

Advisor: Savanna Martinez
Grades 9-12, by invitation/application
Beta Club is a service-based club whose purpose is “to promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, leadership and service among elementary and secondary school students.

Advisor: Kevin Kennedy
All students serious promote board games as a recreational activity that boosts strategic thinking skills and social interaction.

Advisor: TBD
Grades 9-12
DECA stands for Distributive Education Clubs of America, and they prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.

Advisor: Bethany Barnes
Grades 9-12
Drama Club is designed for students interested in learning more about the aspects of theater. This includes learning stage terminology, working on acting skills, set building, and costumes/makeup design.

Advisor: TBD
Grades 9-12
FCCLA is for students in Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) education and offers intracurricular resources and opportunities for students to pursue careers that support families.

Advisor: Lee Baine
Grades 9-12, by invitation/application
Meets at CFIT campus
Our team designs, builds, and programs a robot to compete in USA Robotics’ First Tech Challenge. We compete against robots from other schools across the state and strive to qualify for state and national competition.

Advisor: Brittain Gantt
Grades 9-12
Fishing club provides students with the opportunity to pursue their passion for fishing.

Advisor: Rachel Roper
Grades 9-12
Gender & Equity Alliance provides support for students across all spectrums of gender and sexuality by facilitating a space that fosters a more inclusive school and community.

Advisor: Amber Chandler
Grades 9-12; during expeditions
The Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl team competes to test their knowledge of the selected books.

Advisor: Dr. Kristen Farist
Grades 9-12
HOSA is a student led organization that promotes career opportunities in the health care industry and enhances the delivery of quality health care to all people.

Advisor: Dr. Anne Locke Ridgway
Grades 9-12
Interact is a Rotary-sponsored service club that gives students, an opportunity to participate in fun and meaningful service projects.

Advisor: Bethany Barnes
Grades 9-12, by invitation/application
The International Thespian Society (ITS) is the honor society for high school theatre students.

Advisor: Kearsten Jones
Grades 9-12
K-Pop Club is where fans come together to discuss and learn about Korean music artists, movies, dramas, food and culture.

Advisor: Ysheena Lyles, in partnership with River Hills Church
Grades 9-12
MERGE/Young Life is a Christian ministry that focuses on helping students grow in their faith.

Advisor: Kevin Kennedy
Grades 10-12, must meet course and grade requirements
Mu Alpha Theta is dedicated to inspiring a keen interest in mathematics, developing strong scholarship in the subject, and promoting the enjoyment of mathematics in high school and two-year college students.

Advisor: George Freeman
Grades 11-12, by invitation/application
The NAHS program supports student members in their goal of attaining the highest standards in visual arts, and bring visual arts education to the attention of the school and community.

Advisor: Casey Nissenbaum
Grades 11-12, by invitation/application
NEHS is open to high school students and select faculty who have demonstrated exceptional ability in such areas as literary analysis, media studies, composition, linguistic study, and creative writing, and who meet the requirements of membership.

Advisor: Katlyn LaVelle-Thomas
FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

Advisor: Emma McClure
Grades 11-12, by invitation/application
NHS recognizes outstanding high school students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character.

Advisor: Liz Osborn-Kibbe
Grades 9-12, by invitation/application
National Honor Society of Dance Arts is for dance education students, dance educators and professional dancers to express their devotion to the art form by sharing, recognizing, and promoting dance education within schools and communities.

Advisor: Kristen Wilson
Grades 11-12, by invitation/application
National Science Honor Society recognizes students who have demonstrated excellence in encouraging and recognizing scientific and intellectual thought.

Advisor: Kerry Maynard
Grades 11-12, by invitation/application
Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society is the only national organization for high school juniors and seniors that recognizes excellence in the field of Social Studies.

Advisor: Corey Roper
Grades 9-12
The BASA Running Club is a student organization designed to promote running and fitness. The BASA Running Club promotes social interaction and team building through training and competition.

Advisor: TBD
Grades 9-12
SkillsUSA empowers its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens. We improve the quality of our nation’s future skilled workforce through the development of SkillsUSA Framework skills that include personal, workplace and technical skills grounded in academics. Our vision is to produce the most highly skilled workforce in the world, providing every member the opportunity for career success.

Advisor: TBD
Grades 9-12
The Step Team is open to allstudents interested in learning step routines.

Advisor: Kearsten Jones
Grades 9-12
Student Council membersrepresent their peers and act as a liaison between the students of BASA and the faculty and administration. This group of student leaders is responsible for planning student and community service activities throughout the year

Advisors: Dylan Clark and Laurie Noles
Grades 9-12
TSA promotes leadership and opportunities in technology, innovation, design and engineering. Members apply STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) concepts through co-curricular programs.

Advisor: Rachel Roper
Grades 9-12, by application; Note: staff is chosen in late Spring of the previous year
Yearbook gives students an opportunity to foster interests in their school community and to help them learn how to utilize and/or expand skills associated with publishing a school yearbook.

Advisor: Charles Clark
Grades 9-12
The Student Activism Club's mission is to enable all members to actively participate in social activism in a safe and effective manner in a supportive environment to help students advocate for themselves and their communities.