The Friday Clubs meet once a week every Friday afternoon during the last period of the day. They serve as an enjoyable break from classes before the weekend.
Moldie Oldies Club
The purpose of this club is to listen to and discuss music and lyrics from the 70s, 60s, 50s, and earlier. Students will be responsible on a rotating basis for bringing in a song (either on tape, CD, flash drive, album, or downloadable), lyrics, and background for discussion. The cost incurred will be limited to the cost of obtaining the songs--legally.
Advisor: Mike Morrison
BARC
Beaufort Academy Radio Club. Did you ever wonder how low powered radio communications could travel worldwide without any wires? Did you know that ham radio operators are emergency responders for the Red Cross, FEMA, and County Emergency Services? BARC will focus on amateur radio: the science, technology, electronics and community service. The opportunity will be there the earn an FCC license, although this is not required.
Advisor: David Jennings
Math Club
Do you want to learn how to problem solve? Then come join us as we study The Art of Problem Solving! We will be learning tricks of the trade to help solve problems. This club is designed to prepare students for Math Competitions, but anyone interested is invited even if you don't want to compete.
Advisor: Robin Vrieland
Art Club
Do you like creating art? Papier-mache masks? Painting? And much more? Join the Art Club in Ms. Engle's Art Room! See cool art, make cool art, prepare for community art shows and projects. Students who really get into the projects will be able to work until 3:30pm.
Advisor: Heather Engle
Surf and Environmental Club
Dream of a mellow day at the beach or the stoke of catching that "perfect" wave? Then grab some SPF and drop in and learn about the history or culture of this popular sport as well as some of the issues pertaining to beaches such as: wave formation, beach nourishment and sea life. Additional topics will focus on health and fitness so you are feeling your best at the beach this summer.
Advisor: David Byrne
The Film Preservation Society
The Film Preservation Society promotes the intricate study of both modern and classic filmmaking. Join fellow film enthusiasts as they focus their viewings and conversations on acclaimed filmmakers such as Orson Welles, Wes Anderson, Stanley Kubrick, Martin Scorsese, Noah Baumbach, Woody Allen, Joel & Ethan Coen, etc. To give fair warning, we must stress that this club is not for the "average" filmgoer. However, to those fo you who actually enjoy discussing and watching classic masterpieces, Oscar winners new and old, and overlooked (most often obscure) independent films: This club was made for you.
Advisor: Laurie Schnaubelt
Book Club
Ever read a book that you really enjoyed or hated and wished you could talk about it with others? Now is your chance! We will read group chosen novels at a casual pace. If you love to read, join the book club.
Advisor: Heidi Bonney-Sprague
Stock Market Club
The Stock Market Club will be participating in the SC Council on Economic Education Stock Market Game. Students will be working in teams in this statewide contest. Students will learn the basics of investing in the stock market and the global economy. Portfolios will be created and maintained by student teams. There will be research and discussion of individual companies and mutual funds. Teams will develop a hypothetical $100,000 portfolio and make real-time trades through the SC Council on Economic Education.
Advisor: Jim Conlee
Song Writers
Hey musicians! This club is for you if you're interested in learning how to write your own music. You need to have some basic musical talent/experience playing an instrument (guitar, keyboard, bass, singing, drums, etc...) or writing lyrics/lyrical poems. (Guitar Hero doesn't count.) We'll have weekly jam sessions and projects, both individual and group, that help us write our own songs. We might even put on a concert and record a CD! Students will need a musical instrument and creativity.
Advisor: Ian Sprague
Bon Appetit Club
Come with us on a delicious tour of the cuisine of France, region by region. Don't speak French? Pas de probleme! Like to eat out? Like to cook? Then join us as we saute and flambe our way through France!
Advisor: Jennifer Baise
"The Twilight Zone" Club
The "Twilight Zone" Club will view and discuss one episode each week of the groundbreaking television series which is still today considered to be a work of genius by series creator and lead writer Rod Serling. In our converstaions about each story, we will discuss each other's opinions about character, plot, conflict and theme in each of these selected works of timeless short-film literature. These highly entertaining and thought-provoking stories will remain in your memories for the rest of your lives. Join and enjoy!
Advisor: Tim Johnston
Chess Club
Chess anyone? The chess club will be open to students in grades 5-12, regardless of skill level. The club is designed primarily for fun, with the expectation that participants will build upon current skills through inter-club competition and the study of history and strategy of this timeless game. There will also be the opportuniy for members to compete with other schools in the area through the Low Country Chess Association.
Advisor: Larry Burns
Doubles Anyone?
Many of you may not be aware that you have a virtual McEnroe and Fleming or Bryan and Bryan in your midst... okay, so we're nowhere near as good as either of those teams, but the team of Crosby/Dalton is arguably the best doubles combo on this particular part of Lady's Island. We want to share some of our successful strategies with BA's tennis players. This club will focus on teaching tennis skills and techniques that are necessary for effective doubles play, and will include and analysis of angles, court coverage, and other important doubles strategies. For this reason it is not suited for the beginning tennis player, but is perfect for expierenced players who are accustomed to singles and want to improve both their doubles play and their net games in general.
Advisor: Greg Crosby and Bill Dalton