Clubs and Organizations
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs and Organizations
- AG LINK CREW: The purpose of Link Crew is to help incoming freshmen transition into high school. The Link Crew is composed of 10th-12th grade students from each race and socio-economic group. To become a member of the Crew, a student must complete an application and be approved by student services and the administration. Students apply at the end of the school year.
- ART CLUB: The Art Club is designed to stimulate interest in the arts and to encourage talented students to enter some area of the arts as a career. Its membership is open to 9th-12th graders who are enrolled in an art class.
- BOOK CLUB: The purpose of the book club is to encourage reading by all students at the high school level. Students are exposed to quality young adult literature representing a variety of literary styles and viewpoints by prominent authors. Students select the titles the club members read. We meet weekly to read and discuss the books.
- DISC GOLF: More information coming soon!
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA): It's a global Christian sports ministry focused on uniting faith and athletics. FCA aims to impact the world for Jesus Christ by engaging, equipping, and empowering coaches and athletes.
- FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA: The purpose of FBLA is to develop competent, aggressive business leadership and to promote cooperation, loyalty, and confidence. Membership is open to students currently or formerly enrolled in a business course.
- FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA: The purpose of FFA is to develop competent, aggressive, rural, and agricultural leadership; to strengthen the confidence of students in vocational agriculture in themselves and their work; to create more interest in the intelligent choice of agricultural occupations; and to participate in worthy undertakings for the improvement of agriculture. Students in grades 9-12 who are enrolled or have been enrolled in an agricultural course are eligible for membership.
- GAME CLUB: More information coming soon!
- HEALTH OCCUPATIONS STUDENTS OF AMERICA: Students in HOSA elect leaders and participate in a variety of activities involving volunteer work, fundraising, and competition with other HOSA chapters at the regional, state, and national levels. The club’s membership is limited to students enrolled or formerly enrolled in allied health courses.
- INTERACT CLUB: The Interact Club is a service organization that provides leadership training on campus and in the community according to the objectives of Rotary. The organization promotes fellowship, scholarship, and personal development through a spirit of service for the improvement of human relationships.
- KEY CLUB: The Key Club is a service organization that provides leadership training on campus and in the community according to the objectives of Kiwanis International. The organization promotes fellowship, scholarship, and personal development through a spirit of service for the improvement of human relationships.
- NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: The purpose of the Ayden-Grifton Chapter is to encourage principles of honesty and to promote high scholastic ideas of service and leadership to our school and community. Members qualify for nomination following the sophomore year based on the rigorousness of courses taken, a 3.6 GPA, and evidence of leadership and service.
- NORTH CAROLINA CAREER AND TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY: The purpose of the Ayden-Grifton Chapter is to recognize high scholastic achievement in career & technical courses and to promote the ideals of service and leadership in both school and community. Members qualify for the nomination following the sophomore year based on a 2.5 GPA and no career and technical grade any lower than 88 in grades 9-12 (See advisor for additional requirements)
- QUIZ BOWL: Membership to Quiz Bowl is limited. Information concerning Quiz Bowl will be furnished upon request to Will Tyer.
- SCIENCE CLUB/Merc: The goal of the Science Club/Merc is to compete in the Science Olympiad and to provide access to STEM activities and to advance students’ understanding of mathematics, engineering, robotics, and coding.
- STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION: The Student Government Association promotes high standards of conduct in leadership, honesty, loyalty, and courtesy; promotes cooperation between the student body and the faculty for better school spirit; strengthens relations with neighboring schools and between the different ethnic groups; serves as a liaison among the faculty, students, and school; and promotes respect for both public and private property. Members of the SGA are elected by the student body. The Ayden-Grifton Chapter is open to all interested students in grades 9-12.
- TSA: It's a national organization for students in middle and high school who are interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). TSA chapters provide opportunities for students to explore these fields through competitions, leadership development, and community service.
Atheltics
To participate in athletics, all students need an updated physical. For more information go to aydengriftonathletics.com. Ayden Griftyon offers the following athletic organizations.
Fall Sports: Girls' Tennis, Football, JV Football, Cheerleading, Volleyball, JV Volleyball, Soccer (co-ed), Cross Country,
Winter Sports: Boys' Wrestling, Girls' Wrestling, Boys' Basketball, JV Boys' Basketball, Cheerleading, Winter Track, Flag Football (Girls), Swimming
Spring Sports: Softball, Basevball, JV Baseball, Boys' Track, Girls; Track, Boys' Tennis, Golf