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Students learn from architects and engineers, and use that knowledge to design a structure, and build it. This is geared for students who plan on going into these fields after college, but also for anyone who has a passion or interest in the subject matter.

Advisor: Jon Glenn

Biology Club

AK Biology Club is the best place to enhance your knowledge in biology and meet other fellow biology enthusiasts. We hope to reach out to students with an interest in biology to further foster their love for the subject.

Advisor: Keyla Cueto

Economics Club

Economics Club teaches students about important concepts related to economics and personal finance, and prepares them to make good decisions in the future. We have opportunities to compete in national-level competitions and host many events with guest speakers!

Advisor: Dawn Patterson

Girls In Math

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Advisor: Brooke Bailey Gibson

Mock Trial

"Utilize your debate, public speaking, and writing skills in an official NC Mock Trial competition (simulated court case). Gain experience in the courtroom with professional lawyers and improve your knowledge in law through weekly practices and meetings"

Advisor: Amanda Jones

National English Honor Society (NEHS)

The National English Honor Society (NEHS), founded and sponsored by Sigma Tau Delta, is the only international organization exclusively for secondary students and faculty who, in the field of English, merit special note for past and current accomplishments.

Advisor: Katie Tavener/Yinessa Bueno

Red Cross

Red Cross is a humanitarian organization that is dedicated to providing various services to the community, educating others about humanitarian crises and practicing and exemplifying humanitarian values.

Advisor: Preston Beck

Science National Honor Society (SNHS)

SNHS is a prominent scientific organization that will engender a new group of young thinkers who will be the future of industry, research, and scientific exploration for America.

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Science Olympiad

An American team competition in which students compete in 23 events pertaining to various scientific disciplines, including earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering. At Ardrey Kell, we have a Varsity and JV team. Each team consists of 18 students.

Advisor: Vidya Rao/Dana Frank

Technology Student Association (TSA)

Compete in technology and engineering based competition.

Advisor: Angela Horstman

Odyssey of the Mind

Odyssey of the Mind (OM™) is an educational program that nurtures students' creativity and problem-solving skills, boosting their self-confidence. It forces students to learn a variety of skills in the STEM field. OM also emphasizes skills like teamwork, budgeting, time management, and public speaking. This international program aims to foster individual growth, teamwork, and the realization of students' full potential at various learning levels.

Advisor: Selena Tell

AK Math Competition Club

Do you want to prepare for prestigious competitions such as the AMC/AIME and the NC State Math Contest to win prizes and money? Are you looking for a place to solve cool problems, explore math beyond the classroom, and have unique service opportunities? Do you want a club that not only looks amazing for college, but also equips you with problem solving skills that you can apply everywhere? Look no further! Join the AK Math Club to do all of that and more!

Advisor: Tyler Erb

Club Med

With an appeal to future medical students, we have medical professionals from various fields come to our school and speak to students about their experiences, education, and answer any questions students may have.

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FBLA

Provides students with opportunities to lead, serve our community, and compete with other students in regional, state, and national conferences. Our club is related to business and finance.

Advisor: Sandra Wheeler

Girls Who Code

Our chapter is dedicated to promoting gender equality in the Computer Science field, as well as all fields of STEM. Our main goal is to build a "sisterhood" for girls to feel comfortable about expressing their passions for computer science. The point of our club is to immerse girls into the world of coding and give them a taste of what it's like to be in an environment with girls of similar interests.

Advisor: Kerry Dwyer

Model United Nations

A simulation of the United Nations where students represent countries in the UN and attend conferences across the state and country to negotiate major international issues. We collaborate, give speeches, debate, have fun, and most importantly, grow as global citizens!

Advisor: Stephen Hairgrove

National Honor Society (NHS)

The National Honor Society (NHS) elevates a school’s commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. These four pillars have been associated with membership in the organization since its inception in 1921.

Advisor: Vidya Rao/Meryl Thomas

Rho Kappa

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: Amanda Jones

Spanish Honor Society

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Advisor: Susan Milkey

Tri-M/Modern Music Masters

A Tri-M Music Honor Society chapter opens up a world of opportunities for students who have already shown themselves to be academically capable and musically gifted. Through performance and community service, they’ll develop confidence, creativity, critical thinking, compassion, and a host of other leadership skills sure to serve them well in school and beyond.

Advisor: Amanda Turner

Writing Club

Writing club promotes a supportive community of writers at AK. We have inclusive student-led writing lessons, creative writing workshops, and guest speakers. Students also have the opportunity to share their work to receive constructive feedback from peers

Advisor: Patricia Nowacky

Ignite Innovators

Ignite Innovators is a club committed to nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit within Ardrey Kell. Our mission is to create an environment where students can come together to innovate, hustle, and bring business ideas to life. This club meets bi-weekly on Tuesdays in room B306. If you have a business idea and are passionate about it, reach out to us on instagram @ak.igniteinnovators!

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Art Club

Art club is a place to make new friends, learn about art, and socialize! Meetings are competition based, each month we will have a new theme for the competition and you will have until the next meeting to finish your piece. You may use any media (unless stated otherwise) and do whatever you want to with your piece! You may also use time during club meetings to work on your own art and use it as studio time if you would like!

Advisor: Rebecca Aranyi

DECA

Prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. We are the largest chapter in North Carolina with 475 student members and the largest organization on AK’s campus.

Advisor: Kimberly Christoffersen

Girls Engineering Change (GEC)

A group of students motivated to encourage young girls to explore engineering. We volunteer at local schools. At each monthly meeting, we either discuss/plan volunteering, do an activity, or listen to a speaker who has experience in the STEM field.

Advisor: Angela Horstman

HOSA

HOSA is a medical-based club that focuses on several health occupations, specifically nursing. The club partakes in many volunteering and community service events as well as major school events and activities. HOSA significantly improves leadership development and motivation while providing experiences in the medical field.

Advisor: Teresa Elshoff

Mu Alpha Theta

Mu Alpha Theta, the National High School Math Honor Society, was formed in 1957 at the University of Oklahoma. We are 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: Tyler Erb

National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)

The National Technical Honor Society is an educational non-profit that exists to honor, recognize, and empower students and teachers in Career & Technical Education.

Advisor: Brandon Webb

Scholastic Competitions Club (SCC)

We are a club that serves to provide students with the opportunity to expand their scholastic knowledge through the use of participation in CMS-sponsored competitions, including but not limited to: Battle of the Books, The Quill, and Quiz Bowl. We are a platform that encourages students to learn more, using competitions to help kids increase their reading comprehension, absorb more knowledge about the world around them, and flourish in their writing skills. Through SCC, students can win medals for Ardrey Kell and expand their own academic knowledge in a fun and competitive environment.

Advisor: Maribeth Brown

Speech and Debate

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Young Professors Club

Recognizes and encourages students interested in choosing teaching as a career. Serves as an introduction for students interested in persuing a career in education. General teaching practices and advice will be given and exemplifed by the club sponsor and club officers in between meetings. These general practices will be implemented by the student in a field of their choosing. The club will pair students with a teacher in their preferred field of study. The club will create a partnership between the sponsor teachers and the club members creating a dialogue between student and teacher about the demands of rigors and practices that inform 21st century learning.

Advisor: Matthew Campolmi

AK Latino Club

AK Latinos is focused on creating a community and empowering Latinos students and allies. We will do this by attending college visit, learn about scholarship opportunities for Latino students and raise awareness at AK about the diversity of Latin American culture.

Advisor: Kisha Whitney

AK India Club

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Advisor: Elena Schreiner

Italian Club

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Advisor: Laura Hartline

Knights Building Knights

​KBK is a leadership development and success collaborative designed to support male students, particularly African American and Latino, as they navigate and advance through AK.

Advisor: Daiyanna McCain

Asian Cultures Club

The Asian Cultures Club is a club dedicated to raising awareness and promoting interest in Asian cultures at Ardrey Kell High School.

Advisor: Gregory Jones

German Club

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Advisor: Jennifer Lumseyfai

Knights Around the World

Knights Around the World is a club dedicated to learning about and aiding refugees by providing a variety of service projects and opportunities through organizational efforts.

Advisor: Selena Tell

Club of Central Asia

The Club of Central Asia welcomes anyone that is interested in learning about the culture and traditions of Central Asia. Our purpose is to unite and educate people as we spread knowledge about the this region. The meetings will be held once every two weeks. The best way to contact our club is through instagram (@akcentralasia).

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French Club

The French Club is a social club focused on French culture and language for all students interested. French club provides a cultural experience and a comfortable environment for students to socialize, have fun, and learn.

Advisor: Madame Konde

Jewish Culture Club

Ardrey Kell Jewish Culture Club is a club for Jewish and non-Jewish culture students to learn about Jewish culture, traditions, holidays and more!

Advisor: Rebecca Aranyi

Spanish Club

Spanish Club is focused on spreading awareness for Spanish cultures in our community. All are welcome to attend the meetings!

Advisor: Cheryl Murray

AK K-Pop Club

At AK K-Pop Club we hold a safe space for K-Pop fans and those interested in K-Pop around the school to come together and connect through the common interest! Our club meetings will probive different activites such as comeback watch parties, group presentations, dancing and more! Contact our club on Instagram at @akhskpop!

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Amnesty International

Amnesty International is a club focused on fighting human rights abuses through helping to change oppressive laws worldwide. Issues we focus on include climate change, protection of the freedom of expression internationally, arms control and refugee and migrant rights. We will be writing letters addressing specific human rights cases, fundraisers and drives and hosting guest speakers from local advocacy organizations.

Advisor: Tanja Donelson

Girls in Charlotte

Girls in Charlotte is a youth-led community organization dedicated to female empowerment, addressing menstrual inequity and giving back to our Charlotte community.

Advisor: Rebecca Aranyi

AK NOW (National Organization for Women)

The National Organization of Women at Ardrey Kell is part of the largest chapter of intersectional feminist grassroots activists, and we aim to create a community of diversity and inclusion through meaningful group discussions, informative meetings, and collaborative events through a holistic approach to women’s rights.

Advisor: Sarah Payseur

Black Student Union

The Black Student Union will be focused on Empowering, Informing, Supporting, and Creating a Strong Community of Black Students and Allies at AK. We will do this by networking with professionals, creating relationships, having constant conversation, providing volunteer and fundraising opportunities, and many more events to foster a safe space of learning and community for black students and all allies.

Advisor: Daiyanna McCain

IgKnight

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Advisor: Chasity Brooks

SAVE Promise Club

The mission of Sandy Hook Promise is to educate and empower youth and adults to prevent violence in schools, homes, and communities. Through our proven, evidence-informed Know the Signs programs and sensible, bipartisan school and gun safety legislation, we teach young people and adults to recognize, intervene, and get help for individuals who may be socially isolated and/or at risk of hurting themselves or others.

Advisor: Altovese Simmons

Fight for Justice

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Advisor: Sharon Rochester

Raise Your Colors

Ardrey Kell Raise Your Colors is an organization that encourages students at Ardrey Kell and citizens in our community to be proud of the colors in our LGBTQ+ community. We are dedicated to providing education, avocation, engagement and a safe space for our LGBTQ+ citizens at Ardrey Kell and their supporters. These goals are achieved through community outreach projects, educational presentations, discussions and more!

Advisor: Rebecca Aranyi

Ambassadors Club

Allows students to develop leadership skills by becoming intricate members of the AK community and through many provided volunteering opportunities. These skills are also achieved through the involvement in the execution of school events, representation at said events, and assistance to new students or those who request assistance.

Advisor: Keyla Cueto

AK Health and Wellness

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Advisor: Kyle Jacksic

CLT Foundation

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Advisor: Cheryl Murray

Cans For Kids

Cans for Kids aims to aid families and students who have been less fortunate after the Covid-19 pandemic by helping them get daily meals. In addition to collecting food and drink donations, we provide volunteer opportunities to CMS students during our food drives and fundraisers. Through these efforts, we hope to encourage other students to step forward and make our community a better place. Contact us at cansforkidsnc@gmail.com for more info!​

Advisor: Jon Rochester

ESL Ambassadors

ESL Ambassadors are fluent in at least one other language besides English and are passionate about helping English learners and new immigrants to be successful and feel a sense of belonging at school and beyond. They serve AK and the greater community by working as mentors, tutors, guides, and translators for new English learners and their families. Must be in grades 10-12 to apply for membership.

Advisor: Luella Burnett-Windt

AK PAWS

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Advisor: Keyla Cueto

Club MAGIK

Club MAGIK services individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our members visit group homes around Charlotte which house these individuals, we do this through an organization called InReach. InReach works to empower these people and help them realize that their goals, aspirations, and dreams are within reach. During these visits, members get to experience a new and exciting environment as they do different activities with each visit and build bonds with wonderful people.

Advisor: Lance Shinn

Friends Club

An opportunity for a group of General Education students to take the time to help students with disabilities at AK. Members of the Friends Club are kind and compassionate. They enjoy helping and are willing to give up some of their free time in order to foster a friendship with a student with special needs.

Advisor: Lindsey Litaker

Musical Knights

We meet every Thursday and go to Community House Middle School to help teach Mrs. Guthrie's orchestra class. Join to develop teaching skills and get service hours! Members must play orchestra instruments.

Advisor: Amanda Turner

Make-A-Wish Club

The AK Make-A-Wish club is dedicated to granting the wishes of children with critical illnesses, spreading joy, and creating memorable experiences. Join us in making a difference and bringing hope to those in need. We host monthly fundraising events and volunteer opportunities to support our mission.

Advisor: Vidhya Bangalore

Bright Knights

Members tutor students at Pineville Elementary School. Must be in 9th-12th grade for membership.

Advisor: Corey Miller

Conservation Club

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Advisor: Rick Harabin

Generations Club

Generations Club is an interactive club where students are able to participate in service events approximately every 2 weeks at local Elderly Assisted Living Community of Waltonwood. Students will plan and coordinate events at these visits and will be able to interact with the residents. Opportunities like this will allow students to learn more about their local community while earning service hours!

Advisor: Cheryl Murray

Habitat For Humanity

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Advisor: Jessica Elliot

UNICEF

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Advisor: Jessica Elliot

Interact Club

Interact Club allows students to come together, to volunteer, and to become active in the community. We will have volunteer opportunities available at each monthly meeting, so members can get involved with the community and earn volunteer hours.

Advisor: Stephanie Lee

AK Lens

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Advisor: Michael Landers

Aviation Club

We focus on immersing CMS students in the world of aviation via guest speakers, hands-on activities, field trips and more. In the club, members will learn the fundamentals of aviation, how to jumsptart their careers and have an opportunity to fly a small airplane for free. All (budding pilots, engineers, technicians, controllers, aviation businesspeople, future service members and enthusiasts) are welcome.

Advisor: Erica Marchetti

Field Hockey

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Advisor: Jenelle Davis

Rugby Team

Rugby is the fastest growing sport in the US. There are currently 8.46 million rugby players. The World cup will be played here in the very near future. The rugby team is open to both new and experienced players. The goal of the AK rugby team is to not only develop rugby players, but to support students atheltes.

Advisor: Susan Busbee

AK Reads

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Advisor: Maribeth Brown

Cricket Club

The Cricket Club serves as a place where students can learn to play cricket and compete with others in the school. Join us in monthly meetings to build your skills and grow cricket's following in Charlotte!

Advisor: Caroline Glass

Environmental Club

Environmental Club is a way students can discuss issues pressing our environment, hear various speakers present on environmental concerns, and learn how to better ourselves and give back to nature. Students are also able to participate in Envirothon, an academic competition.

Advisor: Pamela Weghorst

Fashion Club

Fashion club is a vibrant community dedicated to exploring and celebrating the diverse world of fashion. We provide a supportive environment for individuals to express their unique style while learning about different aspects of the fashion industry. Through workshops, discussions, and creative projects such as fashion runways, we aim to cultivate a deeper appreciation for fashion and foster connections among members who share a passion for style. Whether you're interested in design, styling, business, or simply love expressing yourself through clothing, our club offers a space where you can explore, learn, and grow alongside like-minded fashion enthusiasts.

Advisor: Rebecca Aranyi

Garden Club

Gardening club is a fun and engaging way to learn about gardening while also helping beautify our school campus. From planting to picking up debris, this club gives great opportunities for students to work with others to make a difference in our local community. Learning about plants, weeding, and how to work in a garden is a valuable skill to have throughout high school and for the rest of your life.

Advisor: Jason McCutcheon

Cinematography Club

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Advisor: Jessica Elliott

Fellowship Alive

A Christian based club where friends gather to grow in faith, spread the word, and play games. At our meetings, we break up into small group discussions and openly talk about God. Outside of school, we do various volunteer opportunities to impact our community.

Advisor: Laura Townsend

International Thespian Society (ITS)

Drama club/ theatre honor society that supports and engages in theatre around AK and celebrates students who demonstrate excellence in theatre.

Advisor: Hannah Daniels

American Sign Language Club

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Advisor: Michelle Houston

Mountain Bike Club

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Advisor: Teresa Elshoff

Chemistry Club

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Advisor: Jennifer Gallagher

Computer Science Club

Discover the world of computer science with our school club. We offer opportunities for research, hackathons, and volunteering. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or looking to explore the field, join us to explore the digital realm and contribute to the community.

Advisor: Kerry Dwyer

Trivia Club

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Advisor: John Kirby

Chess Club

Ardrey Kell Chess Club is a student-led club aimed at providing the students of AK opportunities to express their interest in Chess through volunteering, competitions and practice sessions. With its welcoming atmosphere and diverse membership, the club serves as a hub for strategic thinking, excellent sportsmanship, and a place for students to demonstrate their passion for the game.

Advisor: Julia Hagemeier

E Sports Club

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Advisor: Angela Horstman

Hindu Student Council

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Advisor: Jessica Elliott

Artificial Intelligence Club

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Advisor: Dawn Patterson

Graphic Design Club

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Advisor: Rebecca Aranyi

AK Game Development

AK GameDev is dedicated to exploring video game design and development. Students collaborate on projects, enhance their skills in programming, art, and storytelling, and engage in competitions (game jams). All levels of experience are welcome.

Advisor: Brian Chung

LEGO Club

Let's Explore Greater Opportunities. A place where we make a difference with LEGO, exposing people to LEGO in all its forms. LEGO Club is a place for people from all backgrounds to meet after school and destress after a long day. We offer volunteer opportunities throughout the year to help expand the benefits of LEGO to a multitude of diverse individuals.

Advisor: Elizabeth Lee

AK Pen Pals

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Advisor: Lee Ann Baity

Yarn Club

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Advisor: Katie Tavener

Data Science Club

Data Science Club participates in computer science competitions related to data.

Advisor: Jennifer Comer

The Improvables

The Improvables is a club open to all AK students who have an interest in growing their performance and public speaking skills through improvisation.

Advisor: Danielle Porter

Web Design Club

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Advisor: Maribeth Brown

Foreign Film Club

A club for all film lovers who want to learn about other cultures through movies. Members will watch movies, critique movies and make friends with their fellow film fans.

Advisor: Hannah Daniels

Snowboard and Ski Club

Three fun filled trips to Sugar Mountain. Enjoy the fresh air and fresh powder with your Ardrey Kell Friends.

Advisor: Juliann Colombo