Altoona High School
"Home of the Railroaders"
Clubs & Activities
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DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. We participate in competitions in which students will have to use problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills that are used in a variety of career paths. DECA is known around the world and is an excellent resume builder for all students looking at careers and colleges alike.
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Forensics is an organization that engages in competitive speaking. The goal of Forensics is to improve students’ public speaking, communication skills, and confidence. There is a wide variety of categories to compete in ranging from interpretive categories, to acting, to speech writing. The AHS Forensics Team has been quite successful in the past couple of years with 5th, 4th, and 2nd place finishes for Division 3 schools at State.
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Interact is a Rotary-sponsored service club that gives young people the opportunity to participate in meaningful service projects while developing leadership skills. Our motto is 'service about self'. All students with a willingness to help others and make our community a better place in which to live are encouraged to join!
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The Altoona National Honor Society is a chapter of the national organization. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Service is a major focus of our organization, and our club strives to provide volunteer opportunities for students both within the school and in the community at large. Juniors and Seniors with a 3.5 or above cumulative GPA are encouraged to apply in the fall of each school year.
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S.A.F.E. (Students Alive from Education) is a group of students who educate their peers on making positive decisions that will enhance their health and safety. Activities include the Mock Car Crash, Grim Reaper Day, texting and driving simulators and monthly activisms to get awareness out to students about the dangers of drinking alcohol, using drugs, texting and driving, etc.
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Justin Ranek
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Student Council is a group of leaders that helps to make positive school climate and organize student events and activities. Our goal is always to improve the "AHS Experience" for all students and staff. We participate and lead various events such as Homecoming, the Red Cross Blood Drive, Teacher Appreciation, A Time to Share, etc. In addition to these community/school events, we attend numerous WASC Leadership Conferences. AHS Student Council rocks!