Sponsors

Nehal Desai

Meeting Format

In-Person

Meeting Location and Time

705, Friday 2:20 (Twice a month)

Club Dues/Fees

$5.00

National, State, or Local Affiliations

https://www.21stcenturyleaders.org/

Mission Statement

21st Century Leaders connects, transforms, and inspires high school students
across Georgia to leverage diversity, explore career opportunities, and become
leaders in their school, community, and ultimately the workforce.

Examples of Planned Activities

Leadership Connect (online training platform), Summer leadership institute, 2 service Projects a semester.

Sponsors

Kristina Jaunais and Alexis Walls

Meeting Format

In-person

Meeting Location and Time

Room 604 at 2:30 to 3:30 PM every other Wednesday (Aug. 24th, Sept. 7th and 21st, Oct. 12th and 26th, Nov. 9, and Dec. 7th)

Club Dues/Fees

$25.00

National, State, or Local Affiliations

National Art Honors Society

Mission Statement

Foster excellence and a dedicated spirit to the pursuit of art. Inspire and recognize those students who have shown outstanding ability in art.

Examples of Planned Activities

Lanier Student Art Calendar, Sidewalk Chalk Drawing Competition, Sugar Rush Canvas Scavenger Hunt, and many more fun opportunities!

Sponsors

Eric Johansen

Meeting Format

In-person

Meeting Location and Time

Usually Room 400 or 203; once a month after school from 2:20-3:30 PM

Club Dues/Fees

Voluntary for 22-23

National, State, or Local Affiliations

GAASA (Gwinnett Asian American Student Association)

Mission Statement

The purpose of this club is to promote and encourage the various cultures and heritages of Asia. As an addition to our primary mission, we want the students at Lanier to embrace their Asian backgrounds and/or to become more aware of the different Asian cultures in the community. In order to promote this mission, our club will host activities from diverse cultures of Asia.

Examples of Planned Activities

GAASA Events; announced Foodie Fridays; others as announced

Sponsors

Teri Lance

Meeting Format

In-Person

Meeting Location and Time

2nd Monday of each month at 6:45 or 2:15 PM

Club Dues/Fees

None

National, State, or Local Affiliations

National Beta Club

Mission Statement

To promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, service and leadership among elementary and secondary school students. ACHIVEMENT - Recognizing and honoring high academic achivement. CHARACTER - Preparing young people for life and empowering them to be successful. LEADERSHIP - Developing the leaders of tomorrow. SERVICE - Demonstrating our motto: Let Us Lead by Serving Others.

Description of Planned Activities

TBD

Sponsors

Larry Layfield and Aqueelah Ahmad-Harris

Meeting Format

In-Person

Meeting Location and Time

Room 105 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM (Tuesdays)

Club Dues/Fees

$26 payable through MyPaymentsPlus

National, State, or Local Affiliation

None.

Mission Statement

Lanier High School's Black Student Association (BSA) strives to foster a sense of community for all students by raising cultural awareness of the rich history of African-Americans and by promoting a positive image of black students as leaders in the Sugar Hill community. We embrace our cultural heritage, unity, and the appreciation of diversity and inclusion.

Description of Planned Activities

We have several different topics planned for this semester's meetings and are taking a look at the opportunity for field trips to colleges/universities as well as museums.

Sponsors

Mike Reilly and Stacy Byous

Meeting Format

Blended

Meeting Location and Time

Room 723 at 6:45AM on the first Friday of each month.

Dues/Fees

None.

National, State, or Local Affiliation

National CSHS

Mission Statement

This CSHS encourages secondary students’ enthusiasm for computer science, honors academic excellence, and promotes service.

Descriptions of Planned Activities

Monthly meetings, and outreach focused on inspiring others to learn computer science. Spring classes online to teach elementary student the basics of programming and how it applies to life.

Sponsors

Rebekah Castner

Meeting Format

In-person

Meeting Location and Time

Room 602 on Tuesdays from 2:15 - 4:00 p.m.

Club Dues/Fees

$25.00

National, State, or Local Affiliations

Local

Mission Statement

Dance Club will give students exposure to a variety of dance forms.  Each week, we will meet and students will have a chance to learn different styles of dance. 

Examples of Planned Activities

The dance club will perform a night of dance in December and in March that will include professional and student choreographed pieces.

Sponsors

Ted Deppe and Jim Kay

Meeting Format

In-Person

Meeting Location and Time

Either the commons or room 501, every other Thursday with times TBD.

Club Dues/Fees

$25.00 to join, which includes a T-shirt. Competition fees are different at each level and are subsidized by Lanier DECA.

National, State, or Local Affiliations

Lanier DECA is affiliated at the state and national levels.

Mission Statement

DECA's LHS mission is to prepare emerging leaders in marketing, business, management, and entrepreneurship. DECA programs involve active participating from students, faculty and business professionals. Each DECA competitive event supports classroom learning which leads to unique real-world activities and future success.

Descriptions of Planned Activities

GA-only Testing Events

Officer Training

Community Service Project

Region Competition

State Competition

International Competition

Sponsors

Teri Lance

Meeting Format

In-Person

Meeting Location and Time

The third Tuesday of each month from 2:30-4:00pm in the theatre.

Club Dues/Fees

$30

National, State, or Local Affiliations

International Thespian Society

Mission Statement

The Drama Club's mission is to provide educational and inspirational opportunities to learn about theatre and support the Lanier Theatre Company.

Description of Planned Activities

We participate in community service events and fun activities throughout the year.

See the Drama Club's website for more information.

Sponsors

Jeannie Lanio

Meeting Format

Ms. Lanio's Classroom

Meeting Location and Time

Every 2 weeks on Tuesday morning 9/13 6:50am Rm 805

Club Dues/Fees

$25.00

National, State, or Local Affiliation

Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful and Sugar Hill Mayor Hembree

Mission Statement

A student-centered organization made of passionate individuals whose mission is to raise awareness of environmental issues, with service projects and activities. We will be committed to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Our ultimate goal is to educate and collaborate with other schools, organizations, universities, corporations and government.

Description of Planned Activities

Power Flower project (creating flowers out of plastic water bottles) create bouquets to deliver to cancer patients. We collaborate with the WES foundation Sarah Babrick. Fall planting of bulbs in our school garden. Saturday clean up location, date and time TBA (last year was Gary Pirkle Park). Trunk or Treat. Decorate bandanas for animal shelters. Georgia aquarium field trip in January. "Love our Bus Event" in Feb to recognize our bus drivers and students that ride the bus to reduce air pollution (we collaborate with Georgia Commute Options). Recycling of paper and cardboard every 2 weeks until the end of the year. Gingerbread house decorations and pumpkin carvings, potlucks and more.

Sponsors

Collin Jones, Tyler Nemec

Meeting Format

In-Person

Meeting Location and Time

One Friday/month from 6:45-7:00am in Room 400; One Monday/month at the football stadium from 5:45-7:00pm

Club Dues/Fees

Optional dues for a t-shirt.

National, State, or Local Affiliations

None.

Mission Statement

The mission of FCA and the Lanier Christian Fellowship is to provide an opportunity for students to grow in their faith and fellowship with Christians in the community.

Descriptions of Planned Activities

Donuts and devotions on Fridays before school; games and a message on Monday afternoons

Sponsors

Stephanie Rudnik and Amanda Stults

Meeting Format

In-Person

Meeting Location and Time

Room 203 at 2:15PM - Dates vary from month to month

Dues/Fees

$35.00

National, State, or Local Affiliation

Yes (State and National)

Mission Statement

To promote personal growth and leadership development through family and consumer sciences education. Focusing on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner, and community leader, members develop skills for life through: character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge and career preparation.

Descriptions of Planned Activities

Fall Leadership Rally

Fall Leadership Conference

Region Star Events

Day at the Capitol

State Leadership Conference

Sponsors

Ms. Key, Ms. Fischer & Ms. Druian

Meeting Format

In-person

Meeting Location and Time

Once a month during Longhorn Time and once a month after school on Wednesday.

Club Dues/Fees

N/A - Fundraising

National, State, or Local Affiliation

Georgia First Gen (Community Partner)

Mission Statement

The First Generation Club at Lanier is dedicated to providing excellent resources for ensuring that students are well prepared to succeed and become the next leaders of tomorrow. The focus of the club is to provide students with college and career planning, field trips, workshops, and post secondary planning.

Planned Activities

College & Career planning, college trip, guest speakers, community service, etc.

Sponsors

Joel Sisson and Pamela Falls Eyraud

Meeting Format

In-Person

Meeting Location and Time

Room 714 (Mr. Sisson's room) on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, from 2:20PM-3:00PM.

Club Dues/Fees

$20.00 (pay on MyPaymentsPlus)

National, State, or Local Affiliations

None

Mission Statement

The French Club is open not only to students enrolled in French classes, but to all who share an interest in French Culture. Activities are social and cultural in nature and will include several events involving: food, games, music, art, films in French, celebrations of holidays in the French-speaking world, etc. Dues include a t shirt.

Descriptions of Planned Activities

Going to French restaurants

Celebrating French holidays

Discussing the French-speaking world

Promoting French in the local elementary and middle schools

Watching French films

Sampling French food

Viewing French art (just to name a few...)

Sponsors

Joel Sisson and Pamela Falls Eyraud

Meeting Format

In-Person

Meeting Location and Time

Room 714 (Mr. Sisson's room); meetings on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month (2:20PM-3:00PM) with the French Club.

Club Dues/Fees

$20 (By invitation only! $20 fee is a one-time fee during your induction year; you do NOT have to pay for French Club membership if you're a member of FHS.)

National, State, or Local Affiliations

AATF (American Association of Teachers of French)

Mission Statement

The French Honor Society's mission is to recognize students' outstanding scholarship in the study of French. Students who meet the membership criteria will be welcomed in at an induction ceremony (by invitation only), receive and get to wear a tri-colored honor cord at graduation, and receive a membership certificate and French Club t-shirt. French Honor Society provides a way to focus activities around the French language and Francophone cultures and to encourage participation in French-related extra curricular activities. In addition, students can acquire leadership skills by serving as officers of French Club and FHS (FHS members are given priority in the leadership board voting process), directing the initiation ceremony, participating in community service and tutoring, or leading other chapter events.

Descriptions of Planned Activities

We will complete the same activities as French Club; however, French Honor Society members can also gain community service hours for tutoring French 1, 2 and 3 students in French. French Honor Society members can attend local French-related activities hosted by AATF, the Alliance Française d'Atlanta, and/or other local schools.

Sponsors

Collin Jones

Meeting Format

In-Person

Meeting Location and Time

Two Mondays each month in Room 400, from 2:20-3:00pm

Club Dues/Fees

Optional dues for a shirt.

National, State, or Local Affiliation

None.

Mission Statement

Helping Humanity promotes social justice causes in our school and community through service work and projects, working to advance equity through education and awareness. Helping Humanity seeks to provide a safe space for all students while discussing topics relating to gender, sexuality, race, and other societal issues.

Descriptions of Planned Activities

Conversations and activities to educate and provide a safe space for students

Sponsors

Elizabeth Cardy and Dallas Loewen

Meeting Format

In-Person

Meeting Location and Time

Room 400 from 2:30-4:00PM, usually on the second Tuesday of every month

Club Dues/Fees

$25

National, State, or Local Affiliation

None.

Mission Statement

The mission of HoPe is to increase the graduation rate among Hispanic high school students through leadership, education, and community service.

Descriptions of Planned Activities

Trunk or Treat , Talent Show, Car Wash, HoPe Conference, Parent night and much more!

Sponsors

Aqueelah Ahmad-Harris

Meeting Format

In-person

Meeting Location and Time

2:15 room 400 twice a month

Club Dues/Fees

$45

National, State, or Local Affiliations

National, State, and Local

Mission Statement

HOSA is an organization designed to develop leadership and communication skills; build self-confidence; promote career opportunities in the healthcare industry; develop skills in the healthcare industry, and to support the health education curriculum.

Description of Planned Activities

Fall Rally 10-14, Fall Leadership Conference November 7-8, State Leadership Conference March 2-4

Sponsors

Dallas Loewen

Meeting Format

In-person

Meeting Location and Time

Monthly after school (dates and locations may vary)

Club Dues/Fees

$25.00

National, State, or Local Affiliations

None.

Mission Statement

Interpretation Nation seeks to serve our community by providing language services in order to reduce barriers and increase equity and unity.

Examples of Planned Activities

Translating/interpreting of school documents and for school events. Development of resources for parents/students in various languages.

Sponsors

Anne Byrand

Meeting Format

In-person

Meeting Location and Time

Last Wednesday of the month at 6:45 or 2:20

Club Dues/Fees

$20

National, State, or Local Affiliations

Key Club International

Mission Statement

Key Club is affiliated with Kiwanis Club International and is a community service organization. It develops initiative and leadership skills in students through serving others in our school and community.

Descriptions of Planned Activities

Donations to Home of Hope Children's Center. Members are encouraged to find and share service opportunities.

Sponsors

Fabiana Fischer

Meeting Format

In-person

Meeting Location and Time

Media Center 2:10-3:00 on Mondays

Club Dues/Fees

$50

National, State, or Local Affiliations

N/A

Mission Statement

The Crochet Club teaches students the basic crochet skills which are necessary to make hats, blankets, scarves, and more. Students are encouraged to be creative while having the opportunity to meet other peers with similar interests. One of our major goals is to help our community by donating hats and scarfs to shelters and churches.

Examples of Planned Activities

Students will help deliver items to churches and shelters.

Sponsors

Johnny Sepulveda

Meeting Format

In-person

Meeting Location and Time

Room 400 During Longhorn Time

Club Dues/Fees

None

National, State, or Local Affiliations

None

Mission Statement

Lanier High School's Lanier Latino Partnership (LLP) strives to foster a sense of community for all students by raising cultural awareness of the rich history of Latinos and by promoting a positive image of Latino students as leaders in the Sugar Hill Community. We embrace our cultural heritage, unity, and the appreciation of diversity and inclusion. Our goal for the students at Lanier is to embrace their Latino backgrounds and/or to become more aware of the different Latino cultures in the community.

Examples of Planned Activities

We have several different topics planned for meetings, field trips to colleges/universities, and much more!

Sponsors

Jessica Sisson, Lead Teacher Coach; Anoopa Laurens, Lead Attorney Coach (Community Member)

Meeting Format

In-Person

Meeting Location and Time

Trailer #5, Tuesdays @ 2:20PM

Club Dues/Fees

$35 per year

National, State, or Local Affiliations

State Bar of Georgia

Mission Statement

The purpose of the Lanier LawHorns is to help students gain an understanding of the legal system by providing opportunities for students to participate in mock trials where players assume attorney and witness roles in a court case. The students prepare this case and compete in the Georgia High School Mock Trial competition against schools across the county and state.

Descriptions of Planned Activities

We will be competing in court rooms across the county, as well as participating in various school celebrations/functions - for example, Trunk or Treat in the fall - and fundraising activities. We also have plans to do some fun activities like escape rooms or movie and food nights! Come join us!!

Sponsors

Keith Phillips

Meeting Format

In-person

Meeting Location and Time

Tuesdays from 2:20-3:00

Club Dues/Fees

None

National, State, or Local Affiliations

Student Television Network

Mission Statement

Lanier Productions supports and provides opportunities for students to pursue their passions in Filmmaking, Television Production, Journalism, and Sports Video by creating content for the Lanier Cluster as well as competing in various state and national film competitions.

Examples of Planned Activities

Students will learn film equipment and the filmmaking process by filming short films throughout the school year. This is in preparation for the Film Invitational competitions as well as various other competitions and challenges students will take part in.

Sponsors

Daron Martin and Joanna Key

Meeting Format

In-person

Meeting Location and Time

Longhorn Time in the Media Center

Club Dues/Fees

N/A

National, State, or Local Affiliations

N/A

Mission Statement

Our mission is to stimulate the growth of students into a deeper understanding of entrepreneurship by embracing collaboration and technology, which will allow our students to learn, lead, and succeed.

Examples of Planned Activities

Design challenges, presentations, field trips to Macy's and other technology hubs, guest speakers, etc.

Sponsors

Malissa Chadwick and Rozina Essani

Meeting Format

Blended

Club Dues/Fees

$20

National, State, or Local Affiliation

National affiliation

Meeting Location and Time

Room 405 at 6:40 AM on announced days.

Mission Statement

Mu Alpha Theta is the National High School Mathematics Honor Society with over 75,000 student members in more than 1,500 schools. We are dedicated to inspiring keen interest in mathematics, developing strong scholarship in the subject, and promoting the enjoyment of mathematics in high school students. Mu Alpha Theta achieves these goals by: providing a method for schools to recognize and encourage those students who enjoy and excel in mathematics; organizing a National Convention for teachers and students to participate in math-related events and interact with others from across the country; rewarding outstanding extracurricular achievement by offering special awards to both students and their faculty advisors; and providing Mathematics Competitions to participating members at their own school through the Log 1 Contest and the Rocket City Math League.

Descriptions of Planned Activities

Pi Day, math competitions

Sponsors

Vandervalk, Long, Dolcimascolo

Meeting Format

In-person

Meeting Location and Time

Biweekly in room 210.

Club Dues/Fees

$25 -- $15 to national and $10 to local

National, State, or Local Affiliations

Sigma Tau Delta

Mission Statement

The mission of NEHS is to promote mastery of written expression, encourage worthwhile reading, and foster fellowship among students who excel in English studies. Our mission is to share our gifts by service to society and by fostering literacy.

Examples of Planned Activities

Induction, community service, tutoring

Sponsors

Aqueelah Ahmad-Harris

Meeting Format

In-person

Meeting Location and Time

Monthly room 400 6:45am or 2:15pm

Club Dues/Fees

Senior dues $20 

National, State, or Local Affiliations

National

Mission Statement

National Honor Society is a prestigious organization that invites members based on their cumulative GPA of 94  or above. In addition to being an Honors organization, we feel that service is an integral part of what we do, and we will be hosting numerous service projects throughout the year to help our community. Membership is by invitation only in the spring to all rising 11th graders,  There is an application process, with new members being notified in May. Dues cover national dues, purchase of stoles for seniors, induction pins and certificates, and various incidentals during the year. 

Examples of Planned Activities

Some of our biggest events are the Induction of New Members in April, Trunk or Treat in October, our Hygiene drive in November, Clothing Drive in December and Tutoring services year round. For more information, contact advisor Mrs. Aqueelah Ahmad-Harris.

Sponsors

Suzanne Gordon, Liz Dolcimascolo, Marc Williams

Meeting Format

In-person with online options

Meeting Location and Time

Media Center side room during Longhorn Time, 2-4 times a month

Club Dues/Fees

No fees, T-shirt for Readers Rally competition students

National, State, or Local Affiliations

Affiliated with GCPS Readers Rally

Mission Statement

Students discuss books and may choose to focus on ten titles chosen by GCPS from the current list of Georgia Peach Book Award for Teen Readers Nominees. If the LHS team competes, they will face other high schools in Gwinnett County to answer factual questions in a quiz bowl format about the books read and discussed.

Examples of Planned Activities

Readers Rally: Saturday, 2/25/23

Sponsors

Tricia Bernstein

Meeting Format

Online

Meeting Location and Time

3rd Thursday of the month via Zoom at 6pm

Mission Statement

The mission of the Relay for Life team is to raise money, increase awareness, and organize support and service for those affected by cancer, in order to instill a culture of hope, encouragement, and perseverance within the school and the community.

Description of Planned Events

Masked Jingle Competition, Mr. Lanier Pageant, Sporting Event Concessions, Gwinnett County Relay for Life Main Event

Sponsors

Mike Reilly and John Becker

Meeting Format

In-Person

Meeting Location and Time

Wednesday afternoons, 2:30-4pm starting in room 733-735.

Dues/Fees

None

National, State, or Local Affiliation

Affiliated with FIRST.

Mission Statement

The mission of the FIRST Robotics club is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders and innovators, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.

Descriptions of Planned Activities

We have a series of lessons and activities in the fall semester to learn robotics in preparation for a competitive season from January through April. Beginners ARE our priority, for people to learn.

Sponsors

Jessica Hernandez, Sponsor; Laurie Brown, Co-Sponsor

Meeting Format

In-person most of the time. Sometimes blended.

Meeting Location and Time

Room 713 at 2:15PM third Wednesday per month.

Dues/Fees

$25.00

National, State, or Local Affiliation

None

Mission Statement

Our mission is to promote the Spanish language and culture through different activities such as watching Spanish and Latin American films and enjoying Spanish and Latin American foods. By joining the club, you'll be able to enjoy awesome Hispanic foods and beverages, and celebrate the language, art, music, history, etc. with members of the coolest club at Lanier High School.

Descriptions of Planned Activities

Doing local Hispanic restaurant outings. Celebrating Hispanic Holidays. Watching Hispanic Movies. Sampling Hispanic Foods. Discussing the Latin speaking world.

Sponsors

Rhonda Silva, Sponsor; Laurie Brown, Co-Sponsor

Meeting Location and Time

Meetings are not held. Students can contact Ms. Silva either in-person or via email with questions.

Club Dues/Fees

$28.00 for initial induction (by invitation only); $10 for Honor Cord at graduation

National, State, or Local Affiliation

AATSP

Mission Statement

The mission of the Spanish national honor Society is to promote the Spanish language and culture and encourage life-long learning of Spanish.

Sponsors

Jennifer Mattox and Joey Junius

Meeting Format

In-Person

Meeting Location and Time

First Thursday, of every month, 6:45am

Club Dues/Fees

$30

National, State, or Local Affiliations

Georgia Association of Student Councils

Mission Statement

Giving students the opportunity to be leaders, helping the community, and promoting school spirit.

Descriptions of Planned Activities

Homecoming, Prom Fashion Show