Academic Completion Kokomo High School competes in various intramural and league competitions sponsored by the Division of Student Activities of the Indiana Secondary School Administrators. Teams representing the different grade levels are selected during the school year.
Art Club Those interested in art will enjoy the activities associated with this club.
Best Buddies This group links people with intellectual disabilities in a mutually enriching one-to-one friendship with their peers without a disability. Students participating can gain a greater understanding of themselves and those with special needs.
Boys’ Legion All boys enrolled in KHS are members of the Boys’ Legion. There are three
(3) representatives chosen from each class by the male student body to serve on the Board of Directors. The Boys’ Legion is responsible for the Senior Dinner Dance, the Mother-Son Reception, and other activities to promote civic and personal responsibilities.
Cheerleading Cheerleaders are selected in the spring for the following school year. Students interested are to contact a cheerleader sponsor early in the year for more information about specific requirements. Specific information about cheerleader tryouts is provided by the cheerleader sponsor in the Spring.
Class Officers To be elected a class officer is a great honor and responsibility. The senior class officers, together with the senior class sponsors, are responsible for all senior activities such as choosing the class gift and graduation announcements. The junior class officers, together with the junior class sponsors, are responsible for all junior activities such as the class fund-raiser and the Junior-Senior Party. During the spring semester class officers are chosen for the following school year. Students interested in serving as a class officer should see the class sponsor for more details early in the school year.
Color Guard / Winter Guard The Color Guard/Winter Guard, an auxiliary unit of the Kokomo Marching Band, performs at home football games, basketball half-times, in parades, and at marching contests. Tryouts are conducted in the spring of each school year.
Debate Team This program is designed to give students interscholastic competitive experiences in a regulated discussion of a proposition between two matched sides.
Diversity Group Students dedicated to the purpose of encouraging and promoting the concept of tolerance and acceptance. The members participate in activities which teach the ideals of diversity as it relates to all minority issues that affect everyone.
Drama Club The drama club is open to any student interested in acting or providing valuable back stage assistance. Two to four productions are performed each school year.
F.B.L.A. The purpose of Future Business Leaders of America is to provide additional opportunities for secondary students in business and office education to develop vocational and career supportive competencies and to promote civic and personal responsibilities. F.B.L.A. is open to all students enrolled in business and office education classes.
F.C.A. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is open to any student who participates in interscholastic athletics.
French Club Students in French Club enjoy many activities including social activities and field trips while studying one of the most beautiful of the romance languages.
German Club The German Club is available to students studying the German language. Activities, field trips, and social activities make this a fun club.
Girls’ League The Girls’ League is a KHS organization to which every girl belongs. The League sponsors many activities during the year. These events include the Prom, the Father-Daughter Romp, and the Mother-Daughter Reception. During the Mother-Daughter Reception, the officers and representatives for the coming year are announced. The Girls’ League Council is composed of the elected officers and four to six representatives from each class.
Intramural Program The intramural sports program is available at Kokomo High School. The offerings, based upon interest surveys and student participation, are divided into fall, winter, and spring activities. Examples are basketball, bowling, soccer, volleyball, golf, and tennis. Information and sign-up procedures precede each season’s activities.
K Club The K Club, formed in 1925, is a group of young men bonded together through athletics for the purpose of promoting school pride and fellowship. To be eligible for membership the athlete must have earned a varsity letter.
Kats Floral Club This club is open to all students with an interest in science. Its purpose is to provide additional opportunities for students to develop competencies in science.
King or Queen Candidate Any candidate for King or Queen must first be screened by the Administration prior to being placed on a ballot. Any student who is an official candidate (a member of the court) for a King or Queen is not eligible as a candidate for King or Queen of another activity during the same school year.
Latin Club (Roman Alliance) This club is open to all students enrolled in regular Latin classes. Although there is emphasis on social gatherings, activities are also devoted to understanding the language, the life style, and the customs of ancient Rome.
Mayor’s Advisory Panel Several Junior and Senior students are appointed to the various government organizations and Boards in the City of Kokomo by the Mayor. This activity is coordinated and applications may be obtained through the office of the chairman of the Social Studies Department.
Phantasm Published yearly in the spring, this literary publication is a showcase for poems, short stories, essays, photography, and artwork by KHS students. Any KHS student may submit creative writing and artwork for consideration. This publication is reviewed by the school administration for compatibility with the educational goals of the school.
PRIDE The purpose of the PRIDE of Kokomo High School is to effectively teach the dangers of drug and alcohol use while promoting a violence-free and drug-free lifestyle to middle school students in the Kokomo Community through positive and creative interaction with high school students who are living a violence-free and drug-free lifestyle.
Red and Blue “The Voice of Kokomo High School” is heard loud and clear from the highly esteemed RED AND BLUE. This newspaper publishes news that is of interest to students twice each month. It affords students an opportunity to edit, write, sell, and finance a model newspaper. This publication is reviewed by the school administration for compatibility with educational goals of the school.
Sargasso The SARGASSO was named after the Sargasso Sea, an actual body of water where all occurrences and all articles lost at sea were accumulated as memories. Similarly, the KHS yearbook, SARGASSO, gathers all the events of the school year into one sea of memories. The SARGASSO is distributed in the fall of the following year.
Script K Club The purpose of the Script K Club is to promote ideals of health, sportsmanship, and school pride among its members. All female athletes, student managers, and trainers who have earned a Script K varsity letter are eligible for membership.
Sign Language Club This club is open to any student or faculty member who is interested in Deaf culture and sign language.
Spanish Club The purpose of this club is to give students studying Spanish an opportunity for fellowship, study, and fun.
Special Interest Clubs School clubs and organizations may be formed by interested groups of students provided:
1. Initial student interest exists.
2. Sponsors are available.
3. A minimum membership of twelve (12) is established and attendance requirements have been outlined.
4. The Organization Board approves the club or activity.
Information about forming clubs, organizations, or activities may be obtained from the office of the Vice Principal.
Speech Team (National Forensic League) KHS has maintained an active and successful Speech Team for several years. This program is designed to give students interscholastic competitive experiences through solo performance in Original Oratory, Extemporaneous and Impromptu Speaking, Dramatic, Humorous, Poetry, and Oratorical Interpretation, Radio Announcing, and Discussion. At solo tournaments, the Speech Team competes for individual and team awards.
Student Council The Student Council is an open meeting council of elected students. The officers are president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer. Officers must be Juniors and Seniors and are elected at the end of the previous year. The president and vice president must have been student council members the previous year. Any student is welcome to attend the meetings. Activities of the student council include helping organize social activities, planning charitable drives, and serving as a student voice to the administration. The student council strives to serve the wishes and needs of the students. All students are welcome to get involved with activities of interest to them. Students are also encouraged to bring ideas for new activities or improvement of existing ones to the attention of the Student Council.
S.T.A.N.D. The purpose of Students Taking A New Direction is to provide students with alternatives to unhealthy activities, to address problems facing teenagers and to serve the school and the greater Kokomo community. The group has standing committees to oversee the areas of concern. At present these committees are Community Service, Environment, Education, and Social; however, these can change due to interest of the group. S.T.A.N.D. membership is open to all KHS students. Those interested in helping their fellow students are encouraged to join.
TechnoKats KHS First is a club that promotes increased interest and involvement with science and technology. The culminating activity of this organization will be a joint activity or partnership with Delphi Delco Electronics in which students, along with engineers from Delphi Delco, will participate in the U.S. First competition.