Clubs & Activities

There are hundreds of outlets outside of the classroom for students at GSSM, including more than 70 clubs and societies.

Rule Number 1: Have Fun!

GSSM isn’t just about academics—we have a lot of fun, too! The school year kicks off with a group field trip to Saluda Shoals Park, where you’ll take part in a fun, team-building outdoor challenge course and meet your new classmates. If you’re shy or introverted, don’t worry! One of the great things about GSSM is that because everyone is a “new student,” you’re all in the same boat. And with 277 other students, you’re bound to find new friends who share your interests. 

Clubs and Societies

GSSM has nearly 70 clubs and societies. Clubs are organizations with a faculty sponsor, while societies are student-run. Any two students can form a society based on anything they’re interested in. Societies have been formed around a wide variety of topics, such as Harry Potter, Hip Hop, Improv Comedy, and College Football.  Check out some of our current clubs and societies:

Community Betterment
  • Bring a Smile to the Service
  • NHS (National Honor Society)
  • Common Ground
  • Key Club
  • Interact
  • FWD (Fun without Drugs)
  • GirlUp
  • S2S
  • 4-H
  • Junior Civitan 
Cultural Awareness
  • French
  • History Club
  • International Club
  • German
  • Spanish Honor Society
  • National French Honor Society
STEM
  • HOSA
  • Academic Team
  • Astronomy
  • Applied Statistics
  • TSA (Technology Student Association)
  • TechTalk
  • Microgravity
  • Math Team
  • Physics
  • NSBE Jr. (National Society of Black Engineers)
  • Robotics
  • How to Build Things
Recreational
  • Tabletop Club
  • Pool
  • Outing
  • Volleyball
Civil Engagement
  • Politics
  • Speech and Debate
  • Speech Club
  • Mock Trial
  • Youth In Government (YIG)
  • Model UN
  • NAACP
  • FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)
  • Bring a smile to the Service
Special Interest
  • INSFUSED
  • Doctor Who Club
  • Chess Club
  • Ping Pong
  • Garden
  • CYF (Christian Youth Fellowship)
  • Glee
  • Yearbook
  • Photography
  • Art
  • Govettes (Dance and Cheer)
Campus/Student Body
  • SAB (Student Activities Board)
  • Student Council
Societies
  • Anime
  • Classic Literature Society
  • Harry Potter Society
  • Hip Hop Dance
  • Pokemon
  • Swing Dancing
  • Writers Guild

Societies are formed when groups of students with common interests get together on a semi-regular basis to share in and explore their interest further. Being recognized as a Society is much easier and more flexible than registering as a club. For example, a Society is not required to have a faculty or staff advisor, elect officers or hold regular meetings. This makes it very simple for students with shared interest areas to find each other and enjoy their particular interest or focus in a very light, fun and informal way.

Academic Competition Teams

Love to match wits with the competition? GSSM students are always up for a challenge on our academic competition teams.

Current Teams
  • Academic Team
  • Computational Linguistics
  • Math Team
  • Model UN
  • Mock Trial
  • Speech and Debate
  • YIG (Youth in Government)
  • 200 Keys Tech Conference for Teens

Art

GSSM students now have the opportunity to explore 2D and 3D media and techniques during the school year. Discover the artist within or improve on what you already know during our open studio. Students will be encouraged to participate in public exhibitions in the art community. Explore media and techniques such as: Illustration, ceramics, drawing, painting, pastels, mixed media sculpture, mixed media collage, charcoal, colored pencils, digital media, and more!

Music

GSSM students appreciate good music: we have chorus, glee club, orchestra, concert band, jazz band, and pep band. These groups rehearse on a weekly basis and perform publicly. Students are encouraged to participate in SCMEA competition opportunities such as Jazz Festival, Region and All-State Orchestra, Chorus, and Band. Band students are invited to play with the Coker College Concert Band. We also have a “jam” room with musical instruments for students who want to practice or freestyle with other student musicians. GSSM provides the following instruments—and, of course, students are welcome to bring their own!

Available Instruments
  • Two pianos
  • Wind instruments
  • Percussion instruments
  • Two full drum sets
  • Two digital synthesizer piano work stations
  • A guitar/synthesizer amp
  • Two full PA systems
  • A small mixer
  • A recording interface