Competition Clubs

Battle of the Books is a competition-based club that connects readers from different genres to test their ability to memorize details from a list of books. We aim to inspire students to develop a love for literature and strengthen students' ability to work as a team using critical thinking skills. It consists of questions about the details of books from a set list and is conducted at the local, state, regional, and national level. Its legacy in promoting culture through reading and engaging competitions makes this an ideal club for any book lover.

Leadership

• Mary Sullivan Purdy, Co-President

• Virginia Bouknight, Vice President

• Emily Rearick, Club Advisor

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Do you love chess? If you want to improve your game or just want a fun relaxing place to play, then the Chess Club is for you! Help us continue the Myers Park High School Chess Team’s tradition of excellence. All skill levels are welcome and chess sets are provided. Last year, the MPHS Chess Team was undefeated in the CMS team tournaments and finished 2nd at States. Our club's mission is to practice chess together and compete as a team in order to represent Myers Park and inspire students everywhere to become players of the world's most superior board game.

Leadership

• Cameron Davis, President

• Noor Alsafadi, Vice President

• Michael Lu, Vice President

• Samantha Atencio-Hurtado, Media Manager

• Summer Sartain, Club Advisor

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DECA is an international organization that prepares leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. Through competitive events, leadership development, and real-world business scenarios, DECA empowers students to apply classroom knowledge in meaningful ways. Members have the opportunity to explore career pathways, build professional skills, and connect with a network of like-minded peers and industry professionals. Whether participating in local chapter meetings or presenting innovative business strategies at conferences, DECA creates confidence, creativity, and a professionalism in its members.

Leadership

• Anya Prakash, Officer

• Ben Bohmfalk, Officer

• Elizabeth Hammers, Officer

• Jane Sharp, Officer

• Charlotte Marston, Officer

• Giacomo Votolina, Officer

• Vasili Katsanos, Officer

• Kimberly Edwards, Officer

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Envirothon is a competitive environmental science club where students work as a team to explore real-world environmental issues. Focusing on topics like forestry, wildlife, soils, aquatics, and current environmental events, members prepare for regional and state competitions that test their knowledge and problem-solving skills. The club combines outdoor learning, hands-on experiences, and teamwork to promote environmental awareness and leadership. Whether you’re passionate about conservation, science, or sustainability, Envirothon offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills and make a difference. Join us to learn, compete, and help protect the natural world.

Leadership

• Zachary Richman, President

• Joseph Holland, Vice president

• Ginevra Voltolina, Social Media Manager

• Teagan Lynch, Secretary

• Komal Yavagal, Organizer

• Anne Toth & Dillon Furr, Co-Advisors

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Future Business Leaders of America is the largest business and CTE organization in the world which is designed to help prepare its members for careers in business. Those goals are achieved through local, state and national competitions which allow students to demonstrate their knowledge and ability while also providing professional development for students. FBLA allows students to explore a wide range of careers in business fields and develop the necessary skills. MPHS FBLA will also host club projects to help students give back to their community and demonstrate their skills. Follow us on social media to learn more.

Leadership

• Dimitri Katsanos, President

• Lucas Nazemzadeh, Vice President

• Kenneth Kleiner, Club Advisor

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Future Problem Solvers is an international academic competition that empowers students to look for positive ways to effect change locally and globally through competition components that value critical and creative thinking, strong writing and communication skills, and collaboration. Global Issues students research topics throughout the competition season and apply the six-step creative problem solving process to positively impact futuristic scenarios. Community Problems students explore a challenge facing their community, and Creative Writing students craft their own short stories rooted in research and futuristic topics. We hope to continue MPHS FPS’s strong tradition of placing in the Top 10 at Internationals. 

Leadership

• Eliza Lam, President

• Eliza Huffstetler, Vice President

• Vincent Campagna, Club Advisor

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HOSA is a student-led organization that prepares students for careers in healthcare. It focuses on developing future health professionals through education, collaboration, and experiences. We not only teach about these professions, we also participate in competitions to further grow our knowledge. We also host annual blood drives and service health related projects for The Red Cross. 

Leadership

• Brooks Moody, Co-President

• Sarah Blair, Co-President

• Quinn Wilson, Vice president

• Sallie Hadley, Secretary

• John Macnair, Club Advisor

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Myers Park math club is a competition based club. We host weekly competitions called Math madness, where club members can team up and compete against other schools. We also compete in the AMC 10/12, UNCC Supercompetition, and the numbers crunch. We also plan to provide tutoring and more service opportunities for members. 

Leadership

• Lucas Nazemzadeh, President 

• Daniel Dimitrov, Vice President 

• Watson Houlk, Vice President 

• Aiden Faircloth, Social Media 

• Kira Viola, Club Advisor

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Odyssey of the Mind is a global competition organization that promotes creative problem-solving through long-term and spontaneous challenges. Members form small teams(a maximum of 7 members) to develop creative solutions that integrate engineering, design, and performance. Each team selects one of five long-term problems, creates a solution within strict cost limits, and performs their solution at Regional, State, and World competitions. Teams also practice spontaneous challenges, testing quick thinking and teamwork under pressure.

Leadership

• William Durham, Co-President

• Benjamin Majercsik, Co-President 

• Ed Flynn, Club Advisor

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Science Olympiad is a club that aims to spread awareness about the various science fields through competitions and other events. There are over 20 events every year in which students participate within to increase their understanding within a specific field and demonstrate it for a chance to win medals and trophies. It allows students to explore subjects they may not have had the chance to or want to on a deeper level using hands-on experiences and collaboration within the team. Science Olympiad is the perfect club for anyone with a passion for science and innovation!

Leadership

• Pushpita Behera, President

• Cameron Williams, Head Coach

• Aarush Agarwal, Vice President

• Iliana Sradkova-Strawn, Club Advisor

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• Remind: @sciolymp24

Speech and Debate is a competitive club that empowers students to find their voice, explore current events, and join a community of other students. We meet every Tuesday and Thursday for practice and compete on weekends at various local and travel tournaments. Students have the opportunity to earn awards at a multitude of competitions, some hosted by prestigious institutions including Harvard University and Emory University. Our four events (Speech, Public Forum, Congressional Debate, and Lincoln-Douglas) offer a wide range of styles and topics to fit every interest. No prior experience is necessary. To join, follow us on social media at @mphsspeechanddebate and attend practice in S3. All are welcome!

Leadership

• Charlie Price and Dimitri Katsanos, Co-Presidents

• Tessa Fulcher, Interp Captain

• Virginia Bouknight, LD Captain

• Roselyn Coyne, Club Advisor

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• Instagram: @mphsspeechanddebate

• Remid: @mphssd25

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Academic WorldQuest is a geography competition where high schools send small teams to a one-time competition each year. Students will be given multiple topics to choose from ranging from world flags to current events and physical geography. We will compete in the Fall term and adjourn for the rest of the year. Myers Park's WorldQuest team encourages any curious geographers out there to explore this engaging and challenging outlet of geographic knowledge!

Leadership

• Declan McDonald, President

• Penelope George, Vice President

• Mark Jenkins, Club Advisor

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