Practical experience is gained through participation in the Houston Chronicle's 10-week Stock Market Games competition, Fall and Spring semesters. America - BPA Karen Gragert Rm 114 BPA is a business club for the Business Information Processing Cooperative students. However, it is open to all interested students. The mission of BPA is to contribute to the preparation of a world-class workforce through the advancement of leadership, citizenship, academic, and technological skills. The club participates in service projects, such as the Amoco Home-building project and Special Olympics.
Students also compete in contests on the area, state and national level.
An information meeting is held in March and cheerleader clinic begins some timearound spring break. The candidates that pass the judges' evaluations will then try out in front of the school and will be voted on by the student body. Mascot tryouts are open to 11 th graders only. The judges select the THS mascot. This club meets on Wednesdays after school.