Although, writing journal entries about how to bake good cookies will not prepare students for the IB program" (Anonymous). Many students have brought valid points about why this project should be changed to something beneficial and more worthwhile. With the IB program offered at Lee High School, students are provided with an internationally recognized educational program which purports to provide a more rigorous and college-preparatory education. Furthermore, an advantage of taking IB courses in Lee High School is that students get a chance to receive college credit (although the more common Advanced Placement, or AP, program also provides college credit.) Getting college credit depends on the score the student gets on their IB exam, usually a 6 or 7, and the guidelines for IB transfer credit the college or university the student chooses to attend has. International Baccalaureate has been criticized by conservative and anti-globalist organizations and commentators for its links to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and various alleged biases in the curriculum. Students are selected for membership through an application process and sometimes interviews are conducted. Candidates must meet the chapter's requirement for scholarship, service, leadership, and character in order to be selected for membership. Continued participation in service projects is required to retain membership. Members must also maintain the chapter's required cumulative GPA and have a good understanding of the language, or specialty. The Student Government Association consists of elected and selected students who represent the entire student body. The objectives of the SGA are to promote school spirit, initiative and unity among the different classes and students, coordinate school activities and to provide a means of communication among administration, faculty, and students. The SGA sponsors Homecoming Dance, Homecoming Elections, Powder Puff Game, Chili Cook-Off, Homecoming Parade, Family Feud, The Senior vs. Faculty Basketball Game, Blizzard Blast, Mr. and Ms. Irresistible, International Night, three pep rallies (Fall, Winter, Spring), class elections and balloting among many other school activities. "The Lance" is Lee High School's monthly newspaper. A student-run newspaper with a staff of approximately 20, "The Lance" covers news and events in the school, community, and nation. "The Lance" won Trophy Class, the highest honor bestowed by the Virginia High School League (VHSL), in 2003–2004 and 2005–2006. As of 2018, "The Lance" is defunct. "The Shield", Lee's yearbook, serves as an informational record, memory and historical reference for the students and faculty as well as the Lee High School's community at-large.