Extracurricular handbook 2017 2018a

HIGH SCHOOL WEST 2017 – 2018

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

CLUB/ACTIVITY ADVISOR African American Student Organization (AASO)

Ms. J. Simpson

Art Honor Society

Ms. A. Montiglio Ms. J. Nourry

Arts and Crafts

Ms. J. Donaldson Ms. J. Bozza

Asian Club

Mr. T. Lamb

Athletes Helping Athletes (AHA)

Ms. K. DiPietro Ms. A. Hughes

Blue Notes (Half Tones)

Ms. M. Martufi

Bookstore (School Store)

Mr. T. Vierling

Brainstormers

Mr. J. Diver

Chess Club

Mr. M. Maroney

Computer Club

Mr. M. Maroney

Cooking and Nutrition

Ms. S. Wolff

Cross Campus Chamber Choir

Cross Campus Chamber Orchestra

DESCRIPTION OF CLUB/ACTIVITY To promote awareness of black history for HSW and the HHH Community. Time also used to discuss current events and issues related to HSW. Members will have an opportunity to beautify the school and further their appreciation of art. Inspire and recognize students who have shown outstanding ability in art. Students also complete 10 hours of community service.

To provide students with a creative, comfortable atmosphere to learn and create crafts that can be worn, useful, and decorative.

Provide an opportunity to meet and interact with other Asian students and participate in cultural events outside of in-school meetings.

Celebrate Asian Culture; educate school community about Asia.

Engage in fundraising for charitable works.

High School student athletes deliver lessons on healthy lifestyles.

Athletes teach positive lifestyle to elementary students.

This is an advanced vocal group with a focus on jazz literature. This style includes Swing, Latin, ballads and improvisation. Students will perform at concerts, festivals and competitions throughout the year.

Admission into the group is by audition only.

The bookstore is open every day. Members learn inventory, sales, ordering, bookkeeping and many other skills needed to run a business.

To compete in Academic Quiz Bowl Competitions throughout the year. Yale University, Princeton, Duke, Rutgers are some of the planned events.

The club will include those who want to learn the game as well as those who are already skilled enough to participate in tournaments with other high schools.

Foster a greater understanding of computers and technology in the school and community by acting as an information resource for staff and students alike.

The student’s will work together preparing, cooking and eating healthy snacks, meals and desserts.

Dr. D. McRoy (HSE)

The Cross Campus Chamber Choir is an advanced mixed choral ensemble of musicians from HSE and HSW. Admission into the group is by audition only. Students must be nominated by their school music teacher in order to be eligible for an audition. The group performs at two concerts yearly, as well as special district and outside events. Enrollment in music class is required.

Ms. K. Romeo

This is a group of select student from HSE and HSW. Students must be in grades 10-12. Students must be a NYSSMA level 6A and above on violin, and 5A or above for viola, cello and bass. Placement in the orchestra is by audition and teacher recommendation. The Chamber Orchestra performs two concerts a year. They perform at the winter concert at HSW and the spring concert at HSE. In addition to the concerts, they also compete at the NYSSMA Major Organization Festival in May. Enrollment in music class is required.

Cross Campus Wind Ensemble

Mr. R. Belanich (HSE)

DECA

Ms. D. Southard Mr. S. Billman

The Wind ensemble strives to educate not only the students of HHH, but also the community of audience members locally and beyond on the wind ensemble as a vehicle for exciting, high caliber performance.

This is accomplished through engaging and interactive performances and with special programs throughout the year. Admission into the group is by audition only. Students must be nominated by their school music teacher to be eligible for an audition. Enrollment in music class is required.

NY DECA helps students develop skills and competence for marketing careers, build self-esteem, experience leadership and practice community experience.

Environmental Club

Ms. L. Maynard

Members are focused on becoming more aware of issues that face our community, school and the world. The club will work toward making a difference globally.

Euro Challenge Team

Ms. C. Lislevatn

A competition team composed of students who make a presentation of 15 minutes and a question and answer period of 10 minutes.

FBLA/Business Honor Society

Mr. D. Gannon

Federal Challenge Club

Ms. C. Lislevatn

French Club Honor Society

Ms. J. Houston

Freshman Class 2021

Ms. J. Nikosey Ms. H. Palmada

Friendship Club

Ms. E. Haydon

Gay Straight Alliance (GSA)

Ms. J. Houston Ms. J. Corso

Glamour Gals

Ms. L. Kesten

The mission of GSA is to create a safe environment in school for students to support each other and learn about homophobia and other oppressions.

To provide a spa service for senior citizens in our community.

Ichtus Club

Ms. P. Smith

To provide a setting to discuss moral values and biblical beliefs.

Interact

Ms. C. Lislevatn Mr. M. Stein

Italian Club Honor Society

Ms. D. Cacciato Ms. A. Terracina

Involved with the National Rotary Club. The Club participates in activities to help people in the community.

To encourage a greater appreciation and understanding of Italian culture as well as its impact on our society through cultural activities taking place in our area.

Jazz Band

Mr. C. Foti

Jewish Heritage Club

Ms. L. Benson

Junior Class 2019

Mr. J. O’Boyle Mr. R. Thidemann

Key Club

Ms. K. Madden

To expand students’ knowledge of business through a series of meetings, trips, and various fundraising and marketing projects.

To study and analyze economic issues and to prepare for the Federal Challenge sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank.

To promote the French language and culture. Various fundraising for community causes.

To promote school spirit and class pride by encouraging students to participate in various school events.

This club is a social group which strives to strengthen relationships between all students at HS West. Activities include games, sports, arts and crafts, cooking, etc.

To provide support and entertainment at football games and community activities.

To encourage greater understanding of Jewish culture as well as its impact on our society through cultural activities taking place in our area.

To promote school spirit for the Junior Class and class pride by encouraging students to participate in various school events.

School and community service organization under the auspices of Key Club International and Kiwanis International. Collect food and supplies for the needy.

This club will provide students with hands-on activities that incorporate a variety of skills including leisure, technological, social, problem solving, self-care, and listening skills. During this club the students will be encouraged to collaborate with their peers and identify interests through exploration.

The literary magazine is published each May. The group meets weekly to discuss student writings and art work. The culmination is the creation of the magazine.

To provide support and entertainment at football games and community activities.

Practice solving challenging math problems. Compete with other high schools.

Shoot, process, print photos of and for High School West, videotape and edit videos.

To inspire music participation, create enthusiasm for scholarship, stimulate a desire to render service, and promote leadership in music students.

Life Skills Club

Ms. S. Brauchler

Literary Magazine

Mr. J. Bowen

Marching Band

Mr. C. Foti Mr. D. Lanzarotta

Mathletes

Ms. A. Maguire

Multimedia Art Club

Ms. J. Donaldson

Music Honor Society (Tri-M)

Ms. K. Romeo

National Honor Society

Ms. J. Sarich

To promote character, leadership, scholarship and service in student’s personal development.

Newspaper

Mr. D. Riccuiti

To produce the school newspaper “Roundup”.

Ms. J. Simpson

The goal of this club is to empower a generation of global citizens by creating an international network of One World Youth Clubs that will link to one another and provide opportunities to communicate with, learn from, and gain understanding and insight about one another.

Peer Aids Educators

Mr. D. Herr Ms. N. Curry

Peer Aids Educators is a student run and teacher advised club. Students are taught valuable and current information about HIV/AIDS and then create games and activities to do with the 9th grade classes, and a yearly trip to Candlewood Middle school to the 7th graders. The information taught is factual information about the transmission and prevention of HIV. Students joining this club must attend on a regular basis, as they need to practice until they are ready to go in front of their peers and the younger students.

This club is a great opportunity for students going into education or community health to work on public speaking skills and have a great time while doing it. Many students in the past have written college essays about their experience in this club and how it prepared them to speak in front of any audience.

Photojournalism Club

Ms. K. Keller

Students will create and prepare work for local contests, the district art show and pursue self-directed projects for personal growth.

Regional Quiz Bowl

Mr. J. Diver

To compete in various Academic Quiz Bowl Tournaments.

One World Youth Club

FRC Robotics provides HS students with the opportunity to be involved in an annual creative problem-solving challenge that fosters a safe, rewarding experience. Students will have the opportunity to work side-by-side with their peers, faculty, and industrial mentors to design and build a 120 lb. robot and compete in various competitions.

Participation will afford students opportunities to not only develop and apply their knowledge of science, technology, engineering and math, but will also provide those students interested in business, finance, marketing, music, creative arts, etc. an opportunity to address related challenges in their areas of interest.

FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics is open to 9th - 12th grade students.

Students work together in teams to build and program robots that can perform autonomous and tele-operated tasks. Teams compete across Long Island for the opportunity to qualify for the Long Island Championship and beyond. The challenge and field is new each year!

Emphasis on 3D designed and printed parts, everyone learning to program and build the robot, presentation at competition and community outreach events

Robotics Club (FRC) (First Robotics Competition)

Mr. S. Wilson Mr. B. Thielemann

Robotics Club (FTC) (First Tech Challenge)

Ms. C. Meirs Ms. L. Campbell

SADD

Ms. A. Mees Ms. J. Corso

Create awareness and education of students’ decision making.

Science Explorers

Ms. C. Warner

Permits and prepares students to compete as a team in the regional Science Olympiad and if selected to the State Science Olympiad.

Science Olympiad

Mr. C. Mirchel Mr. J. Caligiuri

The Science Olympiad is North America’s most prestigious team science and technology competition. Students compete at Invitational, Regional, State and National Tournaments.

Senior Class 2018

Ms. C. Meirs Ms. J. Johnston Mr. A. Cascio

To promote school spirit for the Senior Class.

Sophomore Class 2020 Spanish Club/Honor Society

Ms. D. Javaherforoush/

Step Team

Ms. J. Simpson

A group of rhythmic steppers that perform at school functions promoting school spirit. Tryouts will be announced in the Fall and in the Spring.

Ms. C. Reynolds

The Student Government is the primary link between the administration and the students of HSW. Student elections, Homecoming festivities, and Talent Show are just a few of the many activities that this Council participates in.

Students Executive Council (Senate)

Ms. L. Manzione Ms. A. Mees Ms. A. Ferrandez

To promote school spirit for the Sophomore Class.

To promote the Spanish culture and language other than English and to provide service to the community.

Learn behind the scenes for theater – art, engineering, sound, lighting, costumes, construction, publicity, management, graphic design and painting.

Technical Theater Club

Mr. S. Lippert

Teen Animal Protectors (TAP)

Ms. A. Rosenblum Mr. R. Thidemann

Theater West - Drama

Ms. J. Ievelo

TAP promotes student awareness for animals by raising funds for shelters. The students take an active stance regarding animal and environmental issues.

To produce a school drama performance.

Theater West – Musical

TBA

To produce a school musical performance.

Mr. S. Lippert

To provide a student run theatrical performance.

Thespian Society (Westhespians) Trial Advocacy Club (Mock Trial) Varsity Club

Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE)

Wranglerettes Yearbook

Mr. T. Lamb

Mr. A. Cascio

Ms. C. Meirs

Ms. J. Zagorski M. J. Portela Ms. K. Keller Ms. J. Dohnert Ms. C. Reynolds

Students learn the roles of witnesses and lawyers, thereby preparing them to compete as defense and prosecutors.

Varsity athletes promoting good behavior and fundraising efforts for community needs.

The Women in Science and Engineering club is welcome to all young women and men in all grades. Club members support each other in school and individual pursuits related to STEM classwork, courses, research, college and career options. We learn from each other and have fun at each meeting with movie and book discussions, field trips, hands-on experiments, guest speakers and more. WiSE members can also participate in the WiSE FTC Robotics Team.

To foster sportsmanship, working together, creativity, performance, and entertainment for school and community events.

To record the events and lifestyles of the students at HSW. The Yearbook will provide students with a visual representation of HSW.