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◆ Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013 • Volume 92, Club Special
Newton North High School, 457 Walnut St., Newtonville, Mass. 02460
Clubs encourage exploration, involvement This year’s club day will showcase about 70 groups, displaying various interests and passions of students from all grades. Science teacher and club director Michael Hazeltine said, “It is really important that students find a niche at the school, and clubs make that possible. “Students should feel comfortable at the school, and clubs increase their comfort level, academically and socially.” Last year, the School Committee eliminated the $125 student activity fee, effective this year, while sports and drama fees remain the same. Hazeltine said, “I definitely think that the elimination of club fees has increased the interest in clubs and the clubs’ quality and diversity.”
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What: Students discuss agriculture, cultivate plants, and visit a local farm. When: Monday X-blocks in 414. Goal: “To allow students to reconnect with the earth and try growing plants,” said senior Stefan Steenstrup, an officer. Officers: Steenstrup and senior Irene Betts-O’Rourke. Adviser: Science teacher Naomi Berg. —Samantha Libraty
All Students Care
What: Students participate in community service for various causes, including the Special Olympics. When: To be determined. Goal: “To give students with busy schedules a chance to volunteer. ASC is not a huge time commitment,” said senior Michael Shale, an officer. Officers: Shale and 13 others. Adviser: Parent Kim Boucher. —Emily Moss
Animal Rights Club
What: Students raise money for animal organizations, visit shelters, and write letters to take legislative action. When: Every other Friday after school in 321. Goal: “To help animals across the nation,” said junior Melissa Mark, an officer. Officers: Mark and junior Liz Fan. Adviser: History teacher Leah Morelli. ––Leah Budson
Art Club
What: Students express creativity through various types of artwork. When: To be determined. Goal: “To use different mediums in a social environment and to learn about what you can do with art,” said senior Charles Attisano, a member. Officers: To be determined. Adviser: Art teacher Tom MacIntyre. —Emily Moss
Asian Culture Club
What: Students play games, create origami, and watch movies.
When: Monday X-blocks in 355. Goal: “To help students meet new students, become closer friends, and express our joy for Asian culture,” said senior Sam Su, an officer. Officers: Su and senior Sydni Lockeby. Advisers: English teachers Charlene Beh and Michele Leong. —Andrew Mannix
Badminton Club
What: Students play badminton games and practice skills. When: Monday and Thursday X-blocks in the SOA. Goal: “To learn and get better at badminton, win tournaments against other schools, and have fun,” said senior Karen Fan, an officer. Officers: Fan and sophomore Bonnie Chan. Adviser: Math teacher Derek Hogan. —Andrew Mannix
Black Leadership Advisory Council
What: Students discuss black culture and current events relevant to the black community. When: Monday X-blocks in 368. Goal: “To try to provide a comfortable space for any student of color or openminded student at Newton North to come together and talk about issues facing the black community in school and to learn more about black culture,” said senior Sam Jones, an officer. Officers: Jones, senior Emmett McCleary, and juniors Mathena Abramson and Sadiq Ervin. Advisers: METCO counselor Paula Diggs and English teacher Peter Goddard. —Brena Bresiel
Book Club
What: Students discuss classic and contemporary literature. When: Various Thursday X-blocks in the Library Learning Commons. Goal: “To learn about different types of books,” said junior Daniel Ruttenberg, an officer.
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Fast footwork: Seniors David Martin and Kenny Wen work on running drills for boys’ ultimate Wednesday, Sept. 18. Officers: Ruttenberg and junior Kavish Gandhi. Adviser: To be determined. —Emily Edgar
Boys’ Ultimate
What: Presidents and officers plan events and fundraisers for the Class of 2016. When: Elections will be held next Tuesday. Goal: “To have a successful class event that could bring the whole class together,” said special education teacher Elizabeth Rosen, an adviser. Advisers: Rosen and special education teacher Alexandra Greenberg. —Ariel Cox
What: The president and officers of the class of 2014 organize events and run fundraisers to benefit their class. When: Thursdays before school in the cafeteria. Goal: “To get our grade to have fun and really take pride in the fact that we are such an awesome class,” said Emma Tavolieri, the class president. Officers: Tavolieri and vice presidents Jenny Cronin, Ben Galgano, Jared Perlo, and Matt Rossi. Adviser: Science teacher Jodie Cohen. —Nina Lewis
What: Students write, draw, and talk about manga and anime. When: Mondays and Fridays after school in 363. Goal: “To find new members to take over the club in the future. We also want to raise money through bake sales in order to go to Anime Boston and Pax East,” said senior Zachary Wolyniec, an officer. Officers: Wolyniec and senior Kelly Zhang. Adviser: English teacher Wendy Richardson. —Andrew Mannix
Class of 2014
What: The president and officers of the 2015 class plan events to raise money for upcoming affairs. When: Thursdays third lunch in the Beals house office. Goal: “To fundraise and have an enjoyable prom,” said Nathan Buchwald, the class president. Officers: Buchwald and vice presidents Jelani Asim, Lucine Boloyan, Bali Connors, and Alex Wei. Advisers: History teacher David Bedar and television and film production aide Amanda Mazzola. —Anna Mazzei
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What: Students practice and, in the spring, compete in ultimate matches. When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays after school in 453. Goal: “To have a cohesive team,” said junior Eli Schwamm, who is organizing the fall season. Officers: Senior Mac Hecht. Additional captains to be determined. Adviser: Science teacher Matt Anderson. —Leah Budson
Class of 2015
Thoughtful: Seniors Jake Berstein and Emmett McCleary discuss topics and entries for Thoughtprints Sunday, Sept. 15.
Kennedy and special education teacher Elizabeth Merullo. —Jessica Tharaud
What: President and officers fundraise and plan class events. When: Time and location vary. Goal: “Besides lots of fundraising, our goal as Class of 2016 is to be leaders and role models,” said Amanda Kuo, the class president. Officers: Kuo and vice presidents Peter Baronowski, Benjamin Cole, Michael Davis, and Alexa Gershkowitz. Advisers: Guidance counselor Michele
Comic and Manga Club
Creative Writing
What: Students participate in writing activities and answer prompts to improve their writing skills. When: Wednesdays after school in 368. Goal: “To give writers, no matter how advanced, a chance to work on their skills and have fun,” said junior Molly Dalzell, an officer. Officers: Dalzell, senior Lauren Rokosz, and junior Leah Budson. Adviser: English teacher Maureen Kavanaugh. —Rachael Pulsone
Crossfit Club
What: Students complete short, intense workouts in order to get into better shape. When: Monday and Thursday X-blocks in the Fitness Center. Goal: “To provide a club where all kinds of students can motivate each other to work hard and increase their overall fitness,” said junior Ming Kibel, an officer. Officers: Kibel, others to be determined. Adviser: Physical education teacher Lauren Baugher. —Blake Krantz
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Dance Club
What: Students learn and perform various styles of dance. When: To be determined. Goal: “To perform and make a great team this year,” said freshman Jennifer Giraudo, an officer. Officers: Giraudo and freshman Victoria Rodriguez. Adviser: To be determined. —Leah Budson
Debate Team
What: Debate members discuss topics having to do with foreign affairs and domestic politics, perform mock debates, and compete in tournaments. When: Tuesdays 5:30 to 7 p.m. and Thursday X-blocks in 310. Goal: “To move towards more national tournaments and dominate the local circuit,” said senior Misha Goncharuk, an officer. Officers: Seniors Alex Feit, Misha Goncharuk, and Tristan Rus, and junior Bill Shen. Adviser: History teacher Peter Turner. —Leah Budson
Dreamfar High School Marathon Team
What: Students train to run the Providence Marathon. When: Four times a week, including Saturdays. Goal: “To train students to complete the full 26.2 miles of a marathon,” said senior Doug Perkins, an officer. Officers: Perkins, senior Amber Poirier, junior Sarina Wolfe, and sophomore Paul Goldfinger. Advisers: Math teacher Stephanie Chmura and special education teacher Drew Pierce. —Nalini Khurana
Environment Club
What: Students raise money, run school recycling programs, and work on projects with Newton South’s Environment Club. When: Monday X-blocks in the Library Learning Commons. Goal: “The environment club wants to make saving energy and materials a part of students’ everyday life,” said senior Roz Aronow, an officer. Officers: Roz Aronow and senior Sophie Aronow. Adviser: Innovation lab director Stephen Chinosi. —Jessica Tharaud
Fashion for a Cause
What: Students express their fashion
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sense and put on a fashion show to raise money for the Class of 2014. When: Thursday X-blocks in room 428. Goal: “Fashion club’s goal is to explore the world of fashion and gain experience in designing, styling, or modeling through our annual fashion show and to raise money for the senior class of 2014,” said senior Jenny Cronin, an officer. Officers: Cronin and seniors Katie Bubelo and Paulina Rozenberg. Adviser: Science teacher Shu-Yee Chen. —Isabel Joyce
Feminism Club
What: Students talk about current issues and work to reduce sexism at this school and beyond. When: Tuesday after school in 356. Goal: “To make everyone aware that feminism didn’t disappear after women got the right to vote—advocating for our rights is still as relevant as ever, and we’ll have fun while doing it,” said sophomore Naomi Forman-Katz, an officer. Officers: Forman-Katz and sophomore Michaela Morgan. Adviser: English teacher Nicholas Grant. —Leah Budson
Fencing Club
What: Students learn how to fence and develop skill in the sport. When: To be determined. Goal: “To introduce fencing into people’s lives because not many people know about it,” said junior Aris Vanderpool, the officer. Adviser: Latin teacher Elise Goodman Tuchmayer. —Izzy Sumner
Ferocious
What: Students practice and perform step. When: Monday X-blocks in 242 and Thursday X-blocks in 346. Goal: “To bring back step and to teach others about the African American culture. No other clubs bring out the African American culture in dance,” said senior Rachel Beech, an officer. Officers: Beech and senior Talia FranklinReece. Adviser: Special education teacher Kevin O’Neil. —Leah Budson
Film Club
What: Students convene after school and watch films that vary from classic to modern. When: Tuesdays after school in the film lecture hall or 269. Goal: “To cultivate an interest in film at
Newton North,” said senior Emmett McCleary, an officer. Officers: McCleary and senior Sam Jones. Adviser: Television and film production aide Amanda Mazzola. —Andrew Mannix
French Club
What: Students learn about French traditions in a language-neutral environment. When: To be determined. Goal: “To expose people to French culture through French food and movies,” said sophomore Katherine Gao, an officer. Officers: Gao and sophomore Rebecca Wishnie. Adviser: French teacher Suzanne Putzeys. —Nalini Khurana
Friday Afternoon Culture Society
What: Students enjoy cheap soda and pizza while watching “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia.” When: Friday during third lunch in 269. Goal: “To continue providing one of the unique hangout spots for upperclassmen at North,” said senior Henry DeGroot. Officers: DeGroot and senior Max Brandl. Adviser: To be determined. —Andrew Mannix
Future Business Leaders of America What: Students focus on stocks and start a real-money stock club. When: Various X-blocks. Goal: “FBLA is designed to focus on providing the students with insight on the many business concepts in the real world,” said business teacher Robert Kane, the adviser. Officers: To be determined. —Kayla Hreczuck
Gay-Straight Alliance
What: Students discuss LGBTQA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Asexual) issues in an open environment. When: Thursday X-blocks in 242. Goal: “To educate students on LGBTQA issues by organizing events that will help get people active,” said junior Sam Taylor, an officer. Officers: Taylor, senior Lillia Baird, and juniors Spencer Bronk and Leah Budson. Adviser: Spanish teacher Daniel Fabrizio. —Izzy Sumner
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Cool Chemistry: Seniors Eliana Gevelber and Nick Norwitz discuss upcoming science competitions and practices in a Science Team meeting.
What: Students talk about issues that they face everyday, such as expectations and peer pressure, and give back through community service.
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When: Monday X-blocks in the Library Learning Commons. Goal: “GALS is a place where girls have a safe space to meet with other girls about issues we all share,” said senior Charlotte Seaman, an officer. Officers: Seaman and senior Molly Strange. Advisers: English teacher Mary Palisoul. —Jacob Sims Speyer
Girls’ Ultimate
What: Students practice in ultimate and compete against clubs from other schools in the spring. When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays after school in 453. Goal: “To learn to play a great sport with committed players and to create a sense of unity within our team. Most of all, our goal is to have fun!” said senior Pascale Froelich, an officer. Officers: Froelich and seniors Maura HessMahan and Lee Moriarty. Adviser: Science teacher Matt Anderson. —Sophie King
Greengineering
What: Students explore engineering and design across multiple topics and interests, from fashion to energy, with a focus on self-innovation. When: Fridays after school in 148. Goal: “To use engineering techniques to make things environmentally friendly while encouraging students to take their own lead and produce their own projects,” said senior Renato Spacek, a member. Officers: To be determined. Advisers: Science teacher Matt Anderson and innovation lab director Stephen Chinosi. —Sophie King
Guidance Aides
What: Students help freshmen transition into high school by joining their homerooms throughout the school year. When: Tuesday and Thursday homerooms. Goal: “To make sure the freshmen understand the school and the way it works,” said senior Jenna Hogan, an officer. Requirements: Students must be a junior or a senior. Officers: Hogan and senior Ooreofe Oluwadara. Adviser: Guidance counselor Christine Potter. —Blake Krantz
Hiking Club
What: Students take hiking trips throughout the school year to places such as Blue Hills or the White Mountains in New Hampshire. When: After school in 429. Goal: “To enjoy the wilderness and get students out on the trail,” said senior Jesse Metzger, an officer. Officers: Metzger, senior Eliana Gevelber, and junior Kerry Brock. Adviser: Science teacher Ann Dannenberg. —Andrew Mannix
House Management Club
What: Students help set up and welcome Theatre Ink audience members by passing out programs and selling tickets. When: Show days. Goal: “To welcome our audience members and make them as comfortable as possible while they are watching our productions,” said senior Joyani Ghosh, an officer. Officers: Ghosh, senior Sarah Nemetz, and sophomores Maxwell Kozlov and Amanda Kuo.
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ments and public speaking, get a deeper understanding of how trials are run, and, of course, to have fun,” said senior Sasha Kliger, an officer. Officers: Kliger and junior SeungWan Kang. Adviser: History teacher John Fitzgerald. —Andrew Mannix
Model United Nations
What: Students debate current topics affecting the world. When: Thursdays from 6 until 7 p.m. in the film lecture hall. Goal: “To debate current topics, such as the Syrian conflict, economic issues, or global health crises,” said senior Riley Heiman, the secretary-general of the Model UN. Officers: Heiman, senior Adam Kirshner, and juniors Chole Amouyal and Daniel Ruttenberg are the under-secretary generals. Adviser: History teacher Gregory Drake. —Kayla Hreczuck
Native American Community Awareness Club What: Students advocate for Native American reservations by raising money and educating others. When: Various Sundays at the officers’ houses. Goal: “To raise awareness for Native American reservations across the country, their cultures, and the current struggles they face,” said senior Amelia Williams, an officer. Officers: Williams and seniors Dan ElsenRooney, Sunny Lehmann, Paulina Romero, and Maria Rudorf. Adviser: Graphics teacher JonPaul Conopka. —Nikolya Sereda
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What: Students create this school’s yearbook, recording events of the past year. When: In 275, time to be determined. Goal: “To put together a yearbook that everyone can enjoy,” said television and film production aide Amanda Mazzola, the adviser. Officers: To be determined. —Matteo Luban
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Theatre Ink: Senior Ezra Dulit-Greenberg discusses this year’s Theatre Ink seaon at the Theatre Ink Open House Wednesday, Sept. 11 in the auditorium. Adviser: Theatre Ink director Adam Brown. —Andrew Mannix
Improv Club
What: Students learn more about the art of improvisational comedy. When: After X-blocks in the little theatre. Goal: “To prepare people who are planning to audition for SponGen or participate in Improv Jams, which are open to anyone who joins the club,” said junior Elena Rodriguez, an officer. Officers: Rodriguez and senior Kelsey Fox. —Emily Edgar
Japanese Film and Anime Club What: Students explore Japanese culture through media and fundraise for a trip to the Anime Boston convention. When: Tuesdays and Thursdays until 4 p.m. in 363. Goal: “To have fun while exposing the members of our club to a foreign culture and language,” said senior Ned Martenis, an officer. Officers: Martenis and senior Eric Halin. Adviser: English teacher Wendy Richardson. —MacKenzie Silvia
Ligerbots
What: Students from this school and South build a robot to compete in regional tournaments. When: Thursdays from 3:30 until 5 p.m. in 139 and 141 and Mondays from 7 until 8:30 p.m. at South. Goal: “To build a fully functioning robot that will be one of the top competitors, as well as writing an award winning project,” said junior Sean Fitzpatrick, an officer. Officers: Fitzpatrick and juniors Ben Gross and Alex Samaha. Adviser: Administrative technology assistant Phil Golando. —Leah Budson
Math Team
What: Students prepare for monthly competitions in the local math league, the Greater Boston Math League, and travel to New England regionals in the spring. When: Wednesdays after school in 465. Goal: “To continue to perform well in the
regional math league and to do well at states and the New England meet,” said senior Ying Gao, the officer. Adviser: Math teacher Elisse Ghitelman. —Andrew Mannix
Melocotones
What: Students learn and practice selfarranged a cappella songs and perform at various gigs. When: To be determined. Goal: “To learn a large array of songs and bond as a group through singing,” said senior Maria Rudorf, an officer. Officers: Rudorf, seniors Julie Chan and Sarah Riley, and junior Camille Evans. Adviser: Fine and performing arts department head Todd Young. —Leah Budson
Mentors in Violence Prevention
What: Students discuss gender stereotypes and bullying. When: Thursday X-blocks in the Library Learning Commons. Goal: “To hold an MVP day where we have presentations about bullying and creating a safe space,” said senior Charlotte Seaman, an officer. Officers: Seaman and seniors Isabela Fernandez, Julia Park, and Sophia White. Adviser: Math teacher Rachel Mingos. —Leah Budson
What: Students write and edit this school’s newspaper, which is published both online and in print. When: Every day in 273. Goal: “To engage the student body through our website, print issues, and social media,” said senior Samantha Libraty, an editor in chief. Requirements: Students must take journalism to be a staff writer or editor. Anyone can write blogs, take pictures, make graphics, sell advertisements, and maintain the website. Adviser: English teachers Thomas Fabian and Derek Knapp and television and film production aide Amanda Mazzola. —Jacob Sims Speyer
Newton’s Teen Voice
What: Students work with Mayor Setti Warren in a public service internship. When: Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. Goal: “To promote teen issues and interests in Newton, with the goal of maximizing the resources and opportunities available,” said senior Jacob Prince, an officer. Officers: Prince and senior Hiroki Shibuya. Adviser: Newton’s Director of Youth Ser-
vices Jenny O’Leary.
Nicaragua Aid
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What: Students learn about the culture of Nicaragua and travel to Nicaragua for two weeks. When: To be determined. Goal: “To continue the legacy of support that Newton North has established to and finance the education of the kids,” said senior Maria Luban, an officer. Officers: Luban and seniors Hannah Gallogly, Sollie Mercurio, and Amelia Williams. Adviser: World language department head Nancy Marrinucci. —Matteo Luban
NNTV Production Club
What: Students film sporting events, arts performances, and events related to this school to air on NewTV, Newton’s cable access station. When: Every day after school in 260. Goal: “To film events and creative pieces,” said senior Trapper Phillips, the president. Officers: Phillips and seniors Rachel Brown, Michael Buonomo, and Drew Gately. Advisers: Television and film production teacher Scott Dunlop and television and film production aide Amanda Mazzola. —Peter Diamond
Northern Lights
What: Students sing a cappella music and prepare a variety of musical sets to perform at concerts and competitions. When: Sundays 7 until 9 p.m. at a member’s house. Goal: “To not only sound good, but also to have a fun time,” said senior Will Champion, an officer. Officers: Champion and senior Luisa Donovan. Advisers: Guidance counselor Matthew Ford. —Anna Mazzei
Nutrition Club
What: Students sponsor nutrition-related community events, cook, and eat nutritional food. When: Thursday X-blocks in A207. Goal: “To promote community awareness around nutrition and health,” said senior Brewster Taylor, an officer. Officers: Taylor and senior Kelly Wang. Adviser: French teacher Margot Murphy. —Maya Metser
Old Grannies Club
What: Students learn and practice crafts such as knitting, crocheting, and embroidery. When: Monday X-blocks in 131. Goal: “To display some of our work in the school’s display cases,” said senior Karen Douglas, an officer. Officers: Douglas and junior Lucy Beizer. Adviser: Art teacher Cindy Massoff. —Leah Budson
PAWS Mediation
What: Students mediate and facilitate conversations with students that may be in a conflict. When: Various X-blocks. Goal: “To help resolve any stress or conflict between friends or students by guiding them to find a solution on their own through positive agreement,” said senior Irina Rojas, an officer. Officers: Rojas and senior Alex Cuccurullo. Advisers: Guidance counselors Kyra Bateman and Belma Johnson. —Maya Metser
Microcredit Club
What: Students give small, targeted loans to people living in developing countries. When: Thursday X-blocks in the College and Career Center. Goal: “To loan money to people so that they can start or expand their own businesses,” said junior Anna Ellison, an officer. Officers: Ellison and juniors Gina Hsu and Mridula Peddada. Adviser: History teacher Ty Vignone. —Leah Budson
Mock Trial
What: Students prepare roles as attorneys or witnesses to compete in the annual statewide mock trial tournament. When: Wednesday after school from 7 to 9 p.m. Goal: “To improve in forming fluid argu-
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Peer Mentoring
What: Peer mentors guide new students in their transition to this school. When: To be determined. Goal: “To make Newton North a warm, friendly, and welcoming environment, where students can feel comfortable,” said senior Irina Rojas, an officer. Officers: Rojas and senior Samantha Libraty. Adviser: Guidance counselor Kyra Bateman. —Adela Miller
Peer Tutoring
What: Students provide or receive academic support from other students. When: Various blocks in 461. Goal: “To offer support to students who struggle in one or more subjects by pairing them up with tutors in a one-on-one tutoring environment,” said science teacher Melissa Rice, the adviser. —Adela Miller
Philosophy Club
What: Students discuss and debate philosophical topics. When: Thursday X-blocks in 311. Goal: “To encourage students to share their thoughts on popular topics in philosophy and ethics,” said junior Chloe Amouyal, an officer. Officers: Amouyal and junior Alyssa Khan. Adviser: English teacher Michael Fieleke. —Nikolya Sereda
Photography Club
What: Photographers come in to show students their work and help club members with photography. No experience is necessary to be a member. When: Thursday X-blocks in 124. Goal: “To go on field trips to exhibits and places to shoot pictures,” said senior Elizabeth McCarty, an officer. Officers: McCarty and senior Judith Gibson-Okunieff. Adviser: Art teacher Tom MacIntyre. —Leah Budson
Poetry Club
What: Students discuss,write, and share poems. When: Tuesdays after school in 364. Goal: “To create a fun environment that’s also helpful for people’s writing,” said junior Molly Dalzell, an officer. Officers: Dalzell and junior Leah Budson. Adviser: English teacher Maureen Kavanaugh. —Ariel Cox
Random Acts of Kindness Club
What: Students perform random acts of kindness toward fellow students. When: To be determined. Goal: “To kick start chain reactions of random acts of kindness and to foster a sense of giving in our community,” said senior Jesse Metzger, the officer. Adviser: To be determined. —Leah Budson
Rugby Team
What: Students practice rugby and compete with other teams. When: During the spring at the Newton Highlands field. Goal: “To keep working to improve and treat everyone in the team like family,” said junior Jack Sharer, a member. Officers: Captains to be determined. Advisers: Coaches Matthew Condon and Michael Sapers. —Leah Budson
Sailing Team
What: Students sail competitively against other high schools. When: Three times per week at Community Boating in Boston. Goal: “Our goal is to give people a chance to sail competitively, but more importantly to give people a chance to sail,” said history department head Jonathan Bassett, the adviser. Officers: To be determined. —Robert Minahan
Science Team
What: Students prepare to compete in about ten different events, such as Science Olympiad, Envirothon, and West Suburban Science League (WSSL). When: General meetings take place Fridays in 415 with information about the meeting times of specific events. WSSL meets Wednesdays in 473. Goal: “To qualify for nationals and repeat this year’s strong performances at nationals,” said senior Ying Gao, the officer. Adviser: Science department head Amy Winston. —Andrew Mannix
Ski and Snowboard Club
What: Students ski and snowboard recreationally. When: Two weekend trips to Vermont and Maine in the winter. Goal: “To plan killer trips in order to enjoy the snow that New England offers,” said senior Aaron Weinberg, an officer. Officers: Weinberg, seniors Eyob Gizachew and Athena Lyons, and junior Meghan Lyons-Dunckel. Adviser: Special education teacher Stephen Hess. —Robert Minahan
Songwriting Club
What: Students write, perform, discuss, and revise original songs. When: Thursday X-blocks in the Library Learning Commons. Goal: “To help share the joy of songwriting with those new to the craft, and to help those already writing to continue developing their individual styles as songwriters,” said senior Sam Mayer, the officer. Adviser: Chief innovation officer Stephen Chinosi. —MacKenzie Silvia
Squash Club
What: Students learn basic skills during practices and play against other schools in the area. When: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings at the Harvard Moore Center Squash Courts. Goal: “To teach those who haven’t played before and give those who already know how to play the opportunity to play competitively on a team,” said junior Taylor Lord, an officer. Officers: Lord and junior Fiona Ross. Adviser: Math teacher Audrey Prager. —Andrew Mannix
Stage Crew
What: Students design the scenery, lights, and sound for all Theatre Ink productions. When: Every day after school in 185. Goal: “To work with the actors to make the best theater that we can. Without stage crew and costumes, actors are just a bunch of naked people standing on a dark, empty stage,” said junior Abby Rowe, an officer. Officers: Rowe and seniors Zane Clark and Max Proskauer. Adviser: Intro to Technical Theatre
teacher Michael Barrington-Haber. —Andrew Mannix
Students for a Just and Stable Future
What: Students take action in campaigns in defense of the environment in this chapter of a larger grassroots organization. When: Thursday X-blocks in the Library Learning Commons. Goal: “To empower students who are passionate about defending the environment,” said senior Henry DeGroot, an officer. Officers: DeGroot and seniors Sam Mayer and Matt Thacker. Adviser: Science teacher Ann Dannenberg. —Leah Budson
Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013 Adviser: English teacher Neil Giordano. —Andrew Mannix
Tiger Docs
What: Students gain exposure to various areas of the medical field through guest speakers, group discussions, and field trips. When: In 213. Time to be determined Goal: “To provide participants who think they may have an interest in becoming doctors with the various possibilities available to them,” said junior Danielle deBairos, an officer. Officers: deBarios and sophomore Gina Joseph. Adviser: Special education teacher Jane Kenslea. —Isabel Joyce
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Team Pulling Against Cancer Together (P.A.C.T.)
Up Close: Local Government
What: Students check books in and out, shelve books, and create displays. When: Students sign up to advise specific blocks in the Library Learning Commons. Goal: “To get students more involved with the library,” said senior Lillia Baird, an officer. Officers: Baird and senior Melisa Joseph. Advisers: Librarians Erin Dalbec and Annette Tate. —Leah Budson
What: Students raise money for cancer research. When: Various X-blocks. Goal: “To spread awareness of cancer and to donate to organizations that impact cancer, such as Facing Cancer Together and the American Cancer Society,” said senior Amber Poirier, an officer. Officer: Poirier and senior Mollie Herman. Adviser: Science teacher Brian Gagne. —Brena Brasiel
Theatre Ink
What: Students work to annually produce 12 to 13 productions. When: Rehearsal and production schedules vary. Goal: “To create a community in which everyone has a place and has the opportunity to create something he or she really cares about,” said senior Sarah Nemetz, a student producer. Adviser: Theatre Ink director Adam Brown. —Ashley Shane
Theatre Ink Costumes
What: Students work to design and create costumes for Theatre Ink productions. When: Every day after school in 179. Goal: “To teach the skill of costume design and, through teaching, to create as successful costumes as possible,” said senior Sophie Sokolov, the officer. Adviser: Costume design teacher Ruth Talvacchia. —Andrew Mannix
Thoughtprints
What: Students meet and discuss student submissions of art, music, and literature to be included in the Thoughtprints magazine. When: Sundays from 7 to 9 p.m. at members’ houses. Goal: “To create a community of artists and to produce the best possible literary magazine we can,” said senior Sophie Sokolov, the editor in chief.
What: Students tutor and help Cabot fifth graders with math homework. When: Meets Thursdays at 2:45 p.m. at Tiger Drive. Goal: “To give high school kids a chance to apply their knowledge and take on a teaching role, fostering relationships with the tutees,” said junior Kimberly Ng, an officer. Officers: Ng and junior Lucine Boloyan. Adviser: Guidance counselor Darby Verre. —Andrew Mannix What: Students discuss their opinions on local issues. When: Monday X-blocks in 473. Goal: “To provide a forum for political discussion and to provide students with the opportunity to learn about local , as opposed to national, politics,” said senior Dan Elsen-Rooney, an officer. Officers: Elsen-Rooney and seniors Steven Kelly, Russell Petry, and Aly Rabin. Adviser: History teacher Ty Vignone. —Andrew Mannix
Whitewater Kayak Club
What: Students of varying levels of paddling experience take trips to whitewater kayak. When: To be determined. Goal: “To develop and foster a community of committed whitewater paddlers,” said senior Jesse Metzger, an officer. Officers: Metzger and senior Matt Thacker. Adviser: Science teacher Michael Hazeltine. —Leah Budson
Wiffle Ball
What: Students compete in a semicompetitive wiffle ball league. When: Fridays from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on the softball field. Goal: “To bring kids together in a fun but competitive environment,” said junior Brett Stanton, an officer. Officers: Stanton and juniors Jason Beshanksy and Brian Fitzgerald. Adviser: Coach Matt Bell. —Leah Budson
Zambian Education Outreach What: Students raise money for Communities Without Borders, an organization that supports orphans and vulnerable children by funding their education. When: Every other Monday X-block in the Library Learning Commons. Goal: “To raise at least $1,000,” said senior Julia Park, an officer. Officers: Park and seniors Rachel Brown, Lee Moriarty, and Ariana Sposato. Adviser: Art teacher Cindy Massoff. —Leah Budson
Whatever it Takes
Cartoon by Julia Moss