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WAHS Clubs and Activities 2008-2009
Catch the Millionaire Spirit get involved!
Call club advisors with any questions. 323-8411 ext: see below
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Advisor Info |
Description |
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Mrs. Mahon
D209
X3277 |
The Billtown Banner, the student newspaper, publishes news, opinion, features and sports. The paper develops a marketable skill for writers, illustrators, photographers, and desktop publishers. It is written, illustrated, designed and printed by students. |
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The Cherry and White |
Mr. Murafka
D210
x3278 |
The Cherry and White is the WAHS student-produced literary magazine that highlights the year's best creative writing, essays, journalism, art and photography.
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Chess Club
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Mr. Nathan Weaver
C110
X3239 |
Anyone interested in chess may participate. Players need a partner and through play can hone their skills and gamesmanship.
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Class Executive Boards Grade:
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12: Mrs. Yaggi
11: Mrs. Winter
10: Mrs. Moore |
Members of the Executive Board elect class officers, fundraise for charitable purposes and class events, and organize the annual powder puff football game, winter semi-formal, and the prom. Officers must maintain a cumulative average of 85% or above, and Executive Board members are required to maintain a cumulative average of 80% or higher. |
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Drama Club |
Mrs. Fox
H010
X3430 |
Activities include exercises in pantomime, script work, improvisation, school dances, plays, and trips to New York City. Drama club allows students to express themselves and have fun while making new friends. |
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FBLA
Future Business Leaders of America |
Mrs. Baier
G104
X3344 |
Students participate in conferences, competitions, fundraising, and community (school) service. Students interested in business/computers or public speaking may participate.
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GSA
Gay Straight Alliance
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Mrs. Lovecchio
D211
X3279 |
The GSA proposes to make students aware that individual differences among people should be respected. The GSA’s primary focus is to combat homophobia, discrimination and harassment based on sexual orientation in all of its forms. The group strives to create a supportive group for students of a sexual minority, yet the group invites all students to join, regardless of race, creed, nationality, physical disability and/or sexual orientation. |
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Interact
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Mr. Pish
C109
X3238
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Interact is a service organization helping the school and community to make positive strides for improving our world. Activities and fundraisers support a variety of efforts around the school and community.
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International Club |
Mrs. Lang
E208 X3298 |
Celebrate at least one significant holiday a year, show-casing the history, culture, and food of a particular area. |
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Japanese Club |
Mr. Heller
C216
X3260 |
Japanese Club focuses on the culture and language of Japan. There is also an exchange of Japanese anime stories. |
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Key Club
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Ms. Hrico, D216, x3282
& Ms. Coledo
G105 X3345 |
This service organization, sponsored by the Williamsport Kiwanis Club, holds fund- raisers and works on projects to help our school and our community.
We try to take a trip every year!
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La Memoire |
Mrs. Taormina-Keller
D109
X3266 |
Students work together to create, organize, finalize and publish a quality visual chronicle of each year’s events.
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Model U.N. |
Miss Mazzante
E116
X3295 |
The task is to examine contemporary world issues and problems and find solutions, as the United Nations would do so. We write resolutions and debate resolutions at the mock Model U.N. conventions. Open to all students. |
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Mock Trial |
Mrs. Segraves
C215
X3259 |
Student organization that focuses on introducing students to today’s legal system. Includes competition where students work to develop a case for both plaintiff and defendant. All students are welcome but must be able to stay after school and find a way home. Early participation is encouraged. |
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PEACE (Political Education Advocating Current Events) |
Miss Mazzante
E116
X3295 |
Students will discuss and debate critical current issues in the world today, such as Darfur, genocide, dictators, etc. |
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Petros |
Mrs. Seeley
F217
X3190 |
Petros works to meet students’ spiritual needs and provides students who have similar beliefs in Christ with an opportunity for fellowship (in a non-denominational Christian atmosphere). |
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Publications Business
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Mrs. Robertson
D110
X3267 |
Students work to structure the business segment of things, such as solicitation of ads, as well as sales and distribution of the various WAHS publications, including the yearbook and others.
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Recycling Club |
Mrs. Eberhart
C209 X3255 |
Open to all students. Groups of students walk around to the designated recycling drop off locations throughout the school and take the accumulated recyclables to the loading dock and dump them. We also hope to make a recycling "how to" video and decorate the bins for recycling. |
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Red Cross Club |
Mrs. Neylon
A124
X3209 |
This club will do activities to benefit our local American Red Cross. We are a club interested in planning events to improve health and safety of individuals.
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SADD- Students Against Destructive Decisions |
Mr. Kutz
B122
X3227 |
A student-centered organization conducting and participating in activities that support students in making positive decisions. One of the major efforts annually is the Prom Promise initiative to help foster a fun-filled and safe event. |
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School Beautification Project |
Mrs. Hutchinson
D118
X3273 |
Students work to improve the appearance of our building by painting and decorating bulletin boards. The thrust of the efforts helps promote a positive esthetic school environment. |
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Ski Club
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Mr. Roe
E117 X3245
Red Guidance |
Members strive to go to Ski Sawmill 4 times annually and one other long distance trip.
The club does not hold regular meetings and exists to promote winter snow activities for all interested. |
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SGA Student Government |
Mr. Kelley
F219
X3328 |
SGA is the Student Government Association which promotes school unity and spirit through maintenance of the Hub Calendar of Events and pep rallies supporting the efforts of our athletes. |
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Study to Succeed |
Ms. Otzel
C109
X3238 |
Need some ideas to be more successful in school? “Study to Succeed” sessions are available to all students. You are welcome to attend one study session or more frequently for ideas, strategies, and help. Passes are available in Red Guidance on Mondays or Tuesdays. |
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Technical Theatre Club
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Mr. Barrows
Auditorium office
X3449/3401 |
Open to all students with an interest in the technical aspects of theatre and television production. Club involvement will provide experience and practical knowledge through technical assistance for a wide variety of stage and theatrical productions. Students may work with audio and computer controlled lighting cues, TV production, or video editing. |
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WillServe |
Mrs. Williams
G003
X3334 |
Volunteer organization where students volunteer helping nonprofit agencies: YMCA, YWCA, Salvation Army, daycare, etc. Advisors have sign-up forms in G003. Students can also assist life skills classrooms helping students with disabilities. |
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Shooting Club |
Mr. Soars
T07
X3436 |
The shooting club exists to promote marksmanship through training and competition in the various shooting sports. This club seeks students with parent/guardian sponsors who own the necessary equipment to participate in local shooting events or shooting related educational seminars. NOTE: The shooting club does not own, lend or otherwise provide firearms to anyone, including students. Firearms, including archery equipment, arrows or ammunition, are not permitted on school property at any time, for any reason. |
| SkillsUSA |
Mr. White
H112
X3372 |
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry representatives, working together to ensure America has a skilled work force. It helps each student to excel. SkillsUSA is a national organization serving teachers and high school and college students who are preparing for careers in technical, skilled and service occupations, including health occupations. SkillsUSA was formerly known as VICA (the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America).
SkillsUSA is open to students in any Career and Technical Education, Family and Consumer Science, Health Occupations, or Business courses. Students will learn how to be professionals in their chosen career path. Students will also compete against students from other schools in Skill and Professional competitions.
| Some activities and programs are for students involved in specific courses and/or require tryouts.
Academic excellence
Activities for students in specific CTE (Career and Technical Ed. programs)
Music programs
- Chamber Orchestra (Mr. Tedford)
- G.Q. (Mr. Weaver)
- Les Chanteuse (Mr. Clayton)
- Marching Millionaires (Mr. Kendall)
- String Quartets (Mr. Tedford)
- Strolling Strings (Mr. Tedford)
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