Newark High School - CLUBS & ACTIVITIES


Organizations and Clubs that have open membership (anyone can join at anytime) - learn more
Student Government / Student Senate Senior Class Council (Class of 2012) Junior Class Council (Class of 2013) Sophomore Class Council (Class of 2014) Freshman Class Council (Class of 2015) Student Athletic Council (Athletic Teams and Booster Organizations) ASPIRA BASSU (Brothers and Sisters Student Union) Best Buddies Book Club Christiana in Action (CIA Club) Chess Club Dance Team	Drama Club Floral Design and Arrangement (FDA) German Club Jefferson Award Youth Initiators Junior Statesmen of America (JSA) Metaphysics Club National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Newark Nature Society NHS Math Team NHS Science Olympiad Team RAP Club Rude Mechanicals Improv Troupe Society of Science Scholars Wired Anime Club
Organizations and Clubs that have closed membership (certain times to join, requirements) - learn more
Key Club National Art Honor Society	National Honor Society
Organizations and Clubs that membership comes through or is affiliated with a class - learn more
Band (Marching and Concert) BPA (Business Professionals of America) Choir (Men's and Women's Ensembles, Chorale, Chamber, Choir, Show Choir) Color Guard DECA	Delaware Career Association FFA FCCLA KRAWEN Yearbook Orchestra (Symphonic and Chamber) WNHS-TV
Alumni & Parent Organizations - learn more
Newark alumni Association Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA)	School Climate and Safety Committee

Organizations and Clubs that have open membership (anyone can join at anytime)

Student Government / Student Senate (Entire School)
Advisor: Mr. Freccia President: Panos Melisaris Organization usually meets DURING LUNCHES Size of organization: 50-75 students Major Events: Coordinating activities in the school, organizing Pep Rallies (Fall, Winter, and Spring,) Mascot, Homecoming Dance (October 29th), Dodgeball Tournament (December), Senior Ceiling Tile Project (January) and Survivor (March) Senior Class Council (Class of 2012)
Advisors: Mrs. Wells and Mrs. Sachar President: Election in September Organization usually meets AFTER SCHOOL Size of Organization: 10-20 students Major Events: Decorate the Halls (October 27th), Senior Breakfast (Fall), Senior Ball and Banquet (Winter), Senior Picnic (Spring) Junior Class Council (Class of 2013)
Advisor: Mr. Davis President: Election in September Organization usually meets AFTER SCHOOL Size of Organization: 10-20 students Major Events: Decorate the Halls (October 27th), Prom (May 18th) Sophomore Class Council (Class of 2014)
Advisors: Ms. Dickerson and Dr. Dorsey President: Election in September Organization usually meets AFTER SCHOOL Size of Organization: 10-20 students Major Events: Decorate the Halls (October 27th), various fundraising activities Freshman Class Council (Class of 2015)
Advisors: Mrs. Reed and Mrs. Morales President: Election in September Organization usually meets AFTER SCHOOL Size of Organization: 10-20 students Major Events: Decorate the Halls (October 27th), various fundraising activities Student Athletic Council (Athletic Teams and Booster Organizations)
Advisors: Mr. Bastianelli and Mr. Corey President: Election in September Organization usually meets AFTER SCHOOL Size of Organization: 10-20 students Major Events: Jacket Classic Golf Outing (mid-June)
ASPIRA
Advisor: Mrs. Morales President: Jocelyn Guzman Organization usually meets AFTER SCHOOL Size of Organization: 10-20 students Major Events: Hispanic Wilmington Parade (September 2011), El Encuentro Workshop (October 2011), Main Street Halloween Parade, Hispanic Heritage Luncheon and Community Service at Millcroft Nursing Home.
BASSU (Brothers and Sisters Student Union)
Advisors: Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Ewing President: Hassan Henderson Organization usually meets AFTER SCHOOL Size of Organization: 20-30 students Major Events: International Day (December), Black History Dinner and Program (February), NHS Talent Show (Spring)
Best Buddies
Advisors: Ms. Morano, Mrs. Wells, Mrs. DiSario President: To Be Determined Organization usually meets DURING and AFTER SCHOOL Size of Organization: 30 students Major Events: Monthly meetings with buddies, various campaigns during the year
Book Club
Advisor: Mrs. Reed President: Kevin Nio / VP: Katarine Bowman Organization usually meets DURING LUNCHES every other week Size of Organization: 30 students Major Events: Arranges guest author visits, National Book Festival in Washington, DC (September 24th-25th), Winter Book Fair (December) and Spring Book Fair (April)
Chess Club
Advisor: Mr. Wynn President & Organizer: Jakub Simacek Organization usually meets AFTER SCHOOL every Wednesday, 2:00-3:30 pm in C209 Description: You do not need to be a chess grandmaster, just a casual player! The club also has 3- and 4-way chess boards!
Christians in Action (CIA Club)
Advisors: Mrs. McGhee President: To Be Determined Organization usually meets AFTER SCHOOL every Wednesday Size of Organization: 20 students Major Events: "See you at the pole" (September)
Dance Team
Advisors: Mrs. McCoy President: To Be Determined Organization usually meets AFTER SCHOOL (Auditions in September) Size of Organization: 20-30 students Major Events: PepFests and Sporting Events
Drama Club
Advisors: Mrs. Garber President: To Be Determined Organization usually meets AFTER SCHOOL (auditions for parts) Size of Organization: 30-50 students (actors and stage crew) Major Events: Shakespeare Fall Production, Broadway Revue (Winter), and Spring Musical
Floral Design and Arrangement (FDA)
Advisors: Mrs. Kook President: Megan Short Organization usually meets AFTER SCHOOL Size of Organization: Brand-new organization 2011-2012 Major Events: Work with floral designs using fresh flowers and plants, and offer bouquets, arrangements, and formal dance flowers for purchase
German Club
Advisor: Mr. Wynn Organization usually meets AFTER SCHOOL Activities: The German Club recognizes various German holiday, speaks German, watch German movies, practice German and explore German culture.
Jefferson Award Youth Initiators
Advisors: Mrs. Morano President: Megan Rise Organization usually meets AFTER SCHOOL Size of Organization: 20 students Major Events: Volunteer Night (Fall), Volunteer Fair (Spring), Monthly Award for Service, Delaware Regional competition participation (May), Various Fundraisers
Junior Statesman of America (JSA)
Advisors: Ms. Conklin President: Sarah McDowell Organization usually meets AFTER SCHOOL (two times a month) Size of Organization: 20-30 students Major Events: Fall States (mid-November); Winter Congress (late February in Washington, DC)
Metaphysics Club
Advisors: Mr. Murauskas President: Jimmy VanCleaf Organization usually meets AFTER SCHOOL every Friday Size of Organization: 20 students Major Events: Discovering the meaning of life
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) / Alpha Phi Alpha Junior Chapter
Advisor: Mr. Mark McKenzie Organization usually meets AFTER SCHOOL twice a month
Newark Nature Society
Advisors: Mr. McDowell President: Sarah McDowell Organization usually meets AFTER SCHOOL Size of Organization: 20-30 students Major Events: Tree planting, stream cleanups, nature hikes, nature crafts and projects, Recycling Program (on-going), Christina River Watershed Cleanup (Saturday in mid-April), and Earth Day Celebrations (April 22nd)
NHS Math Team
Advisors: MR. Koliss President: Cynthia Bai Organization usually meets AFTER SCHOOL Size of Organization: 30-40 students Major Events: Local meets against other schools (November 14, December 5, January 5, February 13) and the State Tournament (April 16)
NHS Science Olympiad Team
Advisors: Mr. Halfen President: To Be Determined Organization usually meets AFTER SCHOOL Size of Organization: 25-50 students Major Events: Delaware Science Olympiad Competition (TBA)
RAP Club
Advisors: Ms. Morano President: Danielle Redden Organization usually meets DURING SCHOOL Size of Organization: 30 students Major Events: Positive Behavior Support (PBS) Monthly Events, Student of the Marking Period Breakfasts, Character Education Lessons, Campus Issue Discussions
Rude Mechanicals Improv Troupe
Advisors: Mrs. Mitchell President: Alex Waad / Asst. AD: Sarah McDowell Organization usually meets AFTER SCHOOL (auditions held during the first week of school) Size of Organization: 10-15 students Major Events: Fall Show (October 21st), Winter Show (January 13th), Early-Spring Show (March 9th) and Late-Spring Show (May 11th) Contact Info: email - nhsrudemechanicals@yahoo.com / Facebook: nhsrudemechanicals
Society of Science Scholars
Advisors: Mr. Dotts President: Ahmad Abdullah Organization usually meets AFTER SCHOOL Size of Organization: 20-30 students Major Events: Twice-monthly visits to University of Delaware (UD) for research presentations, summer employment/research internships, after-school lab experience.
Wired Anime Club
Advisors: Mrs. Yarnall President: To Be Determined Organization usually meets AFTER SCHOOL Size of Organization: 20 students Major Events: Publication of the student-created anime collection Wired
Organizations and Clubs that have closed membership (certain times to join, requirements)

Key Club 30 Service Hour Requirement
Advisors: Mrs. Carmack and Mrs. Kook President: To Be Determined Organization usually meets DURING LUNCHES Size of Organization: 75-90 students Major Events: Help with all student/school/district activities throughout the school year, District Convention (Spring) and Relay for Life (May 2012)
National Art Honor Society Students averaging B average or above in art classes, service hour requirement
Advisors: Mrs. Yarnall, Mrs. Rossi, Mrs. Neave President: To Be Determined Organization usually meets AFTER SCHOOL Size of Organization: Brand-new organization 2011-2012 Major Events: School and community art service projects to be determined by members and sponsor such as murals, art displays, demos, etc.
National Honor Society Juniors and Seniors Only (GPA, Community Service, and Letter of Recommendation due in May)
Advisors: Ms. Ralph President: To be determined Organization usually meets AFTER SCHOOL Size of Organization: 20-30 students Eligibility: Students are eligible to join at the end of their Sophomore year (3.5 cumulative GPA, Community Service, Letters of Recommendation, and Faculty review required to join) Membership Information Major Events: Blood Drive (Spring)
Organizations and Clubs that membership comes through or is affiliated with a class

Band (Marching and Concert)	View Website
Advisors: Mr. Wittman Drum Majors: Amanda Smith, Jenn Armstrong Organization usuall meets AS A CLASS Size of Organization: 75 students Major Events: Band Camp (August 8-13), Football Halftime Shows (September-November), Winter concert (December 22nd), Spring concert (March 2nd), Music Performance Trip (April 19-22), and Pope concert (May 23rd)
BPA (Business Professionals of America
Advisors: Mr. Tyson Representative: To Be Determined Organization usually meets AFTER SCHOOL Size of Organization: 30 students Major Events: Participates in competitions at the state level and national level, "business trip" experience at national convention
Choir (Men's and Women's Ensembles, Chorale, Chamber, Choir, Show Choir)	View Website
Advisors: Mrs. Carmack Representative: To Be Determined Organization usually meets AS A CLASS Size of Organization: 80-100 students Major Events: Fall concert (October 26th), Winter concert (December 20th), Spring concert (March 23rd), Music Performance Trips (April 19-22), and Pops concert (May 23rd)
Color Guard
Advisors: Mr. Wittman Drum Majors: To Be Determined Organization usually meets AS A CLASS Size of Organization: 20 students Major Events: Football Halftime Shows (September-November)
DECA
Advisors: Ms. Buzgon Representative: Brandon Khan and Ganggas Harijianto Organization usually meets AFTER SCHOOL Size of Organization: 30 students Major Events: Participates in competitions at the state level, runs video games competitions
Delaware Career Association
Advisors: Mr. Schulte Representative: Kathleen Allen Organization usually meets DURING LUNCHES Size of Organization: 60+ students Major Events: Heartwalk 2011 (September 11), Statewide Competitive Events (April), Washington DC Leadership Conference, Community Service Projects, Friday Morning Breakfast
FFA
Advisors: Mrs. Oldis and Mrs. Kook President: Megan Rise Organization usually meets AFTER SCHOOL Size of Organization: 80-100 students Major Events: National FFA Convention (October 19-21), Delaware FFA Convention (March), Plant Sale (May), Career Development Events (on-going), and the Delaware State Fair (July)
FCCLA
Advisors: Mr. Feeny President: John Micklos Organization usually meets AFTER SCHOOL Size of Organization: 175 students Major Events: Fall leadership conference (early November), Spring Conference (mid-March), fundraisers and other competitions
KRAWEN Yearbook
Advisors: Ms. Mitchell Editor: Jordan Jackson (jcharv99@yahoo.com) Organization usually meets AS A CLASS (students must apply) Size of Organization: 30-50 students Major Events: Markets and publishes school yearbook, Underclass pictures (October 5 and 6) Contact info: email - nhs_krawen@yahoo.com / Facebook: nhskrawen
Orchestra (Symphonic and Chamber)	View Website
Advisors: Ms. Macera Representatives: Sarah Song, Brenna Smith Organization usually meets AS A CLASS Size of Organization: 30-35 students Major Events: Fall concert (November 10th), Spring concert (March 2nd), Music Performance Trip (April 19-22), Jazz concert (May 16th) and Pops concert (May 23rd)
WNHS-TV
Advisors: Mr. Friedly President and General Manager: Jelani Russell Organization usually meets AS A CLASS Size of Organization: 30-40 students Major Events: Production and live airing of "Newark Live"; Newark's live daily TV cablecast of announcements. Various production services are also provided to the school community
Alumni & Parent Organizations

Newark Alumni Association
President: Gail Chickersky (president@nhsalumni.org) Bi-monthly meetings schedule: www.NHSalumni.org Size of Organization: 20,000+ alumni Major Events: Holiday Happenings (December), All Alumni Reunion (April), Class Reunions, The Honeycomb (Alumni Newsletter), and the NHS Walk-of-Fame
Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA)
President: Kathy Armstrong (nhsptapres@christina.k12.de.us) Bi-monthly meetings (Schedule: www.christina.k12.de.us/newark/PTSA Member meeting starts at 6:30 pm / Public Meeting starts at 7:00 pm Size of Organization: 50-100 parents and teachers Major Events: Staff Appreciation Lunches (Fall, Winter, and Spring), NHS Parent Resource Center, Belle's Ball (December), Parent Newsletter (Newark High News), and After-Prom (May 18th) Special Note: Parent newsletter will be mailed home in August and October, monthly updates available online at: www.christina.k12.de.us/newark/NHSnews
School Climate and Safety Committee
Point Person: Teresa Lynch (trlynchde@yahoo.com Monthly meetings on the second Thursday of every month (Email for location: NewarkSchoolClimate@comcast.net) Size of organization: 20-30 parents and teachers Major Events: School clean-up activities, promoting School Pride, community-building activities