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Anime/Manga
Ms. Cloonan (East)
The anime/manga club is a place for students who
love Japanese comics (manga) and animation (anime) to get
together and share movies and books. Films in a variety of
styles are watched and discussed. In addition, the club has and
will continue to bring in guest speakers to further students
appreciation of the art and cultural influences involved.
Art Club
Mrs. Garrison and Mrs. Salvador (East)
Students work on independent art
projects, murals, and assist teachers with art shows and
competitions.
Ballroom and Latin Dance Club
Mrs.
Bracken (East)
Mission of the group is to promote interest in
dance among the school community, elevate cultural awareness,
teach various dances to the members, and provide opportunities
for the students to practice and share their knowledge with
others within the school community and at large. Emphasis is on
club style dancing.
Beatles Club
Mr. Strube (East)
They came by plane, they stole our women, they
put barbers out of business, they captured our hearts, they
changed everything… Come and join us as we listen to the
music of the greatest rock n’ roll band and look at their
history, albums, songs, lyrics and what the songs mean. The
impact of the Beatles on Pop Music cannot be overstated; they
touched the lives of all who heard them in deep and fundamental
ways. Come and discover the magic. Meet the Beatles.
Best Buddies
Mr. Campe (West) and Mrs. Herrick (East)
The local chapter is associated with
an international non-profit organization. The group pairs
students with mental retardation in one-to-one friendships with
their non-disabled peers. The goal is to establish foundations
for genuine friendships, thus enriching the lives of all
participants. Membership is open to all 9th through
12th grade students. The club will meet monthly.
Bicycling Club
Mr. Boynton (West)
We hold weekly rides in the fall and spring.
Both on road and off road rides occur with the emphasis on off
road trail riding. All ability levels are welcome. Helmets
and parent permission are required.
Biology Club
Mr. Rinella (East)
Students will actively decide the focus of the
Botany Lab with emphasis on the interactions of both the flora
(plants) and fauna (animals) housed within the Botany Lab.
Attention will be directed to the care and propagation of the
living specimens while analyzing the biological principles that
are created in the mini-environments with the Botany Lab.
Cabaret
TBD (East)
Cabaret is an event where students perform
musical theater selections of their choice in the Little Theater
in the spring. Through the year, students will meet after
school to learn small ensemble literature from various shows.
Chambers Group
(Former
Madrigal Singers)
TBD (East)
Chambers Singers is a small group of singers that
meet once a week after school. In order to participate, a
student must be enrolled in the music program and pass an
audition. The group sings a variety of repertoire, depending
upon the make-up of the group. Literature varies from The
Renaissance to Do-Wop.
Cheerleading
Football Ms. Abrams (Varsity)
Mrs. Fay (Jr. Varsity)
Ms. Canepa (Freshmen)
Basketball
Ms. Canepa (Varsity)
Mrs. Fay (Jr. Varsity)
Ms. Abrams (Freshmen)
Girls’ cheerleading teams support football and
basketball teams at the JV and Varsity level. Students can
participate for one season.
Chess Club
Mr. Soltys and Mr. Osgood
Shen chess is a club that gathers twice a week
throughout the school year to promote chess playing among the
entire Shen community. The emphasis is on game improvement,
fair play, and of course, fun. All are welcome.
Cinema Club
Mrs. Killips (East)
This is for students who love film.
You will have the opportunity to watch/screen films and make a
short film of your own.
Class Council
Senior Class
Mrs. Green and Mrs. Sala (East)
Junior Class
Mrs. Seligman and Mr. Choi (East)
Sophomore Class
Ms. Tubbs (East) and Mrs. Peterson (West)
Freshman Class
Mrs. Grygiel-Thompson and Ms. Miller (West)
Each class has a governing body. Membership is
open to any interested student. Members raise money for key
activities for the class.
Colorguard
Mr.
Zavadil and Mrs. Snyder
Students learn a series of precision
dance programs choreographed to music which are the basis of
exhibitions and competitions throughout the state during the
school year.
Creative Writing
Mrs. Burns (West)
Students like having the opportunity to write
creatively and have an audience of supportive peers to offer
advice and encouragement.
Crew Club
Mr. Cravetz (East)
Active in both the fall and spring seasons. Rowers practice
five days a week on the Mohawk River. Regattas are held on
weekends where the team competes with other schools and
colleges.
DECA
Mr. Murphy (East)
The Distributive Education Club of America is a
leadership organization for students in marketing/management.
Students learn more about marketing/management careers through
conferences and competitive events.
Drama Club
Mrs. Myers (West)
Students audition for parts and put on an annual
drama production – typically held in the late fall.
FBLA
Ms. Tarlo (East)
The Future Business Leaders of America
is open to all Occupational Education students and provides them
with an opportunity to explore business related careers,
participate in community projects, and business competitions.
Free the Children
Mrs. Bushunow (East)
We are a club that raises funds to build a school
for children in Sierra Leone, a country torn apart by social
injustice and internal strife. We will be supporting this
school in future years, through continued fund raising efforts.
We are also concerned with raising overall social awareness of
children’s issues throughout the world.
French Club
Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Tangirala and Mrs. Munson (East)
The purpose of the French Club is to promote and
celebrate French language through fun and French-speaking
activities such as movies, food, and other activities proposed
by the students of the club.
GAPP
Mrs. Stracke (East)
Exchange program between students at the high school and
students in Germany.
GLASS (Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Spectrum)
TBD (East)
GLASS is an alliance of students, faculty, and
staff. Its purpose is to promote an environment of acceptance
and tolerance in school, create a safe learning environment for
gay/lesbian students, welcome and foster gay-straight alliances;
create awareness of gay-lesbian issues; and support local,
state, and national functions. Last spring, GLASS had nearly
400 Shen students participate in the National Day of Silence and
sponsored Expression Night. The group hopes to support National
Coming Out Day and the AIDS Walk as well as sponsor a movie
night.
German Club
Mrs. Stracke (East)
A club for everyone that enjoys the German
culture. We see movies, cook, play games, go on field trips –
anything related to the German culture.
Habitat for Humanity
Mr.
Young (West)
Assists and supports local efforts of the
National Habitat for Humanity. This club performs four main
functions: building, fund-raising, educating and advocating.
All members will attend monthly meetings, work on a home
construction project, support the ongoing local chapter and
learn design/building techniques for residential construction.
High School Musical
Mrs. Myers (West)
Students audition for parts in the
annual musical production of a hit play to be performed in the
Spring.
Key Club
Mrs. Bracken and Mr. Dunham (East)
Organized to promote pride and service
to school and community, students participate in activities such
as Open House guides, Senior Citizen dinner, Toys for Tots,
walkathons and fund raisers.
Latin Club
Mrs.
Sugarman (East)
Students who are in Latin 9-12 are
encouraged to join. There are a variety of activities such as:
decorating tee-shirts with Latin expressions, watching Roman
culture movies, helping prepare for the annual Roman Banquet,
assisting in a service project in the area and having a game
night. The year opens with a pizza party and concludes with a
dinner at a local Italian restaurant.
Leo Club
Mrs.
Bracken (East)
LEO Club is a division of the Lions Club
dedicated to assisting the blind. The acronym LEO stands for
Leadership, Experience, and Opportunity. The main goal of the
club is to provide services to the Shenendehowa community.
Students meet the first and third Wednesday of each month from
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Library Club
Ms. Malizia, West
Mrs. Bracken, Mrs. Powell and Mr. Davidson (East)
Student volunteers support the library
by filing books, preparing materials and assisting the
librarians with a variety of tasks to include book discussions
and book sharing.
Math Team
Mr. Clements (East)
This club fosters a spirit of
competition among students by competing with other schools in
math contests at the local and state level
Mentoring Program
Mr. Silverman (East)
Goal is to improve school performance and/or
social interactions. This program pairs a high school student
with a 6th grader on a weekly basis.
Mock Trial
Mr. Stryker (West)
Students compete in mock trials designed by the New York
State Bar Association. Weekly meetings are held.
Music Honor Society – TRI M
Mrs. Mars (East)
The chief aims of the Tri-M Music Honor Society are to
foster greater interest in the overall music program as well as
to provide more opportunities for personal musical growth and
expression. Students are selected for membership into the
society on the basis of musicianship, scholarship, character,
cooperation, leadership and service to this school and
community.
National Honor Society
Mrs. Strait and Mrs. Lynch (East)
This organization is open to seniors
who are selected at the end of their junior year based on their
average (90 or higher), character and leadership in classes and
activities. The students volunteer as peer tutors, assist
selling tickets at games and organize a social event in the
winter.
Odyssey of the Mind
Mr. Reynolds (East)
This club tests the critical thinking abilities
of its members. Students have to solve a complex problem that
usually involves the construction and design of a vehicle. The
students have to select a theme for their problem and be part of
that theme themselves. They will compete on a regional, state,
and national level for the chance to test their thinking skills
and to win some scholarship money.
Outdoor
Adventure Club
Mr. St. Denis (East)
Students participate in indoor and outdoor rock
climbing, indoor caving, hiking in the Adirondack Mountains.
Peace Program
(France)
Mrs. Bonventre (East)
Exchange program between Shen students and
students in France. The High School East and High School West
Programs are two separate programs.
Ping Pong
Mr. Caldero (East)
This is a club where a group of students who
enjoy learning, playing and having fun play ping pong. The more
experienced players compete amongst themselves.
Political Action Club
Mrs. Lavarge (East)
Debate/discussion group with a focus on current political
issues.
Prayer Club
Mrs. Strait
(East)
Club meets regularly before and after
school to offer students the opportunity to share and grow in
their faith. Meetings are open to all students interested.
Morning announcements are made regarding meeting dates and times
or students can check out the club’s bulletin board in the hall
by the Class Assistant Principals’ office in the East building.
Respect Club
Mrs. Quinn and Mr. Bajardi (East) and Mrs. Palden (West)
By bringing together students of different
backgrounds and opinion, this group fosters respect for every
individual’s talents and creativities. The group meets weekly
to plan engaging activities for all the students that will
encourage tolerance, acceptance, and respect in the school’s
environment.
SADD
Mrs. Barbaro (East)
Students Against Destructive Decisions work to
prevent drinking and driving accidents by sponsoring speakers,
demonstrations and safe spring activities.
SCARCE
Mr. Klassen (East) and Mrs. Coons (West)
This environmental club educates students, staff
and community on environmental issues through speakers (Earth
Day) and recycling programs.
School Store
Mrs. Kelly (East) and Mrs. Randazzo (West)
The bookstore provides a service to students by
selling school supplies and review materials.
Science Club
Mr. Boynton (West) and Mr. Nagle (East)
Science Club is a partnership program with High
School Juniors and Seniors mentoring elementary school students
by doing simple science activities.
SFA Senate
Mr. Silverman and Mrs. Radko (East)
The Student-Faculty-Administration Senate governs
the high school and provides a number of services such as voter
registration, student guides, lost and found, fund raising for
charity and liaison with the Board of Education and PTSA.
Shen Dance Team
Ms. Preston (Gowana)
Students entertain with half-time routines at
home football and basketball games to promote school spirit.
They also perform at various community events and competitions.
Ski Club
Mr. Kane (East) and Mrs. Somogie and
Ms. Crump (West)
Students travel to Jiminy Peak Ski Resort in
Massachusetts on a charter bus to and from school. They ski or
snowboard and may take lessons to learn or improve their
skills. Equipment may be rented if necessary. They return to
the High School between 9:00 and 9:30.
Spanish Club
Mrs. Battaglia and Mrs. Cowper (East)
Spanish students in grades 9-12 are invited to join the
Spanish Club. Last year, we hosted Movie Nights, had a
Quesadilla Party, tutored Middle School students and enjoyed
dinner at a local Mexican restaurant. This year will be even
better. Come explore the culture of Spanish-speaking
countries at the Spanish Club.
Speech & Debate
Mrs. Kopchick (West) and Mrs. Utzig (East)
This club offers training and competition in oral
communication, logical reasoning, research skills and persuasive
techniques in an interscholastic competitive atmosphere.
Stage Crew
Mr.
Ordon (West)
Students learn about the operation and
maintenance of a working theatrical stage. Students will
receive hands-on experience in many areas of stage technology,
and will be responsible for stage operation during school
assemblies and other related functions.
Student Care for Kids
Mrs. Peterson (West)
It is a group that helps raise money for Albany
Medical Children’s Hospital. Its mission is to educate and
enrich the lives of our students by encouraging them to become
involved in philanthropy at an early age and implementing
creative fundraising activities. Students Care for Kids
participants can directly enhance the lives of our regions
patients.
Student Newspaper/Shen Pen
Mrs. Carey (East) and Mrs. McTiernan (West)
The purpose of the student newspaper is to
publicize information about the people and events of
Shenendehowa High School East and West. Students cover school
and athletic events, write opinion articles and take photographs
for publication. They are also trained to do page design and
layout as part of pre-press requirement.
Technology Club
Mr. Kane (East)
Students work with Technology teachers on special
projects and competitions related to energy, solar car, US First
robotics and the house construction project.
US First Robotics Competition
Mr. Kane (East) and Ms. Barra (Acadia)
The FIRST Robotics Competition is an exciting,
nationwide competition that teams professionals and young people
to solve an engineering design problem in an intense and
competitive way. The program is a life-changing, career-molding
experience – and a lot of fun. For the past 11 years Shen has
participated in this event to have engineers show students how
to take a concept and turn it into a robot that measures
36”x30”x60” and a weight of 130 pounds to compete against other
robots in a “friendly” battle (not battlebots).
World of
Difference
Mrs. Heller (East) and Mrs. Myers (West)
The World of Difference Peer Training Program is
designed to infuse the ideals of diversity within the school
community.
Yearbook
Mrs. Somogie - Advisor and Mrs. Herrick - Business Manager
(East)
Mr. Radko– Advisor & Business Manager (West)
Students
plan and edit the annual written and pictorial account of the
school year. Staff members take pictures, write copy, plan
layouts, and edit the journal before publication and sale.
Youth Court/Peer Mediation
Mrs. Lynch (East)
Youth Court is a program designed to train
student volunteers to perform the roles of judge, clerk,
prosecutor, defender, foreperson and jury members in a peer
sentencing court. Youth Court is sponsored in collaboration
with the Saratoga County Prevention Council.
Rev. 9/13/07 |
