Clubs and Organizations

Black Studies Club
Drama Club
Ecology Club
Hill Steppers
Key Club International
Latino Action Club
Law Club
National Honor Society (NHS)
Outdoor Club
Pep Club
RAK (Random Acts of Kindness)
S.A.D.D.
Student Council
Volunteer Opportunities Binder
Young America Cares II
Young Educators Society

Black Studies Club—helps students to learn about their African American culture. Everyone is responsible for attending meetings, doing current events, fund-raisers, and various projects through out the school year. Annual projects include: Kwanzaa Dinner, The Martin Luther King Jr. celebration display, Black Studies Club dance, and the Black History Month celebration. Students are responsible for completing three community service projects. Meetings: every Thursday, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., room 252. Mrs. Sharon Coleman, REAP advisor.

Drama Club—The Arthur Hill Drama Club is for students interested in viewing and producing plays. The Drama Club is the primary fund-raiser for school productions. Members meet one or two times per month. Active members are the first students to be invited to attend theatrically based field trips. Advisor: Mrs. Linda Rebney, room 227.

Ecology Club—is open to anyone who loves the outdoors and the preservation of nature’s beauty. The group maintains a section of I-675 and works to beautify the school and community. Advisor: Ms. Celeste Conflitti, room 137.

Hill Steppers—This club started with a group of freshman girls in 1995, making this year the 10th anniversary for the Hill Steppers. Students choreograph and develop steps to perform at games, shows, and demonstrations. They also have the opportunity to add dance steps to the routines. Practices: Tuesdays 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mrs. Sharon Coleman, REAP advisor.

Key Club International is the largest high school service organization in the world. Club services extend to the community and through out school districts. Students become a member by maintaining a good grade point average and attendance record, attending all meetings, participating in all fund-raisers, and perform 50 or more hours of community service work. Club dues are $15.00 a year, which covers local, district, and international level fees. Meetings: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 7:00 a.m. in the auditorium. Mrs. Sharon Coleman, REAP advisor.

Latino Action Club encourages teamwork, develops leadership skills, and promotes cultural awareness in our school. The LAC attends student leadership conferences, explores colleges and universities, and is involved in fund-raisers and community service projects throughout the year. At the end of the year the LAC celebrates Cinco de Mayo with an assembly at Arthur Hill and participates in the Cinco de Mayo parade. Meetings: Once a month. Advisors: Ms. Celeste Conflitti and Mrs. Mary Wieland.

Law Club—The AHHS Law Club gives students the opportunity to gain practical experience in the law and develop the skills necessary to succeed in a law related career. Members can get involved with the debate team, compete in the quiz bowl, mock trial, local, and statewide competitions. Meetings: Monday 4:00 p.m. Advisor: Mr. Kieran Astley room 224.

National Honor Society—(NHS) The Arthur Hill chapter of the National Honor Society was established in 1930 with twenty-six members. Membership is based on scholarship, leadership, character, and service. To become an active member or candidate of the NHS, a student must be a junior or a senior with a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or better. After the candidate has completed 90 hours of community service as a group and as an individual, he or she is inducted into the chapter in the spring of their senior year. Monthly meetings: 2nd Thursday at 7:00 a.m. in the auditorium. Advisor: Mrs. Gail Oliver.

Outdoor Club—The primary objective of the club is to give students an opportunity to experience healthy, challenging, outdoor activities beyond those typically offered by a school. Activities include hikes, backpacking trips, but they have gone canoeing, whitewater rafting, climbing, skiing, and mountain biking. Any student interested can join the club on any of its trips. Advisor: Mrs. Lisa Collins, room 230.
PEP Club—The PEP club stands for Pep, Energy, and Pride. Members get involved in all sports games, pep rallies, school spirit days, and support good sportsmanship. Meetings: Wednesday during both lunch hours. Advisors: Mrs. Sharon Coleman and Mrs. Sonya Dudley.

Random Acts of Kindness—RAK was created to help heighten students’ awareness for the need to be kind to one another. Through activities, modeling, and increased awareness, our students will create an environment that exemplifies the character of a community and the caring we share with one another. Sponsors: Mrs. Deb VanBenschoten and Mrs. Sharon Coleman

S.A.D.D. Chapter—Students Against Destructive Decisions. Many teenagers want to take positive steps to prevent their peers from using drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and other substances, but don’t know what to do. The SADD Chapter, incorporated with Key Club International, is currently working on “The Impact Project.” This project is designed to actively involve students in preventing the use of illicit substances among pre-teens. Each month members work on special required activities. There are contests the students body can enter sponsored by SADD. Dues are $5.00 a year, which puts the club in the local and state level. All SADD Chapter members are Key Club members and should attend meetings.

Student Council—The Student Council is the governing body of the student population at Arthur Hill. The council consists of twenty-eight members. To become a member, students must be elected by their peers. Elections are held twice a year, in May and in September (Freshmen). The total student population elects the President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Each class elects six class representatives. Students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 and must meet citizenship, attendance, and petition rules governing Arthur Hill High School and Student Council by-laws. Advisors: Mrs. Claire Yost and Mr. John Gravlin.

Volunteer Opportunities Binder—This program allows students to have an easy path for volunteerism. Students peruse the various opportunities listed, finding local opportunities for one-time, ongoing, and group offerings. Once students have located the volunteer opportunity of their choice, they can refer to the Volunteer Opportunities Box. Students can also receive one-half credit for 90 hours of volunteer work experience. Proper forms must be completed. The Binder and Box are both located in the REAP Office. See Mrs. Sharon Coleman.

Young America Cares! This program is aimed at children in elementary schools teaching them that they too can make a difference in their community. It gets the message of volunteerism across through a puppet show. There are many jobs available: MC, working backdrops, sound system, being a puppeteer, singing, and also setting up and taking down the set. Contact Mrs. Sharon Coleman for more information.

Young Educators Society—The purpose of the YES Club is to encourage high school students to consider teaching as a career. The focus is to cultivate qualities of leadership, character, and scholarship, and to provide opportunities for students to explore positions available in the Education field. Meetings: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 a.m. in the auditorium. Students must be interested in the education and teaching fields, have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and fill out an application form at the beginning of 1st semester. Advisors: Mrs. Sylvia Allen and Mrs. Daphne May-Gibson.