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.
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, character, and service. To become an
active member or candidate of the NHS, a student must
be a sophomore, junior, or senior with a cumulative
semester grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better.
After the candidate completes 100 hours of community
service, he/she is inducted into the NHS chapter in
the spring at the annual Honors Assembly. At Senior
Recognition Night and Commencement ceremony, NHS students
wear the NHS collar over the blue and gold cap and
gown. Candidates are welcomed to attend the monthly
meeting but it is not mandatory. Community service
opportunities are posted by Ms. Coleman’s office
across from the Media Center. Advisors for NHS are:
Ms. Richardson, Mrs. Nichols, and Mrs. Coleman.
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.
Claire Yost 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.
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