OLIVER AMES HIGH SCHOOL
CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS
2018-2019
Amnesty International
Advisor: Matt Auger
Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights for all. The group learns about injustices all over the world, most notably the genocide in Darfur. It attempts to rectify these situations through fundraising, letter writing, and increasing awareness.
Architectural / Engineering Society
Advisor: Jim Sullivan
The Architectural and Engineering Society is a student-run group created to allow the students of the Architecture and Engineering classes to foster an appreciation of these and related disciplines. The club plans field trips and events so that students can explore current trends in these fields. OAAES Meets 2 times a month 2nd and 4th Tuesdays but is flexible about meeting times and dates.
Art Club
Advisor: Kristyn Shea
The Art Club is primarily a mural painting club in which members are dedicate long hours to beautifying the school one mural at a time. Each mural is meant to promote school spirit and celebrate all that is OAHS. Student artists meet twice a week in order to dedicate the time needed to complete the mural paintings. The Art Club also hosts the annual Art Show each year, through hosting members are able to learn how to curate a show. Members who are not ready for mural painting also contribute to beautifying the school in other various painting activities. At the end of each school year, we elect senior officers (President and Vice-President) for the upcoming school year. New Art Club members meet once a week. Returning members meet twice a week. *Requirement to paint murals: Must have completed Art 1.
Best Buddies Program
Advisors: Mary Romans, Colleen Rose & Rosana de la Torre
Best Buddies is an international, nonprofit organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. At Oliver Ames, students have the opportunity to become one-to-one peer buddies or associate members. In either role, members develop friendships with the buddies and help the buddies feel included in the high school environment. The chapter meets once a month after
School to go over important information and plan events. Additionally, there are typically one or two chapter events/activities a month. The chapter brings together people of all abilities and backgrounds to establish new friendships and, most importantly, have fun!
Chamber Orchestra
Advisor: Michael Korn
The Oliver Ames High School Chamber Orchestra is based on the requirements for the High School Orchestra but necessitates a more advanced playing ability. This is an auditioned group that rehearses one night a week for an average of two hours. The Chamber Orchestra's main performance of the year is the Annual Easton Messiah Sing. They also perform at the Spring Scholarship Concert and Chamber Orchestra members play at community events throughout the year. A variety of string techniques and styles will be studied and played. Students who audition for the OA Chamber Orchestra must be independent learners who are very self-motivated. Students are strongly encouraged to study their instrument privately to promote individual growth. Students accepted into the Chamber Orchestra must be scheduled in the Orchestra Class.
Chinese Culture & Exchange Club
Advisor: Joan Holt
The focus of the Chinese and Culture club is to educate students about Chinese culture and language. This club will provide exposure to the nation’s culture outside of the media, and students will learn about the true values and traditions of a nation that will help shape the future of the US. Examples of some of the topics and focus of the meetings will be arts and crafts sessions, movies, and even have a few of the current exchange students/students with foreign exchange experience share their stories and advice.
Class of 2019
Advisors: Tara Bailey and Michelle Marro
The Class of 2019 Executive Board is a group of students that work closely with class officers to create a positive, spirited and successful environment throughout their four years here at OA. These students collaborate to plan events that strengthen their bond as a class including fundraisers, pep rallies and decorating their own hall during Hall Day. The Class of 2019 is an enthusiastic and committed group of students that will continue to make their four years at our school memorable, exciting, and most importantly, fun! All
Close Up Program (Washington DC)
Advisor: Courtney Kenney
Washington D.C. Close UP allows students to travel to our nation's capital for six days, where they will: visit and have workshops at monuments and memorials, tour the Supreme Court, Senate, House and Library of Congress, have the option to earn credit from University of Virginia, meet with experts in media and government, and share the experience with classmates and other students from around the country. The participants in the DC Close Up trip will fundraise and meet at least 3 times before the trip.
DECA
Advisor: Susan Sweeney
DECA is a national organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. DECA provides co-curricular programs that integrate into classroom instruction, apply learning in the context of business, connect to business and the community, and promote competition. Student members leverage their DECA experience to become academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible, experienced leaders. DECA members embrace competence, innovation, integrity and teamwork. Oliver Ames DECA was established in 2007 and has continued to grow in membership each year. Students participate in competitive business events through role play case studies and paper submissions coupled with oral presentations. Students initially participate in a district conference. Successful performance at the district competition will offer students an opportunity to move to the next level of competition at the state conference. The ultimate goal is to achieve a spot at the annual International Career Development Conference. DECA Conferences bring members into the larger DECA community while providing unique opportunities to extend classroom learning.
Donating Delights
Advisors: Betti Almeida, Marie Whalen & Rosana de la Torre
Donating Delights is a club for students who would like to put their baking skills to use for helping the needy. Students will create specialty cupcakes and desserts to be sold via internet order forms to teachers and staff. All funds collected will be used for food supplies, for creating "Blessing Bags" for the homeless, and for donations to local charities and food pantries.
students are encouraged to participate and new members are always welcome. Meeting dates and times will be posted to announcements. The Class of 2019 is excited to continue making their high school experience one to remember!
Class of 2020
Advisors: Amelia McLaughlin and Stefania Hynes
The Class of 2020 Executive Board is a group of dedicated, goal-oriented students looking to create a positive and successful high school experience. We work together to plan events, organize fundraising opportunities, and build class camaraderie. So far, we have organized and participated in successful bake sales, car washes, and school dances. Furthermore, we have set the bar high for Hall Day with a stellar decades theme sophomore year. Meetings of the Executive Board are open to all students in the class of 2020. New membership is always welcomed and encouraged. We are looking forward to what is sure to be an outstanding and memorable high school experience!
Class of 2021
Advisors: Christopher Carey & Christopher Koutros
Join the Class of 2021 Executive Board to create a memorable and successful sophomore year! Members are dedicated and creative students who build class and school spirit. These students will work together with class officers to raise funds, serve the community, and plan events to bring the class together. Four important goals for sophomore year are decorating for Hall Day, fundraising, planning the Sophomore Semi, and choosing a location for Junior Prom. Meetings of the Executive Board will be held twice a month and are open to all students in the class of 2021. New members are always welcome. With your energy and enthusiasm, we will build an outstanding year together!
Class of 2022
Advisors: Joan Holt, Kristyn Shea & Susan Sweeney
The advisors of the Class of 2022 are excited to guide the Executive Board and class officers. Members are encouraged to be dedicated, enthusiastic and creative. They will work as a team to facilitate a smooth transition into high school by fostering camaraderie among the class. Following elections in September, members will vote on a class motto, identify fundraising opportunities, and start planning events for the year. Two exciting and important goals for freshman year are planning Hall Day and the Spring Dinner Dance. Meetings of the Executive Board will be held twice a month and are open to all students in the class of 2022. New members are always welcome. With everyone’s energy and enthusiasm it is bound to be an outstanding year.
Envirothon
Advisors: Michelle Marro and Helen van Riel
The Envirothon Team is a group of students who are interested in learning more about the environment. Envirothon Team members prepare themselves to participate in a statewide competition held each May. The competition tests knowledge in five major environmental areas: Aquatics, forestry, wildlife, soils and general ecology. In addition, the Envirothon Team each year must complete a community project based on a different environmental topic.
Foods Club
Advisor: Marie Whalen
The OA Foods Club provides an opportunity for students to come together to share their love of cooking in a safe environment. Each month different topics are explored such as healthy meal planning, tastes from around the world and seasonal food recipes. Focus on making healthy food choices is reinforced. The Food Club meets once a month in room 121. Dates and times vary will be listed on the morning announcements.
French Club
Advisor: Patrick Sharkey
The French Club provides an environment for students to practice their speaking skills with their peers, as well s hosts gatherings throughout the year to expose students to French culture, customs and cuisine.
Future Educators of America
Advisors: Betti Almeida and Helen van Riel
The mission of this club at the local level is the exploration of teaching as a viable career option. Club activities may include elementary school family days (i.e. Parkview Fall Family Fun Day and STEAM Family Night), a teacher panel session, and a pen pal program with elementary students. New opportunities and ideas are always welcome! All of these activities help students explore elementary or secondary education and lead to community service hours and practical experience.
Games Club
Advisor: Bryan Hafferty
Board Game Club is a casual club that meets once a week to play a variety of board games, card games, dice games, etc. From the classics like Chess and Monopoly to modern games like Catan, Ticket to Ride, or Munchkin we’ll play anything we can find. Anyone and everyone can join and new members are always welcome!
Gender Sexuality Alliance
Advisor: Sue Hadge
The Gender Sexuality Alliance is a group committed to providing the Oliver Ames High School community with: (1) a safe and relaxed environment for discussion and education about gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues, and (2) support for all LGBTQ students. People of all sexualities, gender identities, and viewpoints join together in an atmosphere of mutual respect and acceptance. All are welcome!
Gradeboosters
Advisor: Sue Hadge
The Homework Club is an opportunity for Seniors or any upperclassmen to give help to underclassmen who need it, fostering positive relationships between the two groups. Students will work on homework, concepts for a quiz or test, and even essays or labs. The club will meet in Mrs. Hadge’s Room 224 every Thursday.
Guitar Club
Advisor: Gordon O’Connell
Guitar Club was created in order to allow aspiring guitarists and their collaborators to have a fun, supportive environment to develop their playing skills. Other instrumentalists are encouraged to join to expand our ensemble playing opportunities. At different moments, violinists, electric bassists, upright bassists, drummers, and ukulele players have all found a place in the Guitar Club. Our emphasis is on music, ensemble playing, and fun in a non-competitive, supportive format. Guitarists and other instrumentalists at all levels are encouraged to participate. Guitar Club generally meets every other Wednesday. The schedule is posted on the door of Room 117.
Healthy Tigers
Advisors: Lynne LeBlanc, Victoria Hunt & Nancy McNally
Hearts for Hospitals
Advisor: Pat Riley
The Hearts for Hospital is a group of students who coordinate volunteering and fundraising for Boston Children’s Hospital.
Hockomock Senate
Advisor: Craig Goldberg
The Hockomock Model Senate is a two day simulation of the US Senate with other Hockomock league schools where members draft, debate and vote on student created legislation. The Model Senate engages in creating informed and politically active students who, as future voters, have a voice in society.
Impact Through Christ Group
Advisor: Barbara Ratcliffe
The Impact Through Christ Club is a group of students who wish to know the meaning of life, why we live, and what are we living for. The club helps to seek and respond to these questions from a Christian perspective through group devotionals, prayer, music, food, and other forms of worship. ITC believes in establishing a personal faith, one that is not decided by one's parents or family but that is chosen by the participant. However, you do not need to be a Christian to join. ITC offers a perspective on the purpose and meaning of life that is open to anyone who is interested in understanding the Christian faith.
International Travel and Study
Advisor: Sue Hadge
The International Travel Study Program offers students the opportunity to travel abroad over the April school vacation. Students enrolled in this course will learn about the history, culture, economy and customs of the target country (or countries). The trip is included in the Program of Studies, and students receive two credits for their participation. All expenses for the trip are paid by the students and their families.
Jazz Ensemble
Advisor: Rob Wheeler
The Jazz Ensemble is open to students in grades 9-12 by audition. This group rehearses a minimum of one afternoon and one evening each week during the months of October through May. A variety of big band jazz, blues, and jazz-rock is studied and played in order to learn the various styles of this American art form. Students that are accepted into Jazz Ensemble must make every attempt to be scheduled in Band Class. (Exceptions are made for bass, guitar and piano players) Students that are accepted into the ensemble must take a regularly scheduled private lesson on the instrument they play. This ensemble performs a minimum of three jazz festivals per year.
Jimmy Fund Club
Advisors: Shannon Caruso & Lisa St. Mary
This club is to help fundraise toward research and to support families who are affected by pediatric cancer. We will organize a few events throughout the year to raise money to donate to the Jimmy Fund organization.
Latin Club
Advisor: Rebecca Gove
Salvete, omnes! The Latin Club, also known as the Dead Language League, is a club open to all students who are currently taking Latin or are interested in the Latin language. This is a social and academic club for those who are enthusiastic about Roman culture/ history/ language and are interested in sharing their enthusiasm with other like minded Latin Lovers. Activities include mythology trivia, exploring Roman culinary arts, hosting Roman dinner parties, and discussing Latin. Carpe diem!
Leo Club
Advisor: Mala Sankaran
The Leo Club is sponsored by the Easton Lions Club. Leo is an acronym for Leadership, Experience and Opportunity. The club is completely community service based organization which promotes leadership and gives students a wide range of opportunities to help their community.
Marching Band
Advisor: Rob Wheeler
The Oliver Ames Marching Band is an award-winning competitive marching unit consisting of a Horn-line, Colorguard and Percussion Section all working together to form the Marching Band. The group rehearses a minimum of 12 hours per week and competes on the weekends from the end of September through November. Rehearsals begin in mid-August and the group performs in all town parades and civic functions. All are welcome and no experience is necessary. Students interested in participating are welcome to come to the spring open house rehearsals beginning in April.
Math Team
Advisor: Amanda Schleicher
The Math Team participates in the Atlantic-Pacific Mathematics Competition, meeting once a month and working on 6 challenging math problems. The students submit their scores to see how they stand up to schools in our area and across the country. In addition, there are opportunities to volunteer to help students in the lower grades with Math skills during the year.
Medium
Advisor: Megan Campbell
Medium is the official literary magazine of Oliver Ames High School. Members collaborate to produce publications that showcase the writing, art, and photography of OA students and teachers. The 2018 edition is available on the English department website.
Mock Trial
Advisor: Brian Gotsell
Mock Trial is a rich curriculum that promotes the development of fundamental knowledge, sound judgment and critical thinking skills. In Mock Trial, students are placed in a simulated courtroom situation where they assume the roles of lawyers and witnesses in a hypothetical case.
Multicultural Club
Advisor: Mala Sankaran
To create bridges between various people and cultures, to create a deeper understanding of ideals and lead to meaningful friendships. Multicultural Club is an organization designed to build global awareness and to reach out to the OA student body and into the community. The club strives to promote cultural awareness and understanding as well as to increase opportunities for education about the cultures of the countries around the world. We meet on a weekly basis and it is our goal to offer international and American students a place and a time to come together, and engage in topics such as poetry, food, dance, music, games, issues, cultures etc.
Musical Production
Advisor: Charlene Dalrymple
The OA Musical Production is presented in March of each school year. Auditions are held in the fall (October/November) and are open to ALL STUDENTS. If you are not interested in performance, we encourage students to also participate in the backstage crew, makeup, tech and lighting crew. The commitment for performers runs from January to March, culminating in the production of a full-length “Broadway” style musical. Rehearsals are primarily two times per week, then increase significantly as the show dates become closer to production. Students who work backstage become involved three weeks prior to the show dates, meeting once or twice per week. Everyone interested in performing is welcomed to audition and crew members just need to sign up!! Hope to see you at auditions in the Fall!! If you have further questions feel free to email Mrs. D at cdalrymple@easton.k12.ma.us
National Honor Society
Advisors: Joan Holt and Sue Sweeney
The National Honor Society is a service organization that recognizes high scholastic achievement, leadership, service, and outstanding character. The students in the society work on two different service projects and put on the Mr. Easton competition each year. NHS meets the first Tuesday of every month.
OA Drama
Advisor: Matthew Huberman
The Drama Club is your place for all things theatre! Whether it is acting, directing, stage management, set building, costumes, or props, etc., all students are welcomed to join (no experience necessary). Every year, a major play production takes place at the end of November/ start of December. Auditions for the play take place during the first few weeks of school in September and rehearsals run until the production. In the spring, the club hosts improv practices with a small show towards the end of the year. Active club members fundraise throughout the year to go on a field trip to see live, professional performances.
OA Environmental Society
Advisors: Joanne Coffman & Nancy Donahue
This Club iis dedicated to creating a more sustainable Oliver Ames. Green Team members manage the school's recycling program and work to raise awareness of important environmental issues. Members also attend conferences and serve on local committees in an effort to help foster positive environmental change.
OA Kids For Wish Kids Club
Advisor: Marisa Sousa
This club is affiliated with the Make a Wish Foundation that provides students with the opportunity to engage in philanthropy and service activities to help grant wishes to children with life threatening medical conditions. This program encourages community service, leadership, volunteerism, and teamwork. The club typically meets on a monthly basis (except around planned fundraisers), and meeting times are established through our Google Classroom page.
OA Random Acts of Kindness
Advisor: Shannon Caruso & Angela Carney
This unique program provides the opportunity for students to create events and activities which promote kindness and compassion in our school and community. For example, we created High Five Fridays, added decals in the bathrooms for positive thinking, sponsored Pajama Day, created a Random Acts of Kindness secret gift card event, and hung kindness sayings in hearts all over the school. Join us! Our members love to spread positivity and kindness at our school.
Robotics Club
Advisors: Eric Durrance & Joe Markee
The Iron Tigers Robotics Team is a student-run team that competes in the FIRST Robotics Competition. In a six-week time frame, the team must work together to design, program, fabricate, and test a 120-lb robot, from scratch. The team welcomes not only students interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), but also those interested in marketing and media. During the build season the team maintains a social media presence, and markets the robot and competition to companies in order to gain sponsors. The Iron Tigers then compete with the robot at the local, regional, and national levels. Previous competitions have ranged from sports games, to capture the flag like competitions, to environmentally themed challenges.
Rugby Football Club
Advisor: Alex Schervish
The Oliver Ames Rugby Football Club was founded in March of 2015 with a focus on teaching new players the rules, strategies, and values in the game of rugby. The club is currently finishing its fourth season with 25 registered members and a full competitive roster going into next season. The team hosted the Essex Rugby and Wilbraham and Monson Rugby teams, and travelled to Essex to play. The team and coaching staff are focused on spreading the word of the game and the team across the town of Easton in the months to come. There are currently four volunteer coaches who run the program, two of which have played for the Bermuda and United States national squads. We look forward to a great 2018-2019 school year and season!
School on Wheels
Advisor: Marisa Sousa
School on Wheels provides educational support services for students who are experiencing homelessness. Students at Oliver Ames coordinate school supply collections and fundraisers to assist the mission of Massachusetts School on Wheels. School on Wheels meets on an as needed basis. We do not have a set day but we do post our meetings through the daily announcements as well as our google classroom page.
Science Team
Advisors: Nancy Donahue and Christopher Koutros
The Science Team is open to all students and competes in the Southeastern Massachusetts League as well as the State Science Olympiad. Students prepare for events in areas such as Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. There is one competition per month from October through February. There is a state competition on a Saturday in March. Meetings held in room 318 to prepare for the events occur monthly and are included in the announcements.
Show Choir Pit Band
Advisor: Murray Kidd
The Show Choir Pit Band is the instrumental ensemble that provides the band accompaniment for the Show Choir. Rehearsals are held once per week, with students also making a commitment to participate in weekend festivals and performances. Pit Band members have the opportunity to perform jazz and popular repertoire in a small group setting with work on improvisation. Students learn techniques and styles of show and jazz literature. The Combo consists of the following instruments: piano, synthesizer, drums, auxiliary percussion, bass guitar, lead guitar, trumpets (2), trombones (2) saxophones (alto, tenor, baritone) Students are selected by audition in the spring of each year.
Sign Language Club
Advisor: Elizabeth Starr
The Sign Language Club was founded in 2013, by two students that wanted to make a difference and help others have the opportunity to learn to sign. One of the founders was hearing impaired himself, so he was especially interested in sharing, as well as educating. The club meets once a week in room 222, right after school. The mission of "OASL" is to provide an opportunity for students to learn the basics of sign language (ASL-American Sign Language form) and to gain insight into the deaf culture. Recently, it has become a tradition that the OASL club president and upcoming president, sign the National Anthem at OA graduation. OASL welcomes ALL who are interested and there are no requirements to know any sign language to be a member of this club. Come and join the fun! We are here to learn together!
Society of Women’s Engineer Club
Advisor: Katie Walker
The OA chapter of the Society of Women Engineers club (or SWENext) is dedicated to promoting women in engineering. Women are an underrepresented minority in all STEM fields, but particularly in Engineering. As a club, we will work to learn about engineering, spread engineering and STEM to the community, and inspire more women to become interested in engineering. We will do this through projects!
Spanish Club
Advisor: Meghan Sharkey
The Spanish Club was organized for the study and enjoyment of Spanish and Latin American cultures both in the U.S. and abroad. Common club events include meetings with Spanish exchange students, cooking and dance classes, Spanish movies, and celebrations of holidays in Spanish-speaking countries.
Student Council
Advisors: Courtney Kenney & Kristin Marani
Meets one day a month either after school or in the evening. Oliver Ames Student Council provides support and assistance to all other clubs and organizations in the school. Student Council is a group organized of eight elected representatives from each class in addition to a group of honorary members. The full council elects officers to serve as the executive board. Aside from raising money for charities, Student Council runs many school events throughout the year including the Homecoming Dance, Spirit Week, Easton Helping Easton, Alumni Breakfast, Homecoming Pep Rally, Student Activities Fair, Freshmen Orientation, Teacher Appreciation Week, Student Council Awards Night, the Senior Send Off and various other school related and fundraising activities.
Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)
Advisor: Shannon Caruso & Angela Carney
Students Against Destructive Decisions (S.A.D.D.) members have adopted a stance against poor decisions, such as driving under the influence of harmful substances, texting and driving, bullying, domestic violence and using drugs. S.A.D.D. usually meets once a month, and runs campaigns to inform their peers of the dangers of destructive decisions. This year we will be working on a year-long campaign concerning vaping.
Tech Crew Club
Advisors: Mike Cardoza & Broderick Flannery
The show behind the show. Hands on learning for students interested in technical theatre and production operations. Learn about AV, audio engineering, lighting design, microphones, lighting equipment, networking, stage safety, front of house management and more. Most meetings are held after school, at night, or on the weekends. Students also serve as property and technical assistants on various productions.
The Daily Olivian
Advisors: Paul Flaherty and Rodney Schussler
The Daily Olivian is the OA student-run news website. Students generate, edit, design, and illustrate all the content. The site publishes sports, arts, news, and feature stories, as well as student photographs and artwork. Positions are available for students interested in writing, photography, graphic design, editing, website design, marketing, and coding. Staff members work with student editors to generate content and update the site daily.
The P.A.W.S Project
Advisor: Marisa Sousa
The purpose of the P.A.W.S. Project is to fundraise for and donate supplies to local animal shelters with the hope of promoting adoption throughout the community. We meet on an as needed basis.
The Residence Senior Kindness Club
Advisor: Bonnie Porter-Meglio
The Residence Senior Kindness Club was founded by former OA student Taryn Reardon who saw a need to connect residents at The Residence at Five Corners with students at OA. Students give unselfishly of their own time to participate in activities and develop relationships with senior citizens. The group began an “Adopt a Grandparent” program as a way to make a special connection with one particular resident. Both the students and residents have enthusiasm for getting together to participate in various activities, such as potluck dinners, talent shows, game nights, holiday celebrations, or just companionship. The experience is rewarding for both the senior citizens and students involved.
Tiger Production Club
Advisor: Stephen Souza
Have you ever wondered how a movie or tv show is made? Are you creative? Would you like to see your vision on a screen? If you answered yes, Tiger Productions is the club for you. We meet once a week and film all kinds of events around the school and community. Additionally, we learn how to develop your ideas into a visual masterpiece! If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, please email Mr. Souza at ssouza@easton.k12.ma.us. No experience needed, just enthusiasm and an interest in media. Join today!!
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Advisor: Michael Korn
The Tri-M Music Honor Society is the international Music Honor Society for high school students. It is a service organization designed to recognize students for their academic and musical achievements, reward them for their accomplishments and service activities, and to inspire other students to excel at music and leadership. Tri-M students are chosen for their dedication to music learning and desire to share their skills with others. Music students interested in applying for membership to Tri-M apply in September in order to be considered. The Tri-M Member Induction then takes place in October.
Ultimate Frisbee
Advisor: Bryan Hafferty
Ultimate Frisbee is a competitive team sport that combines the non-stop movement and endurance of soccer with the aerial passing skill of football. The rules of the game are enforced by the players, and are based on The Spirit of the Game. Practices will be held 2-3 times per week and there will be several games/tournaments against other schools throughout the season. If you are looking for a fun, competitive sport without the "win at all costs" mentality of some traditional sports, then Ultimate is or you!
UNICEF
Advisor: Alexandra Binney
UNICEF was founded at the beginning of the 2017 school year and is affiliated with and works to raise money for the UNICEF organization. By initiating fundraisers, the club raises money towards helping children in poverty around the world to get clean water, a healthy nutrition, and immunizations. The club enforces qualities of service, leadership, and teamwork. This club allows other students to become aware of the problems children face internationally and encourages them to help the cause.