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1 | Club Title | Advisor | Description | Logistics: (i.e. meeting day/time, location) |
2 | Anime Club | Jon Herr | Adore anime? Mad about manga? Love jiving to J-Pop? The Japanese Culture Club seeks to bring together fans from all grades together to enjoy and discuss our favorite Japanese media, enjoy food, and broaden our cultural understandings of Japanese culture at large. Shows and other activities (such as making food, cosplay, karaoke, etc.) can and will be decided by the club members. Open for grades 7-12. For more information, please visit the library or contact Mr. Herr at jherr@cortlandschools.org | Meetings are once a Month in the LGI on Mondays, 2:30-5pm. Our first meeting is SEPTEMBER 23 |
3 | Art Club | Sarah Panzarella | Art club meets every Friday during Learning Block. Our focus will be on painting murals in the art studio and around school. We will also do various smaller projects and activities chosen by our members in a fun, supportive and relaxing environment. Throughout the year we will bring in visiting artists to present about their careers as professionals in the art world. Art club is open to all students 9-12th grade. For more information please visit Ms. Panzarella in room 240 or email spanzarella@cortlandschools.org | Weekly meetings are held Friday's during Learning Block. In addition there will be a monthly meeting the last Tuesday of every month, 2:45-4:30pm. |
4 | CCYL (Cortland County Youth Leadership) (Workshops not currently running) | By nomination and invitation; students selected are in 10th or 11th grade and attend monthly leadership workshops off-campus | Monthy leadership workshops off campus | |
5 | Cortland Video Club | Melissa Quinlan | This club is for any student interested in learning more about the field of television production and film making. Students learn different aspects of communications ranging from engineering to on camera work and everything in between. No experience needed to participate. | Club meetings and productions take place weekly throughout the school year. |
6 | Dynamic Paws | Ben Wells | Dynamic Paws is a select a cappella vocal ensemble. This group not only performs in various yearly concerts, but also goes out into the community for many events. In the past "Paws" has performed at the City tree-lighting ceremony, the 1890 house wassail party, historical society fundraisers and luncheons for local social and civic organizations. Most members of this ensemble already sing with one of the in-school choirs. | Meets once weekly after school for the duration of the school year. |
7 | Esports | Jonathan Herr & Jordan Prignon | Esports is a form of competition using video games. Esports takes the form of organized, multiplayer video game competitions between individuals or as teams. Some of the games that are available to compete in are Super Smash Bros.Ultimate, League of Legends, Rocket League and more. | Weekly practices and club meetings (T-Th. afterschool, 2:30-3:30). Competitive team matches take place after school throughout the week. |
8 | French Club | Kelly Chapman | Students learn about France, French-Speaking countries aroung the world and French/Francophone culture. We watch videos, have discussions, and make a project each meeting. All students are welcome - even those who do not take French. Being in French club is a requirement for those inducted into French Honor Society but NOT a requirement for every French student. Students in French club can be expected to help in service projects for the betterment of our local community and those worldwide - including Foreign Language Family Night, P.S. I Love You Day, among others. | Meeting times vary as most of them revolve around a holiday or celebration. Regular meetings with SHF students will happen during the 3rd Thursday of every month. Other meetings will be held as desired by the club for doing fun projects. |
9 | Girls Basketball | Janice Meyer | Following a try-out process the girls compete throughout the season versus opposing schools. | |
10 | Girls Field Hockey | Nicole Latham and Chelsea Palma (O'Donnell) | Modified team is made up of 7th and 8th graders. Varsity is made up of 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders. We play a great game that is similar in skill and positioning as Lacrosse. This sport is played by both men and women around the world! | We Start preseason in August typically the second week and average two to three games per week until mid October. Successful teams move on to sectiona play the third week of October and then Regionals and Finally states! We have had a player be named ALL State! |
11 | Girls Tennis | Maria Keeney/Drew Starinsky | Modified team is made up of 7th, 8th, and 9th graders. Varsity is made up for 10th, 11th, and 12th graders. | Fall season starts in August and runs to the end of Sept./Oct. |
12 | History Club | Thomas Colt | History Club provides students the opportunity to meet other likeminded history enthusiasts. Students can connect, share, and learn from each other as they explore various historical topics. History Club will also help to plan, research, organize, and conduct various field trips locally, statewide, or out-of-state. Lastly, the club may also engage in various fundraisers to help facilitate and offset the costs associated with field trips. | Meetings established via votes on Google Classroom, we try to meet twice a month. Typically held during Learning Block or after school. |
13 | International Club | Keith Palm | Club that celebrates diversity throughout the world. We explore world cultures through a wide array of activities. All students are invited to attend if they are in grades 9-12. | Meetings are held Thursday during LB. |
14 | International Club (Junior High) | Maria Keeney | Club that celebrates diversity throughout the world. We explore world cultures through a wide array of activities. All students are invited to attend if they are in grades 7-8 | Meetings will occur during LB in Rm 132. Day TBD |
15 | Jazz Band | Kim Sanderson | Ensemble focusing on learning jazz music charts as well as improvisation skills. Perform on multiple concerts in the spring. | TBD |
16 | LEGO League | Jon Herr | For lovers of LEGOs, robotics, and engineering! Join us in designing a LEGO robot that solves a series of underwater themed challenges. We will travel and compete with schools around the state to see who builds the best and most interesting robots! Join us as Advisors and help us move to the national tournament! | TBD |
17 | Mock Trial | Megan Bottle & Thomas Colt | Students learn about the workings of the legal trial system and compete as defense or prosecution against other Mock Trial teams across CNY. Students role play a pre-determined trial and practice public speaking skills. | Thursdays, during Learning Block |
18 | Muse-ings | Steve Morgan | Cortland High School's literary magazine featuring original compositions and artwork from the student body. Members of the club compose, edit and revise submissions and then coordinate layout and artistic design for the Literary Magazine. | 3rd or 4th Tuesday of each month after school in room 205 (meeting frequency increases as the year progresses-2nd Semester). |
19 | Music Production | Jon Keefner | Learn how to make beats, record, and remix your own music using Digital Audio Workstations like Garageband and Logic. | Every Wednesday 2:30-3:30 in room 196 |
20 | National Honor Society | Kelly Chapman/ Keith Palm | National Honor Society (NHS) serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. This group is for accepted juniors and seniors who are interested in continuing their work in the 4 pillars for their school and larger community. Sophomores and juniors eligible to apply based on a 90% cumulative high school average.Invitations to apply will be sent out to these students each spring. | Second Tuesday of every month. |
21 | Parade Band | Sharon Phetteplace | Performing numerous popular tunes to be played while marching. One yearly performance in the Dairy Parade. | A total of rehearsals from 6:30-8:30 (dates of rehearsals vary from year-to-year) |
22 | Pay it Forward | Kelly Chapman | In Pay it Forward, students have the opportunity to "Pay it forward" to make the world a better place by spreading kindness. We are also in charge of running and maintaining the Purple Pantry. | TBD |
23 | Pep Band | Sharon Phetteplace | Ensemble that learns pop tunes to be performed at the high school football games as well as the pep rally in the fall. | Thursdays from 6:30-8:00 and Friday football games from 5:00-end of the game |
24 | Photography Club | Melissa Quinlan | A club made up of students in grades 7-12 that have an interest in photography. Students learn how to use manual dslr cameras and have an opportunity to practice picture taking without a class grade associated with it. We go on field trips and take pictures at various school and community events. | Meets typically once a month sometimes more depending on student interest and projects they are working on. Meeting day varies year to year based on student schedules and availability. |
25 | Radio Guild | Abe Johnson | ||
26 | Rock Club | Jon Keefner | Learn to play a new instrument or hone your skills on one you already play. Work with your other band members to write, cover, or explore the music of your choice. Performance opportunities available. | Every Monday 2:30-3:30 in room 196 |
27 | Rotary Interact Club | Work with peers to identify needs in the community; plan, organize, and create two events/year to benefit the community; participate in local volunteer opportunities | TBD based on student schedules; meetings begin in October | |
28 | Science Honor Society | Leanne Bair | Recognizes students who have demonstrated scholarship and leadership in their science courses. Members complete 28 hours of service in the sciences annually and must be enrolled in at least one science class. Spring applications open to all students who have completed at least 3 semesters of Regents level science. Applications are distributed to students in science courses in spring | TBD based upon student schedules. Meetings take place in room 283 during learning block |
29 | Science Olympiad | Nicole Latham/Charles Canestaro | Science-based competition. Students participate in 3-4 of 25 different events, from examinations which test knowledge in various science fields, to "build" which allow students to engineer various contraptions, from bridges to planes to muscial instruments. | TBD after school in Room 281 starting in October through February |
30 | Senior High Musical: On Stage | Ben Wells | Singing, Dancing and Acting on stage in the yearly musical. | Auditions in early September. Rehearsals: Evennings and Saturdays, Late September to the performances. Performance typically the weekend before Thanksgiving. |
31 | Senior High Musical: Pit Orchestra | Corrine Bennett | Playing in the orchetra for the yearly musical. | Sign up in late-September/early-October. Rehearsals begin in Late-October running through the show performances (weekend before Thanksgiving) |
32 | Senior High Musical: Tech | Ben Wells | Build Set, Paint, Lights and Sound for the Yearly musical | September-November. Schedule available at the beginning or each school year. |
33 | Senior High Play: On Stage | Ben Wells (Contact person) | Act in the yearly play | Audtions in December. Rehearsals February-March. Performances 2nd or 3rd weekend in March |
34 | Senior High Play: Tech | Ben Wells (Contact person) | Build Set, Paint, Lights and Sound for the Yearly Play | Scehdule available in February. Combination of after school and evenning times during February and March. Performances 2nd or 3rd weekend of March. |
35 | Ski Club | Students have the opportunity to go skiing or snowboarding six times with the school on Thursday evenings after the winter break. Fees apply for the lift pass and rentals. | Students need to start signing up mid October through mid December. Pricing is available through the ski club advisors. | |
36 | Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica | Keith Palm | The mission of the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica is to recognize high school achievement in Spanish and Portuguese and to promote interest in Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian studies. | TBD |
37 | Student Council | Amy Johnson | Student Council is an organization conducted by students and supervised by adults. The purpose of the student council is to give students an opportunity to develop leadership by organizing and carrying out school activities and service projects. In addition to planning events that contribute to school spirit and community welfare, the student council is the voice of the student body. | First Thursday of the month on a class period rotating basis (October- period 1, November period 2, etc) |
38 | Student Written One-Act Play Festival | Demmarie Boreland | Writing, editing and producing One-Act Plays. Acting and Directing. | Monthly meetings begin in September for those interested in writing plays. Guidance, workshoping, and editing advice offered throughout. Final play submissions due: Early February. Auditions: Late March. Rehearsals and performances in April. |
39 | Students Against Destructive Decisions | Melody Scanlon | Students Against Destructive Decisions (S.A.D.D.) is a student lead organization that is passionate about influencing themselves and others to make healthy decisions about everyday challenges. We focus our efforts on suicide prevention, mental wellness, drug use prevention, distracted driving prevention and bullying. | Monday during learning block, nurse office |
40 | Students Against Inequities (SAI) | Jon Keefner | SAI, or Students Against Inequalities, recognizes that if you don’t feel safe and supported at school, you cannot learn. The SAI Club provides a safe place for all students to come together to support each other, work toward justice for all, and to be in community with others who share a vision of a world truly rooted in equity and love. Come join us on Thursdays after school in room 196. For more information, please contact Mr. Keefner: jkeefner@cortlandschools.org | Every Thursday, 2:45-3:45 in room 196 |
41 | Technology Club | Cameron Aldrich | Technology Club is an opportunity for students to dig deeper into different aspects of Technology, from wood working to three dimensional printing, students will be involved in projects for both personal growth and community involvement. Along with projects, students will also have the opportunity to tour local businesses that are involved in Technology. | |
42 | Tri-M | Rebecca Miller | Tri-M is a music honors society that is 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. Students are nominated to apply by their current music teachers each spring. Students must maintain at least a B average in their music classes, and a C average in their other classes to be eligible to particpate in Tri-M. | Meetings on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. |
43 | Yearbook | Jon Herr | Yearbook Club gives students the opportunity to help create, develop, and sell the current years version of the CoHiAn. Students can participate on a number of levels, as either photographers at events, editors within the pages, or helping out on the business side of the equation collecting donations and making sales. | Meetings every other week during Learning Block; days decided via communication between the advisors and club leaders |
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