PA Student Clubs and Organizations

Mission Statement                                                            Co-curricular Participation

Club and Advisor name or names

Anime Gaming Club - Amy Collins and John Anderson
Class of 2010 - Alison Gelinas
  • Meetings - Mondays 2:30 to 3:30 in room 1004
Class of 2011 - Holly Dunlea and Maggie Knoll
Class of 2012 - Matt Dion and Rena Caron
  • Meetings - Thursday mornings 7 am in room 2002
Class of 2013 - Lisa Dowd and Stephanie Brasley
  • Meetings - Tuesdays at 2:30 in room 2036
Dance Team - Jamie Tisbert and Cassandra Lucas
  • Meetings - Thursdays 5:30 to 8:30 in the gym
  • Students will learn dances and choreography
  • Students will dance at the home football games and put on a Dance Show
Debate Team - Tom Kaempfer
  • Meetings - Mondays at 2:30 in room 2036
  • Students will learn debate skills and enhance public speaking
Drama - Peter Mehegan
  • Everyday in the auditorium (see rehearsal schedule given to student for more information)
  • Students will participate in a Fall Musical, the Drama Festival, and a Spring Play
  • Students will gain experience both on and back stage
Environmental Club/Science Society Club - Rena Caron
  • Meetings - Tuesdays at 2:30 in room 3025
  • This club hopes to educate the community on recycling behaviors and on being sustainable
FIRST Robotics Team - David Kelly
  • Meetings - Wednesday 2:30 to 3:30 and multiple days during the build season
  • Students will build a Vex Robot for the Savage Soccer Competition
  • Students will build a Robot and participate in the FIRST Competition
Family, Career & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) - Doris Williams
  • Meetings - Wednesdays at 2:30 in room 1055
  • Students will explore careers
  • Students will become aware of family issues
  • Students will participate in community volunteerism
Foreign Language Club - Magalie Rowe
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) - Bonnie Deutch and Brianne Stone
  • Meetings - Tuesdays at 2:30 in room 1143
  • Students will learn business strategies and attend Leadership Conferences
  • Students will have a hands-on experience with the business world
Future Farmers of America (FFA)/Horticulture Club - Carol Ward
  • Meetings - varies
  • Students will attend State CDEs
  • Students will attend State meetings
  • Students will learn leadership skills
Granite State Challenge/Quiz Bowl - Mike Natalizio
GSA (Gay, Straight Alliance)
Hispanic Honor Society - Magalie Rowe
  • Meetings - Twice a month on Tuesdays 2:30 to 3:30 in room 1017
  • Students will learn about the Hispanic culture and way of life
  • Students will participate in service projects
Key Club - Kathy Yackanin and Matt Benard
  • Meetings - Thursdays at 6 pm in the PA cafetaria
  • Students will work with the National and International Key Club organizations
  • Students will participate in community service projects
Maestro Singers - Cheryl Lafond
Math Team (pending) - Ruth Conwell and Heather Thoman
  • Meetings - TBD at 2:30 in room 2025
  • This team will develop math skills and promote mathematics for enjoyment
  • The team will participate in monthly meets at various schools
Media Club - Peter Mehegan
  • Meetings - every day at 7 am in the studio
  • Students will experience all aspects of producing the daily announcements
Military Studies Club - Craig Willis
  • Meetings - Wednesdays 2:30 to 3:30 in room 2011
  • Students will investigate military topics and gain a better understanding of the nature of our military services
Mock Trial - Mike Natalizio and Tom Kaempfer
  • Meetings - varies
  • Students will learn about legal issues and work with lawyers
  • Students will participate in the Mock Trial competition against other schools
National Honor Society - Sue Lamos
  • Meetings - First Friday of every month
  • Members participate in a variety of service projects
Nintendo Club - Matt Benard
Outing Club - Roger Miknaitis and Kip Riel
  • Meetings - Mondays and Wednesday at 2:30 in room 1012
  • Students will have the opportunity to participate in many outdoor activities like hiking, biking, canoeing, snow shoeing, etc.
  • This club is designed for students of all abilities
PA Literary Journal (pending) - Rachel Berger and Holly Dunlea
  • Meetings - Thursdays at 2:30 in room 1004 or 1021
  • Students will create a student led literary journal for PA
  • Students hope the journal will be a showcase for well-written scholarly papers/stories, poetry, creative nonfiction, essays, plays, book reviews, art, etc.
PA Senate (PASS) - Jim Morris and Noah Denslow
  • Meetings - Tuesdays 2:30 to 3:15 in room 1018
  • The senate promotes student leadership and encourages the democratic process
  • Students represent the student body and are engaged in school and community spirit
  • Annual events include 2 blood drives and Winter Carnival Activities
PARR (PA Road Runners) - Lance Adams
  • Meetings - Monday thru Friday November to March from 3 to 4 pm in room 1022
  • Students will participate in off season training
Peer Mentoring - Maggie Knoll, Lindsay Fontaine, and Ruth Conwell
  • Meetings - varies
  • Students will be trained to be leaders in the PA community
  • Students will provide peer tutoring, mediation and skills service
Pep Band - Cheryl Lafond
Poetry Club - Alison Gelinas
  • Meetings - Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:30 to 3:30 in room 1004
  • Students will read, write and share poetry
  • Students will attend poetry readings at Borders
  • Students will participate in the Poetry Out Loud Competition
Ski Club - Carol Ward, JoAnn Lytle, and Barbara Michaud
  • Students will participate in a sport club outside of a team sport
  • There are 5 trips to Gunstock Mountain on Fridays (3 pm to 10:20 pm) beginning in early January
Spartan Band - Cheryl Lafond
Spartan Singers - Cheryl Lafond
Special Olympics - Lisa Dowd
Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) - Ann Grise
  • Meetings - Thursdays 2:30 to 3:30 in room 1057
  • Students will raise awareness of the dangers of drinking and driving as well as other causes of teen deaths
  • This group will promote healthy habits
Velocity Dance Crew - Amy Boisvert
  • Meetings - Thursdays 2:30 to 3:30 in room 2036
  • Students will learn different dance moves
  • Students will create their own dance routines
  • Students will participate in Winter Carnival
Volleyball Intramurals (Co-ed) - Beth Hamilton
Yearbook - Melissa Megehee and Marie Ann Demchak
  • Meetings - Wednesdays 2:30 to 3:30 in room 1026
  • Students will learn all aspects of publishing a yearbook

 

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  posted 10/11/09