OHS CLUBS     2010-11

CLUB

ADVISOR

MEETING  TIME

ROOM

CLUB DESCRIPTION

AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE CLUB

R. Johnson

To obtain information about African History and culture.

AIDS AWARENESS

T. Barbour

Peer education on Aids/Hiv. Trained to present factual information, to prepare skits to present to Middle School and HS classes.  Two full days of training, Four full Day Presentations at Middle School. Practice times as well.

BEST BUDDIES / FITNESS CLUB

P. Ellis/L. Garelick/T. Bonaimo

Pairs developmentally disabled students in one-to-one friendships with high school students. By introducing Best Buddies into public & private high schools, it is hoped that we are crossing the invisible line that too often separates those with disabilities from those without.

BIG BUDDIES

A. Parker

High School students serve as positive role models for ESL students at School #5. Volunteer help new Americans learn about their new country.

BOTANY CLUB              

R. Woods

Raise funds and maintain Oceanside School #6 Memorial Arboretum. Plant trees  & gardens at OHS. Has social and educational field trips.

CLUB X

J.Bevilacqua/E.Gilrein

Club X offers the opportunity to travel to N.Y.C. to attend cultural events such as theatre, opera, ballet concerts and museums.  Each trip includes dinner at a different ethnic restaurant.

DECA

K. Mekeel

DECA is an internationally recognized student run business organization that serves to prepare students for careers in marketing and management.  Students will develop market research reports.

ENVIR STUD/KAYAK

A. Zarnoch

The Kayak Club is an environmentally friendly organization in which students are afforded the opportunity  to explore the flora and fauna of the bay ecosystem via kayak.

FILMMAKING CLUB

A Miller

The Filmmaking Club produces short student films.

FRESHMAN CLASS

J. Savarese

Fundraising for participation in Homecoming and Battle of the Classes.

G.S.A.

A. Alberga-Parisi

Gay/Straight Alliance is a club about tolerance of all groups; straight and others.  It also should help bridge the gap between these groups.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

B. Suhrland

Community service club charter of Habitiat for Humanity on College and National level.

HEBREW CULTURE

H. Rabinowitz

Plan projects that benefit the community.  Go on educational field trips and have discussions on holidays and various interesting topics.  All are welcome.

HONOR SOCIETY

N Padgett/Alberga-Parisi

Charities, tutoring, fundraising

INTERACT

S. Dowler/S. Simpson

Community Service based organization. Activities range from nursing home visits to food collection and delivery and hundreds of other activities.

JR CLASS ADVISOR

S. Simpson

Participate in Junior Class activities. Meetings to plan Jr. Class activities such as Homecoming, Battle of the Classes, fundraising and class rings are ongoing.

KEY CLUB

K. Gemino

Key Club is a service leadership organization for high school students whose objective is the development of initiative, leadership ability and good citizenship practices.

LAW CLUB

M. Borowka

Members compete in mock and moot trials at other schools & at the Supreme Court in Mineola.

LITERARY MAGAZINE

A.O'Connell

Produce the literary magazine.

MARINE SCIENCE CLUB

M. Gary

Students will be involved in exploring our local ecosystems and marine life through hands on field trips and discussions.

MATHLETES

J. Smith

Competitions with other schools, practice for competitions.

OCEANSIDE ATHLETIC PRIDE

J. Manning/R. Woods

To raise school spirit at OHS. Raise money for athletics programs through the Circle of Pride dinner.

PEER MEDIATION

A.Parker/S.Cosenza

Peer mediators from grades 9-12 are trained to meet with students who are experiencing a conflict.  The goal of the program is conflict resolution and violence prevention.

RECYCLING

F. Rugolo

Club is for students who would like to beautify the school's environment and to provide a sense of pride in the school community by recycling.

ROBOTICS

M. Sheinkopf/E. Kelly

In the Robotics Club, students will build a 130 pound robot for competition. The club teams professionals and students to solve an engineering design problem in an intense and competitve way. The program is a life changing, career molding experience and a lot of fun.

SADD

S. Cosenza/A. O'Hara

Club focuses on reducing high risk behaviors in teens through participating in discussions, activities, fundraising and conferences.

SCOPE/MODEL CONGRESS

J. Manning/M. DeMarco

Discussion of political issues.

SIDER PRESS

K. Holden

The Sider Press Club produces the high school's newspaper.  Toward this end, we cover school, local, national, and international events and issues.  There is a core of editors supported by staff writers, artists, and photographers.  Involvement in the paper provides students with real-world journalistic skills and experience.

SOPHOMORE ADVISOR

T. Nussen

Sophomore Battle, Parade Float, Construction Committee.

SENOR CLASS ADVISOR

L. Comuniello/E. Gilrein

Senior Class Activities - organization of Homecoming, Battle of the Classes, Prom, Senior Trip and Graduation.

WORLD INTEREST CLUB

J. Hickey/L. Trongard

Model U.N. Debate Team

WORLD LANGUAGE HONOR SOCIETY

P. Ciccone

The World Language Honor Society is an organization that raises funds through cultural activities, & encourages students to actively pursue & promote language & cultural awareness.  To be eligible for induction into the World Language Honor Society, the successful candidate must meet the following criteria:  93% cumulative average over the first 3 marking periods in their current language class.  Students must be currently enrolled in a level III class or above, excluding Communication & Culture classes.  In addition, students must enroll in 4H, College Spanish, or an AP language course for the 2009-2010 school year in order to be inducted in May 2009.  Teacher recommendation is required.

YEARBOOK (Spindrift)

G. Gambardella

Production of yearbook.  Seniors by selective interview process.

LATINO CULTURE CLUB

C. Mesquita