Club Council

Amity Student Government gives a strong voice to our student body! Each AHS Class has a Class Council-- Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors can get in touch with their Class Representatives to discuss pertinent issues. Please refer to the ARHS Student Government webpage for more information. In addition, our student government meets on a monthly basis to discuss school-wide issues at hand.

Principal's Committee, our Student Rep. to the Board of Education, Chartwell's Dining Rep., Tools for Schools Rep. and more are selected/ organized by Student Government.

• Advisor: 
• Student Leadership: President:                   Vice President:         Treasurer:                                     Secretary:                         Technology Coordinator:
• Principals Committee:
• Meeting Dates: Our full student government meets on the 1st Monday of each month.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Non-student representatives are more than welcome to both class and full-body meetings. While non-members are unable to vote, they can definitely participate! Please just inform our advisor and student leadership if you plan on attending a meeting. Thank you!

The Amity Debate Team (AKA BOW Debate) competes at local, regional, national, and international debate tournaments all year round. We learn about the principles of debate and hold practice rounds, speeches, and casing practice during our meetings. Tournament registration is not required, though highly encouraged. If you want to improve your argumentation and public speaking skills, this is the place to be!

• Advisor: Mr. Nicholas Shamp (nicholas.shamp@amityschools.org)
• Student Leadership: Captains: June Lin '23 (linju23@amityschools.org), SiRu Liang '23 (liangsi23@amityschools.org) and Daniel Liu '23 (liudan23@amityschools.org)
• Meeting Dates: Every Thursdays 2:30 p.m.
• Instagram: @amitydebate

Diversity in Action is a student organization focused on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the school and the greater BOW community. We organize school events such as ones during the Day of Dialogue and collaborate with the Woodbridge DEI Committee to conduct community-based events. We also attend state leadership conferences to allow our members to get training in becoming better people and leaders.

• Advisor: Mrs. Joycelyn Romero (joycelyn.romero@amityregion5.org)
• Student Leadership: Co-Presidents: Melinda Lu '23 (lume23@amityschools.org) and Sana Quadri '23 (quadrsa23@amityschools.org); Events Coordinator: Samuel Bae '24 (baesa24@amityschools.org); Secretary: Avani Kulkarni '24 (kulkarniav24@amityschools.org)
• Meeting Dates: Every other Friday
• Instagram: @diversity.in.action

Amity JSA is a non-partisan, civic engagement club focused around public speaking and government. Students that are part of this club is also a part of a much larger national organization, Junior State of America. Students go on three overnight conventions per year, with past locations being in New York City; Providence, Rhode Island; Washington D.C , and many more!

• Advisor: Mr. Thomas Norton (thomas.norton@amityschools.org)
• Student Leadership: President: Marin Korenaga '23 (korenagama23@amityschools.org) and Vice President: Jason Byun '23 (byunja23@amityschools.org) 
• Meeting Dates: Every Wednesdays at 2:30PM in the lecture hall
• website: https://sites.google.com/view/amity-jsa/more-about-jsa instagram: @amityjsa google classroom code: hajdilc

We explore strategies related to fundamental and technical investing. We also discuss current market developments and macro economic factors while searching for potentially profitable trades within all financial markets.

• Advisor: Mr. Scott Ranani (scott.ranani@amityschools.org)
• Student Leadership: Co-Captains: Piyush Bahel '23 (bahelpi23@amityschools.org) and Aarav Patel '24 (patelaa24@amityschools.org)
• Meeting Dates: Every other Wednesday
• Instagram: amityinvestingclub

Amity Asian Activism is a student-run organization that is a platform for Asian American students to take action and voice their opinions on issues within the school and community. We partner with AAPI New Haven to participate in work on the New Haven county level, and we work the #MakeUsVisibleCT campaign, a bipartisan state senate campaign, to include Asian American studies within the high school curriculum.

• Advisor: Ms. Feng Xia (feng.xia@amityregion5.org)
• Student Leadership: Co-presidents: Melinda Lu '23 (lume23@amityschools.org) and Mingyue Zha '23 (zhami23@amityschools.org)
• Meeting Dates: The 3rd Tuesday of Every Month
• Instagram: @amityasianactivism

Empowering South Asian voices in the BOW community through embracing culture, supporting other South Asian communities, and standing up against anti-South Asian discrimination.

• Advisor: Ms. Elena Serapiglia (elena.serapiglia@amityschools.org)
• Student Leadership: Co-leaders: Sana Quadri '23 (quadrisa23@amityschools.org), Faryal Akbar '23 (akbarfa23@amityschools.org), Aachal Gupta '25 (guptaaa25@amityschools.org) and Manaal Akbar '25 (akbarma25@amityschools.org)
• Meeting Dates: Tuesdays or Thursdays once or twice a month
• Instagram: @southasiansatamity

PLAHD’s mission is to create — through education, support, social action, and advocacy — a more accepting environment for all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. PLAHD encourages acceptance and understanding within the diverse population of our school, promotes pride in our community, educates the school community, and creates a safe environment for Amity High School’s LGBTQ+ community.

An educational simulation of the United Nations. Through conferences with other high schools, students conduct research on a certain issue and on their country, negotiate with other ‘countries’ through public speaking, and come up with solutions that are acceptable to a majority of other representatives.

Amity Girl Up seeks to promote gender equality, advocate for female empowerment, and inform the community about gender issues in today's world.

Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) is a club that centers around building business, marketing, and entrepreneurship skills. We are currently working on starting up a school store and we hope you will join us!

• Advisors: TBD
• Student Leadership: President: Annie Zhan '23 (zhanan23@amityschools.org); Vice President: Jennifer Luo '23 (luoje23@amityschools.org)
• Meeting Dates: Every other Thursdays
• Instagram: @arhs_deca

Amity Connections is a one-to-one peer mentoring program that provides students in grades 9-12 with social, emotional, and academic assistance.

• Advisor: Mrs. Nicole Buxton (nicole.buxton@amityregion5.org)
• Student Leadership: President: Katie Sim '23 (simka23@amityschools.org)' VP of Technology: Daniel Liu '23 (liuda23@amityschools.org) and Vice Presidents: Anchal Bahel '23 and Jennifer Luo '23
• Meeting Dates: First Tuesday of the month in the Lecture Hall- Service Hours for attending!
• Instagram: @Amity_Connections

Support and serve the greater BOWA area by providing young people of the community with volunteer opportunities for development and contribution.

• Advisor: Mrs. Alison Nork (alison.beres-nork@amityschools.org)
• Student Leadership: Co-Presidents: Rommell Lopez-Burrell '23 (lopezburrellro23@amityschools.org) and Alice Xiu '24 (xiual24@amityschools.org)
• Meeting Dates: Every other Tuesday in Mrs. Nork's room (Room 253) from 2:30 to 3:30 PM and at 10 Selden St. Woodbridge from 5:00 to 6:00 PM
• Instagram: amity_leos on instagram

The Amity Green Team spreads environmental awareness along with battling pollution, climate change, etc. in our community and locally.

• Advisor: Mrs. Alison Nork (alison.beres-nork@amityschools.org)
• Student Leadership: President: Shaina Das '24 (dassh24@amityschools.org) and Vice-President: Brandon Cysner '23 (cysnerb23@amityschools.org)
• Meeting Dates: TBD Bi-monthly
• Instagram - @amitygreenteam

To help international students adjust to the school environment and become part of our community through games, communication, discussion about school and culture, and other similar activities.

• Advisor: Ms. Campbell
• Student Leadership: Gabrielle Wincherhern '22 (President) and Xiuhao "Alan" Yang  (President)
• Meeting Dates: Wednesdays, 2:30 pm

37% of homes in Connecticut are at risk of experiencing homelessness. New Beginnings works with the New Reach Woman's Shelter in New Haven. We support their mission of helping get women up on their own two feet after they come to the shelter for support through different fundraisers, drives, and events. We hope that you will want to join and make a difference!

• Advisor: Ms. Danielle Adamovich (danielle.adamovich@amityschools.org)

• Student Leadership: President: Aarushi Trivedi '24 (trivediaa24@amityschools.org) and Vice President: Anushka Acharya '23 (acharyaan23@amityschools.org)

• Meeting Dates: Every other Wednesday after school

The Amity UMTTR Club is a branch of the nationwide UMTTR organization that works to raise awareness for good mental health and positive community atmospheres. UMTTR’s purpose is to spread positivity through small acts of kindness, and create awareness about suicide prevention.

• Advisors: Ms. Waterman
• Student Leadership: Olivia Greco '21 (President), Ava Gross '22 (Vice President), and Daniela Abreu '22 (Vice President)
• Meeting Dates: Wednesday after school
• Instagram Account: @umttrct

Link Crew is the freshman orientation program at Amity High School. In addition to activities on the first day of school, Link Crew Leaders work in the freshman Spartan Seminars throughout the year in order to integrate the ninth grade and get them excited about Amity! If you are interested in being a Link Crew Leader, you can apply at the end of your sophomore or junior year.

• Advisors: Ms. Bonaldo, Ms. Boyns, Ms. Carfiello, Mr. DeMeo, Ms. Kimball

Teen teaching is a club that provides opportunities for members to interact with elementary school students and to serve low-income school districts. We organize field trips to partner schools and hold drives/fundraisers.

• Advisors: Mr. Jeremy Iverson (jeremy.iverson@amityschools.org) and Ms. Christina Allen (christina.allen@amityschools.org)
• Student Leadership: Co-captain: Katherine Sim '23 (simka23@amityschools.org) and Sophia Liu '23 (liuso23@amityschools.org)
• Meeting Dates: Monthly meetings on the last Tuesday of every month

Makes friends so we don’t have to eat at lunch alone!

• Advisor: Mrs. Berkowitz
• Student Leadership: President: Kassiani Nicolakis and Vice-President: Maddie Moss
• Meeting Dates: Once a month on Tuesdays
• Instagram account: @amitytogetherclub

Our club is dedicated to serving as a voice for children around the world. We fundraise to donate to the UNICEF organization, directly contributing to its impacts around the world. We also raise awareness about this cause within the BOW community with our fundraisers and advocacy.

• Advisors: Ms. Claudia Mirci (claudia.mirci@amityschools.org)
• Student Leadership: Founder/President: Suhail Irshad '24 (mohammedsu24@amityschools.org); Vice President: Leo Gao '23 (gaole23@amityschools.org);  Secretary: Avani Kulkarni '24 (kulkarniav 24@amityschools.org)
• Meeting Dates: We meet mostly Tuesdays or Wednesdays 2 times a month
• Instagram: @amity.unicef

Welcome to Inclusion at Amity! We are a club that strives to address injustice in our school, and to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Advisor: Mr. Nicholas Shamp (nicholas.shamp@amityschools.org)
• Student Leadership: President: Nina Carmeli '23 (carmelini23@amityschools.org); Secretary: Sophia McDermott '23 (mcdermottso23@amityschools.org)
• Meeting Dates: Once a month over Zoom, depending on members' schedules
• Instagram: @inclusionatamity on Instagram

The Health and Wellness Club seeks to inform people about different components of physical and mental health in hopes that this knowledge is transformative to people’s lifestyles. We aim to discuss a variety of topics ranging from proper nutrition, exercise, body composition, hormone regulation, and healthy habits backed mainly by current literature as well as personal insight. We will also discuss how to avoid bad habits that we have experienced and learned from in order to achieve goals physically and mentally. We hope to be able to implement a variety of hands-on activities such as cooking anabolic recipes and performing group exercise activities in addition to open discussion/Q&A pertaining to weekly topics.

• Advisor: Ms. Diana DiGangi (diana.digangi@amityschools.org)
• Student Leadership: Co-Presidents: Randy Liu '24 (liura24@amityschools.org), Jonathan Kwon '24 (kwonjo24@amityschools.org) and Justin Lee '24 (leeju24@amityschools.org)
• Meeting Dates: 1-2 times per month days may vary but are announced in advance
• Instagram: @amityhealthandwellnessclub

Pitch In is a club that collects donations of baseball and softball equipment to be donated to New Haven and Hamden little league programs! Join and help out young athletes in need!

• Advisor: Ms. Nora Crann (Nora.crann@amityschools.org)
• Student Leadership: Co-Presidents: Giovanni Aldi '24 (aldigi24@amityschools.org) and Benjamin Cewe '24 (cewebe24@amityschools.org)
• Meeting Dates: Once a month

The Butterfly Foundation Club/World Spine Outreach is a club that supports an organization of surgeons who go to developing countries to operate on kids with severe spinal deformities. The organization also works to educate the local surgeons on how to perform these surgeries. The kids are severely underprivileged and the team always needs more supplies and such. Although the annual mission trip in February cannot happen this year due to COVID, we would be able to help with fundraising, exposure to the issue, etc.

The United States Academic Decathlon is a 10-event scholastic competition for teams of high school students. It is the premiere scholastic competition for high school students! We prepare for an annual ten event competition that revolves around a theme, ranging from subjects like Art and Science and subjectives like Interview and Essay. In this club, you'll learn a lot and have fun along the way! Academic Decathlon gives students the opportunity to widen their horizons and delve deeper into their own interests.

• Advisor: Mrs. Laura Roessler (Laura.Roessler@amityregion5.org)
• Student Leadership: Anchal Bahel '23 (bahelan23@amityschools.org) and Elise Sheehe '23 (sheeheel23@amityschools.org)
• Meeting Dates: Every other Wednesday at 2:30 pm with additional Subject Committee meetings
• Instagram: @amity_acdec

Students in the Amity Envirothon will compete in the CT Envirothon against other teams from around the state. The winning team will advance to the national North American Envirothon competition. Aside from exposing and preparing students to topics, such as aquatics, wildlife, forestry, and current issues happening in the state, the club will also host community service opportunities in which we do weeding and work on pollinator gardens around the school. The goal of the club is to help students become more eco-conscious and have fun in doing so.

• Advisor: Mrs. Alison Beres-Nork (alison.beres-nork@amityschools.org)
• Student Leadership: Co-captains: Rachel Zheng '23 (zhengra23@amityschools.org) and Kyle Zhang '24 (zhangky24@amityschools.org)
• Meeting Dates: Every other Wednesday
• Instagram: amity_envirothon Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/c/MTg4NTk1MjYxNTc5?cjc=2sazvmn or 2sazvmn

Unlike math taught in the classroom, math competitions provide a unique problem-solving perspective. Here at Math Team, we participate in the Greater New Haven Math League (GNHML) and compete in monthly math meets and other regional and national math competitions. When not competing, we'll discuss strategies to tackle competition problems and solve them accurately and efficiently. We also constantly practice solving problems to enhance natural problem-solving skills and familiarity with math competition problems. All prospective mathletes and math enthusiasts should join our google classroom (code: nj4hjpk) and come to meetings to see if Math Team is right for them.

• Advisor: Mrs. Joycelyn Romero (joycelyn.romero@amityregion5.org)
• Student Leadership: Co-Captains: Henry Yang '23 (yangha23@amityschools.org) and Piyush Bahel '23 (bahelpi23@amityschools.org)
• Meeting Dates: Most Thursdays after school
• Google classroom: - link: https://classroom.google.com/c/MzgyNzgxMzEwNDYw?cjc=nj4hjpk - code: nj4hjpk

We learn and practice computer programming in Python, then compete in official competitions with other schools. No programming experience needed!

• Advisor: Mr. Michael Battista (michael.battista@amityschools.org)
• Student Leadership: Co-Presidents: Mark Sheehe '24 (sheehema24@amityschools.org) and Charles Chen '23 (chench23@amityschools.org)
• Meeting Dates: Every Thursday

We meet to learn and apply programming skills to apps and projects. (Software and Hardware) We work in two different languages. (Python and Arduino). Other languages are welcome at the club because it only adds more to our group projects! We teach with example programs for those who are beginners.

• Advisor: Mrs. Catherine Piscitelli (catherine.piscitelli@amityschools.org)
• Student Leadship: Co-Leaders: Edgar Babajanyan '23 (babajanyaned23@amityschools.org) and Anthony Sharonov '23 (sharonovan23@amityschools.org)
• Meeting Dates: Every Wednesday after school

Healthcare Occupations Students of America (HOSA) is a student-run organization that aims to help high school students develop skills in the medical field before they enter college. During our meetings, we conduct a variety of activities that focus on skills in fields such as first-aid and forensic science, and we also provide career advice with guest speakers and our advisor Mrs. Cocco who is the College and Career Counselor. In the spring, we participate in state-wide HOSA competitions for students to test their medical skills, and we have had multiple people place in top positions and qualify for the international competition.

• Advisor: Ms. Lynn Cocco (Lynn.Cocco@amityregion5.org)
• Student Leadership: Co-leader: Annie Liu '23 (liuyu23@amityschools.org), Melinda Lu '23 (lume23@amityschools.org) and Aadya Wijesekera '23 (wijesekeraaa23@amityschools.org)
• Meeting Dates: Every Wednesday
• Instagram: @amity.hosa 

Come and check out Science Bowl, where you can have fun with some friendly competition and gain a chance to compete locally, regionally, and nationally! Test your knowledge in science and math and discover a new way to apply the knowledge from your science and math classes!

• Advisors: Mrs. Deborah Best (deborah.best@amotyschools.org) and Ms. Danielle Carbone (danielle.carbone@amityschools.org)
• Student Leadership: Captains: Aaron Babajanyan '23 (Babajanyanaa23@amityschools.org), Emily Gu '24 (Guem24@amityschools.org) and Piyush Bahel '23 (Bahelpi23@amityschools.org)
• Meeting Dates: Tuesday from 2:30-3:30 PM 
• Instagram: @amitysciencebowl

Students in Science Olympiad will compete in STEM related competitions (both build and test based) under MySO. They will have a chance to win several prizes, medals, or be featured on the scoreboard depending on how well they place. Our club will help prepare members for these events while giving exposure to a wide variety of exciting disciplines of STEM.

• Advisor: Ms. Courtney Morrison (Courtney.Morrison@amityregion5.org)
• Student Leadership: Captains: Aanchal Poddar '23 (poddaraa23@amityschools.org), Rebecca Huang '23 (huangre23@amityschools.org) and Kyle Zhang '24 (zhangky24@amityschools.org)
• Meeting Dates: Tuesdays from 2:30-3:30 PM

Our club is for those who might be interested in pursuing pre-medical studies in college! For the first half of the year, we learn about the systems of the body, illnesses/diseases associated with them, and occupations in the field of medicine. We also have activities like Pre-Med Bingo, Mock Diagnoses, and more! In the second half of the year, we host guest speakers from Yale University, UConn, Yale New Haven Health, and other colleges/hospitals who talk to us about their journey toward their specific profession, and what a day in their shoes looks like.

• Advisor: Mrs. Danielle Carbone (danielle.carbone@amityschools.org)
• Student Leader: President: Aaron Babajanyan '23 (Babajanyanaa23@amityschools.org) and Vice-President: Ethan Sapire '23 (Sapireet23@amityschools.org)
• Meeting Dates: Weekly on Thursdays 2:30 - 3:30 PM
• Instagram: @amity_premed

The Computer and Technology Club works to refurbish older computers through upgrading parts and updating software. These refurbished computers will be donated to non-profits and communities in need.

• Advisor: Mr. Shaun DeRosa Shaun (derosa@amityschools.org)
• Student Leadership: Board Members: Eydan Lavi '24 (laviey24@amityschools.org), Feras Sawan '24 (sawanfe24@amityschools.org), Randy Liu '24 (liura24@amityschools.org), Luke Canalori '24 (canalorilu24@amityschools.org) and Ben Cewe '24 (cewebe24@amityschools.org)
• Meeting Dates: We meet on the last Friday of every month (subject to change)

Our club specializes in not only coding, but in the creating and development of video game software. By teaching students how to use a certain video game creation tool, we help them expand their horizons in the fields of programming and potentially opening up new pathways for them in the future.

• Advisor: Mr. Michael Stockmal (michael.stockmal@amityschools.org)
• Student Leadership: Co-Presidents: Trevor Lavallee '23 (lavalleetr23@amityschools.org) and Yazeed Hasan '23 (hasanya23@amityschools.org) 
• Meeting Dates: Every Wednesday

Amity Hack Club is an innovative coding club where you can learn, share, and hack. Each week, we gather to do coding workshops, create awesome things, and share our creations. We also team up and participate in hackathons and coding events. Please learn more via our website: https://amity.hackclub.com

• Advisor: Mr. Brian Serapiglia (brian.serapiglia@amityschools.org)
• Student Leadership: Co-Presidents: Allen Liu '23 (liual23@amityschools.org) and Mark Platonov '23; (platonovma23@amityschools.org) Vice President: Adam Liu '24 (liuad24@amityschools.org)
• Meeting Dates: Every Tuesday in Room 285 in the Math Wing
• website: amity.hackclub.com

Girls Who Code is a program designed to introduce girls to computer programming and create a fun and collaborative environment for them to learn.

• Advisor: Ms. Stephanie Kilburn (Stephanie.Kilburn@amityregion5.org)
• Student Leadership: Jennifer Luo '23 (luoje23@amityschools.org), Miranda Hurwitz '24 (hurwitzmi24@amityschools.org) and Annika Yun '24 (yunan24@amityschools.org)
• Meeting Dates: Every other Thursday from 2:20-3:15 PM

With technology and robotics becoming an increasingly important part of modern society, this club seeks to educate those with or without knowledge of robotics. This club plans to compete and will hold a hands on approach to understanding the functions of robots.

Calliope is a collection of the creative writing and artwork of Amity’s students. The staff selects works, which include original poetry, short stories, drawings or photographs. The annual issue is published and distributed in the spring.

• Advisor: Ms. Kimball
• Student Leadership: TBD
• Meeting Dates: Once a month

Embers, Amity’s yearbook, is designed and published annually by a student staff, which is selected through an application and interview process. This team is comprised of an editorial board, copy writers, designers, and photographers who work daily—as their schedules allow—to complete a new edition of Embers from cover to cover. The staff also sells ads to fund the book’s production each year.

• Advisors: Mr. Clark and Mrs. Hulse
• Student Leadership: TBD
• Meeting Dates: 
• Instagram: @amityembers, Website: amityembers.com

We are Amity's school newspaper! We print once a month, and and cover five sections: News, Opinions, Features, Arts, and Sports, which allows the writers and staff to bring news and ideas to the Amity community.

• Advisor: Mrs. Clark
• Student Leadership: TBD
• Meeting Dates: Please reach out to an Editor-in-Chief for more information about getting involved! Writing for the newspaper is truly so valuable.
• Instagram: @amitytrident, Website: The Amity Trident School Newspaper

National Chinese Honor Society at Amity works to promote Chinese language (中文) and culture (文化). The Honor Society connects with the middle school Chinese departments, too, in effort to have full-district communication. Honor Society members are encouraged to serve in the community by spreading their awareness and passion for the language. An example of this is members volunteering to assist in a Chinese I, II, III, or IV class during one of their free periods.

Juniors who study Chinese at Amity will receive more information about NCHS. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to one of the co-presidents or our teacher advisor!

• Advisor: Xia Lao Shi (Feng Xia)
• Instagram account: amitynchs

P.S: Check out the decorated bulletin board in the World Language Hallway for some really awesome Chinese culture pictures and more!

This association works to stimulate interest in the study of foreign Language, to promote higher standards of scholarship, to reward high scholastic attainments, to create enthusiasm for an understanding of world cultures and to reward efforts toward furthering solidarity in the global community. Students who are enrolled in an 11th or 12th grade foreign language class and meet eligibility requirements in scholarship, leadership and service are invited to participate.

• Advisors: Ms. Caron

The Latin Honor Society works to promote Latin and the study of ancient cultures throughout Amity. The Honor Society does community service related projects throughout the year in order to help others who are passionate about Latin. Recently, members took a field trip to the Bethany Middle School to show the current eighth graders how great Latin is!

• Advisor: Miss Hamilton

Students in this organization are selected for membership by the art faculty for demonstrating consistent art scholarship, motivation and outstanding character. The candidate must have been enrolled in an art class for as least one semester. The group works to promote art in the school and community by sponsoring exhibitions and art services.

• Advisor: Ms. Zamachaj

We are the Amity chapter of the nationwide NEHS organization, for students who appreciate and excel in English.

Advisors: Ms. Kimball, Ms. Clark, and Ms. Kane

Mu Alpha Theta is dedicated to inspiring lively interest in mathematics, developing strong scholarship in the subject, and promoting the enjoyment of mathematics in high school students. Members have displayed enormous interest and phenomenal aptitude in the study of mathematics and endorsed the utility and power of the subject inside and outside of the classroom.

• Advisor: Mrs. Romero

National Honors Society is a community service organization. Members provide services to Amity and the community with activities such as the Red Cross Blood Drive, School Supply Drives, tours to incoming students, and other service projects depending on the year.

Students with a 3.5 GPA are eligible to apply for membership in the National Honor Society. The Faculty Council selects students showing exemplary scholarship, leadership, service and character.

• Advisors: Shannon Martin and Matthew Stanley
• Instagram Account: @amitynhs

The Spanish Honor Society, La Amistad, works to promote the study of Spanish and the cultures of Spanish speaking countries. The Honor Society runs events throughout the year including Toy Drives and Food Drives to raise money to support the Fairhaven School in addition to going to the school frequently to help out in classes. La Amistad also runs a really great Salsa Night every year. Be on the lookout for more information about that!

• Advisor: Mr. Silva, Ms. Potter, and Ms. Regan

Amity Creative Theater (ACT) spreads a love for theater arts and performance and a general appreciation for theater. ACT is one of the biggest clubs at AHS and has to do with all things theater! Anywhere from monthly cabarets to student run productions, ACT is sure one successful club! 

• Advisors: Mr. Kennedy and Mrs. Rizzoti
• Student Leadership: TBD
• Meeting Dates: TBD
• Instagram: @amitycreativetheater_

To recruit new members into the technical aspect of Art. We will provide information training and hands on experience needed to succeed backstage during future performances.

• Advisor: Mr. Kennedy
• Student Leadership: Cassidy Smith '23  (President)
• Meeting Dates: Brady Center, once a month

Unified theater puts the spotlight on ability. We work directly with the SAILS program at amity to teach kids with disabilities more about theater and all it has to offer. We play a lot of fun games, and overall have an amazing time getting to meet new people!

• Advisor: Ms. Allison Wuerth (allyson.wuerth@amityschools.org)
• Student Leadership: Co-Presidents: Annika Lyngdal '23 (lyngdalan23@amityschools.org) and Grace Mahon '23 (mahongr23@amityschools.org), and Secretary: Cassidy Smith '23 (smithcas23@amityschools.org)
• Meeting Dates: We meet 1-2 times a month (usually Fridays!)

The costume club is dedicated to teaching sewing and crafting skills, and giving people an opportunity to work on sewing projects and interact with people with similar interests, and prepare people for costume crew for the spring musical.

• Advisor: Mrs. Chevan
• Student Leadership: TBD
• Meeting Dates: TBD

The Music For the Community Club is a club available to anyone who desires to spread their love and passion for music to the community. This club does not restrict anyone to what type of music they play, or who they play it with. Members of this club will have the opportunity to help others with their music and express it in however way they feel.

• Advisor: Mr. Sean Malloy (sean.malloy@amityschools.org)
• Student Leadership: Luke Chang '24 (changlu24@amityschools.org)
• Meeting Dates: Either Tuesdays or Thursdays, every other week

Jazz Band meets to practice and rehearse for school concerts and performances.

• Advisor: Mr. Dolan
• Student Leadership: TBA
• Meeting Dates: Tues./Thurs., 6:45-7:30 a.m., Rm. 381

Rhythmix is Amity's one and only a cappella club! We are an auditioned group, and we meet to rehearse for and sing at Amity concerts/performances.

• Advisor: Mrs. Marcia Rizzotti (marcia.rizzotti@amityschools.org)
• Student Leadership: Co-presidents: Sophia Liu '23 (liuso23@amityregion5.org) and Deborah Luo '24 (luode24@amityregion5.org)
• Meeting Time: Thursdays 2:30-3:30 PM
• Instagram: @amityrhythmix

One Book/One Amity involves all departments at the high school, all staff and faculty, as well as students grades 9-12 and their families. It revolves around the annual reading of one shared title! All staff and each Amity family receive a copy of the book as a gift to read over the summer months. 

OB/OA members helps to select the title and plan related activities, presentations, speakers, and discussions around the book.

Advisor: Please see Mrs. Chevan (Julie.Chevan@reg5.k12.ct.us) with any questions!

Meeting Dates: The committee generally meets on the second and last Wednesdays of every month.

Young Adult Book Club meets once a month to discuss a book that was chosen by its members. We then talk about choosing our selection for the next month.

• Advisor: Mrs. Jennifer Bonaldo (jennifer.bonaldo@amityschools.org)
• Student Leadership: Ginny Luciano '24 (lucianovi24@amityschools.org)
• Meeting Dates: First/Last Tuesday of every month 

Amity Art Club is a space where students can learn, engage, and participate in art-related activities that align with creative interests. We encourage students to explore the various facets of art, and become a voice in the artistic community offered at the school.

• Advisor: Ms. Courtney Morrison (courtney.morrison@amityschools.org)
• Student Leadership: Co-Presidents: Selin Ho '23 (hosel23@amityschools.org) and Mingyue Zha '23 (zhami23@amityschools.org); Secretary: Bianca Abrau '25 (abraubi25@amityschools.org); Treasurer: Ethan Sapire '23 (sapireet23@amityschools.org); Social Media Coordinator: Yinuo Wang '23 (wangyi23@amityschools.org)
• Meeting Dates: Every other Thursday

A school based program of Special Olympics® that combines athletes with and without intellectual disability on sports teams for training and competition. Students may participate in one or more of the following sports; soccer (fall), basketball (winter), volleyball (spring). The teams compete in several tournaments each season. The Unified Sports Program helps foster an inclusive school community where the values of tolerance, patience and sensitivity are cornerstones.

• Advisor: Ms. Grace
• Meeting Dates: Twice a week, 2:20 -3:00

Our club's mission is to teach people the beauty and strategy of the game of chess. In addition, we provide an environment for players, both casual and competitive, to hone their skills and improve.

• Advisor: Mr. John Laliberte (john.laliberte@amityschools.org)
• Student Leadership: President: Allen Liu '23 (liual23@amityschools.org) Vice President: Piyush Bahel '23 (bahelpi23@amityschools.org) and Administrator: Mark Platonov '23 (platonovma23@amityschools.org)
• Meeting Dates: Thursdays, every week (Room 263 in the science hall)
• Website: amitychess.org

We learn about the behind-the-scenes of movie making and make movies.

• Advisor: Mr. Jeremy Iverson (jeremy.iverson@amityschools.org)
• Student Leadership: President: Eric Novak '23 (novaker23@amityschools.org) and Assistent: Marco-Alessandro Lopez Rodriguez '23 (lopezrodriguezma23@amityschools.org)
• Meeting Dates: Every Thursday

A club for the pursuit of Latin education. We will further explore Latin/Roman culture through a variety of media such as film, cuisine and art.

• Advisor: Ms. Laura Hamilton (laura.hamilton@amityregion5.org)
• Student Leadership: Club Leaders: Aanchal Poddar '23 (poddaraa23@amityschools.org), Nina Florkiewicz '23 (florkiewiczni23@amityschools.org) and Jennifer Li '23 (lije23@amityschools.org)
• Meeting Dates: Twice a month; Wednesdays from 2:30-3:30 PM

Our club meets to discuss, teach, learn and play Table Top games, such as Magic the Gathering, D&D, etc. All levels of experience with games are welcome! We want to foster a community where we can explore fantasy worlds and flex our creativity.

• Advisors: Mr. Daniel Proto (daniel.proto@amityschools.org) and Mrs. Courtney Morrison (courtney.morrison@amityschools.org)
• Student Leadership: Co-Presidents: Jack Samoncik '23 (samoncikja23@amityschools.org) and Ella Urban '25 (urbanel25@amityschools.org)
• Meeting Dates: Every Tuesdays and Wednesdays after school

Students in the Chinese Club are introduced the cultures of China through games, movies, and food. Several fundraisers are going to be hosted throughout the year to help fund our activities and donate to charity. One of the much looked forward to activities is Chinese hot pot, where students will experience, first hand, the taste of one of the most popular authentic Chinese foods. Everyone is welcome to join!

• Advisor: Ms. Xia Feng (Feng.Xia@amityregion5.org)
• Student Leadership: Co-Presidents: Rebecca Yi Hong Huang '23 (huangre23@amityschools.org) and Rachel Zheng '23 (zhengra23@amityschools.org)
• Meeting Dates: 3rd Wednesday of every month
• Instagram: amity_chineseclub

In our club we watch and talk about anime or anime esk video games as well as read manga and give Anime recommendations!

• Advisor: Ms. Cathrine Bluddnicki (catherine.bludnicki@amityschools.org)
• Student Leadership: Leader: Jamie Urbano '24 (urbanoja24@amityschools.org); Co-Leader: Zyann Harris '25 (harriszy25@amityschools.org)
• Meeting Dates: We try to meet on Thursdays as much as possible from 2:30 - 3:15 PM

Meet at the soccer fields on Thursdays where we meet to play Spikeball against one another in team of two. About 30 people show up on a good day.

• Advisor: Mr. Christopher Parrillo (christopher.parrillo@amityschools.org)
• Student Leadership:  President/Founder: Christopher Carlson '23 (carlson23@amityschools.org); Co-President: Ethan Mcdaniel '23 (mcdanielet23@amityschools.org); Assistant: Gavin Stores '23 (storzga23@amityschools.org)
• Meeting Dates: Every Thursday

The Weightlifting Club gets people in the gym, experienced or not, and brings them together to form a community of kids with similar weightlifting interests. We support each other with our individual goals in the weight room and work together to achieve those goals. We prioritize form over weight on exercises.

• Advisor: Mr. Nicholas Dottori (nicholas.Dottori@amityregion5.org)
• Student Leadership: President: Kirby Perler '25 (perlerki25@amityschools.org); Co-Vice Presidents: Patrick Yang '25 (yangpa25@amityschools.org) and Asher Furman '25 (furmanas25@amityschools.org); Secretary: Nikhil Petrov '25 (petrovni25@amityschools.org)
• Meeting Dates: 1 time per week (come when you can)
• Instagram: @amity_wlc

LSA is focused on educating, celebrating, and advocating for the Latiné cultures and communities.

• Advisor: Ms. Lisa Zaleski (lisa.zaleski@amityschools.org)
• Student Leadership: President: Isabella Florez '23 (florezis23@amityschools.org); Creative Director: Jayden Benichak '23 (benichakja23@amityschools.org); Event Coordinator: Rommell Lopez-Burrell '23 (lopezburrellro23@amityschools.org)
• Meeting Dates: Every other Thursday
• Instagram: @amitylsa

This club explores the strategies behind popular card games, including Rat a tat Cat, Egyptian Ratscrew, Spit, Presidents, Kemps, Garbage, Uno, and Spoons. After learning how the games work and exploring winning strategies, the club will hold tournaments at the end of the season.

Exploring Justice provides students opportunities to examine causes of injustice and efforts to address these problems locally and nationally. Amity students will often join with other New Haven area high school students for events at Yale University and other locations. Students will also have opportunities to participate in community service activities, workshops, field trips and other justice-related activities.

• Advisor: Mr. Clifford
• Presidents: TBD
• Meeting Dates: TBD

Infinite Possibilities is a club where encourage young girls in STEM by doing labs, activities, and worksheets with them. Plan and do lessons for elementary school aged girls to foster a love for the STEM field

Our goal is to create a sense of community between the Independent party at Amity. In creating this community we plan on making a calm, safe, and judgement free environment, in which students can voice their political opinions that include both sides of the spectrum.

The Amity Republican Club is a venue for Conservatives, Libertarians, Independents, and Republicans can congregate to debate, get involved in community service, engage in student leadership, and volunteer for the Connecticut Republican Party and local Republican town Committees. We are open to all who want to join for important community speakers, merged meetings with other clubs, and lots of fun activities including activism

To bring insight to our students & community of what Relay for Life is and it’s importance. We spearhead student participation in an annual Relay for Life event.

The mission of Paws and Claws is to support local animal shelters, through caring and providing for homeless animals. We plan on doing fundraising and animal supply drives as a way to support the animals in these shelters. Through meetings, we will explore more was to provide any assistance to the shelters and rescue organizations

Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) is a club that centers around building business, marketing, and entrepreneurship skills. We are currently working on starting up a school store and we hope you will join us!

• Advisors: TBD
• Student Leadership: President: Annie Zhan '23 (zhanan23@amityschools.org); Vice President: Jennifer Luo '23 (luoje23@amityschools.org)
• Meeting Dates: Every other Thursdays
• Instagram: @arhs_deca