Club Council

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! The team promotes learning and academic excellence through teamwork among students of all achievement levels. With topics ranging from music to math and everything in between, Academic Decathlon has something for everyone to try! The competition also allows you to practice important life skills like public speaking, essay writing, and interviewing. Academic Decathlon gives students the opportunity to widen their horizons and delve deeper into their own interests. With such a diverse set of topics to explore, it’s no surprise that the Academic Decathlon experience also builds lifelong friendships among teammates, and we can’t wait for you to join us!

• Advisor: Mr. Ranani
• Student Leadership: Mounisha Anumolu '19 (Co-Captain), Ananya Kachru '18 (Co-Captain) and Samantha Fleischman '18 (Secretary)
• Meeting Dates: AcDec practices every Wednesday afternoon in Mr. Ranani's room. Nearing competition, we practice more frequently throughout the week, too. Those pre-competition practices are planned in advance but vary in date/ time.

Fun Fact: Academic Decathlon is featured in Hollywood! Have you seen the new Spider Man movie yet?

With Art through Fashion, students and teachers can express their fashionable style or personalized items through an online blog. Members customize personal items and have a sense of acceptance. Artists, computer techs or just people who like to dress up on a Friday are expected and welcome! We cannot wait to see you there!

• Advisor: Ms. Caron
• Student Leadership: Carolyna Iff '20 and Tara Mohensi '19
• Meeting Dates: Mondays until 4pm!

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Amity Cycle Club aims to spread enjoyment of cycling through talking about local races, getting involved in the local riding scene, and teaching members how to perform bike repairs.

• Advisor: Mr. Mahon
• Student Leadership: TBA
• Meeting Dates: Mondays at 2:40pm

Please contact Mr. Mahon for more information!

This is a club that handles a new issue every month-- one that is in our school, community, or all over the world. We discuss the problem chosen and try to find ways to help resolve it and to spread awareness.

• Advisor: Ms. Kane
• Student Leadership: Sydney Reiner '20
• Meeting Dates: We meet bi-weekly on Tuesdays in Ms. Kane's room. Please reach out to student leadership or our advisor for more information. Thank you!

Amity Math Team recently had a very successful 2016-2017 season, and is moving into the 2017-2018 year with a lot of momentum! The math team primarily competes within The Greater New Haven Math League, which is composed of teams from 17 area schools. There are several competitions throughout the year. Some teams may be eligible for state competition and New England competition.

Our math team is a great way to strengthen your math abilities and explore your love for mathematics!

Recent Updates: We tied for second place at our most recent meet in Branford! Our highest priority is qualified for the State Tournament. Stay tuned for more from us!

• Advisor: Ms. Romero
• Student Leadership: Howard Ding '18 and Kevin Zhao '18
• Meeting Dates: We meet after-school on Thursdays. Please contact Howard and Kevin for more information.

Amity Paws and Claws fundraises for local animal shelters. We also raise awareness for them, too, and volunteer when we can! This is a GREAT way to get some community service hours and have fun giving back.

• Advisor: Ms. Wuerth
• Student Leadership: Emily Bretthauer '19 and SooJin Park '19
• Meeting Dates: We meet on Tuesdays right after-school in Ms. Wuerth's classroom. Please contact us for more information if you are interested in joining us!

See you soon!

The purpose of Red Cross club is to give students opportunities for training & leadership development, along with the ability to choose mission related activities that address the communities needs while delivering the lifesaving services of the Red Cross.

• Advisor: Ms. Shane and Ms. Roessler
• Student Leadership: Sara Basyouny '19 and Unaiza Rana '19
• Meeting Dates: Please contact Sara and Unaiza for more information regarding meeting times/ dates. We meet in Room 219.

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.

• Advisor: Mrs. Lafo
• Student Leadership: Sarah Richter '18 and Emilia Steinbrick '18
• Meeting Dates: We meet on a monthly basis in the AHS Cafeteria. Our meeting schedule is tentative and finalized by student leadership-- please contact us for more information.

We would love your help!

Amity Song Writing is the place to be! This club is meant to create a constructive space for students of all experience levels to explore songwriting and learn from one another. In the group, we will do different songwriting exercises/activities, discuss successful songs in pop culture and workshop members' original songs. It is always a great time, and we would love to have you join.

• Advisor: Ms. Regan
• Student Leadership: Tayla Braverman '20
• Meeting Dates: We meet on the first Friday of every month. See you there!

The purpose of this club is to give high school students an early opportunity at experiencing the sports business industry. Professional testamonials, group events, and volunteer opportunities are some of the ways we can prepare each member for a career in sports.

• Advisor: Mr. Borrelli
• Student Leadership: Jake Bronson '19 and Logan Corris '19
• Meeting Dates: Please contact Jake and Logan for more information and specific meeting dates, as your schedule is tentative for the year. In addition, please note that we meet in Room 117.

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: TBA
• Meeting Dates: Brady Center, once a month

Our purpose is to use our signs that we learn throughout the year and perform in small audiences. Also, to provide another way of communicating with people with special needs. To offer leadership skills to those with special needs.

• Advisors: Ms. Everone, Ms. Fitzgerald
• Student Leadership: TBA
• Meeting Dates: 2 Tuesdays a month

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. Fitzgerald
• Student Leadership: TBA
• Meeting Dates: Twice a week, 2:20 -3:00

To educate students about Political Activism and Human Rights. We support prisoners of conscience and help liberate them. Amnesty international is a global human rights organization.

• Advisor: Ms. Brechlin
• Student Leadership: TBA
• Meeting Dates: Tuesday at 2:30 in room 114

To promote the study of architecture through a group project involving architectural planning and design.

• Advisor: Ms. Ruenhorst
• Student Leadership: TBA
• Meeting Dates: Wednedays at 2:30 Rm. 371

To educate Amity students about the cultures in Asia. We gather to celebrate Asian holidays, foods, dances and music.

• Advisor: Mr. Mercado
• Student Leadership: TBA
• Meeting Dates: Wed., Rm. 210, 2:30 pm.

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: TBA
• Meeting Dates: TBA

To enjoy and play Chess recreationally after school.

• Advisor: Mr. Laliberte
• Student Leadership: TBA
• Meeting Dates: Wednesdays, Rm. 263

To explore and learn about the Chinese culture.

• Advisors: Ms. Du and Ms. Xia
• Student Leadership: TBA
• Meeting Dates: TBA
  

The Computer Science Club is made up of students (beginners to advanced) that have a passion for learning various computer languages and creating exciting new programs. The interaction between students provides each club member with an opportunity to foster new friendships, develop creativity through innovative programming and provide opportunities for career exploration. Besides peer instructions from specific language proficient students, all members will hone their skills using online tutorial programs such as Eclipse. Club members will also prepare and study for the programming and computer science skills required to compete in the annual FBLA Program, Quinnipiac University High School Computer Programming Competition and the National Lockheed Martin Code Quest Competition.

• Advisor: Mr. Fuller
• Student Leadership: Jacob Dill '18 (President)
• Meeting Dates: Wednesdays from 2:30- 3:30 in Room 157

Our mission is to create a group where those of every race, religion, sexual orientation and background can come together to explore the practice of spirituality in all it’s forms, meditation, healthy living, methods of personal healing and growth, etc. Our meeting will consist of things like group discussions on spiritual topics, group meditation, teaching of methods of personal growth and development, short workshops, etc.

• Advisors: Ms. Hull, Ms. Clark
• Student Leadership: Kyle Magri '20
• Meeting Dates: Contact Kyle for more information!

Students who participate will learn the principles of formal debate and have the opportunity to compete in debate competitions throughout Connecticut. If you are interested in public speaking and defending your position, considering joining this very successful group!

• Advisor: Mr. Cumpstone
• Student Leadership: Erin Bariller '18 (Co-Captain), Sam Farbman '19 (Co-Captain) and Ananya Kachru '18 (Co-Captain)
• Meeting Dates: Thursdays Rm. 120, 2:30 p.m.

Loosely affiliated with the Duality School of Music, the Duality Music Club provides an opportunity and an environment for student musicians to collaborate informally through performance, composition, discourse, and musical exploration. Instrumentalists, vocalists, songwriters, producers, and even interested non-musicians are welcome. The Duality Music Club meets twice a month.

• Advisors: Mr. Malloy, Mr. Mack, Mr. Furst
• Student Leadership: TBA
• Meeting Dates: TBA

Embers, Amity’s yearbook, is designed and published annually by a student staff, which is selected the previous spring through an application and interview process. This team is comprised of editors-in-chief, section editors, copy editors, photographers, and general staff who work daily—as their schedules allow—to complete a new edition of Embers from cover to cover. The staff also attends design workshops and participate in several team-building activities throughout the year.

• Advisor: Mr. Clark, Mr. Gaipa
• Student Leadership: Elizabeth Frieden
• Meeting Dates: Fridays in rm. 142 and/or computer lab 501.
• Website: amityembers.com

Through the organization, Kiva, we will fundraise money for men and women in third world countries to borrow in order to start their own businesses and stray from poverty.

• Advisor: Mr. Gaipa
• Student Leadership: TBA
• Meeting Dates: Mondays at 2:30

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: Rosie Du '19, Julia Potter '19 and Arianna Pargen '19
• Meeting Dates: We meet in room 118. Please contact one of the presidents for more information!

To Play Music every Friday in between classes to inspire positivity in the hallway & create a friendly, less stressful environment

• Advisor: Ms. Cheng
• Student Leadership: TBA
• Meeting Dates: Rm. 286, 2:20 pm., 1x mos.

The purpose of the French Club is to expose the students of Amity to French culture and language and to establish a French community.

• Advisor: Ms. Caron
• Student Leadership: TBA
• Meeting Dates: TBA

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 and Dr. Moustapha
• Student Leadership: TBA
• Meeting Dates: TBA

The Hand in Hand Club helps our International Students connect with American Students to learn about Amity culture and make friendships. We host get-togethers and celebrations of culture to lessen the cultural gap between students.

• Advisor: Ms. Campbell
• Student Leadership: TBA
• Meeting Dates: TBA

This club will allow Amity students to explore and express themselves via comedic improve and interact with a wide variety of peers in a low-pressure environment and without the massive time commitment of a dramatic production.

• Advisor: Ms. Bonaldo
• Student Leadership: TBA
• Meeting Dates: TBA

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

JSA is a nonpartisan political debate organization. In JSA, students have a chance to voice their opinions and share these ideas with students here and from across the Northeast. There are weekly club meetings and overnight conventions that take place in Boston, Washington D.C., and Stamford. If you’re ready to broaden your political horizons and make some lifelong friends, JSA is for you!

• Advisor: Mr. Downhour
• Student Leadership: Anisha Jain '18
• Meeting Dates: Wednesdays at 2:30 in the Lecture Hall

We perform periodically at Senior’s homes in the area, especially during the holiday season. Our goal is to bring music back to the lives of the residents. They always enjoy the music and the youth.

• Advisor: Mr. Dolan
• Student Leadership: TBA
• Meeting Dates: TBA

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

• Advisor: Miss Hamilton
• Student Leadership: TBA
• Meeting Dates: TBA

The purpose of this club is to help build a community amongst Christian students in our school for support, guidance, questions, etc.

• Advisor: Mr. D'Averso
• Student Leadership: TBA
• Meeting Dates: Fridays in room 29

Through participation in this club, students will develop knowledge of cultures, social and economic and political systems throughout the world.

• Advisor: Mr. Davis
• Student Leadership: Marianna Tahiri '18 and Helen Lenski '18
• Meeting Dates: TBA

The Marching Band is a competitive group of students who perform at all home football games and go to competitions on Saturday nights.

• Advisor: Mr. Dolan
• Meeting Dates: Tuesday nights and Saturdays

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
• Student Leadership: TBA
• Meeting Dates: TBA

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. Members provide services to Amity and the community with activities such as the Red Cross Blood Drive, American Cancer Society Relay for Life and other activities.

• Advisor: Mr. Davis
• Student Leadership: Ali Hagani '18 and Morgan Sullivan '18

This club raises money to donate to the Ronald McDonald House in New Haven and the Yale Children’s Hospital.

• Advisor: Ms. Wentworth
• Student Leadership: Tara Mohseni '19
• Meeting Dates: Once a month

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 lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, and straight students.

• Advisor: Ms. Kimball
• Student Leadership: TBA
• Meeting Dates: TBA

Pops production staff will meet monthly starting in Jan. to prepare for Pops.

• Advisor: Mr. Dolan

The purpose of the Retro Gaming Club is to learn and respect the history of video games and their importance in society.

• Advisor: Mr. Clark
• Student Leadership: Max Deng
• Meeting Dates: Tuesdays in rm. 144

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.

• Advisor: Ms. Loman
• Student Leadership: TBA
• Meeting Dates: Tuesday, Rm. 157, 2:30

• Advisor: Mr. Lindgren, Ms. Shane, Mr. Twohill
• Student Leadership: TBA
• Meeting Dates: Every other Tues., 2:30, Career Center

The purpose of this club is to aid the 600,000 + stray dogs that live in Greece. Through fundraisers and club meetings, we will raise enough money to donate and address this issue.

• Advisor: Mr. Helland
• Student Leadership: TBA
• Meeting Dates: TBA

Students in the STEM Club compete at several STEM related competitions, such as Yale Physics Olympics, Biology Science Olympiad, Chemistry Olympiad, Physics f=ma competition and possibly the Connecticut State Science Olympiad. The non- content based Science Olympiad competitions are like academic track meets which consist of a series of team events. Emphasis is placed on active, hands-on group participation. The club will help prepare for these events, giving exposure to a wide variety of exciting disciplines of STEM.

• Advisor: Ms. Day
• Student Leadership: Yusuf Ahmad '18 and Jacob Feuerstein '19
• Meeting Dates: Every other Tuesday in Room 252

We’ll talk about Spikeball strategies and tactics.

• Advisor: Mr. Zawacki
• Student Leadership: TBA
• Meeting Dates: TBA

The purpose of our club is to share the love of stickers and candy. We also plan to create sticker albums to donate to kids in need of some smiles. :)

• Advisor: Ms. Wuerth
• Student Leadership: TBA
• Meeting Dates: TBA

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!

• Advisors: Ms. Wentworth and Mr. D'Averso
• Student Leadership: Lenny Bamberg '18
• Meeting Dates: Tuesdays room 108 and Wednesdays room 296

The Teen Teaching Program is an opportunity for students who are interested in the teaching field to learn more about the opportunities available to them. Students select an age group and are assigned a host teacher to shadow and collaborate on writing a lesson plan. A mentor assists the student in delivering the lesson to a local elementary class. Students are required to attend a full day seminar with area high school students as well as two other workshops throughout the year.

• Advisors: Mr. Iverson and Ms. Shane
• Student Leadership: TBA
• Meeting Dates: TBA

This club will focus on identifying a key need in the Amity/BOW community and using the engineering design process to select and create solutions. Students in this club will use current software and hardware to research, create, market and document the design process. All students of all abilities are welcome.

• Advisor: Mr. DeMeo
• Student Leadership: TBA
• Meeting Dates: TBA

The purpose of this club is to help, support and raise awareness for service members and their families, year around, not just Veteran’s Day.

• Advisor: Mr. K. Wilson
• Student Leadership: TBA
• Meeting Dates: TBA

Work with the Town of Woodbridge and Woodbridge Land Trust to plan and complete small and large scale repairs of the different trails in Woodbridge.

• Advisor: Mr. Jacobs
• Student Leadership: TBA
• Meeting Dates: TBA

The Ultimate Frisbee Club's purpose is to spread the love of the sport of Ultimate Frisbee. The club will teach both the basics and advanced strategies. The atmosphere is laid back but competitive.

Recent Update: We picked our captains and are getting set for the new season ahead.

• Advisor: Matthew Zawaki
• Captains: Howard Ding '18, Ricky Fagan '18 and Ryan Ford '18
• Meeting Dates: Every Friday at 2:30 in room 446. Please contact one of the captains for more information!

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. The UMTTR Club works to spread the message that everyone matters by fundraising for school activities, educating on mental health awareness, and promoting a happy and inclusive school atmosphere.

• Advisors: Ms. Waterman, Ms. DeRosa
• Student Leadership: Sarah Milner '20 (President), Saunder Saffran '20 (Vice President), Sofia Halepas '20 (Events Coordinator) and Marty Gnidula '20 (Events Coordinator)
• Meeting Dates: Contact Leadership for meeting times and dates!

Work together to make videos (sometimes to enter video contests) and to explore creativity through film

• Advisor: Mr. Iverson
• Student Leadership: TBA
• Meeting Dates: TBA

To meet once a month with others who like Whiffle ball and to discuss the game and strategies.

• Advisor: Mr. Helland
• Student Leadership: TBA
• Meeting Dates: TBA

The Young Adult Book Club is a club for students interested in reading and discussing new popular titles geared at young adults. The club meets monthly in a book club style to chat and discuss new and exciting texts.

• Advisor: Ms. Carroll
• Student Leadership: TBA
• Meeting Dates: TBA