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Updated for
2007-2008
THE ARROWHEAD
Advisor: Kathryn Ermie
The Arrowhead is the high school student newspaper. If you're
an aspiring writer or you like to draw or take photos, The Arrowhead is
a great way to get hands-on experience, build a portfolio and have fun
at the same time! Reporters and artists are always needed.
Members of the Arrowhead staff are expected to contribute one to three
articles per paper-by the necessary deadlines. Examples of past
articles include editorials, sports articles, school news stories,
current events, trivia, advice columns and college spotlights. New
ideas are always welcome.
ART
CLUB
Advisor: Jamie Murray and Michael York
Meetings: Weekly
The art club is open to all students in grades 9-12. Meetings are held
weekly to accommodate student schedules. The art club is an opportunity
for students to explore the world of art in an atmosphere that is less
rigorous than a formal academic program. Students will select and work
on various small art projects throughout the year. The art club is
focused on fundraising to support Mohonasen Art Scholarships for
graduating seniors pursuing a major in art at college.
AUDIOVISUAL
CLUB
Advisor: Richard Burega
Meetings: As announced
The Audiovisual Club provides students with
opportunities throughout the year to film and broadcast
various school events.
COLOR GUARD
Advisor: Lori Marshall
NOTE: Begins practicing in July of each school year
Mohonasen's Color Guard is open to students in Grades 8-12. The
Guard accompanies the Marching Band at competitive field shows and
parades. Guard members add a bit of pizzazz to the band by
flashing and twirling batons, flags and rifles and dancing while the
band performs. Members also compete against other color guards in
New York State and beyond. Students also have the option of
participating in the Indoor Guard during the winter months. It is
also possible for instrumental students to participate in Color
Guard. Students are usually asked to attend meetings before the
school year is over and are expected to attend practices beginning in
July and participating in Band Camp, held the last two weeks of August.
DANCE CLUB
Co-advisors: Danielle Hunt and Melissa Goncerz;
Choreographer: Maria Colomarino
Students interested in honing their dance skills are
welcome to attend the bi-weekly meetings. Dance group A
is geared toward students who have dance experience.
Dance group B is geared toward students who are
beginners. All students
provide their own music and work on perfecting their
hip-hop dance moves.
HISTORY CLUB
Advisors: Dennae Hughes, Jennifer Montrym and Autumn Ruckert
Meetings: Monthly
The History Club's goal is to explore issues in World
and American history through activities, movies, field
trips and discussions. Come and promote a deeper
understanding of the world around us. Available to all
high school students.
IMPRESSIONS
Advisors: Sandra Rowbo
Meetings: Every other Monday
The Impressions staff helps design and create the high school
literary magazine. Any student can join the staff, and all
students (grades K-12) are encouraged to submit their poetry, stories,
tributes and artwork to the magazine. The Impressions staff
chooses what will be published and is responsible for the design and
production of the magazine. At the end of the year, it's printed
and distributed to students and staff at Mohonasen.
INTERNATIONAL
CLUB
Advisors: Lynne Macko and Heather Clikeman
Meetings: As announced
The International Club is a forum for students who wish to learn more
about other countries, customs and peoples, to explore
their heritage, broaden their world view, and
ultimately, to foster world peace. The club is not an
honor society, and is open to all high school students
who meet club criteria. Students do not have to be
studying a foreign language in order to join the
club.
KEY CLUB
Advisors: Latefa Lang
Meetings: Once a week
KEY Club stands for Kiwanis Educated Youth and is a club that is
dedicated to helping others -- much like its sponsor, the Rotterdam
Kiwanis Club. All
students are welcome to join and get involved in a wide variety of
worthy projects. These include working at the annual pancake
dinner on Homecoming Weekend and sponsoring the annual senior citizen's
prom. Most recently, the KEY Club organized a blood drive and monetary
collection at Community Day at Mohonasen, September 10, 2005, to help
Hurricane Katrina efforts. Past KEY Club activities have included packing food baskets to
deliver to poor families on Thanksgiving, volunteering at
soup kitchens and the Salvation Army, sponsoring Kids' Night Out at
Pinewood School and fundraising for many local good causes/local
charities. Students in KEY Club are also involved with Mohonasen's
district-wide Youth Connections Committee which organizes service
projects for students in grades K-12. Many members also attend the Key Club Convention in Monticello, New York
for one weekend each March.
MASTERMINDS
Advisors: Martha Mallon and Katie Pierson
Meetings: Announced at least a week in advance
Masterminds is a high school version of the quiz show Jeopardy.
Students test their knowledge of high school subjects, as well as pop
culture by competing against schools from around the region, generally
on a monthly basis beginning in December. Students in grades 9-12
are encouraged to join the team, since a broad variety of knowledge is
needed. Practice sessions are usually held a day or two in advance
of each competition to help students sharpen their thinking
skills. Masterminds offers a little bit of everything:
competition, learning, and lots of fun!
MOHON MASQUE THEATRE CLUB
Advisor: Dr. Margaret Gray
Assistant: Kathleen Derochie
Meetings: As announced
"All the world's a stage" -- at least that's what many
aspiring actors and actresses might believe. Mohon Masque
generally puts on two plays each year -- one in late fall/early winter and
a major musical production in the spring. Mohon Masque has a
reputation for putting on outstanding performances with excellent
attendance from loyal fans in the community. Tryouts and
rehearsals are announced at least a week in advance to give students
time to prepare. Even if acting, singing, and dancing aren't for
you, there are many other ways to get involved in the plays.
Directing, stage crew, set building, costumes, fundraising and lighting
are just a few of the behind the scenes opportunities for students. Also
keep an eye out for summer productions that are advertised in the annual
guide to summer courses.
ODYSSEY OF THE MIND
Advisor: Lori Ranze
Meetings: Each team sets its own schedule and works with a volunteer
coach.
Creative problem-solving comes from teamwork, cooperation and
risk-taking. That's the principle behind Odyssey of the Mind, an
international problem-solving competition that is both fun and
challenging. Students team up to work on one of several open-ended
problems that the international OM organization poses each year.
For example, one problem may require students to build a structure that
meets specific guidelines...Another problem may require a theatrical
solution that is written and performed by students. The problems
are the same for all teams but the solutions vary based on the
innovation of the students involved. There is a regional
competition each spring and, depending on how students score, they may
proceed to the state level or beyond.
PEERS FOR
PEACE
Advisor: Nick Coupas
Meetings: Bi-weekly
Peers for Peace Diversity Club is a group committed to
building a welcoming community for all students by
addressing issues of intolerance. During bi-weekly
meetings, diversity club members will work together to
plan school activities that promote tolerance and
acceptance of all people throughout the school. New
members are always welcome!
PEER MEDIATION
Advisors: Rebecca Pauley, Diane Blinn and Nick Coupas
Meetings: Announced in advance.
Student mediators are trained to help other students resolve
conflicts in a constructive, non-violent fashion. Any student can
request mediation at any time during the school year. Peer
mediators sit down with the students who are in conflict and help them
identify the source of the problem and find lasting solutions that
satisfy both parties. Students who are interested in becoming peer
mediators must attend 12-hours of training. It is a worthwhile
experience for any student-particularly those interested in counseling
or law careers.
SCIENCE
CLUB
Advisor: Jennifer Cristaldi and David Lendrum
Meetings: Monthly
The Mohonasen Science Club provides
students with an opportunity to participate in science outside of the
typical classroom setting. The club creates a forum for scientific
discussion and hands-on science activities. Planned activities include
area hikes/trips, spearheading recycling efforts, sponsoring guest
speakers on science topics, cleaning up Mohonasen and an annual year-end
trip or event.
SCIENCE
OLYMPIAD
Advisor: Lua Rafalik
Meetings: As announced
The Science Olympiad is a team of students who compete
against other school districts in various arenas of
science. Students meet to develop their skills in
different areas of competition. The Science Olympiad is
open to all students grades 9-12 with an interest in
scientific competition. The team participates in three
mini-olympiads in preparation for the regional
competition in February.
SKI
& SNOWBOARD CLUB
Advisor: Rob Buehler
Skiing: Generally January through March
Whether you're an old pro or completely new
to the sport, the Ski & Snowboard Club offers a chance to have fun
at a sport you'll enjoy for years. Members go skiing and/or
snowboarding at various mountains in the northeast from January into
March. Round-trip transportation is provided and membership is
open to students in Grades 6-12. There is a fee of roughly $225
to cover the cost of lift tickets and bus transportation.
STUDENT
SENATE
Advisors: Jennifer Montrym and Priscilla Perry
Meetings: As announced
Student Senate is open to students in
grades 9-12. Promoting student leadership and providing community
service are the main goals of Mohonasen's Student Senate. Officers
are elected at the start of each school year for: president, vice
president, secretary, treasurer, representatives to the Board of
Education, and class officers for each grade. The Student
Senate sponsors two blood drives every year, the Band Jam during Respect
Week at the high school and a holiday food drive.
TECHNOLOGY
CLUB
Advisor: George Reluzco
Meetings: Bi-weekly
The Technology Club is open to students in grades 9-12.
Examples of club activities include: constructing and
programming Boe-BotsTM,
flying remote-controlled airplanes, and projects to
benefit the community and the school. The Technology
Club mission statement is: "As members of the
Technology Club, we strive to expand our knowledge
beyond the course curriculums through various hands-on
projects. By applying our acquired knowledge, we hope to
partake in activities that serve to improve our school
and community."
TOTEM
-- SCHOOL
YEARBOOK
Advisor: Ann Von Stetina
Meetings: As announced
Members of the yearbook staff work hard all
year to create a great record of memories and noteworthy events of the
year. Jobs include photography, layout and design, caption-writing
and information gathering. Joining the yearbook staff can be lots
of fun- but it's also lots of work. There are strict deadlines to
meet and priorities to be set. The staff always has a great time
though and all the hard work and persistence pays off at the end of the
year when the finished product is printed and distributed.
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