Pequea Valley High SchoolExtra Curricular Activities

Club Name What do they do? Advisor

AFS, American Field Service

AFS club has a variety of projects and fun activities throughout the year. With some of the money we raise, we support a child through Children International and help other good causes. When we have an exchange student at PVHS we include him/her in our activities and help him/her feel at home here. Also, we participate in the GAPP Exchange program with a high school in Germany.

Mrs. Rachael Moon

Room 9

Athletic ProgramThe Pequea Valley Athletic Department believes that a dynamic program of student activities is vital to the educational development of the student. The athletic department provides a variety of experiences to enhance the development of positive student habits and attitudes that will prepare them for adult life in a democratic society. Athletics functions as an integral part of the total curriculum. It offers opportunities so serve the institution, to assist in the development of positive relationships and goodwill, to promote self-realization, all-around growth, and good citizenship qualities. Eligibility for participating in the athletics program requires a student to have written permission of a parent, pass a physical exam and be under 19 years of age for interscholastic athletics.

Boys: Football Girls: Field Hockey Soccer Cheerleading Golf Soccer Basketball Basketball Tennis Tennis Wrestling Softball Baseball

Mr. Dan Myers

Athletic Director

PULSEPULSE club is for any student 9-12 with an interest in STEM related topics. Specifically, this club focuses on one grand challenge for the 21st century and structures its activities around that. The theme for this year is solar energy. Students will test, design and research various applications of solar energy and solar cells with the ultimate goal of to a building or district use of this technology.

Mr. John MacKayMr. Rob King

Room 7

Choral ProgramThe choral program at PVHS strives for excellence in music education through the performance of quality choral literature. The 100 - plus voice Concert Choir is open to all students in the high school who successfully complete a short audition. A rigorous audition process selects the finest singers in grades 10-12 for membership in the Chamber Singers who also sing in the Concert Choir. The program has garnered recognition at the state level and beyond through performances by individual students and the Chamber Singers at PMEA and ACDA festivals and conferences.

Mr. Nathan Bankert

Room 4

Color GuardColor Guard is a group that works in conjunction with the Marching Band and does not involve playing instruments. The students who are in color guard perform routines to the music of the Marching Band with flags, swing flags, and other various pieces of equipment at football and soccer games, parades, and other Marching Band shows. Practices are held 1-2 times a week for a select number of days in the summer and fall to learn routines and prepare for the performances. Tryouts are usually held in the spring before school is out. No experience is required; the teaching of how to use the equipment is provided before tryouts.

Mrs. Jennifer Bilby

Room 30

FBLA – Future Business Leaders

of America

FBLA involves leadership training through a variety of workshops. Field trips to businesses and colleges, volunteer opportunities, support for state projects, and academic competitions are all part of this club.  The competitions may result in overnight trips in Pennsylvania and throughout the US for further competitions.  All activities in FBLA are optional to members.  Members may pick and choose which activities in the club they wish to be a part of or may be involved in every opportunity the club has to offer if they so desire.

Mr. Ed Lapp

Room 13

FFAThe FFA is a National Organization for students studying Agriculture. The primary purpose of the FFA is to foster and develop leadership, cooperation and citizenship. The Pequea Valley Chapter, one of the most active of the FFA chapters in Lancaster County, is a working organization which sponsors several annual projects in our community -- Holiday Citrus Fruit from Florida and a Cherry Pie Social. It has also "adopted" a stretch of Route 772. Pequea Valley FFA members participate in many contests including various local, state, and national competitions. Recreational activities are offered on a countywide basis. Finally, each year the Pequea Valley FFA Chapter sponsors a Parent/Member banquet to show appreciation to school and community leaders, as well as the members’ parents.

Mr. Doug MasseMrs. Jasmine VanSant

Room 1

Instrumental ProgramThe instrumental music program includes several ensembles (Concert/Marching Bands, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, and Brass Ensemble). The Marching/ Concert Band is open to all students in highschool who complete a short audition. A more detailed audition process selectsthe finest instrumentalists for Wind and Jazz Ensembles. From time to time, small combos are formed for specific performance occasions.

Mr. Jim Ackerman

Room 2

InteractThis is a Rotary sponsored club that is a community outreach club. Interact participates in at least one local project and at least one international project each year. The basic idea of the club is to volunteer time in helping others. Some of the projects our school is involved with are: Habitat for Humanity, MS Walk, feeding breakfast to the homeless, visiting local retirement communities, roadside clean-up just to name a few. If you like to help others and would like to add volunteer community service to your resume, this is the club for you.

Mr. Josiah Moon

Room 8

MusicalThe musical annually produces a Broadway-style show with a student cast that is selected by audition. The production gives students an exceptional opportunity to showcase their singing, acting and dancing talents. Students also are able to participate in other aspects of the show including the pit orchestra, and stage and tech crews as well as assisting in set painting and construction. This activity begins in December or January culminating with the production’s opening in late February or early March.

Mr. Nathan Bankert

Room 4

AEVIDUM

Aevidum’s goal is to create positive mental health environments where all students feel accepted, appreciated, acknowledged, and cared for in schools and communities across the nation. The word Aevidum means “I’ve got your back,” was created by students in 2004 after their classmate died by suicide. The Aevidum message is delivered creatively through a series of student-generated materials, interactive displays, high-energy assemblies, community events, music, artwork, stories, PSAs, etc. At the core of Aevidum is an educational philosophy that empowers students to take responsibility to make a difference.

Mr. Jason Davis

Counseling Office

NHS –National Honor Society

Selection to membership in the National Honor Society is based upon the qualities of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. To be eligible for consideration as a member to the NHS, an individual must attain a minimum scholastic average of 3.2 based on the school grading system. Qualified students are selected for National Honor Society membership by a majority vote of the faculty council on the basis of these qualities. These four qualities must be demonstrated not only in school activities and extracurricular functions, but also in the community and at home. The faculty council consists of five (5) members selected by the principal. The Induction Ceremony takes place in December. Information packets and scoring procedures are available upon request. NHS students perform service projects as a part of the membership requirements.

Mr. Dale Amspacher

Room 11

Peer HelpersBraves Club

The Peer Helpers organization is a group of caring students in grades 10-12 who want to make a positive difference in our school by reaching out in friendship to other students. Peer Helpers are connected with new students entering our school, students who need tutoring, those who are going through a rough time at home or school, students who are lonely or isolated, etc. They will schedule meetings to share ideas and feelings. There is a required two-day training session during which Peer Helpers will learn how to be effective listeners and communicators. Besides focusing on one-on-one relationships, Peer Helpers will actively participate in service projects inside, such as “Random Acts of Santa”, and outside of school, such as serving lunch at the Water Street Rescue Mission. Peer Helpers will be expected to attend the regular meetings. In the spring applications will be accepted for Peer Helpers for the new school year.

Mrs. Colleen WengerMs. Jen Brooks

Prom CommitteeThe Prom Committee is a voluntary group of 11th grade students who plan and implement the annual Junior-Senior Prom. The initial sign-up meeting is traditionally held during Picture Day in the fall. The junior class officers are responsible for conducting the subsequent meetings, which are held at 7AM. If you are a junior and you like to plan special events this group is for you.

Ms. Lauren Schaubach

Room 32

Quiz BowlQuiz Bowl is an opportunity for students to compete in academic competitions against other schools. Students are quizzed on a variety of topics in math, science, literature, history, geography, art, music, world language, current events, sports and entertainment. Students have opportunities to answer questions individually and to work together as a team to answer bonus questions awarded when an individual answers correctly. The PV Quiz Bowl Team competes in the Lancaster-Lebanon League and also participates in several Saturday tournaments during the school year.

Mr. Rob JoinerMr. Charles Goodrich

Room 26

Ski & Snowboard Club The PVHS Ski and Snowboard club is available to any interested student who enjoys these winter sports or wants to learn. Opportunities for group discounts toward local ski resorts are available. In addition the club takes a “big” trip to ski resorts such as Killington, VT, Mount Snow, VT and other over-night destinations.

Mrs. Sandy Whiteside

PVIS

Stage 772Stage 772 is the student drama organization that produces the fall play each year. It is comprised of cast and crewmembers who audition for the play or sign up to help on committees. This activity begins in September and ends in November with the production of the play.

Ms. Mindy LappMs. Alicia Trescavage

PVIS

Student Council Student Council is the voice of the student body. The purpose of this organization is to develop responsibility, initiative, leadership and school spirit among the students of Pequea Valley High School. It exists so that students have a medium within which to express and discuss their ideas and suggestions, and to stimulate a spirit of cooperation among the students, faculty, and administration. Elections are held each spring.

Mr. Rob Webb

Room 21

TSA – Technology Student

AssociationThe Technology Student Association is a club that provides opportunities for students to develop and showcase their talents. Competitions in technology events are held on a regional, state, and national level. The Pequea Valley chapter of TSA is known throughout the state as one of the top programs. It is also gaining recognition in the national arena, due to strong showings in the national competitions over the last few years.

Mr. Rob DorshimerMr. Tim Hess

Room 3 or 10

Varsity Club To be considered for active membership you must be a student who earns a varsity letter in a sport. Honorary members are the superintendent, the high school principal, assistant principal, director of athletics, a member of the school faculty, and all former club members who have graduated after January 1, 1967. The purpose of the club is to unite all high school athletes in various sports in order to promote a common unity, friendship, social life, and a wholesome attitude toward high school athletics and school life.

Mr. Dan Myers

Athletic Director

YEARBOOKYearbook

The Pequoian is the Pequea Valley High School yearbook and is designed by students who are members of the yearbook staff. The book is a 172 page pictorial and written record of the year's events, organizations, activities, and classes. Being on the yearbook staff offers the opportunity for practice in journalism, photography, art, and business experience.

Mrs. Rachael Moon

Room 9

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