STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Student Council is an elected organization of students dedicated to improving the school for the benefit of all students. The Student Council assists in the planning and organization of all major student activities including Homecoming, Spirit Day, and the Follies. It is open to all students. Meetings are held after school. Meeting dates and times are published in the school calendar. Election of officers is held in the spring. Advisor: Mr. Dan Tesoro 488-9630

Class Boards promote school and class spirit and represent the students of the grade. They also plan activities such as the Senior Prom and Junior Dinner-Dance, purchase of class rings, dances, Homecoming Parade, and Spirit Day activities. Class Boards are open to all students in the grade who want to contribute their time and ideas. Elections of class officers are held in the spring, except for the 7

th grade elections, which are held in October.

Participation on the Class Board instills a sense of responsibility, leadership, and individual growth through involvement in class and school activities. The Class Boards meet on Wednesdays after school.

We take pride in our co-curricular program at Sewanhaka High School. Participation adds another dimension to the high school experience, creating treasured memories.

It also provides an opportunity for students to learn skills and competencies which will help them become competitive in college, career, and life in general. These activities:

Give our students Purpose

Teach our students Responsibility

Enhance feelings of Involvement

Require commitment and Dedication

Encourage us to strive for Excellence

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Another example of

SEWANHAKA PRIDE Mrs. Debra Lidowsky Principal 488-9600

Ms. Daisy Amaris Director of Student Activities 488-9600 (Ext. 9649)

ALL CLASS MEMBERS ARE WELCOME!

Class of 2016 Advisors: Ms. Danielle Cavallo Mr. Joseph Botka 488-9632 Meets in Room 104 (Wed)

Class of 2017 Advisors: Ms. Michelle Moratto Mr. Jstin Mirsky 488-9623 Meets in the library (Wed)

Class of 2018 Advisor: Mrs. Samantha Farina Mrs. Christine Moffett 488-9623 Meeting Room TBD (Wed)

Class of 2019 Advisor: Mr. Joseph Nola 488-9644 Meets in the Library (Wed)

Class of 2020 Advisor: Ms. Meredith Herbert 488-9636 Meets in Room 203 (Wed)

Class of 2021 Advisors: Ms. Deidre Kelly Mrs. Debra Wichard 488-9636 Meeting Room TBD (Wed)

ACADEMIC ORGANIZATIONS

NAME OF CLUB GRADES ADVISOR

Arts and Crafts Club Students have the opportunity to create a variety of craft projects. Meeting days 1

st and 3

rd Wednesdays

Rm 305

7-12

Mrs. Jessica Levine 488-9621

Auto Club This club covers the basic concepts of automotive technology and workplace safety. Accelerate your future and get trained in automotive mechanics. Tuesdays 3-4p.m. Rm VB-2

9-10 Mr. Bob Riordan 488-9637

Chieftain To create a news source that informs as well as entertains students, staff and community on world, national, local and school news.

7-12 Mr. Frank Alfino 488-9623

FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) To help develop character and leadership skills combined with service to school and community through Family and Consumer Sciences Education. Mondays 2:50 p.m. Rm 102A

7-12 Ms. Daisy Amaris Ms. Paula Curci 488-9629

French Club To promote an understanding of and an appreciation for the French language and culture. Wednesdays 2:50-3:30 p.m. Rm. 121

7-12

Ms. Isabelle Acosta 488-9625

ACADEMIC ORGANIZATIONS

NAME OF CLUB GRADES ADVISOR

G.S.A. (Gay/Straight Alliance) To improve understanding and tolerance of people with varying beliefs and preferences. Wednesdays 3 p.m. Rm. 119

9-12

Dr. Glen Borkhuis 488-9675

Italian Club To promote an understanding and appreciation for the Italian language and culture. Thursdays 2:50 p.m. Rm 120

7-12 Mrs. Anna LaGallo 488-9625

Junior Robotics To build and program Lego robots as well as research current topics in science and engineering. Meetings TBA; Technology Room

7-9 Mr. Chris Brustman

Mathletes, Junior High To encourage students to succeed in solving problems and enjoy the challenge given by difficult problems. Mathletes compete against other Nassau County teams in 5 meets per year. Tuesdays 2:45-3:30 p.m. Rm. 132

7-9 Mr. William Fanning 488-9626

Mathletes, Senior High To promote enjoyment of mathematics while challenging students to use their analytical and problem-solving skills. Mathletes compete in Nassau County Competitions. Tuesdays 2:50-3:30 p.m. Rm. 128

10-12

Mrs. Stefanie Dunphy

488-9626

Mock Trial Students will compete in trials as lawyers in actual courtrooms and neighboring schools. Court cases will be related to past and present court cases. Meeting days TBA

9-12 Mr. Chris Nelson 488-9631

Model United Nations To simulate sessions of the U.N. and to compete nationally in mock U.N. situations. Class meets Mon-Fri. 7:00 a.m. Rm. 204

7-12 Mr. Michael Sakowich 488-9631

ACADEMIC ORGANIZATIONS

National Art Honor Society A nationally recognized art organization. Members must have an average of B+ or higher. Meetings will involve portfolio development & studio time. Projects are donated to the community and other organizations. Tuesdays 3:00 p.m. Rm. 310

10-12

Mrs.Tiffany Kerschman

488-9621

National Honor Society To encourage scholarship, character, and leadership combined with service to school and community. Meetings as needed.

11-12 Mrs. Patricia Aiello 488-9626

National Junior Honor Society To encourage scholarship, character, and leadership combined with service to school and community. Meetings as needed. 7:15 a.m. Rm. 124

9-10 Ms. Alison Gordon 488-9622

National Science Honor Society Fostering exploration in the many fields of science and research. Members musts have a 90+ science average. Students participate in service projects which are celebrated at an annual symposium and induction

ceremony held in the spring.

Photography Club Members will have the opportunity to learn about the art of photography and commercial photography. Thursdays 3:00 p.m. Rm 306

11-12

9-12

Mrs.Elizabeth Keating Mrs.Allison Filippone 488-9621

Poets and Writers Club Do you like to write? Join us as we explore

the power of the written word! Through

discussion of good works, we will learn what it means to be writing in the 21st

century. Open to all; future journalists,

songwriters, poets and writers.

Meetings TBD

7-12

Mr. Matthew Curiale 488-9623

Robotics Club To design and build a robot to compete in an annual Robotic Competition. Meets 2-3 hours daily during the 6-week competition period in Jan. and Feb. Weekly prior to that. Rm 101

7-12 Mr. Jack Chen 488-5205

Sculpture Club Explore new methods and materials through sculptural means; methods include CNC milling, 3D printing and stained glass

9-12 Mr. Louie Aragon 488-9621

Sewanha- Con Students will engage in weekly

discussions of anime, manga,

videogames, and movies as well as organize an annual Comic-Con event. Meetings TBA.

9-12

Ms. Daisy Amaris Ms. Tessie Leventelis 488-9629

7-12 Mr. Justin Mirsky 488-9644

Sewanhaka Gems An entrepreneurial endeavor where Students learn all facets of owning a business. Meetings TBA

Sewing Club To promote interpersonal skills through craft-related projects while learning basic sewing skills and develop leadership qualities by involvement in service activities. Tuesdays in Rm 102A

9-12

7-12

Ms. Daisy Amaris Ms. Tessie Leventelis

Ms. Tessie Leventelis

SKILLS USA (A District-wide Program) To develop communication, organization, teamwork and leadership skills. To compete in local, state and national competitions. Open to enrolled Career and Technical Education students only. Wednesdays Bi-weekly Periods 3 & 9 Rm. FB-5

10-12

TBD 488-9637

Spanish Club To promote an understanding of and appreciation for the Spanish language and culture. Fridays; schedule will be posted in Rm. 221.

7-12

Mrs. Liliana Bascetta 488-9625

SPICE (Students Participating In

Community Events) This club allows students opportunities to give back to the community. Bi-monthly Tues. 7:00 a.m. Rm. 226

7-12 Ms.Michelle Papaccio Ms. Patricia Deegan

488-9623/9622

Totem Produces school’s yearbook. Students use online publishing in production process. Meets three or more days a week. Totem office. Rm. 228

9-12 Ms. Karen Walsh 488-9600 ext. 5320

Tri-M Honor Society To provide recognition and motivation for the finest music students in an organization sponsored by the National Association for Music Education

9-12 Ms. Giovanna Ruggiero Mr. Chris Doherty 488-9627

Women in Science To allow students with an interest in science to discuss the challenges women face in the field, pursue interest in a career in science and participate in science essay competitions. Meeting days will posted in the Science Department hallway.

9-12

TBD 488-9630

Woodworking Club To design and build small woodworking projects. Thursdays, Rm. CB-1

World Languages Honor Society To honor World Language scholars and to encourage an appreciation of different world cultures. Meeting days will be posted

7-12

9-12

Mr. Tom Mewhinney 394-4394 Mrs. Carmen Graci 488-9625

MUSIC/PERFORMING ORGANIZATIONS

NAME OF CLUB GRADES ADVISOR

Cheerleaders, Junior High

To encourage SHS junior high football and basketball teams to victory at all home games and to promote school spirit. Tryouts are held in the fall and winter. Practices TBA

7-8 Ms. Leventelis Ms. Debra Prevete

488-9629 488-9626

Color Guard To enhance the performance of the Marching Band through participation in parades and half-time entertainment during football games. Try-outs are held in the Spring. Meets 1-3 times weekly.

8-12 Mrs. Alyson Ruvel 488-9632

Dramatica, Jr. & Dramatica, Sr. To discover the magic of theater and put on the fall and winter productions. To have fun exploring plays & learn about voice, acting, movement and literature.

7-8 Jr. High

9-12

Sr. High

Ms.Kathleen Crimmins 488-9623

Follies Sewanhaka’s annual talent show. Interested students must audition. Auditions will be held March 14-15 and 17 in the auditorium. Performance – April 15.

7-12 Mr. George Tsolekas 488-9623

Marching Band Performs many styles of music, such as Latin, Rock, Swing, and Jazz, at school and community functions. Participation is required for Sr. Band members and is open to all other instrumentalists.

9-12 Mr. Chris Doherty 488-9627

MUSIC/PERFORMING ORGANIZATIONS

NAME OF CLUB

GRADES

ADVISOR

Musical Performances: March 11-12 To prepare for & perform in student musical production (acting, singing, music, stage sets, stage crew). Auditions TBA. Meets daily Dec.-March 4. Auditorium. Eve. Rehearsals.

7-12 Ms. Chakira Doherty

Rockettes To promote school spirit by participating in parades, pep rallies, football & basketball games, as well as many other school activities. Tryouts are held in the spring. Practices Tues. & Thurs. 3:00–5:00 p.m. Lobby.

9-12

Ms. Danielle Cavallo 488-9625

Stage Band Offers experienced instrumentalists the opportunity to move away from the concert band medium and immerse themselves in Big Band, Swing, Latin, Rock, & Pop music. Performs at various events throughout the school year. Meeting days TBA.

8-12 Mr. Chris Doherty 488-9627

Voices of Harmony Sewanhaka’s advanced contemporary a cappella group. Students are selected by audition and must be enrolled in chorus at least 50% of the time. Mondays 7:30-9pm.

9-12 Mrs. Rachel Daloia 488-9627

SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

NAME OF CLUB

GRADES

ADVISOR

Builders Club A local chapter of an international organization for junior high students to provide service and help build pride in school, home, and community. Meetings: TBD

7-8 Lynn Jansen 488-9630 Diane Ventura 488-9631

Key Club Provides service to family, community, and school by raising money for charities and volunteering time to improve the community in which we live. Mondays 2:45 Rm. 212

9-12 Mrs. Diane Ondris 488-9631

P.A. Club (Sound & Lighting Club) To provide experience in theatrical areas such as lighting, sound, and stage management. To provide services for all groups and activities throughout the school where either sound and/or lighting is needed. Meeting times vary.

7-12 Mr. Chris Brustman 488-9637

S.A.D.D. (Students Against

Destructive Decisions) Students work to raise the level of consciousness concerning the consequences of decisions which lead to a destructive lifestyle. Tuesdays 2:50p.m. Rm 130

9-12 Ms.Valentina Forgione 488-9626

Service Club To assist the students, faculty, and public at all events held at Sewanhaka High School. Duties include ticket-taking and seating for all events. Meets last Tuesday of the month or as needed. Rm. 313

7-12 Ms. Alison Gordon 488-9622

STAC (Students and Teachers

Against Cancer) Helps raise money for cancer care organizations. Bi-monthly meetings. Tuesdays 2:50 p.m. Rm 104

7-12 Ms. Antonietta Cesare Ms. Alyson Ruvel 488-9632

SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

NAME OF CLUB

Stage Crew

To construct sets and props for school drama, musical, and other performances. Meets monthly. Room CB-1.

GRADES

11-12

ADVISOR Mr. Chris Brustman 488-9637

The Green Club To recycle plastic, glass and aluminum containers and newspapers throughout the building and to landscape areas of Sewanhaka property. Thursdays 3:00pm Rm. 325

7-12 Ms. Yvonne Sherwood 488-9630