Sanford H.

Calhoun High School

Extracurricular Clubs starting at 2:35
2023-2024

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE CLUB: Ms. Ritaccio, Advisor

Meeting Day: TBD, Location: TBD
The ASL club works to bring awareness about the deaf culture while teaching ASL to the school community.
The club aims to provide students with ASL skills and knowledge of the deaf and hard of hearing communities
in order to apply ASL to their own lives.

ANIMAL ADVOCATE CLUB: Ms. Sweeny, Advisor

Meeting Day: Tuesday, Location: 304 Every other week
Animal Advocates will concentrate on education and awareness of global animal issues. Invasive species,
exotic pet trading, poaching, animal migration and habitat destruction will be our main topics

ART CLUB: Mr. M. Goldberg, Advisor

Meeting Day: Wednesday (unless alternate day is announced), Location: B174
The art club gives all students a chance to have an experience in the visual arts, whether or not they are a
current art student. The club is largely focused on group challenges and experiences. No art experience is
necessary to join.

A.C.E.S: Ms. Riddiough, Advisors

Meeting Day/Time/Location: As announced
Athletes Compassionately Educating Students is a student leadership program for students who are drug and
alcohol free. It is a club that promotes involvement in positive activities such as sports and clubs to prevent
drug and alcohol use. Students in the club serve as positive role models for younger students by going to the
elementary schools of North Merrick and speaking to them about these issues as well as preparing them for
the middle schools. Students in this club also attend several training sessions at Molloy University to prepare
them for delivering positive and instructional messages about high school to elementary school students.

ASIAN CULTURE CLUB: Ms. Finneran, Advisor

Meeting day: Monday, Location: 125 Every other week
Asian Culture Club is a club made to bring better representation and awareness to the Asian population of
Calhoun High School.
ASTRONOMY CLUB: Ms. Litwin, Advisor
Meeting Day: Monday, Location: 302 Every other week
Join the Astronomy Club and embark on a cosmic journey like never before! Explore the wonders of the night sky, learn
about celestial bodies, and unravel the mysteries of the universe. Whether you are a stargazer or a curious beginner,
our club offers engaging discussions and exciting projects. Discover the beauty of the cosmos with us and ignite your
passion for the starts and beyond!

BOOK CLUB: Ms. Boland, Advisor

Meeting Day: Once a month, Location: Library Classroom
Book club is for those of us who love to read. We have open conversations about the nature of the characters we meet.
We embark on the journeys that strong plotlines invite readers to take part in.

THE BREAKFAST CLUB: Mr. Drescher, Advisors

Meeting Day: Monday, Location: East Cafeteria
The Breakfast Club is a fun and diverse club without labels that has formed with the mission of promoting
positive face-to-face interactions without pre-judgment. We bring diversity together as we discuss positive
impacts we can have on society.

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA: Ms. Friedmann, Advisor

Meeting Day: TBA, Time: 4:30-6:00 PM, Location: TBA
The Calhoun Chamber Orchestra is an extracurricular ensemble for students enrolled in an orchestra class. The
ensemble focuses on community performances and modern music.

CHECKERS CLUB: Mr. Thomann, Advisor

Meeting Day: Monday, Location: 213
A club that meets once-twice a month after the fall season, where you can relax and play checkers against your peers!
Records are kept throughout the year to keep things competitive!

CHESS CLUB: Mr. Dolan, Advisor

Meeting Day: Wednesday. Location: Library
The students compete in a chess matches weekly and set up a few tournaments throughout the year.

CALHOUN COMMUNITY CLUB (COMMUNITY CUPBOARD): Mr. Melkonian, Advisor

Meeting Day: Friday, Location: Attendance Office
The purpose of this club is to organize community service events in the school community Mission and to help
others through service and have a positive impact on the lives of others. Follow us on social media:
Instagram: @communityclub18, Twitter: @communityclub18, Facebook: Calhoun Club

COLTURE CLUB: Dr. Goldberg, Advisor

Meeting Day: Friday, Location: Room 207
Comprised of a diverse group of individuals, the International Buddy Club intends to further
interconnect students of all ethnic and linguistic backgrounds. Through educating one another on our
different cultures, values, and traditions, we strive to manifest a sense of belonging amongst students
of various racial and ethnic roots, thereby bridging the gap between minority and majority populations.
Throughout the year, we will be hosting a variety of interactive activities that will allow members to
experience foods, belief systems, and ways of life in different parts of the world, all while encouraging
bonding and friendship. Join us! All are welcome, any time of year.

COMPUTER CLUB: Dr. D. Goldberg, Advisor

Meeting Day: Thursday, Location: 102
The Computer Club is an organization for any student interested in computers, digital applications, web
building and design, and technology in general. We meet about once a week to work on various projects in all
of those categories.
C.O.P.E (Collectively Overcoming Problems Effectively): Ms. Melo, Advisor
Meeting Day: Every other Wednesday, Location: TBA
C.O.P.E (Cooperatively Overcoming Problems Effectively) is Calhoun’s student-led initiative to improve mental
health in a for-youth, by-youth environment. C.O.P.E aims to empower teens to become catalysts of change by
combating student mental health stigma and cultural misinformation. Through stress relieving activities,
fundraisers, peer mentoring and more, Calhoun students decide how to tackle these issues in a way that is
relevant to them, their peers, and the Calhoun community in order to achieve the goal of normalizing the
conversation around mental health.
DEBATE TEAM: Mr. Caramanica, Advisor
Meeting Day: TBD, Location: TBD
Allows students to debate certain topics and current events.

DECA: Ms. Tumminelli, Advisor

Meeting Day: Every other Wednesday, Location: B176
Calhoun DECA is a student organization whose program of leadership and personal development is designed
specifically for students interested in marketing, management and entrepreneurship. The goals of DECA are to
promote leadership development, civic consciousness, social intelligence and vocational understanding.

ENGINEERING CLUB: Mr. Catapano, Advisor

Meeting Day: Tuesday, Location: 200
A club where students who are interested in Engineering are able to design and build projects in order to prepare
themselves for becoming an engineer in the future. Some projects include design projects, 3d printing, and many more.

EXPRESS YOURSELF: Ms. Hodson and Ms. Martin, Advisors

Meeting Day: Thursday, October-May, Location: East Cafeteria
Express Yourself is a partnership of the On Tour Company students and the Prep for Life students. The On
Tour Drama students are mentors who empower students with special needs to sing, act, and dance. The main
goal of the club is to promote social skills, build friendships and gain confidence. The club runs from October to
May. Performances are held during the Calhoun Thanksgiving Community Dinner, SEPTA Transition Night,
and in the spring for peers, teachers and family to enjoy!

FRESHMAN CLASS: Ms. Andrade, Advisor

Meeting Day: Friday, Location: 312
The Freshman Class and its officers are responsible for making decisions on behalf of the entire class,
fundraising money, and planning events. All freshmen are welcome. Come out and support your class.

GSA/GENDER EQUALITY CLUB: Mr. Formato, Advisor

Meeting Day: Wednesday, Location: 217

GLAMOUR CLUB: Ms. Boland, Advisor

Meeting Day: Saturday, Time: TBA, Location: Local nursing home every other Saturday
If you are interested in community service and giving of your time to brighten the days of those who now reside in one
of our local nursing homes, GlamourGals may be just the fit. We meet twice a month and traditionally visit the local
nursing home every other Saturday. It's a wonderful way to learn about the generation that shaped the world we live in
today; the residents enjoy having our volunteers paint their nails and talk about their lives.

GROWTH MINDSET: Mr. Palazzo, Mr. Clark, Advisor

Meeting Day: Wednesday, Location 233 alternating with Key Club dates
In this club, we will work together on our individual discipline and motivation, where it can be applied to our daily lives
to improve ourselves as people, and strengthen our minds. To spread our wisdom and advice, we will create podcast
where there will be episodes that come in waves to inspire and help ourselves and others.
HOOFBEATS: Mr. Boland, Advisor
Meeting Day: Monday, Location: 218
Hoofbeats is the official student newspaper of Calhoun, informing students, teachers, and the community of the
school’s news and events. The paper is produced five times a year and spotlights the latest happenings on and
around campus. Filled with news, sports, editorials, entertainment, and more, the paper serves as a source
and forum for students. A nationally recognized and award winning newspaper, Hoofbeats is written and edited
by the students and does its best to capture the essence of the goings on within the hallways of Calhoun.

COLTURE CLUB: Ms. Sycoff, Dr. Goldberg, Advisors

Meeting Day: Friday, \\Location: Lobby

JUNIOR CLASS: Ms. Arresto, Advisor

Meeting Day: Monday, Location: 123
The Junior Class and its officers are responsible for making decisions on behalf of the entire class, fundraising
money, and planning events. All juniors are welcome. Come out and support your class.

KEY CLUB: Ms. Ruvolo, Ms. Stabile, Advisors

Meeting Day: Wednesday, Location: West Cafe
This club consists of students who volunteer their time with various fundraisers and charities. They support the
entire community taking part in numerous street fairs and events, as well as donating and participating in walks
for a cause.

MATH TEAM: Mr. Lessig, Mr. Haruthunian, Advisors

Meeting Day: Tuesday, Location: 308
The Math Team is comprised of members from all grade levels who share an enthusiasm of math. We will be
participating in the Nassau County Interscholastic Math League competitions.

MEDIA CLUB: Ms. Hollings, Advisor

Meeting Day: TBA, Location: Library Classroom
Media Club will focus on how to create and publish newsworthy stories via social media and YouTube. We will
work on skills such as filming, editing and the art of communication through media.

MEDICAL CLUB: Ms. Fico, Advisor

Meeting Day: Monday, Location: TBA
Students who participate in the club will engage in medical volunteer work, including fundraising for certain
charities or volunteering at a hospital, such as NUMC for a day in the pediatric ward.

MODEL CONGRESS: Mr. Lipari, Mrs. Yuricic, Advisors

Meeting Day: Monday, Location: 126
Model Congress is a group of students who meet regularly to discuss current national issues being discussed
in Congress. They take on roles of representatives and debate and vote whether or not bills should become
laws. The class actively works to develop future leaders in government and inform the student body of
important bills that might affect them.

MODEL UN: Ms. Khan, Mr. Formato, Advisors

Meeting Day: Thursday, PM, Location: 128
The National High School Model United Nations is bringing a global perspective to future leaders. Model U.N.
offers students a simulation of the diplomacy, problem solving, and the responsibilities of the United Nations.
The students make up the various delegations of the U.N. and play the role of diplomats in the United Nations
within the various committees. Through effective role-playing, Delegates must make an effort to solve
international problems. This task, however, must be accomplished without violating the bounds of the member
states’ national charter.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: Mrs. Kemp, Ms. Merola, Advisors
Meeting Day: As necessary, Time/Location: As announced
The Calhoun High School National Honor Society is both a service and academic honor society that serves the
Calhoun community. Members must fulfill the five point requirement to graduate as members of the honor
society. Inductions are held in the spring for juniors and in the fall for seniors.

OPEN HEART ORIGAMI CLUB: Ms. Reischman, Advisor

Meeting Day: Monday, Location 312 every other week
I created open heart origami lab to share a simple art of paper folding coupled with mindful intentions to connect with
yourself, people around you, and others to strive for greater collective well-being. OHO Lab is a safe space where we can
be open about our experiences without feeling judged. By being present for one another and learning to listen with our
hearts, we create a loving energy of connectedness to whoever receives the card. Spread love and connection through
open heart origami (lab)!

PEGASUS: Mr. Boland, Ms. Boland, Advisors

Meeting Day: Wednesday, Location: 209
This club creates and publishes Pegasus, Calhoun's Literary Magazine. Club members have the opportunity to
be involved in all stages of the process including creation of literary and artwork, editing, layout, selection of
work, etc.

PHILOSOPHY CLUB: Ms. Finneran, Advisor

Meeting Day: Every other Friday, Location: 125
Students engage in open discussion about philosophical questions that boggle the mind every day.

PING PONG CLUB: Mr. Demsky, Mr. Ortiz, Advisors

Meeting Day: Thursday, Location: Auditorium Lobby (January& February)
We alternate between holding singles and doubles tournaments and we have opportunities for kids to just have
free plays as well. No equipment is needed (we will provide everything). Follow our Club Instagram for more
details @calhounpingpong

POETRY CLUB: Ms. D. Boland, Advisor

Meeting Day: Every other Monday, Time: 2:35, Location: As announced
The study of language and word choice as it defines and conveys the human experience is often captured by the writers
of poetry. If you love to read and write poetry, then please think about stopping by Poetry Club.

PREP COMPUTER CLUB: Mr. Drescher, Advisor

Meeting Day: Wednesday, Location: 111
PREP Computer Club will provide students the opportunity to expand their computer skills while socializing
with peers. Students will be educated about computer/internet safety and will complete projects using various
basic software programs as well as internet resources.
PULSE: (By Audition) Ms. Pincus, Advisor
Meeting Day: Monday, Time: 2:35, Location: Auditorium
Pulse is a select, audition only choir specializing mostly in a cappella popular music of multiple genres. They perform at
many school and community functions throughout the year sometimes at night and on weekends.

PULSE: Mrs. Pincus, Advisor

Meeting Day: TBA, Time: TBA, Location: TBA
Pulse is a select, audition only choir specializing mostly in a cappella popular music of multiple genres. They perform at
many school and community functions throughout the year.
RACIAL EQUITY CLUB: Ms. Finneran, Advisor
Meeting Day: Friday, Location: TBA
Racial Equity Club aims to promote racial awareness amongst students and engage the club members in
important conversations, activities, and outreach related to this important topic. Our goal is to discuss important
issues and partner with the community to educate and undertake actions to eliminate racism and ensure equity
for students of all backgrounds.

ROCK BAND: (By Audition) Mr. Tumminelli, Advisor

Meeting Day: Wednesday, Location: Auditorium

ROBOTICS CLUB: Mr. Catapano, Advisor

Meeting Day: Monday, Location: 200
A team-oriented competitive club in which students work together to build VEX robots and program them to compete in
events against teams from other schools.

SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions): Ms. Cupo, Advisor

Meeting Day: Monday, Location: B275
Calhoun's SADD Chapter is a local branch of a national organization. Its members consist of students
interested in helping other students refrain from making destructive decisions. SADD's mission is to provide
students with the best prevention and intervention tools possible to deal with the issues of underage drinking,
other drug use, impaired driving, teen violence, etc.

SCIENCE CLUB: Ms. Melo, Ms. Reischman, Ms. Jacovina, Advisors

Meeting Day: Thursday, Location: 300/111 when available
The focus of Science Club is the Science Olympiads competition in February. Students with an interest in
science, art, and construction are highly encouraged to get more information about this county-wide event. It is
a challenging and fun way to practice teamwork, innovation, problem solving, and science! Come join us!

SENIOR CLASS: Ms. Arresto, Advisor

Meeting Day: TBA, Time: TBA, Location: TBA
The Senior Class and its officers are responsible for making decisions on behalf of the entire class, fundraising
money, and planning events. All seniors are welcome. Come out and support your class.

SOPHOMORE CLASS: Mrs. Wagner, Ms. Doran, Advisors

Meeting Day/Time/Location TBD
The Sophomore Class and its officers are responsible for making decisions on behalf of the entire class,
fundraising money, and planning events. All sophomores are welcome. Come out and support your class.

STUDENT COUNCIL (STUDS): Mr. J. Boland, Advisor

Meeting Day: Monday, Location: 208
If you are interested in planning school events and fundraisers, then Student Government is for you! Student
Government helps share students’ ideas, interests, and concerns with teachers and school administrators. We
plan and host school-wide activities such as Pep Rally, Colt Fest and Battle of the Classes, and we hold
several fundraisers for various charities throughout the course of the school year. Please visit us on our
website for more information.
www.calhounstuds.weebly.com
ULTIMATE FRISBEE: Mr. Pisano, Advisor
Meeting Day: Fridays, Location: TBD (check Remind@calfrisbeee for updates)
Similar in play to soccer and basketball, Ultimate Frisbee is a non-contact team sport that is played by
thousands of people all over the world, particularly at the collegiate level. One of the world's fastest growing
sports, Ultimate is a fast-paced game, demanding its players to develop sharp throwing techniques, immense
stamina, agility, and collaborative skills. It is a great way for students to unwind and take a mental break after a
long day in school. Our purpose is simple and straightforward; to have fun, get active, and create a positive
social environment for students. We will be running, jumping, and diving so please dress accordingly. Likewise,
if you are just interested in learning how to throw a Frisbee or want to hangout and watch, we encourage all
newcomers to join in the fun.

WORLD OF DIFFERENCE: Ms. Romito, Advisor

Meeting Day: Thursday, Location: B168
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The World of Difference club is part of a national organization which promotes prejudice reduction in schools.
The World of Difference club has been involved many community-based events that focus on helping the
community. Our most known events are the Halloween and Valentine’s Day Prep dances, The Giving Tree
project that help families in need during the holidays, and beach cleanup. All are welcome to join!

YEARBOOK -- PACER: Mrs. Deluca, Advisor

Meeting Day / Time: Changes weekly, Location: 200
All aspects of creating the 2020 - 2021 yearbook: photography, artwork, page layout, and fund-raising.
Students should bring their creativity and enthusiasm.