Student clubs and organizations often form the backbone of high schools.  Although these activities may not receive as much recognition as other activities, they provide opportunities and experiences that are beneficial to students, the school district, and often the community. While in high school, it is important for students to join school clubs.

There are four great reasons you should join a club in high school. Being in a club gets you involved with other people and builds the necessary group work skills that you will need in both college and the work place. Second, club activities look good on resumes and college applications. They open up scholarship opportunities as well. Thirdly you get involved and make good friends. Fourth they can help you decide on a college major which will set you on a career path early.

If you don't see a club that interests you - find an advisor and form your own.

Animal Rights Club - Advisor: Jess DiBuono
This club strives to help protect animals in and beyond our community. The club meets weekly to discuss a range of community service activities to help animals in need. The club promotes awareness of animal abuse as well as raises money and donations to help local animals in need. Our food and toy drive for animals is an annual event that helps thousands of animals in Stamford, CT.

Anime Club – Advisor: Ms. Correa
Students convene to watch the latest version of anime (still in Japanese). Characters and techniques are also discussed. For those students with artistic talents, we also work on drawing characters old and new. We are hoping to attend a national anime convention in New York in April or May. The club meets Wednesdays.

Art Club – Advisor: Mr. Cusano
This club provides artistic opportunities that enrich our school community and individuals. Club activities include community outreach, museum trips, guest artists and various studio art workshop experiences.

Asian Club – Advisor: Ms. Chaikind
This club is to help the school community learn about the Asian culture. Students share aspects of their heritage. Meets Mondays/Thursdays after school.

Aspira – Advisor: Ms. Malave
Our goal is two-fold: community service/leadership and cultural awareness. Meets after school every Tuesday.

Biology Club – Advisor: Mr. Halmeck
The club allows students to decide the direction, but most recently the club’s activities have consisted of two annual trips: The Boston Science Museum/Aquarium and the Annual Whale Watch. Meets monthly by announcement.

BKO - Breakout Gospel Movement - Advisor: Mr. Conrad Jones
The focus of this group is to uplift, inspire, teach morals, self respect, and respecting others while participating in community projects, cleanups, and the joy of singing.

Book Discussion Club – Advisor: Ms. George
Students and staff are invited to attend a monthly discussion centered on a book selected by active participants. Books are available in the Media Center prior to the meeting. We have purchased multiple copies of books since we received grant money from FOSH, and we also borrow multiple copies of books from the Ferguson Library. Flyers are posted throughout the school and in the media center before a meeting, and announcements are made a day prior to the meeting.

Build On – Advisors: Mr. Gladstone
We raise money to build schools in third world countries such as Mali, Nepal, Nicaragua, Haiti and Malawi. We also require our members to do eight hours of community service a month as well as participate in global education activities. Meets Wednesdays after school.

Cancer Awareness – Advisor: Ms. Chacra
Come and help cancer patients that are in need. Come and help us fundraise and touch people’s hearts while you do so. Meets every other Monday.

Chess Club – Advisor: Mr. Sartor
Come to play chess and practice for local tournaments. Everyone is welcome ! Meets on Mondays and Thursdays after school.

Chemistry Club – Advisor: Mrs. Kaiser
To enable students to immerse themselves in the field of chemistry through a variety of means, including but not limited to the following: applying fundamental concepts in experiments, exploring career opportunities in chemistry through field trips and guest speakers, investigating the application of chemistry to everyday life, and helping to share understanding of and expertise in chemistry with younger students and peers via elementary school visits and SHS peer tutoring.

Class of 2011 - Advisors: Ms. Nuzzo, Mrs. DeAngeles

Class of 2012 – Advisors: Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Schell

Class of 2013 – Advisors: Mr. Brown, Mrs. DiNucci

Class of 2014 – Advisors: Ms. Wilson, Ms. Cahill

Color Guard – Advisor: Mr. Beratis
Color guard is all about dance, movement and our equipment. Come and learn how to spin as well as toss rifles, sabers, flags, etc. Meets in the fall Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays in the Stamford High Band room.

Concert Choir – Advisor: Mrs. Sinaguglia
An elective class consisting of students that love to sing. The group performs throughout the
school year at school and community events.

Connecticut Challenge – Advisor: Ms. Clark
To meet on the 1st quarter of the year only.

CPEP-CT Pre-Engineering Program – Advisor: Mr. Grillo
CPEP provides urban students the instruction and support in the study of match, science, and technology. Through extra-curricular classes, hands-on activities, speakers and competitions, CPEP connects these students to real-life opportunities.

Debate Team – Advisor: Mr. White
The club holds weekly meetings to prepare for debate meets which occur each month. This club helps to build speaking and critical thinking skills, and knowledge of current events. Meets Wednesdays after school.

DECA – Advisors: Mr. Levy, Mr. Saldicco
The Distributive Education Clubs of America is a national club where students who participate learn the fundamentals of marketing and business. The focus is on fundraising for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. There are state competitions and members help to manage the school store. Dates to be announced.

Drama Club/Tech – Advisors: Mrs. Nerreau; Mr. Desalvo
The award winning Drama Club is responsible for producing the fall play, the spring musical and several other productions during the year, also including a one act festival and a play to bring to the Connecticut Drama Association Festival, which the club has won, 4 of the last 6 years. Meets Mondays after school in the auditorium.

Film Club - Advisor: Ms. Houle
This club discusses film, produce films, and tackle all aspects of filming. Some members will act while others will participate in the film production process. Members will write their own scripts in the process of making films.

Future Business Leaders of America – Advisor: Mr. Levy
FBLA is a national organization that prepares students for careers in the business world. We are responsible for running th school store and providing students with practical business and leadership experience. Meets monthly after school.

French Club – Advisor: Ms. Anderson
Bonjour! The French club is a good club to join if you want to learn about a new culture and new people. Come and join to have fun while learning something new. Meets Tuesdays after school.

Haitian Club – Advisor: Mrs. Salomon
This is a club where the Haitian students meet and celebrate traditional Haitian holidays. Meets every Thursday.

History Day – Advisor: TBA
The History Day Competition is a contest open to all students interested in independent research. Entries may be written papers, projects, media or dramatic presentations. Entries may be individual or group projects (up to five members). This group meets as needed.

H.U.G.S. – Advisor: Ms. Norfleet; Ms. Segal
Help Unite Gays and Straights is open to all SHS students. It helps promote tolerance through education and discussion. Meets bi-monthly.

Interact Club – Advisors: Mr. Gifford; Ms. Mackey
The club participates in various community service projects such as gift wrapping, Earth Day clean up, and food drives. It provides services with its affiliation with Big Brother/Big Sister, the Rotary Club, Salvation Army bell ringing, Pennies for Patients, etc. Meets every other Monday.

Jazz Band – Advisor: Mr. Beratis
This is a competitive jazz ensemble that studies and performs jazz and contemporary music during the winter. Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:30 – 4:30 in the band room.

Knightly Review - Advisors: Ms. DeAngeles, Ms. Hadsell
The Knightly Review is Stamford High School's Literary Magazine. Along with the Creative Writing class, members of the club will write, edit, revise and publish their work! If you love to write creatively, this is the club for you!

Latin Club – Advisor: Mrs. Grady
The Latin Club enables students taking Latin classes to explore Roman culture and civilization and to prepare the Connecticut State Latin Day. Meetings are held after school four times a year.

Madrigals/Chamber Choir – Advisor: Mrs. Sinaguglia
An auditioned a cappella group of singers, and an elective class. They perform with and without the concert choir, and have a number of school and community performances throughout the year. Meets every Tuesday night 5-7, and period 6 class.

Marching Band – Advisor: Mr. Beratis
Marching Band is a competitive outdoor musical group, open to all students with musical experience in brass, woodwind and percussion. Band camp begins in August and continues with competitions through late November. Meets in the fall Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturdays.

Math Club – Advisors: Mr. Sartor
The Math Team takes competitive math exams at the county, state, and national level. It is an award winning team. Scores do not become a part of students' records unless they request them to be. The Math Club meets the first Tuesday of the month, in room 607. All new and old members are welcome. The tests consist of six questions.

Mayor’s Youth Leadership Council – Advisor: Mr. Kocienda
Social youth philanthropy group that helps promote awareness in the community regarding different issues such as teen dating violence, through events and activities. Meets every Thursday at 6pm.

Mock Trial – Advisor: Mrs. Gillin
Mock Trial allows students to become involved in a simulated court case with witnesses and evidence. The team prepares for a statewide competition in which members assume the roles of lawyers and witnesses on a case given out early in the year. Meets Wednesdays at 7pm in the history office.

National Art Honor Society – Advisors: Mrs. Zielinski; Mr. Cusano
NAHS is an organization of artists who wish to provide art experiences is the community. Students are selected on academic merit, moral character, and service to community. Annual activities include the Mini-Masterpiece Art Contest and financial contribution to the Melissa Todd Memorial Scholarship Fund. Meetings are held in the Art Department by announcement.

National Honor Society - Advisors: Ms. Clark, Mr. Grillo
The National Honor Society recognizes those students who demonstrate superior scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Peer tutoring is a major activity of this group. A GPA of 3.4 or higher, demonstrated superior character, leadership, and service and endorsement by the selection committee are required for membership. (Juniors and Seniors only)

Open Studio Art – Advisors: Mr. Cusano; Ms. Zielinski
Meets in the Art Department, 3rd floor.

Orchestra – Advisor: Ms. Sinaguglia
This is an elective class open to all string players and any wind, brass or percussion players interested in playing orchestral repertoire. Auditions are by appointment. The group performs at all school concerts and various community venues including the Stamford Town Center. Attendance required at all performances. We will meet daily.

Photo Club – Advisor: Mrs. Wade
The Photo Club is open to students in Photo 1 or Photo 2. Students work in developing and printing labs to complete class projects.

Physics Club – Advisor: Mr. DelGuidice
The Physics Club provides students the opportunity to learn the applications of physics principles by developing review activities, participating in field trips, and sponsoring guest lectures and visits to local industries. Students participate in the Yale Physics Olympiad and other contests, as well as promote the science of physics to other students in the middle and elementary schools. The club meets Thursdays.

Poetry Slam – Advisor: Mr. Ringel
Meets monthly in the Spring.

Recycling Club – Advisor: Mr. Katz
Our goal is to recycle plastics at SHS and to encourage our peers to be aware of the amount of materials they waste each day. Meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month in Rm. 925.

Robotics Club - Ms. Parchesky
Our goal is to bring the positive impact of JFLL to the lives of more young people. We do this by running an Expo at AITE in February. This club is comprised of Junior Mentors helping elementary school teams. Our goal is to make this fun and an educational experience to as many young people as possible.

Round Table – Advisor: Mr. Arcano
The Round Table is an elective production course open to all 11th and 12th graders who have taken the required English courses. Sophomores may be considered on an individual basis. The staff is responsible for the publication of the school newspaper. Any student with an interest in journalism and related activities, such as writing, graphics, researching, computer productions, advertising, business, and leadership is welcome. All students are welcome to submit articles for publication. A time commitment is critical.

SHS on the Air – Advisor: Principal
This is an activity open to seniors only. Five senior students meet every morning to perform an in-school radio show. The show produces information to students, staff and teachers about meetings, events, and school functions. This activity teaches communications skills that could help in college or career.

SHS Step Team - Advisor: Ms. Carpenter
Our goal is to form a step team that will create different step routines (through coordinated rhythms) to compete with other schools.

Ski and Snowboard Club – Advisor: Mr. Kelley
The objective of this club is to give students the opportunity to pursue the fun activity. The club plans trips to ski and snowboard resorts. Meets after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays surrounding the trip weekends.

Strawberry Hill Improv Players – Advisor: Ms. Nerreau
S.H.I.P. meets once a week to practice improv skills such as those featured on “Whose Line is it Anyway?” S.H.I.P. puts on 3-4 shows per year. Meets Wednesdays at 5pm in the auditorium.

Teen Police Academy – Advisor: Ms. Hadsell
This is an after-school club for students interested in the field of Criminal Justice. The club is designed for students to learn more about law enforcement. We attend field trips and also have guest speakers visit. The School Resource Officers are an integral part of the club and really get the students interested in a fun learning experience!

Tech Crew – Advisor: Mr. DeSalvo
This activity is an integral part of the Strawberry Hill Players. Responsibilities include: set design and building, lighting, sound, developing special effects where needed, handling of properties, care and maintenance of the stage and its environs, plus a myriad of other activities. Stage crew is open to all students interested in participating in theater activities and developing good friends.

Tri-M Music Honor Society – Advisor: Mrs. Sinaguglia
Tri-M stands for Modern, Music, Masters which is a program sponsored by the Music Educators National Conference (MENC), an international music honor society that motivates and recognizes musical achievement. Students are invited to join based on their musical achievement, commitment, dedication, and attitude. Membership is an honor conferred on a student by the music faculty and current membership for their accomplishments. Activities include planning recitals, fundraising, publicity for concerts, etc. Annual membership fee is required.

VIP – Advisors: Mrs. Rich
This is a club that volunteers and fundraises for VNHC/Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care. Meets every other Thursday.

Winter Percussion – Advisor: Mr. Beratis
An ensemble group open to any student with musical experience and an interest in playing a percussion instrument. Winter Percussion combines music and marching to create a theatrical presentation with a theme. This ensemble requires auditions and starts rehearsing their show in December and performs through April. This group has received both State and Regional championship titles and competes nationally.

Writers Club – Advisor: Mrs. Drugge
Students in all grades enjoy a weekly meeting to share their writing and keep track of publishing possibilities. Students meet Monday afternoons.

World Language Club – Advisor: Ms. Collazo-Davis
This club is for students interested in cultural enrichment activities of the Spanish, French and Italian speaking worlds. The club offers movies, dining, trips and the like. Meets every Tuesday after school.

Yearbook – Advisor: Mrs. Wade
This elective class is open to sophomores, juniors and seniors, taking Design and Publication. Students are responsible for all facets of production including development of a theme, writing copy, selecting photographs, designing layout, and selling ads to businesses and books to the student body.