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2011 – 2012 CLUB INFORMATION
Amnesty International (grades 9,10,11,12
Mrs. Kennedy
Room 255
Amnesty International is a community service, non-profit organization, which promotes human rights awareness.
Its goal is to educate people about social, political, and economic inequalities and to do its bAest to reduce those
inequalities whenever possible. Activities have included preparing food for homeless children, writing cards of
encouragement to political prisoners, and planning Student Action week here at the high school.
Asian Film Club (grades 9,10,11,12)
Mrs. Beauchamp-Teese
Room 275
Explore the world of Asian film! Begin or expand your experience with films from Asia. Our exploration will include
Japanese anime, Korean comedy, and Chinese drama.
Astronomy Club (grades 9,10,11,12)
Mr. Farina, Mr. Mazreku & Mr. Delaney
Planetarium
Students will get an in-depth look into observational astronomy with the goal of attending before and after school
star parties. They will use our 8" Meade LX10 EMC Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope, our 12" Orion XX12i
Intellescope Truss Dobsonian, Celestron Skyscout, as well as any other home telescopes and binoculars to
observe a handful of objects. Students will use Starry Night to learn about the sky, stars, galaxies, and nebulae.
They will learn how to set up and operate a telescope, learn how to navigate their way through the sky, and
create simulated observations.
Bicycling Club (grades 9,10,11,12)
Mr. Enck & Mrs. Snyder
Room 029
Bicycling club is for those students who enjoy bikes and biking. During the year we will ride the school bikes
when weather permits. We will also host a variety of speakers on bike related topics. During the winter, we will
watch bike themed videos. Depending on the interest of members, we will also try to participate in off-campus
organized rides and/or observe and promote National Bicycling Month activities in May. All skill levels are
welcome.
Biology Club (grades 9,10,11,12)
Mrs. Boyer & Mrs. Myers
Room 217
The Bio club is for those who are interested in the life sciences. Participants will choose activities which might
include experimenting, dissecting, setting up and maintaining aquaria, honors biology projects, science fair
projects, planning field trips and biological photography.
Board/Card Games Club (grades 9,10,11,12)
Mr. Mast
Room 108
Board games is for students who would like to relax and have fun playing games such as: Boggle, Uno,
Scrabble, Chess, Checkers, Connect 4, Hangman, Battleship, and/ or Backgammon.
Break Dancing Club (grades 9,10,11,12)
Mr. Reynolds
Auditorium Lobby
The Break Dancing group is a club established by students and for students. The purpose of this club is for
students to come together to refine break dancing skills and/or work toward a dance routine for events such as
the Pep Rally.
Character & Leadership Club (grades 9,10,11,12) Mr. Melnyk & Mr. Rilatt
Room 129
This club will actively participate in learning about and developing core character values and strengthening
leadership abilities, through group involvement, media and biographical studies.
Chess Club (grades 9,10,11,12)
Mr. Manning
Room 019
Chess Club is a club for students who enjoy the challenge and strategy of playing chess. Any student interested
in playing chess is welcome, beginners or experts. Students will have the opportunity to play each other in
tournaments and in friendly matches. Students who are new to chess will have the opportunity to learn the
basics and begin building skills.
The website to sign-up for clubs is: http://go.mtwp.net/hsclubs
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Computer Programming Club (grades 9,10,11,12) Mrs. Lyons
Room 012
This club is for students interested in the field of Computer Programming. Interested students MUST currently be
enrolled in or have taken Computer Programming here at the high school. The students will work individually or
in small groups to complete projects using a competition format, similar to what you would find in a college
situation. Students will be exposed to various programming languages throughout the year. If successful, we
may look into some local competitions in the area to test our skill against other high schools and colleges.
Cultural Diversity Club (grades 9,10,11,12)
Mr. Lee & Mrs. Noll
Room 008
Explore other cultures through music, games, foods, clothing, etc. Our mission is to develop friendships and
educate ourselves, and others as we learn to respect and enjoy other cultures. Another purpose of the club is to
provide academic support for students whose first language is not English.
Fellowship of Christian Students Club (grades 9,10,11,12) Mr. Schulz & Mrs. Hoffman (monitors)
Students maturing through student-led times of worship and fellowship with others.
Auditorium
French Club (grades 9,10,11,12)
Mrs. Bard
Room 206
Preference will be given to students currently enrolled in a French class. This club is for students who want to
learn more about Francophone cultures and the French language. We will watch French and African films,
prepare and sample the cuisine of many countries, play French games, share past travel experiences to
Francophone countries - all those things we don’t have enough time to explore in class.
Games Club (grades 9,10,11,12)
Mrs. Krady & Mr. Jacoby
Room 278
If you need a time to relax, unwind and have fun, this club is for you. Students will play board games in large or
small groups.
Gay-Straight Alliance Club (grades 9,10,11,12) Mrs. Luther & Mrs. Peffley
Room 227
The MTHS Gay-Straight Alliance provides a safe place for students to meet, support each other, discuss issues
related to sexual orientation, and work to end homophobia.
German Club(grades 9,10,11,12)
Mr. Holler
Room 207
German Klub is back! German club promotes the German language and culture in the school and community.
Students will visit elementary schools, have luncheons, watch movies, and speak Deutsch!
Guitar Club (grades 9,10,11,12)
Mr. Schlosser
Room 157
This club is for students currently enrolled in a guitar lab or guitar ensemble. Students enrolled in Guitar Lab 2 or
3 for the spring semester are also eligible to join this club. Guitar Club will offer additional time for guitar students
to practice and rehearse. Students have the option to practice proficiencies, prepare for recitals, rehearse guitar
ensemble music, or develop a personal repertoire. The instructor will be available to help individual students and
work with ensembles. In addition, specific club periods will be devoted to related topics such as guitar
maintenance, equipment, practice techniques, or artist profiles.
Gym (grades 9,10)
Mr. Landis & Ms. Wilson
Arena
For boys and girls entering 9th or 10th grade. This club is for students who enjoy physical education class and are
looking for these types of activities.
History Movie Club (grades 9,10,11,12)
Mr. Baker
Room 131
The purpose of this club is to watch and discuss various movies and films that deal with different history related
topics.
Improvisational Theater Club
Mrs. Fritz
Room 162
Learn theater skills through improvisational games! Laughter and increased stage confidence are guaranteed!
This is FUN!!"
The website to sign-up for clubs is: http://go.mtwp.net/hsclubs
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Jigsaw Club (grades 9,10,11,12)
Mrs. Cutitta
Room 111
This club will spend the club time working on and completing various jigsaw puzzles. Anyone is welcome to join
as we will have a wide range of difficulty levels and puzzles.
Junior Firefighters (grades 9,10,11,12)
Mrs. Stephan & MT Fire Rescue Personnel
Room 264
The Fire Rescue Club will expose students to the occupation of firefighters and what duties they perform.
Students will participate in hands-on activities alongside firefighters and learn the skills they use every day. The
hands-on activities will include learning about and using protective equipment and gear, using hose lines,
operating rescue equipment, learning first aid skills and a variety of other fire related skills. There will be
demonstrations throughout the school year with various types of equipment including fire rescue, EMS, Hazmat,
and medical helicopters. The club will participate in a full-scale exercise at the end of the school year.
Lion’s Leo Club (grades 9,10,11,12)
Mr. Kantz & Mr. Lance Wagner
Room 030
The Lion’s Leo Club is a service organization and is open to both male and female teenagers with a willingness
to do community service. Please note that it is a requirement to participate in some Saturday service projects.
Math Competition Club (grades 9,10,11,12) Mr. DeSantis & Mr. Klopp
Room 179
This club will serve as a hub to practice for, disseminate information about, and discuss strategies concerning
various math competitions held throughout the year, both internal and external. If you are interested in
participating in any math competitions this year, this club is for you!
MTPA Production Club (grades 9, 10,11,12)
Mr. Mark Wagner
Room 140
This club is open to active members of Manheim Township Performing Arts who are interested in devoting their
club periods to going an extra mile for their organization. Time will be spent completing a wide range of projects
focused on preparing for upcoming productions.
Operation Smile (grades 9,10,11,12)
Mrs. Lamp & Mrs. Metzger
Room 144
“Operation Smile” is a service-based organization with the primary focus of fundraising to donate toys and
supplies to fund operations of facial deformities, such as cleft palate, in underdeveloped countries.
PAWS (grades 9,10,11,12)
Ms. Short, Ms. Sergovic & Mrs. Clemons-Casillo
Library
(Preservation of Animal Welfare & Safety)
As acts of animal cruelty continue to be perpetrated in our society and pet populations continue to increase
exponentially, it is important for people of all ages to learn how to accept and fulfill their responsibilities to
companion animals and to appreciate the value of all living things. PAWS club actively promotes and practices
responsible pet ownership through humane education and animal welfare activities as well as fundraising for
PAWS of PA (Lancaster).
Photography Club (grades 9,10,11,12)
Mr. Ertzgard
Room 168
The Manheim Township Photography Club is for any student who has an interest in photography at any level,
digital or film. The club will meet to discuss and practice techniques in the hope of improving the quality of the
photography of the group. It is a goal to have this group use their honed skills in someway to provide a service to
the community.
Political Club (grades 9,10,11,12)
Mr. Rutledge and Ms. Spangler
Room 252
Manheim Township Political Club (MTPC) is a club meant to help students form their own political views and act
upon them. The club also works to provide members opportunities to meet with politicians from all levels of
government. The club has held political conventions, debates on topics chosen by members, political cartoon
contests, etc. The club has gone on field trips in the past and hopes to do so in the upcoming year.
The website to sign-up for clubs is: http://go.mtwp.net/hsclubs
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Project Manhood (grades 9,10,11,12) Mr. Balasavage, Mr. Barr, Mr. Coleman, Mr. Mayfield Room 128
This club will be academically focused, character education influenced and community service based. The
organization will be open to male students for volunteer sign up and will also be subject to administrative, staff
and faculty referral/placement. The club guide/practice will be the Colin Powell Leadership Primer with additional
structure provided by the school sponsor, Assistant Principal Shannon Mayfield, during the standard club times.
Salsa Club (grades 9,10,11,12)
Mrs. Rittler
Room 106
Interested in learning some new dance moves? Come out and join the Salsa Club. We will be learning the basic
steps of many Latin dances such as Salsa, Merengue and Bachata. We will also be exploring the basic Ballroom
Dances such as the Waltz, Foxtrot, Cha Cha, Swing and Rumba. You do not need any dance experience to
participate in this club; however, a willingness to step out of your comfort zone and try new things is a must!
Scrapbooking Club
Mrs. Hyde
Room 218
Scapbooking is a fun way to exercise your imagination and artistic scrapbook club ability! This club will afford
you the time and guidance to organize, journal, and display your photos in fun and creative ways. Novice
scrapbookers are encouraged to join! Students must supply their own scrapbooking materials.
Senior Early Release
Office
Seniors will have the option of early release on club days provided they complete the appropriate paperwork and
meet the requirements.
Silent Reading Club (grades 9,10,11,12)
Mrs. Hoffer
Room 249
This club is for students who would like a quiet environment for pleasure reading. Students can bring any
material to read for pleasure. By joining the club, students agree to maintain a silent reading environment.
Ski Video Editing Team Club (SVET) (grades 9,10,11,12) Mr. Oberg & Mr. Bear
Room 279
Students will use video editing software to make short films using video footage taken by the ski club with their
helmet camera. Students may also conduct interviews, combine music and video footage, and work on website
design. Please note: students do NOT need to be a part of ski club to join S.V.E.T. or vice versa.
Spanish Club (grades 9,10,11,12)
Mrs. Brubaker
Room 208
Spanish Club is for Spanish students looking to have more opportunities to experience the cultures of the
Spanish-speaking world. The activities will vary based on the interest of the students, but will include music, film
and art. Spanish students of all levels are welcome!
Students Against Starvation (grades 9,10,11,12)
Mrs. Vincent
Room 212
Students against Starvation helps to provide relief from hunger on the local, national, and international level.
Through the Crop Walk, the food drive, a 30 Hour Fast, and other fund raisers, the club contributes to local food
banks, America’s Second Harvest, and Heifer International. In addition, members participate in local soup
kitchens and help out with the after-school program at the Boys and Girls Club.
Study Hall (grades 9,10,11,12)
Rooms to be determined
Study Hall is an option for students who would like additional time and a quite space to complete schoolwork.
Students will be expected to come prepared for independent and quiet work.
Technology Student Association (grades 9,10,11,12)
Mr. Nolt & Mr. Campbell
Room 189
TSA member applications must be picked up outside Rm. 189. Completed applications MUST be returned by
Thursday, September 2, 2010. Students must still complete on-line club registration process.
TSA membership offers exciting opportunities for competition and leadership. Compete at regional, state, and
national competitions in system control, animatronics, medical technology, dragster design, video gaming, flight
challenge, and more technology related contests. Learn a variety of leadership skills like critical thinking and
problem solving. See Mr. Nolt in Room 189, or www.tsaweb.org for more information.
The website to sign-up for clubs is: http://go.mtwp.net/hsclubs
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Video Production Club (grades 9,10,11,12)
Mrs. Whitworth
Room 138
This club is open to any student who has completed or is taking any Video Production class during the school
year, or with permission from Mrs. Whitworth. Students in this club will work on 3 specific areas: sports coverage
for morning broadcast, video yearbook production, creative film project. In addition, students will plan and host a
Film Festival to be held in early spring.
Walk in Love Club (grades 10,11,12)
Mr. Fennimore & Mrs. Leaman (monitors)
Room 259
Walk in Love is a club for students who wish to demonstrate their commitment to Christianity by doing service
around the school. Students may choose to serve the school by baking food, cleaning around the building,
providing positive messages throughout the school, and being an appropriate support to those in need.
Women in Leadership (grades 9,10,11,12)
Mrs. Poliski Ms. Morgan
Room 253
This club will be academically focused, character education influenced and community service based. The
organization will be open to female students for volunteer sign up and will also be subject to administrative, staff
and faculty referral/placement. The club guide/practice will be the Colin Powell Leadership Primer with additional
structure provided by the school sponsor, Assistant Principal Shannon Mayfield, during the standard club times.
Pre-assigned Clubs (not open to student selection)
Several clubs have pre-assigned students and those clubs will not be open to student selection. If you
are a member of one of these clubs, be sure to enter this club only on your club selection sheet.
Club
Hi-Lite
Interact
Key
Neff-Vue Yearbook
SADD
Student Awareness
Student Council
Quiz Bowl Extra Practice Club
Advisor
Mr. Pflieger & Mr. Woznicki
Ms. Sholder & TBA
Mr. Aiello and Mr. Sneeringer
Mrs. Daveler & Ms. Wolfe
Ms. Eshelman & Ms. Holnaider
Ms. Winiarcyzk, Mrs. Chitworth, Mrs. Bell
Ms. Sarricueta
Ms. Doll
Location
Room 177
Convocation Hall/Left
Convocation Hall/Center
Room 166
South Gym
Room 144
Convocation Hall/Right
Room 017
The website to sign-up for clubs is: http://go.mtwp.net/hsclubs