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Purpose: To allow students the opportunity to be Interpretation, Duo Interpretation, Prose, Poetry,
exposed to and nurture their interests and aspirations Debate, and others.
in acting and stage craft. The outcome of the club’s How to join: See Mr. Byko for more information.
efforts will be a dramatic production. Meetings will begin at the start of the school year.
Activities: Students will be able to participate actively
in the various aspects of the production, such as: Intramurals
acting, set building and painting, costumes, makeup, Sponsor: Mr. Brown (v/m 2204)
lights, sound, etc. Open to: Grades 7 and 8
How to join: Listen for instructions on how to join. Meetings: After school until 3:30 when announced.
Purpose: To have fun!
Ecology Club Activities: Dodgeball, whiffle ball, floor hockey,
Sponsor: Mrs. Mason (v/m 2305) swimming.
Open to: Grades 7 and 8 How to join: Listen to school announcements advising
Meetings: Twice a month after school when these activities will be offered or see Mr. Brown
Purpose: To provide an opportunity for students to in room 204 for more information.
explore many areas of their natural environment. To
educate Pine-Richland students about the natural Jazz Band
resources and beauty of Western Pennsylvania and the Sponsor: Mr. Stillwagon (v/m 2232)
Pine-Richland area. To empower and assist students Open to: Any 7th and 8th grade band students playing
to make a difference in their community through standard jazz ensemble instruments.
service projects and environmental educational Meetings: After school Mondays in the Band Room
opportunities. (you must arrange for your own ride home).
Activities: Going on nature walks, discussing the Purpose: Learn and perform jazz arrangements of
importance of different types of ecosystems, and popular songs.
exploring the natural areas around the school and in Activities: Practice jazz arrangements and perform
the community. Work on planting and growing periodically at concerts.
flowers and greenery to beautify the school grounds. How to join: By audition with Mr. Stillwagon. See
Sponsorship of school-related recycling efforts aimed Mr. Stillwagon in the Band Room if you have any
to educate fellow students of the importance of questions.
recycling.
How to join: Listen to the announcements for Leaders’ Club
information. Sponsor: Mrs. Moore (v/m 2209)
Open to: Grades 7 and 8
First Lego League (Rambotics) Meetings: As needed throughout the entire year.
Sponsor: To be determined Purpose: To develop leadership skills by doing
Open to: Grades 7 and 8 volunteer and service-oriented activities directed by
Meetings: Once a week Mrs. Moore. To develop self-esteem, confidence,
Purpose: To teach kids programming and building responsibility, empathy, and citizenship by placing
skills, as well as working with a team while others’ needs ahead of your own.
discovering and learning about STEAM. To teach Activities: Various volunteer activities.
middle school students about the basics of robotics. How to join: Informational/organizational meeting is
Activities: Participation in an annual challenge and held in September. During the school year, Mrs.
compete in local tournaments. Moore will consider student additions (especially as
How to join: Listen to the announcements about sign- sports seasons change). See the sponsor in room 209
ups in the fall. if you have questions.
Forensics National Academic League
Sponsor: Mr. Byko (v/m 1810) Sponsor: Mrs. Harris-Crowe (v/m 2304) and
Open to: Grades 7 and 8
Meetings: Monday through Friday from 2:30-4:30 Mrs. Mullaugh (v/m 2229)
PM in room 106 at the High School. Open to: Grades 7 and 8
Purpose: Forensics is an activity that allows students Meetings: Practices typically occur during the months
another outlet for performing talent and public of November and December as needed to prepare for
speaking practice. competitions.
Activities: Students may practice speech pieces in Purpose: For academically-focused students to
preparation for forensics tournaments. Students may participate in various trivia and academic games,
choose from Humorous Interpretation, Dramatic competing against local schools with questions
encompassing subjects such as math, science,
geography, world history and language arts.
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