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resources and beauty of Western Pennsylvania and the Jazz Band
Pine-Richland area. To empower and assist students Sponsor: Mr. Stillwagon (v/m 2232)
to make a difference in their community through Open to: Any 7th and 8th grade band students playing
service projects and environmental educational standard jazz ensemble instruments.
opportunities. Meetings: After school Mondays in the Band Room
Activities: Going on nature walks, discussing the (you must arrange for your own ride home).
importance of different types of ecosystems, and Purpose: Learn and perform jazz arrangements of
exploring the natural areas around the school and in popular songs.
the community. Work on planting and growing Activities: Practice jazz arrangements and perform
flowers and greenery to beautify the school grounds. periodically at concerts.
Sponsorship of school-related recycling efforts aimed How to join: By audition with Mr. Stillwagon. See
to educate fellow students of the importance of Mr. Stillwagon in the Band Room if you have any
recycling. questions.
How to join: Listen to the announcements for
information. Leaders’ Club
Sponsor: Mrs. Moore (v/m 2209)
First Lego League (Rambotics) Open to: Grades 7 and 8
Sponsor: TBD Meetings: As needed throughout the entire year.
Open to: Grades 7 and 8 Purpose: To develop leadership skills by doing
Meetings: Once a week volunteer and service-oriented activities directed by
Purpose: To teach kids programming and building Mrs. Moore. To develop self-esteem, confidence,
skills, as well as working with a team while responsibility, empathy, and citizenship by placing
discovering and learning about STEAM. To teach others’ needs ahead of your own.
middle school students about the basics of robotics. Activities: Various volunteer activities.
Activities: Participation in an annual challenge and How to join: Informational/organizational meeting is
compete in local tournaments. held in September. During the school year, Mrs.
How to join: Listen to the announcements about sign- Moore will consider student additions (especially as
ups in the fall. sports seasons change). See the sponsor in room 209
if you have questions.
Forensics
Sponsor: Mr. Byko (v/m 1810) National Academic League
Open to: Grades 7 and 8 Sponsors: Mrs. Harris-Crowe (v/m 2304) and
Meetings: Monday through Friday after school in
room 106 at the High School. Mrs. Mullaugh (v/m 2229)
Purpose: Forensics is an activity that allows students Open to: Grades 7 and 8
another outlet for performing talent and public Meetings: Practices typically occur during the months
speaking practice. of November and December as needed to prepare for
Activities: Students may practice speech pieces in competitions.
preparation for forensics tournaments. Students may Purpose: For academically-focused students to
choose from Humorous Interpretation, Dramatic participate in various trivia and academic games,
Interpretation, Duo Interpretation, Prose, Poetry, competing against local schools with questions
Debate, and others. encompassing subjects such as math, science,
How to join: See Mr. Byko for more information. geography, world history and language arts.
Meetings will begin at the start of the school year. Activities: Competitions occur weekly during the
months of January and February. Students answer
Intramurals questions for various subject areas as well as prepare
Sponsor: Mr. Frank (v/m 2302) presentations about current events. Students also have
Open to: Grades 7 and 8 the opportunity to compete at the national level if a
Meetings: After school when announced. championship is won.
Purpose: To have fun! How to join: Listen to the announcements for
Activities: Dodgeball, floor hockey, handball, soccer information about joining NAL each fall.
and other fun activities.
How to join: Listen to school announcements advising
when these activities will be offered or see Mr. Frank
in room 302 for more information.
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