MIDDLETOWN HIGH SCHOOL NORTH - 63 Tindall Road, Middletown, NJ   07748 - Phone:  (732) 706- 6061 

MIDDLETOWN H. S. NORTH STUDENT ACTIVITIES
2008-2009 School Year

Club

Advisor

Time

Place

Purpose

Activities

Academic Team

Ms. Paul-Brosonski

Rm. 2101

Tuesdays beginning Nov.

Rm.

2101

To compete in locally hosted academic competitions. All students welcome.

Participate in Academic Bowls at various colleges. Season Dec-May.

Bottlecappers

Ms. Woods

Rm. 1413 / 2128

Training on weekends

Library

To teach youngsters about the effects of drugs and alcohol abuse.

Classroom visits to elementary and middle schools to present program.

Chess Club/Team

Mr. Grabowski

Rm.  2111

Tues,Wed.Thurs

Nov. –  Feb.

Rm. 2111

To hone and develop skills for enjoyment and competition

Meets and tournaments on Wednesdays – Varsity Team.

Class Councils:

Frosh/Soph

Junior

Senior

Basmagy / Taylor

Giudice/Laskowitz

Laue/Sirchio

Every Thurs.

Every Monday

Every Wed.

Rm.2123

Rm 1419

Rm.1411

Plan class activities and boost class spirit. Each class fundraises for prom, and other class activities. Councils are open to all class members interested in helping Middletown North!!!

Powder Puff, Homecoming, Junior and Senior Prom, Haunted Woods, Battle of Classes, Mr. North, McTeacher Night, Locks-of-Love, March of Dimes, Volleyball, etc.

Computer Club

Ms. Vega

Rm. 1018

Thursdays

2:15 – 4: 00 PM

Rm 1018

Learn new computer skills. Open to everyone.

Web page design, digital artwork & animations, programming /software design, troubleshoot hardware problems, tutoring.

Dance Team

Mrs. T. Mahoney

Rm. 1421

Every Tuesday

Cafeteria

Open to all students interested in dance.

Student performances. Fun and fitness.

Drama Club

Mrs. Mahoney

Rm. 1403

Between rehearsals.

Theater

Assist with all aspects of producing a show.

Three main stage productions and other drama competitions. Trips.

Family Career and Community Leaders of America

Mrs. Corvo

Rm 1200

Tuesdays

Rm 2124

Foods

Open to all students interested in career and community activities

Projects to be announced

Future Business Leaders of America

Mr. Felegy- Rm 2111

Ms. Pearson – Rm 2414

Every other Thursday

Rm.2414

Organization of student leaders preparing for careers in business.

Participate in leadership and career development programs and compete in areas of business. Trips! School

Future Educators of America

Ms. Trocchia

Rm 1410

Every Monday

Rm. 1410

Provides students with the opportunity to explore careers in education and to understand the role of the educator.

Workshops, field experiences, speakers. Book Drive, community service

Half Choir

Mr. Isherwood

Rm. 1506

Every Wed.

2:15 – 3:15 PM

Rm 1506

Open to students who are interested in singing but are unable to take choir as an elective class.

Perform at Winter and Spring concerts, Cabaret show, various community performances.

Key Club

Mr. Sedlak

Rm. 1202

2nd  & 4^th Thurs of  month

Cafeteria

Open to students interested in serving the community.

Blood Drives, Toys for Tots, many school and community projects.

Language Honor

French

German

Italian

Latin

Spanish

Mrs. Barca – 1406

Mrs. Duffy -2202

Mrs. Cuscina  - 1415

Mr. Isherwood - 1417

Mrs. Zink -  1404

Announced

Wednesday

Monthly/Thurs

As needed

2^nd Tues

Rm 1406

Rm 1206

Rm 1415

Rm 1417

Rm 1404

Promotes an awareness of various cultures and languages.

Students generally must have a B+/A or better average in advanced levels. Each language honor society has its own selection criteria.

Participation in Saturnalia, Culture Café, Oktoberfest, Columbus Day Festa, field trips to museums, operas, Broadway plays, sponsor a Mexican child, language tutoring, community service.

Lion’s Roar, newspaper

Mrs. Bolton

Rm. 2120

Every Wednesday

Rm. 2120

Produce the school newspaper by contributing artwork, photographs, written articles, and desk-top publishing.

Students attend workshops, conferences, serve as interns for local newspapers.

Symphonic and

Marching Band;

Band Front

Ms. Domashinski

Rm 1500

Band Class &

Mon & Wed PM

Band Room 1500

Students have a background in music and a desire to perform.

Performance at parades, football games, band competitions, concerts, community events. Trips! Trips!

FRED Band

Mr. Russoniello-1421

Ms. Domashanski 1500

Thursdays

3:00 – 5:00 PM

Band Room 1500

After school program for students who cannot participate in band class and want to continue playing their instrument.

Will perform during school band concerts in addition to a few gigs of their own.

PEP Band

Mr. Setteducato

Rm 2311/2315

Tuesday

3:00- 5:00 pm

Band Room

Students interested in promoting school spirit.

Performs during boys and girls basketball games and other functions

Math Team

Mrs. Giordano

Rm. 2410

Monthly competitions

Cafeteria

Talented math students compete as individuals and as part of a team. 

 Shore Math League, state and national competitions.

Mock Trial Team

Mr. Isherwood – 1417

Mrs. Ryerson - 2316

Thurs

Nov. to Feb

Rm.

2306

Students who are interested in learning about law and preparing cases for  trial.

Prepare and role-play the defense and prosecution of a fictitious case.

Model UN

Mrs. D’Alessandro

Rm 1214

Every other Thursday

4:30-5:30

Rm

1214

Students who are interested in learning about the role and workings of UN

Prepare resolutions and debate international issues at Princeton University Conference

National Honor Society

Ms. Murphy

Rm. 2125

Mondays

Rm. 2125

Recognizes academic excellence, character, leadership and community service. 3.5 GPA + 100 hrs. service

Students participate in tutoring and community service projects.

North in Motion 

Fitness Club

Mrs. Ouellette

Guidance

Varies

Rm 1109

Encourages students to lead an active and healthy lifestyle. Open to all students

Various activities like bowling, dance, biking, volleyball., walking, yoga, etc. etc. etc.

REBEL (Anti -Smoking Club)

Mr. Obermeier - 2121

2^nd Tuesday

7 AM

Library

Youth led movement intended to reach, educate and empower NJ youth to make healthy lifestyle decisions and to support non-smoking norms.

Great American Smoke –Out, National Quit Smoking Day, Kick Butt Stay on Campus and public service announcements

Polaris, yearbook

Ms. Spatz

Guidance Office

Every

Tuesday

Rm. 1014

Produce the school yearbook. Open to everyone.

Learn writing, editing, layout, photography, and business.

Science League:

Biology Team

Chemistry Team

Physics Team

Mr. Unterstein - 2213

Mr. St. Clair- 2205

Mr. Bechtel - 2201

Tuesday

Tuesday

Thursday

Rm 2213

Rm.2213

Rm.2315

Rm.2201

Talented science students compete in their subject.

Competition season runs from 

January– April.

Teams participate in N. J. State Science League competitions each month for state ranking and awards.

Selected by teacher/advisor.

SEARCH Club

Mr. Habeck

Rm. 2305

Wednesday

Rm.2305

Open to students interested in environmental awareness

Earth Day, beach clean ups,  Coffeehouse, camping, canoe trips!

Social Justice Committee

Mrs. McLoughlin 2126

Mr. Kerrigan - 2409

Every Monday

Rm 2126

Students working to fight discrimination.

Promotes tolerance toward all people.

Give presentations, workshops, sponsor speakers & assemblies

Student Council

Mr. Koumoulis - 2101

Every Wed

Rm.2101

Students working to improve the school and assume leadership roles.

School – wide initiatives that bring all grade levels together to work toward a common goal. And much more…

TV Production Club

Mrs. Ranger

Rm 1301

Every Thursday

Rm 1301

Open to all students interested in producing shows to broadcast to school

Videotaping commercials for screens in cafeteria

Viewpoint, Literary Magazine

Mrs. Clifford

Rm.  2107

Every Tuesday

Rm

2107

Open to all Students interested in writing, poetry, literature and art.

Submit works via e-mail or mtg. cliffordm@middletownk12.org. Publish student works in the school literary magazine.