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Acoustic Club

Advisor: Mr. Rush

A great place to have fun and rock out! Over 30 musically interested individuals meet regularly to teach, learn, and have fun with acoustic instruments.
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*Band

Director: Mr. Lamson

The course is designed for those students who wish to enjoy more fully, though active participation, group music and experiences. There are three extracurricular groups:

Marching Band: Marching Band members are responsible for the performances during

half-time of BHS football games, in addition to other events throughout the year.

Enrollment in Band is required.

Jazz Ensemble: The Jazz Ensemble is an instrumental ensemble that performs and

studies jazz and improvisation in a modern big band arrangement. This group

meets on Tuesday evenings from 7:30-9:00 p.m. Auditions and enrollment in

Band are required.

Wind Ensemble: Wind Ensemble is an instrumental ensemble performing the highest

level of sophisticated music possible. This group meets on Tuesday evenings

from 6-7:30 p.m. and will include orchestral masterpieces like Shostakovich and

Rachmaninoff. Auditions and enrollment in Band are required.

Berlin FIRST - http://usfirst.berlinwall.org

Advisor: Mrs. Dennis

Berlin FIRST builds robots designed by the team, then competes at Regional and National Competitions. The FIRST Robotics Competition is an exciting, multinational competition that teams professionals and young people to solve an engineering design problem in an intense and competitive way. The program is a life-changing, career-molding experience—and a lot of fun. In 2007, the competition will reach over 30,000 high school-aged young people on over 1,300 teams in 37 regional events. Our teams came from Brazil, Canada, Ecuador, Israel, Mexico, the U.K., and almost every U.S. state. New members are always welcome, and building occurs at night or on weekends at McGee Middle School.

Berlin High School Upbeat Peer Leadership Program

Advisor: Ms. Mitchell

The Upbeat Leadership Program is a school and community-based character development and leadership training program whose goal is to encourage the youth of Berlin to develop sound decision making skills and to provide opportunities for positive community involvement and service. Peer leaders attend biweekly meetings and, working under the direction of a Senior Peer Leader, meet in small groups called houses to plan and implement community service projects. A variety of speakers, programs, and activities are conducted at the meetings, which are held every other Monday from 5:30-6:30. New members can see Ms. Mitchell in the Upbeat Room, room 137.

Bike Club - http://iBike.berlinwall.org

Advisors: Mr. Arnold and Mr. Hanna

The Bike Club is a combination of physically active students and teachers that partake in weekly rides according to the ability of the group. Don’t think you are too strong or too weak! Everyone is welcome and will be able to ride with the group. There is one road ride every Tuesday after school. Members have a good time and get to travel to different places around Berlin (such as the New Britain Reservoir, Wadsworth Falls, Castle Craig, and others). There is also one mountain ride before school on Thursdays. Destinations have included Bicentennial Park and Lamentation Mountain. Mountain riders should bring a change of clothes—you will get dirty! See Mr. Hanna or Mr. Arnold for a parent permission slip. If you don’t have a bike, the advisors will try to find you one.

Business Club - http://clubs.berlinwall.org/business/

Advisor: Mrs. Wicklund

The goal of the Business Club is to develop competent, aggressive business leadership while creating an interest and understanding of American business enterprise. It encourages financial literacy and strengthens the confidence of the members. Activities include bi-monthly meetings, guest speakers, and teaching Junior Achievement at Willard school.

*Chorus

Advisor: Mr. Kelly

This group sings for concerts and occasionally for outside organizations. All types of music are studied and performed. There are three major choral groups:

General Chorus: requires enrollment in course

Advanced Chorus: requires enrollment in course AND audition.

Madrigals: requires enrollment in Chorus/Advanced Chorus AND audition.

Criminal Justice Club

Advisors: Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Bruno

The Criminal Justice Club is advised by a retired probation officer and a retired police detective! It is open to all students, especially those who are interested in police work, law school, parole/probation, or corrections. Meetings are held once per month and feature guest speakers from various areas of the criminal justice field; i.e. public defenders, prosecutors, probation officers, prison guards, and police, to name a few. There are also plans for field trips to the courthouse of police department.

Drama Club - http://drama.berlinwall.org

Advisor: Ms. Kidwell

An opportunity to participate in drama, including one act plays, skits, improvisations, etc., throughout the school year. Members can also work behind the scenes, learning about set construction and other technical aspects of productions. Meetings are held after school every Thursday, and new members are welcome anytime throughout the school year.

Future Engineers/TSA

Advisor: Mr. Salonia

The Future Engineers/TSA is a student organization dedicated to those interested in the fields of engineering and technology. TSA stands for Technology Student Association, which is a national organization that hosts over 60 competitions annually.

Future Teachers of America

Advisor: Mrs. Lipka

This club includes hardworking, dedicated students who aspire to teach. Members shadow teachers to gain hands-on experience and to learn the reality of being a teacher.

Gay-Straight Alliance

Advisors: Dr. Silva and Mrs. Grady

The Gay-Straight Alliance is dedicated to promoting awareness, understanding, and appreciation of diversity in gender and sexual orientation. It is open to all students. Activities include the Day of Silence, attending conferences and other events, and sponsoring educational and social programs for Berlin High School students, faculty, and staff.

International Club - http://iClub.berlinwall.org

Advisors: Mrs. Grady and Mr. Lewis

The goal of the International Club is to create an international awareness within the walls of BHS through a great number of fundraisers in order to help the less fortunate people of the world. Meetings are held every other week in room 136.

Math Team

Advisor: Mr. Brzezinski

The Math Team is part of the Middlesex County Mathematics League. All meets are Thursday afternoons; members leave BHS immediately after school and return by 6 p.m. Practice sessions will be held in room 235. You may compete in as many meets as you want, and there is free Dunkin Donuts at every meet. Come join the fun and excitement as members use problem solving abilities to compete against other schools!

Musical

Director: Mr. Kelly

An all-school musical held in the spring.

National Honor Society

Advisor: Mr. Warburton

Candidates are elected in their junior and senior year by vote of the National Honor Society Faculty Council. Election is based upon the following criteria: academics, leadership, character, and service. The members of National Honor Society are also available as tutors to freshmen. If a student is having any kind of academic difficulty, an NHS member will meet with him/her during Y Period or at a time arranged by both tutor and tutee. Freshmen should contact their guidance counselor to set up the tutoring.

Oasis

Advisor: Mr. Brzezinski

This student-led club meets in room 235 every Friday after school. Students come to hang out and discuss relevant topics and what the Bible has to say about these issues. Questions and topics about faith and religion are investigated, too. Free food is provided; everyone is welcome.

Ophelia Club

Advisor: Mrs. Daniels

Ophelia Club is a small service club that recycles paper, cans, and bottles for BHS. Members also run two blood drives, a toy drive, a food drive, the School Turkey Drive, and the School Sweetheart Drive (all money collected goes to the Berlin Animal Shelter.) New members are always welcome, and meetings are held in room 107 during every Y period.

Peer Mediation

Advisor: Mr. Bruno

The purpose of the peer mediation program is to engage the student body in problem-solving and show that adult intervention is not always necessary. The program is CONFIDENTIAL, developed to help deal with conflicts between students in a controlled, productive manner, hopefully solving the problem before it becomes serious and requires serious consequences. Peer mediators receive intense training in communication problem-solving, conflict resolution, and management skills.

Phantasmagoria

Advisor: Ms. Dumas

The BHS Literary Magazine meets every Y period. All students are welcome to submit original writings, art, or photography to be included in the publication.

Redcoat Review - http://journalism.berlinwall.org

Advisors: Mrs. Mayette, Ms. Kidwell

The school newspaper is dedicated to providing BHS students with a forum to voice their opinions and interpretations of current local and global happenings. Editors, writers, layout masters, cartoonists, and photographers of the Review work diligently during Y periods in room 247, and often after school, to complete a total of four issues throughout the school year.

Science Club (also known as Entropy Club) - http://science.berlinwall.org/Wilkosz/ENTROPY%20Homepage%202005.htm

Advisors: Mr. Leonard and Mr. Wilkosz

Entropy Club meets to learn, investigate, and better our environment for the future generations. While accomplishing the above goals, we will learn about the newest technology and have fun! Open to all students, especially with an interest in the latest in science and technology and also those interested in outdoor experimentation. Events throughout the year include: Hikes at Talcott Mountain and Ragged Mountain (and others), Star Gazing, and Camping Trips.

Senior Class Play

Advisor: Ms. Kidwell

An annual senior production. Tryouts are open to all seniors.

Service League

Advisor: Mrs. Cleary

Members of the Service League are very involved in the school and community. They complete community service projects, sponsor a Christmas party at the Senior Center, and host a Bowl-a-Thon with retarded citizens, among other activities. Students also do fundraising activities such as flower sales and Valentine’s candy kisses. Dues are $2 per year, and anyone can join.

Ski Club

Advisor: Mr. Hanbury

This is a brand-new club! Activities will include ski racing and recreational skiing as well as exploration of ski industry careers and jobs.

Student Government

Advisors: Mr. Bosso and Mr. Francalangia

Completion of a petition is required for membership, and attendance is required to remain in good standing. A high standard of ethical behavior is expected of class and Student Government Officers. Members are active with the Homecoming committee in addition to representation on school-wide committees, community service, funding several programs, and class representation of pertinent issues, among other responsibilities. Student Government meets most Y periods and perhaps Monday nights.

Unified Sports

Coach: Mrs. Siegal

Unified Sports members are always looking for partners to work with special education athletes. Open to all students throughout the school year. Practices are on Mondays and Thursdays from 2:45-4:00 in the B-gym.

WERB Radio Club - http://werb.berlinwall.org

Advisor: Mr. Wolfe

WERB is for students interested in being a DJ, radio host, public speaker, news journalist, sports announcer, or music promoter. Our radio club members learn how to operate broadcast equipment, communicate to a LIVE radio audience, develop a weekly radio show, and follow the rules and regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Students are allowed to broadcast during Y Period, free periods, and after school. We are found on 94.5 MHz on the FM radio dial.

Yearbook

Advisor: Mrs. Mirabello

The purpose of the yearbook is to compile and publish material that serves as a record of the activities of students at BHS as a tribute to the senior class. Meetings are held Monday after school and during Y period in room 216.

Youth and Government Club

Advisor: Dr. Marcus

The Youth and Government Club is open to all students who are interested in law, politics, and government AND/OR journalism and reporting in law, politics, and government. Students must be unafraid of public speaking and interacting with many people. The program has a cost (less that $200), and there is a commitment to attend the statewide weekend convention in Hartford during March. Members are welcome during Y-period to use computers and other materials for research, and mandatory meetings are periodic.

Support Your Class!

Class of 2007

Advisors: Mrs. Wicklund and Mr. Wicander

Class of 2008

Advisors: Ms. Kidwell and Mrs. Schultz

Class of 2009

Advisors: Ms. Holt and Ms. Plis

Class of 2010

Advisors: Ms. Romano and Mrs. Thurston

Athletics:

Fall:

Sport Coach

Football (M) Mr. Capodice

Swimming (W) Mrs. Thurston

Volleyball (W) Mr. Tarigo

Cross Country (M&W) Mr. Scannell

Soccer (M) Mr. Francalangia

Soccer (W) Mr. Yanosy

Cheerleading Ms. Maraio

Unified Sports (M&W) Mrs. Siegal

(Soccer)

Winter:

Basketball (M) Mr. Bosso

Basketball (W) Mrs. King

Swimming (M) Mrs. Thurston

Indoor Track (M&W) Mr. Rosek

Wrestling (M) Mr. Day

Cheerleading Ms. Maraio

Unified Sports (M&W) Mrs. Siegal

(Basketball)

Spring:

Outdoor Track (M) Mr. Hanbury

Outdoor Track (W) Mr. Burns

Softball (W) Mr. Pires

Baseball (M) Mr. Veleas

Golf (M) Mr. Bryers

Golf (W) Mr. Mayer

Tennis (M) Mr. Smith

Tennis (W) Mr. DeGroff

Unified Sports (M&W) Mrs. Siegal

(Track)

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