School Clubs

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Amnesty International
Faculty Advisors: Marty Meade and Marc Feeley
Meeting Times: Posters will be up around school before each meeting.
Purpose: An independent worldview organization formed by a grassroots movement. It is not affiliated with any government, political persuasion, economic interest, ideology or religious creed. Amnesty International's purpose is to rid the world of the death penalty, abolish political killings and disappearances, as well as protect, support, and free people known as the Prisoners of Conscience (POC) and help political prisoners who are jailed due to their political motivation. The organization focuses its beliefs around the Universal Declaration of Human Rights established by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948.
Joining: Show up at a meeting; posters will be up
Website: http://www.wilton.k12.ct.us/whs/stu/clu/amnesty
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Badminton Club
Faculty Advisor: Lori Lutter
Meeting Times:TBD (club starts in the Spring)
Purpose: Learn and enjoy the game of Badminton
Joining:Open to all
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Best Buddies
Faculty Advisors: Kent Smith and Robin Twerdahl
Meeting Times: Thursday mornings 7:45 in Room 149
Purpose:To foster friendships between students with intellectual disabilities and their mainsteam high school peers Joining: Complete application; see club President or one of the advisors
Website: www.bestbuddies.org
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Bowling Club
Faculty Advisor: Bill Bergeron
Meeting Times: tba
Purpose: This club will meet regularly to provide students with the opportunity to compete against other students in a friendly and social atmosphere.
Joining: tba
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Boy's Volleyball Club
Faculty Advisor: Jim Liptack
Meeting Times: Meetings and competition occur during the spring term.
Purpose: The Volleyball club is for boys who have an interest in playing competitive volleyball.
Joining: Any boy interested in learning to play competitive volleyball is welcome at any time. No experience necessary. See Mr. Liptack for details.
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Computer Arts Club
Faculty Advisor: Greg Theriault
Meeting Times: Tuesdays in Room 121
Purpose: This club provides an opportunity for students to use Macintosh computers as a tool for artistic expression. We work on anything from video and animation, to digital photography, music and of course the ever-popular PhotoBooth. We will also be designing art work to decorate the school this year, and creating an online gallery for exhibiting our creations. Creativity and fun are mandatory.
Joining: New members are always welcome, and no experience is necessary.
Website: Online gallery coming soon
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Culinary Club
Faculty Advisors: Patricia Knizeski, Terry Dobush
Meeting Times: Thursdays at 3PM - Culinary Art Room- 110A
Purpose: To raise money to be donated to various charities.
Joining: All are welcome at any time.
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Creative Writing Club
Faculty Advisor: Matthew Kobin
Meeting Times: Tuesdays @ 3:00p.m. room 333
Purpose: Imaginative Writing
Joining: Everyone welcome, even imps of the perverse.
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Crew
Faculty Advisor: Ken Boehm
Meeting Times:tba
Purpose:
Joining:tba
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Dance Club
Faculty Advisor:Christina Terriaca
Meeting Times: Every other Thursday 3:15-4:15
Purpose: To bring dance experience to Wilton High School and the community at large. This will allow students interested in dance the opportunity to develop/improve their skills. Students will also be involved in community service projects; such as organizing professional dance performances.
Joining: Speak to dance club advisor. No dance experience needed to join; all ability levels welcome.
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Debate Team
Faculty Advisor:Max Gabrielson
Meeting Times: Thursdays 7:00 p.m. rm. 231
Purpose: To prepare for and participate in debate tournaments sponsored by the Connecticut Debate Association as well as Public Forum debate tournaments at area universities.
Joining: open to all students grades 9-12
Website: http://www.wiltondebateteam.com
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Ecology Club
Faculty Advisor: Mr. Hoyt and Mr. Perry
Meeting Times: Mondays 3:00pm
Purpose: Environmental school and community service; trail construction and maintanance, bird boxes, habitat restoration.
Joining: Get permission forms from Mr. Perry room 105 then just show up ready to go outside.
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Economics Club
Faculty Advisor: Freda Boguchwal
Meeting Times:Meets Mondays after school during Fall Term Meets Mondays and Fridays after school during Spring Term Room 301a
Purpose: (1)To promote interest in Economics, as a field of interest and for future career opportunities; (2)To keep informed regarding developments in the national and international economies; (3)To prepare for state and national competitions in economics, sponsored by: United States Treasury and The Federal Reserve Bank National Council for Economic Education
Joining: New members are welcome to join at any time
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Field Research
Faculty Advisor: Sue Steadham
Meeting Times: Tuesdays after school in Room 109 OR out in the field
Purpose: Through projects such as raising trout at Wilton High School and tracking winter flounder in Long Island Sound, students will gain an awareness of the local watershed.
Joining: steadhams@wilton.k12.ct.us
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Fishing (pilot)
Faculty Advisor: Brett Ameror
Meeting Times: tba
Purpose:
Joining: tba
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The Forum: Journalism Club
Faculty Advisor: Michelle Cota
Meeting Times: Thursdays, 3:00, Room 318B
Purpose: To report on timely school issues and capture important school moments on film.
Joining: Everyone is welcome! If you have questions, contact Ms. Cota
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French National Honor Society
Faculty Advisor: Martine Berliet and Myriam Franquésa
Meeting Times: All morning meetings start at 7:30a.m. All afternoon meetings start at 3:00p.m. October 5th (PM), November 9th (AM), December 7th (PM), January 11th (AM), February 8th (PM), March 8th (AM), April 12th (PM), May 17th (AM), June 7th (PM)
Purpose: From the FHS Constitution: The aim of this organization is to stimulate interest in the study of the French language, to promote high standards of scholarship, to reward scholastic achievements, to create enthusiasm for and an understanding of francophone culture, to promote and perpetuate international friendship, and to reward efforts toward furthering solidarity in the French speaking world.
Joining: Students who meet the academic criteria will be invited to apply for membership. Interviews will be conducted after the application has been completed. New members are accepted once a year.
Website:
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Future Business Leaders of America
Faculty Advisor: Amy Korn
Meeting Times: Wednesdays 6:30; twice per month see VBulletin
Purpose: national organization that allows students who are interested in the area of business to explore and learn various aspects of business activities through stock market simulations, and guest speakers. This is a great opportunity to acquire knowledge about a possible career choice.
Joining: Attend a meeting, $18 fee is required by the state and national organization
Website: vbulletin Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
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Gay Straight Alliance (GSA)
Faculty Advisor: Eric Fischman
Meeting Times: every Monday after school 3:00-4:00, room 208a
Purpose: The Gay-Straight Alliance is a community of students dedicated to the promotion of tolerance in Wilton High School. Our mission is to inform members and the student body of issues and events affecting the lives of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and straight ally youth. Throughout the year, we hope to work in coalition with the administration and other WHS clubs to create a safer, more accepting environment in our school.
Joining: All are welcome! YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE GAY TO JOIN. You only need an open mind. Furthermore, it is neither required nor expected of you to disclose your sexual orientation.
Website: http://www.wilton.k12.ct.us/whs/stu/clu/gsa
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(Student) Government Executive Board
Faculty Advisor: Mr. Perry
Meeting Times:Monday 7:30 am
Purpose: Leadership self governance and school and community service.
Joining: Must be elected to office. See the constitution on the executive board link from the WHS web site. Elections are held every spring. See Mr. Perry in room 105 if interested in running for office.
Constitution: Click here
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Habitat for Humanity
Faculty Advisor: Steve Bell and Kristina Westerfield
Meeting Times: Workdays are held on Saturdays, usually later in the month. Click the link below for dates and important details. Visit the Habitat for Humanity website.
Purpose: To help build homes for families in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Joining: see Mr. Bell, Room 233.
Website: http://www.wilton.k12.ct.us/~bells/habitat.html
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Independent Film Club
Faculty Advisor: Ken Boehm
Meeting Times: Thursdays in the Video Production Room
Purpose: Students will have the opportunity to review, discuss and critique movies. They will also have the opportunity to film, edit and produce their own films.
Joining: All are welcome!
Website: http://whsifc.blogspot.com
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Interact Club
Faculty Advisor: Laura Jean Waters
Meeting Times: Library
Purpose: Interact Club is a high school service organization sponsored by the Wilton Rotary Club. Members (Interactors) develop local and international service projects. Interact's name is derived from the words "International" and "Action." Our projects this year include raising money to support Kick for Nick, and the American Cancer Society, as well as sponsoring a child in Haiti through World Vision. The Club meets every week on Tuesday, either before or after school.
Joining: Everyone is welcome.
Website: www.wiltonrotaryclub.org/interact
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International Club
Faculty Advisors: Mariela DaSilva
Meeting Times: Every other Monday at 3:00 in room 328
Purpose: This club helps students develop an understanding of and an appreciation for various world languages and cultures. Activies include movie viewing, and dinners.
Joining: Open to all students. New members welcome throughout the year!
Website: www.geocities.com/worldlanguageclub
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Key Club
Faculty Advisor: Linda Ciliberti
Meeting Times: Once per month - 6:45p.m. Choral Room (see Website for dates)
Purpose: A service organization that engages in community and school service projects, helping those who need support.
Joining: Open to students who have a sincere commitment to community service and the time to volunteer.
Website: http://www.wilton.k12.ct.us/whs/stu/clu/keyclub
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Literary Magazine
Faculty Advisor: Rusty Hurd
Meeting Times: Wednesdays at 3:00 pm in room 119A
Purpose: Students in this organization prepare the school literary magazine each year. Poems, magazine short stories, photos, and drawings are collected from students and prepared for publication. The magazine is published in the spring of each year.
Joining: Anyone can submit work to boxes that will be placed around the school. Anyone wishing to be on the staff that selects the work to be published can show up at the meetings. Posters will be placed around school before the first meeting.
Email: mamahurd@aol.com
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Little Theater Company-Drama Club
Faculty Advisor: Bonnie Dickinson
Meeting Times: Once a month on a Thursday at 3:00; posters will be put up before the meetings.
Purpose: The Company encourages students interested in the theater to come and discuss current and upcoming productions, along with field trips, fund-raisers, Underclassman Production and One Act Night. Everyone is invited to become active in the theater community.
Joining: All are welcome.
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Math Team
Faculty Advisor: Steve Bell and Christian Willaum
Meeting Times: Every Tuesday after school at 3:05, room 233. Competitions are first Wednesday of the month.
Purpose: This club challenges the student with intriguing math problems. Competitions with area schools are held throughout the year. Open to all students.
Joining: Just come to a Tuesday meeting.
Website: http://www.wilton.k12.ct.us/~bells/Math_Team.html
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Mock Trial Club
Advisor:James Kachadoorian- E.mail: jkachadoorian@dgmlaw.com or Kach6@optonline.net
Meeting Times: The Club meets every Monday Nite at the High School beginning in November once the State releases the Case and Materials. We generally meet for 1 hour, but often get together an extra nite at the library or my home as competiton dates approach.
Purpose: Teach the fundamentals of trial practice thru the use of Ct. issued Mock Trial Case and Materials. 2. Learn the basic rules of Evidence necessary to complete a trial from Opening Statement thru Summation. 3. Understand and practice the skills necessary to become an effective trial witness 4. Exchange ideas regarding the litigation packet which has, in prior years involved topical issues like Cyber Stalking and The Scope of Police Authority and Search and Seizure.
Joining: The Club is always looking for motivated students to participate. Mock Trial represents a great way to put into practice your public speaking skills, have some fun and learn a little law. We have competed for the last three years in the Yale Mock Trial Invitational (usually around January) as well as the Ct Mock Trial Regional and State Tourney (some time in late Feb or early March).
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Model United Nations
Faculty Advisor: Mr. Dunaj
Meeting Times: Every other Wednesday 6:45p.m.-8:00p.m; Room # 331
Purpose: The Model United Nations Club at WHS has been in existence since 2003. The club conducts meetings using the exact format of the United Nations itself. World Issues are brought up, debated and resolutions are drafted and passed or rejected. Members are asked to research topics(please use the WHS Library resources) that are up for discussion between meetings.
Joining: Come to a meeting and join today.
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Mountain Biking Club
Faculty Advisor: Joanne Lussier
Meeting Times: Trips each week will be at a differnt location site.
Purpose: The goal of the mountain bike club is to have fun, safe rides together, explore parks in the area, improve riding skills, enhance physical endurance and improve trails with the Ecology Club.
Joining: Contact Mrs Lussier at lussierj@wilton.k12.ct.us
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Mountaineering Club
Faculty Advisor: Jim Dey
Meeting Times: 3:00-5:00 on Thursdays at the WHS Field House
Purpose:Why not put a little excitement into your life? Join the Mountaineering Club and climb a mountain! This club practices, explores, and develops the techniques required to rock climb properly. Several one day excursions are planned throughout the year. Open to all students. All climbing is supervised by licensed and experienced mountain guides.
Joining: Show up any time any week. All students are welcome to join. Come when you can. Climb when you can.
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National Honor Society
Faculty Advisor: Jaclyn Woitkowski and Amy Korn
Meeting Times:One Tuesday morning per month
Joining:All students who qualify will be invited to join their Junior and Senior years. Students must complete the application process and be selected by the committee. Membership is competitive. Students must maintain their GPA and complete 4 hours of community service per month.
Website:click here for NHS Website (link may also be found from the "Students" nav bar drop-down menu on the WHS homepage)
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Open Art Studio
Faculty Advisor: Sue Brandt
Meeting Times:Mondays after school 3:00- 4:00 Painting Drawing room 119 C
Purpose: The club is designed to give students time to work on an art project which they are creating in another art class or work on something new. Ceramic, drawing, painting and photography room are open for students (119D, 119B, 119C, 119A)
Joining: Anyone who is interested can join
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Operation Smile Club
Faculty Advisor: Marylynn Clune (203) 762-1227
Meeting Times: Notified through group e-mails
Purpose: Our purpose is to raise money to pay for surgery to correct clef lip and palates. Through our Operation Club, I hope to show the students that the greatest reward is being able to take care of others, at home, and throughout the world. Operation Smile has many stories about how they have been building bridges to peace throught their missions.
Joining: Contact Marylynn Clune marylynnclune@hotmail.com or Angela Yi angela_xd@hotmail.com
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Ping Pong Club
Faculty Advisors: Coach Kear (kearc@wilton.k12.ct.us)
Meeting Times: tba (2x a month) WHS Student Center
Purpose:This club strives for students to enjoy playing ping pong and improve on their table tennis skills. Students will engage in recreational as well as tournament play if they choose to do so.
Joining: All skill levels are welcome! Come to any of our meetings.
Website: http://www.freewebs.com/whsppc/index.htm
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Photography Club
Faculty Advisor: Algirdas J. Nakas
Meeting Times: Every Thursday 3-4pm / Room 120
Purpose: To explore all things photographic through casual discussions, critiques, open lab time and field projects, and exploration of alternative approaches. The atmosphere is social, but centered within the photographic universe. New this year, a monthly cinema night with classic films viewed and discussed! Come and enjoy a movie and free popcorn!
Joining: tba
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Recycling Club
Faculty Advisor: Steve Bell
Meeting Times:Every Thursday after school at 3:05, room 233.
Purpose: To Plan and implement the Recycling effort at WHS. Students, Custodians, and Staff will work closely together to reduce waste, reuse whenever possible, and recycle.
Joining:See Mr. Bell in room 233.
Website: http://www.wilton.k12.ct.us/~bells/Recycling.html
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Robotics Club
Faculty Advisor: Scott Durkee
Meeting Times: Mondays @ 3:05 PM in Room D-109
Purpose: To learn basic priciples of robotics, engineering and programming through experimentation and play using a variety of different robotic/electronic systems.
Joining:Contact Mr. Durkee either by e-mail or by stopping by Room D-109
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Sailing
Faculty Advisor: Reby Townsend
Meeting Times: September/October on Tuesday and Thursday
Purpose: To learn about sailing/racing 420's on Long Island Sound
Joining: See Mrs. Townsend Room 110B
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Science Olympiad
Faculty Advisor: Kate Eckenrode, Sue Steadham
Meeting Times: Fridays 3pm - 4pm)
Purpose: Train for science competition in April
Joining: contact advisors by email eckenrodek@wilton.k12.ct.us
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Science Research Club
Faculty Advisor: Sue Steadham, Jim Hunter
Meeting Times:Winter Flounder Study: Boat trips, Tuesdays, Aug through Oct and April through May; meetings in Jan - March after school in room 104
Purpose: To conduct field research and prepare a scientific research paper
Joining:Open to all students interested in environmental science, marine biology
Website: http://www.wilton.k12.ct.us/~steadhams/Winter_Flounder_08.html
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Spanish Honor Society
Faculty Advisor: Ana Zobler and Gladys Ramos
Meeting Times: MEvery other Friday, 7:45 AM, Room 315
Purpose: To recognize the academic achievement of Spanish students, to foster the learning of the language and the cultures of Spanish speaking countries, and to contribute to the betterment of our community.
Joining: Students may apply for membership if they have completed Spanish Level IV or V, have at least an A- average for the year, and are recommended by their Spanish teachers.
Website: http://www.wilton.k12.ct.us/whs/aca/for/worldlang/shs.php
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Students in Politics (Model Congress)
Faculty Advisor: Mr. Ken Dunaj
Meeting Times: weekly on Thursdays - room 331
Purpose: Students in Politics is a non-partisan, student-run model congress. The goal of the club is to allow students to simulate the United States Congress. Students legislate laws and debate hot button issues at our bi-weekly meetings
Joining: All students are invited as long as they arrive by 3:15. (If students will be late, they need to speak to Mr. Dunaj prior to the meeting.)
Website: http://sites.google.com/site/mrdunaj/Home/students-in-politics
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Varsity Club
Faculty Advisor: Jim Liptack
Meeting Times:As needed. Notification by e-mail.
Purpose: This club strongly supports the Wilton High School interscholastic sports program. The club consists of members who are all competing on the varsity level.
Joining: All athletes who have earned a Varsity Letter are invited to join. Membership is not automatic. Application is included with varsity letter from athletic office or from Mr. Liptack.
Varsity Letter Frames: http://www.diplomaframe.com/schools/WTHS/
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Yearbook
Faculty Advisor: Rusty Hurd ans Jim Sheridan
Meeting Times: every Monday from September to April at 3:00 in Room #121 (the computer graphics room)
Purpose: This club puts together the school's yearbook
Joining: Anyone interested in working on the yearbook is welcome at any time throughout the year. The yearbook needs photographers, writers, computer helpers, and anyone interested in designing an outstanding yearbook for the Class of 2008.
Email: mamahurd@aol.com
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Yoga
Faculty Advisor: Patricia Knizeski
Meeting Times: Tuesdays at 3PM in room 149B
Purpose: To explore the importance of stress reduction through the practice of Yoga
Joining: Faculty and students are encouraged to join. Just show up at any meeting.
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