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HIGH SCHOOL WEST
2021-22
EXTRACURRICULAR
ACTIVITIESDESCRIPTION OF
CLUB/ACTIVITY ADVISOR/Email
CLUB/ACTIVITY
To promote awareness of Black history for High School
Ms. J. Simpson West and the HHH Community. We will begin virtual
African American Student
jsimpson@hhh.k12.ny.us zoom meetings for the 20-21 school year. We will discuss
Organization (AASO)
options for directing our annual Black History Month
educational show.
Ms. J. Nourry
jnourry@hhh.k12.ny.us Members will have an opportunity to beautify the school
Ms. A. Montiglio and further their appreciation of art. Inspire and recognize
Art Honor Society
amontiglio@hhh.k12.ny.us students who have shown outstanding ability in art.
Students also complete 10 hours of community service.
To provide students with a creative, comfortable
TBD
Arts and Crafts atmosphere to learn and create crafts that can be worn,
useful, and decorative.
Provide an opportunity to meet and interact with other
Mr. T. Lamb Asian students and participate in cultural events outside of
Asian Club tlamb@hhh.k12.ny.us in-school meetings. Celebrate Asian Culture; educate
school community about Asia. Engage in fundraising for
charitable works.
Ms. K. DiPietro
High School student athletes deliver lessons on healthy
Athletes Helping Athletes kdipietro@hhh.k12.ny.us
lifestyles. Athletes teach positive lifestyle to elementary
(AHA) Ms. A. Nocco
students.
anocco@hhh.k12.ny.us
This is an advanced vocal group with a focus on jazz
Ms. M. Martufi literature. This style includes Swing, Latin, ballads and
Blue Notes (Half Tones) mmartufi@hhh.k12.ny.us improvisation. Students will perform at concerts, festivals
and competitions throughout the year. Admission into the
group is by audition only.
The bookstore is open every day. Members learn
Mr. T. Vierling
Bookstore (School Store) inventory, sales, ordering, bookkeeping and many other
tvierling@hhh.k12.ny.us
skills needed to run a business.
To compete in Academic Quiz Bowl Competitions
Ms. P. Fox
Brainstormers throughout the year. Yale University, Princeton, Duke,
pfox@hhh.k12.ny.us
Rutgers are some of the planned events.
The club will include those who want to learn the game as
Mr. M. Maroney
Chess Club well as those who are already skilled enough to participate
mmaroney@hhh.k12.ny.us
in tournaments with other high schools.
This club will foster students’ interest in and
understanding of Chinese culture through exposure to
Ms. L. Reitz Chinese food, films, music and art. Student will also do
Chinese Culture Club
lreitz@hhh.k12.ny.us arts and crafts, skits, and other activities to stimulate their
creativity while becoming a part of Chinese culture.
Alternating Weds, 2:10pm Room 900 @ HSE
The Chinese Honor Society provides the advanced
Chinese student with rich cultural experiences such as
cooking, literacy, drama, film making, arts and crafts,
fundraising and so on. Membership is open to students
Ms. L. Reitz
Chinese Honor Society who have met the academic requirements of the Honor
lreitz@hhh.k12.ny.us
Society. Students must have an overall 90 average for the
previous school year and the school year to date with a
completed application process. Students may apply if they
are in 10th Grade or higher.Current and new members participate in an induction
ceremony held in late spring.
Alternating Wednesdays, 2:10pm, Room 900 @ HSE
Ms. G. DeLuise The student’s will work together preparing, cooking and
Cooking and Nutrition
gdeluise@hhh.k12.ny.us eating healthy snacks, meals and desserts.
The Cross Campus Chamber Choir is an advanced mixed
choral ensemble of musicians from HSE and HSW.
Dr. D. McRoy Admission into the group is by audition only. Students
Cross Campus
(HSE) must be nominated by their school music teacher in order
Chamber Choir
dmcroy@hhh.k12.ny.us to be eligible for an audition. The group performs at two
concerts yearly, as well as special district and outside
events. Enrollment in music class is required.
The Wind ensemble strives to educate not only the
students of HHH, but also the community of audience
members locally and beyond on the wind ensemble as a
vehicle for exciting, high caliber performance. This is
Mr. R. Belanich
Cross Campus accomplished through engaging and interactive
(HSE)
Wind Ensemble performances and with special programs throughout the
rbelanich@hhh.k12.ny.us
year. Admission into the group is by audition only.
Students must be nominated by their school music teacher
to be eligible for an audition. Enrollment in music class
is required.
NY DECA helps students develop skills and competence
DECA TBD for marketing careers, build self-esteem, experience
leadership and practice community experience.
Ms. A. Mastrocco Members are focused on becoming more aware of issues
Environmental Club amastrocco@hhh.k12.ny.us that face our community, school and the world. The club
will work toward making a difference globally.
E-sports/Computer Club: Club members will be able to
explore many different aspects of current
technology. Members can start to learn how to code in
Mr. M. Maroney their choice of coding languages such as Java or
E-Sports/Computer Club
mmaroney@hhh.k12.ny.us Python. For those members that like gaming we are
starting an E-sports team to compete in the High School E-
sports League competing against other High Schools in
games like Overwatch, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros.
Ms. C. Lislevatn A competition team composed of students who make a
Euro Challenge Team clislevatn@hhh.k12.ny.us presentation of 15 minutes and a question and answer
period of 10 minutes.
To expand students’ knowledge of business through a
FBLA/Business Honor Mr. D. Gannon
series of meetings, trips, and various fundraising and
Society dgannon@hhh.k12.ny.us
marketing projects.
Ms. C. Lislevatn To study and analyze economic issues and to prepare for
Federal Challenge Club clislevatn@hhh.k12.ny.us the Federal Challenge sponsored by the Federal Reserve
Bank.
Ms. J. Houston
French Club To promote the French language and culture. Various
jhouston@hhh.k12.ny.us
Honor Society fundraising for community causes.
Jacqueline Nikosey
jnikosey@hhh.k12.ny.us
Freshman Class Hazel Palmada To promote school spirit and class pride by encouraging
2026 hpalmada@hhh.k12.ny.us students to participate in various school events.
Ms. Jessica Schwartz This club is a social group which strives to strengthen
Friendship Club jschwartz@hhh.k12.ny.us relationships between all students at HS West. Activities
include games, sports, arts and crafts, cooking, etc.Ms. J. Houston The mission of GSA is to create a safe environment in
Gay Straight Alliance
jhouston@hhh.k12.ny.us school for students to support each other and learn about
(GSA)
homophobia and other oppressions.
Ms. O. Militana To provide a spa service for senior citizens in our
Glamour Gals
omilitana@hhh.k12.ny.us community.
The mission of Hills West Media is to provide both school
and local news to the students of HSW and the HHH
community. We are By and For the Students of Hills
West. The club’s main goal is to provide Hills West
Mr. D. Riccuiti students with monthly printed newspapers/magazines, a
driccuiti@hhh.k12.ny.us weekly printed Story of Week, a regularly updated website
Hills West Media Mr.P. Doxsee (hillswestroundup.com), weekly podcasting, social media
pdoxsee@hhh.k12.ny.us coverage, and special broadcasting events on our Youtube
page (West TV). Students acquire real-life skills as they
work together to complete their ultimate goal of engaging
sophisticated media. Students are also rewarded with rich
and meaningful peer relationships, which is the
cornerstone of the Hills West Media experience.
Ms.M. Martufi To provide a setting to discuss moral values and biblical
Ichtus Club
mmartufi@hhh.k12.ny.us beliefs.
Ms. C. Lislevatn
Involved with the National Rotary Club. The Club
Interact clislevatn@hhh.k12.ny.us
participates in activities to help people in the community.
To encourage a greater appreciation and understanding of
Italian Club Ms. A.Terracina
Italian culture as well as its impact on our society through
Honor Society aterracina@hhh.k12.ny.us
cultural activities taking place in our area.
The purpose of the Jazz Band is to provide a high level
performance opportunity for student musicians who wish
to explore the jazz medium. The group is open to students
in grades 9-12 who are current music department members
Mr. C. Foti based on a live audition. The group will explore multiple
Jazz Band cfoti@hhh.k12.ny.us styles of jazz, including swing, rock, Latin and funk. A
strong emphasis on note reading in multiple styles,
improvisation skills, jazz combo work, advanced
musicianship and performance strategies are explored, and
advance individual instrument technique will be provided
to assist in the development of the jazz student.
Mr. Jay O’Boyle
joboyle@hhh.k12.ny.us To promote school spirit for the Junior Class and class
Junior Class
Mr. Robert Thidemann pride by encouraging students to participate in various
2024
rthidemann@hhh.k12.ny.us school events.
School and community service organization under the
Ms. K. Madden
Key Club auspices of Key Club International and Kiwanis
kemadden@hhh.k12.ny.us
International. Collect food and supplies for the needy.
This club will provide students with hands-on activities
that incorporate a variety of skills including leisure,
technological, social, problem solving, self-care, and
Lifeskills TBD
listening skills. During this club the students will be
encouraged to collaborate with their peers and identify
interests through exploration.
Mr. C. Foti
cfoti@hhh.k12.ny.us To provide support and entertainment at football games
Marching Band
Mr. D. Lanzarotta and community activities.
dlanzarotta@hhh.k12.ny.usMath National Honor Ms. L. Powers The goal of this club is to inspire and recognize students
Society lpowers@hhh.k12.ny.us who have shown an outstanding ability in mathematics
Ms. A. Maguire
amaguire@hhh.k12.ny.us Practice solving challenging math problems. Compete
Mathletes
with other high schools.
To provide students with a creative, comfortable
Multimedia Arts Club atmosphere to learn and create crafts that can be worn,
TBD
useful, and decorative.
The Muslim Student Association of High School West is
dedicated to building unity among different communities
Mr. A. Cascio and education levels. Our goal is to promote an
Muslim Student
acasio@hhh.k12.ny.us understanding of the Muslim religion and culture by
Association
creating an educational and interactive environment. We
want to provide a diverse, comfortable and confident
atmosphere to all members. All are welcome.
Ms. P. Fox
pfox@hhh.k12.ny.us To promote character, leadership, scholarship and service
National Honor Society
Ms. S. Saleem in student’s personal development.
ssaleem@hhh.k12.ny.us
The goal of this club is to empower a generation of global
citizens by creating an international network of One World
Ms. C. Foglietta
One World Youth Club Youth Clubs that will link to one another and provide
cfoglietta@hhh.k12.ny.us
opportunities to communicate with, learn from, and gain
understanding and insight about one another.
Peer Aids Educators is a student run and teacher advised
club. Students are taught valuable and current information
about HIV/AIDS and then create games and activities to
do with the 9th grade classes, and a yearly trip to
Candlewood Middle school to the 7th graders. The
information taught is factual information about the
transmission and prevention of HIV. Students joining this
Ms. N. Curry club must attend on a regular basis, as they need to
Peer Aids Educators
ncurry@hhh.k12.ny.us practice until they are ready to go in front of their peers
and the younger students.
This club is a great opportunity for students going into
education or community health to work on public speaking
skills and have a great time while doing it. Many students
in the past have written college essays about their
experience in this club and how it prepared them to speak
in front of any audience.
Mr. D. Riccuiti
Students will create and prepare work for local contests,
driccuiti@hhh.k12.ny.us
Photojournalism Club the district art show and pursue self-directed projects for
Ms. J. Dohnert
personal growth.
jdohnert@hhh.k12.ny.us
This club aims to foster fair treatment of people of all
races, resulting in equitable opportunities and outcomes
Ms. J. Ievolo
for all. We are dedicated to creating a safe space for
jievolo@hhh.k12.ny.us
BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) and unify
Racial Equity Alliance Ms. S. Saleem
different communities. Through candid conversation, we
ssaleem@hhh.k12.ny.us
strive to develop solutions to current social issues, and
initiate change in our school community. BIPOC and their
allies are invited to attend!Ms. P. Fox To compete in various Academic Quiz Bowl
Regional Quiz Bowl
pfox@hhh.k12.ny.us Tournaments.
FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics is open to 9th - 12th
grade students. Students work together in teams to build
and program robots that can perform autonomous and tele-
Mr. M. Troise
operated tasks. Teams compete across Long Island for the
Robotics Club (FTC) mtroise@hhh.k12.ny.us
opportunity to qualify for the Long Island Championship
(First Tech Challenge) Mr. C. Mirchel
and beyond. The challenge and field is new each year!
cmirchel@hhh.k12.ny.us
Emphasis on 3D designed and printed parts, everyone
learning to program and build the robot, presentation at
competition and community outreach events
This club aims to provide the school community with
knowledge and skills to help prevent destructive decisions.
We know there are a variety of behaviors that teens can
engage in that can hurt them and others. Some topics the
club discusses are drinking and driving, texting and
driving, peer pressure, negative relationships, and mental
Ms. N. Curry health, to name a few. SADD is a division on a national
SADD
ncurry@hhh.k12.ny.us organization, MADD, and part of the club works to raise
money for that organization and people in the US whose
lives have been affected by drunk driving. The goals of
SADD are to help bring awareness to the school
community that all decisions have outcomes, and the club
would like to help people make better decisions and lead
healthier, happier lives.
The Half Hollow Hills Science Honor Society is an
approved chapter of the Science National Honor Society
for high school students. The purpose of the organization
is to encourage participation and recognition of scientific
Ms. C. Tjersland and intellectual thought. It is to encourage students to
Science Honor Society
ctjersland@hhh.k12.ny.us participate in community service and, in turn, encourage a
dedication to the pursuit of scientific knowledge that
benefits all. Students must be in their junior or senior year
and meet all academic eligibility requirements as outlined
in the student application.
Mr. J. Caligiuri The Science Olympiad is North America’s most
jcaligiuri@hhh.k12.ny.us prestigious team science and technology competition.
Science Olympiads
Ms. M. Pastoressa Students compete at Invitational, Regional, State and
mpastoressa@hhh.k12.ny.us National Tournaments.
Ms. Angela Bereche
abereche@hhh.k12.ny.us
Senior Class Ms. J. Ficarrotta
To promote school spirit for the Senior Class.
2022 jficarrotta@hhh.k12.ny.us
Ms. N. O’Grady
nogrady@hhh.k12.ny.us
Ms. D. Javaherforoush
djavaherforoush@hhh.k12.ny.us To promote school spirit for the Sophomore Class and
Sophomore Class
Ms. K. Alister class pride by encourage students to participate in various
2025
kalister@hhh.k12.ny.us school events.
Ms. M. Obrycki
Spanish Club/Honor mobrycki@hhh.k12.ny.us To promote the Spanish culture and language other than
Society Ms. O. Militana English and to provide service to the community.
omilitana@hhh.k12.ny.us
A group of rhythmic steppers that perform at school
Ms. J. Simpson functions promoting school spirit. Our 20-21 meetings
Step Team
jsimpson@hhh.k12.ny.us will begin virtually via zoom. We will discuss possible
options to perform this year!The Student Government is the primary link between the
administration and the students of HSW. Student
Students Executive Council Ms. C. Reynolds
elections, Homecoming festivities, and Talent Show are
(Senate) creynolds@hhh.k12.ny.us
just a few of the many activities that this Council
participates in.
Ms. A. Rosenblum
TAP promotes student awareness for animals by raising
Teen Animal Protectors arosenblum@hhh.k12.ny.us
funds for shelters. The students take an active stance
(TAP) Mr. R. Thidemann
regarding animal and environmental issues.
rthidemann@hhh.k12.ny.us
Ms. J. Ievolo
Theater West - Drama To produce a school drama performance.
jievolo@hhh.k12.ny.us
Theater West – Musical TBD To produce a school musical performance.
Ms. N. Curry
ncurry@hhh.k12.ny.us Learn behind the scenes for theater – art, engineering,
Technical Theater Club Mr. P. Rudilosso sound, lighting, costumes, construction, publicity,
prudilosso@hhh.k12.ny.us management, graphic design and painting.
Thespian Society Ms. N. O’Grady
To provide a student run theatrical performance.
(Westhespians) nogrady@hhh.k12.ny.us
“The Trial Advocacy Club (usually jest referred to as
Mock Trial) is a great fit for anyone who has an interest in
learning more about our justice system, working
cooperatively with others, or developing better public
Mr. A. Doniger speaking skills. In a typical year, students participate in a
Trial Advocacy Club
adoniger@hhh.k12.ny.us series of competitive mock trials, before a judge, against
(Mock Trial)
teams from schools around Suffolk County. While this
year’s tournament will be virtual, students will still
prepare and compete in the same ways as in previous
years. If you are interested, please feel free to contact Mr.
Doniger (adoniger@hhh.k12.ny.us)”
Ms. A. Bereche
Varsity athletes promoting good behavior and fundraising
Varsity Club abereche@hhh.k12.ny.us efforts for community needs.
The Women in Science and Engineering club is welcome
to all young women and men in all grades. Club members
support each other in school and individual pursuits
related to STEM classwork, courses, research college and
Women in Science and Ms. L. Austin
career options. We learn from each other and have fun at
Engineering (WiSE) laustin@hhh.k12.ny.us
each meeting with movie and book discussions, field trips,
hands-on experiments, guest speakers and more. WiSE
members can also participate in the WiSE FTC Robotics
Team.
Women’s Empowerment Initiative is for anyone interested
in having an on-going conversation about the power of
women throughout history and today. We will discuss
Women’s Empowerment Ms. S. Greenberger
current news stories as well as create a space for our town
Initiative sgreenberger@hhh.k12.ny.us
stories to be heard. We will use our voice and power to
create positive change in our community and throughout
the world.
Ms. S. Meehan
To foster sportsmanship, working together, creativity,
westinmc06@gmail.com
Wranglerettes Ms. A. Maguire performance, and entertainment for school and community
amaguire@hhh.k12.ny.us events.Ms. J. Dohnert
jdohnert@hhh.k12.ny.us
To record the events and lifestyles of the students at HSW.
Ms. K. Keller
Yearbook The Yearbook will provide students with a visual
kkeller@hhh.k12.ny.us
representation of HSW.
Ms. C. Reynolds
creynolds@hhh.k12.ny.us
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