CLUB BOOKLET 09-10 2 Revised

Academic Challenge Team
Advisor(s): Martin Maruschak, Nancy Latimer
Description of Club Goals: To promote academic excellence and teamwork among

students through academic tournament format.
Description of Club Activities: Weekly practices, meetings and participation in several Quiz
Bowl tournaments.
Number of Meetings/Year: At least 1 meeting per week – September through May
Time and Length of Meetings: 1 hr. 3-4 pm. Dues: $10.00
Expected Commitment of Members: Attendance at meetings and at competitions which

are held on Saturdays at various locations in New Jersey.
Act for Autism
Advisor(s): Hilary Brown
Description of Club Goals: Act for Autism is a club for autism awareness. Our club plan to
educate students to volunteer and raise money for this growing epidemic.
Description of Club Activities: Some of our club activities will be WALK NOW FOR AUTISM in
October, AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH in June, and bake-sale fundraisers.
Number of Meetings/Year: 10 Dues: None
Frequency of Meetings: Monthly
When Meetings Occur: Wednesdays/Thursdays Time and Length of Meetings: 3-3:30 p.m.
Expected Commitment of Members: Participation in activities and attendance at meetings.
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Alternative Energy Sources
Advisor(s): Kathleen Bigelow, Robert Brewster, James McGeney, David Stoneback

Consultant: David Palmer
Description of Club Goals: To investigate alternative energy sources and produce a prototype.
Description of Club Activities: Create a small business model organization active in investigating
alternative energy sources with an initial goal of producing a prototype direct conversion solar panel.
Number of Meetings/Year: 12+ depending on activity Dues: None
Frequency of Meetings: open
When Meetings Occur: as needed Time and Length of Meetings: depending on need
Expected Commitment of Members: Get involved in the goals of the club/initiative.
Anime
Advisor(s): Nick Salvatore, Chuck Ropars
Description of Club Goals: The goals of the club are to discuss the underlying issues
presented in the anime and to relate it to modern times.
Description of Club Activities: Viewing anime to gain a better understanding and discussing
the anime and how we can relate to it.
Number of Meetings/Year: 15 Dues: $1.00 per club meeting
Frequency of Meetings: biweekly
When Meetings Occur: After school -Thursdays Time and Length of Meetings: 3-5 pm
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Nights – Fridays Friday nights - 7-11 p m
Expected Commitment of Members: To work well with others in the club and to follow
the rules.
Asian Awareness
Advisor(s): Michael Seiler, Mabel Huynh
Description of Club Goals: Cultural and diversity awareness
Description of Club Activities: Discussions, cultural awareness, dinners, group meetings.
When Meetings Occur: After School or Evenings Time and Length of Meetings: ½ to 1 hour
Expected Commitment of Members: Regular attendance
Astronomy Club
Advisor(s): David Davis
Description of Club Goals: To explore/study the constellations through telescopes, computers,

discussions and other means.
Description of Club Activities: Field trips to observatories, computer modeling, recording and
viewing of celestial events, and more.
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Frequency of Meetings: Bi -Monthly
When Meetings Occur: Tuesdays Time and Length of Meetings: 1 hrs. (3-4 pm)
Expected Commitment of Members:
Breast Cancer Awareness Club
Advisor(s): Bea Diller
Description of Club Goals: Raise awareness of breast cancer and raise money
for the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
Description of Club Activities: Sponsor Denim Day, and fundraising activities.
Frequency of Meetings: Semi-monthly
When Meetings Occur: Tuesdays or Thursdays Time and Length of Meetings: 2:45-3:30 pm
Expected Commitment of Members: Attendance at a minimum of 85% of meetings and

participation in most events and fundraisers.
Chess Club
Advisor(s): Mike Seiler
Description of Club Goals: Students in the club are at many levels of proficiency. They
play for enjoyment and improvement.
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Description of Club Activities:
• Students play matches
• Some students tutor others to improve skills.
Number of Meetings/Year: 30 Frequency of Meetings: Weekly
When Meetings Occur: Varies Time and Length of Meetings: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Dues: None
Expected Commitment of Members: Come planning to set up an environment to

encourage concentration on the game.
Children’s Specialized Hospital
Advisor(s): Jill Mezzacappa
Description of Club Goals: Raise money for Children’s Specialized Hospital and do monthly
activities with the patients at the in-patients center.
Description of Club Activities: Fundraisers, collecting supplies for Children’s Specialized Hospital
and monthly visits at the patient center.
Frequency of Meetings: Every other week
When Meetings Occur: Wednesdays Time and Length of Meetings: 3-4 pm
Expected Commitment of Members: Participate in monthly activities and funraisers.
Cinema Club
Advisor(s): Marc Silbergeld
Description of Club Goals: The Cinema Club seeks to explore various films by theme and
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genre and discuss the themes as they relate to contemporary society.
Description of Club Activities: Various films will be viewed by club members and followed-up
with group discussions addressing the content, appeal, themes, psychology and impact
on contemporary society.
Frequency of Meetings: Bi-monthly
When Meetings Occur: Thursdays Time and Length of Meetings: appx. 3-5 pm
Expected Commitment of Members: Group attendance is unrestricted, and participation in

group discussions of the films is expected.
Class of 2010
Advisor(s): Kara DeGregoria, Erica Wright
Description of Club Goals: Promote class spirit, fund raising, leadership and
organization of class activities.
Description of Club Activities: Class meetings, design and sell senior T-shirts, sell
and distribute caps and gowns.
Number of Meetings/Year: as needed Frequency of Meetings: weekly
When Meetings Occur: During Homeroom - Tuesdays
Time and Length of Meetings: Varies Dues: None
Expected Commitment of Members: 100% support of class activities; leadership

through example.
Class of 2011
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Advisor(s): Brenda Acanfora, Tricia Iannuzzi
Description of Club Goals: Promote class spirit, fund raising, leadership and
organization of class activities, including Prom 2009.
Description of Club Activities: Fundraising; Junior Class meetings; Prom 2009.
Number of Meetings/Year: As needed Frequency of Meetings: As needed
When Meetings Occur: Tuesdays during homeroom
Expected Commitment of Members: Active involvement in club events and meetings;

leadership through example.
Class of 2012
Advisor(s): Krista Stefanski, Jenna Cohen
Description of Club Goals: Promote class spirit, fund raising, leadership, and organization
of class activities.
Description of Club Activities: Fundraising; Sophomore class meetings; social

events, class ring sales.
Number of Meetings/Year: As needed Frequency of Meetings: Weekly meetings with

Officers.
When Meetings Occur: During Homeroom with officers.
Expected Commitment of Members: Attendance at meetings and active involvement

in class events and activities.
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Class of 2013
Advisor(s): Lynn Michalski, Katie Walsh
Description of Club Goals: Promote school spirit and unity, leadership and
organization of class activities.
Description of Club Activities: Fund raising for the class and various charitable
organizations.
Number of Meetings/Year: As needed Frequency of Meetings: as needed
When Meetings Occur: Homeroom and after school Dues: None
Time and Length of Meetings: Varies
Expected Commitment of Members: To participate in the class activities.
Community Service
Advisor(s): Catherine Feuerstein, Warren Hynes
Description of Club Goals: To assist individuals in need throughout the community

through a number of service-oriented activities.
Description of Club Activities: This student-run club works together on a number of

fronts to serve the local community. Much of our work has been dedicated to helping
homeless and other low-income individuals through a Summit-based non-profit
organization called Bridges Outreach. Students hold a coat drive, toiletry drive and also
deliver meals to the poor and homeless in Irvington. Throughout the year, students hold
numerous fund-raisers in order to purchase food for our deliveries. Students also take
part in weekly tutoring at the Westfield Community Center. In addition, students react to
school community needs such as a recycling initiative, blood drive, extra-lunch day and
food drive.
When Meetings Occur: Wednesday

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Time and Length of Meetings: 2:45 - 4 p.m. Dues: None
Expected Commitment of Members: To attend weekly club meetings, to take

leadership over at least one of our activities during the year, and to take an active
role in all of our work for Bridges.
Debate Club
Advisor(s): Bob Pasternak
Description of Club Goals: Students will actively learn and use debating skills.
Description of Club Activities: Research, discuss, and debate current issues in the
world.
Number of Meetings/Year: as announced Frequency of Meetings: Bi-monthly
When Meetings Occur: as announced Time and Length of Meetings: 3:00 -3:30 pm
Dues: None
Expected Commitment of Members: Students are expected to attend meetings

regularly and participate in regional debates as a team.
Diversity 2000
Advisor(s): Jason Grant, Gail Alston, Bob Pasternak
Description of Club Goals: The purpose of this organization is to promote global

understanding of the numerous culture groups found in America as well as
abroad. Objectives: 1) To give students the opportunity to share and learn from
each other. 2) To discover how to make Westfield High School a better place for
all of us. 3) To become more sensitive to issues of gender, race, religion,
ethnicity and culture.
Description of Club Activities: Conference at Kean University to discuss the topic of

diversity with 53 other school districts. Students polled 125 students and made a
bulletin board display with the results.
Number of Meetings/Year: 10 Frequency of Meetings: Monthly
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When Meetings Occur: Mondays
Time and Length of Meetings: 3-4 p.m. Dues: None
Expected Commitment of Members: To participate in group activities.
Dozen’s of Cousins
Advisor(s): Dana Philipps
Description of Club Goals: Club is dedicated to helping students explore their family history and
experience the different cultures that have shaped the globe.
Description of Club Activities: Students will learn how to develop family trees using historical
documents, preserve photographs and other keepsakes and share the unique immigrant stories
of their past. We encourage sampling of ancestral music and food.
Number of Meetings/Year: 10-12 Dues: N/A
Frequency of Meetings: Monthly or more
When Meetings Occur: Tuesdays Time and Length of Meetings: 3-4:30 p.m.
Expected Commitment of Members: Members will be supportive of each other’s genealogy

projects and respectful of all cultures. Most of all members will have fun.
Eastern Thought Club
Advisor(s): Mabel Huynh
Description of Club Goals: To gain insight and arouse excitement and interest in club
members for Eastern Thought. Bring intellectual, insightful discussion on texts and motivate
each other to learn.
Description of Club Activities: We will read excerpts from various Eastern religions and
theories for discussion. We will practice and share methods of meditation, study mindfulness
and look at culture – perhaps visit a Thai temple.

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Frequency of Meetings: Weekly and/or biweekly
When Meetings Occur: Wednesdays Time and Length of Meetings: 6:30-8 pm
Expected Commitment of Members: To show up and have a genuine interest in Eastern

Thought. To bring outside knowledge and/or experiences.
Environmental Awareness Club
Advisor(s): Kathleen Bigelow, James McGeney
Description of Club Goals: The Environmental Awareness Club will work to raise awareness
about environmental issues, raise money for environmental causes, and discuss current issues
facing the planet.
Description of Club Activities: Awareness activities, fundraising, guest speakers, outdoor activities,
and discussions about current environmental issues.
Frequency of Meetings: Bi-weekly
When Meetings Occur: Thursdays Time and Length of Meetings: 3-5 p.m.
Expected Commitment of Members: Meeting attendance and participation in club events.
Epilepsy Awareness Club
Advisor(s): Elizabeth Green
Description of Club Goals: To raise awareness of Epilepsy and how to react if

someone has a seizure. Also to raise money for research.
Description of Club Activities: Fundraisers to raise money for epilepsy research, watch
movies, learn what epilepsy is, help to inform others what it is, visit people/children with
epilepsy and raise money to send kids with epilepsy to a special camp.
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When Meetings Occur: Tuesdays Time and Length of Meetings: Appx. 3-3:45 p.m.
Expected Commitment of Members: Come to at least one meeting a month and help raise
awareness and money
Euterpe
Advisor(s): Jason Grant
Description of Club Goals: Students’ original music composition and performance.

To put original poems to music.
Description of Club Activities: Music performances, concerts, sharing of lyrics and ideas
for songs.
Number of Meetings/Year: 10 Dues None
Frequency of Meetings: monthly
When Meetings Occur: Tuesdays Time and Length of Meetings: varies – depending
on agenda
Expected Commitment of Members: To play an instrument, sing, or simply love music.
Fantasy Sports Club
Advisor(s): Stephen Boyle
Description of Club Goals: To provide an outlet for fantasy sports enthusiasts to share their common
interest while participating in competitive fantasy leagues and giving to charity.
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Description of Club Activities: During meetings, members will be educated in new topics pertaining
to fantasy sports and discuss any relevant issues or debates. Also, there will be drafts for the baseball
and football seasons. Members will pay dues that will partly be used for a charity prize pot for each
league. Each member declares a charity for each league and the winner will earn prize money for their
respective charity.
Number of Meetings/Year: 8-10 Dues: $20.00
When Meetings Occur: TBA Time and Length of Meetings: Varies – meetings 30-45 minutes
Expected Commitment of Members: Members are expected to attend meetings, actively participate
in leagues, and have fun playing fantasy sports with friends.
Fed Challenge Team
Advisor(s): Thomas Hornish, Sandy Ford
Description of Club Goals: Promote student awareness and understanding of the American
Economy and the role of the Federal Reserve Band and Monetary Policy.
Description of Club Activities: Production of “Eye on the Economy” a student based

business financial newspaper. Compete in the Fed Challenge competition
sponsored by the NYFRB in March-April. Miscellaneous information: 9th year in
existence, 2002 Regional Finalists, 2002-2001 Semi-Finalists, 2003 Regional
Finalists, 2006 Finalists, 2004-2008 Semi-Finalists.
Number of Meetings/Year: Weekly meetings, January – April; 15-20
Frequency of Meetings: Weekly When Meetings Occur: Thursday evenings
Time and Length of Meetings: 1 ½ to 2 hours Dues: None
Expected Commitment of Members: Attend all meetings, meet publishing deadlines, be

prepared by completing all research projects.
Finance &Investment Analysis Club

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Description of Club Goals: To enrich our understanding of finance and the market, and to
use that understanding for possible philanthropic ventures. To create a community for all
members.
Description of Club Activities: An internal competition with fictitious portfolios and

discussions about the market. An occasional discussion or lecture with a market expert, and
participation in sales/donations to raise money for charity.
When Meetings Occur: Wednesdays Time and Length of Meetings: 3-4:30 p.m.
Expected Commitment of Members: Have a VSE Market Watch Account and have a general
understanding of the market.
Finding a Cure Together F.A.C.T.
Advisor(s): Leah Jarvis
Description of Club Goals: To raise at least $5,000 for the Relay for Life and Valerie Fund
benefiting cancer Research.
Description of Club Activities: 5K run, bake sales, t-shirt/bracelets, Holiday sales and
Relay for Life.
Number of Meetings/Year: Dues: $5.00 annually
Frequency of Meetings: Bi-Weekly and/or monthly
When Meetings Occur: Wednesdays Time and Length of Meetings: 2:50 – 3:15 p.m.
Expected Commitment of Members: Some meetings will be mandatory and some will
be just check ins. All meetings will be recapped in an e-mail. Also
attending events and help raising money for Relay for Live and
Valerie Fund.
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Folio
Advisor(s): Marc Silbergeld
Description of Club Goals: To create a literary magazine consisting of student writing

samples (poetry, short stories and essays); to host several coffeehouses, offering
opportunities for students and faculty to perform skits musical acts, and read
poetry.
Description of Club Activities: Early meetings are used to select new members
based on student applications. These applications include literary criticisms and
original writings by the student. All other meetings consist of selecting from
written submissions for the magazine and, ultimately, setting up the physical
layout to send to the printer. Plan Coffeehouses, prepare to work at
Coffeehouses.
When Meetings Occur: Monday
Time and Length of Meetings: 3:00 –5:00 p.m. Dues: None
Expected Commitment of Members: To come to every meeting that a student’s

schedule allows, and, while there, to be an active, constructive participant.
French Club
Advisor(s): Marie-Laure Hoffman
Description of Club Goals: To develop interest in French culture and to create an

increased awareness of “La Francophonie,” the French speaking world.
Description of Club Activities: Fundraisers, field trips to museums, French plays,

musicals, French restaurants; to host cultural events held at the high school and
in the metropolitan area.
Number of Meetings/Year: 6-8 Frequency of Meetings: Depending on need
When Meetings Occur: Wednesdays Time and Length of Meetings: 3:00 –4:00 p.m.
Dues: $5.00
Expected Commitment of Members: To attend meetings and to participate in events.
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Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Advisor(s): Denise DeNicola
Description of Club Goals: To promote business leadership and understanding.
Description of Club Activities: Speakers to address students on business topics, attend

FBLA Conferences, and participate in FBLA Competitions and various non-profit organization
fund raisers.
Number of Meetings/Year: 20 Dues: $10.00 annually
Frequency of Meetings: To be determined
When Meetings Occur: TBA Time and Length of Meetings: 3-4 pm
Expected Commitment of Members: High commitment to attend meetings and activities

in and out of school.
Gay/Straight Alliance
Advisor(s): Martin Maruschak, Peter Horn
Description of Club Goals: The GSA is a group of gay and straight people committed
to addressing gay & lesbian concerns at WHS, including the prejudice against
homosexuality that places people at risk and impinges upon the dignity of every
person in our community. The GSA seeks to serve as a vehicle for dialogue, support,
and education for its members and the larger community.
Description of Club Activities: Bi-monthly meetings featuring discussions, readings,

film, skits and other activities.
When Meetings Occur: Alternating Tuesday and Wednesdays.
Time and Length of Meetings: 7:00 –9:00 p.m.
Expected Commitment of Members: Come as you are.
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German Club
Advisor(s): Christiane Friedlander
Description of Club Goals: Promote German cultural awareness and concepts, teach
responsibility, fundraising, community support through donation.
Description of Club Activities: Run football concession, holiday party, candy sale,
field trips to cultural events, gingerbread house competition, German breakfasts.
Number of Meetings/Year: 3 or 4 Frequency of Meetings: As needed
When Meetings Occur: Arranged to students’ schedule
Time and Length of Meetings: 3:15 – 3:45 p.m. Dues: None
Expected Commitment of Members: Attend meetings, and participate in the various events.
Girl’s Learn International Club
Advisor(s): Tricia Ann Iannuzzi
Description of Club Goals: Learning program where students will engage in educational
outreach projects to increase their global knowledge.
Description of Club Activities: Exploring Human Rights, getting acquainted with a

partner Classroom, fundraising, raising community awareness.
When Meetings Occur: TBA Time and Length of Meetings: varies –

depending on agenda
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Expected Commitment of Members: To attend meetings and participate in activities.
Health Awareness Club
Advisor(s): Judy McLoughlin
Description of Club Goals: Provide participants with the understanding of medical disorders
and dilemmas, and give them the opportunity to help. We will be targeting organizations that
have high rates of affected patients.
Description of Club Activities: The club will conduct fundraisers, elect speakers of related
organizations, have informative meetings followed by discussions, and voluntary excursions.
Number of Meetings/Year: 15-20 meetings Dues: $5.00
Frequency of Meetings: Bi-Weekly
When Meetings Occur: Wednesdays Time and Length of Meetings: 3:00-3:15 or 3:45 pm
Expected Commitment of Members: Attend all meetings, participate in all the fundraisers,
be active as a member by contributing ideas, donating time to research, and learning
about the organizations we plan to support.
Innate High
Advisor(s): Elizabeth McDermott, Elizabeth Green, Stephen Boyle, Michelle Spreitzer
Description of Club Goals: To raise awareness of dangers of substance abuse in the H.S.
community, to organize a prevention movement in Westfield, to teach students and parents how to
respond to this issue, to unite the supporters of this cause that exists at all levels, and to ultimately
make a difference through prevention efforts.
Description of Club Activities: Members will become actively involved in the prevention movement
through fundraising, student events, community events, and other hands-on activities. Members will be
working with the high school health and athletic departments in improving these efforts.
Number of Meetings/Year: 24-36 Dues: None
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Frequency of Meetings: Weekly/Bi-Weekly
When Meetings Occur: Thursdays Time and Length of Meetings: 3 p.m. and Varying times
Expected Commitment of Members: Members are expected to attend meetings and participate
wholeheartedly in prevention efforts on a regular basis. They should show support for the prevention
cause and for any associated organizations and programs.
Invisible Children United
Advisor(s): Jacqueline Meert
Description of Club Goals: Raising awareness and financial aid for the invisible
children foundation whose purpose is to stop the children of Northern Uganda
from being captured to be child soldiers
Description of Club Activities: To promote awareness, movie screenings, fundraisers, etc.
Number of Meetings/Year: Appx. 30 to 40 Dues: None
When Meetings Occur: Tues./Wed. Time and Length of Meetings: 3-4 and/or 7-8 p.m.
Expected Commitment of Members: Attend meetings and events regularly.
Italian Club
Advisor(s): Maria Santilli, Lauren Durante
Description of Club Goals: The Italian Club serves as an extension of classroom

activities. Primarily, the club engages students in cultural activities and raises
funds for the scholarship program.
Description of Club Activities: Monthly meetings; Holiday Dinner (December); Fund

Raiser; Spring Dinner; field trip.
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Number of Meetings/Year: 8 Frequency of Meetings: Monthly (Sept. to May; no January)
When Meetings Occur: Tuesday Time & Length of Meetings: 3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Dues: $4.00
Expected Commitment of Members: Members are expected to be active

participants.
Junior Optimist Club
Advisor(s): Tom Hornish (WHS Liaisons), Russ Finestein (Advisor)
Description of Club Goals: To promote activities which benefit both students and
the greater Westfield community.
Description of Club Activities: Toy drive at Christmas, distribution of holiday food

baskets, provide man power for various community service activities, manning
Blast.
Number of Meetings/Year: 5 Frequency of Meetings: Semi-monthly Dues: $10.
When Meetings Occur: Sundays Time and Length of Meetings: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Expected Commitment of Members: Participate in club activities.
Key Club
Advisor(s): Paulette Del Rosso
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Description of Club Goals: Key Club is an international service organization
sponsored by Kiwanis International. All members volunteer for school and
community service.
Description of Club Activities: All members participate in College Night. A

minimum of three other volunteer activities must be met during the school year.
Number of Meetings/Year: 9 Frequency of Meetings: monthly
When Meetings Occur: First Monday each month
Time and Length of Meetings: 20-30 minutes
Dues: $15.00 (national and district dues)
Expected Commitment of Members: Minimum of four volunteer projects with more

involvement strongly encouraged.
Kids on the Block
Advisor(s): , Brenda Acanfora, Jane D’Alessandro
Description of Club Goals: Help teach children (3rd graders) about tolerance, diversity
and acceptance through puppet shows.
Description of Club Activities: Practice skits, help plan performances, fundraise to purchase
new puppets and club apparel and put on puppet shows twice a
year to all Westfield elementary schools.
Frequency of Meetings: 2 in the fall and 3 in the spring
Expected Commitment of Members: Attending meetings, learning skits (2 per student), attending
performances at elementary schools in Westfield.
Latin Club
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Advisor(s): James Rowan
Description of Club Goals: Raising money for scholarships for Latin students,
perpetuating interest in Latin. Members may choose to affiliate with the National
Junior Classical League and be able to participate in state and national
competitions and conventions.
Description of Club Activities: Fund raising, Toga party.
Number of Meetings/Year: 4 Frequency of Meetings: Semi-monthly Dues: $3.00

plus an additional $2.00 for NJLC members only
When Meetings Occur: Varies Time and Length of Meetings: 3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Expected Commitment of Members: Fund raising and participating in club meetings

and activities.
Liam’s Room Foundation Club
Advisor(s): Nicole Malvasio
Description of Club Goals: The Liam’s Room Foundation is a community-wide organization

designed to raise money to create an inpatient pediatric care room for families whose children are
suffering from chronic, potentially life limiting conditions.
Description of Club Activities: Fundraising such as bake and sweatshirt sales and participation
and organization of annual softball events
When Meetings Occur: Club will decide Time and Length of Meetings: 30 minutes.
Expected Commitment of Members: To participate in as m any activities as possible.
Life’s Not Fair
Advisor(s): Antony Farag

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Description of Club Goals: To raise money for selected charities and raise awareness for the
importance of helping others and not taking anything for granted.
Description of Club Activities: Discussions, meetings, dinners, bake sale, shirt sale, and other
events to raise money. Also presentations will be given for and about charities and world issues
and needs.
Number of Meetings/Year: 9-10 Dues: N/A
When Meetings Occur: Thursdays or Fridays Time and Length of Meetings: ½ - 1 hr.
3-3:30 or 3-4 p.m.
Expected Commitment of Members: Regular attendance and participation in some charity event.
Model United Nations, Youth and Government
Advisor(s): Daniel Farabaugh, David Della Fera
Description of Club Goals: To be a vehicle to develop thoughts, research data, write

convincing papers, develop public speaking, and work in teams and groups all to
become informed and involved in world affairs.
Description of Club Activities: Model United Nations: Simulates the activities of

the United Nations. Participants assume roles of delegates of member states
and debate and decide on items from the UN’s agenda. Youth and Government:
Simulates the law making process of the New Jersey legislative. Goal is to write
bills and get them passed into law.
Number of Meetings/Year: Approximately 10 per conference Dues: Conference fees
Frequency of Meetings: Weekly When Meetings Occur: Depends on teams
Time and Length of Meetings: Information meetings – 2:45 – 3:15 p.m.; Working meetings
1 ½ hours
Expected Commitment of Members: Individual and team work required. Intense research,
writing and practices expected. Usually two mock sessions per conference, usually on
Sundays.
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National Honor Society
Advisor(s): Les Jacobsen
Description of Club Goals: To create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a

desire to render service to the school and community, to promote worthy
leadership, and to encourage the development of character in pupils.
Description of Club Activities: Peer tutoring, graduation ushering, WHS tours for
alumni groups, summer office work, assist at evening school functions, assist in
school offices, and wherever a need for help arises.
Number of Meetings/Year: 10 Frequency of Meetings: Monthly Dues: None
When Meetings Occur: No set day Time and Length of Meetings: 30 – 45 minutes
Expected Commitment of Members: All members are expected to assume the duties
and responsibilities of membership by participating significantly in activities.
O. Ambassadors
Advisor(s): Alexis Anderson-Urriola, Ryal Daly
Description of Club Goals: The club is dedicated to supporting the UN Millenium Development
Goals, which seek to end extreme global poverty by 2015.
Description of Club Activities: Meetings to study goals, millennial villages, etc.

Fund raising
Opportunities for international travel
When Meetings Occur: Every other Wed. Time and Length of Meetings: 3-4 p.m.
Expected Commitment of Members: All regular meetings and agreed upon fundraising or
additional commitments.
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Operation Smile
Advisor(s): Jill Mezzacappa
Description of Club Goals: To raise money and find volunteers in order to help children with cleft
palates in South America.
Description of Club Activities: Fundraising, raise awareness for children with cleft palates without
medical insurance to aid in their treatment.
When Meetings Occur: Thursdays Time and Length of Meetings: 3-5 pm
Expected Commitment of Members: Members are expected to attend meetings and support
all fund-raisers. Members should also participate in any organized event(s).
Photography Club
Advisor(s): Tim Stumbers, Roy Chambers
Description of Club Goals: This club is for photographers in the high school who have a
passion for photography. The club will work towards helping photographers develop
advanced techniques.
Description of Club Activities: Once a month meetings based on photo assignments.
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Expected Commitment of Members: To participate in meetings to gain greater skills.
Physics Club/Science Research Projects
Advisor(s): David Stoneback, Rudy Scipioni
Description of Club Goals: Research projects in physics – but also other sciences
as students’ interests dictate.
Description of Club Activities: Field trips, lectures, demonstrations
Number of Meetings/Year: Varies
Frequency of Meetings: Varies
When Meetings Occur: TBA Time and Length of Meetings: Varies Dues: None
Expected Commitment of Members: To participate in club meetings, outings, and activities.
Quidditch League
Description of Club Goals: To organize and hold Muggle Quidditch Tournaments (Handball).
“Muggle Quidditch” is a combination of basketball/soccer/speedball.
Description of Club Activities: To “sort” teams, plan future games and learn rules of Quidditch.
Games held at Tamaques Park at 5:30 p.m.
Number of Meetings/Year: 10 Dues: none
When Meetings Occur: Monday Time and Length of Meetings: 3-3:30 p.m.
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Expected Commitment of Members: To be able to show up at games/practices and small
in-school informational meetings.
Roller Hockey Club
Advisor(s): Darren Finkel
Description of Club Goals: To learn skills, have a good time, relax.
Description of Club Activities: Play 4 on 4 hockey with a goalie, regular season,

playoffs, and an all star game.
Number of Meetings/Year: 10 Dues: $2.00 per person

For equipment
Frequency of Meetings: Weekly
When Meetings Occur: Sunday Time and Length of Meetings: 11-2 pm
Expected Commitment of Members: To participate and show good sportsmanship
Rotary Interact Club of Westfield High School
Advisor(s): Andrew Buckner
Description of Club Goals: Provide school, community and international community service
individually and in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Westfield.
Description of Club Activities: Pancake Day, Clothing Drive, and various benefit sales for
charities.
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When Meetings Occur: Thursdays 2:45 pm Exe. Brd. Time and Length of Meetings: 3-3:30 pm
General Meetings – twice a month
Expected Commitment of Members: Attend general meetings and participate in a minimum of

2 club projects.
Saturday Science
Advisor(s): David Stoneback
Description of Club Goals: Provide for students an academic series of seminar-like talks and
discussions led by scientists from local universities, research organizations, and private practice.
Description of Club Activities: Meets on Saturday mornings for a relaxed, open,

seminar-like meeting on current science topics presented by expert speakers.
Number of Meetings/Year: 10-12
Frequency of Meetings: Monthly (appx.) over the year, in winter months – in spring
more frequently.
When Meetings Occur: Saturday Time and Length of Meetings: 1 to 1 ½ hours; with
question/answer period and pre-talk refreshments – 2 hours.
Dues: None (except for field trips)
Expected Commitment of Members: Attendance and participation in meetings in all weather

conditions on a consistent basis to provide a good audience for our speakers. Open to
all grade levels. Require: respect for speakers and interest in science.
Science Olympiad Team
Advisor(s): Martha Bailey, Lou Casagrande
Description of Club Goals: To send a team of students to compete in the NJ Science

Olympiad.
Description of Club Activities: Students will prepare for the NJ Science Olympiad (general
science competition – requires hands-on knowledge and ability).
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Number of Meetings/Year: appx. 20 Dues: Cost of any competition they choose to do
Frequency of Meetings: Weekly
When Meetings Occur: Tuesdays Time and Length of Meetings: 3-4pm
Expected Commitment of Members: Enthusiasm, initiative to explore and research.
Scrapbooking Club
Advisor(s): Lara Rinaldi, Lori DiSarro
Description of Club Goals: Learn to scrapbook – learn to use di-cuts, borders, brads,
Eyelets, lettering & stickers to enhance pages.
Description of Club Activities: Scrapbook pictures to make keepsakes and albums.
Number of Meetings/Year: 10 Dues: $10.00 yearly
When Meetings Occur: Tuesdays Time and Length of Meetings: 3-5 p.m.
Expected Commitment of Members: Come when you want to scrapbook.
Spanish Club
Advisor(s): Rose Calimano
Description of Club Goals: To gather with classmates and sample Hispanic foods,
listen to Spanish music and learn dances; to welcome exchange students from
Spain.
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Description of Club Activities: Fund raising is an important activity that raises money
for scholarships at the end of the year. Club members are also eligible for
academic recognition by invitation to join the Spanish National Honor Society as
juniors and seniors.
Number of Meetings/Year: 10 Frequency of Meetings: Monthly
When Meetings Occur: Monthly or semi-monthly on Tuesdays or Thursdays
Time and Length of Meetings: Appx. 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Dues: $5.00 annually
Expected Commitment of Members: To attend meetings, participate in cultural activities,

work at football games (refreshment stand), welcome Spanish exchange students
and to raise monies for scholarships and charitable causes.
Sports Service Club
Advisor(s): Maria Garcia
Description of Club Goals: Students will help teach less fortunate kids to play sports.
Description of Club Activities: Students will go to the Westfield Community Center, local
homeless shelters and camps for children in need to teach them how to play sports.
When Meetings Occur: Wednesdays Time and Length of Meetings: 1 hr.
Expected Commitment of Members: Attend meetings and club activities.
Stage Design Club
Advisor(s): Roy Chambers
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Description of Club Goals: The creation of sets for the Fall and Spring plays.
Description of Club Activities: The club meets to create, design, paint and build the set
designs for the Fall Drama and the Spring Musical.
Number of Meetings/Year: 30 + Dues: None

(except fundraiser for spring trip)
Frequency of Meetings: Weekly (3-4 times per week during play seasons)
When Meetings Occur: Mon. - Thurs. Time and Length of Meetings: 3-6 p.m.
Expected Commitment of Members: At least three hours per week
STARS
Striving Teens Aiming and Reaching for Success
Advisor(s): Lillian Alston,

Description of Club Goals: To offer a positive outlook and understanding in the areas of
education, social interaction, career goals, and decision-making. Assist in developing a
positive rapport and interaction amongst peers. Offer resolution and assistance to troubling
situations for teens. Discuss ideas for a successful teacher-student relationship and explore the
roles of females in the challenging work force.
Description of Club Activities: Discussion on a variety of topics in relation to current WHS

iIssues, fundraising opportunities such as bake sales, role play scenarios, educational assistance –
homework help, preparation for tests/quizzes, projects, essays, and guest speakers.
Number of Meetings/Year: 20 Dues: $5.00
When Meetings Occur: Time and Length of Meetings: 3-5 pm; 7-8 pm
Expected Commitment of Members: Attend and come on time for meetings,

participate/volunteer in fundraising opportunities, participate in meeting activities, respect
and be attentive for guest speakers.
Student Council
Advisor(s): Bonnie Underwood, Lauren Durante
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Description of Club Goals: School government; serve as liaison between
administration and students; promote school spirit/unity; represent the
attitudes/opinions/beliefs of the student body.
Description of Club Activities: Club Day, Car Washes, Homecoming,

soccer/volleyball/basketball tournaments, Blood Drive, Spirit Week, movie night
and other various events.
Number of Meetings/Year: 10 - 12 Frequency of Meetings: Monthly Dues: None
When Meetings Occur: Monday - Friday Time and Length of Meetings: 1 hour
afternoon & evenings
Expected Commitment of Members: All members are expected to attend all Student Council
events – officers meet daily with advisor during student council period (to be determined).
Students for Social Change
Advisor(s): Roy Chambers
Description of Club Goals: To gain a sense of awareness of ourselves as individuals

and our community. To educate ourselves about current issues by reading, taking action,
and discussions.
Description of Club Activities: We will read and discuss current issues and political
philosophy, speak out about local issues, and have events like dances, bake sales, vegan
food tables and gardening.
When Meetings Occur: Tues. & Weds. Time and Length of Meetings: 3-5 pm
Expected Commitment of Members: Freely attend and participate as necessary.
Television Production / Video Club

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Advisor(s): TBA/Kevin Johnson
Description of Club Goals: Students will add to their skills in the television production
Description of Club Activities: The students will set up and work on after school productions.
Discuss cinematography and how to enhance their projects. Go on field trips to television
and recording studios as well as professional shoots and view and discuss movies.
When Meetings Occur: Thursdays Time and Length of Meetings: 3-5 p.m.
Expected Commitment of Members: Attend meetings, participate in shoots and attend

field trips.
Transition Project
Advisor(s): John Cheddar, Maureen Mazzarese, Anthony Farag, Damaris Domingues,

Darren Finkel
Description of Club Goals: The Transition Project is a peer education program that strives
to help freshmen make a successful adjustment to WHS. The program helps freshmen
make healthy decisions in their relationships and in the way they use time and balance
responsibilities.
Description of Club Activities: Eighteen hours of training in group facilitation. Nine station
modules which address individual development, community, and team building. Ongoing
support to new WHS students
Number of Meetings/Year: 10 – Outreaches Retreat Training Dues: None

and evening meetings
When Meetings Occur: TBA Time and Length of Meetings: During the school day
Expected Commitment of Members: Attend training sessions and meet regularly with ninth grade
groups.
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Ultimate Frisbee Club
Advisor(s): Marc Silbergeld, Ryan Belline
Description of Club Goals: To foster further participation by the Westfield High School
student body; to meet on weekends and sometimes after school to play ultimate
frisbee. Create a competitive Ultimate Frisbee Team.
Description of Club Activities: Gatherings to play the game and have fun
Number of Meetings/Year: 30 Frequency of Meetings: Weekley (Spring & Fall)
When Meetings Occur: Various Time and Length of Meetings: Determined by students
Dues: None
Expected Commitment of Members: Participation when available
Variety Show Club
Advisor(s): Dan Farabaugh, Lauren Mazzarese
Description of Club Goals: Club aims to provide forum for performance, teach students the various
components of show production and raise funds for designated charities.
Description of Club Activities: Variety Show – Spring, fundraisers, lessons on publicity, promotions,
communications, sales, and technical elements.
When Meetings Occur: Varies Time and Length of Meetings: 5-6 pm

5-9 pm (show week)
Expected Commitment of Members: Primary players should expect to take leadership roles in
seminars, fundraisers, and show production. Secondary players can opt to be involved
in the show only
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Wall Street Society
Advisor(s): Adam Pizzi
Description of Club Goals: To encourage high school students to invest on their own as
Well as learn about the stock market, finance and economics.
Description of Club Activities: The club will enter free investment contests and work as a
team to create hypothetical portfolios. The club members will share their own investment
ideas and discuss finance and economics.
Expected Commitment of Members: To attend all club meetings and independently research
the stock market so they can contribute their own ideas to the club.
Weather (Meteorology) Club
Advisor(s): Sara Soriente, Bill Alusik
Description of Club Goals: To understand the basic principles of meteorology and to

use them to make accurate weather forecasts.
Description of Club Activities: Whatever the club members decide to do; i.e.
discussions of various weather/climate phenomena, tri-weekly (Mon., Wed., & Fri.)
W.H.S. forecasts, field trip(s), etc.
Number of Meetings/Year: Bi-monthly - 12-15
Frequency of Meetings: Semi-monthly When Meetings Occur: Thursday after school
Time and Length of Meetings: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Dues: Set by members
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Expected Commitment of Members: To attend meetings and to learn meteorology to
forecast weather.
Weather Vane
Advisor(s): Paulette DelRosso, Ryan McGarrigan
Description of Club Goals: Yearbook Publication
Description of Club Activities: Yearbook Publication
Number of Meetings/Year: 60-70
Frequency of Meetings: 2 times a week When Meetings Occur: Tuesday/Thursday;

sometimes Monday/Wednesday
Time and Length of Meetings: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Dues: None
Expected Commitment of Members: A great deal of time and dedicated work.
Westfield-Plainfield Mentoring Group
Advisor(s): Barbara Philpot
Description of Club Goals: Mentors/Tutors for elementary students at Stillman

Elementary in Plainfield one day per week usually February through May.
Description of Club Activities: Tutoring, mentoring, reading, homework assistance, crafts.
Number of Meetings/Year: 1-2 organizational & on-site Dues: None
Frequency of Meetings: Weekly (February – May)
When Meetings Occur: Mondays Time and Length of Meetings: 3-5 p.m.
At Stillman Elementary
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Expected Commitment of Members: Be involved in planning lessons, hands-on activities,
one on one student tutoring, etc.
WHS Podcast
Advisor(s): Aimee Burgoyne, Roy Chambers
Description of Club Goals: A monthly American life, planet, money, style podcast that
Focuses on Westfield and WHS.
Description of Club Activities: We will have a board of “full time” staffers with only a few
Students who would meet regularly and produce the shows. Staffers
and contributors would write and report on stories.
Number of Meetings/Year: 40 Dues: N/A
Frequency of Meetings: weekly
When Meetings Occur: Wednesdays Time and Length of Meetings: 7-8 p.m.
Expected Commitment of Members: Bring your own recorder. For staffers it will be a
high commitment but contributors can pick and choose when they
want to write.
Woodworking Club
Advisor(s): Jim Hart
Description of Club Goals: To build and strengthen woodworking skills and to plan and
create various projects.
Description of Club Activities: To plan and create various projects
Number of Meetings/Year: 35-40 Dues: Cost of wood
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When Meetings Occur: to be determined Time and Length of Meetings: 2:45 – 3:30 p.m.
Expected Commitment of Members: To have fun and show a good effort towards building their
project; to respect others’ work.
World Friendship
Advisor(s): Rachel Janus
Description of Club Goals: Allow teens to make friends around the world and promote
peace through understanding of different cultures.
Description of Club Activities: Set up teens from our school with foreign pen pals, arrange
cooperative activities such as discussing what we have learned from
our pen pals and raise money for postage costs.
Number of Meetings/Year: 32 Dues: $5.00
When Meetings Occur: Thursdays Time and Length of Meetings: 3-3:30 pm
Expected Commitment of Members: Members must attend meetings at least two times
a month. Members must participate in at least one fundraisers in a
school year.
Young Democrats
Advisor(s): Karen Stark
Description of Club Goals: Give students of a particular political view, an opportunity to meet
with others and become more actively engaged in the political process by learning about
candidates and volunteering their time in support of candidates.
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Description of Club Activities: Invite speakers to share their particular views on key issues.
Students sign up to volunteer with campaign committees for local/state/federal campaigns; raise
political identification for the Democratic party; work to register voters – regardless of party affiliation.
Frequency of Meetings: Varies
When Meetings Occur: Varies Time and Length of Meetings: 7-8:30 pm
Expected Commitment of Members: Attend meetings, communicate via e-mail, volunteer to

work for candidates of the party, help assist with voter registration drives.
Young Republicans
Advisor(s): Adam Pizzi
Description of Club Goals: Promote awareness of Republican activities and increase

Student involvement in the political process. To develop leadership potential in students
Description of Club Activities: Volunteering at Republican Party activities
Frequency of Meetings: varies
When Meetings Occur: As needed Time and Length of Meetings: 3-5 pm
Expected Commitment of Members: Volunteer
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Academic Challenge Team

Advisor(s): Martin Maruschak, Nancy Latimer

Description of Club Goals: To promote academic excellence and teamwork among

Number of Meetings/Year: At least 1 meeting per week – September through May

Time and Length of Meetings: 1 hr. 3-4 pm. Dues: $10.00

Expected Commitment of Members: Attendance at meetings and at competitions which

Act for Autism

Advisor(s): Hilary Brown

Number of Meetings/Year: 10 Dues: None

Frequency of Meetings: Monthly

Expected Commitment of Members: Participation in activities and attendance at meetings.

Advisor(s): Kathleen Bigelow, Robert Brewster, James McGeney, David Stoneback

Number of Meetings/Year: 12+ depending on activity Dues: None

Frequency of Meetings: open

Expected Commitment of Members: Get involved in the goals of the club/initiative.

Advisor(s): Nick Salvatore, Chuck Ropars

Number of Meetings/Year: 15 Dues: $1.00 per club meeting

Frequency of Meetings: bi- weekly

Advisor(s): Michael Seiler, Mabel Huynh

Description of Club Goals: Cultural and diversity awareness

Description of Club Activities: Discussions, cultural awareness, dinners, group meetings.

Number of Meetings/Year: 10 Dues: None

Frequency of Meetings: Monthly

Expected Commitment of Members: Regular attendance

Advisor(s): David Davis

Description of Club Goals: To explore/study the constellations through telescopes, computers,

Frequency of Meetings: Bi -Monthly

Expected Commitment of Members:

Breast Cancer Awareness Club

Advisor(s): Bea Diller

Description of Club Activities: Sponsor Denim Day, and fundraising activities.

Number of Meetings/Year: 19 Dues: None

Frequency of Meetings: Semi-monthly

Expected Commitment of Members: Attendance at a minimum of 85% of meetings and

Advisor(s): Mike Seiler

Number of Meetings/Year: 30 Frequency of Meetings: Weekly

Expected Commitment of Members: Come planning to set up an environment to

Children’s Specialized Hospital

Advisor(s): Jill Mezzacappa

Number of Meetings/Year: 20 Dues: None

Frequency of Meetings: Every other week

When Meetings Occur: Wednesdays Time and Length of Meetings: 3-4 pm

Expected Commitment of Members: Participate in monthly activities and funraisers.

Advisor(s): Marc Silbergeld

Number of Meetings/Year: 20 Dues: None

Frequency of Meetings: Bi-monthly

Expected Commitment of Members: Group attendance is unrestricted, and participation in

Advisor(s): Kara DeGregoria, Erica Wright

Number of Meetings/Year: as needed Frequency of Meetings: weekly

When Meetings Occur: During Homeroom - Tuesdays

Time and Length of Meetings: Varies Dues: None

Expected Commitment of Members: 100% support of class activities; leadership

Description of Club Activities: Fundraising; Junior Class meetings; Prom 2009.

Number of Meetings/Year: As needed Frequency of Meetings: As needed

When Meetings Occur: Tuesdays during homeroom

Time and Length of Meetings: Varies Dues: None

Expected Commitment of Members: Active involvement in club events and meetings;