ANIMAL ADVOCATES
Advisor: Ms. K. Andree & Ms. L. Hughes
Day / Time: Thursday / 2:45pm
Location: Virtually
The Animal Advocates club gathers to educate the public on issues concerning animal cruelty and raise awareness on the statistics behind the rescue of animals. The Animal Advocates club meets weekly and hosts fundraisers for needy rescues, supports wildlife programs, and volunteers at local shelters.
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ART CLUB
Advisor: Ms. J. Conte & Ms. C. Roche
Day / Time: Thursday / 2:30pm
Location: Virtually / 205
This
club is for students who have a serious interest in art so they can
create and discuss art. Students work collaboratively to design and
make art in a variety of media, and there is a community service and
fundraising component.
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ATHLETES HELPING ATHLETES (AHA)
Advisor: Ms. C. Conroy-Silverman & Ms. C. DeFilippo
Day / Time: TBA
Location: TBD
AHA
is a club that promotes sports and avoiding destructive decisions
related to alcohol and drugs. Members visit elementary schools and
promote sportsmanship, civility and staying involved in sports. Students
apply for acceptance into this organization and must sign a contract to
be drug and alcohol free.
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CHOREOGRAPHY
Advisor: Ms. L. Schiavetta
Day / Time: As Needed / 2:45pm
Location: Auditorium
Students
interested in choreography must audition by performing a short dance
routine. Selected students will assist in the choreography for the
spring musical.
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COUGAR CRIER
Advisor: Mr. B. Seidman & Dr. D. Urban
Day / Time: Thursday / 2:45pm
Location: Room 209
The Cougar Crier
is Kennedy’s student-run newspaper. We focus on both school and local
events, as well as some national coverage. We are looking for new
writers, photographers, and layout specialists.
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CULINARY HOSPITALITY APPLIED MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (C.H.A.M.P.)
Advisor: Mr. M. DiGiovanni & Ms. M. Ober
Day / Time: As Needed
Location: Rm. 137
Student
members of this food service society will prep, cater, and serve food
to guests at various school functions and community service events.
Students who wish to join the club must be enrolled in Bellmore-Merrick
CHAMP. Most gatherings and events will occur after school; therefore,
members are often expected to work into the evening.
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CULTURE CLUB
Advisor: Ms. F. Fiorentino
Day / Time: Monday / 2:45pm
Location: Virtually
The
Culture Club is designed for students of different backgrounds to come
together and celebrate their cultural differences. We hope to promote
learning through various fundraisers and events.
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DEBATE CLUB
Advisor: Dr. M. Netto
Day / Time: Tuesday / 2:45pm
Location: Virtually
Members
of this club are given the opportunity to debate and discuss political
topics in pairs. Members will be assigned an affirmative or negative
stance on a social, political, or economic issue and will be tasked with
making a convincing argument for their stance. Members will learn to
improve their debating and public speaking skills.
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DRAMA CLUB
Advisor: Mr. B. Seidman
Day / Time: Daily (Sept. – March) / 2:45pm
Location: Courtyard / Auditorium
Drama
invites students to audition for the fall drama production and/or
spring musical. Students are given the opportunity to act, develop
their artistic talents, and help out back stage. Auditions are in the
fall and spring.
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FRESHMAN CLASS
Advisor: Ms. L. Scherer
Day / Time: Wednesday / 2:45pm
Location: Room 227
This
is the governing body for the Freshman Class. This year, elections
will take place in October. All freshmen are welcome to become part of
class activities.
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FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA (FBLA) and STOCK MARKET
Advisor: Ms. R. Zocchia
Day / Time: 1st Monday of the Month / Alternate Wednesdays (Stock Market Game / Committee Meeting) / 2:45pm
Location: Virtually
FBLA’s
goals are to develop business knowledge and leadership and to assist
students in the establishment of educational goals. The club
participates in both local and state competitions in law, accounting,
marketing, etc. Additional activities include fundraising, community
service, and field trips to various businesses, such as hotels and
magazine publishers. The club also learns about and participates in the
stock market.
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GAY STRAIGHT ALLIANCE (G.S.A.)
Advisor: Mr. B. Reed
Day / Time: Friday / 2:45pm
Location: Virtually / Rm. 238
The
mission of the GSA is to create a school environment in which all
students feel safe, supported, and respected regardless of their views,
beliefs, religion, ethnic background, sexual orientation, and/or gender
identity/expression. Our goal is to promote the acceptance of members of
the LGBTQ community at Kennedy High School by increasing awareness and
educating the school community about the issues faced by LGBTQ teens.
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HELP OUR PLANET EARTH (H.O.P.E.)
Advisor: Ms. B. Norris & Ms. D. Sullivan
Day / Time: Thursdays / 2:45pm
Location: Virtually / Rm. 302
HOPE
club is an active group of students seeking to raise awareness and
knowledge about environmental issues. Students work around Kennedy H.S.
and the community to recycle and improve the quality of our planet
earth through clean-ups and educational outreach. Recently, the club has
expanded its efforts with the Animal Advocates Committee.
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JAZZ ENSEMBLE/STUDIO ENSEMBLE
Advisor: Mr. W. Avellaneda
Day / Time: Friday / 2:45pm
Location: Rm. 145
The
Kennedy jazz ensemble is an instrumental jazz ensemble that musically
covers all styles of jazz music from Duke Ellington to the present day
jazz scene. We also delve into jazz improvisation, theory, and
history. It is a group that performs at various functions through the
year.
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JUNIOR CLASS
Advisor: Ms. K. Faulkner
Day / Time: Alternate Thursdays / 2:45pm
Location: Virtually / Rm. 234
The
Junior Class is involved in fundraisers and community service efforts.
The class also participates in major school-wide activities such as
homecoming and spirit week.
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KEY CLUB
Advisor: Ms. J. Chilton
Day / Time: Monday (1st of the month) / 2:45pm
Location: Virtually
This
club is an excellent community service organization and is a youth
sub-division of the Kiwanis Club. Our activities include raising money
for various charities and providing service to our school and
community. Students may also attend a State Convention.
Key Club Website
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MAGNUM OPUS
Advisor: Ms. V. DiGennaro
Day / Time: Wednesday / 2:45pm
Location: Rm. 219
Magnum Opus
is the school’s literary magazine. Students contribute poetry, short
fiction, essays, as well as photography and art for publication. Our
club will also sponsor poetry readings, in which students can read their
own work or well-known favorites. The magazine provides a unique forum
for self-expression.
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MATH TEAM
Advisor: Mr. A. Ma
Day / Time: Monday and Tuesdays as needed / 2:45pm
Location: Virtually / Rm. 324
The
Math Team participates in one competition a month. During meetings,
the team practices sample problems in preparation for the meets.
Students of all ability levels are welcome.
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MOCK TRIAL
Advisor: Mr. G. Gerakinis
Day / Time: Wednesday / 2:45pm
Location: S. Cafe
Members
experience a courtroom trial by participating in one, taking roles as
lawyers, witnesses, plaintiffs and defendants by preparing for a trial
competition. A select group conducts the case against other Nassau
County schools.
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NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Advisor: Mr. M. Keele & Ms. M. Ober
Day / Time: As Needed / 2:45pm
Location: TBD
Members
must apply for admission and excel in academics, leadership, character
and service. The club is involved in community service, with major
activities include tutoring and assistance at school functions.
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ONE WORLD
Advisor: Mr. G. Owenburg
Day / Time: Alternate Thursdays / 2:45pm
Location: GI room
One
World aims at creating one harmonized union between the special needs
and mainstream populations through volunteer service, fundraising and
peer education. The club strives to create a forever bridge between the
Kennedy and BOCES student bodies – we are one. After all, One World
prides, “The strongest force is the power of togetherness.”
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ROBOTICS CLUB
Advisor: Ms. D. Ocampo / Mr. Schleith
Day / Time: Thursday / 2:45pm
Location: Virtually / Innovation Lab, Rm. 200
The Robotics Club is specifically for students with an interest in learning how to build, program and compete with robots. The build platform utilizes Vex EDR with programming in C ++. No experience is necessary. Just come with a desire to learn.
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STUDENTS AGAINST DESTRUCTIVE DECISIONS (SADD)
Advisor: Ms. K. Speiss
Day / Time: Monday / 2:45pm
Location: Rm. 126
Students
Against Destructive Decisions encourages and sponsors positive
attitudes and activities concerning responsible drinking, and driving
decisions, community service activities, and school programs.
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SCIENCE CLUB
Advisor: Mr. R. Lella & Mr. H. Schleith
Day / Time: Friday / 2:30pm
Location: Rm. 331
This
club prepares students to enter various science competitions, such as
the National Science Olympiad and National Science Bowl. Students with
an interest in engineering, robotics, and/or model airplane design are
encouraged to participate. Strong performance in science class is
helpful, but not required.
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SENIOR CLASS
Advisor: Ms. E. Coman & Ms. M. Longo
Day / Time: Thursday / 2:45pm
Location: Rm. 230
This
organization is involved in fundraisers and community service efforts.
Students also participate in major school-wide activities such as
homecoming and spirit week.
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S.H.I.N.E
Advisor: Mrs. Oliveri
Day / Time: Thursday / 2:45pm
Location: Rm. 325
We partner with organizations to help build and sustain schools around the world in order to make education available to as many children as possible.
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SOPHOMORE CLASS
Advisor: Ms. L. Rojas
Day / Time: Thursday / 2:45pm
Location: Virtually
The
Sophomore Class is involved in fundraisers and community service
efforts. The class also participates in major school-wide activities
such as homecoming and spirit week.
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STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Advisor: Mr. B. Seidman
Day / Time: Monday: Executive Board / Wednesday: Senate / General Assembly / 2:45pm
Location: Rm. 329
As
“the voice of the student body,” members consist of students from each
grade. We work together on fundraisers and various activities to raise
money for our school as well as many charities.
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VARIETY CHOIR
Advisor: Ms. J. Pincus
Day / Time: Wednesday / 2:45pm
Location: Rm. 142
Variety
Choir is our school’s most select vocal ensemble. It performs
challenging music in varied styles at multiple functions, including
numerous field trips.
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YEARBOOK
Advisor: Mr. J. Dell’Olio
Day / Time: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday / 2:45pm
Location: Library
The
yearbook records the school year. Members are involved in writing,
copying, layout design, photography, typing, and soliciting
advertisements.
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YOGA CLUB
Advisor: Ms. D. Sullivan
Day / Time: Wednesday / TBD
Location: Virtually
The mission of the Yoga Club is to foster a community of mindfulness, self-awareness, and a culture of healthy living through the practice of yoga.
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