Clubs and Activities

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Art Club

The Art Club is dedicated to promoting arts appreciation through school and community service arts-based projects. Students of all art levels are welcome to attend our weekly meetings. The club creates many pieces such as wall murals, displays, craft projects and decorations for students as well as the community both in and out of school. The club has a yearly field trip, which is usually to a museum or art center in New York City or Philadelphia, as well as some smaller trips and opportunities to engage with the local art community.

Aviation Club

The Wallenpaupack Aeronautical Science and Aviation ("WASA") club provides students with an extracurricular opportunity to participate in aviation themed activities, complete aviation-driven projects, and explore careers in aviation. Club members collaborate with industry professionals to work on aircraft, manage facilities, and perform tasks common to airport environments. Additionally, students use WASA simulators, flight planning equipment, and field-specific tools to supplement their individual flight training outside of school.

Chamber Choir

Chamber Choir is an auditioned group of students who perform advanced collegiate level choral music. They rehearse after school and give various community performances throughout the year.

Chess Club

The Chess Club introduces chess to new players and offers an outlet for players who have varying levels of experience. The first meetings start off by getting everyone learning new moves and polishing old skills before tournament play starts. During the last weeks of the activity, a bracket tournament is initiated during each meeting and members play each other. During more competitive weeks, the tournament may stretch into the next meeting. All levels of players are welcome, from those who have never played to the grand masters.

Color Guard

Color Guard provides the visual representation of the music that the marching band performs. This team of students works with flags and other various visual aids to create a field show with the marching band. Color Guard auditions are in the Spring for the following school year. Students who make Color Guard report to band camp in August.

Culinary Club

The Culinary Club is event based and active from September until the last week of school in June. It is open to all Culinary Arts students as well as Intro. to Culinary Arts. Events include our football concession stand, Hawley Winter Fest, Bus Driver Breakfast, Christmas Cookie Fest, Hawley Library Book Lover�s Bash, Senior Class Night, and CTE Night - along with other events throughout the year. Students gain knowledge in organizing events and engaging with the public as hospitality professionals. Excused absences may be made up with Chef approval, and National Honor Society service hours may be earned with advisor approval.

Environmental Club

The Environmental Club focuses on learning about and enjoying the outdoors. The Club meets once a week throughout the school year. During the fall members take after school field trips to local parks and preserves that include various excursions, from hiking trails to bird watching. The club also participates in the Pike/Wayne Envirothon competition during which students demonstrate their knowledge in the fields of aquatics, forestry, wildlife, soil, and a current issue. Each station requires problem-solving, has hands-on components, and includes a written test. In addition, the club also performs community service. From presenting environmental education programs to the elementary students or maintaining the wood duck box at the Beech Creek Wetland, this group is always extremely busy having fun and learning about the environment.

FBLA

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) educational association of student members preparing for careers in business or who are just simply interested in learning more about the free enterprise system. FBLA helps students develop leadership abilities, and prepare for entry into, and advancement within, a business or business-related occupation. Members learn how to engage in business enterprise, how to direct the affairs of a group, and how to compete honorably in competitive events. These activities help prepare students to be better employees and better citizens.

The Wallenpaupack Area High School's FBLA Chapter provides students with the opportunity to become successful business leaders. WAHS FBLA Members participate in competitive events, provide service to the community and qualify to attend regional, state and national conferences.

Source: https://www.pafbla.org/about-pafbla/

FCCLA

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is a national career and technical student organization. Founded in 1945, FCCLA members have been making a difference in their families, careers, and communities by addressing important personal, work, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences education and related technical programs. Participants work to develop leadership skills, understand the function of the family, encourage community involvement, engage in character development, and practice creative and critical thinking skills along with honing interpersonal communication, practical knowledge, and career preparation.

Guitar Club

Guitar Club is meant for beginner to intermediate guitar players who are looking for a place to learn and collaborate with other aspiring musicians. The club offers individual and small group lessons as well as opportunities to jam with each other. It is preferable that students bring in their own instruments, but the club does have a few acoustic and electric guitars available. Please drop your guitar off in the band room in the morning. The club meets every other Wednesday throughout the year. Questions about the club can be directed to Mr. James ([email protected]).

High Performance Club

The High Performance Club allows students to work on advanced projects that are either not covered in the curriculum or there is not enough time during the day to complete the project.

HOSA

HOSA is the premier career and technical student led organization for students planning on entering a health profession field. It is endorsed by the United States Department of Education and is composed of state organizations. Students can compete each year at the State and International Leadership Conferences, where they are involved in many opportunities that inspire, educate, motivate and recognize/award outstanding performance. It is not required that students compete, and they are able to be involved in many other ways through volunteer events, fundraising opportunities and community involvement. HOSA allows students to network, develop leadership skills and participate in internships such as Surgeon General�s office, Medical Reserve Corps and Public Health Service. Students are also eligible to apply for various scholarships over $400,000 that are awarded annually.

Jazz Band

The Jazz Band is an extracurricular ensemble that studies and performs "America's First Original Art Form"...jazz. The Jazz Band plays Dixieland, swing, bebop, Latin, funk, and fusion, often with improvisation. The Jazz Band performs five to ten times a year, throughout Northeastern PA. Any WAHS Band member who plays a jazz band instrument (saxophone, trombone, trumpet, piano, bass, drum set) may audition. Rehearsals are held in the evenings.

Literary Magazine

The Literary magazine was created to give students a chance to share their writing and artwork with their peers. The club collects student works (short stories, poems, drawings, etc.) and compiles it all into a book. If students wish to remain anonymous when submitting their pieces, they may do so.

Local History Club

The Local History Club is a passionate group of students dedicated to exploring and preserving the rich historical heritage of our local community. Through engaging discussions, research projects, and field trips, club members delve into the past, uncovering stories, events, and people that have shaped the area. Together, they work to foster a deeper appreciation for the history that surrounds us and create connections between the past and present. They take a special interest in exploring the Native American history that once thrived in the region surrounding Lake Wallenpaupack. Through research and educational activities, club members uncover the traditions, lifestyles, and cultural significance of the Native American communities that inhabited the area.

National Honor Society

The Wallenpaupack Area High School chapter of the National Honor Society grants membership to students who demonstrate the four values of NHS membership: Character, Leadership, Scholarship, and Service. Students who have a cumulative GPA of 95.00 and above are invited to join any time after their 9th grade year. The students must also be involved in co-curricular activities, follow school rules, and perform at least 12 hours of community service per year. The NHS coordinates Scholar Night in the fall as recognition for honor roll students. They also hold a banquet in the spring of each school year. At our graduation ceremony, members of the NHS wear gold stoles and tassels to mark their accomplishments.

Paupack United

Paupack United serves the high school by promoting tolerance and acceptance through various club activities. Paupack United provides a safe haven for those students who have been discriminated against and provides a forum for peer discussion and problem solving. Paupack United hopes to create a diverse and friendly environment within the school as well as in the surrounding communities. Club membership attempts to instill a sense of inner strength, responsibility, and self-respect among fellow students. Community. Friendship. Acceptance. Meeting new people. Helping others. Hope. All are welcome!

SADD

Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) is an organization in which members meet to organize drug and alcohol awareness activities. Some examples of these are the Prom Promise and the Prom assembly (both of which aim to promote safety during and after prom), and Red Ribbon Week. The group�s overall aim is to raise awareness pertaining to the destructive consequences of drugs and alcohol in the student body and in the community.

Scholastic Team

The Scholastics Team, or Quiz Bowl Team, is a team that competes in several different academic and quiz type competitions. These competitions typically take the form of a team-based Jeopardy-like competition involving buzzing in to answer questions. Questions vary and cover all areas of interest. The WAHS Team is one of the most active in the area and competes in many different competitions across the state and beyond. The team meets all year, and all students in all grades are welcome, even if you can only participate during parts of the year.

Science Olympiad

Students who join the Science Olympiad Team meet weekly after school from October through March or April, in the high school science laboratories. Students prepare to go to the Regional Science Olympiad competition that is held in early March and hope to qualify for the state competition in April. The twenty-three events in the Olympiad include biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, and computer technology events. Also, several events require building a project such as a catapult, airplane, tower or robot. There are several coaches, and each coach helps students in a particular area of science or helps them in designing the building projects. The Team welcomes all students grades 9 through 12 who are interested in science or engineering and encourages students to take challenging science classes so they can be competitive in the Regional competition.

Show Choir

This group is comprised of auditioned singers who can dance as well as sing. Usually the Show Choir performs at the Jazz Pops Concerts with the Jazz Bands, as well as at different events throughout the community.

Skills USA

Wallenpaupack students that participate in SkillsUSA will help improve the quality of our nation's workforce by helping students develop personal, workplace and technical skills grounded in academics. The mission of SkillsUSA is to empower our members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens. Competitors will compete to demonstrate and explain an entry-level skill used in the occupational area for which they are training.

Spring Musical Pit Orchestra

The orchestra is an extracurricular ensemble that accompanies the WAHS Players spring musical production. Instrumentation varies from one show to another, and membership is by invitation from the fine arts department. We practice extensively leading up to the show.

Student Council

The student council is a club that is comprised of elected executive members and any student who is interested in participating in the planning and execution of school activities during the school year. Some of these activities include homecoming, holiday celebrations, semi-formal, and pep rallies to name a few.

Technology Student Organization

The Technology Student Organization (Technology Club) is an organization of high school students who are engaged in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Students that sign up for this club have access to challenging competitions, leadership opportunities, and community service.

Opportunities include:

Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics and Science (TEAMS) - An annual STEM competition providing students in middle schools and high schools the opportunity to discover engineering. Students work together in teams and use practical applications of math and science to answer engineering questions about every day, real-world challenges.

Engineering Competitions - Competition in which students show skills and further their knowledge in STEM areas while competing against local high schools.

Esports - Inter squad competition playing popular video games. These include the Fall Brawl multi title tournament and other opportunities.

Student Projects - Students can select a project that they would like to complete using the resources of the Engineering program. Proposals must be written, which include project timelines, and must be approved before the project may be started.

Community Service - Students can assist community members and organizations by helping with projects where the Engineering programs resources are needed. These include scanning, 3D printing, and CNC machining.

Video Club

Video club is designed to further develop video camera technique, lighting, and digital video editing skills. Students are involved in yearlong video productions such as the Fine Arts video trailer, and the Senior Video, in addition to special interest videos needed for individual teachers. Video Club provides the opportunity to learn additional video skills that reinforce the three video production courses. In addition, students maintain and engineer the operation of the WHS News studio and the production of television news story content. Students will utilize Adobe Premiere and learn cinematic camera qualities for video content.

Volunteers in 'Paupack

VIP is a Community Service Club at the Wallenpaupack Area High School. The group is comprised of approximately sixty students from grades 9 through 12. Some of the activities this group coordinates include: face painting at the Hawley Hoe Down, writing letters to younger students from the Great Pumpkin, sponsoring a food drive, and sending gifts to the service members serving overseas.

WAHS Players

WAHS Players Fall Play Cast (10-12 grade): This select group of students (chosen by audition) work to produce Broadway style shows. The group performs 1 play per season (normally auditioning the 2nd week of September) ranging from comedies, dramas, mysteries, etc. Rehearsals take place after school and are fun, rigorous events filled with acting, movement, and character exploration. All cast members have specific responsibilities and are expected to make the rehearsals and performances a commitment. The play culminates with 4 public performances, usually in the first week in November.

WAHS Players Fall Play Crew (10-12 grade): This select group of students (chosen by interview in September) work to produce Broadway style shows. The group performs 1 play per season ranging from comedies, dramas, mysteries, etc. Rehearsals take place after school. Crew members are responsible for all technical elements for the show from lighting, sound, set building, costumes, etc. All crew members have specific responsibilities and are expected to make the rehearsals and performances a commitment. The play culminates with 4 public performances, usually in the first week in November.

WAHS Players Spring Musical Cast (9-12 grade): This select group of students (chosen by audition in December) work to produce Broadway style shows. The group performs musicals, such as recently Footloose, Oliver!, School of Rock, and Guys & Dolls. Rehearsals take place after school and are fun, rigorous events filled with dancing, singing, and acting. All cast members have specific responsibilities and are expected to make the rehearsals and performances a commitment. The musical culminates with 4 public performances, usually in the second to third week in April.

WAHS Players Spring Musical Crew (9-12 grade): This select group of students (chosen by interview in September) work to produce Broadway style shows. The group assists in the performances of musicals, such as recently Footloose, Oliver!, School of Rock, and Guys & Dolls. Rehearsals take place after school. Crew members are responsible for all technical elements for the show from lighting, sound, set building, costumes, etc. All crew members have specific responsibilities and are expected to make the rehearsals and performances a commitment. The musical culminates with 4 public performances, usually in the second to third week in April.

WAHS Jr Players (open to 9th graders in the Fall): Through auditions in the early fall (September) 6th-9th graders are selected to work on a junior musical production. Some recent productions have been The Little Mermaid Jr., Flat Stanley Jr., Honk Jr., & Lion King Jr. Rehearsals take place after school and are fun, rigorous events filled with dancing, singing, and acting. All cast members have specific responsibilities and are expected to make the rehearsals and performances a commitment. The WAHS Jr Players culminates with 4 public performances, usually in the middle of November.

Weight Training

Individuals interested in this activity perform varying series of muscle enhancing activities, such as weight lifting, in the school's weight room. The goal is to exert the muscles in such a way that they become stronger and larger after strenuous physical activity. This activity is recommended for those who are willing to work hard through intense practice to achieve physical improvement.

World Language Club

The organization meets once a month. You need not be enrolled in a language class to join! Each month the students get together to hear a presentation from a guest speaker or to celebrate the various holidays according to the different customs of our target languages. They sample delicious cultural foods during the meeting. Tutoring can be offered if needed during the time as well. Sign up with a World Language teacher! The World Language Clubs fund raisers benefit the needy and also help to pay for our trips, be it a local restaurant or to New York City.

Yearbook

The yearbook is an annual publication put together by students in all grades. The book features the activities, sports, and clubs that take place over the year. It is published at the end of the year, and a spring supplement, containing end of year activities and graduation, comes out the following summer. Meetings are held weekly, and staff members have the opportunity to work on page layouts, take photographs, or attend to the other tasks incurred during the yearbook-making process.