Importance Of Extracurricular Activities

Research shows that students who are involved in school activities are academically more successful. Participation allows students and teachers to interact on a more personal level than the classroom allows.

Available Clubs and Activities at GHS:

Jazz Band

This group performs at school related, community, and charitable activities. Practices are held at times outside the school day. Jazz Band membership is selective, limited first to qualified currently enrolled band members and then to qualified students who are not registered in the band program. Instructor: Mr. Savage

Key Club

The Key Club is a school and community service organization that participates in projects designed to assist both our school and community. Advisor: Mrs. Bobowski

Masterminds

This activity fosters a spirit of competition among students by engaging them in a scholastic trivia competition that covers all areas of school curriculum. The top contenders compete as a team in a College Bowl-type competition with other schools from the Capital District. Advisor: Mr. Martin

POP (Positive Options Program)

POP is a student group formed through collaboration between ASAPP's Promise and Gloversville High School. Its members are committed to using their time, energy, and influence to help their peers and the community make the best choices possible. POP engages people in activities that are both enjoyable and informative, to encourage healthy decisions about drugs, alcohol, gambling, and many other issues faced by people of all ages.

Scitamard

Students audition for parts and put on drama productions in the fall and spring. There is a stage crew that is also involved with the productions. Advisor: Mrs. Pepper

Student Government Association (SGA)

SGA is the student governing body at GHS. It serves as a liaison among the administration, faculty, and student body. SGA has representatives elected by each class and a large number of representatives-at-large from each class. The bi-monthly meetings of SGA are open to everyone, and students are encouraged to attend. Visit the SGA Website. Advisor: Ms. Catchpole

Student Library Assistants

Any student in grades 9 - 12 who is interested in becoming a member of the library staff should see the librarian. Some of the duties include charging out books, shelving books, stamping new magazines, running errands, and assisting the librarian in clerical tasks. Librarian: Mrs. Bengle

Student Newspaper

The "Paw Prints" is published on-line throughout the year. Students serve in various roles as reporters, photographers, and editors. Advisor: Mrs. Gigilio and Ms. Poulin

Yearbook - "Oracle"

The staff all work hard together to create the challenges of style and content. Hard workers are needed for the promotions staff which sells advertising and book orders. Good photographers are also in demand. Advisor: Shelbi Lewis, Sue Stein, and Carol Meinecke.