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Club description, meeting time and advisor information
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
AMARANTH: LITERARY WORKSHOP
The Literary Workshop provides a meeting place for students interested in writing original poetry or prose, and for creative artists. At the informal meetings, members exchange opinions on original work by students at the high school – both members and non-members of the Workshop. We encourage submission of material across the entire curriculum. This assure fairness, and author’s and artist’s names are never revealed when their work is under consideration. At these meetings selections are made for Amaranth , the magazine published by the Workshop in late spring.
The advisor of the Workshop sees the meetings as times when “students of varying degrees of interest and talent meet to exchange views on what makes good original literature and art.”
All students are welcomed into the Workshop. They need not write or draw to participate in the meetings.
 ADVISOR: Mr. Gallagher – Meets on Thursday, Room 703
AMERICAN HISTORY TRAVEL CLUB
The American History Travel Club is an “open” club, meaning students may join at any time during the school year. An executive committee, works to enhance the historical and cultural growth and development of students at Paramus High School. The club offers three and four day trips to Boston, Washington, Williamsburg, Philadelphia, Gettysburg, and more. The club also offers local daily and weekend trips to the Ramapo Mountains, The Pine Barrens, West Point and more. The club is self-supporting and meets when trips are being planned and organized.
ADVISOR: Mr. Deluca – Meets on Friday, Room 813
ANIMAL CLUB
The club’s purpose is to make students aware of animal issues and safety. Money is raised for animal organizations. Donations and drives for food, toys, bedding, etc. are conducted by the club.
ADVISOR: Ms. Iorio & Ms. Monaco – Meets on Tuesday, Room 619
ART CLUB
This club was formed to give students additional art experiences outside of school. They attend classes at a local art school, go to museums and visit art galleries. The Advisor accompanies the students on all field trips. The students also participate in developing artwork for the Amaranth, Yearbook and other special projects.
 ADVISOR: Mrs. Steele & Mr. Gorski – Meets Tuesday & Wednesday, Room 409
AUDITORIUM PRODUCTION CLUB
This club was formed to assist in the use of the technical equipment in the auditorium for school events including the school play and musical.
 ADVISORS: Mr. Westhaver & Mr. Gizzi – See advisors for meeting times and locations
CHEERLEADERS – FALL AND WINTER
The Cheerleaders create and stimulate pep and enthusiasm for the sports program. They cheer at both men and women’s varsity sports programs, make spirit and PEP signs, decorate the Commons, and take part in all PEP Rallies and dances. The Winter Squad also enters cheering competitions deemed appropriate. The time the girls put in is approximately 25 hours per week – all year.
ADVISORS: Ms. Wengrin
Assistants: Ms. Manz
CHESS CLUB
For beginning or expert chess players. Learn to play or play challenging games with fellow students.
ADVISOR: Mr. Allocco – Meets Wednesday, Room 814
CROSS AMERICAN CULTURE CLUB
The Cross American Culture Club is one of the newest clubs in Paramus High School. The objectives of the club are: to preserve original cultures, to help in the social development of new Americans, to discuss problems related to discrimination, to help new students adjust to the new American environment, and finally to introduce and exchange initial and American cultures with each other. New members are always welcome to join. 
ADVISOR: Mr. Deluca – Meets as needed, see advisor
DECA CLUB
DECA’s mission is to enhance the co-curricular education of students with interests in marketing, management and entrepreneurship. DECA helps students develop skills and competence for business careers, build self-esteem, experience leadership and practice community experience.
DECA students also compete for awards and scholarships at regional, state and national conferences. DECA students operate the school store and attend various field trips. DECA meets twice a month.
ADVISORS: Mr. Evans – Meets Tuesday, Room 208
DELPHIAN YEARBOOK
The Delphian yearbook is a lasting memento of a student’s career while in high school. Every effort is made to produce a book which staff, student body, faculty, and administration, can be proud. Much time and energy is needed to produce the yearbook. Work must be done daily on the book in order to accomplish these goals. The Advisor appoints the editors, but the staff activities are open to anyone interested in helping.
ADVISOR: Ms. Sarnoski – Meets Thursday, Room 411
DREAM CLUB
The club’s mission is to help others achieve their dreams and to inspire and motivate students and community members. A “Dream Scholarship” has been created for a graduating senior that is following his/her dream.
ADVISOR: Ms. Touloughian & Ms. Garofalo – Meets Wednesday
E.R.A.S.E.
The purpose of the E.R.A.S.E program is to organize students to combat racism and sexism in our schools, community, and country. E.R.A.S.E., a student-motivated program, educates students to perceive the problems of racism and sexism, as they exist in American Society and to build acceptance of others.
ADVISOR: Mr. Allocco – Meets Wednesday, Room 807
FALL INTRAMURALS OPEN GYM (Basketball)
Students meet in the gym and play basketball and other sports for fun and physical health.
ADVISOR: Mr. Evans – see advisor
FED CHALLENGE
Students determine monetary policy in a competition at the Federal Reserve in NYC. Winning teams compete in Washington, D.C, meet the Federal Reserve chairman and win grant money!
ADVISOR: Ms. Diliberto – Meets Wednesday, Room 808
FLAG SQUAD (COLOR GUARD)
The Flag Squad (COLOR GUARD) works and performs throughout the school year. As part of the high school band, they perform at football games and band exchange concerts, in addition to marching in parades. During the winter months, the squad is eligible to compete in interscholastic competition. Practices are about twelve hours a week in the fall. Then each spring, a new squad is chosen on the basis of performance, skills in flag waving, poise and marching ability. Training and practice, led by senior flag waivers, begins in May.Tryouts are held in early June. Practice for the next school term begins late in the summer. The advisor is expected to attend practices and games.
ADVISOR: Ms. Hyers – Meets August through November, see advisor
FORUM PRESS
The Forum Press exists to open up and improve the channels of communication in Paramus High School. The Forum Press is primarily involved in the total publication (writing, editing, layout, printing, distribution) of a student newspaper. The Forum Press also collects information for and writes press releases on school activities.
ADV Ms. Sarnoski – Meets Tuesday, Room 601
FRESHMAN CLASS ADVISOR
The Freshman Class Advisor works with the Ninth Grade class to integrate the students into the school program and environment.
The Freshman Class Advisor’s responsibility is to aid and guide the Freshman Class Government through any activity or fundraising event they initiate. The advisor arranges with the Class Government to have one meeting a week.
The amount of time this position requires will vary from one-half hour to one hour per week unless some special event arises. (Please refer to the Student Government Constitution information.)
ADVISOR: Ms. Garofalo & Ms. Jost
GARDEN CLUB
This is a community service club where students can design and maintain the courtyards of the school and connect with other community members with similar interests.
ADVISOR: Ms Jost & Ms. Touloughian – Meets Wednesday, Room 209
GAY STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
Is a branch of E.R.A.S.E. whose primary goal is to provide safe-space for all students, particularly those who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender. G.S.A. functions as a support network for students, raises money for causes that promote respect and works to build respect for all individuals at the high school.
ADVISOR: Ms. Strumwasser – Meets Wednesday, Room 817
GERMAN NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY / GERMAN CLUB
Meetings are open to all students currently studying German. The purpose is to further the cultural knowledge and understanding of the German speaking countries. Meetings are held several times a month after school. Meeting days usually vary, so signs are posted in advance. Some German Club activities/events include: Oktoberfest, Mayfest, German films, autumn/spring hike, visiting a German restaurant plus much more.
ADVISORS: Ms. Malik & Ms. Lauzon – see advisors for meeting info
INTERACT CLUB
Interact is a community service club at Paramus High School. This club was encouraged to be formed by the Rotary Club of Paramus. The Interact Club in essence is a “service club” whose purpose is to instill an interaction of feelings and warmth to the community. Students are working on community related projects that will enhance their feelings of worth and understanding. Some of the projects for the club include the responsibility of maintaining the high school bulletin board for community and high school events, a Pancake Breakfast, involvement with handicapped youths and Senior Citizens, Special Olympics, food baskets and field trips.
ADVISORS: Ms. Amabile & Ms. Mamone – meets Thursday in the Library
JAZZ ENSEMBLE
The Spartan Jazz Ensemble consists of five saxophones, four trumpets, five trombones, one piano, one guitar, one bass, and two drums. All players are selected by the director, based on player ability and reliability. The Band rehearses Monday nights from 5:30 to 7:00 P.M. They perform at concerts, the Scholarship show and various other festivals, workshops, and special events.
 ADVISOR: Mr. Gizzi – see advisor
JUNIOR CLASS ADVISOR
The Junior Class Advisor meets with the Junior Class officer representatives early in September to discuss class activities such as fundraising, social events, and projects which will be service to the school community. The meetings should be held as often as necessary or at least monthly to discuss the specific details of each class activity.
ADVISORS: Ms. Acevedo & Mr. Donohue – Meets Wednesday, Room 303
MARCHING BAND (Includes Flags, Instrumental and Percussion)
The Marching Band is composed of all concert band students. After school field rehearsal time is approximately twelve (12) hours per week during football season. This rehearsal time is also spent with Color Guard and Flag Squads.
There is also a summer marching clinic the week prior to school opening with five (5) hours of instruction per day. During this clinic, an orientation is held for all new Marching Band members.
The Marching Band performs at all Paramus football games; marching band festivals, such as the Herald News Festival; and parades such as Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. They also perform at PEP rallies and other special events.
ADVISORS: Mr. Donellan (Marching Band), Mr. Gizzi (Instrumental)
Mr. Borghi (Percussion) – See advisors
MATH CLUB
Affiliated with the National Math League, New Jersey Math League and the Atlantic-Pacific Math Leagues, this club represents Paramus High School in the Bergen County Division. Teams for competition in these leagues are composed of members from each individual schools. The N.M.L. and A-P.M.L. presents awards to the top school and students in each division.
ADVISOR: Mr. Helsel – Meets Tuesday, Room 712
MOCK TRIAL
Mock Trial club promotes a greater understanding of and appreciation for the law, court procedures, and the American judicial system through competition among schools in Bergen County. Students assume the role of lawyers and witness and present their case in front of judges. The Mock Trial Club provides an exciting and challenge way to learn first hand about the law.
ADVISOR: TBA
NATIONAL FORENSIC LEAGUE
The National Forensic League, also known as the Debate Club, offers experience in formal debating. Debaters have an opportunity to participate in, interscholastic competition. Paramus High School, along with twenty (20) other high schools, belong to the North Jersey Debate Monthly Varsity and Junior Varsity debate tournaments are held in which individual and team trophies are awarded. In May, the league holds an awards dinner to honor all debaters, and to recognize those who have compiled outstanding records.
Debaters should expect to spend a great deal of time researching the debate topic, gathering evidence, preparing speeches, and working with a partner to prepare the arguments.
ADVISOR: Ms. McKenzie – Meets Friday, Room 615
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
The National Honor Society of Paramus High School is a national organization sponsored by the Association of Secondary School Principals. The members of the society are selected each year on the basis of their scholarship, character, leadership, and service to the school and community.
The advisor(s) participate in the organization and implementation process for choosing high s chool members, plan and organize the induction ceremony and guide the service and fundraising projects.
Each year members tutor other students, fund a scholarship, and participate in a community service project and host an Alumni Day when former graduates are invited back to the high school to talk about their college experiences.
 ADVISOR: Ms. Verhasselt – Meets Wednesday in the Library
NEW JERSEY SCIENCE LEAGUE
The New Jersey Science League offers competitive exams in Chemistry, Biology and Physics to all high schools in the State of New Jersey. Four exams are given – one on the second Thursday of each month in January, February, March and April.
All students who have completed three of the four examinations will receive certificates. The top 10% of the students in each category will receive individual awards. The four high schools with the best team ranking in each category in the State will receive plaques.
ADVISOR: Ms. Jost, Mr. Klass, Ms. Touloughian, Mr. Ziemba
ODYSSEY OF THE MIND
Odyssey of the Mind values and nurtures creativity. Through its activities, Odyssey of the Mind provides opportunities to develop creative problem-solving skills that are important in an ever-changing world. Odyssey of the Mind’s mission includes the encouragement and development of cooperation, self-respect and the appreciation and understanding of others. Creativity is its highest priority. Odyssey of the Mind focuses its energies around providing activities for students to develop and display that which they have learned. A team of Paramus High School students will participate in Odyssey of the Mind competitions annually. These competitions afford the student an opportunity to solve long-term problems using a team approach incorporating style and creativity.
ADVISORS: Ms. McKenzie & Ms. Verhasselt – Meets Thursday, Room 410
OPEN GYM
Open Gym begins in late November and runs through April. Paramus High School students can attend on Tuesday nights in the middle gym from 7:00pm-9:00pm. PHS student identification is required.
ADVISOR: Mr. Sabella & Mr. Evans – Meets Tuesday evening in the Middle Gym
ORCHESTRA
Students who play a string instrument may join the high school Orchestra. The String section rehearses during the school day and the entire group meets once a week on Tuesday evenings.
The Orchestra performs throughout the year at school concerts and also at civic and community functions.
ADVISOR: Ms. Wilkes – Meets Wednesday & Thursday
PIT ORCHESTRA
The Pit Orchestra is the accompanying musical organization for the musical production. Students will be selected by the director according to playing ability, reliability and the instrumentation of the score of the show. The Pit Orchestra will be formed in December with two months of intense rehearsals leading up the performances of the show.
ADVISOR: Mr. Donellan – see advisor
SCHOOL DRAMA
See Mr. Brown for information about the school drama.
 ADVISOR: Mr. Brown & Mr. Westhaver – Meets in the Fall for December production
SCHOOL MUSICAL
See Mrs. Rawlings for information about the musical!
 ADVISORS: Mrs. Rawlings, ( Mr. Rawlings, Asst.) – Meets January-March
SELECT/CONCERT CHOIR
Select Choir is a small choral group that is auditioned every Fall. Students in the choir give many hours of extra time during the year. This group has a separate series of performances in addition to its performances with the other choirs. Regular rehearsals for this choir are held outside the school day. Advanced credit is received if selected for this group.
ADVISOR: Mrs. Rawlings – see advisor
SENIOR CLASS ADVISORS
The Senior Class Advisors have the responsibility of coordinating and planning all of the year’s activities and fundraisers. The advisor also sets the proper climate for all the functions of the senior class and the senior class as a whole.
The Senior Class Advisor
- provides leadership training for class officers and all activity chairpersons
- seeks student government and administrative approval for all activities
- is the trainer in the marketing process including ordering, sales, record keeping,
auditing
- arranges for use of school, community, or other outside facilities for class functions
- provides for adult supervision, special personnel, and security personnel for activities
according to need
- provides an avenue for creative and artistic expression as activities dictate
- establishes a sliding scale for seniors participating in class sponsored activities.
- Credits are earned by seniors toward payment of their special class functions.
ADVISORS: Ms. Collister & Ms. Monaco – Meets Wednesday, Room 411
SENIOR PROM ADVISOR
The Prom Advisor is responsible for coordinating all phases of the Prom. This includes forming a prom committee and meetings of the Prom Committee. The selection of a band, photographer, colors, flowers, theme, inviting chaperons and the selling of bids are all under the aegis of the advisor, and the committee. Of paramount importance is the selection of a site. Prom Advisor and committee members visit sites, discuss accommodations and report back to the entire prom committee. Information sharing meetings are held with the entire senior class throughout the year. Daily supervision of prom bid sales, seating arrangements, delivering of programs and prom favors to the prom site are some of the activities which take place close to the time of the prom. All of the other details involved in a prom (tuxedo arrangements, decorations, etc.) are also managed by the advisor.
ADVISOR: Ms. Collister – see advisor
SKI SNOWBAORDING CLUB
The Ski/ Snowboarding Club takes students on several trips each winter to ski resorts in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Vermont. Some trips run immediately after school. Other trips are overnight and weekends.
ADVISORS: Mr. Ferrari & Mr. Donohue – Trips are on Wednesday, Jan – Feb .
SOCIEDAD HONORARIA HISPANICA/ EL CLUB ESPAÑOL
(Spanish Honor Society/Spanish Club)
The Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica is an honor society for students of Spanish. The American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese founded the society. The purpose of the society is the recognition of academic excellence in Spanish. The Paramus Chapter is known as the Capitulo Joan Miro of the Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica. Students must qualify for membership.
ADVISOR: Ms. Gonzalez – Meets Wednesday, Room 223
SOCIETA ONORARIA ITALICA
(Italian Honor Society)
Membership to the Michelangelo Chapter is open to students who qualify. The purpose of the Society is to promote an understanding and appreciation of Italian culture and civilization to tutor and to raise money for the scholarship that is awarded each year to a graduating (senior) member of the Society.
ADVISOR: Ms. Campagna – Meets Tuesday, Room 221
SOCIETE HONORAIRE de FRANCAIS
(French Honor Society)
Students in Level III and above who maintain an A- Average in French and an overall average of B- are eligible for election. There is an induction ceremony, as well as activities to promote French culture.
 ADVISOR: Ms. Melton – Meets Tuesday or Thursday, Room 222
SOPHOMORE CLASS ADVISOR
The Sophomore Class Advisor’s major responsibility is to aid and guide the Sophomore Class Cabinet through any activity they initiate, which includes one or more fundraising activities. The advisor meets with members during or after school. The amount of time this position requires will vary from ½ to one hour per week unless some special event arises. (Please refer to Student Government Constitution for further information). The advisor is also responsible to form a Ring Committee and is in charge of school ring orders.
ADVISORS: Ms. Dejoseph – Meets Thursday, Room 619
SOUND AND LIGHTING CREW
The Advisor of the Sound and Lighting Crew is responsible for the supervision and design of the light and sound effects for all productions performed in the Paramus High School auditorium.
These productions include those of our Drama and Music Departments; and the Recreation Commission; several outside organizations and the annual Scholarship Show. The Advisor is present at all performances. (For further information see Dramatics Section of the Co-Curricular Handbook for Advisors.)
 ADVISOR: Mr. Gizzi – Meets as needed , see advisor
STRING ENSEMBLE
The String Ensemble is a small string group, with specified instrumentation, consisting of 7 to 12 students. The director, on the basis of reliability and playing skill, selects the students. They perform at concerts, festivals and special events.
ADVISOR: Mrs. Wilkes – Meets Wednesday & Thursday
STUDENT ACTION FOR EDUCATION - (SAE)
The Student Action for Education Club has three aims:
1. Organized action on the part of the students to become involved in the school.
SAE acts as a leadership-training group and organizer
2. Service to school and community
3. Information dissemination on activities in careers.
The SAE Club at Paramus High School has been in existence at Paramus High School for a number of years. Its aim has always been to put action into good deeds not only for Paramus High but for the community as well. The Club’s philosophy has tried to bring back pride to Paramus High by showing the community that students do care about helping others. Some of the many projects have included: The Thanksgiving Dinner Basket for the Needy, Mission of Mercy, a joint project with the Salvation Army at Bergen Pines Hospital for the Christmas Holidays, the Annual Blood Drive, The Cerebral Palsy Coin Drive, The Rabies Clinic at Town Hall, The Special Olympics, The End of the Year Senior Party Project, etc. Also the club provides ushers for plays, concerts and graduation.
School service is an important aspect of the club’s worth. The club delivers the New York Times daily to teachers and students. In addition, the club has encouraged students to be more aware of education and to provide them with opportunities to visit colleges first hand. The students in the club have an opportunity to visit at least three colleges every year and they also learn to interact with each other.
ADVISOR: Mr. Gallagher – Meets Thursday, Room 303
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
The Students governing body.
ADVISORS: Mr. Brewer & Mr. Aupperlee – Meets Tuesday, Room 811
TEEN-AGERS
T his club involves high school students working with the elderly. Fashion shows, parties, dances and other activities are organized. Trips to nursing homes are planned regularly .
ADVISORS: Ms. Monaco – Meets Tuesday, Room 812
TRUTH SEEKERS
The Bible Study Club meets weekly throughout the year. Activities include study and discussion, guest speakers, debates, singing, socials, and community service. All students are welcome.
ADVISORS: Mr. Graves, Mr. Glaser & Ms. Zeigler – Meets Tuesday, Room 404
WEIGHT TRAINING
This program is open to all students and is held in the high school weight training room. During the fall, winter and spring the weight room is open after school.
ADVISORS: Mr. Cervino, Mr. Sabella, Mr. Van Boeckel, & Mr. Whitney – meets daily after school
WIND ENSEMBLE
The Wind Ensemble is a small concert band consisting of 35 to 45 students of a specified instrumentation. The director on the basis of playing ability and reliability selects students. The Wind Ensemble is a select group for the more advanced performers on the Concert Band. They learn and perform up to college level music.
The Wind Ensemble rehearses one evening per week and performs at the POPs Concert and other special events.
ADVISOR: Mr.Donellan – See advisor
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