Academic Decathalon
Advisor: Mr. Gregory
Schedule: Tuesdays 2:00pm
Location: Room 2313
Description: Academic Decathlon is a state-wide competition with seven trivia-style challenges (Social Science, Math, Art, Music, Science, Economics, and Literature) and three subjective challenges (Speech, Interview, and Essay). Competitions are held three times a year, and we meet once a week to practice. AcaDec needs decathletes in every division, not just "A students," which means we need you!
American Red Cross Club
Advisor: Ms. Boswell
Connect: Google Classroom Code: beqgfzs
Schedule: Thursdays, once a month
Location: Room 1633
Description: The Red Cross Club participates in drives, awareness campaigns, and more with an emphasis to continue service after high school.
Amnesty International and Social Justice Club
Advisor: Ms. Orcutt and Ms. Shoaf
Google Classroom Code: 7swtjdz
Schedule: Thursdays 2:00 - 2:30
Location: Room 1310
Description: Amnesty International is a non-profit that fights for the rights of the oppressed peoples around the world. In the words of the official website, "Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people who take injustice personally. We are campaigning for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. Through our detailed research and determined campaigning, we help fight abuses of human rights worldwide."
At Silver Lake, we aim to make both the school and world a better place for all by discussing injustices, debating controversies, raising funds, and writing letters! A few notable events we have organized/participated in include the Amnesty Conference, the Write for Rights Campaign, the Amnesty Concert, and the National School Walkout. We would be happy to have you join!
Anime Club
Advisor: Ms. Maguire
Schedule: Mondays 2:00 - 3:00
Location: Room 1743
Description: If you find yourself saying "KAWAII" and showing off your new Naruto hoodie, we might be the club for you. There is a place for your love of video games, cartoons, graphic novels, and drawings with big eyes and super cool hair. It is here, with us, in Anime club. Attendance isn't mandatory. No fees. Drop in. Lots of art supplies. Lots of nice folk to talk to about animated tv shows. Lots of excitement in general. Ms. Maguire will gladly teach you some Japanese and you can chill out in the art room on a Friday afternoon. Ms. Maguire feels she needs to put her animation degree and the countless hours of studying Japanese to good use, so see you there!
Art Club
Advisor: Ms. Close
Connect: Art Club Page and Google Classroom
Schedule: Mondays 2:00 - 3:00pm
Location: Room 1742
Description: Art Club participants pursue independent visual arts projects as well as group art projects that benefit the Silver Lake school, community and beyond. NO Pressure, NO required work, ONLY fun, Tell a friend!
AV / Media Club
Advisor: Mrs. Mathias
Connect: Laker TV (YouTube Channel), Laker AV/ Media Club Page
Schedule: There will be only be a couple of meetings throughout the year, all AV will be by appointment or event. Reach out to Mrs. Mathias to sign up for running an episode of Capsized, Life on the Lake, or to get involved in another project!
Location: Library
Description: Working with the support of PACTV, the goal of the Laker AV / Media Club and Laker TV is to provide our SLRHS community with informative, entertaining and quality productions.
Best Buddies
Advisor: Mrs. Frazier and Ms. O
Schedule: Thursdays 2:00pm
Location: Room 1104
Description: Best Buddies is a student-run friendship club that emphasizes inclusivity and acceptance with focus on people with disabilities. There are two types of membership. Associate members make up the general membership. There are also Buddy Pairs made of members who have chosen to be in 1:1 friendships. All members are invited to attend events, meetings and social gatherings. If you like to hang out with friends, play games and laugh this is the club for you!
Class of 2023 (Seniors)
Advisors: Ms. Hines and Mrs. Bouchard
Description: The Class of 2023 Executive Board meets to assist in the planning of events and programs relating to the Class of 2023.
Class of 2024 (Juniors)
Advisors: Ms. Knight and Mr. Peck
Description: The Class of 2024 Executive Board meets to assist in the planning of events and programs relating to the Class of 2024.
Class of 2025 (Sophomores)
Advisors: Ms. Drew and Mrs. Mathias
Schedule: Announced via Google Classroom page
Location: Library
Description: The Class of 2025 Executive Board meets to assist in the planning of events and programs relating to the Class of 2025.
Class of 2026 (Freshmen)
Schedule: TBD
Location: Room 1613
Description: The Class of 2022 Executive Board meets to assist in the planning of events and programs relating to the Class of 2022.
Computer Club
Advisor: Mr. Towner
Schedule: Wednesdays and/or TBD
Location: Room 1117
Description: We make games, build computers, and do any coding projects we find fun.
Crochet Club
Advisor: Ms. Orcutt
Google Classroom Code: eg4rdyx
Schedule: Tuesdays 2:00 - 2:30
Location: Room 1310
Description: Learn crochet or share your skills with others!
Lakers Dance Team
Schedule: Thursday 2:15 - 4:15
Location: Room 1303
Description: Dance Team is a club for dancers of all levels and abilities. The dance team performs at pep rallies, home sporting events, talent shows, and more. Practices are every Thursday from 2:00-4:00 in room 1303.
Debate (Forensic) Club
Advisor: Ms. Orcutt
Google Classroom Code: fmuuis3
Schedule: Optional Practice on Tuesdays; Tournaments and Mandatory Meetings on Wednesdays (not every Wednesday)
Location: 1310
Description: Important debates occur every day in all walks of life. Scientists and politicians, for example, debate solutions to our most serious problems. There is no doubt that good debates help us to better understand issues and to arrive at well-reasoned decisions. High school debates have set formats to create a fair and challenging contest for both sides. Debates are centered on a resolution (a controversial statement). In every debate the affirmative side speaks in favor of the resolution and the negative side speaks against it. A debate takes about an hour and consists of a series of speeches for and against the resolution.
Debate offers a wide range of benefits and appeals to many students. The best way to know if you’ll like it is to try it. Here are some benefits that current and former debaters often mention:
- Build Friendships—Debate is a great chance to meet people with common interests.
- Develop Self-Confidence—As debaters learn to defend their arguments and to persuade the audience, their confidence soars.
- Public Speaking—Public speaking is both highly feared by many people and highly valued by employers. Debate helps students to become comfortable and effective public speakers.
- Research Skills—Do you ever get frustrated and confused with a research assignment? You’ll learn to master the research process in debate.
- Note-taking & Listening Skills—Former debaters have a big advantage in college because they can quickly identify and record key information from lectures.
- Teamwork—Being part of a team is rewarding by itself. Through debate you can letter and represent Eastview High School in competition.
- Fun—The bottom line for most members of the debate team is that it’s fun. When you win your first debate, you’ll understand why!
Drama Club: Silver Stars
Advisor: Ms. DePasqua
Connect: Google Classroom - kqwda6d
Schedule: Varies by Show, Mostly Monday, Wednesday &Thursday
Location: Music Room (1706) and RJK Auditorium
Description: Drama Club produces multiple shows and events throughout the school year and ALL students are welcome to participate. Club members are actors, singers, painters, builders, designers, technicians, and more. Students who participate in the FALL MUSICAL and SPRING PLAY must register through Family Id. Students do not have to register to participate in 24 Hour Plays or other short term events.
Female Empowerment Club
Schedule: Thursdays at 2:05
Location: Room 2306
Description: The Female Empowerment wants to create a place where women can be heard and their voices can be supported and empowered. We are planning on holding fundraisers and events that will raise awareness of these issues and help promote organizations that fight for the equality of all women. We feel that it is especially important that our group is open to anyone who is interested in learning about these issues and advocating for change. All are welcome!
Finance Club
Advisor: Mr. Savoy and Mrs. Eagleson
Schedule: Tuesdays - once a month 2:00 -3:00
Location: Room 2118
Description: The Finance Club aims to aspire students to gain interest and knowledge in the world of finance. This club allows all students, with no prior knowledge to join and express the interests they may have. We are hoping to have multiple guest speakers throughout the year come in and talk to us about their experience and knowledge in finance. All students are welcome!
French Club
Schedule: Every other Friday
Connect: Google Classroom Code BEEHNST
Location: Room 2018
Description: Learn about French culture including: foods, films, song and so much more! All welcome.
Gay Straight Alliance (GSA)
Google Classroom Code: ilwxwtf
Schedule: Tuesdays 2:00 - 2:30pm
Location: Room 1314
Description: A place where everyone feels welcome to discuss, ask questions, and understand.
Girls (or anyone) Who Codes
Advisor:
Connect: SLRHS Girls Who Code Website
Schedule: Every other Thursday, 2:00 - 2:45pm
Location: Room 1301
Description: In 1995, 37% of computer scientists were women. Today, it's only 24%. The percentage will continue to decline if we do nothing. We know that the biggest drop off of girls in computer science is between the ages of 13 and 17. Girls Who Code (GWC) is a club working to close the gender gap in technology. We will join in a global sisterhood of supportive peers and role models and use computer science to change the world. No prior experience needed and all genders are welcome to join.
The Laker (School Newspaper)
Advisor: Ms. Dennis
Connect: Issues of The Laker may be found here.
Location: Room 1314
Description: The Laker is Silver Lake Regional High School’s student publication, posted to the school library website. The purpose of this publication is to provide the students and faculty of Silver Lake with information on current and upcoming events and to explain, analyze, and interpret news concerning the Silver Lake community. The paper is also a forum for students to express their views and opinions. All editorials are written by the Laker Staff. All letters to the editor must be signed and should not exceed 200 words in length. Unsigned letters will not be printed. The Laker Staff reserves the right to edit wordy material or withhold the publication of any letters.
Key Club: Silver Lake Chapter
Advisor: Ms. Shoaf and Ms. Armstrong
Connect: https://www.keyclub.org/
Location: Google Classroom Code: lqrubmw
Description: Key Club is a group of students who partake in a variety of community service projects throughout the school year. The club is flexible to new project ideas to better the community, and also has yearly traditions such as the Hope on the Move Breast Cancer Walk, and Christmas present wrapping for elderly homes. We strive to strengthen Silver Lake and the outside community, and help those in need.
Math Team
Schedule: After school on Fridays at 2:05
Location: Room 2314
Description: Math Team is a club for all students who enjoy math and are looking to learn new and challenging mathematical concepts. We have 4 meets per year where we compete against other local schools. These meets occur on the first Thursday of the months November, December, January and February. Open practice sessions are after school on Fridays. (These are recommended but not mandatory - attend when you can). Please see Mrs. White in room 2314 for more information.
Mindfulness Club
Advisor: Ms. Orcutt and Mrs. Frazier
Schedule: Monthly meetings, exact dates TBD
Location: Room 1104
Description: Life can get hectic and overwhelming. The Mindfulness Club gives members the opportunity to slow down and take a moment for themselves. We hope to give members strategies that they can use to help find moments of peace that will help them with their school life balance.
National Honor Society (NHS)
Advisor: Mrs. Mathias
Connect: NHS web site and Google Classroom invite
Schedule: General Membership Meetings are typically the third Monday of the month
Location: Library
Description: NHS is a service based organization that serves to promote the 4 pillars of its members: Character, Scholarship, Leadership, and Service. NHS offers tutoring to members of the SL community in most subject areas both in group and one on one settings. We take on service projects that seek to serve the SL and greater community. Applications to the National Honor Society are given out to juniors and seniors with a GPA of 4.0 or higher. Members must complete an application highlighting service projects that they have completed and leadership roles that they have held. Applicants must also complete an interview with the Faculty Council who selects members for the upcoming year.
Operation Appreciation
Advisor: Ms. McLaughlin
Schedule: After school on Mondays
Location: Room 1116
Description: The Club will be to provide services for local veterans - through letter campaigns, fundraising projects, and hopefully creating a newsletter to collect and share the stories of the veterans in our community!
Robotics Club
Schedule: After school on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Location: Room 2313 and 2103
Description: If you are interested in the challenge of joining at team the designs, builds and programs competition robots than this is the club for you! Super fun, lots of hard work and over 80 million dollars in college scholarship money available for qualified FRC participants. All are welcome!!
Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)
Connect: Google Classroom 7uhkjvx
Schedule: TBD
Location: Room 1613
Description: SADD’s mission is to empower young people to successfully confront the risks and pressures that challenge them throughout their daily lives. We are involved in cancer-awareness activities, address drug use/abuse/misuse and promote healthy lifestyles in a variety of ways!!
The Silver Spectrum (Creative Writing Literary Club)
Advisor: Mr. McStowe
Schedule: TBD
Location: LCR
Description: The Silver Spectrum is the Lake's literary magazine. On the site, you will find information about our school's writing contests, national writing contests for high school students, and information about our Creative Writing Club meetings.
SkillsUSA
Advisor: Mr. Kenney
Schedule: Every Other Thursday
Location: CTE
Description: SkillsUSA - SkillsUSA is a student run organization where CTE students will learn and practice employability skills. In addition, members will give back to the community by preforming community service projects, raise money for the SkillsUSA chapter at SL by participating in fund raising events and collaborate with other SkillsUSA members at our biweekly meetings. Members will also have the opportunity to showcase their shop skills by competing against other CTE students locally, statewide and nationally through a series of written and performance assessments.
Student Council (STUCO)
Schedule: Typically the first and third Tuesday of every month in the Large Group Room
Location: Room 1118
Description: Our Mission Statement: We strive to promote school spirit, foster leadership and inclusivity, and be of service to the school and community in everything we do. Student Council provides all students an opportunity to use their student voice in order to make Silver Lake a better place for everyone. Our organization is comprised of all Class Officers and Class Representatives in grades 9-12.
Thrive
Schedule: Thursdays
Location: Room 329 at the Middle School
Description: Thrive is a group of students encouraging each other in their faith, being equipped to love and serve Silver Lake and the world better, and learning about who God is through His Word (the Bible). We will be giving out t-shirts and food is provided!! We will be meeting right after school at 2:05 in Mr. Schouler's classroom, room 329 in the middle school.
Yearbook
Schedule: Independent Study Only
Location: Room 1741
Description: Yearbook is a student-focused publication club where students collaborate and work together to build the SLRSD yearbook each year. Yearbook meets daily in room 1741, and is offered for seniors who have an independent study.