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.
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. Silverberg
Connect: Google Classroom: s4j6k3f
Schedule: TBD!
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!
Advisor: Mr. Cleary
Connect: Google Classroom
Schedule: Monday and Tuesday 2:00 - 2:30
Location: 2304
Description: Interested in chess? Already love the game? Want to learn? Come together to play and improve against other chess players!
Christian Connections
Advisor: Mr. McStowe
Connect: Google Classroom: pg2tzpu
Schedule: TBD
Location: 1306
Description: A faith-based club that is determined to create friendships and establish relationships with Jesus.
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: Thursday 2:00 -2:45
Location: Room 1310
Description: Crocheting is a yarn art where textile is created with a single needle with a hooked edge and yarn. As with knitting, crochet is used to create shawls, sweaters, socks etc.
Once you put your mind to this art and learn at least 3 to 4 basic crochet stitching techniques, you can make several items using just one stitch or a combination of several stitches.
If you're new or a pro, crochet club welcomes you!
DID YOU KNOW: Several studies and research have taken place to understand what the real benefits of crocheting are.
1. Crocheting reduces stress and anxiety
2. Crocheting Relaxes your mind
3. Releases dopamine and can help relieve depression
4. Crocheting Increases Productivity
5. Crocheting can be social or independent
6. Crochet builds your self-esteem by being productive
Lakers Dance Team
Schedule: TBD
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
Advisor: Mrs. Prime
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!
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: Come join a club that believes love and respect are for everyone. We discuss current topics, and ideas on making our community a more accepting place for all. All allies are welcome!
The Laker / Journalism (School Newspaper)
Advisor: Ms. Dennis
Connect: Issues of The Laker may be found here.
Location: Room 1314
Description: Let everyone know the scoop about what is going on in Laker Land! Photographers, writers, artists, and graphic designers are all welcome, plus anyone willing to learn!
Key Club: Silver Lake Chapter
Advisor: Ms. Shoaf and Ms. Armstrong
Connect: Google Classroom: epzhmvj
Schedule: We meet twice a month
Location: 2106
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.
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, bi-weekly
Location: Room 1116
Description: Operation Appreciation is dedicated to sharing gratitude for various members of our community including veterans, first responders, healthcare workers, educators, etc. For example, the club works regularly with Kingston Veteran Services. We hope to provide members with opportunities to regularly express their appreciation, participate in community service, and make the community a more thankful place!
Photography Club
Advisor: Ms. Fradet
Schedule: Mondays weekly
Location: 1741
Description: The photography club provides a platform for interested students to share their creativity, knowledge and passion for photography.
Robotics Club
Advisor: Mr. Shute and Mr. Mello
Connect: Google Classroom:
Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays afterschool
Location: 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
Connect: Google Classroom: 4gm6hto
Schedule: TBD
Location: 1306
Description: For people interested in creative writing. We play writing games and share our personal projects. The Silver Spectrum is the Lake's literary magazine.
SkillsUSA
Advisor: Mr. Kenney
Connect: Google Classroom: ncja5mh
Schedule: Tuesdays after school, every other week
Location: Automotive classroom
Description: 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.
Schedule: Thursdays
Location: Room 329 at the Middle School
Description: Thrive exists to connect people with Jesus and with each other.
United Alliance Club
Advisor: Ms. Fontaine and Mr. Peck
Connect: Google Classroom:
Schedule: Every other Monday
Location: 1115
Description: The purpose of UAC is to create a safe and inclusive space for students to learn about different cultures, celebrate diversity and promote cultural awareness in school.
Goals:
-Provide a space for students to discuss and learn about different cultures, traditions, and customs.
-Create a welcoming environment where students can feel supported and encouraged to embrace differences.
-Organize cultural events and activities that celebrate diversity and bring together students of different backgrounds.
-Promote cultural awareness in morning announcements and other school platforms and events.
Membership: Anyone is welcome to join!
Potential Activities:
-Cultural potlucks, where students can bring and share food or snacks from different cultures.
-Workshops, where students can introduce people to their own or a culture that they are interested in.
-Culture connections - bring in guests from different countries and cultures to share experiences.
-Help new students to SLRHS get adjusted to the culture of SLRHS and our communities.
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.