Academic Decathlon
The Academic Decathlon is a team competition wherein students match their intellects with
students from other schools.Students
are tested in Art, Economics, Essay, Interview, Language and Literature,
Mathematics, Music, Science, Social Science and Speech.Each high school enters a team of nine
students: 3 "A" or Honor
students, 3 "B" or Scholastic
students, and 3 "C" or Varsity
students. The theme for the 2010–2011 Academic Decathlon season is "The Great Depression."
Advisor: Mr. Matthew Webster
Berkshire Youth United (BYU)
Encourages the youth of
Berkshire County to make a contribution to this community through leadership,
community awareness and involvement.All
welcome!
Advisor: Dr. Casey
Business Professionals of America (BPA)
Students are members of a
national student organization that promotes leadership skills and academic
competition at the state and national level.Meetings held on first Thursday of the month.(10-12th grade)
Advisors: Mrs. DiSimoni & Ms. McNeice, Room 237
Chorus
Meets 5th period and we
perform concerts and go on trips to various places such s NYC, Hershey Park and
Williamsburg.
Advisor: Mrs. Passetto
Class Council
Join your class council
and help to raise funds, plan dances, coordinate the prom, and organize class
trips.All are welcome!
Seniors: Mrs. Dearborn and Mrs. Michaud
Juniors: Ms. Meier and Mrs. Potash
Sophomores: Ms. Maddalena and Mr. Siegel
Freshmen: TBD
Environmental Club
A student group dedicated
to learning about the natural world, environmental issues and participates in
the Massachusetts Environthon competition.
Advisor: Mrs. Wespiser, Room 105
Fly Fishing Club
Do you like to fish?Enjoy the outdoors?Join the Fly Fishing Club - no experience
necessary.Activities include monthly
meetings, possible fishing outings, final meeting and cookout on Mr. Wojcik’s
trout pond.
Advisors: Mr. Boyce & Mr. Wojcik, Room 235
French Club
Book club, pen pals,
Valentines to the ladies at The Berkshire Place, tutoring, movies, games, and
the National French Honors Society.All
are welcome!
Advisor: Mrs. Duval
Green & Gold
Coordinate spirit days,
pep rallies, seniors’ last day, bulletin board and random acts of
kindness.Meetings held the 3rd Thursday of each month - all are welcome!
Advisor: Erin Maloy and Cori Scaduto
GSA
Students discuss issues
of diversity and create projects to help make THS a safe and respectful school
for all.Gay, bisexual, and transgender
students and their allies are strongly encouraged to participate in this group.
Advisor: Ms. Meier & Mrs. Kim McCann
Intramurals
The Physical Education Dept. offers
intramurals Monday thru Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 7:15 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to
3:15 p.m. The Aerobic Room which features treadmills, rowing machines, various
exercise bikes, elliptical trainer, stairmasters and dumbell weights is open at
these times. On Tuesday and Thursday an activity that is being offered in class
will also be offered after school in the gym. For example, badminton,
basketball, indoor soccer etc. We want students to Balance the Equation.
Physical Activity + Proper Nutrition = Total Health.
Italian Club
Open to all Italian
students interested in Italian culture.Activities include tutoring, movies, book club and games.All are welcome!
Advisor: Mrs. Dario
Latin Club
Open to Latin students and anyone interested in the ancient
world.Periodic celebration of holidays
and notable events in Roman history.Also, twice a month, after school Certamen (quiz game), just for fun.
Advisor: Mrs. Baer: Room 203
Literary Magazine
The Double-Edged Sword, Taconic High School's literary magazine,
is a venue for writers, poets, songwriters, playwrights and artists to publish
their work.Any Taconic student may
submit pieces for selection by editors.
Advisor: Mrs. Cochran &
Mrs. Foley
National Honor Society
This group is composed of highly achieving Taconic juniors and
seniors who volunteer throughout the community. An NHS student must maintain a
grade point average of 90 or above. NHS students help out their peers by
tutoring and are the leaders of our school.
Advisors: Mrs. Cochran
New England Math League
Open to honor level math
students from 10th - 12th grade.
Advisor: TBD
Peer Resource
A group of students
representing the entire student population, trained in conflict resolution and
mediation techniques. They use their skills to help fellow students resolve
conflicts and make Taconic a safer place.
Advisor: TBD
Quiz Team
Matches are once a month
at different schools in Berkshire County and all students at all levels are
welcome to join.
Advisors: Mrs. Dearborn & Mr. Siegel Room 125 or 109
Radio Station
89.7 WTBR-FM is a real
FCC-licensed non-commercial radio station on the air 24/7.Encourages students to try their hand at
broadcasting using state-of-the-art digital studios.Air personalities wanted!
Advisor: Mr. Larry
Kratka.
Red Cross
Consists of leadership
conferences, weekly meetings, service projects, school credits, monetary
incentives, making new friends, community recognition and the opportunity to
become a great leader in our community.
Advisor: Mrs. Drury
Science and Outing Club:
Participates in outdoor
activities such as hiking, white water rafting, camping and biking.We have traveled locally as well as taken
trips to Washington, D.C, Boston, Costa Rica, and NYC to visit museums, zoos,
historical sites, and natural areas.
Advisors:Mrs. Pearson& Ms. Schneider
Spanish Club
Open to all Spanish
students.Celebration of holidays and
events in Spanish Culture.Activities
include movies, games, tutoring, and field trip to NYC.
Advisor:Mrs. Broderick and Mrs. Johansen
Students Against Destructive Decisions
(SADD)
Meet to discuss the best
prevention and intervention tools possible to deal with the issues of underage
drinking, other drug use impaired driving and other destructive decisions. Also
performs community service to help younger children.
Advisors: Mrs. Nutting
Taconic Book Club
A diverse group of
students and faculty read the same book over a period of six weeks and meet to
discuss it weekly. There is also communication and postings through the
school’s library website.
Advisors: Mrs. Cochran & Mrs. Jagiello
Theatre
Fall Festival of
Shakespeare with a show in November; a spring musical with auditions in
December and a show in April. Theater class meets period 7 and we perform for
Halloween, the holidays and put on a dinner theater murder mystery in the
spring.Those unable to enroll in the
class are still welcome to participate.
Advisor:Mrs. Passetto
Yearbook
All are welcome. We need writers, designers, salespeople and photographers! Yearbook meetings are held after school. Days of the week will vary. All students may sign up, but this is of particular interest to juniors and seniors. Students may also sign up to take yearbook for credit with the permission of Mrs. Eldridge. Meetings are usually in Room 182, next to the library. Stop in and see Mrs. Eldridge in room 182 if you have any questions.
Advisor: Mrs. Eldridge, Room 182
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