Student Clubs and Organizations

Animation Club
Mr. Michael Prymas
We are still looking for regular members. The plan of the club is to learn and practice various styles of animation. Members can work on their own projects, or work as a group and an opportunity for peer critique will also be available. The club hopes to enter projects in the Howeard County Film Festival later this year. Anyone interested can look for Mr. Prymas in room N222.

Band
Mr. Chris Campbell

Black Student Leaders Association
Faculty Sponsor: Ms. Linda McEwen
The BSAP Student Leadership club will meet every Wednesday. We will meet in Room B211 at 2:45
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Character Education
Ms. Rita Cole

Drama
Ms. M. Troeschel/Ms. H Blauvelt

Environmental Club
Ms. Cheryl Rice/ Ms. Bebbie Bates
We will meet every 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month.
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French
Ms. Jen Borgerding

Freshman Class
Mr. Tyler Petrini

Future Educators of America
Mr. Kellaher
Meetings: Monthly in room B101
Learn about what FEA can do for you and you can do for future studentsvnS
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Gay-Straight
Ms. Venice Burrows

Girls Empowered
Ms. Nicola Hildreth
The girlsEMPOWERED group is for girls in the 10th-12th grade. The focus of the group is to enhance the social and emotional development of girls. They are given the opportunity to feel empowered, gain self-awareness, develop coping strategies, improve problem-solving skills, understand that they are not alone, and learn to make healthy decisions. The group has been in session since November and will end the beginning of March. We meet on Tuesdays after-school. If you have any questions please contact Nicola Hildreth, School Counselor, 410-313-2871 or stop in to Student Services.

International Club
Ms. Lillehoj & Ms. Lucero
We meet every other Tuesday in N120.
The International Club is dedicated to creating a social awareness and understanding between American students and students who immigrated to the U.S. The International Club is open to all students at Howard regardless or age, race, ethnicity, nationality, political affiliation or sexual orientation.
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It's Academic
Mr. John Gilbert
Practice and meeting times: The team meets one to three times a week for practice in room B-120. Currently, practices are on Monday afternoons from 2:30 P.M. until 4:30 P.M., and Wednesday evenings from 6:30 P.M. until 8:30 P.M.
The primary goal of Howard’s It’s Academic team is practice for and competition on the It’s Academic television show. To this end, Howard High School has one of the 10 most active It’s Academic teams in the Baltimore-DC region, competing in many academic tournaments run by high schools, colleges, and independent organizers.
Picture of team

February, 2010
A team of outstanding students from Howard High School won a playoff match on IT’S ACADEMIC, defeating two other first round winners---Perry Hall High School in Baltimore and North Carroll High School in Hampstead. The match will be aired Saturday, April 17, at 10:00 am, on WJZ-TV, Channel 13. The Howard team consists of Greg D, James E, and Abigail S.  Their faculty coach is John Gilbert.  This victory has earned Howard High School a place in the semi-finals later this season.

Junior Class
Ms. Kate Castellucci

LEO, Leading Each Other (LEO) Program
Ms. Grieve/Ms. Massella

LEO participated in many service projects such as chaperoning at PTA's movie night for the elementary students at Ilchester Elementary; mentoring elementary students at Bellow Springs and Phelps Luck; participating in a 9th grade mentoring program; attending the County's first Youth Summit; and serving as group leaders at Howard's 9th grade overnight orientation.
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Los Leones
Club Advisors: Nicola Hildreth

Our Mission: To enhance the learning process and promote academic achievement. In addition Conexiones promotes school success through career and personal/social development experiences.
When do we meet? We currently meet every Tuesday after-school.
Questions? please contact Mrs. Hildreth in Guidance, (410) 313-2871
To learn more about Conexiones please visit: http://conexioneshc.org
Los Leones meets on Wednesday's, after-school in the Career Center.

Math Club
Faculty Sponsor: Curtis Galbreath
Meeting Time and Place: Wednesdays at 2:15, Room B113
Objectives or Mission: Students will learn advanced math and problem solving skills. They will compete against other schools in Math Competitions once a month.
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MESA
Ms. Dianne Meskauskas/Ms. Linda McEwen
Are you taking an engineering or computer course and want to use those skills in competition?
• Do you like working with your hands to build things? Are you ready to be part of a problem-solving team?
• If you said YES to any of the above…Join MESA!
Meeting Tuesdays after school in room A222

Mock Trial
Mr. Jon Hollander

National Art Honor Society (NAHS) – Chapter 07
Ms. Molly Brennan
The 70 students from this chapter run by the Art Department were quite busy this past year and successfully completed service credits to become official members from over 160 chapters in the country. Meetings are on Wednesdays after school in A219 -REMEMBER: There will be open enrollment for Art I students who maintain at least a B in December.

National Honor Society
Ms. Randall Hamilton
National Honor Society Tutoring!
Wednesday Media Center 2:15
Get help with: 1.Homework 2. Studying for tests 3. Class Preparation

Newspaper
Ms. Venice Burrows

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Ping Pong Club
Faculty Sponsor: Mr.Nathan Ferrell
meeting day: Thursdays from 2:20 - 3:30
The purpose of Ping Pong Club is to provide a safe and culturally diverse atmosphere where HHS students have the oppurtunity to play ping pong and engage in competition and practice with their classmates.

Pink Ribbon
Ms. Erin McArdle

Principal's Advisory
Ms. Gina Massella


Senior Class
Mr. Brad Dyer

Student Government Association (SGA)
Faculty Sponsors: Mr. James Graham and Ms. Amanda Orndorff
The SGA raised money and school supplies for the Kenya Project, a county-wide service project. The SGA planned, prepared, and ran a community fair to raise these donations, participated in the Maryland Association of Student Councils (MASC) Legislative Sessions, and hosted a successful Homecoming Day and Dance.
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Shades of Blue Hip Hop Club
James E. Woodhouse
meeting time: Mondays and Wednesdays in the Cafeteria.
We have a group of students of all different shades of color, classes, and social groups all brought together by one thing, their love for dance. we welcome all people interested in hip hop dancing no matter what your skill level is. And a positive attitude is a must!!!

SHOP: Students Helping Other People
Faculty Sponsor: Mr. Kovalski
Meeting time and place: Most Mondays at 2:15 in room B203
President : Meg Broderick.
Mission: "Students Helping Other People" - to help others in need at Howard High or in the community
Need community service? Or just looking to help others?
Then join SHOP, Students Helping Other Students
New members welcome!!!!
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Sophomore Class
Ms. Linda Stephens

Step Team
Faculty Sponsor: Ms. Natasha Smith
Meeting time and place: Tuesday and Thursday 2:45-4:30 in the cafeteria
The Howard High Step Team is a year-long commitment consisting of students in grades 9-12. Students are encouraged to try out for the team at the end of the school year to join the next year’s Step Team. The team performs at pep-rallies, basketball games, showcase, award ceremonies, and various competitions.

“Legacy” StepTeam Tryouts
• Tryouts will be on Tuesday November 17, Wednesday November 18, and Thursday November 19 from 2:45 to 4:45 in the cafeteria. All interested students should bring a copy of their report card, bottle of water, snack, and most important a POSITIVE
ATTITUDE!! No experience necessary!!
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Student Tech Crew
Faculty Sponsor: Mr. Larry Vazzano, Media Specialist
Meeting Time: Fridays, 2:15, Media Center
Tech Crew Students are responsible for operating the auditorium lights, audio and stage. The club is open to all HHS sudents who have an interest in drama and stage technology . Tech Crew members meet every Friday in the Media Center, 2:15 to review skills and upcoming events requesting Tech Crew students. Students receive training in stage management, light board operation and the audio mixer. Tech Crew Calendar
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Tech Honor Society
Ms. Dianne Meskauskas
NTHS is an honor society for those interested in advanced computer programming and technology. We will be establishing new and emerging relationships between the educational community and business and industry, NTHS is a flexible organization on the leading edge of technology and constantly responding to change.

Yearbook
Mr. Brad Dyer

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