VHS is proud to present to the student body the following description of organizations and extra-curricular activities. The goal of each student activity organization should be leadership training and leadership development.
A well-rounded and complete activities program consists of a group of strong student organizations working together. Each student is encouraged to participate in and avail himself/herself of the many opportunities provided by the wealth of organizations which are present at VHS. Remember, the classroom gives you knowledge... student activities build character. Together you have a winner.
Best wishes for a most successful student career.
Mrs. Donna Meyers Ms. Dorothy Burke
Assistant Principal North Assistant Principal South
Class Advisors
Seniors: Samantha Terry and Noelle Panichella
Juniors: April Marchesano-Hemminger and Diane Stokes
Sophomores: Leanne Parker and Jennifer Belvett
Freshmen: Christine Baker and Kelly Muller
Academic Team - Pre-requisite for membership: Students considered for inclusion on the academic team should maintain a high GPA, and be a serious student. Students must have a special commitment to academic excellence. Competitions are held mainly on Saturdays, so team members must be available on Saturdays as competitions are scheduled. Only six slots are available at each level: Juniors and Seniors only. If more than twelve students sign up, a test will be given to determine those who will be included on the team.Highlights of the year will include the Academic Bowl against Millville High School, the Academic Triathlon, The Oakcrest Brain Brawl, and the Rutgers Challenge.
African-American Cultural League - The club's purpose is to develop self-pride in black heritage and culture and to develop community awareness and civic responsibilities. Students participate in such activities as the Choral Ensemble which features cultural music and Gospel music, a drill team, talent show and collection of food for the needy.
Aices Club - Augmentative Interaction in Community Events and Situations-Peer tutors work with the program and discuss materials using augmentative and alternative communication devices (Dynavox, Dynavox 2 and Touch Talker) with non-verbal students.
Alpha-Omega Club - Our objective is to promote Christian experience and love through prayer and the Word of God. Our purpose is to serve as a support group and positive reinforcement for Christian and academic growth. Students will meet each week for 1 hour. There will also be 3-4 evening services during the year. Membership and meeting activities are all student led. Meetings: VHS 9-10 - Fridays 2:20-3:30 pm
Art Club - This club is open to any student interested in art. Students meet weekly to participate in a variety of projects beyond the normal scope of the classroom. Activities include mural paintings, acrylic painting, sculpture, ceramics, field trips, and community service projects.
ASPIRA Leadership Development Program - Our objective is to empower our community through the advocacy, education, and leadership development of its youth. Through a student led club, ASPIRA provides leadership development, educational counseling and academic services, cultural enrichment activities, and community service projects that enhance students' leadership skills and abilities. Activities include: club meetings, college visits, field trips, fund-raising, community service, workshops, cultural events, and attending educational conferences.
AVID Club
Boys Crew - The Boys' Crew Club will enter rowing competitions against schools; such as, Holy Spirit, Mainland, and Atlantic City. The boys' will be introduced to rowing techniques and conditioning programs that will familiarize them with the sport.
Camping Adventure Club - An interdisciplinary club, the Camping Adventure Club will provide preparatory experience for students who wish to take part in the end of the year camping excursion. Students will participate in activities which will teach them outdoor living skills, environmental awareness and responsibility. Activities will include an overnight camping trip, canoeing lessons, and meal preparation. Students will also plan for the end of the year camping excursion.
Cap 'n' Dagger Club - The Cap 'n' Dagger Club is comprised of 9-12 graders with a membership of over 100 members. The main thrust or project of the organization is the presentation of the Annual Musical. Students participate in all phases of lighting, sound, publicity, tickets, program ads and the list goes on. Throughout the years the club has produced Music Man, Damn Yankees, South Pacific, Oklahoma, Guys and Dolls, Pajama Game, George M, Me and My Girl, Brigadoon, Gypsy, Anything Goes and Pippin. Students raise all the funds necessary to produce the musicals through ticket sales and program ads.
Cap 'N' Dagger will promote theatrical consciousness among our high school students. They will discover the world of drama, which requires not only artistry, but also craftsmanship in the disciplines of acting, singing, dancing, costuming, make-up, and set design. Students will gain a life-long learning experience in the visual and performing arts; offer a variety of cultural entertainment and enriching programs to their academic life and to our community.
Chess Club - Pre-requisites for membership: None. Objectives: 1. Chess increases strategic thinking skills, stimulates intellectual creativity and improves problem solving ability while raising self esteem. 2. Chess uses higher thinking skills, analyzes actions and visualizes future possibilities.3. Chess will help recognize patterns and therefore help students excel in Math and Science skills. Purpose: It's FUN. It also introduces students to the United States Chess Foundation (USCF)Activities: Tournaments between grades and individual tournaments.
Cooking Club - Our objective is to introduce students to a variety of foods, cooking methods and community responsibilities through the world of cuisine.
Council for Exceptional Children - Pre-requisites for membership: None. The main objective of the CEC Club is to make VHS 9-12 students aware of the needs of the disabled in our community. The purpose of the Council for Exceptional Children Club is to promote community activities for the handicapped. Activities include: fundraisers, bake sales/ candy sales, Halloween party for the handicapped, Christmas party for the handicapped, Big Brother/Big Sister Program for disabled children, and Easter egg hunt for the handicapped
Debate Team - Pre-requisites for membership: none. Objectives: to debate with other schools in New Jersey concerning national and local issues. Purpose: to enhance thinking, to speak convincingly and to analyze situations.
DECA (Distributive Education Club of America) - Purpose: To develop a respect for education in marketing distribution which will contribute to a vocational competence, to promote understanding and appreciation for the responsibilities of citizenship in a free, competitive enterprise system. Students participate in competitive events a regional, state and national levels.
Family and Consumer Sciences Club (Home Economics) - With home economics teachers as advisors and students develop and apply life skills to a variety of creative and fun projects. These can include food preparation, textile design, child development concerns, and community service.
Forever the Rainforest of Growth - Objective: to foster an appreciation of one of the Earth's greatest resource, the rainforest. Through discovering the benefits found in the rainforest, from the plants and many species of animals that live there to the medicinal and other benefits it provides for us. This club will help to raise awareness in the community of how important it is to save what we have left. Activities: endangered animal sponsorship; construction of rainforest greenhouse; fundraisers; field trip(s); community programs
French Club - Pre-requisites for membership: Enrolled in French and maintaining a C average for successful enrollment. Objectives: To promote the French culture and studies of French on the VHS campus and within the Vineland community. Purpose: To heighten the awareness and understanding of French influence and history and to broaden the appreciation for French culture. Activities: Fund-raiser, French dinner, picnic, field trips, movies, after school.
French National Honor Society - Pre-requisite for membership: enrolled in level III of prior registration to level IV; solid B in French; overall GPA of 2.5. Objectives:to promote and heighten the awareness of French language and history to encourage the continued study of French in secondary institutions, to broaden the awareness of French culture. Purpose: French National Honor Society is a national membership society organized to recognize those students who have excelled in French in their last 3 years of study. Activities: Organizational meetings, picnic, fundraiser, national competitions, field trips.
Future Business Leaders of America - FBLA is a nationally recognized organization which brings business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. FBLA gives students the competitive edge through career exploration, self-improvement, and community service opportunities. As a member of FBLA, students build their resume, meet business leaders in their community and beyond, experience rewards of volunteerism, enjoy travel and special activities, and earn scholarships. Students also have the opportunity to compete for awards and recognition on the local, state and national levels in more than 40 different event categories. Membership dues: national dues $6; state dues $4. Membership requirements: students must be enrolled in a business course.
German Club - Pre-requisites for membership: Students must be enrolled in German class or be former German students. Students must be fairly good students, have no disciplinary records and attend a minimum of 8 meetings. Objective: to advocate German culture and language beyond the classroom, encourage the study of German, and to enable students to assume roles of leadership and responsibility. Purpose: to promote study of the German language, heighten the awareness and understanding of German influence and history, and to expose students to aspects of German culture not presented in the classroom. Activities: cultural events, Nikolausabend, Oktoberfest, Sprachfest, Christmas caroling, German dinner, Mühle tournaments, fund-raiser, field trips to Lancaster and New York City.
German National Honor Society - Pre-requisites for membership:students must be enrolled in German class or be former German students. Students must be fairly good students, have no disciplinary records and attend a minimum of eight meetings. Objective: to advocate German Culture and Language beyond the classroom, encourage the study of German, and to enable students to assume roles of leadership and responsibility. Purpose: to promote study of the German language, heighten the awareness and understanding of German influence and history, and to expose students to aspects of German culture not presented in the classroom. Activities: cultural events, Nikolausabend, Oktoberfest, Sprachfest, Christmas caroling, German dinner, Mühle tournaments, fund-raiser, field trips to Lancaster and New York City.
Girl Talk Club - Objective: to give girls a chance to bond with one another. This club will allow young ladies to meet and discuss the many issues that they face as young women in today's society. They will understand how to gain respect and the need to respect others. They will be able to gain insight on how to get along with others although they may be different from them. The ladies will learn that fighting another young lady is not how to handle a problem. Some of the various topics to be discussed will be: sex, violence, dating, communication, relationships, self-esteem, appearance, education and many other topics.
Girls' Crew - Purpose: The Girl's Crew Club at VHS is offered to girls from grades 9 through 12. The girls will enter rowing competitions against schools; such as, Holy Spirit, Mainland, and Atlantic City. The girls' will be introduced to rowing techniques and conditioning programs that will familiarize them with the sport.
Hi - Spots Newspaper - Purpose: the VHS South Hi-Spots newspaper is published to pay tribute to outstanding VHS students and teachers, and to publicize upcoming events. Students learn to take pictures of newsworthy people and events. Articles are written by the students and deadlines must be met for the publication. Student reports cover news stories, sports, features, editorials and original art and poetry encompassing many facets of the interests in the school.
Hospitality Club - Students in this club will serve as official VHS North hosts and hostesses at a variety of school functions, and to assist staff in food assembly, centerpieces, be ushers and assistants at the school play, parent nights and school visitation days.
Interact Club - The Interact Club is associated with its sponsoring community club, The Rotary Club of Vineland, New Jersey. The mission of the Interact club is community service with future goals connected to national and international service. Exchange Student programs are available to Grade 11 students who are active and interested. Interact is looking for committed and dedicated students who wish to give back to the community through volunteerism. Freshmen and Sophomores are encouraged to come out and see what we're all about.
Italian Club - Pre-requisite for membership: Students must be enrolled in Italian class. Students must be fairly good students and have no disciplinary records.Objectives: the objectives of the Italian club are to afford the students opportunity to practice Italian beyond the classroom. Purpose: at Italian club meetings the students are exposed to aspects of Italian culture that are difficult or too time consuming to present or carry on in the classroom. Activities: sporting events, Bocce tournament, bicycle races, soccer, volleyball, cultural events, Carnevale, Easter, Christmas traditions, food and games.
Italian National Honor Society - Pre-requisites for membership: good grades. Objectives: the objective of the Italian National Honor Society is to recognize and honor students who have achieved excellence in the study of the Italian language and culture and are good overall students. Purpose: same as objectives. Activities: to be involved in the programs of Italian American Clubs in the observance and continuation of Italian ethnic festivals, celebrations, etc. in the city of Vineland.
Japanese Club - Pre-requisites for membership: must be currently enrolled in Japanese course and maintaining a passing grade. Dues are $3.00. Purpose: the Japanese Club will have after school meetings and possible trips or guest speakers in order to enhance students' knowledge of the Japanese language and Japanese culture.
VHS Key Club (Kiwanis Educated Youth) - Pre-requisites for membership: Recommendation from faculty members, guidance counselors or administration is required. Students seeking membership should fill out registration form obtained from club advisor.
Key Club Objectives: To develop initiative and leadership. To provide experience in living and working together. To serve the school and community. To cooperate with the school principal. To prepare for useful citizenship. To accept and promote the following ideals: To give primacy to the human and spiritual, rather than the material values of life. To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships. To promote the adoption and application of higher standards in scholarship, sportsmanship and social contacts. To develop by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive and serviceable citizenship. To provide a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render unselfish service and to build better communities. To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which makes possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism and good will. The motto of the Key Club International is "Caring... Our Way of Life.."
Key Club Purpose: Key Club is a service organization for high school students. And, although the club operates under the school's regulations, it is different from the school's other clubs. Key Club is unique in that it is sponsored by a local Kiwanis club, a service club for leading business and professional men in the community. Through this association, you can learn how best to serve your community while gaining knowledge of various professions. Key Club, along with serving the community, also provides many services to the school. Participation in Key Club service activities will help you develop initiatives, leadership and good citizenship. Since you will play an important role in the club's service projects, you will hold a great deal of personal responsibility for the club's success. This involvement will help heighten your awareness of your community's needs.
Key Club Activities: Dues: $13.00 per year. This includes $6.50 due to International division, $4.00 dues to New Jersey District Division and $2.50 dues to Local (VHS). The club has multiple projects that serve low income families, senior citizens, schools, students individually. Key Club also works with other local service organizations in city wide projects. Members in good standing will attend a Leadership Training Conference held at Great Adventure every year, a New Jersey District Convention held in King of Prussia PA and an international convention held in different parts of the country each year
Latin Club - Pre-requisites for membership: a student of Latin or former student of Latin or any student genuinely interested who attends at least 3 meetings. Objectives: To promote friendship, to encourage study of Latin, to enable students to assume roles of leadership and responsibility. Purpose: To promote study of Latin language through activities otherwise not afforded in the classroom. Activities: Valentine's card project, participation in Foreign Language Week, a day trip to Philadelphia Museum of Art with possible side trip to the Italian Market in South Philadelphia.
Mock Trial - Purpose: to learn and experience the American legal system, develop acting and public speaking abilities, and develop analytical and critical thinking abilities. Activities: the Mock Trial team will be comprised of 10 or more students who take on the roles of attorneys and witnesses in competition against other schools and try a fictional court case written by the New Jersey State Bar Foundation. Mock Trial is much like an intellectual "sport." The Mock Trial "season" starts in November and usually lasts until March. Practices are held three to five days per week. Tryouts fo positions are usually held in December. For the competitions, which start in February, we travel to the Cumberland County Courthouse in Bridgeton for the County round; and if we advance, to the New Jersey Law Center in New Brunswick for later rounds.
Model Congress - Pre-requisites for memberships: Students of PLE I and II and members of Political Science Club. Objectives: Role playing of members of Congress by means of debating legislation which is prepared by the students. Political parties are formed in order to attend a two day event which is held at Widener University. Activities: Model Congress is a student-run simulation of the U.S. Congress. Students have the opportunity to pass bills into law, learn parliamentary procedure, form political parties and draft platforms, and compete for political party and Senate/House of Representative leadership positions. Three field trips are involved: Party Day in December and Leadership Day in February (for those that qualify and compete for leadership positions) at the NJ State House and the full Congress in March on an over-night trip to the College of New Jersey. Students must be willing to memorize procedure, do extensive research, and do frequent public speaking. Professional attire is required on all Model Congress field trips
Monogram Club - Pre-requisites for memberships: Earning a varsity letter in either sports or band fronts. Objectives: To promote camaraderie among all athletes and programs at VHS. To aide in the Homecoming ceremonies and selection of Homecoming Queen and King. Purpose: To develop support among all the athletic programs at VHS.
National Honor Society - Pre-requisites for membership: 86 or better - extracurricular activities good character - involvement in community. Students are encouraged to attend ALL NHS meetings. However, it is mandatory that students attend at least fifty percent of the scheduled meetings for the semester (i.e. if 10 meetings are scheduled, then the student MUST attned at least five meetings) in order to maintain his or her eligibility status in NHS. Objectives: Maintain scholarship - character - leadership in school and community - community involvement. Purpose: To recognize character, scholarship and leadership. Activities: Tutoring, Quest, Food Basket, Visits to Veteran's Home, Fund-raising (raffle) for Gruccio Scholarship (2) seniors of club, Role Modeling Lectures.
Odyssey of the Mind - Purpose: Creative problem solving: Students will choose to solve one of five problems early in the school year. Problems include themes of technology, humanities, structure-building, communications and vehicle-building. Teams of seven work closely throughout the year and present their solutions at competitions
Phenakistoscope - Purpose: Literary Magazine of VHS. Needed - writers, photographers, artists, and production, publicity and fund-raising people who are interested in contributing their talents to produce a literary art journal. Open to all students.
Project Graduation - Pre-requisites for membership: all students are invited to participate. Objectives: to plan an after graduation drug and alcohol free party. Purpose: to enhance graduation night by offering a safe and fun alternative to drinking and drug use among graduates. Activities: many fund raising activities and seeking and promoting community support.
Psychology Club - Pre-requisites for memberships: students must have taken psychology or be enrolled in the course for the current year. Objectives: to provide a forum for students to explore how psychological concepts relate to their varied interests including, but not limited to, career choices; creative talents; life's challenges; emotional well-being; and responsibility to their community.
Radio Control Car Club - Pre-requisites: anyone is free to join and/or stop by and watch. You do not have to already own an r/c car to join. Co-ed club.Purpose: students will be able to work hands-on building and maintaining their own r/c cars. Sharing and teamwork amongst the students will promote friendships, increase their physical science skills, and hopefully lead to organization of some local races. Description: students will be introduced to the hobby of r/c cars. Students can bring their own cars they already own, or students may purchase kit cars and use the club as a resource for building their r/c cars. The club will meet once a week from 2:20pm - 3:15pm. Activities: in addition to the weekly meetings, a few local races will be scheduled on the school property after school during the Fall and Spring seasons.
Red Cross Club - Pre-requisites for membership: The club meets monthly. There are no dues. The theme is: Helping, Caring, and Sharing. The club also makes charitable contributions. Objectives: The club is under the direction of the Vineland-Bridgeton Chapter of Red Cross. It is a youth Service Program that assists the Red Cross with its activities. Purpose: To train youth for further involvement in Red Cross after high school graduation.
Scrapbooking Club - Objective: To encourage students to record their memories and preserve photos using techniques and materials that will endure the test of time. Each member will create a scrapbook of his/her photos and memorabilia from Vineland High School. Activities: Bi-weekly meetings in which students will be instructed about the best methods of preserving photos and the many techniques used to embellish scrapbook pages. Fundraising events will also be held to raise money to purchase tools and material for student use during club meetings. Dues: $25.00 - Cost of Starter Kit
S.H.A.P.E. - Purpose: A nature-oriented club at VHS, students help animals and protect the environment. It is a club which is dedicated to protecting the environment for future generations.
Sign Language Club - Purpose: Sign Language is the third most spoken language in America. The primary purpose of the club is to provide a connection and barrier free communication between our deaf and general student populations. The club is open to students and adults who are interested in learning this rapidly expanding and important form of communication.
Ski Club - Objective: The club is designed to give students an opportunity to ski or learn to ski. The club will have two or three trips to the Pocono Mountains and an overnight trip to the New England area. All levels of ability are welcome to join the club.
Spanish Club - Pre-requisites for membership: must be enrolled in Spanish (I-VI) Objective: The Spanish Club aims to provide activities related to Hispanic culture. Fund-raisers are used to finance these activities as well as to fund annual scholarship donations to students highly motivated in the study of Spanish. Activities: trip to Cumberland County College, Puerto Rico Discovery Day, trip to Penns Grove High School for Spanish Nutcracker Suite, club dinners, fund-raisers, Penn State Glee Club concert, raffles, Christmas card sales. End of the year activities include: a picnic, Foreign Language Week, volleyball tournament, guest speaker and international dinner.
Spanish Book Club - Pre-requisites for membership: GPA 3.00 in school, 4.00 in Spanish for three consecutive semesters past 1st year. Objectives: to promote and heighten the awareness of Spanish language and history, to encourage the continued study of Spanish in secondary institutions, and to broaden the awareness of Spanish culture. Activities: organizational Meeting, National Competition, Induction ceremony.
Spanish National Honor Society - Pre-requisites for membership: 3.00 in school, 4.00 in Spanish for three consecutive semesters past 1st year. Objectives: To promote and heighten the awareness of Spanish language and history, to encourage the continued study of Spanish in secondary institutions, and to broaden the awareness of Spanish culture. Activities: Organizational Meeting, National Competition, Induction ceremony.
Spirit Club - Purpose: to generate spirit in the student body and instill pride in the school through communication with both students and faculty. The club makes all members of VHS aware of various activities in which their peers are involved and encourages them to give support to all school sponsored activities. Activities: Spirit Week, Homecoming Floats, Decorating hallways for holidays, Hall decorating contests.
Stage Club - Students in this club will assist with the stage crew, the lighting and sound crew for both student plays and musical concerts at Vineland High School North.
Student Athletic Training/Sports Medicine Program - Purpose: the Vineland High School Athletic Training/Sports Medicine Program involves students who are interested in becoming certified athletic trainers or similar allied health professionals. Students attend meetings/lectures held in the athletic training room where discussion of anatomy, physiology, rehabilitation and treatment of the human body occur. This program allows students a one-on-one experience with the profession of athletic training. Students learn taping techniques, evaluative skills and on-field coverage of athletic events. The program allows students to further their education and gain experience in the allied health professions that prepares them for college level programs.
Student Government Association 11/12- Pre-requisites for membership: "C" average; good attendance record. Objectives: To foster leadership and decision making Purpose: governing body of VHS North, this organization is involved with both school and community services, concerns and the school environment. The group promotes good citizenship in and out of school.
Student Literature Circle - Eligibility: All junior and senior students are eligible to participate in the two Student Literature Circles, although the group that reads in Spanish will attract those students who are more comfortable reading in that language. Format: Students will meet to discuss five novels throughout the school year.
Table Tennis Club - Pre-requisites for membership: None Objective: to learn and play table tennis-meet weekly throughout the year.
The North Star - Purpose: The North Star is the student newspaper of Vineland High School North. Open to all 9th and 10th graders, the newspaper is always looking for reports, editors, photographers, cartoonists and illustrators. Working for the paper provides students with a chance to report on issues affecting the 9-10 building. If you see news or have strong opinions, The North Star is the place for you.
VHS North Book Club - Objective: A partnership of students and teachers who are able to work together in selecting and discussing a variety of student centered books throughout the school year.
Volleyball Club - Pre-requisites: None Objectives: To learn correct rules and regulations of the game. To develop the skills of the game. To have fun. Purpose: Students who might not normally play varsity sports are given a chance to play an organized sport after school. Activities: We play two days a week in the fall and again in the spring.
Wizardry 101 - Wizardry 101 is a chemical demonstration club for students who have enrolled in or have previously taken Honors or AP Chemistry. Members will practice demonstrations once each month from October through March during their study hall or lunch period. Students achieving "Merlin" status are entitled to perform in the annual Wizardry Play held for elementary school students.
Yearbook 9/10 - Purpose: The North yearbook staff includes students who help to schedule photography, plan and draw layout, undertake sales and make the book a reality.
Yearbook 11/12 - Pre-requisites: Good grades in English, a command of the written language; creativity, responsibility, diligence. Prior yearbook experience is an asset. Objectives: To gather and present an annual that reflects all aspects of the senior year. Activities: Selling of ads; meetings are held when necessary; students often complete work during their lunch in the yearbook room.
Yoga Club - Pre-requisites: VHS students only. Students will need a yoga mat. It is recommended, but not necessary, that the students be already involved in daily sport or exercise activities. Objective: To promote a healthy spirit, mind and body throughout the VHS student community. Purpose: Through asana (yoga postures) practice, meditation and positive visualization, students will gain a better understanding of the union between their bodies, mind and spirit. Students will feel empowered by becoming stronger physically and mentally. Moreover, students will learn how to cope with daily stressors through the implementation of breathing exercises. Activities: Meeting once to twice a week for one hour (2:30-3:30) for yoga practice.