COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 2019 - 20 CO-CURRICULAR DIRECTORY

VOLLEYBALLMen: Head Coach – Dan Bartelson (215-944-1314 c/o Athletic Office)* Spring Season starts March 2nd, 2020 *Women: Head Coach – Michael Adams (215-944-1314 c/o AthleticOffice)* Fall Season starts August 12th, 2019 *WINTER TRACKMen: Head Coach – Brian Hoffman (215-944-1373 Health IPC)* Winter Season starts November 18th, 2019 *Women: Head Coach – Mike Mahoney (215-944-1314 c/o Athletic Office)* Winter Season starts November 18th, 2019 *WRESTLINGHead Coach –Tom Vivacqua (215-944-1376/PE IPC)* Winter Season starts November 18th, 2019 *12

STUDENT ACTIVITIES AT COUNCIL ROCK HIGH SCHOOL NORTHGetting involved – that is the purpose of student activities at Council Rock High SchoolNorth. Student life should be more than just academic and curricular involvement. Weare very proud of Council Rock North’s student activities program. Student activitiesbecome the means by which a well-rounded student is molded. Students find theintangibles they cannot receive in the classroom. Students learn to meet people, tounderstand them, and to like them. Leadership qualities are developed as well asdiscovering respect and consideration for others.Each club, team, and organization is open to new members and would welcome yourparticipation. The student activities program is diversified and of the highest quality.There is no better way to meet students with similar interests than to become involvedin a co-curricular activity.If at any time, there is a question regarding any aspect of our co-curricular program,please stop in the Student Activities Office and speak to one of our staff members. Weare never too busy to spend time with you. At CR North, students make the difference.One thing is sure; whatever your interest, Council Rock North provides an organizationthat will fill it. Take the time to review this directory. Get involved. Make a difference.Accept the challenge.Sincerely,Daniel L. GriesbaumAssistant Principal13

AIDS AWARENESSAIDS Awareness Club is open to all students in grades 9-12. Themajor emphasis of the club is to spread AIDS awareness among the Council Rockcommunity and the larger one as well. Club members enjoyparticipation in the Philadelphia AIDS Walk, educationalworkshops, New York AIDS Awareness programs, assemblies,displaying the National NAMES Project AIDS Quilts, guestspeakers and various fundraisers to support AIDS organizations.The club has been in existence for over 25 years. We have fun andwe help make a difference in the lives of those living withHIV/AIDS.Advisor – Mrs. Andrea Losben(215-944-1311 c/o Student Activities Office)AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION CLUBJoin the American Heart Association Club and helppromote and spread awareness of heart health, includinghealthy eating and exercise. The club provides membersopportunities for leadership and school and communityinvolvement. Student members plan and implement programs around the schoolsand community—like visits to children and the elderly—to promote, teach andencourage healthy heart habits.Advisor – Mrs. Dayton-Ventresca (215-944-1361/LMC)AMERICAN RED CROSS CLUBJoin the Red Cross Club and be a member of one of thelargest humanitarian organizations in the world! The clubprovides members with the opportunity to develop leadershipskills while addressing community needs. Student members have the opportunity to plan,implement or be involved in projects such as safety education, disaster preparedness and blooddrives. LINCS hours are available for service activities.Advisor – Ms. Keillor (215-944-1339/English IPC)14

ART FORUM/NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETYThis organization centers its activities on art and communityservice. Membership is open to all students in grades 9 through12 who are interested in various aspects of art. The students areinvolved in art service projects for the school and community.The National Art Honor Society is a branch of the Art Forumopen only to students in grades 10-12 with at least a “B” average in asemester art course.The Art Forum generally meets once a month in the art room area.Organizational meetings will begin early in September when a schedule will beadopted that suits the needs of members.Advisor – Ms. Hayden (215-944-1355/Art IPCASIAN STUDENT ASSOCIATIONAdvisor – Ms. Mallon (215-944-1333/Social Studies IPC)AUTISM CARESThe Autism Cares Club is open to all students looking to getinvolved and improve the life experiences of children and youngadults with autism today. Club members enjoy volunteering at localAutism Cares Foundation events, assisting during club-ledfundraisers and spending time after school with students from theautistic support program. By joining the Autism Cares Club, not onlywill you be making a difference today, but you’ll be helping build a brighter futurefor those with autism. LINCS hours are available for volunteer activities.Advisor – Ms. Marbo (215-944-1358/Spec Ed IPC)15

BREATHAdvisor – Ms. Dukes (215-944-1358/Spec Ed IPC)CHEMISTRY CLUBAdvisor – Mr. Seidel (215-944-1346/Science IPC)CHORAL GROUPSNorthVoice is the superior performing choral group at Council Rock HighSchool North. The choir performs throughout the community and at many otherevents during the year. Their demanding performance schedule requires asignificant commitment from individual singers for rehearsals andperformances. All members must be willing to make this commitmentbefore auditioning for the group. All members of Mastersingerssing and perform with Symphonic Choir. Auditions are held inthe spring.The rehearsal schedule for 2017-18 is as follows:Mondays from 3:00 – 5:00pmOne Thursday of Every Month from 6:00 – 8:00pmAdditional rehearsals may be scheduled, when necessary.Attendance is mandatory.Director: Mr. Williams (c/o 215-944-1335/Choral Office)Rhythm of the Rock is North's all a cappella pop singing group. Rhythm ofthe Rock sings throughout the year at concerts and community events, as well astravels to competitions.Auditions are in the fall for singers and beat-boxers. Successful candidateswork hard and learn music on their own, and are comfortable with somemovement/dance. Rehearsals are Monday Evenings at 5:30 PM, as well as someWednesdays after school. ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY. For more information,contact Mr. Williams.Director: Mr. Williams (c/o 215-944-1335/Choral Office)16

CLASS ACTIVITIES (9 -12)Each class in grades 9 through 12 engages in a wide variety of activitiesduring the year. Class advisors welcome needed help andinvolvement from students. Many of the activities arecoordinated by class committees.Traditionally, all classes engage in Spirit Week andcompete for top honors at Spirit Night. Each class sponsorsseveral activities each year – dances, class trips, proms, senior supper, etc.Students who are interested in working on any of these projects or eventsare urged to contact their class advisor.This year’s class advisors are as follows:Class of 2020 (12th)Mr. Diehl (215-944-1354/Technology Ed IPC)Class of 2021 (11th)Ms. Dayton-Ventresca (215-944-1361/LMC)Ms. DiIanni (215-944-1339/English IPC)Class of 2022 (10th)Ms. Griesel (215-944-1339/English IPC)Ms. Harris (215-944-1358/Special Ed IPC)Class of 2023 (9th)Ms. Lafferty (215-944-1358/Special Ed IPC)17

COLORGUARDThe Colorguard is an integral part of the Council Rock North Marching Band.Any interested students are welcome! Participation in all football games,competitions, exhibitions, rehearsals, spring mini-camp, and band camp(mid-August for two weeks, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) isrequired. Colorguard members also have the opportunity toparticipate in the Indoor Colorguard program after marching bandseason ends. The Colorguard has participated in many local,national, and international events.Scheduled rehearsals during marching band season occur onM/W/TH from 3-5:30 PM.Indoor Colorguard is an extension of the Marching Band Colorguard. Indoorguard rehearsals begin in November immediately after Marching Band seasonends. Competitions generally begin around the end of January and continue untilthe MAIN Indoor Colorguard Championships at the end of April. Emphasis is oncontinued development of visual vocabulary on flag, rifle, and saber plusexpansion of dance fundamentals. Rehearsals are usually twice per week.Members must be able to commit to the rehearsal and performance schedule setdown by the instructor.Advisor – Mr. Bishop (c/o 215-944-1336/Instrumental Music IPC)wbishop@crsd.orgCOMIC BOOK CLUBAdvisor – Mr. Baumghardner (215-944-1346/Science IPC)18

DEBATE CLUBDebate, or forensics, is a highly sophisticatedcommunicative skill, especially useful to studentsplanning to enter professions such as law, teaching,broadcasting, the ministry, theater, etc. where publicspeaking is required. Membership is open to allstudents in grades 9–12. New members are alwayswelcome; no experience is necessary.CR North’s Debate team competes in theSoutheastern PA Debate League, which is comprisedof both Bucks and Montgomery county schools. We also compete in variousNational and Catholic League Tournaments. Members of the team may choosebetween debate and speech events. There are four forms of debate to choose from:Policy, Public Forum, Lincoln Douglas, and Speech – with Speech having separatesub-categories. Tournaments are held mostly on Wednesdays and on variousweekends, which is dependent upon NFL or NCFL locations and dates. Practicesare regularly scheduled for Tuesday evenings and as needed. The season runsSeptember - June.Advisor – Mr. Briski (215-944-1333/Social Studies IPC)Assistant Advisors: Ms. Peralta (215-944-1339/English IPC)E3: EDUCATION EMPOWERMENTThe Mission of E3 is to actualize the potential in children through educationand to give opportunities to minority groups in respective fields. Atthe community level, the organization encourages STEM fields(science, technology, education, and math) through fun hands-onactivities. These activities are carried out in CR Elementary schoolson a monthly basis. Club meetings will be advertised via themorning announcements.Advisor – Ms. Holsey (215-944-1346/Math IPC)Advisor – Ms. Gould (215-944-1346/Science IPC)19

ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION CLUB (EAC)This club is open to all students in grades 9 through 12 who are interestedin promoting environmental responsibility at school and in the community.Recycling concerns, service projects to raise funds for environmental organizationssuch as The Ark, and volunteer efforts to support Earth Day and Arbor Dayactivities such as parks cleanup are some of the club’sactivities.Advisor – Ms. Devlin (215-944-1346/Science IPC)FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETESFellowship of Christian Athletes is a student run club that meetsWednesday mornings to foster community and build character.The club functions as a space for students to discuss the ways inwhich their faith impacts their day to day lives. Students in grades9-12, athletes and non-athletes, are welcome to attend.Advisor – Mr. Dunn (215-944-1339/English IPC)20

FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA CLUB (FBLA)FBLA is a national student organization for secondarystudents enrolled in any business or business-related classes.FBLA members develop leadership abilities and prepare forentry into and advancement within a business occupation.Members learn how to engage in business enterprise, how todirect the affairs of a group, and how to compete honorablyin regional, state, and national events.Competition is not the only avenue to success in FBLA.Community service, regional, state, and national workshops, and a wide variety ofprograms are available to all members. A scholarship program is also open to allmembers. Members meet twice a month at a location to be announced.The National Business Honor Society—Pennsylvania FBLA Chapteris designed to recognize those members who truly excel in academicpreparation and an eventual career in the business world. Our nationalbusiness honor society recognizes that in order to succeed as a truebusiness leader, our members need to be well prepared in terms of theiracademics, career skills, and leadership development. Membership is available toany student meeting the society’s criteria.Advisor – Mr. Sherpinsky (215-944-1346/Business/Info Tech IPC/Room355W)GAY STRAIGHT ALLIANCE (GSA)The Gay Straight Alliance welcomes all students grades 9 through 12 to ourmonthly meetings, the third Thursday of each month. Dates and activities can befound on our website under North’s Clubs. We promote the understanding,acceptance and offer support for a safe environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual andtransgender (LGBT) students and allies within Council Rock Norththrough education and awareness. Interested students shouldcontact the advisor for further information.Advisor – Ms. Mallon (215-944-1333/Social Studies IPC)21

GRAPHIC ARTS CLUBAdvisor – Mr. Inlander (215-944-1354/Industrial Arts)HEALTH ACTIVISMAdvisor – Ms. Abbott (215-944-1373/Health/PE)INDIANITE (NEWSPAPER)Members of the Indianite staff produce the school newspaperboth in print and online. Both the editorial staff andgeneral staff should demonstrate commitment byattending regularly scheduled meetings. Activitiescontinue from September through June with pointsofemphasis including writing (news, sports, features,editorials and entertainment), computerized layout, production, andphotography. Editorships are determined by formal applications and experience.Advisors –Mr. Streitel (215-944-1339/English IPC)22

INSTRUMENTAL GROUPSChamber Orchestra is an extra-curricular performing ensemble by auditionthat provides students in grades 9-12 the opportunity to select, learn and performorchestral literature at an advanced level. The ensemble is open tostring, wind, brass, and percussion instrumentalists. The performanceschedule is flexible and typically includes the small music groupconcert(s) and the orchestra concert(s) and may include variouscommunity performances and/or competitions. Rehearsals are onceper week outside of the school day starting in October. Auditions take place in theearly fall. Contact Mr. Crooke in September with any questions about auditioninformation!Advisor – Mr. Crooke (215-944-2918/Office voicemail)jcrooke@crsd.orgConcert Band provides a playing and performance opportunity forband students in grades 9 – 12 not participating in the marchingprogram. A wide variety of music literature and styles is explored, andensemble/individual performance skills are emphasized. Participation isrequired in a limited number of public performances and selected eveningrehearsals. Acceptance in the band is based on (1) individual competenceon a band instrument, and (2) registration of concert band as a course ona student’s roster. (New students may join during registration via thedirector.)The concert band meets on alternate days throughout the school year.Graduation credit and a letter grade are awarded for participation.Advisor – Mr. Bishop (215-944-1336/Instrumental Music Office)wbishop@crsd.org)Jazz Band has established an award winning reputation. The group is veryactive from January through April, participating in many competitions andfestivals as well as community and school functions. Generally,performances take place on weekends. Members (grades 9 –12) are chosen by audition in the fall. All practices andperformances are mandatory.Advisor – Mr. Bishop (215-944-1336/Instrumental MusicOffice) wbishop@crsd.org23

Lab Band membership (grades 9 – 12) is by audition. Announced yearly,auditions are held in the fall of the school year. Students are exposed to a widevariety of jazz literature and styles. Improvisation opportunities are provided andjazz band ensemble playing is stressed. The band performs for selected schoolactivities and public events. Rehearsals are once per week as scheduled by thedirector, beginning in December. Attendance at performances is mandatory.Advisor – Mr. Bishop (215-944-1336/Instrumental Music Office)wbishop@crsd.org)Marching/Concert Band participants may range fromgrades 9 – 12. Membership is by pre-registration for allwoodwindsandbrassesatcourseselectiontime. Membership in the percussion section of the band alsorequires an audition in the spring preceding the school year. InJune of the preceding school year, all band members receive afull rehearsal and performance schedule. Students must becompetent on their instruments and willing to work for themusical and marching skills necessary to maintain the band’s quality. Participationin all football games, competitions, exhibitions, rehearsals, and band camp (midAugust at CRHS North for two weeks, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) are allmandatory. The band meets on alternate days throughout the schoolyear. Graduation credit and a letter grade are awarded for participation. FromSeptember through early November, the band practices after school three daysper week from 3-5:30 PM. Additional practices will be scheduled as needed foroccasional participation in local, national, and international events. Studentsaccepted into the band are expected to meet these commitments. At theconclusion of the football season, the focus shifts to concert music.Director – Mr. Bishop (215-944-1336/Instrumental Music Office)wbishop@crsd.org24

String Orchestra – membership is open (grades 9 – 12) to violin, viola, cello,or double bass players. Students will learn, analyze andperform string orchestra literature from a variety of genres andtime periods. The orchestra program begins in September andoperates throughout the entire school year on alternate days.Graduation credit and a letter grade are awarded for participation. Someafternoon and evening rehearsals are required prior to performances.Director – Mr. Crooke (215-944-1336/Instrumental Music Office)jcrooke@crsd.orgSymphony Orchestra – membership is open (grades 10 – 12) to violin, viola,cello, and double bass players selected with the director’s approval, based on theprevious year’s performance assessment. Students will learn, analyze, andperform sy

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