Clubs

Academic Decathlon – Bonnie Baumert

Randolph High School is a school of long standing with the New Jersey Academic Decathlon, which is a member of the United States Academic Decathlon.  The USAD is a national organization overseeing academic competitions among high schools in all fifty states.  Its purpose is to promote learning and academic excellence through teamwork among students of all achievement levels.  The team is made up of 18 members.

Freshman Class Advisor – TBA

This group meets to organize and plan events relevant to the Freshman class. It is involved in fund raising, planning for Spirit Week, the Junior Prom, the Senior Prom, and any other activities that members feel are of interest to the class.

Meetings take place twice a month if necessary. Meetings begin at 2:10 and end at approximately 3:00. The time commitment varies. Officers of the Freshman Class include president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer.

Sophomore Class Advisor – Jon Zlock 

This group meets to organize and plan events relevant to the Sophomore class. It is involved in fund raising, planning for Spirit Week, the Junior Prom, the Senior Prom, and any other activities that members feel are of interest to the class.

Meetings take place twice a month if necessary. Meetings begin at 2:10 and end at approximately 3:00. The time commitment varies. Officers of the Sophomore Class include president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer.

Junior Class Advisor – Beth Madden

Proms, fundraisers, and SAT's fill a busy year.

This group meets to organize and plan events relevant to the Junior class. It is involved in fund raising, planning for Spirit Week, the Junior Prom, the Senior Prom, and any other activities that members feel are of interest to the class.

Meetings take place twice a month if necessary. Meetings begin at 2:10 and end at approximately 3:00. The time commitment varies - the month's preceding the prom call for much more time to be spent by members on various committees. Officers of the Junior Class include president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer.

Senior Class Advisor – Glenn Douglass

We save the best for last!

This group promotes, directs and organizes class projects such as the fund raiser campaign, Pep Rally, Spirit Day themes, dances, class trip, etc. Key projects include the semi-formal dance, the Prom, fundraisers and the senior class trip.

Members display initiative, ambition, leadership skills and enthusiasm. They enjoy planning the senior events, and class office is appealing on a resume! Officers (elected by class members) include president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer.

Meetings take place twice a month if necessary from 2:10 until approximately 3:00.

Drama Club – Heather Nash

Drama Club helps out with the Fall Play and the Spring Musical. The Drama Club attends Broadway shows in NYC such as Mary Poppins and Tarzan. Most of the members are involved in the two productions. Students have the opportunity to use their acting and singing talents while enjoying their time with friends. Come be dramatic and join the Drama Club!!!

Forensics – Eileen Waite

Forensics gives Randolph High School students the opportunity to compete with other students from other schools in public speaking tournaments. Members learn the skills needed to become effective communicators. In addition, they become recognized in the National Forensic League, a national honor society.

2007-2008 activities included travel to Saturday competitions at schools throughout New Jersey as well as the Harvard National Tournament in Massachusetts during mid-winter break. Recent accomplishments include four qualifiers for National Finals to be held in Charlotte, North Carolina, including the district champion in Duo Interpretation.

Members of the Forensic team develop poise, presence, self-esteem, self-confidence and above, all, superior public speaking skills. They display an interest in pubic speaking, debating and acting. Members develop a sense of camaraderie and establish long-lasting relationships with people throughout the state and country while preparing for the challenges of college.

Meetings take place from October through March. There are regular workshops and meetings as well as individual practices.

FBLA – Martel Roberts

FBLA promotes understanding of and leadership skills in business practices and procedures. Members travel to competitions at the regional, state, and national levels. Additional activities include fundraising and charity work. Accomplishments include impressive winnings at competitions, creating scholarships for members, feeding the needy at Thanksgiving, and financial support for the March of Dimes. Personal growth is one of the most appealing aspects of membership in FBLA.

Meetings take place monthly in the evening from 7-9 p.m. for the entire FBLA group. Dues, which include those for the national, state, and local level, are $12.00 yearly. This group meets the entire school year. Officers include president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, parliamentarian, historian, fundraising chairman, and reporter.

Key Club – Jerry McGrath

The Key club is a service oriented club, the largest club in Randolph High School.  Students devote their time to a variety of causes, all of which help other less fortunate.  The club raises money for charities.  Examples of community services are helping the elderly, tutoring and mentoring elementary students, soup kitchens, hospitals and similar activities. 

Literary Magazine - Kelly Kays

Calling all authors! Members gain insight on publishing.

Members publish a beautiful yearly magazine, Writings on the Wall, to be shared with the students, the community and to exchange with other high schools across the nation. Writings On the Wall recognizes the literary and artistic talents of Randolph High School students. Members of the literary magazine staff enjoy the evaluation and peer editing processes involved in writing pursuits. Staff members prepare the layouts, designs, and photo ready copies. A professional printer produces the final copies of the magazine.

Members of the group cooperatively select written and artistic pieces to be published and give feedback to students- who submit their work for possible publication.

The staff includes approximately 35 students from all four classes. Regular meetings take place on Tuesdays each week after school and often on one other day a week as the production deadline in late April nears. Leaders usually contribute three to four hours per week. Leadership positions available include editor-in-chief, poetry editor, prose editor, layout and design editor, art editor, and literary board member.

Membership requirements include an interest in writing and art and a willingness to attend at least fifty percent of the meetings. Members include writers, artists and others who appreciate writing and art. Members' work often appears in the magazine though that is not a requirement for participation as a staff member.

  National Honor Society – Ruth Rupprecht

Scholarship, leadership, character, service are NHS hallmarks.

Members of the National Honor Society are recognized for their high degree of scholarship, character, leadership and service. Currently the members must be either a junior or senior; must be enrolled in the high school for six months prior to consideration; must maintain a 3.5 unweighted G.P.A.; must have demonstrated, in the judgment of the faculty, good character throughout their school career; and must give evidence of leadership and of service to the school and community. A faculty council selects students each fall based on the attributes listed above. NHS members, among other projects, provide service to the middle and high school by tutoring. Meetings are held as needed and elections for the positions of president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer occur in June. Approximately 150 juniors and seniors comprise the membership.

Newspaper – Jon Zlock

Ram-Page will mark its 50th anniversary in December 2011. It's been a vital part of Randolph tradition since the school's founding. Our school newspaper is published six times per year. Its goals are to keep the student body informed about events in the school and community and to offer a forum for student commentary or analysis. In doing so, we provide staff members with a wide range of skills, involving writing, art, editing, typesetting, business, digital photography and desktop publishing.

Many studies have proven that those involved in high school journalism perform significantly better in college than those without such experience. Former Ram-Page members have often gone on to professional media positions today.

 Working on Ram-Page forms strong friendships as students pool their talents and problem-solving skills to create Morris County's best school newspaper. Meeting times vary, and are announced through a monthly printed schedule and the daily bulletin. Time commitment ranges from perhaps an hour per week to twenty hours per week during production. Many of our members contribute articles or photographs while remaining active with other school and community organizations.

Physics/Engineering

The purpose of this club is for students to become engaged in physics and engineering activities beyond the classroom. It has typically included individual projects, group projects, career exploration and various competitions. All activities are driven by student interest. The "meetings" are informal and held on an as-needed basis.  

Renaissance – Martel Roberts and Lisa Holloway

The goal of the Renaissance Club is to respect, recognize, reward and reinforce student accomplishments at RHS. Plans include quarterly celebrations and a color coded card program to honor all academic successes including not only the honor roll students but also those who have significantly raised their GPA from one marking period to the next. Monthly student and teacher recognition programs are planned as well as recognizing athletic teams with the highest combined GPA. These are only a few of the items on our agenda.

The Renaissance Club welcomes any student with ideas on how to respect, recognize, reward and reinforce student and staff accomplishments.

 Senior Mentoring – Jim Moen

The Senior Mentor Program is designed to assist the incoming freshman class during the often difficult transition from middle school to high school.  Activities include visits to the middle school; summertime ropes course, freshman orientation, various freshmen assemblies throughout the year and assistance during parent teacher night.  Senior Mentors are also asked to assist throughout the year in other capacities. 

Student Council Advisor – Karen Rodino 

Student Council coordinates the interests of the four class governments; represents the interests of the student body; promotes the general welfare of the school and carries on service functions for the benefit of the school and its students.

Technology Student Association – Lee Horan

The mission of the Technology Student Association is to prepare our members for the challenges of a dynamic world by promoting technological literacy, leadership, and problem solving, resulting in personal growth and opportunities. In order to help our members achieve that goal, TSA offers recognition in both technology and leadership arenas.  We believe that by participating in a carefully designed competition, a student becomes a "winner".

Video Club – Rob Finning

Video Club is an organization for those students interested in video production. The club produces a video yearbook and hosts the annual Randolph Film Festival to recognize the accomplishments and creativity of students enrolled in the mass media program.

Yearbook – Elaine Pulwer

The yearbook staff is a year long organization developed to plan, design and create a high school yearbook which represents the uniqueness of the school and class.  It requires a great deal of time in and out of school to take photographs, interview, work on layout and edit pages, especially at deadline time.  The activity is open to students of all grades. 

Art National Honor Society – Angela Sergonis

NAHS is an organization for students in the 10^th, 11^th and 12^th grades, whose goal is to inspire and recognize those who have shown an outstanding ability in art.  This chapter was formed in 1989 by Robert E. Maitner who was very instrumental in articulating the need to recognize and honor the high standards and accomplishments of students in the Art program.  Membership is based upon art scholarship, service and character.  Throughout the year, activities include teaching art enrichment programs, painting murals, as well as other community service projects.

Asian Club

The Asian Club is an inclusive organization dedicated to providing all students with access to Asian events, activities, and organizations.  The club has approximately 30 members including 4 officers.  The Asian Club is a member of the Asian Alliance, a network of high school Asian Clubs and organizations in Morris County.  Members attend monthly meetings and plan trips and events.  Recent activities included a joint trip with the Italian Club to New York City to visit Ground Zero and Chinatown/Little Italy.

Cancer Awareness – Suzie Zurick

The Cancer Awareness Club's objective is to promote awareness and student involvement in cancer/health issues.  This is accomplished by participation in community and school events, raising monies for health related charities (Cancer, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, etc...) and promoting volunteerism.  Recent activities include Volley for Life,

Bagel Sales, Button & Bracelet Sales, collecting magazines for St. Clare's Cancer Center

Relay for Life.

The monies earned have been donated to St. Clare's & Morristown Hospitals' Cancer Centers.  The money is managed by the social workers to pay for emergency needs of chemotherapy patients such as a taxi ride home following a treatment, babysitting for needy mothers receiving chemo, a meal sent home with a patient, etc.

Chef Club (FCCLA) – Laurie Satmaria

The Chef’s Club provides time for creative cooking in the area of food preparation.  The purpose is to increase artistic expression, acquire new skills, enjoy leisure activities and promote career interests.  Activities include large and small group cooking projects with the students giving input on the types of foods they would like to prepare.

Meetings take place on Wednesdays, two or three times a month from 2:10-3:00.  Members pay $5.00 for dues to help defray the cost of foods.  Students enjoy being a member of this club because they get to sample what is made and sometimes have the opportunity to take home some of the foods they prepared to share with family members.

Peace Club

Peace Club has focused on promoting awareness of current events, such as the genocide in Darfur, and also to help encourage anti-bullying, peace, and understanding within our school. Since its conception, Peace Club has been focused on promoting peace and discouraging violence in the world and in our own community. We plan to look at local, national, and global issues and help stimulate awareness of these issues to Randolph High School.

We have, and plan to continue, donating to charities including the Red Cross and other relief efforts. Our club has sold shirts and magnets and plans to sell wristbands in order to obtain this charitable money. Other ideas include a softball game, a coffee house, and an outdoor tie-dying activity. One of our goals is to have a speaker to talk to the students in order to help inform and allow them to consider issues outside of our local town.

Computer Club – Mike Cascione 

Computer club is a haven for computer enthusiasts where students pursue computer related interests such as helping each other learn and practice writing programs of interest.  Club members participate in the American Computer Science League (competition among schools across the country), when members have an interest in this activity.

Eyes on the Prize

We broaden our students’ horizons.

The purpose of the Eyes-on-the-Prize Club is to provide opportunities for students to share educational and social experiences that promote the development of individuals from minority cultures in the school environment.  The club is open to all students who seek companionship and enlightenment in an organization with a diverse membership, unified focus, and an action-oriented agenda.  Key projects and activities recently included a visit to BET studios in New York City for a taping of 103 and Park; an annual visit to the Apollo theater for a live performance of Amateur Night; an annual Valentine Heart-gram fundraiser; and a visit with Puerto Rican artist, James de la Vega, in his East Harlem Studio.

Meetings are about one hour after school throughout the year.  Leadership positions are president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and committee chairperson. 

French Honor Society – Bonnie Baumert 

French Honor Society is a national honors program that recognizes academic excellence in French students throughout the country.  Members of this society participate in activities to promote the French language and francophone cultures.  The society is also active in non-profit community services.

Science Club – Ruth Forrest

The science club provides an opportunity for investigation in all disciplines of science including animal behavior, anatomy and physiology, plant science, chemistry, physics, and ecology.  We design and conduct our own laboratory activities after school, watch movies, and bring in guest speakers who work in scientific or medical fields. Off campus trips have included trips to Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, The Human Body Exhibit in New York City, and the Camden Aquarium.  We focus on investigating areas of special interest in more detail than is possible in regular classes, and doing so in a cooperative, non-competitive atmosphere.

Interact Club – Sumit Minhas

Interact is a Rotary-sponsored service club for young people ages 14-18. The program gives young people an opportunity to participate in fun, meaningful service projects while developing leadership skills and meeting new friends.

Through service activities, Integrators learn the importance of:
...Developing leadership skills and personal integrity
...Demonstrating helpfulness and respect for others
...Advancing international understanding and goodwill.

Investment Club – Lisa Holloway

The Investment Club was established to create excitement about financial markets and stock market investing. Students will gain experience by actively managing a portfolio in a Stock Market game against other high school students throughout the country. Students will be exposed to various guest speakers from the financial community. The club normally takes field trips to New York City (financial capital of the world) to visit Wall Street and other financial institutions.

Irish Club – Jerry McGrath

The Irish Club is dedicated to promoting and enhancing an understanding of Irish Culture.  The club raises money for various charities and devotes time to helping others.  This Club is one of the largest in Randolph High School.    Of course, students need not be Irish to join, just have a sense of humor and like to sing

Math League – Carol Altamura

In Math League, it all adds up!

There are two Math Leagues. Ten students are selected to go to Iron Hills Math League competitions. These are run three times a year. The New Jersey Math League competitions are given six times a year and are open to any student currently taking an honors level math course.

Math League meeting times vary. This activity takes place the entire school year. Members display an interest in solving challenging math problems. Special permission must be given to students who are not enrolled in honors-level math classes.

Mi Gente Latina– Stephanie Gregory

Mi Gente Latina has brought together the Latino/a students at Randolph High School for the goal of celebrating and sharing their rich cultural heritage with the school and the Randolph Township community.  Membership in the club is extended to all students regardless of racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds and has provided a place where every student can feel at home and part of a caring family.  This family strives to create a positive environment in which Latino/a students can speak freely about issues that concern them and provides assistance and encouragement in their academic and social lives.  It also seeks to empower, validate and include Latino/a students within the greater student body while sharing their valuable cultural heritage to promote understanding and acceptance.

Mock Trial – Jim Moen

The Mock Trial Program is an organization that is sponsored by the New Jersey State Bar Foundation. High school teams throughout the state of New Jersey compete in realistic trial settings that take place at County Courthouses throughout the state.  Competitive trials are heard before Superior Court Judges and Certified Trial Attorneys.  The program includes preparation in areas of courtroom practices and procedures, the mastery of areas of Trial practices including preparation and delivery of opening statements, direct testimony and cross-examination.  This club operates year round and is open to all students

Model UN – Jim Moen

The Model United Nations is a club that explores the international community.   Students prepare for and participate in Model United Nations programs throughout the year and throughout the state.  Additionally students engage in various programs that are intended to raise awareness of international events.

Photography Club – Jim King

The purpose of the photo club is to give students an opportunity to expand their knowledge in all areas of digital as well as traditional B&W photography. Club members will learn how to use a digital as well as adjustable 35 mm camera, develop black and white film, make a contact sheet, enlarge negatives in the darkroom, and print presentation. Activities include a photo contest, learning new photographic techniques, exhibiting photographs, and various fund raising activities.

As a club member you are permitted to work in the darkroom (room D104) on Wednesday and Thursday after school. Members are expected to attend meetings and participate in club-sponsored activities.

Leadership positions include president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and Webmaster.

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