Extracurriculars

Advisor: Ms. Lai
Location: Room 813
This club engages in team competition against other Rockland County high schools by answering questions based on high school curricula and general knowledge questions, such as, sports, pop culture and trivia. The format is a buzzer lock-out system as used in “College Bowl” or “Jeopardy.” Meetings are held weekly after school from September through May. From December through March, club members will compete against a different school each week. (Best two out of three 20-minute rounds).

Advisor: Ms. Jacobs
Location: Room 208
DECA is a national high school organization that gives business students the opportunity to use classroom knowledge by competing against other students on regional, state, and national levels. This organization also develops leadership qualities and communication skills.

Advisors: Ms. Farish and Ms. Lai
Location: Rooms 706/813 (meetings in the library)
NHS is a selective organization that promotes recognition for students who reflect outstanding accomplishments in the areas of scholarship, leadership, character, and service. Students must apply for admission. Admission is open to academically eligible Juniors and Seniors only who can submit applications in September. Eligible applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 94.500 (weighted) and document sufficient leadership, character and service as part of the application process. Junior applicants are expected to have completed 30 hours of community service during their high school career, prior to applying to NHS. Senior applicants are expected to have completed 40 hours of service prior to applying. After being accepted to NHS, members are required to complete 8 hours of service on a quarterly basis.

Advisor: Mr. Laskow
Location: Room 423
The Current Issues/Discussion Club provides students the opportunity to discuss issues in a non-formal setting. This popular club was founded by students during the 2003-2004 school year. Topics are chosen by the students and discussions are organized by students in a respectful, organized and informal fashion.

Advisor: Ms. Drivas
Location: Room 306
The History Honor Society was established to give recognition to students who excel in history and demonstrate an enthusiasm for the subject. Additionally, the HHS provides opportunities for students to develop and share their understanding of the world in which we live. Students must meet and maintain the academic and citizenship requirements. Membership is open to juniors and seniors only.

Advisor: Mrs. Feygin
Location: Room 601
The Interact Club provides community service opportunities for high school students. Sponsored by Rotary International, Interact participates in projects to serve the local community. Fundraising opportunities allow the club to hold free events which benefit local residents.

Advisor: Ms. Eyer
Location: Library
The Leo Club, sponsored by the Blauvelt Lions Club and Lions Clubs International, is a community service club working with these two organizations to help the blind and visually impaired as well as to volunteer within the local, national, and international community. Leos work on community clean-up and beautification projects, help maintain Blauvelt Lions Park, assist with fundraisers for various charities and less fortunate members of the community, and work and interact with Leos from around the United States and the world.

Advisors: Mr. Muscat
Location: Room 412
In Model U.N. students step into the shoes of ambassadors from U.N. member states to debate current issues on the organization’s vast agenda. Student “delegates” prepare draft resolutions, plot strategy, negotiate with supporters and adversaries, resolve conflicts, and navigate the U.N.’s rules of procedure, all in the interest of mobilizing “international cooperation” to resolve problems that affect almost every country. Every January the club attends a 3-day conference in New York City hosted by Columbia University.

Advisors: Ms. Freeley, Ms. McLoughlin and Mr. Vogel
Location: Room 609
Peer Leadership is a mentorship program in which selected seniors (Peer Leaders) partake in freshman orientation and continue to be a resource throughout the year by making connections and organizing team building activities. Students apply to become a Peer Leader in the spring of their junior year.

Advisor: Mr. Novak
Location: Room 409
The Safe Routes Club seeks to enable students to walk and bike to school by making routes safer and more appealing. The club promotes physical wellbeing for students and the greater community.

Advisors: Ms. McMane
Location: Room 414
Social Justice Club is a service organization open to all members of the TZ community: students, faculty, and staff. We are inspired by the great words of Mahatma Gandhi: “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” We discuss issues of race and gender discrimination, economic inequality, and human rights, as well as harmful cultural and media stereotypes. In addition, we are chapter members of Girls Learn International®, Inc. (GLI) which pairs American schools with partner schools in countries where girls have been traditionally denied access to education. The GLI Program “gives students the opportunity to explore issues affecting girls in relation to global human rights, promotes cross-cultural understanding and communication, and trains students to be leaders and advocates for positive change.” Google Classroom Code: tc6tkui

Advisor: Mr. Hughes
Location: Room 951
The Student Organization (S.O.) is the “voice” of the student body. Every year, each class elects students to form the representative body of the S.O. In the spring, a general election is held for election of S.O. officers and delegates. S.O. acts as the liaison between the school administration and student body in issues dealing with the welfare of student life at TZHS. S.O. is involved in many altruistic programs from collecting toys for Nyack Hospital to food drives for the needy. S.O. truly represents the spirit of TZHS.

Advisor: Mr. Silver
Location: Room 426
TZ United is a joint venture between students, student-athletes and the COVE program at Tappan Zee high school. In an effort to foster a greater sense of community and provide an overall feeling of inclusion amongst all students at Tappan Zee high school, TZ United offers the opportunity for students and athletes to engage with the students in the COVE program in a variety of sports and activities throughout the school year. During the sessions, all students will work on the fundamentals of sports as well as on forming meaningful, personal relationships. Join on Remind: Text @tzunited24 to 81010.

Advisor: Mr. Muscat
Location: Room 412
Youth & Government Club is a dynamic project-oriented club where students participate in a mock N.Y. state government. Using New York State laws, students join legislative committees to research and prepare bills for new laws. They can also be a member of the press, a lobby group, and even a judge within the judicial branch. In March club members attend the 3-day annual N.Y State YAG Conference held in the capitol building in Albany, N.Y. Club members are also active with state and local elected leaders and elections. GC Code: ovxxitd

Advisor: Mr. Lorusso
Location: Room 806
This club will expose students to a wide variety of volunteer work and community service while partnering with the United Way of Rockland. We are sure you will find the perfect “give back” opportunity for you to feel good about helping the less fortunate in our own community.

Advisor: Dr. Wagoner
Location: Room 954
Acafellas is a male a cappella ensemble and Bella Acapella is a female a cappella ensemble. Both ensembles perform throughout the year at schools and community events. Repertoire is centered on 3 & 4 part a cappella music including popular and classic standards of male and female quartet music. The ensembles rehearse weekly, rehearsing together and on alternating Mondays, 3:30-4:00PM, as announced each preceding Monday.

Advisor: Mr. Rossi
Location: Room 956
This club provides opportunities for small string ensembles (quartets, trios, etc.) to explore and perform various chamber music works ranging from Vivaldi to Joplin. In addition to some school performances, groups may also perform at conferences, senior citizen centers, and PTA meetings.

Advisor: Mr. Rossi
Location: Room 956
This small string orchestra is made up of advanced-level students allowing them an opportunity to explore a more advanced repertoire with a special emphasis on Baroque and early classical music literature. The Chamber Orchestra is regularly featured in school concerts throughout the year.

Advisor: Ms. Farish
Location: Room 706
The Drama Club offers students an opportunity to foster creativity in theatre. Students work together on scenes to improve their skills or just to have fun. Meetings are once a month with presentations in December and May.

Advisor: Dr. Wagoner
Location: Room 954
The purpose of the Handbell Choir is to teach students how to play handbells and to prepare pieces for Music Department concerts. This Handbell Choir is open to all students, but some knowledge of music reading is helpful. Students perform once at the Thanksgiving Concert in November and once at the Spring Concert in May. Meets Mondays, 3:00-3:30PM.

Advisor: Mr. Hughes
Location: Room 951
The Jazz Ensemble was formed to promote the performance of jazz and blues music through rehearsals, performances, and analysis of jazz music. The Jazz Ensemble rehearses one evening each week and performs at school concerts as well as special occasions and off-campus programs.

Advisor: Mr. Hughes
Location: Room 951
This performing group plays popular music from the 1960’s through today, as well as school cheers and fanfares. The group usually rehearses once each week and plays at all home football games and pep rallies during the year.

Advisor: Dr. Wagoner
Location: Room 954
The Tri-M Music Honor Society is the international music honor society for high school students. It is designed to recognize students for their academic and musical achievements, reward them for their accomplishments and service activities and inspire others to excel at music and leadership. To be considered for membership, a student must demonstrate music participation, academic achievement, leadership, service and character. Students interested in joining should 1) be a member of a musical ensemble during their year of their membership, 2) maintain an A average in their music classes and a B average in their other subjects, and 3) submit an application for membership in January, accruing the required community service hours. New members are inducted as the end of the spring semester. Club meetings are held on Mondays – 4:00-4:30PM: Officers meet the 1st Monday of the month; full membership meeting the 3rd Monday of the month.

Advisor: Ms. Hayes
Location: C-3
The French Club is open to all students who are interested in French and Francophone culture. Activities include scavenger hunts, an ice cream party, making Mardi Gras masks, bingo, celebrating traditional holidays, watching French films, and listening to French music. We welcome new members and their ideas!

Advisor: Ms. Hayes
Location: Room C-3
The Société Honoraire de Français, sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French, recognizes high achievement of junior and senior French language students. Its aim is to stimulate interest in the study of French, promote and reward high standards of scholarship, and create enthusiasm for and an understanding of Francophone culture and civilization. Students must meet and maintain academic and citizenship requirements.

Advisors: Ms. Bruno/Ms. Conway
Location: Room C-4/C-1
The Italian Club is open to all students interested in Italian culture, language, food, music, etc. Members will be able to participate in varied activities, including after school cooking, meetings, Italian movie afternoons, Italian holiday celebrations, and field trips, as well as attend cultural events in the community.

Advisors: Ms. Bruno/Ms. Conway
Location: Rooms C-4/C-1
The Italian Honor Society is a national organization whose goals are to recognize students who have achieved excellence in the study of Italian, as well as to promote a greater understanding and appreciation of Italian culture and civilization. Students must be present at the Induction Ceremony each year and they must continue to meet the established academic and service requirements to maintain membership. Italian Honor Society students tutor, as well as participate in many community service activities.

Advisor: Ms. Stranges
Location: Library
The Japanese Culture Club will give students the opportunity to learn more about the culture of Japan. Members can participate in a number of activities including learning the Japanese language, investigating the history of the country, and other cultural experiences unique to Japan. Some activities might include cooking/preparing Japanese food, learning origami, conducting a tea ceremony and celebrating Japanese holidays.

Advisor: Mr. Hughes
Location: Room 951
The objective of the Korean club is to bring students together to gain an understanding and appreciation for Korean culture. We experience this through learning about Korean language, games, music, dance, and crafts. Also, through watching Korean historical dramas and movies as well as learning about Korean holidays and Korean food which is a centerpiece of the culture.
All are welcome!

Advisor: Mrs. Rivera/Mrs Cursio
Location: Rooms 701H/701K
The Multicultural Club is an organization that celebrates the various cultures, ethnicities, religions, and nationalities present in our community. Meetings and club activities (such as the annual International Show) provide students with opportunities to share their own heritage and to experience the traditions of others. The club focuses on the worth and uniqueness of all cultures, helping to prevent cultural discrimination or misunderstanding in our school and community. The club provides students with a vehicle to make their own culture, and that of others, visible in the school, enriching our community’s understanding of the depth and richness of its own diversity.

Advisors: Ms. Walsh/Ms. Ritz
Location: Room C-7
The Spanish Club offers students the opportunity to interact with each other while enjoying a variety of fun activities. The club is open to all students interested in Hispanic culture. Activities include: cooking authentic dishes, arts and crafts activities, celebrating Latino holidays, eating at local Hispanic restaurants, and making/breaking piñantas. We welcome new members and their ideas! Students need not be taking Spanish in order to join.

Advisors: Ms. Walsh/Ms. Ritz
Location: Rooms C-7/C-6
The Spanish Honor Society is a national organization whose goals are to recognize students who have achieved excellence in the study of Spanish, as well as to promote a greater understanding and appreciation of Spanish culture and civilization. Students must apply for membership, must meet and maintain the academic and citizenship requirements, and must be present at the Induction Ceremony each year. Spanish Honor Society members are required to tutor in Spanish and a variety of subjects during teachers’ office hours and in the Learning Center. Members are also required to perform school and/or community related service and attend monthly meetings.