Saint Anthony's High School Franciscan Brothers Clubs And

Saint Anthony’s High School Franciscan Brothers

Clubs and Activities Guide Academic Team Altar Servers Altar Servers provide an im- If you love trivia compe- portant service to the school titions, then Quiz Bowl community by serving Mass, the center of our Catholic is the activity to join. Se- lives. lect students prepare for Masses are celebrated each months in order to com- day in the Chapel for Fac- pete in local academ- Aerospace and Aviation Club ulty and Students: Monday, ic competitions on Long The Aerospace and Aviation Club Wednesday and Friday at Island (often televised!), has blasted off into another school 7:50 and at 2:45 on Tuesday year. Students participate in build- with questions covering ing rockets and traveling to com- and Thursday. In addition, everything from math to petitions to launch their new de- Altar Servers assist at spe- literature to signs. cial school-wide Masses and The Aerospace and Aviation Club American history. other special Masses during is always keeping its student mem- the year. bers on the edges of their seats. Whether it’s from lectures from Jones Beach Airshow daredevil stunt pilot, David Windmiller, a tour of one of New York’s busiest air traffic control towers, or from building TARC and NASA rockets, students are having fun while learning. Anthonian The Anthonian is the year- book of Saint Anthony’s. This is a year-round extracurricu- lar activity, spearheaded by the advisor, Dr. Christina Buehler, and several student editors. The club offers fun opportu- American Red Cross Club nities to promote the school Art Club The St. Anthony’s American and potential leadership po- Art Club is where there is Red Cross Club provides op- sitions for those students who always a seasonal art project portunities to make a mean- wish to become editors. The available or where individu- ingful impact by addressing Anthonian welcomes students als can practice or gain new our community’s greatest who are interested in writing, skills depending on their needs. It empowers students typing, photography, and any- artistic interests. Art Club with knowledge and life-sav- one who wishes to help in the is available to all students ing skills to help prepare the publication of a lasting piece interested in art. It is also school and community to available time for any art respond to emergencies. The of Saint Anthony’s history. lines of service the club par- student in any studio, draw- ticipates in are Disaster Ser- ing and painting, or port- vices, Safety Services, Service folio class to get extra help to the Armed Forces, and or extra time on their class International Services. projects. The Book Club Chess and Rubiks Club The Book Club was creat- Students who join Chess ed for students who love Club are not required to to read. Students wish- have prior knowledge ing to participate in the of the game, as there club choose a novel and are always experienced meet to discuss the liter- students to teach them. ary work in a friendly and C.A.R.E. Once students have open atmosphere. C.A.R.E. (Caring Adolescents learned the basics, they The Book Club meets Reaching the Elderly) is a ser- play against students of once a month and all stu- vice organization in which club a similar skill set and dents are welcome to par- members visit with residents of Our Lady of Consolation Nurs- continue to develop new ticipate. ing Home in West Islip. Through- techniques each week. out the school year, seasonally themed parties provide CARE members and residents with the opportunity to participate in activities like “Name That Tune”, BINGO, and other party games. Most importantly, there is great conversation shared across gen- erations during the visits. Creative Writing Club Many students enjoy expressing themselves through original writing. Whether that writing takes the shape of poet- ry, prose, or short stories, Comic & Cartooning Club students’ creativity in en- DIY Club Comic & Cartooning couraged in this club, and Our club meets together Club is open to all stu- once the pieces are com- with the goal of work- dents who want to learn to pleted, the authors are in- ing on creative, inspir- vited to share their work make their own webcom- ing, and fun art projects with other members. ics, comic books, com- and gifts for your home, ic strips, and/or original family, & friends! Small characters. Learn all about supply fee may apply. plotting, scripting, page and panel layouts, draw- ing, inking, and more! No previous experience with comics? No problem -- all are welcome! Drone Club Environmental Club This club will introduce, Understanding the need instruct, and develop par- to save our planet, stu- ticipants into responsible dents work on projects and educated drone pilots. throughout the year with We will explore the various a focus on sustainability aspects of drone piloting and environmental stew- including equipment, safe- English Honor Society ardship. The activities ty, building, piloting skills, Pax et Bonum is our school’s chapter include gardening, recy- site/field evaluation, con- of the National English Honors So- cling, sustainable energy, tent editing, and explore ciety dedicated to praise, promote, and practice the English Language and experiencing nature. industry entrepreneurial/ Arts throughout our community. professional opportunities Students at the end of their Sopho- more year who receive a total aver- after graduation. age of 90 or above in their English course are nominated at the beginning of their Junior year. Prospec- tive members undergo an intense induction process that evaluates their commitment to our mission. Once initiated, students have the opportunity to attend related field trips, con- tests, and events. In addition, some esteemed members will have the ability to issue research-backed pro- posals about amending the English curriculum. Equity Team The Equity Team is dedicated to promote and sustain a cul- turally inclusive environment at St. Anthony’s High School under the tenets of Francis- canism. Operating under the principle of recognizing the dignity, value, and worth of Fall Musical Concert the human person, we seek to Equestrian Club Theatre Program raise awareness on all forms Each year, the St. Anthony’s Equestrian Club is open of oppression and discrimina- High School Theatre Company to all boys and girls in tion based on race, sex, sexu- produces a Fall Musical Con- both the Fall and the al orientation, or religion that cert. This production focuses Spring Seasons. The club are affecting our fellow stu- on the music involved in the se- dents, faculty, and staff. lected show and features mini- is set up into semi-pri- mal choreography and staging. vate lessons. We offer It auditions in the first weeks of three levels: beginner, September and is performed in mid November. The show pro- intermediate, and ad- vides an opportunity for stu- vanced. At the end of the dents to perform numbers from Spring Season, those in musicals that would not typically be selected for a spring musi- the advanced group may cal and focus primarily on vocal participate in a Show. talents. Fall Play Foreign Language Honor Society Theatre Program The Foreign Language Nation- Each year, the St. Antho- al Honor Society is open to all ny’s High School Theatre Juniors and exceptional Sopho- Company produces a Fall mores who qualify. In order to qualify, students must have an Play. This production is average of 90% or above in two typically a non-musical and a half years of either Span- drama or comedy show Fishing Club ish or French at Saint Antho- that auditions in the first ny’s. Their responsibilities are weeks of September and is Fishing Club is a new ad- carried out during their Senior performed in mid Novem- dition to the club roster Year. They tutor other students ber. The show provides an at Saint Anthony’s and al- in their specific language. At the opportunity for students to ready has a dedicated fol- time induction in early Spring, showcase their acting tal- lowing. Trips depart from inductees receive a certificate and are registered nationally. ents. Port Jefferson, Captree, and Blue Point, and students and faculty members spend their day on the wa- ter enjoying the beauty of the Long Island Coast and hopefully catching some fish for dinner! Friar Faithful Members of Friar Faithful are devoted to the mission of Franciscan education and are always looking to spread the “good news” of Saint Anthony’s High School. Friar Faithful Friar Media members are dedicated to Go behind the scenes and get Franciscan Youth Ministry the school they love; they hands-on experience working Franciscan Youth Ministry promote and show kind- with digital photography and vid- (FYM) is the student arm of eo! Go behind the camera and ness to others and contin- learn to cover live events with our Franciscan Mission. We ually seek opportunities are teens alive in the spir- both still and moving photography, and learn the best way to it of St. Francis putting our to serve. edit your work with post-produc- Franciscan values into prac- tion professional editing software. tice and inviting other teens Have your work published online to join us. We bond in com- and in print, build up a portfolio, munity through our projects and meet other ambitious digital serving the poor, elderly , en- media enthusiasts like yourself! vironmental and peace mak- No previous experience required, ing activities. We strive to be but reliability and a strong work living instruments of peace. ethic a “must.” Friar Scoreboard Future Medical Professionals The Friar Scoreboard is well-loved publication that has entertained readers for many decades. The Scoreboard covers both Saint Anthony’s athlet- ics and occasionally pro- Future Business Leaders Initiative fessional sports teams as The Future Business Leaders well. Student reporters Initiative is designed to edu- cover all the action on the cate and inform students of field, on the court, and in the many facets of the busi- the pool for eager Friar ness world. Students will be readers. given an education in Finan- cial Literacy from industry experts as well as given the FRIAR opportunity to meet top exec- utives from throughout the fi- nancial services sector that are either Saint Anthony’s alumni or parents of current or for- mer students. History & Government Club This is a club (not like class) for students who are interested in current events, politics, and history. They discuss and debate important issues of the day. Students can par- History Honor Society ticipate in the lively discus- Membership in the Social Studies Honor Society-Rho Kappa is an Future Teachers of America sions, or just sit, listen, and honor bestowed on students for This club is intended for absorb the opposing points their accomplishments in the field students who are thinking of view. The club also has fun of social studies and their overall about becoming educators. with history trivia and team academic achievement. competitions. Students discuss tools and To be eligible for admission, stu- techniques used by teach- dents must possess an overall av- ers, and also ask questions erage of 90% in at least two years of sequential Social Studies. Ap- about daily responsibilities. plicants must also have faculty Members team up with recommendation and be able to St. Hugh of Lincoln to of- show participation in activities that demonstrate civic engage- fer school supplies for the ment in the school or community. needy, reading to children, Upon induction, students will be and occasional tutoring. expected to serve as peer tutors in the social studies courses. Improv Troupe Italian American Club This club seeks to celebrate and pro- St. Anthony’s Improv mote Italian and Italian-American Troupe is an improvisa- cultures. Throughout the year, stu- tion and sketch comedy dents have the opportunity to inter- act with Italian-American and non group that puts on (2) Italian-American students while showcases throughout experiencing elements of Italian in- the school year. Students fluence such as sports, food, art, and are chosen through an music. The club’s most prominent Irish Step Dancing events include the Cannoli Stuffing audition process. The Members of all ex- Day, St. Joseph’s Day and our annual showcases are modeled Bocce Ball Tournament .The mem- perience levels meet bers of the Italian Club share an after the popular TV appreciation for all languages and show, “Whose Line Is It to share their love of cultures, and therefore, welcome all Anyway?” Irish Step dance. A Saint Anthony’s students to attend performance of their any of its events. choreographed rou- tines during the Friar Celtic celebration each spring enables members to showcase their talents and skills. Math Honor Society The purpose of the Math Honor Society is to formally recognize talented mathematics students by membership in the National honor society, Mu Alpha Theta, and to create a mathematics community within Saint Anthony’s High School through tutoring, meetings, and special interest speakers. Mu Alpha Theta is the National High School and Two-Year College Mathematics Honor Society with 99,000 student members as of June 2013 in more than 2000 schools. As a national organization, it is dedicated to inspiring keen interest in mathematics, developing strong scholarship in the subject, and promoting the enjoyment of mathematics in high school and beyond. Math Club Mock Trial Club To be eligible for the honor society, a The Mock Trial team com- This club is for students student must have a cumulative average with a strong interest in the of 90% or better in Math and be enrolled petes with many public and in Pre-Calculus or higher in the year of private schools on L.I. in a problems, formulas and enrollment. Students are required to attend at least three meetings per year and yearly state-wide competi- solutions in mathematics. volunteer to tutor mathematics at least once a cycle. tion. The club helps students The club meets weekly to develop skills in reading, prepare students for the writing, and public speaking. American Mathematics Attorneys volunteer their Competition (AMC) and time to help our students de- the American Invitational velop appropriate direct and Mathematics Examination cross examination questions. (AIME). Competitions take place in the high schools and in the Central Islip Courts. NASCAR Club One Love The National Associa- Love is the most import- tion for Stock Car Auto ant thing in our lives, yet Racing is an American we are taught very little auto racing sanctioning and operating compa- about it. One Love is on ny that is best known a mission to change that. for stock car racing We educate young peo- National Honor Society ple about healthy and un- Members meet to dis- The Brother Robert Gabriel / Alver- healthy relationships, em- cuss events and races nian Chapter of the National Hon- powering them to identify related to auto-racing, or Society is composed of Juniors and Seniors at Saint Anthony’s High and avoid abuse and learn particularly within the how to love better. NASCAR Cup Series. School. Sophomores may apply for membership in the Spring Semes- ter and are inducted into the society in early May. Students must have a minimum cumulative average of 89.50% to apply and, as a member, must maintain that average. Appli- cants must complete a minimum of ten hours of service during the months prior to the application process; members must complete a minimum of fifty hours of service each year. Ping Pong Club Students in the Ping Pong Club meet to play table tennis, the sport they love. The Club meets weekly in the Student Center. All students are welcome to participate.

Origami Club Paduan Our Origami Club teaches you The Paduan is the school to think outside the box, meet newspaper. Students can challenges head-on, and pos- participate as writers, pho- sibly make new friends from tographers, editors, layout around the world. Our club is taught by an SAHS student designers and reporters. who has experience doing Origami. Students will learn The Paduan covers all of folding techniques not just on the top stories happening paper but on other mediums everyday at Saint Antho- as well. Students are not re- ny’s. quired to attend every week, but you can come and go as If you have interest in join- your free time allows! ing, new members are always welcome! Pit Orchestra Respect Life Ministry The St. Anthony’s High Respect Life Ministry is a club School Pit Orchestra is a dedicated to promoting the sanc- tity of life at all stages. Focus- group of instrumentalists ing on the dignity of the human who perform for both the person who is made in the image Fall Musical Concert and and likeness of God, Respect Life the Spring Musical. This Ministry allows students to come group rehearses from Sep- to a greater knowledge of their tember through May and Religion & Philosophy Club worth and value and help spread is the primary musical ac- Plato, Aristotle, Nietzsche, that message to others. In this Sartre….some of the great- club, students participate in vari- companist to any and all ous activities in order to promote St. Anthony’s High School est philosophers in histo- life such as attending the March Theatre Company perfor- ry had much to share with for Life in Washington D.C. and mances. their followers. volunteering for the Sisters of Life.

Students who join Philos- ophy Club love discussing, analyzing, and dissecting some of the greatest think- ers of all time. SADD Students Against Destructive De- cisions is an inclusive organization that welcomes all students seeking support for healthy and safe development.

This club is geared toward all grade levels and encourages students to help one another to make Robotics Club positive decisions on a daily ba- SALT St. Anthony’s Robotics Club sis-- decisions that hopefully will Would you like to help a few offers students the opportunity carry them throughout life. SADD incoming Freshmen during to learn to think like engineers promotes the understanding of their transition into our school in preparation to compete in the risks that teenagers face today community? If you can make FIRST Tech Challenge, an in- and the importance of reinforcing yourself available over the sum- ternational robotics competi- positive and protective behaviors. mer to reach out to the newest tion. members of our Friar Family, Students in the club design, the Saint Anthony’s Leadership build, and code robots to Team might be for you. Please compete in an alliance format plan to attend one of the two against other teams. Robots are scheduled informational meet- built from scratch, powered by ings, which can be found on Android technology, and can the school calendar usually in be coded using a variety of lev- February, prior to submitting els of Java-based programming. the required application. Science Fiction Appreciation Science Olympiad For students who share a Science Olympiad, one of love of all things SciFi & the largest K-12 STEM or- ganizations in the United Fantasy-movies, Classic States. TV, books, and games. Students have the op- Students compete at several portunity to participate events throughout the year Science Honor Society in club trips, such as spanning topics such as bi- Students that demon- our annual trip to NYC ology, chemistry, engineer- strate outstanding sci- ing, anatomy, and foren- Comic Con, and great entific scholarship and sics. We have competed at holiday parties, too. involvement in STEM Princeton, MIT, Carnegie activities are welcome to Mellon, and several other become members of the universities. Science National Hon- or Society. Science NHS hosts various events and speakers throughout the year. Ski Club The Ski Club at Saint Anthony’s is open to all students. Although the Ski Club started years ago strictly for skiing, a number of students that go on the trips have now taken up snowboarding!

Each year, the ski club goes on Show Choir two trips scheduled on the calen- The Show Choir is an ex- dar. This year the club is going to Soup Kitchen Service Club tra-curricular activity at Saint Hunter Mountain in December Soup Kitchen Service Program and Windham Mountain in Janu- works with St. Anne’s RC Church Anthony’s. The Choir meets in ary. Registration for each of these the evenings after sports and in Brentwood to provide hot trips is announced in school during meals to those in need on week- other clubs in order to allow the weeks leading up to the trips. ends during the school year and Forms are available in the General for membership in the select over the summer. Currently ensemble. The group is made Office from the Office of Student Activities. during the pandemic, we are up of Freshmen, Sophomores, working with a skeleton crew of Juniors, and Seniors. 10 students on the weekends by packing dry goods/pantry items In the past two years, the Choir in lieu of serving hot meals. Stu- has traveled to Disney World dents earn community service in Florida and also to the Baha- certificates for their time vol- mas on a cruise. Each compe- unteering. The program is also working with Campus Ministry tition trip yielded Gold for the to have students donate food for ensemble. Auditions are held at service hours that we deliver to the beginning of the year. the Soup Kitchen for distribution. Special Needs Ministry SA Supers Special Needs Ministry runs Supers creates Superhe- events for children with spe- ro-themed pillows for chil- cial needs & assist with the dren in the hospital. Our Friars Golden Kids Carnival goal is to make kids smile in the Spring. and let them know that someone is praying for them. Open to ALL grades and may join throughout the Spring Musical year. Training: As needed Theatre Program Each year the St. Anthony’s High School Theatre Com- pany produces a Spring Musical. This production is a full presentation of a major musical. It auditions in December and is performed in late March. The show provides an opportunity for students to showcase their talents in advanced choreography, vocal performance and acting skills. Stage Crew Students in the Stage Crew are responsible for building, painting, designing, con- structing and setting the sets for the Fall Play and Spring Musical, as well as running lights and sound for these SASAA major productions. Student Council The mission of the St. Anthony’s The Student Council is the Student Student Advocate Association They also lend their talent Government of Saint Anthony’s High School. Led by the Executive is to foster an environment in to the Christmas and Spring which the students and faculty Board, the council includes the at Saint Anthony’s understand Concerts, as well as other Class Presidents and Class Repre- and are made aware of the strug- events that take place in the sentatives from each grade level. gles and issues that often go un- auditorium throughout the discussed. year. It is the purpose of the Student Council to serve as the liasion be- tween the student body to spon- We intend to provide students sor the many Student Activities at with an outlet to promote Saint Anthony’s including Proms, change in their society and give Banquets, Senior Nights, Power- back to their communities, as puff Football, Lockeration, Over- well as provide students with night Relays, Dress Down Days an environment where they feel and Soup Kitchens. safe to express their unheard grievances. Support Our Troops Ultimate Frisbee Club In support of our soldiers This club gives the opportu- overseas, Support Our Troops nity to learn and perfect the recruits student members to skills needed to become an collect donations and supplies Ultimate Frisbee player. which are then packaged and shipped overseas. Students Whether you have never learn the postal process by fill- picked up a frisbee before or ing out customs forms, load- are a master of the frisbee toss, SAHS Troupe Friday ing and unloading the packag- all are welcome! es themselves. We offer board The St. Anthony’s High School member positions annually. Troupe Friday group or “Park Bench Players” is a weekly club The season starts in the Fall This is a service organization, and picks back up in the therefore the students receive that meets on Friday and reviews theatre skills. Spring. credit for volunteering, as well as the satisfaction of helping This club requires no audition our deserving troops. and reviews everything from monologues to acting skills, vocal work, and even produces original material.

The group hosts a performance night in the late spring and is a place for students who love theatre to express their interests. Video Game Club

United Cultures Club Yoga Club United Cultures Club meets The word ‘Yoga’ is derived from once a week during the school the Sanskrit root ‘Yuj’, meaning year. The club brings students ‘to join’ or ‘to yoke’ or ‘to unite’. from all backgrounds togeth- Yoga is a mind and body prac- er in order to discuss prob- tice with a 5,000-year history in lems often faced by teenag- ancient Indian philosophy. ers including family life, peer Students are invited to breathe, pressure, and others. The stretch, and connect through members have open debates weekly yoga practice. A set of on world wide current events specific exercises, called poses, and domestic issues. They cel- combined with specific breath- ebrate each other’s cultures by ing techniques and medita- bringing in ethnic foods and tion principles are the building speaking to the group about blocks of yoga club. their cultural heritage.