Below is a list of clubs and activities Central High School.
Amnesty International Central High School Chapter
Advisor
Jane Raymond jraymond@mansd.org
http://www.amnestyusa.org/
Description
We write letters to various officials concerning human rights abuses, death penalty issues, protection of women and children, war crimes, prisoners of conscience . This year we are participating in Amnesty's Write-a thon in December.
The group goes on a one day trip to New York City in April for
Get on the Bus for Human Rights
http://www.gotb.org/
The group meets about once a month in the morning in Room 627 for breakfast and letter writing.
Archives
Advisor
Corey Doherty, cdoherty@mansd.org
Information will eventually be put on the school website
Description:
Archives is currently organizing and cataloging the many archival items that make up Central History.
Central Cares
Advisor
Lori Wike lwike@mansd.org
Lesley Fallu lfallu@mansd.org
Description:
Central Cares is a service learning organization. We do service project for our greater school community. We are affiliated with the national Community of Caring organization founded by Eunice Kennedy Shriver. We sponsor the toy drive each November. All students are welcome!
We meet Tuesday after school from 3:00 - 4:00 every week in Room 4. Other metings are also announced on CVN.
Central High Orchestra
Advisor
Steve Organek sorganek@mansd.org
603.624.6368
Description:
Elementary strings:
Beech Street/McDonough/Northwest/Smyth Road/Webster/Weston
Central High Robotics Team
Advisor
Mr and Mrs Kelso Kelso131@gmail.com
Website www.chaos131.com
A brief description of what your club does Our team participates in robotics programs. As a FIRST Robotics team, students are expected to
spend time inspiring and mentoring younger students and spreading the values of FIRST Robotics. Our team has won the
BAE Regional Engineering Inspiration Award two years in a row.
Students on the team are expected to maintain an average of 3.0 or higher. They must also be able to manage time well due to
the time that the team requires of them.
Central Key Club
Todd Libby, Advisor
tlibby@mansd.org
www.keyclub.org
A volunteer community and school service organization, members earn service hours through numerous fun events throughout the year. Membership meetings are in the caf every Wednesday @ 2:45 PM. All Central students are welcome
Central Pride Foundation.
www.centralpridefoundation.org
President is Christine Pariseau-Telge cptelge@yahoo.com
centralpride@mansd.org
Mission Statement
The mission of the Central Pride Foundation is to establish a non-profit 501 C3 foundation to support the enrichment of the educational process at Manchester Central High School.
General Activities
Raise funds through charitable contributions to the 501 C3 non-profit foundation. To fund enrichment programs which enhance the educational experience for the students at Central High School.
To develop a base of funds for distribution for enrichment at Central High School through the Board of Directors. The board will consist of community leaders, alumni and current CHS administrators.
Purpose
To purchase technology for Central High School.
To support student academic competitions and field trips.
To supplement the purchase of academic materials and funding for student publications.
To arrange for and fund guest speakers and lecturers.
To fund and enhance other academic activities at Central High School that improve the educational experience.
CVN (Central Vision News)
Advisor
Ceferino Duana cduana@mansd.org
Description
CVN is the close circuit television network at Central High School. Our purpose is to foster CENTRAL PRIDE. This is achieved by keeping the student body informed of any upcoming events and /or meetings held by the very many organizations here at Central. In addition we inform the student body of their peers athletic and academic achievements. As a new feature added this year we also keep them up to date as to what the weather is currently and for the next day.
All announcements must be submitted by a faculty or staff in the form of an email.
DECA
Advisor
Taryn Zuccala tzuccala@mansd.org
Suzanne Winters swinters@mansd.org
Our club explores marketing through conferences and field trips, puts on events, fundraises for trips, and competes at both the state and national level.
Law Club
Advisor
Stephanie Ferro sferro@mansd.org
Description
Meet every other Wednesday morning in the PA building to discuss current legal issues and events.
National Art Honor Society Chapter 2521
Advisor
Corey Doherty, cdoherty@mansd.org
Janet Soucy, jmsoucy@mansd.org
Description:
National Art Honor Society works with students who have a strong interest in the visual arts. Field trips and community based art activities encompass the activities.
National English Honor Society, Grace Metalious Chapter
Advisor
Selma Naccach-Hoff, snaccach@mansd.org
Description
Members are comprised of students who have maintained a B+ or better in every English class for at least three semesters. NEHS students conduct tutorials in writing in the Library. Check with English teachers to find out the schedule.
Oracle
Advisor
Selma Naccach-Hoff, snaccach@mansd.org
Description
The Oracle is Central's literary/arts magazine, publishing student work continuously since 1903.
Students may submit poetry, short stories, essays, book reviews, photos and art work for publishing.
The TRIBE
Todd Libby, Advisor
tlibby@mansd.org
http://www.nhiaa.org/school_sport_list.cfm?SC=MAC
Our mission as The Tribe is to promote and instill School Pride throughout the CHS community, as well as increase attendance at CHS sporting events and other school sponsored events. Membership meetings are in the caf every Thurday @ 2:45 PM. All Central students are welcome.
WORLD LANGUAGE HONOR SOCIETY
Advisor
SRA. LARKIN klarkin@mansd.org
SRA. FRAZIER mfrazier@mansd.org
Description
The purpose of the Central High School's World Language Honor Society is to recognize scholastic achievement in the study of German, French, Spanish and Latin. The Society promotes interest in the studey of a world language and promotes culutral understanding within the Central community.
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The World Language Honor Society works closely with the English Language Learners Department to sponsor TASTE OF CENTRAL, a muticultural dinner. The dinner provides an opportunity for our community to experience and enjoy cultural differences through food and entertainment.
The World Language Honor Society raises money to offer a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior who intends to continue their language studies at the university level.