PHS Club Information

CLUBS

DESCRIPTION

ADVISOR(S)

Academic Team

Members involved are challenged to use their knowledge and/or to work collaboratively as a team in competitions throughout the state and nationally.

Allison Chase

Kayla Belen

Art Club

Provides an opportunity for students to extend their knowledge and experience within the arts, beyond the confines of the classroom.  The club will serve as a social avenue for students with similar interests.  In addition, students will learn through teamwork, share ideas within a community, volunteer creativity to enhance the school environment, while gaining exposure to art and culture through art making.

Keith Dwyer

Book Club

Students meet to discuss monthly selected books that have been read.  Members also fundraise for field trips to plays and movies.

Tracy Herdlein

Jennifer Kane

Chess Club

Members are provided the opportunity to increase problem solving skills, think critically, and make judgments through the game of chess, which has also been proven to improve social habits.

Allison Didden

Christian Fellowship Club

An opportunity for students to meet with fellow students to discuss and study the Bible.  The student led club discussions strive to implement lessons in daily life.

Ryan Brandes

Kaitlyn Hull

Class Offices

Each grade level elects 5 (+) executive officers to coordinate class activities, under the guidance of 2 advisors to plan and develop the activities for the grade level throughout the school year.

James Bronico - Grade 9

Rita Santoro - Grade 9

Allison Chase - Grade 10

Rebecca Williams-Ellis - Grade 10

Jenna Sokolowski - Grade 11

Ashley Gonzalez - Grade 11

Jennifer Kane - Grade 12

Alison Attinello - Grade 12

Club Unify

Promotes positive interactions between students with and without disabilities, bringing them together in social and recreational activities.  The goal is respect, friendship and acceptance.  Each month will feature an activity or different topic for discussion.

Lisa Seier

Emily Smull

Nichole Shenewolf

Comic and Japanese Anime/Manga Club

The mission is to examine how social issues shape literature and analyze the literary value of this visual story-telling medium.  The students share an interest in comics and view different genres of comic art and also provides opportunity to students to explore and study Japanese culture through written and visual media. They participate in workshops and presentations with guest artists/writers throughout the school year.

Faith Roncoroni

Community Club

The mission is to create a safe space for every student, students of every race and ethnicity.  The club is intended for like-minded people to speak to other like-minded people about their experiences with racial inequities, or what they have witnessed/stories they have.  The hope is to change the way as students see, respect, and understand each other, to create a more positive environment in the high school and community. 

OPEN - TBD

Crochet Club

The club is intended to be a social and teaching group of students who already crochet or those interested in learning the craft.  Club meetings will bring students together to share projects and patterns, as well as, learn from each other.

Marcie Tate

Dance Team

Combination of cheering and dance which provides students an opportunity to perform at athletic events.  

Emily Decker

Environmental Club

Promotes an appreciation and understanding of the environment and how individuals interrelate to it.

Samuel Casqueira

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Club

(FCCLA)

Provides opportunity to students to develop and engage in skills that are a positive training tool for life.  Activities involve helping in the community and within school community activities in the food lab setting.  Hospitality, tourism, cooking, and baking are the areas promoted by this club.

Abigail Fontana

Fashion Club

Members have an opportunity to design, express themselves through fashion, and meet to discuss fashion trends; incorporating those trends into the school environment. Students host a “Dress for Success” day, and other fashion related activities.

Alyssa Veres

Fitness Club

Promotes student physical fitness and healthy habits development.

Haley Adam

Foreign Language Club

Members have an opportunity to experience a linguistically diverse world and to promote one’s culture through language.

Allison Didden

Forensics Team

Members are provided an opportunity to improve oral communications skills, by competing in debate and speech categories at state and national tournaments.

Laurie Schmid

Kyle Parker

F.B.L.A.

(Future Business

Leaders of America)

Prepares students for real world professional experiences and career success. Members gain competitive skills for college, as well.

OPEN - TBD

F.E.A.

(Future Educators of America)

Provides opportunity for students interested in the field of education, the experiences to foster this appreciation and career path through activities with children.

Tracy Herdlein

F.F.A.

(Future Farmers of America)

(Phillipsburg Chapter)

Prepares students for careers and professional leadership in the agricultural field.  They participate in regional, state, national competitions and workshops.

Samuel Casqueira

Jessica Heritage

Gaming Club

(Esports)

Provides students with a safe and inclusive environment to participate in both casual and competitive gaming.  Students competing at a higher level can also try-out for our Esports Teams that compete against other schools throughout the state for the State Championship. 

Jacob Compton

Gender Sexuality Alliance Club

(GSA)

Provides a supportive, safe and accepting space, bringing awareness to the LGBTQ community, gender identity and gender expression. Various fundraisers provide social events and awareness to a diverse student population.

April Poretta

Tracey DeMaria

Girl Up Club

(In Her Element)

Members meet to discuss issues effecting women locally and globally.  Students design programs and activities to empower girls, while raising money for organizations that work toward achieving equality for girls’ in education, health, social, and economic opportunities, as well as, a life free from violence.

Faith Roncoroni

Girls Who Code Club

(CyberStart America)

A skills-based challenging competition designed to encourage high school girls

to pursue cyber-based learning and career opportunities

Laura Wojick

Healing Hearts Club

Students who volunteer time with the elderly in care centers, and as volunteers in hospitals with objectives to provide comfort and boost morale to patients going through rough periods.  

OPEN - TBD

Inclusion Club

Inspired by the Special Olympics, this club aims to strengthen connections and ensure that individuals with and without intellectual disabilities are not only acknowledged, but also seen, heard and valued.  The objective is to foster "inclusion" within the school community.

Jodi Wacik

Nicole Frick

Jean Vanic

Nichole Shenewolf

Interact Club

Interact Club, sponsored by the Rotary Club, is dedicated to service and creates opportunities for members, based on current community and international needs. 

Dianna Ciavarella

Karux Newspaper

Students participate in a “hands on” experience in Journalism, and publish a school newspaper several times a year.

Karux Yearbook

Open to Juniors and Seniors only.  The culmination of class effort is the publication of the high school yearbook.

Lisa Weindel - Advisor

Marcie Tate - Layout Advisor

Ashley Gonzalez -Business Manager

Key Club

A student service organization, modeled after and associated with the Kiwanis Club.  Membership is by application.

Allison Chase

Kayla Belen

Liner Buddies Lunch

Program Club

Provides a small, safe environment for students during the lunch periods, that is conducive to promoting positive social skills necessary to foster friendships, social language, self-control and overall success in school.

Michael Darmstadt

Mini-THON

Student led organization, which hosts fundraisers all throughout the year, culminating in a 12 hour, no sitting, no sleeping dance marathon.  Monies raised benefits the Four Diamonds Fund for pediatric cancer. 

John MacDonald

Jeffrey Knappenberger

Mock Trial Competition Team

Members experience the American legal system through a "hands on" courtroom simulation.  The mission is to increase comprehension of the historical, ethical, and philosophical basis of the American system of justice.

Jill Wagner

Multi-Cultural Club

Students have an opportunity to celebrate cultural diversity.   Each month a different culture is highlighted and presented.

Laurie Schmid

National Honor Society

Recognizes students who demonstrate excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character.  Membership is by application for eligible students with a 4.5 gpa or higher in the fall of the junior and/or senior year.

Megan Genzale

PAWS

(People Accepting Without Stipulations)

Supports positive school climate.  Encourages student social connectness and belonging.  Fosters positive interpersonal relationships and community connections

OPEN - TBD

Pep Band

A student directed organization providing music at all Varsity Boys’ Basketball games. 

Adam Josephson

Ellen Shelly

Performing Arts Club

Members are singers, songwriters and instrumentalists coming together to create original music and/or perform their own choice of music.  Open to singers and students who play guitar, piano, and other instruments.

Thomas DiGiovanni

Phillipsburg High School Theatre Company

Students involved participate in a variety of the school’s dramatic programs; Fall Drama, Spring Musical, Tournament of Plays, and behind the scenes supporting roles with play production, such as, costumes, lighting, sound, and sets.  

Christiana Anselmo -

PHS Theatre Company Co-Advisor

Spring Musical Director

PHS Theatre Company Business Manager

Anthony DeLeon -

Spring Musical Choreographer

William Grammes -

PHS Theatre Company Co-Advisor

Fall Drama Director

Thomas DiGiovanni -

Spring Musical Vocal Director

Adam Josephson -

Spring Musical Pit Band Director

Christopher West - Fall Drama

Aaron Willsey - Spring Musical

Stage Sets Construction

Director(s) (All Productions)

Phillipsburg Wellness Collective / Club

The mission of this collective/club is to offer wellness, self-care, mindfulness, and movement sessions for students.  Each month has a theme of mental health.  Offerings are yoga, meditation, breathing exercises, and relaxing techniques.  The club also focuses on community outreach and works in collaboration with a Lafayette College local group.  The overall goal is to offer a safe environment for students, where they can access tools to navigate life's waves, helping one another, healing one another and listening to one another.

Brent Maczko

Photography Club

Student creative outlet to express originality and talent through photography.

Beverly Weihz

Pieces of Eight

An a cappella vocal group that sings in the barbershop style.  It is open to students who sing in the treble range (typically sopranos and altos).  the group rehearses on Sunday afternoons, and performs around the state and broader region in competitions, adjudications, festivals and other performance showcases.

Deb Keretz

Poetry Club

A platform for students to express themselves through words, and grow with support of other members in the club who share a common interest.

OPEN - TBD

Pokemon Club

Students have an opportunity to come together to play the game.  In doing so, the members may develop an understanding of social cues and complex thinking while learning a sense of sportsmanship and forming bonds with their opponents and peers.

OPEN - TBD

Politics Club

Educates students on current and past issues of politics and government.  Local and federal systems are explored.

OPEN - TBD

S.A.D.D.

(Students Against

Destructive Decisions)

Promotes student awareness regarding the impact of drinking and driving.  Pertinent literature and activities are provided to students to stress the dangers of driving under the influence.

Tricia Bronico

Emily Smull

Sign Language Club

Students have an opportunity to learn American Sign Language, hand signing basics and engaging in “silent” conversations, translating songs and stories.  Awareness is raised for an understanding and appreciation for Deaf culture.

Allison Didden

Ski Club

A learn to ski program that offers reduced student rates.

Jennifer Schilling

Allison Didden

Start.The.Talk 

A group centered around raising awareness of mental health, fighting the stigma of mental illness and creating a safe and connected space to better our school and community.

Marcie Tate

Stateliner Communications Network Advisor

Provides an opportunity for students to express themselves creatively, collaborating with others on fun and exciting projects, produce, record/film and edit their own audio and video files.  Students will develop skills involving technology and filmmaking.

Kaitlyn Chemidlin

Stateliners Supporting Our Troops Club

For students interested in supporting the men and women in uniform, by sending care packages and letters of support.

Jeffrey Wallbillich

Step-Dance Team

The Step Dance Team performs a unique dance art as a form of percussive dance in which the participants' entire body is used as an instrument to produce complex rhythms and sounds through a mixture of footsteps, spoken works and hand claps.

Richelle Hawkins

A service organization that presents an opportunity for students to develop character for citizenship and leadership.  Representatives interact with peers in the state and nation through affiliation with New Jersey Association of Student Councils.  Charity and community service are an integral part of the organization with donations made to state charities. 

Richard Kiley

Dylan Sapir

TableTop

Gaming Club

William Grammes

T.S.A. Club

(Technology Student Association)

Encourages students to participate in community service, while developing character.  Also, increases knowledge of technology in activities in the areas of Automotive, Design/Problem Solving, Wood Working, Photography, Drafting and Electronics.

Laura Wojick

Jason Coombe