Saugus High School - California Distinguished School

Participates in scholastic competitions at lunch in fast answer rounds. Each year there are several completions against the staff and other schools.

Academic Decathlon

Advisor: TBD

Competes in academic knowledge competitions throughout the year leading up to the County wide competition. For the past few years , our team has placed in the top ten overall. This club meets during a class period all year in preparation for this competition.

Promotes interest in drawing and animation. Students spend their free time creating personal masterpieces under the guidance and tutoring of the advisor and other students. Artwork is often displayed around the classroom and the campus.

This group is for those who show an intrest in Anime (Japanese Cartoons) and Manga (Japanese Comic Books). Students spend lunch discussing Anime, Manga and such related topics while watching Anime series', which are voted upon by the club members. Special events include pizza parties and Anime debates.

Students who are interested in art and painting should join for the additional opportunities outside of the classroom to improve their art skills as well as enjoy the company of other students who share a similar passion.

Bible Study Club

Advisor: Mrs. Gapper

Open discussions of the bible and religion. All students from all faiths and beliefs are welcome to join in an intellectual discussion on religion.

Computer Club

Advisor: TBD

This club works to expand students' computer skills in both the operational and technical fields. In addition to learning more advanced programs, students have the opportunity to rebuild broken computers and work on repair jobs around the school.

CSF

Advisor: Mrs. Clark

California Scholastic Federation is an organization for students with exceptional grades. Those involved in the program receive special recognition during their junior and senior years.

Democratic Club at Saugus High

Advisor: TBD

Promotes the views of the Democratic Party. Students participate in debates with other political clubs on campus as well as being involved in local elections.

Developing Independent Artists (DIA)

Advisor: Frank Koroshec

DIA is dedicated to providing an outlet for student artistic expression by way of music, photography, drawing, and graphic design. The 2004/2005 school year marks DIA's first year on campus. This year, DIA raised sufficient funds to professionally manufacture a compact disc, DIA Volume I, featuring 11 Saugus High School bands. Next year, DIA plans to pursue retail and publicity outlets for the disc. In addition, we have plans to send DIA Volume I to college radio. During the 2004/2005 school year, DIA hosted two concerts, and we plan to do the same next year. At the end of the 2005/2006, DIA Volume II will be released featuring a new line-up of talented Saugus High School artists.

DIA website

FBLA

Advisor: Mr. Stephenson

The Future Business Leaders of America prepares students for a future career in the world of business. The club also participates against other FBLA organizations from throughout the state in business competitions.

French Club

Advisor: Mrs. Stephenson

Students will learn about the French culture. Language and food.

Future Generations

Advisor: Mrs. Fulkerson

Through a variety of speakers, students are exposed to numerous job/career options in addition to receiving help with job applications and creating the perfect resume.

Students in peer counseling have been trained in taking with other students in need. GLADD is an organization of peer counselors who are interested in listening to students who need someone to talk to.

Hip/Hop

Advisor: Mrs. Sage

Students will learn about Hip/Hop moves and dance. Students may have the opportunity to perform at rallies or other events.

Hockey Club

Advisor: Mr. Williams

Students interested in playing Ice Hockey at the Ice Station should join this club in order to play Saugus' Hockey team has done very well over the past few seasons. The club starts just prior to the season opening in January.

Journalism

Advisor: Mr. Devoe

Student in Journalism class meet daily in preparation for the production of the Saugus Scroll. For more information see the co-curricular page 34.

Key Club

Advisor: Mrs. Blok

Students in Key Club participate in group community services projects throughout the community. Key Club is a national organization of clubs interested in promoting community service ideals.

Lacrosse Club

Advisor: TBD

Lacrosse is an up and coming sport at Saugus High School. All students interested in playing should join this club.

Lit Mag

Purpose: To publish the best creative work of Saugus students each academic year.
Requirements: Instructor approval prior to enrollment; open to all grade levels.
Advisor: Mr. Devoe
Meets: daily as a UC-approved elective course

2004-2005 Staff Leaders
Editor in Chief: Tyler Gonlag
Design and Arts Editors: Tyler Gonlag, Melinda Spencer, Leigh Pfeffer
Marketing and Submissions Editor: Jessica Jones
Film Editor: Patrick Wade
Finance and Accounting: Nichole Carr

The Centinel, Saugus High School's national award-winning annual literary and visual arts magazine, is in its 9th year of production. Lit Mag students work as a team throughout the school year, collecting student-submitted poems, stories, essays, art and photography, as well as creating their own original work. Evaluated anonymously by the class, the best submissions are chosen for publication in our annual yearbook of the arts. Using contemporary software, such as Adobe Photoshop CS, design students create The Centinel layout, which is then professionally offset-printed through local printer, DiFatta Graphics. A year-end public reading and art gallery offers students the opportunity to demonstrate and be recognized for their talent, and marks the release of The Centinel.

NHS

Advisor: Mr. Miller

National Honor Society is an organization for students with a 3.5 GPA. Starting their sophomore year, students may be invited to join in recognition to their outstanding grades.

Physics

Advisor: TBD

Students driven club for all those interested in Physics. This often included additional experiments and team-projects.

Print Shop

Advisor: Mr. Siegel

Students work in the printing room creating documents for the school and teachers. This is a daily class very useful in building a marketable skill.

Rocket Club is a group of Saugus High School students who are competing in a national rocket competition. The goal of this competition is to launch a rocket carrying two large hen's eggs, and keep it airborne for as close to 60 seconds as possible.

Promotes the views of the state and the national Republican Party. This club participates in formal debates with the other political clubs on the campus.

Speech

Advisor: Ms. Erickson

Students in Speech Club learn the finer points of public speaking, so that they may fare well in speech competitions. The competition includes many different categories for all types of speakers.

STOMP

Advisor: TBD

Students learn and practice STOMP routines for performances at rallies and school events.

Unity

Advisor: Mrs. Potts

Promotes diversity through the national Operation US project.
Varsity Club
Advisor: Mr. Miner
Promotes Saugus Varsity athletes and their accomplishment on the field and in the classroom. Host SAMMY awards night.

Promotes Saugus Varsity athletes and their accomplishment on the field, and in the classroom. Host the annual SAMMY awards night.

Web Design

Advisor: Mr. Heffner

Students will be involved in the creation of the new web pages for the Saugus High School, as well as, updating the current Saugus High School web pages.

Yearbook

Advisor: Ms. Tolisano

Produce the annual edition of the Saugus High School Yearbook. For more information see the co-curricular page 34.

Associated Student Body

Advisor: Mr. Belue

ASB is the center of all student activities on campus. They are responsible for planning rallies, dances and spirit activities in addition to organizing support for school sports and groups. Students are elected or selected through an interview process to serve in this class on a year/semester basis. The class meets one period-per day in addition to many hours during off-school hours. For more information on how to get involved, come to the ASB Office.

Hart District Air Force Jr. ROTC

Advisor: Capt. Colley, Valencia High School

Students learn about military courtesies, customs, and command structures. All cadets have opportunities to participate in activities such as field trips to military bases, flight on military aircraft, military balls, and community service. Cadets wear the Air Force uniform during the school day once per week.

Intramurals

Advisor: Mr. Lopata

Intramurals sports compliments the organized CIF athletics at Saugus. They are open to all students with most games being played during lunch. Sports vary by season.

Saugus Scroll

Advisor: Mr. Devoe

The monthly student run newspaper is produced under the direction of student editors and writers. The daily class complies features and editorial stories about Saugus and student life. They also solicit advertisements from local businesses to cover printing costs. The Scroll records in pictures and words all that goes on at Saugus.

SNN

Advisor: Mr. Williams

Each morning SNN is broadcast to all Saugus students over a closed circuit TV system. The show is created, produced and shot live in Saugus' on campus studio. Students fill roles from camera persons, anchors, producers, directors, and writers.

Yearbook

Advisor: Ms. Tolisano

Each year Saugus students involved in yearbook plan, create, and produce an annual edition of the Saugus High Yearbook. Each year the design and layout varies with under the direction and vision of the students in yearbook. Students may work as photographers, writers, editors, or administrative roles.