Academic Decathlon

Advisor: Mr. Del Rio

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.

Acts of Random Kindness (A.R.K.)

Advisor: Mr. Minyard

Anime Club

Advisor: Ms. Williams-Korbel

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.

Art From Scrap

Advisor: Mrs. Carson

Astronomy/Earth Science Club

Advisor: Dr. Park

AVID

Advisor: Mrs. Raimondo-Hilstein

Advancement Via Individual Determination

Blue Crew

Advisor: Mr. Groller

Brainstormers

Advisor: Ms. Stephenson

Careers Club

Advisor: Ms. Willard & Mr. Fricke

Chess Club

Advisor: Mr. Klipfel

Choir Council

Advisor: Ms. Dooley

Computer Club

Advisor: Ms. Herbert

Concord Society

Advisor: Mr. Klipfel

CSF (California Scholarship Federation)

Advisor: Mrs. Culotta

DIA (Developing Independent Artists)

Advisor: Mrs. Williams-Korbel

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.

Debate Club

Advisor: Mr. Del Rio

Dungeons and Dragons Club

Advisor: Mrs. Williams-Korbel

Equestrian Club

Advisor: Ms. Layton

FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)

Advisor: Ms. Herbert

Forward Motion Bible Study

Advisor: Mr. Minyard

Gay-Straight Alliance

Co-Advisor: Ms. La Giusa & Ms. Riedeman

Keep up with us on our Facebook page!

The Saugus Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) is a student-run club which provides a safe place for students to meet, support each other, talk about issues related to sexual orientation, and work to end homophobia. It is a wonderful social outlet for GLBTQ students and their straight allies.

Other functions of the GSA are:
~~a support group and provide safety and confidentiality to students who are struggling with their identity as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or questioning.
~~educating themselves and the broader school community about sexual orientation and gender identity issues.
~~bring in outside speakers to cover a particular topic such as GLBTQ history.
~~organize a "Pride Week" or "GLBTQ Awareness Events" and offer a series of educational workshops, panels, and
pride celebrations.
~~work to get GLBTQ issues represented in the curriculum, GLBTQ related books in the library, and progressive non-discrimination policies implemented

Historically we have participated in the Day of Silence, a day when participants remain silent all day as a way of acknowledging the silence induced by homophobia in our society. We have also held a"Teach the Teachers" meeting which focuses on teaching school staff how to be better allies for GLBTQ students. GSA members presented scenarios about discrimination or harassment and encouraged teachers to respond to those situations.

Possible Saugus High School Gay-Straight Alliance activities are:
~~barbeques
~~movie nights, and
~~attend conferences together

GSAs are a great way to build community at our school and lessen the isolation that GLBTQ students might otherwise experience.

International Club

Advisor: Mrs. Fisher

Journalism

Advisor: Mr. Devoe

Key Club

Advisor: Mrs. Hong

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.

Key Club Facebook Page

Life Line

Advisor: Mr. Eaton

Lit Mag

Advisor: Mr. Devoe

Purpose: To publish the best creative work of Saugus students each academic year.
Requirements: Instructor approval prior to enrollment; open to all grade levels.
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.

NAHS (National Art Honor Society)

Advisor: Mrs. Garcia

NHS (National Honor Society)

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.

NMSS (National Multiple Sclerosis Society)

Advisor: Mr. Williams

SHS Travel Club

Advisor: Mrs. M. Botton

Nutrition & Physical Fitness Club

Advisor: Mrs. Resella

Photography Club

Advisor: Mr. Heffner

Ping-Pong Club

Advisor: Mr. Klipfel

Rotary Interact

Advisor: Mrs. Hartmann

SACC (Students Against Children’s Cancer)

Advisor: Mr. Groller

Saugus High School Bike Team

Advisor: Mr. Garrett

SETA (Students for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)

Advisor: Mrs. Resella

SNN (Saugus News Network)

Advisor: Mr. Williams

Students Matter

Advisor: Ms. Meza

TOMS Campus Club

Advisor: Mr. Botton

Yes I Can

Advisor: Mr. Stehle

YSLH (Young Souls Lending Hand)

Advisor: Ms. Paniagua

Co- Curricular Opportunities

Associated Student Body

Advisor: Mr. Fannon

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.

Saugus Scroll

Advisor: Mr. Klipfel

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.

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