Clubs
Club Adviser: Erin Smart
erin.smart@sau24.org
Club Adviser: Beth Franke
beth.franke@sau24.org
Meeting Times and Locations:
Fridays 3-3:45pm. Subject to change.
Club Description:
Amnesty International is a worldwide humanitarian movement that promotes and defends human rights. It works independently of all government and political ideologies to secure the release of prisoners of conscience (anyone imprisoned because of their race, religion, or political views). We strive to ensure fair and prompt trials for political prisoners, and end torture, politics killings, disappearances and the death penalty.
This school year, the John Stark Amnesty Chapter plans to continue letter writing campaigns, and further awareness in the community. We are a student led group who are passionate about the safety of all peoples.
Adviser: Joseph Montroy (Art Department)
Joseph.montroy@sau24.org
Meeting Times and Locations:
Meets every Tuesday in Room 125 from 3-4 pm.
Club Description:
The mission of the John Stark Art Club is to provide students with extended opportunities to explore the visual arts in a safe and supportive community setting. Students in this group help bring the arts into the school and greater community through large-scale art works and group projects. Students run the John Stark Toy Drive every November. The Art Club also provides a once a week open studio time for students to work on their own artwork. No prior art experience is necessary just a love of the arts! All students are welcome.
*Students may also choose to join the John Stark Chapter of the National Art Honor Society each fall. There is a small membership fee and specific criteria each student must meet. This membership provides access to additional visual art scholarships for college seeking seniors and allows art students to graduate with special recognition.
Advisor: Jessica Colburn
jessica.colburn@sau24.org
Advisor: Carole Zervos
carole.zervos@sau24.org
Meeting Times and Locations:
Best Buddies meet every 3rd Wednesday of the month during FLEX in room 105. All are welcome!
Club Description:
What is BEST BUDDIES? The mission of Best Buddies is to establish a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Adviser: Tricia Macey
tricia.macey@sau24.org
Adviser: Jaime LeFlem
jaime.leflem@sau24.org
Meeting Times and Locations:
During Flex, once a month
Club Description:
Are you interested in meeting new people? Are you interested in travel? Are you interested in earning scholarships for college? Are you interested in perfecting the skills necessary to be successful after high school? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, the DECA club might be right for you! See Mrs. Macey in Room 199 or Mr. LeFlem in Room 193 for more details!!
Additional:
For more information about DECA go to http://www.deca.org
Coach: Susan Russell
smrussell58@gmail.com
Adviser: Jen Guillemette
jen.guillemette@sau24.org
Assistant Coach/Practice Barn Owner/Leasor of horses
Lisa Compagna
Meeting Times and Locations:
- Twin Bridge Stables (Practice Barn)
- Unmounted meetings - 1 per month. (TBA)
- Mounted practices - 2 per month (TBA)
- Competitions - 2 in April, 2 in May, Finals in May (all TBA).
- Horses are available for lease from Asst. Coach Lisa Compagna at Twin Bridge Stables
- Open to students in 7th - 12th grade
All are welcome!
Club Description:
What is the JSRHS Equestrian Team? The Equestrian Team was started 13 years ago; the team competes with other high school riding teams throughout the state. Its riders compete in 3 competitions from novice to advanced levels in classes of different riding venues such as English, Western, Dressage, Jumping, Trail and Gymkana. A State Final show follows the regular season for those who qualify. There is a registration fee that covers entry fees and insurance for all riders and owning a horse is not mandatory; horses are usually available for lease. The JSRHS Equestrian Team promotes good sportsmanship, collegiality and responsible stewardship. It has always represented JSRHS proudly and during its tenure, has won the District Championship three times. Those who cannot or who may choose not to ride are welcome as volunteers. All students from grades 7 through 12 interested in horses are encouraged to participate. Contact Coach Russell for more information.
Club Adviser: Joseph Tissot
joseph.tissot@sau24.org
Meeting Times and Locations:
TBD
Club Description:
The John Stark chapter of the Société Honoraire de Français (SHF) is an honor society sponsored by the American Association of the Teachers of French (AATF) for high school students enrolled in French language studies.
Any John Stark student who is enrolled in French II or higher, and who has shown evidence of proficiency with distinction in French and proficiency in all other courses, is eligible to become a member of the SHF. The SHF provides a vehicle for focusing activities around the French language and culture and offers students the opportunity to experience leadership in serving as officers, directing the initiation ceremony, and/or leading other chapter events.
Participating students work to provide community service for the worldwide Francophone community and to fundraise for this purpose through a variety of activities. In addition, SHF students work to increase awareness of the importance of the French language in their local community. Some of the highlights of SHF’s work include a day of winter “Carnaval” activities at the Weare Middle School, trips to French cultural events in the Boston area, and fundraising for ‘Partners in Health’ Haiti. In addition, SHF students offer tutoring for the peers and an “à la carte” dessert and refreshment service for the entire JS community of teachers during parent-teacher conferences.
For specific requirements of membership, please see Mr. Tissot.
Club Adviser: Randy Brooker
randy.brooker@sau24.org
Club Adviser: Michele Kirschbaum
michele.kirschbaum@sau24.org
Meeting Times and Locations:
The Gamers' Club meets Tuesday after school @ 3:00 in room 248. All are welcome!
Club Description:
Gamers' club: we play video games, chess, DnD or Magic the Gathering-any game goes, really! We eat pizza and relax for a couple of hours. We do have a couple of Xbox 360s and lots of games for that console. Bring your console, your VR set, your Switch or your favorite board game and join us for some fun!
Adviser: Hana Braga
hana.braga@sau24.org
Adviser: Carey Hagen
carey.hagen@sau24.org
Meeting Times and Locations:
The Leo Club meets Tuesday mornings @ 7:50 in room 214. All are welcome!
Club Description:
What is Leo Club? Leo Club is a group that volunteers in the local community while earning community service credit. We perform volunteer work for many different community projects - including volunteering at food pantries and food drives, participating in highway clean-ups, and cancer fundraisers. Some highlights of our work are the volunteering (not donating blood!) at JSRHS blood drives done twice a year, selling and distributing exam-grams, collecting donations for various organizations, and helping out with senior projects.
Advisor: Jessica Regal
jessica.regal@sau24.org
Meeting times and locations:
- Every Friday from 3pm to 4pm in Room 205
- The first Wednesday of the Month in flex block in room 205
Description:
During the Model UN club, we learn about issues facing our world today and engage in meaningful debate regarding these important topics. We also learn about the role of the United Nations in the world today. We come up with our own solutions to these issues. We also go to other schools to talk about these issues and share our own solutions as the UN would do. We also participate in fundraising and community service.
Club Advisor: Denise Getman
denise.getman@sau24.org
Club Advisor: Karen Merrill-Antle
karen.merrill-antle@sau24.org
Meeting Times and Locations:
Members meet monthly on the first Monday of the month. Service projects take place at various times and locations throughout the school year.
Club Description:
The National Honor Society (NHS) is a nationwide organization for high school students in the United States and outlying territories, which consists of many chapters in high schools. Selection is based in part on four criteria: scholarship, leadership, service, and character. These are the four pillars that have been associated with the NHS since 1921. NHS chapters and students are in schools that care not only about student achievement, but also community engagement. It is recognized as a service organization that develops leadership skills.
Club Adviser: Tracy Travers
tracy.travers@sau24.org
Meeting Times and Locations:
- Members will meet during flex once a month and after school on Tuesdays 3-4.
- Please join the Photography Canvas course for more information.
Club Description:
The JSRHS Photography Club’s goals are to bring students together through the art of photography and inspire each other to create and capture images. This club works to promote student photography, providing members the time to connect and explore special topics in photography. We look to provide students with opportunities to showcase their photography skills, enter photography exhibits and competitions. Members also participate in service learning projects such as photographing community events and hosting a holiday toy drive.
Adviser: Mrs. Jill Pinard
jill.pinard@sau24.org
Meeting Times and Locations:
Production Company Meetings are Monday afternoons at 3:05 pm in the cafe. There are also work calls most Saturdays through mid November.
Description:
Everyone knows that all the real magic happens behind the scenes. The JSR Production Company (ProCo) is an organization where students can experience that behind the scenes magic from building sets, to designing costumes, to operating the lights.
Roles include:
- stage managers
- publicists
- scenic artists
- costume designers
- running crew
- lighting designers,
- sound mixers
- props managers
- makeup designers
- house managers
- set builders
Roles will be assigned by individual shows, so students will have an opportunity to explore multiple facets of theatre or they may choose to specialize. This organization works in conjunction with the John Stark Stage Company.
Photo of Hairy Man
Photo of Zombies
Photo of Once on This Island
Advisor: Michele Kirschbaum
michele.kirschbaum@sau24.org
Meeting Times and Locations:
The John Stark Regional High School Quiz Bowl/Granite State Challenge team usually meets each Wednesday at 7pm in room 204.
Club Description:
The John Stark Regional High School Quiz Bowl/Granite State Challenge team usually meets each Wednesday at 7pm in room 204. During those meetings we practice trivia questions in preparation for potential participation in the NH Public Television's tournament show The Granite State Challenge. We also practice for our Quiz Bowl tournaments which occur at high schools across the state on one Saturday each month. It's a lot of fun! Come join us!
Help us fundraise! The Quiz Bowl Granite State Challenge team has found a guilt free way for people to help us meet our fundraising goals. Go to the link here: https://fundraising.tru.earth/JSRHSQuizbowl to buy eco friendly products such as laundry detergent sheets (no plastic bottles!). We will get 20 % of the profits!
We need money to buy pre packaged questions sets, buzzer systems and to pay our dues to Quiz Bowl.
Club Adviser: TBA
Club Adviser: TBA
Club website:
Meeting Times and Locations:
Meetings will take place once a week in the fall, and will be almost everyday during the winter build season. Most meetings take place at Hopkinton Middle/High School, with exceptions just at John Stark Regional High School.
The meeting times will be decided once the club is up and running.
Club Description:
We believe that anyone who wants to be a team member can find a purpose and contribute to the team in a positive way. Gracious Professionalism will be demonstrated in every aspect of team interaction. Team members will have an authentic design, build and competitive experience. Finally, we aim to build a robot that works as a team player. We meet every day of the week except Friday, and on Saturdays and Sundays we have "family meals" so we can feel close with our teammates. The students only come when they can so they can still have a life outside of robotics. We've made it our mission to ensure every child in the Hopkinton and John Stark middle and high schools who likes robotics is able to have fun, learn teamwork and leadership skills. FIRST robotics is a great alternative to sports for students who want to do something that doesn't make cuts. Some students have joined with no previous robotics skill and have still been able to succeed and have fun.
Photo 4515: OZRAM 1922 TEAM members with coveted blue banner: Spencer Grant, Colby Michaud, Simon Page, Matt Abbott (sitting), Emily Ehrmanntraut, Haley McKillop (Good Witch gown), Brianna Messier (Dorothy), Gabe Bachman, Spencer Beahm, Zach Hargreaves, Jake Wechsler, Brennan Mucci, Nick Bachman.
Team members missing from photo: Chris Seaver, Hailey Turcotte-Hallee, Ben Leach, Davey Newsome, John Newsome, Chris Mann, and Katie Barnes
Adviser: Shannon Dunn
shannon.dunn@sau24.org
Meeting Times and Locations:
TBD
Club Description:
The Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (SHH) is an honor society for high school students enrolled in Spanish and/or Portuguese, sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP). Any John Stark student who has maintained an honor average in the study of Spanish for a minimum of three semesters and is in the 10th grade or higher is eligible to be a member of the SHH. SHH students are also asked to provide community service for the Spanish-speaking community whenever possible. Some of the highlights of SHH work include designing a lesson plan for Spanish students at Henniker Community School and translating children's books in English to Spanish to donate to a Spanish-speaking country.
Adviser: Jen Matzke
jen.matzke@sau24.org
Production Company Adviser: Jill Pinard
jill.pinard@sau24.org
Meeting Times and Locations:
The Stage Company produces 2 shows a year, one musical and one non-musical. Students audition for parts in the shows. These auditions usually take place in June or Sept. for the November production, and in December for the March production. Dates and Times of auditions are specific to the production. Please email the Director with any questions about auditions.
These productions are supported by a student production company (Pro. Co.) which manages all of the non-performance aspects of the production (Set, Props, Lights, Sound, Costume, Make Up and Hair, Stage Management and Publicity).
Production Company meets on Wednesdays from 3:10 - 4:00 in Rm 250. We welcome new members at any time.
Club Description:
The Stage Company is the extracurricular theatre program at John Stark Regional High School. The Stage Company produces at least 2 shows a year, one musical and one non-musical. In addition, the Stage Company has produced student-directed one act plays, student-written staged readings, and attended regional, state and national theatre festivals and workshops where we have performed ensemble and solo/duet pieces for adjudication.
Through dedicated work with the Stage Company, students can gain membership in the International Thespian Society (Troupe #4150) which opens opportunities for scholarships and further education in theatre.
Club Adviser: Alie Fazio
alie.fazio@sau24.org
Meeting Times and Locations For 2022-2023:
Weekly on Thursdays 7:30 am w/ one flex per month in Room 238.
Club Description:
Student Council is led by students, for students. It's purpose is to work together to positively impact the school community. Regular activities include planning and running spirit weeks and pep rallies, reporting to the school board about student happenings and climate at school, taking on other student driven initiatives, and fundraising to support the aforementioned activities.
Club Adviser: Dan Williams
dan.williams@sau24.org
Meeting Times and Locations:
We hold monthly meetings either during Flex or on Friday mornings at 7:30 am.
Club Description:
Tri-M is a Music Honor Society sponsored by the National Association for Music Educators (NAfME). Members are chosen by Music faculty based on enrollment in our performing ensembles (Concert and Stage Band, Concert and Select Choir), GPA, and a strong commitment to music at John Stark. We organize and put on events like the Parent/Teacher conference dinner, John Stark Idol and the HOCO 2.0 Dance. Money raised goes towards offsetting student costs for events, concerts, trips, and scholarships for young musicians.
Club Adviser: Hanna Schofield
jsrhs.yearbook@sau24.org
Meeting Times and Locations:
Yearbook does not have a regular meeting time, but instead students can meet with Ms. Schofield during flex to work on building spreads, or they may take photos at various school events.
Club Description:
Any student is welcome to be a part of the yearbook club. All year long students work to take photos and build spreads for the yearbook. The yearbook goes to print in mid-April and then planning starts again for the next school year.
Students have the option to earn community learning hours through their work or they can put in enough hours to earn a free yearbook.
Senior Photo Information
Senior year students are able to submit a photo of their choice for the yearbook. Students can choose to have their photo taken professionally or, with the advancement of cell phone cameras and cameras in general, students are allowed to take and submit their own photo.
John Stark uses Geskus for all of our school photo needs and this includes the option for Senior Photos in the yearbook. Geskus offers options for sitting fees at their offices, so please feel free to hear the options.
Geskus Appointments: Appointments should be scheduled at: https://www.wearegeskus.com/seniors
Please know that you are ultimately under no obligation to pay anything for a senior portrait.
OTHER INFO:
- Photos are due NO LATER than Monday, November 27th. This is a hard deadline and we cannot guarantee photos submitted later will be in the yearbook.
- Photos must be color and portrait orientation. They should be submitted in jpeg format on CD, flash drive or via email.
- Students that are taking their own photo are encouraged to submit them as soon as possible so we can make sure the quality of the photograph/file will work in the software.
OTHER PREFERRED PHOTOGRAPHERS:
In the past, many seniors have selected other professional photographers to take their senior photos. Below is a list of approved vendors who are familiar with our yearbook specifications. Please feel free to contact them and hear about their packages and pricing options.
- A Thousand Words Photography website: www.a1000wordsnh.com
- Tim Avery Photography website: www.timothyavery.com
- Terri Trier Photography website: www.trierphotography.com
- Joanna Puza Photography website: www.jpuzaphoto.com
- Bourque Photo phone: (603) 529-1926
If you have a professional photographer in mind, please email the name and contact information to the Yearbook ASAP so we can contact the studio to arrange the release rights of the photo for print in the yearbook.
It is our desire to have the best quality yearbook possible while making sure every senior has access to a professional quality photo for their Senior Portrait.
Club Adviser: Suzanne Carmichael
suzanne.carmichael@sau24.org
Meeting Times and Locations:
The club meets every week, on Thursdays, alternating between Flex and after school from 3-4 in room 252.
Club Description:
The Young Author’s Club has been active at John Stark Regional High School for the past few years. The club meets every week, on Thursdays, alternating between Flex and after school from 3-4 in room 252. Email Ms. C at suzanne.carmichael@sau24.org to be added to the Canvas page to receive announcements.
The students write together, using student generated prompts. They share their writing and also focus on editing and critiquing others' work. This group is a safe place for all students.