Clubs and Activities
3-D Printing Club (3DPC) makes the existing 3-D printing technology accessible to all students. Designs will be freestyle and student driven. 3DPC open to all high school students grades 9-12 and meets twice per month.
Faculty Advisors: Irene Hughes ihughes@srsd.net
Jennifer Miller jmiller@srsd.net
Academic Competition Club is open to all students. We participate in trivia competitions against other schools. The competitions cover a wide variety of topics including history, math, pop culture, and sports.
Faculty Advisor: There is currently no advisor for this club.
Academic Decathlon (Math Club) is a club that helps to foster problem solving. At meetings, students are given problems from past competitions to solve and discuss. This prepares students for the many competitions through the year and teaches new problem-solving techniques and helps students gain insight. The Club also helps with tutoring, as well as doing a community-based project with the Stafford Elementary school.
Faculty Advisor: Rebecca Posch rposch@srsd.net
Amateur Radio Club utilizes radio equipment and the frequency spectrum to communicate around the world. It is for curious minds who are interested in engineering, electronics, computers, weather, smart phones, satellites, emergency communications, Morse code, contests, and STEM areas. There are also opportunities to earn volunteer hours. Remind Code @bka9g7
Faculty Advisor: Cheryl Conley cconley@srsd.net
Amigas Latinas Club provides an environment for Latina students to connect and interact with each other through arts & crafts, movies, and to talk about struggles/concerns within the Hispanic community.
Faculty Advisor: Yelitza Cruz ycruz@srsd.net
Amnesty International is a worldwide voluntary group devoted to preserving and advocating for human rights for all people. Once a week we meet in the 11/12 house in room 109 to organize events, create awareness and to write letters addressing current human rights cases and to create pressure to “write-wrongs” currently happening in the world. Since 1961, Amnesty International has worked through their letter writing to save over 50,000 victims and sometimes save lives. It is hard, but it works. Anyone who is interested is welcome to attend.
Faculty Advisor: Patricia Hem phem@srsd.net
Art Club is for students who are interested in the arts; they do not need to be an artist or enrolled in an art class. Materials, instruction, and support are provided at meetings for students who are seeking a creative outlet in addition to their academic schedule.
Faculty Advisor: Maureen Hoffman mhoffman@srsd.net
Back to Nature Club is a way for students to return to the simplicity of the forest and natural areas around Southern. Active members of the club will attend one meeting a month, go on at least one hike per month, and participate in at least one community service project. No previous experience with hiking is necessary.
Faculty Advisor: Jason Capelli jcapelli@srsd.net
Book Club is open to all students in grades 9-12. New members are welcome year round! We meet twice a month on Thursdays. Students will have the opportunity to read and discuss a new book every month while also making connections with peers who share their same love of reading.
Faculty Advisor: Emily Newton enewton@srsd.net
Business Club provides students with an opportunity to discuss key business issues. It is open to all students who are interested in majoring, studying, or learning about the business field.
Faculty Advisor: Brenda Cook bcook@srsd.net
Chess Club is for students who enjoy playing chess for enjoyment or at a competitive level. Students meet once or twice a week in room 109 to play and learn new techniques, strategies and watch films and documentaries on chess. Anyone who is interested is welcome whether they are advanced or beginner level.
Faculty Advisor: Hank Klos hklos@srsd.net
https://sites.google.com/srsd.org/hklos/clubs-activities/chess-club
Dance Club meets monthly after school for open classes in jazz, ballet, tap, and more. No experience necessary!
Faculty Advisor: Madison Ernst mernst@srsd.net
David’s Dream and Believe is a club that provides students with volunteer opportunities within the Foundation. This will include fundraisers run by David’s Dream & Believe as well as planning and executing fundraisers at school. Students will also work on care packages for cancer patients.
Faculty Advisors:
Tara Chencharik tchencharik@srsd.net
Heidi Hartmann hhartmann@srsd.net
Debate/Mock Trial Club is a program designed to allow students to experience what it is like to be in a courtroom. Students have the opportunity to act as attorneys, witnesses, and jurors. Students need not desire to be a lawyer; the program makes use of acting and improv skills. Students have the opportunity to compete in state Mock Trial competitions.
Faculty Advisor: Joseph Spirito jspirito@srsd.net
DECA is an international academic club that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. Students practice leadership skills such as goal setting, project management and participate in role playing scenarios to compete in State and national competitions.
Faculty Advisor: There is currently no advisor for this club.
Dungeons & Dragons Club - You will be part of an adventure where you explore and create fantasy worlds and quests together as you level-up in experience. There's no winning or losing - so join for adventure, fun, a way to meet new people, and become involved! If you don't know how to play, no worries - we will teach you!
Faculty Advisor: Jennifer Cox jcox@srsd.net
E-Sports Club is an organized team video game competition. It is unique in that a player’s success is not dependent upon how tall, strong, or fast they are. E-sports further levels the playing field as it pertains to gender, culture, and location.
Faculty Advisor: Christopher South csouth@srsd.net
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America: FCCLA is a dynamic and effective national student organization that helps young men and women become strong leaders and address important personal, family, work, and societal issues through family and consumer sciences education. FCCLA takes family and consumer sciences learning beyond the four walls of the classroom. FCCLA puts theory into practice with student planned and implemented projects. Students who have taken a course in FCS or are currently enrolled are eligible to become members.
Faculty Advisor: Susan Stinson sstinson@srsd.net
Fellowship of Christian Athletes provides Christian athletes an opportunity to connect and share in their walk of faith.
Faculty Advisor: Eric Maxwell emaxwell@srsd.net
Denise Newill dnewill@srsd.net
Fishing Club is open to all students and staff who have an interest in fishing. Salt-water activities include wreck, surf, and offshore fishing, in addition to local outings for trout. Members will have the opportunity to participate in habitat restoration and fish stocking programs. Our members will participate in local tournaments and may qualify for college scholarships. No previous fishing experience is necessary, just an interest in the activity.
Faculty Advisor: Jason Hoch jhoch@srsd.net
Future Educators Association (FEA) Our mission is to provide engaging, pre-collegiate learning experiences that introduce students to the rewards of teaching and inspire them to pursue a teaching career. Activities include Parent's Day Out, volunteer work with children and NJFEA conferences at area universities.
Faculty Advisor: Catherine Latshaw clatshaw@srsd.net
Gender Equality Club is open to all students in grades 9-12; our goal is to build confidence and a feeling of empowerment in the girls who attend our school. We accomplish this through events and discussions inside of school as well as fundraising for outside organizations.
Faculty Advisor: Emily Newton enewton@srsd.net
GSA is a club for gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBTQ+) students and their straight allies. GSA provides a safe place for students to be themselves and discuss issues affecting the gay community at Southern and in the world today.
Faculty Advisors:
Heidi Hartmann hhartmann@srsd.net
Erica Raftery eraftery@srsd.net
Hang Up and Hang Out Club is for students who want to “disconnect.” We have no phones and we hangout and meet new people.
Faculty Advisor: Kelsey Puorro kpuorro@srsd.net
Health & Science Club is an academic club for all students interested in all fields of health and science. We want to encourage and promote research through experiments, projects, guest speakers and a Science Fair. We meet twice a month and students are encouraged to bring their personal interest and curiosity to the club.
Faculty Advisors:
Kathryn Bates kbates@srsd.net
Amy Landgraf alandgraf@srsd.net
Interact is a student-run volunteer organization open to all high school students. It assists community events year-round with more than ten events per year and holds at least three general meetings per year. Students volunteer for events such as LBI Triathlon, Chowder fest, Sprint for Life, Hooked on Fishing, LBI 18 Mile Run, Bridge Walk, Challenger League games and many more fun and rewarding activities. The LBI Rotary Club sponsors the club.
Faculty Advisor: Nancy Adams nadams@srsd.net
Intergenerational Council is a club which allows our student members to plan out activities with our adult members. Senior citizens from the community come to Southern to share fun experiences with the students after school.
Faculty Advisor: Rosemarie Tamarato rtamarato@srsd.net
International Thespian Honor Society: https://sites.google.com/srsd.org/thespiansociety/home
Jewelry Club is for students who love jewelry and are interested in learning how to make different types. Meetings will be held approximately twice a week, and students will be given instruction and materials to make the current design. Students will be encouraged to bring their own ideas to share for what they would like to make!
Faculty Advisor: Kelly Abbato kabbato@srsd.net
Key Club International is a service organization that attempts to promote positive inter-relationships both inside and outside of the school community. The club works on various service projects that include holiday parties for handicapped children, visits to nursing homes, and a county Special Services Prom. The Key Club is affiliated with Key Club International and is sponsored by the Long Beach Island Kiwanis Club. New members are welcome. Dues are $10 per year.
Faculty Advisor: Margaret Malley mmalley@srsd.net
Model Congress/Model UN are designed for students interested in national and international affairs. Students prepare for events at the University of Pennsylvania and World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, in which they will participate in the appropriate political system. Students will write legislation for an assigned committee then present and debate the legislation at competitions. Students gain an in-depth understanding, appreciation, and practical knowledge for our political system. Due to limited spaces available in this club, an essay contest is conducted early in the school year to determine membership.
Faculty Advisor: Hank Klos hklos@srsd.net
https://sites.google.com/srsd.org/hklos/clubs-activities/model-congress-model-un
Movie Club is a place where we get together and discuss all things movie related. Whether it is through debate, movie trivia, or watching our favorite movie clips, it is the perfect club if you are interested in film and cinema!
Faculty Advisor: Thomas Corliss tcorliss@srsd.net
National Honor Society: https://www.srsd.net/HighSchool/Stulife/NationalHonorSociety
Newspaper – The Rampage is a student produced publication whose staff is composed of students from grades 9-12. Staff members conduct interviews, do research and otherwise gather data in order to produce high caliber, journalistically sound articles that range from hard news through sports and human-interest pieces. The Rampage strives to reflect the interaction between the surrounding community and the school population. Find the Rampage on https://sites.google.com/a/srsd.org/rampage/ .
Faculty Advisors:
Jennifer Abbato jabbato@srsd.net
Steve Derion sderion@srsd.net
Photography Club meets twice a month to help polish your photo skills or challenge them depending on what you are looking for. Prior knowledge of the digital darkroom is helpful but not necessary.
Faculty Advisor: Melissa Ardoin mardoin@srsd.net
Pickleball Club is for anyone who loves to play pickleball! We meet two days a week after school, you will learn new skills, and have the chance to play competitive games of singles and doubles.
Faculty Advisors:
Ryan Fredrickson rfredrickson@srsd.net
Nicholas Herring nherring@srsd.net
Robotics Club: We build and program Lego Technic and Mindstorm parts, code them, and battle against each other. We program the robots with unique competitive functions. Another opportunity is our life-size robot that we are working on rebuilding and programming.
Faculty Advisors:
Peter Egan pegan@srsd.net
Caroline Murphy cmurphy@srsd.net
SADD (Students Against Drunk Drivers/Destructive Decisions) is a peer-to-peer education, prevention, and activism organization dedicated to empowering students to successfully confront the daily risks and pressures of life. Student safety and positive decision-making are at the core of the club’s mission. For further details, visit www.sadd.org.
Faculty Advisor: There is currently no advisor for this club.
Ski/Snowboard Club is a student-funded club that provides an opportunity for Southern Regional High School students to enjoy the activities of skiing and snowboarding during the winter months. Planning two trips per season to various mountain resorts in our area, students will have time to practice their skills or simply have fun with each other in the snow!
Faculty Advisors:
Peter Egan pegan@srsd.net
Soldier Support Club is intended to raise awareness and respect for both active members of the United States military as well as veterans. The focus is to work closely with local American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), the Veterans Administration (VA), and Ocean County Veterans Services to address the national and local needs of military veterans. The continued support for Southern Regional alumni currently serving will also be a priority for the club.
Faculty Advisors:
Hank Klos hklos@srsd.net
https://sites.google.com/srsd.org/hklos/clubs-activities/soldier-support-club
Student Council has the privilege of discussing and helping to formulate school policies that affect student activities and school life in general. It promotes an understanding of school traditions among students, and it fosters school spirit. The Student Council solicits input from students and is the collective voice of the student body.
Faculty Advisor: Steve Derion sderion@srsd.net
STYLE (Student Teambuilding Youth Leadership Experience) is a student youth leadership program where members are trained in leadership skills and are then asked to use them.
Faculty Advisors:
Marci Bleam mbleam@srsd.net
Eli Defranca edefranca@srsd.net
Varsity Club consists of members of the high school sport teams that do community service. A varsity letter is not a requirement.
Faculty Advisor: Jenna Lombardo jlombardo@srsd.net
Video Game Club is where students can share their passion and explore the wide array of video games available today. Students will have the opportunity to play and discuss video games each meeting. The goal of the club is to build relationships and improve each individual’s gaming skills.
Faculty Advisor: Dan Dreher ddreher@srsd.net
Watch Club is a monthly meeting for people who like watches. We discuss history, social aspects, and the inner workings of various wristwatch styles and brands.
Faculty Advisor: Kerry Rossi krossi2@srsd.net
World Language Clubs: French, German, Japanese, Latin, and Spanish clubs are for students interested in learning more about the language, the people and their customs. Membership is open to all interested students.
Faculty Advisor:
French - Beverly Skodi bskodi@srsd.net
German - Vasiliki Matthew vmatthew@srsd.net
Japanese - Susan Wagner swagner@srsd.net
Latin - Steve Schaffer sschaffer1@srsd.net
Spanish - Julie Suarez jsuarez@srsd.net
World Language Honor Society: https://www.srsd.net/HighSchool/Departments/WorldLanguage/docs/Requirements%20for%20Induction%2023-24.pdf
Yoga Club is an all-level club that meets 3 times a month for a 30-minute class after school. We provide the mats and a comfortable space to take class. Students can drop in at any time during the year. There are no requirements for attendance.
Faculty Advisor: Kelly Cammarata kcammarata@srsd.net
To get more information on any of these organizations contact the advisor, your guidance counselor, or any administrator.
