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Welcome to the student activities program at Upper Arlington High School. Our high school strives to offer a diversified group of student activities, and we encourage student involvement.
This handbook is an overview of many Upper Arlington High School activities. We hope this information will promote your interest and involvement.
Emilie Greenwald, Assistant Principal
Max Hamman, Assistant Principal
Jay Powell, Assistant Principal
Chris Potts Athletic DirectorThe Board of Education recognizes that a complete extra-curricular program based upon student interest assists in the total education of students. While emphasis is given to intellectual growth, diversified opportunities must be provided for students who wish to participate in the program. All such programs must contribute to the goals of general education to justify their existence in the curriculum.
The purposes of the extra-curricular program are:
- to afford an opportunity for participation by all students who desire to take part and meet the academic standards for eligibility;
- to allow the participant to develop maximum self-potential;
- to create an atmosphere that will promote a positive social attitude;
- to provide an opportunity to extend student interest beyond the classroom experience, within and outside the community;
- to provide an opportunity to develop skills and attitudes which can be employed in daily life and in the wise use of leisure time; and
- to provide an opportunity for teachers and instructors to view the student in a variety of activities.
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS (ATHLETIC, EXTRA-CURRICULAR AND CO-CURRICULAR)
High school students must meet the following academic requirements in order to participate in athletics, extra-curricular activities, or co-curricular activities:
- A student must earn at least a 2.0 grade point average in order to be eligible for participation. The GPA will be calculated each grading period, and eligibility can be maintained, gained, or lost each grading period.
- A student's eligibility will be determined according to his or her GPA for each nine-week grading period. A student's eligibility will be determined by examining each nine-week GPA independently of prior grading periods.
- In addition to the above requirements, a UAHS student athlete must qualify under all rules established by the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA). Which includes: "During the preceding grading period, the student must have received passing grades in a minimum of five one-credit courses or the equivalent which count toward graduation."
The Arlingtonian is the student newsmagazine offering students one Credit for the one period per day course. Staff members who would like to write on the paper are chosen from Journalism II classes and must complete an application for a specific position in the Spring of the previous year. Students who wish to be involved in photography, advertising, art or business positions may apply to the staff without taking Journalism I and II. The workshop style, performance-based course gives students Experience in publishing a newsmagazine every four weeks including writing, editing, photography, design, and financing skills.
Carol Hemmerly - Advisor
The high school Art Club is open to all students who are interested in joining friends for art-related activities. These activities can take the form of sketching trips to the zoo or the river or field trips to the galleries. Art Club members may want to work from a model or work in the photography dark room. The activities of the club are entirely up to the membership group. A membership fee is charged and special materials provided by each member.
Melissa Haines - Advisor
Fall
Winter
Spring
Cheerleading (Football) - Chris Hayes
Basketball (Boys) - Tim Casey
Baseball - Ron Mautz
Cross Country - Dale Hartney
Basketball (Girls) - Mike Kerr
Crew (Boys) - Chris Swartz
Field Hockey - Nikki Wimsatt
Cheerleading (Basketball) - Sarah Srnec
Crew (Girls) -Tino Benedetti
Football - Mike Golden
Diving - Kelly King
Lacrosse (Boys) - Ted Wolford
Golf (Boys) - Doug Geckeler
Gymnastics - Shelly Main
Lacrosse (Girls) - Wendy Gallapoo
Golf (Girls) - Mike Good
Ice Hockey - Jay Graham
Softball - Jim Amato
Soccer (Boys) - Curt Bixel
Swimming (Boys) - Kevin Chapman
Tennis (Boys) - Amos Allison
Soccer (Girls) - Bob McGee
Swimming (Girls) - Dan Peterkowski
Track - Dale Hartney, Dan Rohrs
Tennis (Girls) - Shaun Stamps
Wrestling - Grant McCormick
Volleyball (Boys) TBA
Volleyball (Girls) - Erin Mayne
Water Polo (Boys) - Jim Roberts
Water Polo (Girls) Dan Peterkowski
Stage Crew is intended for the student with an interest in the technical aspects of theatrical production. Students will learn how to operate stage equipment, including the fire curtain, counterweight, sound, and computer lighting systems.
Students have the opportunity to work all events in the auditorium, including assembly programs during the school day and evening programs.
David Hammond - Advisor
Bocce Club
The purpose of the club will focus around the social and popular game of Bocce. Bocce dates back to 4000 B.C. and we want to bring it into the new millennium here in UA. Club activities will include participating in and holding a tournament and playing Bocce on a regular basis. Meetings are held once per month.
Rob Soccorsi– Advisor
The Character Enrichment Team was originally formed as an Interact Club and sponsored by the Tri-Village Rotary Club. The Character Enrichment Team sponsors activities that support cultural awareness and ethical behavior at Upper Arlington High School.
Erin Mayne- Advisor
Play chess? Want to learn? Whether you are a master or just learning the moves, check out Chess Club. The goal is to learn and to have fun. Play pick-up games at our weekly meetings. Individual or simultaneous. Untimed or speed. Maybe a bit of Chinese chess, shogi, or bug house, too. Compete in tournaments. We’ve got boards, pieces and clocks. Or bring your own. It’s your move!
Jeff Reinhardt - Advisor
Cinema Club
Because most people are not ready or disposed to watching Fellini or Bergman films, the types of movies that we show are mostly modern classics. Examples would be: The Usual Suspects, My Left Foot, Platoon, Clockwork Orange, etc. The point of the club is not simply to get together to watch movies. We also analyze and critique each film. We try to feature films that are renowned for something specific. For example, My Left Foot is known for its excellent acting; Platoon displays great character conflict and development. At the end of each meeting, we decide together what we will watch for our next session. Since we sometimes show R-rated movies, students must have a parental permission form on file to participate.We meet Saturdays twice a month (days and times vary).
Rikki Santer – Advisor
Clay Club is a student organization offering students the
opportunity to
pursue their interests in the ceramic art form. Students may work
with the
potters wheel as well as hand building. Clay Club provides
students with an
excellent opportunity to work at their own pace while enhancing skills
through one on one instruction. No experience necessary and
beginners are
welcome. Clay Club will meet every Thursday from October to the
beginning of March. Students are responsible for their own materials.
Mark Nagel - Advisor
Dead Theologians Society
Dead Theologians Society is a nationally recognized Catholic group for teens to provide opportunities to learn about history, faith, saints, etc.
Jake Tawney – Advisor
Democratic Club
The Democratic Club is for politically active students interested in discussing a variety of topics involving the Democratic Party. If you are interested in the Democratic Party and the upcoming elections please show up at our first meeting in September.
Karen Carr – Advisor
Drama Club (UACT)
The Drama Club of the high school is called UACT, Upper Arlington Community Theatre. It is open to all students interested in any aspect of theater and offers varying levels of involvement. The main focus of this club is to produce the fall and spring plays, the winter musical (in cooperation with the Vocal Music Department), and the "Respect Yourself" skits that are done as a service project for the Hastings' and Jones' eight grade health classes. Auditions for each production are open to all UAHS students and there are a wide range of activities for students who prefer the technical side of theatre: from set construction and painting through costuming, program design, publicity, props and stage crew. Additionally, club meetings run by the student officers are scheduled around the rehearsals of the main productions. They include a brief business meeting and then an activity of improv or theater games. Students also typically write, direct, and produce SkitFest, a night of one-acts, and whatever other activities the club members choose. Examples of past choices include attending the Renaissance Festival, A Broadway Series show and producing the 24 hour play.
Anne Maag – Advisor
Drug Free Student Leaders' Group
As an answer to the need for communicating a drug-free lifestyle to younger students, the Drug-Free Senior Leaders' Group was formed. Although Upper Arlington educates its students well from elementary through high school on the dangers of chemical abuse, integrating this education with students communicating the drug-free message to other students enhances the effectiveness of the message. Younger students at the high school, middle schools, and elementary schools need upper classmen to discredit the rumor that all high school students use drugs, alcohol, or tobacco. The members of the DFSLG show through example that students can participate in high school activities and enjoy doing so while drug free.
The following are some of the activities in which the DFSLG participates: Student Leadership Training Program, including training at Camp Lazarus, further intensive training at the high school, and BEAR Camp high school peer trainers; District Chemical Abuse Prevention Council at Central Office; DARE program at the elementary schools; Prom Promise, Red Ribbon Week activities; visitations to the middle schools; and presentations to various organizations throughout the school year.
Mike King - Advisor
Dungeons & Dragons
The Dungeons and Dragons club is a group that meets weekly after school to play Dungeons and Dragons. The club meets from 3:15 until around 4:30 each week. Students typically play D&D each week, however other role-playing games are also options if students are interested.
Brian Chandler – Advisor
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Environmental Club is for students interested in helping the environment in various ways. Some of the activities of the club include recycling in the school, a dodgeball tournament to raise money, the Environmental Fair and litter clean ups. Meetings are generally held twice per month.
Jane Hunt – Advisor
Established in 1999, the Upper Arlington High School Fencing Club (UAFC) is looking for new members to compete in this year's tournament circuit. The UAFC starts its season off in September and runs through April. Meeting days are every Tuesday and Thursday after school. Off season athletes are encouraged to come join, a great way to stay fit, hone your reflexes and have fun. Internal competitions are held monthly.
Don Stanko- AdvisorFrench Club
All French students who are interested in expanding their connection with the Francophone world are invited to join The UAHS French Club. Over the course of the school year club members will engage in numerous after school activities and outings where language and culture will be the focal point. Some possibilities include viewing French movies, cooking, caroling, dining in French restaurants, interacting with native speakers and much more! Meetings will take place once a month.
Traci Erickson, Lisa Markovich & Julia Voegt-Brooking – Advisors
Gay-Straight Alliance
Gay-Straight Alliance is a student organization whose goal is to provide a supportive environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered (LGBT) students and their straight allies (LGBTA). It also aims to make the school a safe place for all students, no matter their sexual orientation or identity, and to raise awareness of the LGBTA community.
Richard Duarte – Advisor
German Club
The German Club offers German students opportunities to experience German culture first hand! Students will participate in social activities related to German and Germany and strengthen the ties with German communities in and outside of Columbus. Tentative activities and projects for this year include: watching German movies, Oktoberfest, Fasching/Karneval celebration, helping Jones' German students with their German-American Week Party, serving as student ambassadors to visiting German merchants at the Strizelmarkt, helping with the Dresden-Columbus sister city project, and more! The club is open to students who have taken at least one year of German. Meeetings and activities will take place about once a month.
Tricia Fellinger – Advisor
The Upper Arlington Schools have agreed to sponsor the building of a home for a low income family in association with the Greater Columbus Habitat for Humanity. Students, staff members, parents and interested community members will be invited to assist in fundraising and construction for the "UA School House," an 1,1100 square foot, three-bedroom structure. Habitat for Humanity's mission is to eliminate poverty housing from the world by building simple, affordable homes in safe environments. The family selected for the UA School House will donate at least 375 hours of "sweat equity" toward their home before construction is finished.
Betty Giammar - Advisor
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) makes an important difference in the lives of youth and in their families, schools, workplaces and communities. It positions young people to take the lead, build relationships, balance roles, take control of their futures and find their unique place in the world.
Pam Meadows - Advisor
The Harry Potter club is an organization that is devoted to the world of Harry Potter. Meetings are held throughout the year and always contain several exciting Harry Potter activities. New "wizards & witches" are sorted during each meeting and Harry Potter news and trivia are discussed as well. Harry Potter Club is perfect for anyone who's aware of Hogwarts, Albus Dumbledore, & quidditch, & is a fan of the work of J. K. Rowling. Muggles & new members always welcome!
Chris Hayes – Advisor
Health Care and Medicine Club
All students will be able to gain valuable knowledge throughout his or her experience in the HealthCare and Medicine Club. Sessions will be after school on Thursdays. Topics and ideas for this club include fundraising for walk-a-thons, volunteering at nursing homes and hospitals, having guest speakers, discussing the latest progress in the medical field relating to fields including but not limited to infectious diseases, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and different vaccinations.
Students will be able to feel a sense of pride and feel good knowing they have contributed to making a better community. Also, this club provides opportunities for prospective medical students or students eager to learn more about the health care field. Because of the wide range of topics that will be presented and discussed, any student is welcome in this club.
Dr. James Heironimus– Advisor
"In the Know" is an academic challenge game for high school students of Central Ohio. It is a single elimination competition sponsored and televised by WOSU. We meet after school two (2) times per week. We are also involved in a Saturday morning tournament with several local high schools. During these sessions we study areas of history, literature, science, math, music and art. We practice for competitions by playing against old video tapes and simulating games with our buzzer system.
Phil Lampe - Advisor
Interact is a Rotary-sponsored service club for young people ages 14-18 that gives young people an opportunity to participate in fun, meaningful service projects. Members participate in activities to enhance their leadership skills, serve their community, and expand international understanding. Interact also offers a chance to make friends across borders and oceans. Interactors learn about different cultures, promote good will between nations, and sometimes even travel abroad to work with their international service partners. Meetings are held twice a month.
Pam Meadows – Advisor
Investment Club
Investment Club’s purpose is to give students experience in participating in various equity markets. Club members will have a chance to participate in a virtual stock market game. Guest speakers visit from time to time to help instruct students on methods of analyzing and selecting stocks. Meetings are generally held weekly.
Betsy Sidor – Advisor
Literary Arts Magazine (bare)
Though any UAHS student may submit literary or artistic works for
publication, only works selected by the BARE staff will be published. To
belong to the staff of BARE, a student should have an interest in creative
writing or art, and be able to commit to attending scheduled meetings. These
are usually held from 3:15 to 4:00 on Wednesdays from late September till
March, then several times a week during final layout. The work of the staff
is to produce the annual edition of BARE, which publishes student poems,
short stories, essays, photographs, and art work. The responsibilities of
the staff include selecting pieces for publication and designing BARE's
graphics and layout. In addition, the staff helps raise funds to meet
printing costs and assists in publicizing and selling the finished product.
Nancy Volksen, Faculty Advisor
The mathematician Poincare once said, "The pursuit of an idea is as exciting as the pursuit of a whale." Do you agree? Then check out Math Club! Improve your problem solving skills. Learn new concepts. Explore the history of mathematics and compete in tournaments, such as the American Mathematics Competition (AMC), Ohio Math League (OHML), and the Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics (OCTM) contest, among others. We may even tell a few math jokes.
Mr. Bolognese and Mr. Reinhardt, Advisors
In 1978 the National Art Education Association began the National Art Honor Society program specifically for high school students, grades 11 & 12 for the purpose of inspiring and recognizing those students who have shown an outstanding ability in art, and to bring art education to the attention of the school and community. Junior and senior art students must present two and a half completed credits in visual art and maintain a grade point average of 3.5 in those classes to be eligible for membership. Selected students are honored at an awards program and are eligible for various art scholarships.
Donna Cornwell, Advisor
Teachers participate in the selection of students of junior and senior ranking for National Honor Society, a national organization for the recognition of outstanding students. Membership in National Honor Society is an honor and is based equally upon scholarship, leadership, service, and character.Students new to Upper Arlington High School who have been honored with membership in a chapter of National Honor Society from another high school chapter will be granted membership to U Alpha Chapter's membership requirements.
MaryAnne Nyeste - Advisor
The Norwester is a Journalism III class which meets daily to produce a
nationally award-winning student yearbook. Students learn the elements of
journalistic writing, photography, layout and design, business principles, and marketing of a $160,000 publication. Students must apply in the spring for the following year's staff. Journalism I is highly recommended for those looking to write for the yearbook staff.
Carol Hemmerly - Advisor
Are you an expert at being a teenager at Upper Arlington High School? At being the new kid on the block? At struggling with algorithms? At being cut from a team? At making friends? Then Peer Collaboration is for you. The program is looking for experts!
Peer Collaboration provides interested students with the opportunity to help peers in both social and academic settings. You can volunteer to work with a teacher in the classroom, provide academic help to individuals during study hall, participate in presentations, and attend leadership workshops throughout the year. Training is required for all Peer Collaborators and is offered each fall and spring. To register see the Peer Collaboration Facilitators in the Student Community Connection Office (SCC Office) located on the second floor of the Learning Center.
Nancy Botti (487-5290) & Leah Miller ( 487-5361) – Co-Advisors
Philosophy Club convenes once every 2-4 weeks with the purpose of allowing students a venue in which they may discuss some of life's big questions withother students. What is real? What is the nature of God? What is truth? How can one live a moral and authentic life? These and many other questions will be discussed in a respectful and interactive atmosphere. Students learn and practice the Socratic Method as the chief intellectual device for discovering truths in arguments. Students from all four grade-levels and adiversity of spiritual, religious, and philosophical backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Advisor - Joe Endres
Photo Club gives students with an interest in photography an opportunity to explore the many possibilities of this exciting visual art medium. Group projects, individual instruction, and access to the school's darkroom and digital photo imaging equipment are some of the features the club offers to those students wishing to pursue their interests in photography as a visual art form. No prior photographic experience is necessary but members must provide their own camera, film, and supplies for projects. Photo Club meets twice a month on a regular basis throughout the school year.
Scott Wittenburg - Advisor
Quill and Scroll is a national honor society for student journalists.
To apply, students must be a sophomore, junior or senior and be in
the upper third of the class scholastically. The student must also have shown
superior work in some phase of high school journalism (that is, writing, editing,
photography, art, business, broadcasting, management, or design)
and must be recommended by the adviser of the publication. The group elects
officers and in the spring sponsors a special program for the print journalism staffs as well as an initiation ceremony and dinner.
Carol Hemmery - Advisor
Republicans Club
The Republicans Club is for politically active students and is open to everyone. The club will participate in many functions such as Liberal vs. Conservative debates, group viewings of the State of the Union and presidential debates, guest speakers from the local Republican party, etc. The club will be part of a national organization known as TARS (Teen Age Republicans). This club will welcome students from both sides of the political spectrum , but will have a conservative tilt.
Mike Kerr – Advisor
The Scotland Exchange is usually comprised of 12 students that go through an application process in the spring of each year and are then selected to participate in an exchange program with Madras College in St Andrews Scotland. Each student hosts a student from Scotland in October of the following year and then they travel to Scotland in February to stay with the student they hosted. The group puts on various fundraisers during the year to help defray costs for the trip.
Brian Chandler, Advisor
The Service Club at Upper Arlington High School consists of students who distinguish themselves from their peers by focusing outward rather than inward. Through one-time, weekly, monthly, and yearly projects, students learn the fulfillment found by lending their time and talent to others. Activities also include fundrasiers solely for charity. Meetings occur weekly on Thursday in room 204 at 3:15.
Joe Chatlos - Advisor
Ski Club, a great recreational experience with adult supervision, provides the student with an excellent use of their leisure time. Ski Club offers six nights of skiing at Mad River Mountain with transportation provided. The student buses leave the high school at 4:00 PM, returning around 10:45 PM. Anyone may be a member of this club whether they can ski or not; lessons are available. Skis can be rented. Additional weekend trips may take place to Holiday Valley Ski Resort in New York. More Info . .
Kelly Scott - Advisor
The Spanish Club at UAHS was designed to give students an opportunity to develop their knowledge of different Spanish speaking cultures. Members of the club are also interested in becoming involved with the Spanish speaking community in the Columbus area. Another goal is to share their knowledge with other members of the UA community. Some possible activities include: Singing Spanish Christmas carols to elderly people in retirements homes, reading Spanish story books to children at the library and volunteering at local Spanish speaking facilities.
Karen Ritz – Advisor
Involvement in Speech and Debate is highly valued by College Admission Committees. The debate team is a student activity designed to provide students with an intellectual challenge as well as to develop their communication and social skills. Students compete in 12 different categories of competition. These include debate, current events speaking, and several theatre type acting events. The team sponsors the student directory to help pay for tournaments. Parents and students must also share some of the expense throughout the year. There are no prerequisites for becoming a member. The students must have only the desire to work hard and to do their best. At a minimum, the team meets on Mondays after school from 3:15 - 4:30. Extra meetings are arranged as they become necessary.
Chris Goddard - Advisor Voice Mail # 487-5240 ext. 421 or email
The UAHS chapter of STAND, a student anti-genocide
coalition, provides a way for students concerned about the genocide
in Darfur to take meaningful action. It organizes national events and local
chapters to coordinate student's efforts to fight genocide. STAND's
main objectives are to increase consciousness, both nationally and abroad,
about presently
occurring genocides; to take nonpartisan political action for a swift and
sustainable solution
to the crisis; to raise funds for humanitarian relief of refugees and
internally displaced
persons; to coordinate national and international efforts to achieve the
three goals
above.
Advisors - Carolyn Barger & Alison McPherson
Student Council, an organization in which all of its members (six students per
grade
level) must be elected to their respective positions, offers students a
place to voice their concerns. The administration and community can also
come to the Student Council members if they have any questions or concerns.
Student Council members meet regularly and sometimes work on weekends.
Student Council not only organizes social events, but also works to promote
school spirit. Student Council plans and funds the Homecoming Dance as well
an annual Spring event. Additionally, members participate in the Jingle Bell
Run, Spirit of Giving Week, and Adopt-a-Family during December. Student
Council coordinates elections for the Homecoming Court and Class Officers.
Members also choose the recipient of the Joe Comley Media
Scholarship.
Kim Brown & Karen D’Eramo - Co-Advisors
Table tennis (ping pong) is a sport for any individual who is interested in enjoying the game, spending time with friends who share a common interest and working on their KILLERSPIN shots!!! Join us for some exciting, rewarding fun. Practice and play take place on the 2nd floor of the Learning Center... day of the week and time TBD.
Mary-Madora Mak – Advisor (ESL, 2nd fl. LC)
The Upper Arlington Talent Show raises proceeds for Columbus area non-profit organizations. Each year students choose an organization to support through fundraising of ticket sales, food sales, silent auctions and student activities. The event is sponsored by the high school and showcases talent which includes, dance, music, comedy and more.
Anthony Naska - Advisor
Team Delta Max is a group that strives to encourage students to make
positive life choices regarding the use of drugs and alcohol. Activities
include organizing The Max, a student-led drug & alcohol-free event that
occurs several times throughout the school year. All students are welcome
to get involved.
Visit the Team Delta Max Website
Erin Mayne - Advisor
he UA Ultimate Frisbee Club is a recreational club for people who like to play ultimate frisbee. The guiding principles for the club are to practice good sportsmanship and have fun -- a whole lot of fun in fact. Anyone is welcome to come out and join us, whether you've been playing for years or even if you've never played before. We play once or twice a week -- look for fliers around the school or announcements on the TV for information about the first games of the year. Or else just talk to a member or the club advisor for details.
Mike Hunt – Advisor
Upper Arlington Student Foundation
The Upper Arlington Student Foundation, established at the High School in the fall of 2005, is a student-led foundation based on providing service and funding service projects targeting the school district and community. Approximately 20 students from every UAHS service organization comprise the Foundation's Board. These organizations include Student Council, Interact Club, Habitat for Humanity, Environmental Club, Peer Collaboration, Investment Club, National Honor Society, etc. Officers are elected each May to serve the following school year. Morning meetings are held twice monthly at 7:30 at the High School.
Nancy Botti - Advisor
WARL is the club that gets you ready for the twenty-first century with television video broadcasting that students learn to use by hands-on application. You don't have to be a video nut to be video aware: WARL is where it all happens!
Amanda Fountain - Advisor
The Young Independents Club is for anyone willing to forgo party lines and participate in an open forum style discussion on current domestic and international events. The club wants to create an awareness of alternative perspectives and encourage students to truly think about what they believe in.
Sean Martin – Advisor