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Advisor: Mr. Anthony Geehan
Advisor’s Email Addresses: ageehan@medford.k12.ma.us

Information: See Mr. Geehan in C209 for details.

Advisor: Mr. Joel Menasha
Advisor’s Email Address: jmenasha@medford.k12.ma.us
Regular Meeting Day and Time:  Every other Wednesday, 2:20-3:20 pm
Meeting Location: Outside the Hope Chest, next to the 3rd Floor Cafeteria

Information: Students meet twice a month (more as needed) to support our effort to be sure all MHS/MVTHS have access to clothing and school supplies as needed. **Students earn community service hours for all club participation time** During each meeting we make efforts to ensure the Hope Chest closet is organized and inviting to the school community. This includes sorting new donations, organizing clothing, removing clothing that does not belong, and taking inventory of what items might be needed. We also check the school supply closets throughout the school to ensure they are stocked and available for students. We spend time discussing outreach and ways to reach as many students as possible, particularly around the times of year additional clothing may be most needed, such as winter or prom.

Advisor's Email Address: asaulnier@medford.k12.ma.us
Regular Meeting Day and Time: Wednesdays from 2:30-3:30 pm
Meeting Location: Room C315 at Medford High School

Information: Interact is a student-led organization that actively works to promote the belief that everyone at Medford High School deserves to feel recognized, empowered, and involved. Interact focuses on monthly themes that we chose together to challenge and strengthen our diverse population here at MHS through community building activities, creative service learning projects, and volunteer opportunities. Interact is sponsored by the Medford Rotary Club and promotes the motto "Service Above Self." At each meeting, we open with sharing a rose, thorn and a bud we are looking forward to, as a way to give members the chance to take a mindful minute to check in with each others real lives before we start. We love to collaborate with other clubs and run activities like the Halloween costume contest, March Madness Basketball Tournament and MHS Block Party every spring. Follow us on tiktok, snap, Instagram or Facebook. Our door is always open. Come by C315 any Wednesday after school.

Advisor: Ms fee

Advisor: Ms. Heather McLaughlin
Advisor’s Email Address: hmclaughlin@medford.k12.ma.us

Information: Students qualify for membership in the National Honor Society by establishing an exceptional record of scholarship, leadership, character and service.  Contact Mr. Scialdoni to learn more about how to apply and prerequisites for application to NHS.
An NHS-run tutoring and support service will occur in the library after school Mondays through Thursdays.

Advisors: Ms. Sandra Savini, Chef Ethan Pearlstein
Advisors’ Email Addresses: ssavini@medford.k12.ma.us epearlstein@medford.k12.ma.us

Officers: Co-Presidents: Jaclyn Branley, and Vittor Carvalho; Vice President: Benjamin Wirz; Secretary: Victoria de Souza; Treasurer: Sacha Silvia.

Meetings: First Wednesday of the month in V214. Listen to morning announcements incase of new 'pop up' meetings

Information: Students qualify for membership in the National Technical Honor Society by establishing an exceptional record of scholarship, leadership, character and service.  Contact Ms. Savini to learn more about how to apply and prerequisites for application to NTHS.

Advisor: Ms. Saioa Diez
Advisor’s Email Address: sdiez@medford.k12.ma.us
Regular Meeting Day and Time: Wednesday twice a month from 2:25-3:30pm
Meeting Location: Room C101 at Medford High School

Club Officers: Tenzin Rinchen, Natalee Daranuwat, Rakshitha Shanker Ganesh, and Tenzin Ihadon

Information: Students for Societies goal is not only dedicated to serving the homeless, but also helping students and writing to form a better community through working with Tufts Medical Center Cancer center and St. Jude’s Hospital as well as Boston Children Hospital.  Students will be able to choose from several different options of volunteering and we will do fundraisers as well. You can do anything from making food for the homeless, decorate bags for the homeless, make cards for the kids at hospitals, etc.

Advisors: Ms. Sandra Savini
Advisors’ Email Addresses: ssavini@medford.k12.ma.us 
Meeting Location: Medford Vocational-Technical High School Health Assisting Room

Information: A student organization open to Vocational students who are enrolled in non-traditional Vocational programs. This club offers opportunities to students to increase parity in their programs and to offer support to one another while they share their experiences. Examples of non-traditional would be female students in the building trades and male students enrolled in health assisting, child care, and the cosmetology programs. Students take part in state-wide conferences and activities to increase their future career opportunities and network with other students, as well as professionals in their technical fields.

Advisor: Ms. Cirigliano
Advisor’s Email Address: lCirigliano@medford.k12.ma.us
Regular Meeting Day and Time: Thursdays at 2:30 pm
Meeting Location: C105

Club Officers: Kaitlyn Truong, Brandon Pham, Justin Cho, Amy Nguyen

Information: The Asian Club endeavors to share Asian culture school-wide and create a forum for students to meet and work together, as well as participate in community service learning.  All are welcome!  Only those students who regularly attend (never missing more than two consecutive meetings) are considered members.

Advisor: Mr. Dello Russo
Advisor's Email Address: cdellorusso@medford.k12.ma.us
Regular Meeting Day and Time: Thursdays at 2:30
Meeting Location: Cafe 3

Information: The Black Student Union thrives to create a healthy school environment where our peers are learning and participating in black culture. At a school where there are students from so many different cultures, they must be represented throughout. We perform traditional black dances from around the world and through the decades, read works by black authors. We hope to continue to encourage the growth of diversity in our staff and students. 

Advisors: Mr. Menasha

Information: The Gay-Straight Alliance is collaboration between students of all sexual orientations who work to promote unity, tolerance, and respect for LGBT students and staff at Medford High.  The GSA organizes various events of a social or activist nature, and on occasion we get involved in area LGBT events and organizations after school and on weekends.

Advisor: Angelica Llavata-Gascon
Advisors' Email Address: allavatagascon@medford.k12.ma.us
Regular Meeting Day and Time: Tuesday, 2:20 to 3:15
Meeting Location: Room C203 at Medford High School

Club Captains: Meriem and Linnaea
Treasurer: Ana Julia
Media Manager: Ava

Mission: The purpose of the World Language & Culture Club is to provide students the opportunity to expand the diversity of all the cultures. We will emphasize the  Hispanic, Italian and French speaking cultures. Furthermore our Club mission is to open minds to other cultures present in our community  with Respect, Tolerance and Kindness. This club explores different aspects of the cultures: food,  popular holiday celebrations, music and dancing, guest speakers and Fundraisers for Seniors excelling in our MHS  Activities include regular meetings, fundraisers for seniors, museum tours, community service, movies, and lots of fun !!

• Membership is open to all.
• Weekly meetings.
• Collaborate with the other clubs.
• Celebrate all the holidays of the countries that speak French, Italian and Spanish.
• Guest speakers
• Kodak moments on Halloween and Winter break.
• Car Wash
• Jingle Bell Festival
• Carnival Dance
• Spirit Week

Regular Meeting Day and Time: Wednesdays at 2:30
Meeting Location: Room C119 at Medford High School

Information: The Garden Club meets throughout the year to plan, maintain and promote the community garden at MHS.  We work with other departments and clubs at MHS to support sustainable agriculture and healthy diets.   No prior gardening experience is necessary.  Any student, especially those interested in the environment, food, or education, can join.

Roots & Shoots is the Jane Goodall Institute's international and humanitarian program for young people. Our mission is to foster respect and compassion for all living things, to promote understanding of all cultures and beliefs, and to inspire each individual to take action to make the world a better place for people, animals and the environment. All Roots & Shoots members, from preschool to university, demonstrate their care and concern for living things through service projects in their communities and on a global level.  Roots & Shoots is guided by Dr. Jane's philosophy that "every individual matters, every individual has a role to play, every individual makes a difference." Roots & Shoots members learn the importance of caring for others and at the same time develop self-respect, self-confidence, and hope for the future. We work together and have fun making the world a better place.

Advisor: Mr. Eric Esner
Advisor’s Email Addresses: eesner@medford.k12.ma.us

Co-Captains: Sania Benipal, Claire Gingo

Information: See Mr. Esner in C111 for details.

Advisor: Mr. Brophy
Advisor’s Email Address: 

Club Officers: General Secretary: Noah Yurasko; The Under General Secretary: Emma Benaoui; Secretary: Darren Truong ; Treasurer: Sierra Isbill

Advisor: Ms. Candace Van Aken
Advisor’s Email Address: cvanaken@medford.k12.ma.us
Regular Meeting Day and Time: Fridays 2:30-3:30 Meeting Location: Room A203 at Medford High School

Information: The Mission of the Medford High School Art Club is to promote a spirit of fellowship and social interaction for those students interested in the arts; to provide creative opportunities for its members; to enhance the visual environment; to promote originality; and to encourage community involvement with and an awareness of high school fine art.  No previous art experience necessary.

Advisor: Ms. Haley Rello
Advisor’s Email Address: hrello@medford.k12.ma.us

Advisor’s Email Address: hrello@medford.k12.ma.us

Information: The MHS Chorus is open to all students who enjoy singing.  No audition is required. Students not enrolled in chorus class can still participate by attending after-school rehearsals.  A schedule of after-school rehearsals for the fall will be announced shortly; e-mail Mr. Wray if you would like to receive the schedule.  Concerts are held at least twice per year.

Advisors:  Riley Jones
Regular Meeting Day and Time: Drama Club will meet 2-4 times per month.  When preparing for performances, Drama Club will meet according to a specific rehearsal schedule. Information about Drama Club is published when auditions for plays are occurring.
Meeting Location: Caron Theater at Medford High School

Information: As an organization, the Drama Club generates three major productions a year. We seek to incorporate as many students as possible over the course of the entire season. Students can be involved in a variety of positions; whether it is on the stage or behind the scenes.  In addition, Drama Club will be organizing more than just stage performances this year.  There is an audition process for on-stage roles for every production. There is also a general call for stage crew, usually about three weeks before performance.

Advisor: Jean Appolon
Advisor’s Email Address:  jean@jeanappolonexpressions.org
Regular Meeting Day and Time: Monday's from 2:30-3:30

Information: Jean Appolon’s pedagogy is based upon a strong foundation in ballet, Horton technique and Haitian folkloric dance. Developed by Lester Horton, Horton technique emphasizes a whole body, anatomical approach to dance that includes flexibility, strength, coordination and body and spatial awareness to enable unrestricted, dramatic freedom of expression. Jean’s alma mater, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, is known for its strong use of Horton technique, derived from Ailey’s studies with Lester Horton who was his most significant artistic and pedagogical influence. Beyond technique, however, it is Jean’s philosophical approach to teaching dance that is so noteworthy. Jean’s dance classroom provides a uniquely positive and affirming atmosphere in which every student (regardless of their ability and prior training) is deemed inherently capable and artistic. Jean also creates a highly rigorous and challenging environment in which he has the same expectations of every student—to achieve his/her best through personal expression. Jean’s gift as a teacher is that dancers of all abilities leave the same class feeling that they have had a successful experience, regardless of whether they are a beginning or advanced dancer.

Classes: JAE’S after school classes aim to work with students of all movement backgrounds. This 60 minute dance class blends Haitian folkloric and Afro-contemporary techniques. Students will learn JAE choreography with the goal of incorporating those who are interested into short school performances. Program goals and objectives Students will explore dance as a form of communication and connection. Students will focus on the universal benefit of moving together and expressing from the inside out challenging subject matter.

• Students will learn to move through space, using coordination and body awareness.
• Students will learn how movement and dance is a universal language.
• Students will be introduced to Haitian culture through movement, rhythm and music.
• Students will create movement based on various themes.

Advisor: Ms. Sarah Fard
Advisor’s Email Address: sfard@medford.k12.ma.us
Regular Meeting Day and Time: Mondays at 2:30-4:00
Meeting Location: Room A115 at Medford High School

Information: Medford Calling is a group of musicians that regularly collaborate on music making together, whether it be originals or covers. Aside from performing regularly throughout the year, Medford Calling musicians also get a chance to experience unique opportunities. Past events have included songwriting workshops and discussions with local successful musicians, venue bookers, and the chance to record original music at a professional studio.

Advisor: Ms. Chang
Regular Meeting Date and Time: Thursdays 5:30-6 pm
Meeting Location: Room A125 at Medford High School

Information: We rehearse and perform orchestral music of various time periods and genres.  Participants should exhibit the ability to play an orchestral instrument.

Advisor: Mr. Nick Kain
Advisor’s Email Address: nkain@medford.k12.ma.us
Regular Meeting Date and Time: Wednesdays after school in the MHS Library

Information: Come and learn the sport of Kings and Queens, Knights and Bishops, Rooks and Pawns. Chess Club meets on Tuesdays in the library. "Chess helps you concentrate, improve your logic. It teaches you to play by the rules and take responsibility for your actions, how to problem solve in an uncertain environment" - Former World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov.

Advisor: Ms. Riley Jones
Advisor’s Email Address: rjones@medford.k12.ma.us

Advisor: Mr. Nelson Maldonado
Advisor Email: nmaldonado@medford.k12.ma.us
Regular Meeting Date & Time: Tuesdays after school
Meeting Location: Room C118 at Medford High School

Information: Games Club is a club based on games and activities whether it is a card game, board game, or even video game all games are available here! The Games Club will meet on Tuesdays in Mr. Maldonado's room at C118. So let's chew some gum and play games... and we're all out of gum.

Advisor: Mr. Griffin Weigel
Advisor’s Email Address: gweigel@medford.k12.ma.us
Regular Meeting Date and Time: Thursdays 2:30- 3:15
Meeting Location: Room B306 at Medford High School

Information: M3 Outdoor Adventures is an adventure excursion group that combines students from Medford, Malden, and Melrose. Together we learn outdoor skills, go on trips including hiking, biking, skiing and many more. Come by and enjoy the wilderness with us. No prior experience required

Advisor: Ms. Karley Perrin
Advisor’s Email Address: kperrin@medford.k12.ma.us
Regular Meeting Day and Time: Every other Wednesday 2:30 – 3:30 pm
Meeting Location: Room V210 at Medford Vocational-Technical High School

Information: The Anime club is a social group where students meet to share their interest in Anime (Japanese animation). We watch Anime videos, read Manga, play games, and share experiences from the Boston Anime convention held in the spring.

Advisor: Ms. Meghan Coyne
Advisor’s Email Address: mcoyne@medford.k12.ma.us

Information: The American Sign Language club is a brand-new club through CCSR that helps kids to learn the background of sign language along with the language itself. It will be such a great opportunity for students to learn without having to worry about stressors of a regular academic. Students will learn sign language through videos and in person speakers. By joining the club, students can learn a new language at their own pace along with others who share some of the same interests. For more details, please reach out to Annabelle Bolitho (abolitho22@medford.k12.ma.us).

Advisor: Mrs. Maria D’Orsi, Librarian and Betsy Schreuer, Library Assistant 
Advisor’s Email Address: mdorsi@medford.k12.ma.us
Regular Meeting Day and Time: TBD by members
Meeting Location: Library Viewing Room

Information: The Library Book Club and Student Advisory Committee is a casual group for students who like to read and explore different reading formats and genres. Members are free to read what they like and are encouraged to share their thoughts with others but students just listen to the discussion as well. Students run the club and may choose to take on an activity, such as a story walk that a past group created for our day care and preschool students here in the high school.  All levels of reading interest and ability are welcome and encouraged to attend.  For members who are interested in the Student Advisory Committee, members will assist library staff in creating library displays, establishing and adjusting library policies, and offering ideas to help maximize school library services for all students.

Advisor: Ms. Kathryn Cook
Advisor’s Email Address: kcook@medford.k12.ma.us
Regular Meeting Day and Time: Every Tuesday after school
Meeting Location: Media Tech Room

Information: The mission of the club is to create great animation that will be displayed in at least one series or short film.  The goal is that the creations will be shared with others. 

Advisor: Mrs. Maria D’Orsi, Librarian and Betsy Schreuer, Library Assistant
Advisor’s Email Address: mdorsi@medford.k12.ma.us
Regular Meeting Day and Time: 2:30 until the movie ends. Meeting day TBD by members
Meeting Location: Library Viewing Room

Information: Do you like to watch movies? Then join us as we relax after the school day, munch on popcorn and explore the world of cinema, documentaries, anything on film/video.  Students choose the movies and your librarians create the mood in the Viewing Room with a large screen, dimmed lights, comfortable tables and chairs, and the company of a few like-minded friends to share an afternoon at the movies.  All are welcome, including occasional members.

Advisor: Anthony Geehan Advisor’s
Email Address: ageehan@medford.k12.ma.us
Regular Meeting Day and Time: Mustang News class meets Period 3 in Room C213 on B and E days.

Information: In addition, any student may write for the paper; students can send articles to mustangnews@gmail.com. Information: Mustang News - MHS News Online, All the Time! www.mhsmustangnews.com Even if you are not enrolled in the Mustang News class you can still contribute! Interested in writing stories, doing interviews, or shooting video? Come see Mr. Heinegg in C213 or Ms. Goldsberry in the MHS Library. Here are just some of the topics you can help us cover for the Mustang News:

• School and community events
• Sports
• Food and restaurants
• Art, movies, music, concerts, and other entertainment
• Student, teacher, and community member profiles

Your own story ideas In addition, we are also publishing a creative writing and academic magazine called the Mantra, check it out at www.mhsmantra.com.  Students can submit good essays, poems, stories, jpegs of paintings, drawings, cartoons, or videos of original songs or skits to mhsmantra@gmail.com.

Advisor: Mr. David Ambrose Advisor’s
Email Address: dambrose@medford.k12.ma.us
Club Website: WWW.YEARBOOKAVENUE.COM Regular
Meeting Day and Time:  We meet four times a cycle during period 3.  Additionally, we work on the yearbook after school, on the yearbook after school, in Mr. Ambrose's room and from home via the internet.
Location:  Room C114 at Medford High School

Editorial Team: Emma Ademaj, Jack Falco, Lindsay Quinn, Kaitlyn Truong

Information:  Members of the Blue and White yearbook staff design and publish a full-color yearbook using an internet-based publishing program.  Students can pursue their area of interest, whether it is layout and design, photography, business and advertising, writing - or all of the above.  Though our class is currently full, new members are always welcome to work on the book after school.  Joining the yearbook staff is an excellent way to get involved in your school community, and it looks great on your college application - former Blue and White staff members currently attend Harvard, Brown, Boston College, Providence College, the College of the Holy Cross, the University of Maryland, the University of Delaware, and the University of Massachusetts, among many others.

Advisors: Ms. Meghan Coyne
Advisors’ Email Addresses: mcoyne@medford.k12.ma.us

Information: The math team is a club where we participate in math competitions. Most competitions are held after school, although this year we will have the opportunity to compete with other schools at Harvard University. Besides doing mathematics, math team members perform community service and participate in other social activities. “Mathletes” enjoy learning and doing mathematics and can see the beauty in the discipline. Students of all mathematical abilities are welcome.  There are no try-outs to become a member of the math team. The only prerequisite is that you enjoy mathematics.

Advisor: Mr. Samuel Christy
Advisor’s Email Address: schristy@medford.k12.ma.us
Regular Meeting Day and Time: Wednesdays After School; also, the team will meet for longer periods of time (two or sometimes three hours) and over several days per week—perhaps even five days per week—when preparing for a regional robotics competition.  Please join our club with this understanding in mind.
Meeting Location: Room V105 at Medford Vocational Technical High School

Information: The Robotics Team has been established to promote an interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Students learn the skills required to design and build robots including, designing electronic circuits, writing code for embedded devices and using CAD to make custom parts. The ultimate goal of the team is to build an underwater robot for the regional Mate ROV Competition. The competition is generally scheduled for April or May.

Robotics Team 

Advisors: Mr. John Spagnola and Mr. Lou Spagnola
Advisors’ Email Addresses: jspagnola@medford.k12.ma.us and lspagnola@medford.k12.ma.us
Regular Meeting Day and Time: Please see advisors for information
Meeting Location: Graphic Design Room (V110)

Information: SkillsUSA is a 350,000+ national membership association serving high school, college and middle school students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, including health occupations, and for further education. SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. Think of it as the Olympics for Vocational Education. Are you good at what you do? Want to prove it? Compete within your shop, at a day trip against other schools in our district, at a three-day trip against students throughout the state, or even at a weeklong trip against the best in each state. Those are the District, State and National Conferences, where Gold, Silver and Bronze medals, as well as your SkillsUSA legacy, are on the line.