RED LAND HIGH SCHOOLRED LAND HIGH SCHOOL

Student Activities 2021-2022 BOOKLET

Red Land High SchoolCLASS INFORMATION

S e n i o r A d v i s o r y

Faculty Sponsors: Mrs. WolfeMembership:  SeniorsMeeting Times: Wednesday Mornings

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this group is to be involved in decisions for yourgraduating class and to act as a representative of your peers.Members of the senior advisory will make decisions concerningsenior activities. The senior advisory members are responsible forattending morning meetings, prom set-up, prom clean up, helpingwith the Mini Thon Winter Dance and the annual class fundraiser.Decisions made during the senior year include the class motto,class flower and class color.

J u n i o r A d v i s o r y

Faculty Sponsors: Mr. Ford and Mr. BeebeMembership:  JuniorsMeeting Times: As scheduled by classofficers and advisors

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this group is to be involved in decisions for yourgraduating class and to act as a representative of your peers.Members of the junior advisory will be involved in the followingactivities: a junior class fundraiser, various school activities, andvarious community service projects.

S o p h o m o r e A d v i s o r y

Faculty Sponsors: Miss Shea and Mrs. WeaverMembership: SophomoresMeeting Times: Varies

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this group is to be involved in decisions for yourgraduating class and to act as a representative of your peers. Members of the sophomore advisory will attend meetings once amonth, along with class officers, to make important decisions forthe class. Students actively participate in fundraisers for yourclass.

F r e s h m a n A d v i s o r y

Faculty Sponsors: Mrs. Arensdorf Mrs. Messinger Membership: FreshmenMeeting Times: Every other Tuesday 2:45PMRoom 114 or 116

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this group is to lead the freshman class activitiesand fundraisers. Class officers work with other volunteer membersto fund-raise money toward class prom and graduation.  Eachyear the group also works on a community outreach project.Elected officers will also participate in Student council . Theofficers also organize events and activities for the school.

Red Land High SchoolCLASS INFORMATION

S e n i o r A d v i s o r y

Faculty Sponsors: Mrs. WolfeMembership:  SeniorsMeeting Times: Wednesday Mornings

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this group is to be involved in decisions for yourgraduating class and to act as a representative of your peers.Members of the senior advisory will make decisions concerningsenior activities. The senior advisory members are responsible forattending morning meetings, prom set-up, prom clean up, helpingwith the Mini Thon Winter Dance and the annual class fundraiser.Decisions made during the senior year include the class motto,class flower and class color.

J u n i o r A d v i s o r y

Faculty Sponsors: Mr. Ford and Mr. BeebeMembership:  JuniorsMeeting Times: As scheduled by classofficers and advisors

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this group is to be involved in decisions for yourgraduating class and to act as a representative of your peers.Members of the junior advisory will be involved in the followingactivities: a junior class fundraiser, various school activities, andvarious community service projects.

S o p h o m o r e A d v i s o r y

Faculty Sponsors: Miss Shea and Mrs. WeaverMembership: SophomoresMeeting Times: Varies

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this group is to be involved in decisions for yourgraduating class and to act as a representative of your peers. Members of the sophomore advisory will attend meetings once amonth, along with class officers, to make important decisions forthe class. Students actively participate in fundraisers for yourclass.

F r e s h m a n A d v i s o r y

Faculty Sponsors: Mrs. Arensdorf Mrs. Messinger Membership: FreshmenMeeting Times: Every other Tuesday 2:45PMRoom 114 or 116

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this group is to lead the freshman class activitiesand fundraisers. Class officers work with other volunteer membersto fund-raise money toward class prom and graduation.  Eachyear the group also works on a community outreach project.Elected officers will also participate in Student council . Theofficers also organize events and activities for the school.

Red Land High SchoolSTUDENT ACTIVITIES & CLUBS

B i b l e C l u b

Faculty Sponsors: Mr. WagonerMembership:  All StudentsMeeting Times: Friday Mornings at 7:00AM inRM 117

PURPOSE:To give students an opportunity to discuss bible stories, worshipand enjoy fellowship.

b o o k c l u b

Faculty Sponsors: Mrs. Catalanello, LibrarianMs. Taylor, Assistant PrincipalMembership: Open to all studentsMeeting Times: Once a month in the library

PURPOSE:To read, discuss, and engage in informal conversation about abook chosen by club members.

b r a i n b u s t e r s

Faculty Sponsors: Mr. JonesMembership:  Four Studentsand an alternate for eachfilming date.Meeting Times: Monday's 3-4 PM

PURPOSE:The members of this group will compete against area highschools in a quiz bowl type format specifically as a part of theBrainBusters program sponsored by WGAL. Interested studentswill be required to compete with each other for a position on theteam.

C o e x i s t

Faculty Sponsors: Mrs. Hartman, Ms. Chirdon,Mrs. Weaver, Mr. Spong, Miss. Shea, Mrs. Donlevy Mrs.Maureen Solan Membership: AnyoneMeeting Times: Second & Fourth Thursday's3-4PM

PURPOSE:The purpose of this club is to combat ignorance and create a safeenvironment for all students. We will support, defend, and includepeople of all races, religions, sexuality, genders, mental andphysical abilit ies, ethnicities, and body types. We will l ive by thisindefinitely. At meetings, we'll have snacks, chat, maybe listen toa guest speaker or watch a movie and enjoy each other'scompany in a safe supportive environment.

Member Dues:Dues to be determined. Fee helps cover snacks and t-shirt costs.

Major Events: GSA Summit in the Spring

F a l l P l a y

Faculty Sponsors: Ms. HokeMembership: Membership is by auditiononly. Students 9-12 gradeMeeting Times: Rehearsalsare held after school duringthe fall months.

PURPOSE:The fall play is an activity that will encourage you to express yourcreativity and collaborate with other classmates. As a participant,you will learn several aspects of theater arts. Cast size variesbased on production.

f b l a - f u t u r e b u i s n e s sl e a d e r s o f a m e r i c a

Faculty Sponsors: Mrs. Wiggins & Mr. ChampionMembership: Any student who has been or is enrolled in a business or computer course.Meeting Times:Meetings times vary, but will meet twice a month.

PURPOSE:Students will learn skills and organize events to allow them tocompete in business and computer competitions, leading topossible scholarships at many colleges. Students will developleadership skills beyond the classroom and build a career andsocial network through local, regional, and state meetings andconferences.

Meeting Schedule: FBLA meetings will either take place during flex, or before/afterschool. Plan on meeting twice a month. Other events are heldoutside of Red Land that some FBLA officers may need to attend.Competitive events also take place outside of Red Land but in thelocal area.

F o r e n s i c s / D e b a t e

Faculty Sponsors: Mrs. J Martin & Mrs. K MartinMembership:  9-12th grademay join any yearMeeting Times: TBD

PURPOSE:Members learn how to debate and win in an argument with apredetermined topic. In addition, they also learn how to performdramatic poetry, shrink a play to under 10 minutes with only twopeople to play the parts, and convince the audience of manydifferent ways to think.  Debate is a great way to meetlike-minded people and sharpen your speaking and arguing skills.

F r e n c h C l u b

Faculty Sponsors: Elizabeth HillMembership: Any student currently in anylevel of FrenchMeeting Times: TBD

PURPOSE:French Club aims to promote friendship, conversation, andenthusiasm for the French language and francophone culturesthrough activities, projects, discussion, community outreach, andsnacks!

J R o t c c l u b

Faculty Sponsors: LTC (Ret) Frank ShimandleMembership: All students who are enrolledin JROTC are eligible.Meeting Times: Drill TeamColor Guard will normallymeet Wednesday afterschool. Raider Team normallymeets Monday, Tuesday, andThursday after school.

PURPOSE:The JROTC club’s purpose is to motivate and lead youngAmericans to become better citizens through participation inJROTC extra-curricular activities. Color Guard and Drill Team willhave opportunities to perform at school and community events aswell as to compete in area meets. Raider team will prepare forarea and regional meets that are normally scheduled in thespring.  Additionally, all JROTC students are eligible to participatein the spring. Military Ball and parades (Veteran’s Day andMemorial Day.)

G e r m a n C l u b

Faculty Sponsors: Mrs. SolanMembership: German StudentsMeeting Times: Varies

PURPOSE:Students will gain an understanding of German culture throughvarious activities

F r i e n d s h i p C l u b

Faculty Sponsors: Mrs. Resto Miss BodenschatzMembership: Any student from 9-12thgrade. Application required.Meeting Times: One Tuesday a month at 7amin room 224. Plus in and outof school activities

PURPOSE:The club helps create long-lasting friendships between studentswith intellectual, developmental and other disabilit ies with thosein the general education environment. Students are matched in amutually enriching one-to-one friendship and partake in variousactivities and events throughout the school year.

Major Events: Special Olympics (WSSD & Messiah) and Concortia Prom.

M o c k t r i a l

Faculty Sponsors: Miss. SheaMembership: All StudentsMeeting Times: Weekends for a 2-3 hourpractice and some weeknights,

PURPOSE:This club competes in a yearly competition. This is a serious timecommitment but is very rewarding. You will be advised by andworking with real lawyers. This is a great introduction to law ifanyone is interested.

Major Event: Mock Trial Competition, trip to the courthouse

m o d e l u n i t e d n a t i o n s

Faculty Sponsors: Mr. FisherMembership: Any Student can joinMeeting Times: TBD

PURPOSE:Members of the Model United Nations participate in a simulatedUnited Nations conference, representing a particular country onserious global issues. Please see Mr. Fisher if you're interested injoining our Remind.

The event website is: https://sites.google.com/view/pshmun

Member Dues:There are no fees to join, but members may encounter minor foodand registration expenses at the conference.

Major Event: The culminating event is the Penn State Harrisburg Model UNin February of each year. 

M i n i - t h o n

Faculty Sponsors: Mrs. Dormer & Mr. JonesMembership: All Students are welcome toapply to be on a committeeMeeting Times: Meeting times vary annually,but Mini-THON is usually heldin late February/early March.

PURPOSE:Four Diamonds Mini-THON® is an for students to be empoweredas leaders in the fight to conquer childhood cancer. Students gainwork ready skills in communication, critical thinking and problemsolving, while promoting teamwork, creativity and spirit withintheir schools.

Major Events: Powderpuff Football Game, Faculty Basketball Game, Mini-THON

PURPOSE:Key Club is a student-led organization whose goal is to encourageleadership through serving others. Key Club has four core values,leadership, character building, caring and inclusiveness. The KeyClub Motto is “Caring – Our way of Life” and this motto isdemonstrated through Key Club's work in the home, school, andcommunity.

Annual Dues: As part of an International organization, dues must be paid to KeyClub International as well as the Pennsylvania district. Dues are$14.00 per year.  Major Events: Babysitting, Story time Nights, Habitat for Humanity, Volunteeringat Animal Shelters, Special Events at Elementary Schools,UNICEF, Kiss A Senior Goodbye, Movie Night, Key ClubConvention, CROP Walk, Rake 'n Run, Turkey Trot, Gift Wrapping,Bell Ringing, United Way's Youth Day of Caring.

k e y c l u b

Faculty Sponsors: Mrs. DormerMembership:  All studentsMeeting Times: Before &After School on the 2nd & 4thWed of each month

s k i c l u b

Faculty Sponsors: Mr. FordMembership: All Students in grades 9 -12thMeeting Times: .Mondays, 3:00PM to 9:30PM

PURPOSE:Students will have the opportunity to learn, grow, andbecome successful at skiing. We share transportation with theCrossroads MS Ski Club.

Fee:Prices will be determined at the beginning of the season by theski resort.

s c i e n c e o l y m p i a d

Faculty Sponsors: Mrs. HartmanMembership: All Students in 9th through 12thMeeting Times: Select Tuesdays 3-4:30PM

PURPOSE:Students prepare to compete in events as indicated by NationalScience Olympiad specifications ranging from testing events tobuilding events.  If you finish in the top handful of teams atRegionals, you get to move on to State competition in April .   RLSO has done this for five consecutive years

Member Dues:  Dues cover snacks and team t-shirt Major Events: Competition at invitational in January followed by Regionalcompetition in March.

S c h o o l S t o r e

Faculty Sponsors: Mrs. WigginsMembership: Buisness Students who meetmembership RequirementsMeeting Times: During lunchperiods and flex on specificdays of the week. Before andafter school as scheduled.

PURPOSE:By managing the store, students will be able to promote schoolspirit and learn the principles of running a retail business.

Membership Requirements:  Upperclassman businessstudents will work over period 4 (lunches) to operate and maintainthe school store and perform daily operations. Students will assistby designing spirit wear and developing sales and promotionideas for the stores. 

n a t i o n a l h o n o r s o c i e t y

Faculty Sponsors: Mr. Fisher & Mrs. AriolaMembership:  Membership RequirementsMeeting Times: Monthly meetings are opento members, afteracceptance is granted.

PURPOSE:To recognize scholarship, display character, serve the community,and develop leadership. Please see Mr. Fisher with questions. Or, see our website at:https://www.wssd.k12.pa.us/NationalHonorSociety.aspx or byGoogling "wssd nhs"  Membership requirements: Juniors and Seniors are invited, based on having a cumulative GPAof at least 92.5%. Members are then selected based oninvolvement in activities, character references, and theirapplication essay. It is important for underclassmen to beengaged in a variety of activities to earn membership into theNHS during Junior and Senior years.

Ongoing Requirement: Each members completes 40 hours of volunteer service peryear, maintains a wide array of activities, displays character at alltimes,and maintains their qualifying GPA.

 

y e a r b o o k

Faculty Sponsors: Mr. Slayton & Mrs. GonceMembership: Yearbook is open to 11th and12th grade students withteacher recommendation.Meeting Times: .TBD

PURPOSE:Students will help capture all the moments of Patriot l ife. Join usto display your creativy in the RLHS yearbook. Students attenddifferent events to take pictures. Time is also spent on the layoutof pages for the final yearbook.

s t u d e n t c o u n c i l

Faculty Sponsors: TBDMembership: All grade levels; executiveofficers must be seniorsMeeting Times: 7:20-7:35 am, 2-3 times/month

PURPOSE:Students will be able to represent the student body by servingadministration and students; planning events such asHomecoming, Winter Formal; and supporting Mini-THON

s t a g e c r e w

Faculty Sponsors: Mrs, ShepskiMembership:  All students in 9-12th gradeMeeting Times: As needed with various timesafter achool and onweekends

PURPOSE:The stage crew will be responsible for setting up the soundequipment, l ights, and any other equipment for events in theauditorium. In addition, the stage crew will be responsible forbuilding the sets for the fall play, the spring musical, and othertheatrical events. See any music teacher for more informationabout getting resources to get involved and about stayinginformed for stage crew events during the school year.

I n d o o r D r u m l i n e

Faculty Sponsors: Mr. ClementsMembership:  Membership is offered toany student betweengrades 8 and 12.Meeting Times: Monday evenings and someSaturday mornings.

PURPOSE:The goals of WSPER (West Shore Percussion EntertainmentRegiment) are: 1) Build camaraderie as a team2) Have FUN playing music3) Make a strong connection to the community throughperformance4) Develop playing technique

Major events: Day of Percussion (usually a Saturday in May)

Red Land High SchoolMUSIC ACTIVITIES / GROUPS

I n d o o r G u a r d

Faculty Sponsors: Ms. VuralMembership:  All Students 7th -12th gradeMeeting Times: Practiceschedule is dependent onassigned ensemble.

PURPOSE:In this activity, students learn to work together, and individually,to tell a story with performance.  They will use costumes, danceand other interpretive movement, along with flags, sabers, mockrifles, and other equipment to do so. Color guard provides acompetitive and empowering environment for student growth.  Indoor color guards can be found in middle schools, high schools,universities and other independent organizations. We are a greatplace to start.

J a z z B a n d O n e

Faculty Sponsors: Mr. StarrettMembership: Students ingrades 9 - 12. Must auditionand have prior musicalexperienceMeeting Times: Once perweek for 2.5 hoursbeginning in January andtypically ending in early May

PURPOSE:To offer a comprehensive Big Band experience for the mostexperienced musicians. This would entail playing a wide range ofmusic within the Big Band genre, as well as exploringimprovisation.  This band will serve as ambassadors to our localcommunity through performances at jazz festivals, concerts, andother appropriate events.

PURPOSE:To offer a Big Band experience for less experienced musicians.This would entail learning the staple styles of the Big Band genre,as well as exploring simple improvisation. This band will serve asambassadors to our local community through performances atjazz festivals, concerts, and other appropriate events.

J a z z B a n d t w o

Faculty Sponsors: Mr. MagaroMembership: Students ingrades 9 - 12. Must have priormusical experience but noaudition is necessaryMeeting Times: Once perweek for 2 hours beginning inJanuary and typically endingin early May

W e s t S h o r e m a r c h i n gb a n d

Faculty Sponsors: Mr. Starrett, Mr. Magaro, Mr. ClementsMembership: Membership is offered to anystudent betweengrades 8 and 12.Meeting Times: Vary based on the ensemblethat you participate in

PURPOSE:The West Shore Marching Band is recognized as one of the mostunique marching bands on the East Coast. The band wasestablished in 2015 when the Cedar Cliff & Red Land MarchingBands were merged. True to its predecessors, the WSMB is highlycompetitive, and successful, in local and national competitivecircuits. However, its main focus is to provide a cultureof hard work, commitment, excellence, and pride, along with asense of family, for West Shore students, parents, and staff. Theband is proud to be, not only an ambassador for both highschools, but also for our entire school district,and the greater community.

Meeting Schedule: Fall rehearsals are typically on Monday, (Tuesday-Color Guard),Thursday, and Saturday, along with attendance at all homefootball games on Friday nights.  Summer rehearsals are alsorequired. Summer dates are always TBD, per each season.

S p r i n g M u s i c a l

Faculty Sponsors: Mrs. ShepskiMembership:  Membership is by auditiononly open to grades 9-12th.Meeting Times:Changes based onPerformance Schedule

PURPOSE:The Spring Musical is an activity that will encourage you toexpress your creativity and collaborate with other classmates. Asa participant you will embark on a rewarding experience thatallows you to learn several aspects of theater arts. Cast sizevaries based on production. Auditions are typically held inNovember and rehearsals run from December thru March.

S t r i n g Q u a r t e t / O c t e t

Faculty Sponsors: Mrs. SantiagoMembership:  Membership is by audition opento grades 9-12th.Meeting Times:Group meets asneeded to rehearse and preparemusic for performances

PURPOSE:To provide an opportunity for string players to become moreindependent musicians in a smaller rehearsal and performancesetting ( violin, viola, cello/bass ) To represent Red Land in ourschool and community as requested and needed.

Red Land High SchoolSPORTS

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WEST SHORE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Board of School Directors Frank J. Kambic, President

Abigail A. Tierney, Vice PresidentJudith A. CrocenziClydiene F. FrancisBrian K. Guistwhite

Sheri D. MoyerDeborah B. Schwager

Frederick A. StoltenburgMichael J. Wilson

Non-MembersRyan E. Argot, Ed.D., Secretary

Melinda L. Stuck, TreasurerBrooke E.D. Say, Esq., Solicitor

AdministrationTodd B. Stoltz, Ed.D., Superintendent

Jamie A. Whye, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent

The West Shore School District will provide to all persons equal access to all categories of employment in this District, regardless of race, age, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy,

national origin, handicap/disability, or differently-abled status, in accordance with state and federal laws governing educational and vocational programs and in its recruitment and employment practices. The District shall make reasonable accommodations for identified physical and mental impairments that constitute disabilities, consistent with the requirements of federal and state laws and regulations.

Inquiries concerning the application of Title VII, Title IX, Section 504, the ADA, and the implementing regulations may be referred to the Director of Human Resources, 507 Fishing Creek Road, P.O. Box 803, New Cumberland, PA 17070-0803, telephone 717-938-9577.

UPDATED MAY 2021