Student Handbook - Irvington High School - 2014-2015 (Page 46 of 48) in pdf

LUBS AND

CTIVITIES

Title 18-A of the New Jersey Administrators’ Code prohibits fraternities and sororities in the secondary schools.

MULTI-POT DANCE COMPANY

The Multipot Dance Company is open to all grade levels. The objective of the company is to make students of

all nationalities aware of various cultural dances i.e., African, Spanish, Jamaican, Haitian, Far Eastern, Spanish,

American, African American and contemporary. Through promoting cultural dances, multicultural communities

learn about and appreciate the differences and similarities of their peers.

KNIGHTLINE

The school newspaper, Knightline, is open to all students of the school. Knightline is published 3 times per

year. Interested students can join the Knightline staff and participate in reporting, writing, editing, lay-out,

photography, typing and publicity. Students who are interested in joining the staff are invited to submit letters

and articles at any time. Criteria for publication include: clarity, timeliness, and significance. Materials may be

submitted to the advisor.

MARCHING BAND/SUPER SOUND STAGE

The Marching Band and Super Sound Stage is comprised of students who have experience playing a band

instrument. The Marching Band performs at all home and away football games in the fall and in numerous

parades throughout the State during the year. The band performs traditional, as well as contemporary popular

music and competes in State competitions. Rehearsals are held daily after school during the Fall.

SCHOOL PLAY

Auditions for the School Play are held in November/December for all interested and eligible students. The

School Play is presented in mid-April. Students auditioning must prepare a song to sing and may also be asked

to read from scripts and to dance. Rehearsals are held after school up to five days a week for a period of 12 -

16 weeks.

THE STUDENT COUNCIL ASSOCIATION

The Student Council Association (SCA) consists of elected student officers (President, Vice-President,

Secretary and Treasurer), as well as one elected representative and alternate from each homeroom. The

purposes of the SCA are: to help foster better attitudes and good citizenship; to develop leadership; to promote

harmonious relationships throughout the school; to act as a forum for student concerns; to bridge the gap

between administration and students; to represent the student body at Board of Education meetings; to boost

school morale and promote school spirit; to operate as a school service organization; and to initiate special

projects.

AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY CLUB

The mission of the African American History Club is to educate, enlighten, and promote students, staff and the

community about the culture and contributions of African Americans by exposing the educational community

to informational programs, projects and activities.

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