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Most of the student clubs and activities described
on these pages
meet during Academic Advisement
Period after school of Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and /or
Thursdays. There is a second condensed bus run home
on these three days after this period so that pupils
can stay to enjoy the wide range of activities
offered at the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School
and still be transported home. For more information
on any of the activities below, contact the advisor
listed. Click below for
more information on:
Current Clubs, Activities & Organizations
BH-BL National Honor Society
- Mr. Batty: Students are elected to the Honor
Society in limited numbers in their Junior year.
Eligibility requires a 90
average in all courses and election on the basis of
leadership, character, and service.
New York State Mathematics Honor Society -
Mrs. Durant, Mrs. Berger: Students are selected in
their Sophomore year after completing three
semesters of math in the high school. Eligibility
requires a math average of 85 in all semesters of
high school math and an average of 80 in all
semesters of high school science. Students must
exhibit exemplary character, leadership and service.
New York State Science Honor Society - Mr.
Watts: Students are selected in their Sophomore year
after completing three semesters of science in the
high school. Eligibility requires a science average
of 85 in all semesters of high school science and an
average of 80 in all semesters of high school math.
Students must exhibit exemplary character,
leadership and service.
Business and Marketing Honor Society - Ms.
Siracuse: Inductees are presently enrolled in
Business Education and must complete three or more
credits by graduation. Sophomores and Juniors must
have completed two credits in Business Education and
anticipate enrolling in at least one additional
credit prior to graduation. Eligibility requires an
average of 88 in Business Education courses and an
overall average of 80. Students must exhibit
exemplary character, leadership and service.
Future Business Leaders of America (F.B.L.A.)
- Mrs. Owens, Mrs. Wheeler: This a very active club
which is affiliated with both State and National
F.B.L.A. Students engage in a variety of activities
every year, including state and national
competitions. Emphasis is on developing leadership
skills.
S.G.O. - Mrs. Fedoroff and Mrs. Siracuse :
Student Government Organization is an umbrella for
an active program of student activities. S.G.O.
serves as an advisory board to the principal on
matters of general concern. It meets regularly to
study school problems and make recommendations for
procedure or policy changes.
current SGO officers.
Computer Club - Mr. Merlis: Computer
Club is for students who enjoy working with
computers from a hardware, software, and programming
perspective. Interested students need not have
computer experience to join.
Science Club - Mrs. Watts: Open to all
students wishing to explore their interests in
science. The club allows students to further
their knowledge in all avenues of science including
technology, engineering, and electronics beyond what
is taught in the classroom. Members have the
opportunity to complete in several events during the
year against other area schools.
Green Club - Mr. Kowalski: An
environmental awareness group open to all students.
Drama Club and Stage Crew - Mrs. Hobday, Mr.
Lombardi: Students interested in performing and
acting sponsor a fall play and a spring musical.
Students learn lighting and technical aspects of
performing.
Jazz Ensemble - Mr. Giroux: Select students
from the Concert Band make up this group.
Pep Band - Mr. Giroux: Open to all band
students. Students perform at all home football
games. Rehearsals are two or three times before the
first game and prior to each game performance.
Select Choir - Mrs. Derrick: Students
currently enrolled in Concert Choir, Mixed Chorus,
Orchestra, Symphonic Band and Concert Band are
allowed to audition for this group.
Art Club - Ms. Capobianco, Mrs. Layden:
Students help to raise funds for and participate in
a variety of art-related activities including
workshops and projects, school and community mural
painting, a spring trip, Arts Fest, and local and
regional exhibits and competitions.
Media Arts Club - Mrs. Gangemi: Open
for anyone who is interested in viewing, discussing,
or creating movies. Some activities could
include holding a forum where the students watch
films with strong social messages and discuss these
films with professionals, watching movies for
entertainment, and hosting a film festival.
Debate Club - Mr. Semon: Open to students who
want to learn formal debate procedures for
controversial topics.
French Club - Ms. Noll: This
club is open to all students interested in expanding
their knowledge and use of the Spanish language and
culture.
Spanish Club - Mrs. Haggarty: This club is
open to all students interested in expanding their
knowledge and use of the Spanish language and
culture.
German Club - Ms. Canavan: This club is
open to all students interested in expanding their
knowledge ad use of the German language and culture.
International Club - Mrs. Wheeler:
Students who have participated in A.F.S. or other
exchange programs share activities with students
interested in promoting international understanding.
The Spartan - Mr. Hadcock: The Spartan
is our yearbook. It is divided into many
departments. Any student may work under copy layout,
photography, advertising or business.
LeFont - Mr. Harrington: LeFont is our
annual literary magazine. It includes collections of
essays, short stories, poems, and art work
contributed by students. Editors read and appraise
the material that is submitted and choose the
features for publication.
Spartan Spirit - Mr. Devine and Mr.
Harrington: Our school newspaper is published
several times each year. It functions as an
activity, and students from all grades are
encouraged to participate.
Interact - Ms. Bach: This club is a service
organization, participating in activities such as
the Red Cross Blood Drive and raising money at
Spring Homecoming for charity.
S.A.D.D. - Mrs. DellaRocco, Mrs. Oberdieck:
Students Against Destructive Decisions promotes
projects that discourage drinking and driving.
PRIDE - Mrs. Oberdieck: Students in this club
raise awareness and promote the acceptance of
diversity in the district.
Green Club - Mr. Kowalski: An environmental
awareness group open to all students.
Ski/Snowboard Club - Mr. Bouchard, Mrs.
DellaRocco: Day trips are planned to regional ski
centers. Participation is open to all students.
Principal’s Advisory Council: Approximately
twelve students appointed by the principal meet as
necessary in order to provide an independent voice
in matters of student concern. These may include
such diverse issues as cafeteria concerns,
attendance, and skate-boarding.
Youth Court - Mr. Brunson: A voluntary option
is available to students incurring local or family
court infractions. Formally trained students hold
official court positions in arbitrating sentencing
hearings in the towns of Glenville and Ballston.
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