Upon entering a new school year, one is often flooded with an overwhelming number of new people to meet, activities to do after school, and of course, added responsibilities. One excellent way to help acclimate yourself to Massapequa High School is by joining clubs, and with over fifty to choose from, finding a club that fits your needs and interests will not be difficult.
Any interests that MHS students may have often have several clubs in the same field. For those interested in music, there is Tri-M, Cantate, Poparazzi, and Jazz Band. Tri-M is a music honor society that often helps at school plays and concerts. Cantate is a select singing group that showcases some of the best vocal talent that Massapequa has to offer, and requires an audition to join. The school jazz band gets to perform different kinds of music not seen in the school’s regular ensembles, and the Poparazzi is an orchestral group that performs arrangements of everything from new pop hits to timeless rock classics. These clubs can satisfy the musical needs of any new student.
The sciences also have a strong foothold in the MHS club world. Massapequa High School’s robotics team is one of the best in the nation, and represented Massapequa in the World Robotics Competition last year. MHS also has the forensics club, Physics Olympics, and Science Olympiad teams which compete on an annual basis.
Students interested in writing or photography also have a host of options to choose from. Visions Art and Literary Magazine allows student writers, artists, and photographers to showcase and publish their work. Of course, they may also be interested in contributing to Massapequa High School’s award winning student newspaper, The Chief.
MHS also has a multitude of clubs available for students that want to help out their fellow students and community. The Best Buddies chapter at MHS helps students with special needs find new friends and opportunities, while also teaching valuable lessons to its members. The C.A.R.E. Club works to raise awareness and support for people living with cancer in our community, while Chief’s Challenge works to help teach and spread civility, kindness, and respect throughout the community. The Key Club also gives students a way to improve the community by providing service and assistance to those in need. Finally, the Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) is an MHS club that helps to raise LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) awareness and acceptance.
Any of these clubs — or one of the many more not mentioned — are the perfect way to ease into life at Massapequa High School, while providing useful experience and adding a little spice to one’s college transcript. With these many different options and possibilities, it’s hard not to become involved at Massapequa High School.