Extracurricular Activities 2024-2025
There are a variety of clubs and teams to choose from and engage in. We hope you check them out! Keep a lookout for new club additions in the future and remember to get involved in our school community and have fun with your peers!
Student Government
HS Leaders: Seline Dudnath (President) & Quinn Breslin (Vice President)
MS Leaders: TBD
Student Government offers all students the opportunity to get involved with the inner workings of the school, and represent the interests of the Scholars’ Academy community through the implementation of innovative programs and discussions. In the past, Student Government has implemented and worked on various initiatives – such as our Dress Down Days, the Civics for All Fair, our yearly Food Drive campaign (in partnership with the New York City Harvest), and many more. This year Student Government is participating in Project Citizen- a program allowing students to cover a topic that they think the government is not handling well by creating their own legislation to address the topic. Aside from ensuring that the student body is the voice and reason behind the actions of Student Government, this club curates a newsletter, where creative student leaders share information on various topics that they gain through interviews or just by researching. If you are interested in using your voice to improve various aspects of our school, a creative individual wanting to keep the school up to date on interesting matters, or a student wanting to get involved in Scholars’, join Student Government today!
Business Club
Leaders: Quinn Breslin (President), Shahriar Habib (Vice President), Benjamin GItlin (Secretary)
The goal of the Business Club is to help students learn about economics, stocks, and business etiquette in an enjoyable way. As a unified group, our members and club leaders develop their leadership skills as well as their overall understanding of the business field. We connect students to opportunities such as internships, scholarships, and chances to work with local businesses. We know students will have gained new leadership skills, and a better understanding of the business field by the end of their career with the Scholars Academy Business Club.
Media Team
Leader: Zia Bynoe
Sub-Team Leaders: Shahriar Habib, Kandia Petrie, Jocelyn Yap, Titan Vision, Amanda Johnson, Chloe Jade Brown, Anna Todd, Arpan Singh, John Magampon, Matthew DeLaCruz
Our Media Team is dedicated to showcasing and promoting the schools culture through creative and engaging content. Whether it’s live-streaming school events or designing new graphics, we aim to highlight the best of our school for parents, students, and staff. Our members work on a wide range of projects, from recording and editing our YouTube videos, managing our online presence, operating the theater’s lights and sounds, and finding new ways to keep you informed.
South Asian Student Association
Leaders: Aishah Hussain & Fahima Ahmed
SASA is where the rich tapestry of South Asian Culture comes to life, inviting EVERYONE to join in on the celebration. SASA is a welcoming space that transcends boundaries, uniting individuals from all backgrounds to explore, appreciate and revel in the diverse heritage of South Asia. Whether you are a South Asian Student eager to share your roots, or someone from any corner of the world curious to experience the changing flavors, traditions and customs of this region. SASA is the place to be. We believe in fostering an environment of cultural exchange, where friendship and understanding flourish, and where every member is encouraged to embrace the beauty of South Asian Culture. Join us on this enriching journey of discovery, connection and celebration!
F.E.M Club
Leaders: Charlotte H. & Armeet K. & Rachel M. (Co-Presidents)
The Female Empowerment Movement (FEM) Club is a space where all gender identities can come together and discuss issues that impact women across the world. Some of the topics we’ve discussed in the past include the wage gap, toxic masculinity and femininity, reproductive rights, and intersectional feminism. Through engaging games and activities, we strive to build a knowledgeable and empathetic community where everyone feels comfortable voicing their ideas and learning about new perspectives.
Fashion Club
Leaders: Dario Panday (President) Sumaiya Rahim (Vice President)
In the Fashion Club, we will learn to express our creativity through different aspects of fashion and design and learn new skills we can use in our own lives. We offer a space where students can freely express their creativity and artistic side in the field of fashion. Members will be able to engage in an abundance of wonderful activities that include many trends in today’s world and are interactive to keep members engaged. We hope you enjoy the wonderful world of fashion!
GLOW Mentors
Leaders: Mr. Lavanco, Ms. White, & Ms. Quintana (Advisors)
Here at GLOW mentors, we seek to uplift and guide the middle schoolers through the heavy transition from grade levels and with a variety of tasks such as peer interactions, homework help, community involvement and more. We aim to be a helping hand to those who may need a little bit of a boost, as middle school is a difficult time period for many and sometimes all you need is a little support and guidance. We are a welcoming community who simply wants to provide our younger students with the best middle school experience we can, as we were once middle schoolers, too.
Medical Club
Leaders: Alayna Khan (Co-President), Alyamama Alsaydi (Co-President), Alyssa Denni (Vice President), Apurbo Nath (Secretary)
Our Medical Club offers students hands-on activities and interactive experiences across diverse fields of medicine, such as surgery, radiology, pharmacy and much more. Through skill-building workshops, guest speakers, and collaborative projects, members gain practical insights into various medical fields. The club also provides opportunities to volunteer with local healthcare organizations, meet industry professionals, and explore pathways for future medical careers.
Key Club
Leaders: Peggie C. (Co-President), Laila R. (Co-President)
Key Club is an international, student-led organization that offers its members various opportunities to provide service, build character, and develop leadership. Key Club aims for cooperation and enables students with invaluable experience as they work together to make a positive impact by serving their schools and communities.
Math Team
Leaders: Kandia P. (President)
Math team is always pushing the bounds of possibility, finding passion in problem-solving and mathematical exploration through real-world applications and challenging theorems that high schoolers may not see in standard classes.
Engineering Science Union
Leaders: Peggie C (Co-President), Haylee R (Co-President)
Engineering Science Union is a club where students interested in STEM will have the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded peers to solve real-life engineering issues and build projects. We plan to complete various STEM-based experiments and challenges and participate in local science fair competitions.
Sustainability Team
Leaders: Ms. Redden (Sustainability Educator), Alayna Khan (Sustainability Director), Aarya Alam (Distribution Manager), Amanda Johnson (Social Media Manager), Taskina Jasim (Graphic Design Manager), Ikhlaas Mohamed (Logistics Manager)
Robotics
Leaders: Ikhlaas Mohamed (President), Aiden Yamraj (Vice President), Tanzeel Rahman (Vice President)
The Robotics Club is an opportunity for highschool students to get hands-on experience and interaction with building robots, machines and more. Students with any interest and level of experience are encouraged to join our club. We hope to inspire newcomers to coding and mechanical engineering as well as provide a place where students can improve their skills while also having fun!
Multicultural Club
Leaders: Kian P. & Sarah F. (Co-President)
Multicultural Club is a club that focuses on the many cultures within Scholars’ Academy. We intend to have our club be a space where students can talk about their own cultures, and experience the cultures and traditions of their peers. Our goal is to create students that are more mindful of one another, and to help students connect with one another on a more personal level.
Model UN
Leaders: Isabella Miceli (Co-President), Ashley Hermanstyne (Co-President), Adamedward Castro (Co-President)
The purpose of the Model UN is to mimic the United Nations exploring the values of international relationships, conflict resolution, and peace. Model UN discusses several topics that affect the global community. Students spend time learning how to research, discuss, and find resolutions to problems that have been addressed at the United Nations, both past and present. After months of research and preparation students can attend a four day conference in Manhattan, meeting students from around the world.
My Sister’s Keeper
Leaders: Briana Rowley and Malini Alvarez
Jr. Leaders: Oluwafisayo Ogunsola and Renee Sylvester
My Sister’s Keeper is a nation wide club that is meant to bridge gaps of opportunity for women of color and build community within schools. Our mission is to connect people within the scholars community through our meetings and create a safe space for all people to share their feelings and opinions.
Speech & Debate Club
Leaders: Justine Garchitorena (Co-President), Saudia Mohamed (Co-President)
Speech & Debate Club is a community of dedicated individuals who strive to give access to students of all varying backgrounds the ability to help develop their oracy skills, information on current world issues, and political affairs. In order to accommodate this goal, we implement both real world topics and imagined ones, to better represent the scope of what we plan to accomplish. With this, we wish to create a space where students can develop their speaking skills so that they may use these skills in future advocative endeavors of all sorts.
Legality Club
Leaders: Adamedward Castro (Co-President), Arpan Singh (Co-President)
The Legality Club is an engaging platform to explore law and legality through educational and interactive activities. Meetings include historical presentations, mock court proceedings, legal-themed movie nights, trivia games, debates, research workshops, and discussions on legal ethics. The club fosters learning and camaraderie, offering a comprehensive experience for law enthusiasts.
Cooking Club
Leaders: Amanda Scotto and Sarah Gilmartin
Cooking club is a great way to get involved in your school community and hang out with your friends no matter your skill level. In the club we will be doing things such as making smoothies, decorating cookies and cupcakes, making ice cream and anything else you may be interested in. We partake in many fun and engaging projects, and this year we will even be partnering with the Farm Team and participating in various school events.
Improvement Club
Leaders: Tyrese F (President), Daniel R (President), Santino C (President), John A (Vice President)
The Improvement Club, or IPC, is a brand-new club that’s committed to improving students’ general well-being. IPC holds the view that real progress includes not just physical health but mental and emotional well-being. Our goal is to enable students to prioritize their fitness journeys to become the greatest versions of themselves. Being physically active is about more than simply looking good; it’s also about being at ease in your own skin. Students will start a transforming path toward greater health and self-esteem by joining IPC.
Crochet Club
Leaders: Taskina Jasim, Jocelyn Yap
Crochet Club provides students the opportunity to learn a new skill alongside otherside their peers. In doing so we provide students a peaceful environment to make new friends and a place to learn a new set of skills through tutorials and projects.This club brings curious minds together, fostering an environment for students to explore crocheting and create various projects for their own self enjoyment and to the community. If you’re interested in learning about how to crochet and creating friendships with like minded people, join Crochet Club today!
College Readiness Club
Leaders: Sarah Fernandez
Preparing for college is an extremely difficult process, especially when you’re a first generation American or college student who doesn’t have the necessary resources and aid to walk through the process. The College Readiness club intends to become that guide for the many highschool students that make up the Scholars community through aiding with resume building, supplement workshops, college literacy meetings, and debunking myths. Such as the myth that college preparation starts in your junior year. It doesn’t!. Ultimately, aiding the many different groups in their different stages of college applications, this club is aiming to improve college and financial literacy within all Scholars students to help foster stronger college applications.
Chemistry Club
Leaders: Nabiha R. (Co-President), Angelina C. (Co-President), Juan Z. (Vice President)
The Chemistry club allows students to have meaningful, hands-on experiences with chemistry and identify the basic scientific principles driving the world around them. Using everyday materials, we will conduct experiments to strengthen the knowledge members have of chemical concepts.
Health & Wellness Club
Leaders: Ava Poma, Olivia Zukauskas
The Health and Wellness Club is dedicated to promoting physical, mental, and emotional well-being through a variety of activities. Members can engage in mindfulness activities, zumba, yoga sessions, and nutrition education to cultivate a balanced, healthy lifestyle. The club fosters a supportive community where individuals can share goals, challenges, and achievements while prioritizing self-care and overall health.
Neurology Club
Leaders: Aarya Alam (Co-President), Amanda Johnson (Co-President), Gianna L. Bintas (Vice President)
Are you interested in pursuing a career in medicine, or maybe you’re undecided? In the Neurology club we will have numerous fun and exciting activities involving hands-on learning that’ll teach you about the nervous system, and various parts of the brain. Such activities include, escape rooms, word association, creating your own nervous system diagram, and many networking opportunities with neurologists.
Step Club
Leaders: Amirah (captain) Oluwafisayo Ogunsola and Renee Sylvester (CO-Captains)
The step team is a group of young individuals who practice routines to be showcased at various events. Our aim is to revive the step culture at Scholars Academy and introduce people to this beautiful style of expression. Step,” also known as stepping, is a percussive dance style with roots in African culture. Step was first introduced to America in the late 19th century when freed slaves brought their traditions with them from Africa.
GSA
Leaders: Jay Sanchez, Madison Motz, and Austin Soto
The GSA is a club that provides an open environment for both members and allies of the LGBTQ community to discuss current events and issues revolving around the community within our school. We also participate in activities to better learn and understand the history of the LGBTQ community and how it affects us today.
Sports Club
Leaders: Caitlyn Yee (Co-President) and Aiden Yamraj (Co-President)
If you’re looking to get better at other sports or just want to try something new, the Sports Club is the right place for you. In this club, we hope to be able to allow students a judgment-free space to get better at sports they enjoy while having fun and learning the importance of a healthy lifestyle.