Honor Societies, Clubs, Activities and Events
Babylon Junior-Senior High School is fortunate to be able to offer our students numerous opportunities to become involved in our school and community. Through honor societies, student government, clubs and events, there are many ways in which students can develop and nurture interests outside of the classroom.
Click through each section to see all that is offered, as within these offerings lie opportunities to forge connections, kindle interests, and sculpt their identities through these extracurricular pursuits.
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National Art Honor Society
Advisor: Ms. Calvano and Ms. SchipfApply: September of 10th grade
Notified by: Fall of 10th grade
Meetings: Room 217, Mondays 2:30pm (monthly)
Description: NAHS is an opportunity to: Inspire and recognize students who have shown an outstanding ability in art; foster excellence and dedicated spirit to the arts; for students to use their creative talents to better their school, community, or the world; bring art to the attention of the school and community; and increase an awareness of art in relation to other areas of the school curriculum.
National Art Honor Society requirements
National Business Honor Society
Advisor: Mr. Storey
Apply: September of 10th grade
Notified by: Midyear of 10th grade
Grades: 10-12 (by invitation only)
Meetings: TBA
Description: The primary purpose of the Business and Marketing Honor Society of New York State is to recognize those students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in a secondary business/marketing program. This is also a community service organization and will make donations to local charities.
National Business Honor Society Criteria
French National Honor Society
Advisor: Mrs. Anderson
Apply: After 3rd quarter of 10th grade (by invitation)
Notified by: May or June of 10th grade
Meetings: Room 314, Thursdays @2:35pmDescription: The French National Honor Society recognizes student achievement in French language studies. Membership is earned with a 95 cumulative average in French as well as a 90 average overall. As an organization, we sponsor various fundraisers throughout the school year for our community as well as the global one in which we live.
Société Honoraire de Français Requirements
National English Honor Society
Advisor: Mrs. Johanson and Mrs. Small
Apply: March of 9th grade (by invitation)
Notified by: April of 9th grade
Meeting Dates: Library on Tuesdays at 2:35 once a month (additional meetings as needed)
The National English Honor Society (NEHS) recognizes the academic accomplishments of Babylon Junior-Senior High School students and promotes their continuing interest in the English language arts. The mission of NEHS is to: confer national distinction upon secondary school students for high achievement in the English language arts, encourage interest in the English language arts, and serve society by fostering literacy.
National English Honor Society Requirements
National Junior Honor Society
Advisor: Mrs. Small and Mrs. Johanson
Apply: February of 9th grade (by invitation)
Notified by: February of 9th grade
Meetings: Rowe Hall, every other Thursday at 7:10
National Junior Honor Society Requirements
National Honor Society
Advisor: Mrs. Davenport and Mr. Smith
Apply: Mid April of 10th grade (by invitation)
Notified by: May of 10th grade
Meetings: Wednesdays @ 2:35pm
National Honor Society Criteria
Science National Honor Society
Advisor: Ms. Yevoli and Ms. A Jones
Apply: May of 10th & 11th grade (by invitation)
Notified by: September of the following year
Meetings: Room 280 Tuesdays monthly at 2:35Description: Science National Honor Society is a national organization honoring and encouraging student excellence in science. Institutions nation-wide recognize these members as scientific leaders in their high schools and communities.
The objectives of our organization are:
-To Encourage and recognize scientific and intellectual thought
-To Advance students’ knowledge of classical and modern science.
-To Participate in community service to encourage a dedication to the pursuit of scientific knowledge that benefits all mankind.Science National Honor Society Requirements
National Social Studies Honor Society
Advisor: Ms. Blair
Apply: September of 11th grade (by invitation)
Notified by: Late September of 11th grade
Meetings: Library, Mondays at 7:15 once a month
National Social Studies Honor Society Requirements
National Spanish Honor Society (Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica)
Advisor: Mrs. Scharff
Apply:After 3rd quarter of 10th grade (by invitation)
Notified by: May or June of 10th grade
Meetings: Room 101, 2:35pm Wednesday (monthly)
Description: The Babylon Chapter of the National Spanish Honor Society was founded in 2000 by Mrs. Scharff and has maintained a membership since then. Students in grades 10-12 with a cumulative average in Spanish of 95 or higher are eligible to apply for the honor society annually. Interested candidates should speak with their Spanish teacher or Mrs. Scharff regarding any questions.
The group works collaboratively with the French Honor Society and the World Language Club to increase cultural awareness and promote good citizenship. Students work on fundraisers which are geared toward scholarships and charities.Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica Criteria
International Thespian Honor Society
Advisor: Ms. E. Reilly
Apply: Spring of 9th grade (by invitation)
Notified by: Late Spring of 9th grade
Meetings: Rowe Hall, 2:35pm Thursdays (monthly)
Description: Troupe 6117 is the BHS chapter of this high school honor society for the dramatic arts, which awards membership based on outstanding work in theatre arts during two or more productions at Babylon Jr.-Sr. High School. (Membership is awarded only to grades 9 through 12, although grade 7 and 8 students may accumulate points towards membership.) Induction ceremony conducted in the spring.
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Advisor: Ms. Tomei
Apply: September of 10th grade (by invitation)
Notified by: October or November of 10th grade
Meetings: Chorus Room, Wednesday 2:30pm monthly
Description: The Tri-M Music Honor Society is the international music honor society for high school students. It is designed to recognize students for their academic and musical achievements, reward them for their accomplishments and service activities, and to inspire other students to excel at music and leadership. Through more than 4,500 chartered chapters, Tri-M has helped thousands of young people provide years of service through music in schools throughout the world.
Tri-M Music Honor Society Requirements
American Sign Language Honor Society
Advisor: Ms. O’Donnell
Apply:
Notified by:
Meetings:
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JH Student Council
Advisor: Ms. Santora
Grades 7 and 8
Meetings: Room 212 on Tuesdays at 7:10amSH Student Council
Advisors: Ms. Adamski and Ms. Carey
Grades 9-12
Meetings: Library on Fridays at 7:10Freshman Class Cabinet
Advisors: Mrs. Small and Mr. Cropsey
Grade 9
Meetings: Room 141 on Wednesdays at 7:10
Sophomore Class Cabinet
Advisors: Ms. Jones and Ms. Blair
Grade 10
Meetings: Room 279 on Wednesdays at 7:15
Junior Class Cabinet
Advisors: Mrs. Adamski and Ms. Carey
Grade 11
Meetings: Room 227 on Wednesdays at 7:10Senior Class Cabinet
Advisors: Mrs. Harrison and Mrs. Anderson
Grade 12
Meetings: Room 126 on Wednesdays at 7:10
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American Sign Language Club
Advisor: Ms. O’Donnell
Grades 7-12
Meetings: Room 318 on Tuesdays at 2:30Description: This club welcomes new and seasoned signers. The goal of this club is to promote awareness of ASL within the BHS community through participation in varying school events.
It allows students to get involved in after school activates and provides community service hours. Students are eligible to apply for the ASL Honor Society after one year of taking an ASL class.
JH Art Club
Advisor: Ms. Schipf
Grades 7-9
Meetings: Room 209 on Tuesdays 2:30-3:30Description: The Jr. High Art Club is a club that helps to foster a love of creating art. We are involved in many community service projects during the year. This club is open to any Jr. high students who just want to drop in to finish projects they need to do for art class, want to create artwork of their own, or to help with larger community projects.
SH Art Club
Advisor: Mrs. Calvano
Grades 10-12
Meetings: Room 217 on Tuesdays 2:30-3:30
Description: : SH Art club is a time for students to work on their own artwork, art contests, community service artwork, their college or NYSATA portfolio, and/or the Olympics of the Arts team projects. It allows time to sit with other student artists to brainstorm, collaborate, and just hang out with like minded students.
Babylon Buddies Club
Advisor: Mrs. Harrison and Mrs. O’Halloran
Grades 7-12
Meetings: Room 126 on Thursdays at 7:10
Description: Students with developmental disabilities often enter the same building and walk the same hallways as their peers, but they are left out of social activities. By introducing Babylon Buddies into our school, students are crossing the invisible line that too often separates those with disabilities from those without.
Chamber Orchestra
Advisor: Ms. Tomei
Grades 9-12
Meetings: Ensemble Room on Tuesdays from 2:30-3:30 OR 6:30-7:30pm (dependent on seasonal sports schedules)Dance Club
Advisor: Mrs. Borruso
Grades 7-12
Meeting Dates: Tuesdays 2:30-3:30
DECA
Advisor: Mr. Storey
Grades 9-12
Meeting Dates:Description: To contribute to the development of skills necessary for careers in marketing, management, finance and entrepreneurship. Students have an opportunity to participate in a business environment of cooperation and competition. Students assist in fundraising and community service activities throughout the year. Each year, New York DECA supports a charity.
Environmental Club
Advisor: Ms. Jones
Grades 7-12
Meetings: Room 278 on Thursdays at 2:35eSports
Advisor: Ms. Reilly
Grades 7-12
Meetings: 2:30 in Room 235, monthly tournaments on Wednesdays at 2:30Family & Consumer Sciences (FACS) Club
Advisor: Mrs. Schwartz
Grades 7-12
Meetings: Room 111, Thursdays, 7:05-7:35Fishing Club
Advisor: Mr. Russo
Meetings: Room 281 on Fridays at 2:45 (monthly)
Description: Students will be enrolled in the LIRC High School Fishing League where they will compete with other high schools across Suffolk County. Students can go fishing anytime on their own and submit pictures of measured fish to the club president. Meetings will entail going over procedures to properly measure fish, ensuring that only fish that are in-season are being kept, current size limits, and sharing information as to what works best for catching certain types of fish.
Gardening Club
Advisor: Mrs. Schipf
Grades 7-12
Meeting: Library, Thursdays 2:30-3:00Jazz Band (HS)
Advisor: Mrs. Weaver
Grades 7-12
Meetings: Band Room 104 - Tuesday 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.Description: The Jazz Band is open to junior high and high school students interested in performing authentic jazz music. Members explore styles such as swing, blues, Latin, and funk while developing key jazz skills including improvisation. The group rehearses weekly and performs at two concerts during the school year.
Jazz Lab Band
Advisor: Mrs. Weaver
Grades 7-10
Meetings:Description: The Jazz Lab Band provides students with the opportunity to explore a variety of musical genres and ensemble settings. Meeting weekly, the group focuses on building versatility, creativity, and musicianship. Instrumentation may vary from year to year, such as percussion or clarinet ensemble depending on student interest. The ensemble performs twice annually, giving students the chance to showcase their growth and explore music beyond the traditional band setting.
Leo Club
Advisor: Mrs. Calcado and Mrs. Bianco
Grades 7-12
Meetings: Room 135 on Wednesdays at 2:30Description: Come participate in youth volunteer opportunities! The Leo Club is part of Lion's Club International, and serves to facilitate a sense of community awareness and volunteerism among students at Babylon Junior-Senior High School.
Math Team – JH
Advisor: Ms. Scardino
Grades 7-9
Meetings: Room 134 on Tuesdays at 2:30-3:00 as scheduledDescription: The Junior High Math Team competes five times a year in the Suffolk County Mathematics Teachers’ Association league.
Math Team – SH
Advisor: Mr. Murphy
Grades 10-12
Meetings: Room 137 on Tuesdays at 2:30-3:00 as scheduledDescription: The Senior High Math Team competes five times a year in the Suffolk County Mathematics Teachers’ Association league.
Media Arts, Design and Production (Mixed Media Club)
Advisor: Ms. Schipf, Ms. Reilly, and Mrs. Schreiber
Grades 9-12
Meetings: Room 241 on Tuesdays at 7:05Description: Utilize your 1:1 device to create stunning digital art, logos, and graphics for other clubs.
Design t-shirts, wall art, pins for Poem in Your Pocket Day, and delve into desktop publishing. This club collaborates with Panther Tales and Visions, crafting layouts for the school
newspaper, their digital website, and the printed Visions book.Mock Trial – JH
Advisor: Mrs. Kahn and Ms. Blair
Grades 7 and 8
Meetings: Room 283 on Fridays at 7:05Description: Mock Trial is a club where students learn about our legal system by acting out a new Criminal or Civil Case. We learn about the judicial system and get into character playing roles such as prosecutor, defendant, or witness. In the Spring, we compete against other schools in a Mock Trial competition. No experience is necessary to join!
Mock Trial (Debate Team) – SH
Advisor: Mr. Metzger
Grades 9-12
Meetings: Room 136 on Tuesdays at 2:30-3:30Panther Peer Leaders
Advisor: Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Small, and Mr. Storey
Grades 10-12 (by nomination)
Meetings: Chorus Room on Tuesdays at 7:10Panther Tales (School Newspaper)
Advisor: Mrs. Schreiber, Ms. Reilly, and Ms. Schipf
Grades 7-12
Meeting Dates: Room 243 on Tuesdays at 7:05Description: We gather every week to unleash our creativity and write about anything and everything!
Our topics span diverse genres, cultures, periods, and more. Afterward, we team up with
the Media Arts, Design & Production Club to craft a school newspaper that's published
quarterly.
Visions (Student Literature and Art Magazine)
Advisor: Mrs. Schreiber, Ms. Reilly, and Ms. Schipf
Grades 7-12
Meeting Dates: Room 209 on Tuesdays at 7:05Description: For students passionate about visual art and writing, this is your place to shine. Channel
your inner Picasso or Shakespeare as we create both an online version and a printed
magazine, published in May. We're assisted by the Media Arts, Design & Production Club to bring both versions to life.
Robotics – JH
Advisor: Mr. Mankes
Grades 7 and 8
Meetings: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays at 7:05 – 7:35 through October, 2:30-3:30 November to JuneRobotics – SH
Advisor: Mr. Katz
Grades 9-12
Meetings: Mondays and Wednesdays 2:30-3:30Select Chorus (Chords)
Advisor: Mr. Storey
Grades 9-12
Meetings: Chorus Room TBDSurf Club
Advisor: Mr. Cropsey
Grades 7-12
Meetings: Room 320 TBDTechnology Club
Advisor: Mr. Mankes
Grades 7-12
Meetings: Wednesdays 7:05 through October, 2:30-3:30 November to JuneWorld Language Club – JH
Advisor: Mrs. Natole
Grades 7-9
Meetings: Room 314 on Wednesdays at 2:35Description: Our club's goal is to promote interest in foreign language study and to engage in multicultural activities. We also raise funds for foreign language scholarships and charities. Additionally, the Club plans and coordinates Foreign Language week in March, offering a variety of school wide activities aimed at promoting an awareness of, and appreciation for, other cultures.
World Language Club – SH
Advisor: Mrs. Anderson
Grades 10-12
Meetings: Room 314 TBDDescription: Our club's goal is to promote interest in foreign language study and to engage in multicultural activities. We also raise funds for foreign language scholarships and charities. Additionally, the Club plans and coordinates Foreign Language week in March, offering a variety of school wide activities aimed at promoting an awareness of, and appreciation for, other cultures.
Yearbook
Advisor: Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Schrieber
Grades 11 and 12
Meetings: Room 314 Mondays at 7AMDescription: Students work together to design and create the yearbook. All students involved collect and edit photos of their fellow classmates from years past and present, as well as photograph and video record events from the current year in an effort to appropriately capture the school experience.
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Junior Deb
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