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Sponsor - Chris Keiper
Marching Band is an extension of Jazz Band and Concert Band classes. We perform at football games,
festivals, and parades in our community.
Sponsors - Shelly Syrko & Kelly Fernandez
High school cheerleading is a sport recognized by the WPIAL and PIAA. Members of the squad are selectedn
by outside judges during the spring of the prior school year. In addition to competing, the squad cheers
at varsity football games and JV and varsity boys' basketball games. They are also responsible for
organizing school pep assemblies and other related school and community events.
Sponsor - Mark Witterman
Chess Club is a club that is open to all students in grades 9-12. We meet every Friday in room 311. We
are looking for players with all types of experience from beginners to experts.
Sponsors - Bronwyn Korchnak & Lori Colangelo
Get involved with your class and help make decisions! Plan activities such as May Day, Homecoming, Prom,
and graduation. Learn to work with a group, plan fundraisers, organize events! Looks great on college
applications and resumes!
Sponsors - Ray Smith & Mary Critchlow
Get involved with your class and help make decisions! Plan activities such as May Day, Homecoming, Prom,
and graduation. Learn to work with a group, plan fundraisers, organize events! Looks great on college
applications and resumes!
Sponsors - Dean Nelson & Ray Smith
Get involved with your class and help make decisions! Plan activities such as May Day, Homecoming, Prom,
and graduation. Learn to work with a group, plan fundraisers, organize events! Looks great on college
applications and resumes!
Sponsors - Dana Maurer & Richelle Montgomery
Get involved with your class and help make decisions! Plan activities such as May Day, Homecoming, Prom,
and graduation. Learn to work with a group, plan fundraisers, organize events! Looks great on college
applications and resumes!
Sponsor - Janet Meyers
Sponsor - Nick Slapikas
Dreamscapes is Hopewell's creative writing club. Once a week, students come together to write and share stories, essays, poetry, and anything in between.
Sponsor - Rosetta Dufalla
Sponsor - Melanie Buddemeyer
Further explore the German culture through activities.
Sponsors - Maggie McClintock & Rich Collins
The GSA is a student-led organization intended to provide a safe and supportive environment for LGBTQ+ youth and their allies.
Sponsor - Sarah Ambrose
Health Careers Club helps to bring together high school students who are interested in careers in the health field. The club explores opportunities and requirements in these fields. Health Careers Club also reaches out to the community to assist those who are less fortunate.
Sponsor - Lisa Cedro
Further explore the Italian culture through activities.
Sponsors - Janice Dreshman & Maggie McClintock
Members of the book club will choose a book to read each month and discuss it as a group. We also have board meetings, snacks, and fun!
Sponsor - Bronwyn Korchnak
One of the largest in the nation, the PBA/YLD Mock Trial Competition gives more than 300 high school student teams from across the state the opportunity to act as lawyers and witnesses in simulated civil and criminal trials before actual judges and panels of juries. Lawyers volunteer to assist students as team advisors, scorekeepers and regional coordinators.
Sponsors - Celeste Beley
Hopewell Viking Musicals offers students the opportunity to perform and participate in the spring musical production. Students learn vocals, choreography, acting, stage design, costume design, stage crew, hair and makeup and more. Auditions are required for leading roles but any and all students may participate. Additional performing and field trip opportunities are offered as well as participation in the Henry Mancini Musical Theatre Awards.
Sponsors - Ray Smith & Dean Nelson
We are an academic organization committed to service. Our organization's group activity is the annual food drive, but each student does an additional 30 hours of community or school service each year. A 3.6 average GPA is required for consideration for acceptance, and the student must be a sophomore, junior, or senior
Sponsor - Nick Mohrbacher
The Newspaper Club produces the school newspaper, Hopewell Hi-Lites. The newspaper club informs the students and community about news, people, and events that interest or impact Hopewell Area School District and its families. Members of newspaper club learn communication skills while also gaining technical knowledge about document design, software and photography. The newspaper club strives to be a voice for the community while members gain writing and interviewing skills and technical publishing knowledge.
Sponsor - Mark Witterman
Outreach is an after school program for all students. This club was formally known as the Bible Club. It meets from 2:30-3:15 on the first Monday of the month in room 311, Mr. Witterman's room. We have a time of fellowship, prayer, and Bible study. Snacks are provided. Come on out and check us out. We look forward to seeing you there.
Sponsor - Nick Mohrbacher
P.A. Club produces the morning announcements. The club informs the school about daily events, highlights the school's activities, and promotes school spirit. Members learn communications skills in addition to technical knowledge of camera, sound, and switch board operation. The P.A. Club serves the community while members gain public speaking skills and technical video production knowledge.
Sponsor - Kim Lauer
Sponsor - Matt Weiss
Sponsor - Mark Witterman & Rich Collins
The Hopewell High School Ski Club is a fun and active way to get outside during the winter. Open to skiers and snowboarders of all experience levels, the club takes day long, weekend trips during the winter months to some of the best resorts in the area. Luxury bus rides to the resort are provided, stops for breakfast and dinner are made, and students can sign up to take lessons and rent equipment. At the resort, members of the club are free to ski or snowboard the rails, ride through the terrain parks, or hang out in the lodge when they need a break. There are four trips scheduled every other weekend beginning the second weekend in January and ending the last weekend in February. Prices vary per trip, and members are encouraged to pack a lunch or snacks. See Mr. Witterman or Mr. Collins for membership forms and any other information.
Sponsor - Robert Sforza
Sponsor - Dean Nelson
Help with performances and programs held at the high school by running the lights, rails, microphone, etc.
Sponsors - Janet Meyers
Student Council is a student-based civic organization designed to help promote school spirit and leadership among students. As members, students will have the opportunity to do a variety of community service activities, inform change within the school, and organize and plan the annual Semi-formal dance.
Sponsors - Lori Colangelo & Stephanie Valentine
Join a community where students and teachers work together to provide an atmosphere in which students who are interested in technology can share their ideas, knowledge and proficiency with other like-minded students.
Sponsor - Bronwyn Korchnak
This is a group of students whose goal is to provide positive influences in the areas of events and speakers to help educate students. This years focus will be on mental health and addiction.
Sponsor - Greg Toney
Be directly involved with the production of the Viking yearbook. Learn about photography, journalism and designing layouts. In addition, since it is a class while you are doing this, you'll receive a credit toward graduation.