Community Building Clubs
Arch Yearbook
Students involved in this club take on the responsibility for producing the Arch yearbook. Students have the chance to assume leadership roles as editors, writers, designers, photographers, and business managers, while collaborating with other students to plan and create content, meet deadlines, and interact with students, parents, administrators, and community members. Staff members also have opportunities to attend national journalism conferences at Columbia University and workshops elsewhere to learn cutting-edge trends in both print and digital journalism. For questions regarding school pictures, contact Lifetouch/Prestige Portraits: 800-426-9533
Meeting Information: Thursdays After School in Room 320
Allergy Awareness Club
The Allergy Awareness Club’s mission is to bring out allergy awareness at Byram Hills. Any money we collect will be donated to allergy research and to buy allergy friendly foods that will be donated to families who are underprivileged. We will be working with the organization Free From Market. The families that work with Free From Market have one or more family members that have an allergy. Students who are passionate about making a difference in the allergy community and desire to get involved in high school should join the AAC in the fight for allergy awareness!
Meeting Information: See advisor for details
The Canvas
The Canvas! This is a student run art and literary publication that includes poetry, short stories, and various forms of artwork. Through our winter and spring issues, we seek to expose the creative works of Byram Hills students and faculty.
Meeting Information: See advisor for details
Fighting Anti Semitism Club
The Byram Hills Fighting Against Anti-Semitism club believes that through education, antisemitism can be prevented in our community. We look at current events while also acknowledging history, when necessary. The FAAS club is a judgement free space for students to share any past experiences regarding antisemitism. While a presentation is usually made, student participation and involvement is something we value. All Byram Hills students, Jewish and non-Jewish are welcome to participate.
Meeting Information: Once a month in room 213
Glamour Girls
Glamour Gals is a non-profit organization that aims to bring a sense of community into the lives of residents living in senior homes across the United States. In the Byram Hills chapter, Glamour Gals collaborates with the Bristal Assisted Living Home in Armonk with the hope of fostering meaningful, multigenerational relationships. Whether we are developing a PenPal system with the Bristal residents or are playing Bingo altogether, Glamour Gals invites the Byram Hills community to bring some light into the lives of the older generations.
Glamour Gals meets twice a month on every other Wednesday (first meeting on 10/5). Google Classroom Code: oyc3i6w
Meeting Times: Every other Wednesday Right After School in Room 320
First Meeting: October 5th
Growth and Awareness Group for Alzheimer's
The Growth and Awareness Group for Alzheimer’s (GAGA) is aiming to help fight to end Alzheimer's disease. We can fight for the families witnessing their loved ones deteriorate. We can fight for the 44 million people worldwide suffering. And finally, we can fight for future generations who should never have to face such a tragic disease.
In order to reach this goal, GAGA participates in the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s at WCC on October 2nd. The event is a super exciting time for GAGA as we celebrate our work and walk alongside hundreds of others fighting for the same cause. We also organize bake sales, host fundraisers at local retail shops, and are even planning a gaga tournament to raise money! Last but not least, our club has visited the Bristal in Armonk and conducted a music therapy event with memory care patients; we hope to plan more of these events this year.
Join our Google Classroom with code “hd5zs73”, and sign up for the walk or donate using this link: http://act.alz.org/goto/GAGA_BHHS
Advisor: Ally Dellacioppa
Meeting Times: See advisors for details
GSA: Gender and Sexuality Alliance
The goal of the Genders and Sexualities Alliance Club (GSA) is to improve the environment and the community at Byram Hills. We strive to educate and spread knowledge and awareness about the issues that have an impact on gay, lesbian, straight, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth. We want this club to represent the best of Byram Hills--respect for others regardless of who they are. Help us create a more welcoming school here at Byram Hills!
Events:
Prideworks Conference in the Spring
Day of Silence
No Name Calling Week
Anti-bullying education
Advisor: TBD
Meeting Information: Most Mondays after school in the library or tech room.
Helping Young People Excel (H.Y.P.E.)
The purpose of Helping Young People Excel is to develop an awareness, understanding, and connection between Byram Hills High School students and members of the community who have special needs. HYPE hosts multiple virtual events and fundraising activities, all organized by the club’s presidents. Events last year included a Halloween Costume Drive, Toys for Tots collection, Valentine’s Card Drive, and virtual BINGO. Members who have participated throughout high school develop strong connections with the guests. This experience allows Byram Hills students and the guests to expand their understanding and acceptance of all individuals.
Meeting Information: See Ms. Lewis in Room 410 about joining the Google Classroom for Club Announcements
High School Science Ambassadors
High School Science Ambassadors, or HSSA, is a club for students who love science and want to share their passion with elementary students. In this club, members will make videos of science experiments which will be shared with a 2nd grade class. While this club will be a lot of fun, members should also know that they will have to put in some work to ensure that all of our videos are complete. We would like to make at least 5 videos this school year.
Meeting Times: See advisor for details
Mosaic Club
The Mosaic Club represents racial equality and awareness in our school community. The members of our club discuss curren events and aim to educate peers on how to be members of a diverse community. We also aim to create a space for people to be comfortable discussing these issues and bring up any problems with the school community.
Advisor: Mr. Ruben Torres
Meetings: Once a month in room 203 Join google classroom with the code vy3rux3
The Oracle
The Oracle is the Byram Hills High School newspaper. We are dedicated to helping students build skills in journalism and public expression, in addition to helping students establish a sense of community. The Oracle publishes new articles online daily throughout the year. Articles focus on issues that concern students in Byram Hills and the community at large.
Email: bhhsoracle@byramhills.net
Website: www.bhhsoracle.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bhhsoracle
Meetings: Meetings take place on Mondays. Dates are posted in the Google Classroom. Email us at bhhsoracle@byramhills.net to join.
Reading Between the Lines
We hope to encourage more discussions about literature and create a space where students can learn from the perspectives of others! The Reading Between the Lines Club meets the second Wednesday of every month in the library. Each month we vote on a new book from a variety of different genres.
Meeting Times: See advisor for details
SAGE (Students Advocating Gender Equality)
Hopes to foster awareness of gender bias and to promote tolerance of feminism, and its ideals. All genders are welcome!
Advisor: Francine Aber
Meeting Information: Mondays after school in Room 321
Strategies in Thinking
The purpose of our club is to create leaders and entrepreneurs of the future in a fun and engaging way. We will work on case studies each meeting to teach students how to think strategically about how to solve problems. We hope our members will become fascinated with problem solving, economics and learning how to create solutions to problems.
Advisor: Francine Aber
Meeting Information: Contact advisor for details
Student Wellness Advisory Committee
Are you interested in helping students remain stress-free and thrive at Byram Hills? If so, the Student Wellness Advisory Committee (SWAC) may be the right club for you. We create and organize events which promote positive ways to deal with our emotions and improve mental health. Our largest event of the year is Wellness Day, where we invite professionals to speak about the most pressing issues affecting students. In addition, they provide new and different ways to cope with any issues students may be facing. We give a platform for students to improve their well-being when they may be struggling or scared to speak about the issues which are impacting them.
Meeting Information: Once a month on Wednesdays in Room 213
Women in Business
The goal of our club is to teach students in high school how to be successful in life from a business standpoint by learning from successful women. On the internet, we see many young women involved with a business, and we wanted to spread it to our school. We are very inspired by the brave women we see in society that were able to start their own businesses. At our school, we feel there is not enough recognition for the women who create their businesses, and we would like to bring this to our school. Another goal of ours is to close the gender wage gap in businesses. This club is open to anyone who is interested in business and learning basic business skills from experienced professionals.