| Advocates for Community and Cultural Tolerance (ACCT) |
| Adviser: Karen Yung |
ACCT Members host many fundraising projects. The proceeds finance
our educational programs and a charity of our choice. In addition, each April during
World Of Difference Week students will raise awareness through discussions, displays
and announcements.
Group Mission:
- To develop a sense of concern for self and others.
- To promote an understanding and appreciation of global society.
- To help students understand Prejudice, Stereotyping, Discrimination, Scapegoating, and Racism.
- Appreciate our multicultural heritage.
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| Amnesty International |
| Adviser: Matt Auger |
| Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for
internationally recognized human rights for all. The group learns about injustices all over
the world, most notably the genocide in Darfur. It attempts to rectify these situations through
fundraising, letter writing, and increasing awareness.
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| Architectural / Engineering Society |
| Adviser: Jim Sullivan |
| The Architectural/Engineering Society is a student-run group created to allow
the students of the Architecture and Engineering classes at Oliver Ames High School to foster
an appreciation of these fields and related disciplines. The club plans Architectural and
Engineering Design related field trips and events so that students may explore current trends
in these fields. |
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| Art Club |
| Advisers: Kristyn Shea and Jennifer Iamele |
| The Art Club specializes in mural painting in the school hallways and
staircases. Students will learn all aspects of mural making from designing to painting
murals. Students who are looking to beautify the school one mural at a time are encouraged
to join. Art Club members also learn how to curate an art exhibit. Thus far, the art club
members have created six murals and have successfully put on three art exhibitions at
Oliver Ames. Pictures of the murals are available online. |
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| Best Buddies Program |
| Advisers: Ellen Sheridan and Peggy Wentworth |
| Best Buddies is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to
establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one
friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual
and developmental disabilities. Social experiences and relationships are a part of life;
unfortunately, individuals with intellectual disabilities have historically been excluded
from many of the social opportunities that most people enjoy. High school chapters of Best
Buddies pair people with intellectual disabilities in one-to-one friendships with high school
students. Without friends and family, we are alone. In the past, individuals with intellectual
disabilities have not had the opportunity to have friends outside of their own special education
classroom. By becoming a high school Peer Buddy, volunteers offer a Buddy the chance to
explore a new way of life and feel included in the high school environment. You will not
only befriend someone with an intellectual disability, but you will also learn about
yourself in the process. Associate members of our school's chapter, although not matched
in a one-to-one relationship, participate in monthly group activities, fundraisers and
monthly chapter meetings. |
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| Dance Team |
| Adviser: Courtney Smith |
| The Oliver Ames Dance Team dances to modern-day hip-hop and pop songs, and
performs at the seasonal pep rallies. |
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| Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) |
| Adviser: Susan Sweeney |
DECA is OA's business club and is a chapter of the National DECA
Association. Students, grades 9 through 12, interested in the fields of marketing,
accounting, finance and entrepreneurship may participate. DECA members undertake
business and service projects within their school and community. DECA participants
also have the opportunity to showcase their business knowledge and skills by competing
in business related challenges at the district, state and national levels. DECA
students adhere to the motto of LIVE, LEARN AND LEAD.
DECA dues are $14.00 and are due by November 1st. |
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| The Eastoner (Yearbook) |
| Adviser: Janis Hudson |
| Yearbook provides an annual history of events and students at Oliver Ames.
There are several yearbook classes scheduled throughout the day where students are involved in
Photography, Layout Design, Copy, and Desktop Publishing. The yearbook staff consists of
editors and layout staff. Each year the staff is responsible for raising enough funds to
cover the cost of publishing. The book contains 240 pages, 18 of which are color. Each
year a theme is decided upon and carried throughout the cover, end sheet, and pages of the yearbook.
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| Envirothon |
| Advisers: Debbie Margarite and Ed Hands |
| The Envirothon Team is a group of students who are interested in
learning more about the environment. Envirothon Team members prepare themselves to
participate in a statewide competition held each May. The competition tests knowledge
in five major environmental areas: Aquatics, forestry, wildlife, soils and general
ecology. In addition, the Envirothon Team each year must complete a community project
based on a different environmental topic. Students are provided numerous
opportunities to attend hands-on workshops in order to gain experiences in each
of these areas. |
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| Freedom of Expression |
| Adviser: Joanne Coffman |
| Our endeavor as the club Freedom of Expression is to create a
community in which ideas are exchanged and individuals can express themselves through
visual art, writing, music, and have the freedom to do so. A variety of perspectives
amongst members will assist in improving every individual's artistic development. |
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| French Club |
| Adviser: Denise Sylvester |
| The purpose of the French Club is to provide a forum to gain personal
enrichment by exposure to the French culture and to foster a social experience in the
confines of a club structure.
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| Future Educators of America |
| Advisers: Cathy Harp and Ron Riley |
| The Oliver Ames Chapter of the Future Educators of America is
part of the National Future Educators of America organization. The
mission of this organization at the national and local level is the
exploration of teaching as a viable career option by students.
Several activities are planned to meet the mission of exploration
of teaching. These include a mentor program, a shadowing program, a
pen pal program with elementary students, and a teacher appreciation
program. |
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| Gay-Straight Alliance |
| Adviser: Sue Hadge |
| The Oliver Ames Gay/Straight Alliance is a student-run, faculty-supervised
group committed to providing a safe and relaxed environment for discussion
and education about gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered issues. People
of all sexualities, gender identities, and viewpoints are welcomed providing
they can be respectful of other members. |
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| Green Team |
| Advisers: Debbie Margarite, Mary Romans and Laura Ayasse |
| The Green Team is Oliver Ames' recycling club. Green Team
members are responsible for the twice weekly emptying of the recycling bins located in
over one hundred classroom and office locations throughout the school. The Green Team
also works to raise awareness of important environmental issues. Community service
hours can be earned by helping our school in this important way. Due to the club's
large membership, there are numerous opportunities for students to gain leadership
experiences. |
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| Guitar Club |
| Adviser: Gordon O'Connell |
| Guitar Club is open to guitar and bass players at all levels and
every style. Students who are interested in increasing their knowledge of all aspects
of guitar playing are invited to join. Topics for exploration include guitar playing
technique, guitar electronics, guitar tone, and digital recording techniques. |
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| Hockomock Model Senate |
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The Hockomock Model Senate is a great opportunity for students
to gain hands-on experience in the art of politics. About a dozen students meet
after school once or twice a week from late January to Mid-April, drafting and
debating bills of their own creation. OA students are known for drafting some
very interesting and controversial bills.
At the Hockomock Senate in April,
we participate in two intensive days of debate, speech-making, and, of course, the
inevitable art of compromise, all in the effort to pass our bills and the bills of
other Hockomock students. As we have come to expect, our OA students have
contributed some of the best points of debate, and have always helped provide
interesting points of discussion. |
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| International Student Exchange |
| Adviser: Ron Riley |
| The Foreign Language Department offers a three-week exchange with
Forges-les-Eux, France and a city in Spain. Oliver Ames students live
with families and attend classes at the local high school. There is
a three-day excursion to Paris or Madrid as part of the experience.
In addition, French and Spanish students travel to Easton and spend three
weeks attending classes at Oliver Ames High School. For more information, read the
detailed explanation of the program.
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| International Travel and Study |
| Adviser: Eveline Johnson |
The International Travel Study Program offers students the opportunity to
travel abroad over the April school vacation. Students enrolled in this course will learn about
the history, culture, economy and customs of the target country (or countries). The trip is
included in the Program of Studies, and students receive two credits for their participation.
All expenses for the trip are paid by the students and their families.
For information on the 2010 trip to Greece, visit
Mrs. Johnson's website.
You may also read information from previous year's trips.
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| Intramural Wiffleball |
| Adviser: Ian Murphy |
| This favorite backyard pastime has arrived on the rolling fields
of the high school for semi-competitive play twice per week while the weather permits.
Whether you are a novice or a seasoned amateur, new recruits are welcome to join at
any point during the season. Come be part of the action in this fun, low-impact environment!
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| Leo Club |
| Adviser: Susan Sweeney |
| Chartered June 1998 and sponsored by the Easton Lions Club. Leo is an acronym
for Leadership, Experience and Opportunity. A totally community service based organization
which promotes leadership and gives students a wide range of opportunities to help their community.
Dues are paid for by the Lions Club.
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| Math Team |
| Adviser: Bonnie Porter |
| The Math Team participates in the Atlantic-Pacific Mathematics Competition, meeting
once a month and working on 6 challenging math problems. We submit our scores to see how we stand up
to schools in our area and across the country.
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| Medium |
| Advisers: Megan Campbell and Jen Iamele |
| Medium is the official literary magazine of Oliver Ames High School. Members
collaborate to produce publications that showcase the writing, art, and photography of OA students
and teachers. Membership and submissions are encouraged. The 2009-2010 Issue of Medium is
available online (PDF) |
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| Mountain Biking Club |
| Advisers: Joyce O'Connor and George Allen |
| The OA Mountain Biking Club (MBC) offers students an opportunity to participate
in a group fitness activity at local off road biking sites. All levels of riders are welcome
to work on their biking and trail riding skills. Goals of the program include the development
of self-confidence and self-reliance, as well as developing respect and appreciation for
inter-dependence with one another as well as with the great outdoors. The MBC meets after school
for meetings and rides, weather permitting, and may occassionally schedule a ride on weekends.
Students are responsible for their own bikes and related equipment.
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| National Honor Society |
| Advisers: Ron Riley and Claire Planeta |
| The National Society is a service organization that recognizes high
scholastic achievement, leadership, service, and outstanding character.
Candidates may be selected during either junior or senior year. These
students must possess a 3.75 high school average. Those possessing a
3.75 average are notified by the faculty Adviser that they may submit
necessary affidavits regarding their high school career, emphasizing
particularly leadership and service activities inside and outside of
school. A faculty council considers this information, and selections
are made by the faculty council. Membership requirements are in
keeping with National Honor Society guidelines and these will be
spelled out to all new members. For more information, visit the
Official NHS Site.
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| OA Moves |
| Adviser: Nancy Curtin |
| Founded in 2009 by Genevieve Mudd (senior) and Shannon Murphy (junior),
OA Moves, a fun new dance team at OA, is off to a great start. The main objective of OA
Moves is to provide Oliver Ames High School with a new exposure to dance and the artistry
and devotion of the many dancers that attend OA. Comprised of a diverse and committed
group of artists, team members attend classes and rehearse in the new dance studio (in
the atrium) on Wednesdays and Fridays (2:30 – 3:30 pm), focusing on technique, performance,
and confidence as dancers. Classes consist of basic ballet, jazz, lyrical and contemporary
dance, as well as improvisation and conditioning. OA Moves plans to perform at upcoming
pep rallies and possibly, Talent-4-a-Cure and other community events. Stop by the atrium
and see for yourself!
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| The Olivian (School Newspaper) |
| Advisers: Cathy Harp and Ron Riley |
| The school newspaper is published throughout the school year. The
staff consists of reporters and typists. Each reporter submits articles
to be published. The editorial board consists of the editor in chief,
the Advisers, and the principal. All students are encouraged to join
the Olivian staff. The most recent issue of the Olivian is
available online.
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| Outdoors Club |
| Adviser: Tom Baldino |
The Outdoors Club is for anyone that loves outdoor sports, not just
for those that are just interested in Hunting & Fishing. Come and see what is right
outside your door.
Learn how to: tie trout flies and streamers, make and use turkey & duck calls,
land navigate with compass and GPS, read animal tracks and signs, train/handle bird dogs,
make wood duck houses, hiking sticks, pace counters, and fletch your own arrows.
Discover wildlife & really enjoy your time in the outdoors.
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| SCOPE: Students Concerned about Our Political Environment |
| Adviser: Matt Auger |
Purpose: SCOPE is an organization where students will become more aware
of those government (local, state, and federal) issues, concerns, proposals, and statutes.
Mission: To make high school students more aware of the pressing socials issues and how
government deals with these.
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| School on Wheels |
| Adviser: Carrie Hammond |
| The Oliver Ames School on Wheels chapter is a support group for
Massachusetts School on Wheels. The mission of Massachusetts School on Wheels is to
provide educational support services for students who are experiencing homelessness.
Students at Oliver Ames coordinate school supply collections and fundraisers to assist
the mission of Massachusetts School on Wheels. For more information, please visit
http://www.schoolonwheelsofmass.org/index.html.
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| Science Team |
| Advisers: Maria Annunziato and Nancy Donahue |
| The science team competes in a variety of events including the subjects
of earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, computers, and technology. The events range
from measurement and laboratory work, to basic quizzes and structure building. Students
work in teams of two and must prepare for events in advance. Students compete at the
regional and state levels. There are five regional competitions where sixteen students
compete. A team of twenty students competes in the state competition.
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| Spanish Club |
| Advisers: Jessica Silva |
| The Spanish Club was organized for the study and enjoyment of Spanish and South
American civilization. Through this the members learn of their colorful influence upon the American
way of life. Common club events include meetings with Spanish exchange students, cooking and dance
classes, Spanish movies, and celebrations of popular Latino holidays.
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| Student Government |
| Student Government is broken down into two groups: Student Council and
Class Officers for each graduating class. For more information on both Student Council as
well as individual class executive boards, go to the
Student Government page.
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| Students Against Destructive Decisions |
| Kristin Marani |
| SADD is an acronym for Students Against Destructive Decisions, a recent
revision of Students Against Drunk Driving, as alcohol is not the only inhibitor of good
decisions. The organization provides a help line for high school students who need
rides across town while intoxicated. Members have adopted a stance against poor decisions,
especially driving under the influence of harmful substances. Each weekend operators
and drivers are available. Though the number of calls SADD recieves each year is somewhat
minimal, each call is considered a life saved.
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| Washington D.C. Close Up |
| Advisers: Matt Auger and Courtney Smith |
| Washington D.C. Close Up allows students to travel to our nation's capital
for six days, where they will: visit monuments and memorials, visit the Supreme Court, Senate,
House and Library of Congress, earn credit from University of Virginia, meet with experts in
media and government, and share the experience with classmates and other students from around
the country. For more information, see http://web.me.com/mattbauger/OA/Close_Up.html.
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