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State College Area High School
Student Activities!

As students decide which courses they wish to take each year, they should also consider participation in extra-curricular activities. For many students, these activities provide opportunities and experiences which not only make high school more enjoyable, but also influence and sometimes determine future choices in both education and career paths. We are proud to offer more than ninety clubs and activities for our students. There is something for everyone. You may download a booklet describing all the clubs and activities as a PDF (20 pages).

We offer:
  • Academic competitive teams such as Academic Decathlon, Debate Team, Knowledge Masters, Mock Trial Team, Ocean Bowl, Model United Nations Club, Science Bowl, Science Olympiad, Envirothon and Math Club. These clubs travel to other schools or locations to compete against other teams.
  • Publication clubs such as Acclivity, Lion's Digest and Little Lion Yearbook.
  • Clubs offering support include African-American Support Group, Autism/Asperger's Teen Group, Best Buddies, The Gay & Straight Alliance, Multicultural Club, Peer Mediators, Sky's The Limit, Little Lion Ambassadors, Special Activities, and the Wild Dream Teams.
  • Art based clubs like the Art Club, National Art Honor Society, Pottery Club and Senior Video.
  • Several music clubs such as Chamber Singers, Concert Band, Concert Choir, Jazz Band, Jazz Band 2, Marching Band, Master Singers, Ninth Grade Band, Ninth Grade Choir, Ninth Grade Orchestra, Orchestra, State Band, String Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Tenth Grade Band and Tenth Grade Choir, Tri M Music Honor Society and Rock Ensemble.
  • Different ranges of physical activities include Dance Team, Fitness Center, Ice Hockey, Outing Club, Anglers, Ping Pong Club, Boy's & Girl's Rugby Club, Ski Club, Swing Dancing, and Majorettes.
    Clubs based on hobbies such as Anime Club, Book Club, Senior Video Club, Film Society, Chess Club, Rocketry Club and Gaming Club.
  • Theatre based clubs like Set Design and Construction, Thespians and The Artist Residency Club.
  • Career interest clubs like the Auto Club, Broadcasting, DECA (marketing), Future Business Leaders of America, Future Farmers of America, Kiva (micro-finance), National Home Builder's Association, Statistics, Student Government, Technology Experienced & Creative Students (TECS), Technology Student Association (TSA), SkillsUSA, Work Experience and Youth & Government Club.
  • Clubs that promote awareness include CAUSE (Creating Awareness Using Student Education) and Students Against Destructive Decisions (S.A.D.D.).
  • Some clubs work on events like the Battle of the Bands, Dance Marathon, Renaissance Faire, Empty Bowls, and Talent Show.
  • Environmental issues such as Sierra Student Coalition/Environmental Club.
  • Students with interests in languages and cultures can join the French Club, Latin Club, German Club or Spanish Club.
  • Community service organizations include Key Club, Leo Club, Little Lion Ambassadors and Habitat for Humanity.
Additional information is available through the State College Area School District web site, activity advisors, and the Student Activities Office. Please contact David Geanette, Student Activities Administrator at 272-6326 or dag17@scasd.org or TBD, Student Activities Secretary at 272-5988 with any questions you may have.
 

Student participation, competition and performance philosophy

 At the high school level for clubs and activities, advisors/coaches will have the dual responsibility of fostering individual skill development and achieving activity/club success.  To achieve this end the most effective and capable students as judged by the advisors/coaches, regardless of grade level, will be given the opportunity to further develop their skills, talents and abilities, to participate at the most advanced levels of competition and to perform at the highest levels available for high school extracurricular and co-curricular activities. An emphasis will be placed on helping the members of the activity/club group to work together and to develop a strong desire to attain the highest possible levels of success.

Each week an activity is "spotlighted" on the small bulletin board outside the Student Activities Office in the South Building. Students may check out a different activity each week on their way back and forth to classes. 

New clubs are formed every year!

So, GET INVOLVED and join a club or activity!