Welcome to Hackensack High School! It is with great pride that our school administrators and staff offer you a selection of over 50 clubs and 26 varsity sports that you may become involved in.
These clubs and sports have been developed so that you can challenge your mind, your humanitarian spirit and your athletic ability.
This is a great opportunity for you to meet new people and make new friends. Join a group that will share your ideas and interests.
Isn’t this a great way to show your commitment and dedication to becoming a well-rounded student with fun and learning at the same time? Take advantage of some of these opportunities.
Upon your graduation, colleges, trade schools, technical schools and employers are looking for students that have exhibited various interests and service during their high school years. You can accumulate activity and service points that will be permanently attached to your school records.
We all wish you an enjoyable and productive school year.
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*Please note that the Club/Sport Advisors listed may be subject to change.
DESCRIPTION – Each year a theme is chosen and the top high schools compete against each other to measure their academic knowledge in 10 areas.
REQUIREMENTS – C Average, or above
MEETING TIMES – Period 1 (7:30-8:10am) daily, Period 9 (as needed during competitions)
FEES – $20 twice a year
ADVISOR/DEPT – Mr. John Spadafino, Science Department
DESCRIPTION – Discussion and study of African Cultures
REQUIREMENTS – None
MEETING TIMES – Begins in January on Mondays after school
FEES – None
ADVISOR/DEPT – To be announced
DESCRIPTION – An animal rights/welfare club engaging in letter writing and fundraising for various animal organizations
REQUIREMENTS – Interest in animals
MEETING TIMES – Period 10, Mondays
FEES – None
ADVISOR/DEPT – Cindy Ortiz, Librarian & Barbara Caruso
DESCRIPTION – Students that enjoy playing board games and competition using critical thinking in a unique way.
REQUIREMENTS – Enjoy competition
MEETING TIMES – To be announced
FEES – None
ADVISOR/DEPT – Sal Telesca-Business Education Department
DESCRIPTION – Students that enjoy reading and sharing books and literature.
REQUIREMENTS – Enjoy reading
MEETING TIMES – To be announced
FEES – None
ADVISOR/DEPT – Cindy Ortiz-Librarian
DESCRIPTION – Organize fundraisers to lower the price of various class expenses
REQUIREMENTS – None (must be a credited Freshman of 2013 Class)
MEETING TIMES – As needed
FEES – None
ADVISOR/DEPT - Jared Wexler
DESCRIPTION – Organize fundraisers to lower the price of various class expenses.
MEETING TIMES – As needed
FEES – None
ADVISOR/DEPT – Joseph Mocera & Meredith Roman-Physical Education Dept.
DESCRIPTION – Organize fundraisers to lower the price of various class expenses.
REQUIREMENTS – None (must be a credited Junior of 2011 Class)
MEETING TIMES – As needed
FEES – None
ADVISOR/DEPT – John Bellocchio and Keith Grant – Social Studies Department
DESCRIPTION – Organize fundraisers to lower the price of various class expenses.
REQUIREMENTS – None (must be a credited Sophomore of 2012 Class)
MEETING TIMES – As needed
FEES – None
ADVISOR/DEPT – Mary Ann Thievon - Physical Education Department
CLUB - Color Guard
DESCRIPTION – Students in Color Guard work with the band at all football games and competitions. May use flags, rifles and sabers to give a visual component to the band.
REQUIREMENTS – Must attend band camp (last week in August)
MEETING TIMES – Monday to Thursday 3:30-5:45 pm
Friday, Saturday, Sunday to be announced
ADVISOR/DEPT – Lisa MacVicar-Music Department
CLUB – Consumer Bowl
DESCRIPTION – To compete against other Bergen County high schools answering questions about products and services you use. What is your right as a consumer if a product doesn’t perform as it should?
REQUIREMENTS – None
MEETING TIMES - 3 to 4 times per week from November to early January, Period 10
FEES – None
ADVISOR/DEPT – Valerie Gancarz-Business Education Department
CLUB – Critic Literary Magazine
DESCRIPTION –Publishing a school magazine generated from students such as poetry, prose, short stories, etc.
REQUIREMENTS – You must enjoy creative writing
MEETING TIMES – To be announced
FEES – None
ADVISOR/DEPT – To be announced
DESCRIPTION – Introduce students to the art of rhetoric debate.
REQUIREMENTS – None
MEETING TIMES – Twice a month every Wednesday during Period 10
FEES – None
ADVISOR/DEPT – Claire Mackey-Social Studies Department
DESCRIPTION – Provide students with the opportunity to experience creative problem solving.
REQUIREMENTS – None
MEETING TIMES – January through March only daily during Period 10
FEES – None
ADVISOR/DEPT – Stephanie Shaw and Tom Terzano-English Department
DESCRIPTION – Students who are interested in any form of acting and production may participate.
REQUIREMENTS – Interest in theatre, movies and acting.
MEETING TIMES – TBD
FEES – None
ADVISOR/DEPT – John Zisa-Music Department
DESCRIPTION – Students learn about and discuss issues that women are faced with, in our community and in society, as a whole.
REQUIREMENTS – None
MEETING TIMES – 2 times a month
FEES – None
ADVISOR/DEPT – Wendy Lamparelli-Health Office
DESCRIPTION – Teaches and fosters business related knowledge and skills through community participation.
REQUIREMENTS – Interest in business topics
MEETING TIMES – 2 times a month during Period 10
FEES – $15 Annual Fee for national membership
ADVISOR/DEPT – Ed Renz and Felice Tatgenhorst - Business Department
DESCRIPTION – Provides students with an opportunity to learn about education and teaching.
REQUIREMENTS – Interest in education
MEETING TIMES – TBA
FEES – None
ADVISOR/DEPT – Antoinette Alston, Lia Papamichael and Caseen Gaines-English Department
DESCRIPTION – Recognize proficiency and dedication to the study of French and its culture
REQUIREMENTS – B average in AP French 2
MEETING TIMES – To be announced
FEES – None
ADVISOR/DEPT – Eric Fahrenkopf- World Languages Department
FEES- None
ADVISOR/DEPT- Lorelei Kaminsky, Math Department, and Lynnette Gardner, Special Services
DESCRIPTION – Interest in working as a volunteer at Hackensack Hospital in a variety of jobs.
REQUIREMENTS – Interest in the health care profession
MEETING TIMES – Your volunteer schedule
FEES – None
ADVISOR/DEPT – Nurses-Health Office
DESCRIPTION – Provide students with an opportunity to conduct community service and develop leadership skills.
REQUIREMENTS – Interest in helping others
MEETING TIMES – Twice a month during Period 10
FEES – None
ADVISOR/DEPT – Stefanie Moreno-World Languages Department & Valerie Gancarz-Business Education Department
DESCRIPTION – Students who enjoy learning about the Italian culture need join. Also, fundraising projects are held to generate scholarships for deserving students.
REQUIREMENTS – Interest in other cultures
MEETING TIMES – To be announced
FEES – None
ADVISOR/DEPT – Bernard Petrocelli-World Languages Department
DESCRIPTION – Help raise money for scholarships for Italian American students and learn about the Italian culture
REQUIREMENTS – 2 years Italian with a solid A average
MEETING TIMES – 2 times a month
FEES – None
ADVISOR/DEPT – Bernard Petrocelli- World Languages Department
DESCRIPTION – Students will participate in fundraising projects to raise money for Latino students’ college education.
REQUIREMENTS – Interest in other cultures
MEETING TIMES – 3 times per month
FEES – None
ADVISOR/DEPT – Julio Morel and Carolina Bentances-Math Department
DESCRIPTION – Students that would like to assist in the library helping students and the school, locate and organize books and media.
REQUIREMENTS – None
MEETING TIMES – To be announced
FEES – None
ADVISOR/DEPT – Cindy Ortiz-Librarian
DESCRIPTION – The HHS Marching Band performs at all high school football games and the USSBA Marching band circuit.
REQUIREMENTS – Commitment to attend practice and school spirit
MEETING TIMES – Monday & Thursday 3:30 to 5:45 pm;
Friday, Saturday & Sunday to be announced
(Band Camp – last week of August)
FEES – None
DESCRIPTION – This club enables students that excel in Math to solve equations that will be scored and entered into a league challenging other schools
REQUIREMENTS – Interest in Math
MEETING TIMES – To be announced
FEES – None
ADVISOR/DEPT – Betty Manning-Math Department
DESCRIPTION – In front of a camera or behind the scenes, students will participate in presenting our school’s morning report to alert the students to school news.
REQUIREMENTS – None
MEETING TIMES – Daily, period 1.
FEES – None
ADVISOR/DEPT – Steve Anderson- Industrial Arts and AV Center Departments
DESCRIPTION – This group represents the students that have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, as well as service and leadership qualities.
REQUIREMENTS – GPA of no less than 3.3 and 15 service points (300 hours)
MEETING TIMES – Once a month, 2 evening meetings
FEES – $5 yearly dues
ADVISOR/DEPT – Ed Renz - Business Department
DESCRIPTION – Students from HHS mentor/tutor students in elementary schools in Hackensack, Maywood, Rochelle Park, the Keeling Manning Center and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Senior Center
REQUIREMENTS – Enjoy working with children and having patience
MEETING TIMES – Depends on schedule
FEES – None
ADVISOR/DEPT – Arlene Meyers-Drop-In Center
DESCRIPTION – Academic competition with other schools – awaiting selection for Channel 12 appearance
MEETING TIMES – Period 10, 1 hour per week
FEES – None
ADVISOR/DEPT – Dave Bernardo-Math Department
DESCRIPTION – Students will become proactive to promote healthy lifestyles and anti-tobacco reforms
REQUIREMENTS – None
MEETING TIMES – Once a month
FEES – Fee
ADVISOR/DEPT – Iris Koonin-Student Assistance Counselor
DESCRIPTION – To discuss anti-violence and aggression among our teens
REQUIREMENTS – Leadership qualities, commitment
MEETING TIMES – Once a month
FEES – None
ADVISOR/DEPT – Iris Koonin-Student Assistance Counselor
DESCRIPTION – To provide students with an opportunity to become aware and involved in various science projects
REQUIREMENTS – Interest in Science
MEETING TIMES – To be announced
FEES – None
ADVISOR/DEPT –Science Department
DESCRIPTION – Provide students with an opportunity to experience winter sporting
REQUIREMENTS – None
MEETING TIMES – 4 meetings; trips during the winter season
FEES – Each student pays for their own participation
ADVISOR/DEPT – Tom Terzano-English Department
DESCRIPTION – Recognize high school achievements in the study of Spanish and to learn more about the language and the Spanish culture
REQUIREMENTS – B+ or higher in Spanish for 3 semesters
MEETING TIMES – Twice a month
FEES – None
ADVISOR/DEPT –Mercedes Hernandez and Soraya Gonzalez-World Languages Department
DESCRIPTION – Students will help set up the stage for various school functions (Speakers, Senior Play, Assemblies, etc.)
REQUIREMENTS – Basic knowledge of AV equipment
MEETING TIMES – Depends on activity
FEES – None
ADVISOR/DEPT – Steve Anderson- Industrial Arts Department & AV Center Department
DESCRIPTION – Students meet with the Principal representing the concerns of their fellow students
REQUIREMENTS – None
MEETING TIMES – Depends on the principal’s schedule
FEES – None
ADVISOR/DEPT – Mark Porto-Principal & Mark Johnson- Assistant Principal
DESCRIPTION – To recruit students to represent their peers and learn to facilitate interactions between students regarding school events
REQUIREMENTS – None
MEETING TIMES – 2 times a month
FEES – None
ADVISOR/DEPT – Sandra Harrington-Social Studies Department
DESCRIPTION – This club’s mission is to educate students about the effects of pregnancy before and after, expose them to information about STD’s and to help make responsible choices about sex
REQUIREMENTS – None
MEETING TIMES – Twice a month
FEES – None
ADVISOR/DEPT – Gail Handy-Health/Physical Education Department
DESCRIPTION – Students interested in technology and learning about new programs in technology.
REQUIREMENTS – None
MEETING TIMES – To be Announced
FEES – None
ADVISOR/DEPT – Janina Wozniak-Math Department
DESCRIPTION – To help pregnant teens adjust and learn caring and coping skills.
REQUIREMENTS – None
MEETING TIMES – To be Announced
FEES – None
ADVISOR/DEPT – Iris Koonin- Student Assistance Counselor & Wendy Lamparelli-Health Office
DESCRIPTION – An Honor Society available to all vocalists and instrumentalists. This group performs services within the school and community.
REQUIREMENTS – An audition and recommendation from a TRI-M Member
MEETING TIMES – Every other Tuesday
FEES – None
ADVISOR/DEPT – Lisa MacVicar-Music Department
DESCRIPTION – Athletes who work at events to help raise money for Varsity H Scholarships
REQUIREMENTS – Must be a Varsity Letter winner
MEETING TIMES – Depends on events
FEES – None
ADVISOR/DEPT – William Paladino - Assistant Principal
DESCRIPTION – Students that want to help create the school newspaper. You will decide on cover stories, learn QUARK (layout program), sell ads, take photos and learn the newspaper business.
REQUIREMENTS – Desire to write, shoot layouts, sell ads for the newspaper
MEETING TIMES – Thursdays during Period 10
FEES – None
ADVISOR/DEPT – Tom Picone - Math Department
DESCRIPTION – This is an after school activity that provides you with the opportunity to use various modern gym machines and equipment to keep yourself in shape
REQUIREMENTS – Desire to improve your physical self
MEETING TIMES – Period 10
FEES – None
ADVISOR/DEPT – Various Coaches or Physical Education Teachers
DESCRIPTION – Students are interested in becoming writers and sharing their passion of writing.
REQUIREMENTS – Interest in writing
MEETING TIMES – To be announced
FEES – None
ADVISOR/DEPT – To be announced
All fall, winter and spring sports meet daily after school during their respective seasons and involve Saturday morning practices. The exceptions are bowling (which meets 3 to 4 times a week and some Saturdays); Golf (which meets 4 to 5 times a week in March, April and May); Cheerleading (schedule varies for fall and winter seasons).
Please be reminded that there is a sport for everyone!
Trainer – Danielle Caroll (High School)
Nurse – Julie Hanulak (High School)
| Fall Season: |
*Indicates a Head Coach Position |
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SPORT: |
COACH: |
SCHOOL LOCATION OF COACH: |
| Cheerleading | Christina Riotto | High School |
| Cross Country Track | *James Levitzke | High School |
| Girls | Mario Santivanez | Middle School |
| Boys | Dennis Healy | |
| Field Hockey | *Michelle Stien | High School |
| Grace Brown | ||
| Football | *Mike Miello | High School |
| Soccer Boy's | *David Wells | Out of District |
| Keith Grant | High School | |
| Bernie Petrocelli | High School | |
| Soccer Girl's | *Tara Jakubik | High School |
| Erin Wall | Middle School | |
| Colleen Krenn | High School | |
| Tennis | *Kenneth McKaba | Middle School |
| Meredith Roman | High School | |
| Girl's Volleyball | *Haris Brkovic | Middle School |
| Laura Mazzaca | ||
| Lynrick rhymer | Middle School | |
| Commettes | Brenda Walker | Nelly K. Parker |
| Marching Band | Lisa MacVicar | High School |
| Winter Season |
*Indicates a Head Coach Position |
SCHOOL LOCATION OF COACH: |
| Cheerleading | Christina Riotto | High School |
| Bowling | Bob Lotz | High School |
| Basketball Boys | *Gordon Whiting | High School |
| Eric Deering | ||
| Aaron Taylor | High School | |
| Basketball Girls | *Charles McKnight | Fairmount |
| Sandra Hampton | Out of District | |
| Charles Clark | Out of District | |
| Ice Hockey | *Colin Church | Out of District |
| Tom Tompkins | Out of District | |
| Swimming Girls/Boys | *Danielle Sadlon | Hillers |
| Indoor Track | *James Levitzke | High School |
| Celso King | Jackson | |
| Walter King | Hillers School | |
| Darren Ressler | Out of District | |
| Dennis Healy | Out of District | |
| Wrestling | *John Stallone | Middle School |
| Michael Walker | High School |
| Spring Season |
*Indicates a Head Coach Position |
SCHOOL LOCATION OF COACH: |
| Baseball | * Gerard Carroll | Out of District |
| Mark Houser | High School | |
| Russell Cohen | High School | |
| Phil Benanti | High School | |
| Golf | *Ralph Calise | Out of District |
| Softball | *Joelle DellaVolpe | Out of District |
| Meredith Roman | High School | |
| Track | *James Levitzke | High School |
| Celso King | Jackson | |
| Walter King | Fairmount | |
| Monique Mighty | Out of District | |
| Darren Ressler | Out of District | |
| Dennis Healy | Out of District | |
| Tennis | *Kenneth McKaba |
High School |
| Mike DeOrio | High School | |
| Volleyball Boys | *Matt Kingsley | Out of District |
| Joseph Mocera | High School |