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Participation in clubs and activities is open to all students. All groups must have an adult advisor who assumes responsibility for supervision and direction for fund-raising and planning for the activity. Additional clubs may be considered when students indicate an interest. The following is a list of active groups:

AFS

ADVISOR: SONIA STEVENSON - AFS promotes intercultural learning through worldwide exchange programs. On a local level, AFS takes on more practical functions such as fund-raising activities to cover chapter expenses and to provide some assistance for AFS students when possible. The student chapter may also organize a short-term exchange (STE) between U.S. communities for a small group of students who might not otherwise have the opportunity. back to top

ART & LITERATURE MAGAZINE

ADVISOR: MARY OCHES & EMILY FOSS- Epiphany is published by a cross section of Erskine Academy students and includes poetry, short stories, essays and artwork. The magazine is published annually in the third trimester. back to top

BEAM (Business Education Association of Maine)

ADVISOR: ROXANNE MALLEY AND BOB DONAR - Every year this organization sponsors contests at the regional and state levels in the areas of: Accounting I & Accounting II; Keyboarding I & Advanced Keyboarding; Office Procedures & Business Math. Students that place first, second or third at the regional level compete at the state competition. At the state contest, scholarships and cash prizes are awarded to the first three places. back to top

BETA

ADVISOR: MARY MACFARLAND - Members of the National Beta Club are chosen at the end of the Sophomore year or beginning of the Junior year. They must maintain a high academic average. back to top

BUSINESS CLUB

ADVISOR: ROXANNE MALLEY - The Business Club is open to any student enrolled in business classes. The club operates like a business and operates the school store. Members are in charge of the store and have rotating work schedules.

The club is involved in many activities. We invite area business representatives for actual job interviews. We also send questionnaires to area businesses asking their input as to what is needed in future employees. An annual activity involves visiting area nursing homes at Christmas time. The students make their own gifts to give to the patients and sing carols.

The members organize a dance for area elementary schools and include activities for the students as a way for them to get acquainted with their new environment before they start their freshmen year. back to top

DESTINATION IMAGINATION

ADVISOR: JULIE JACKSON - Destination Imagination is a team competition in creative problem solving. It is a chance to "exercise your imagination.. not an I.Q. Test." Each DI team consists of 5 to 7 members who work on mechanical/dramatic/artistic long-term problems. Practices begin in November for March and April competitions. Destination Imagination is "about creativity and team work." All interested students should see the advisor. back to top

ERSKINE ACADEMY THEATRE CLUB

ADVISOR: RYAN NORED - This club annually produces a three-act play that is performed for the community and the school. It also participates in a regional one-act play competition in March. back to top

ERSKINE ACADEMY LEADERSHIP TEAM

ADVISOR: BETSY BENNER - Ten students are selected each year to attend a Leadership Conference at Bates College. This group then goes out to area 8 th grade classes to describe school functions and programs. back to top

LANGUAGE CLUBS

ADVISOR: LANGUAGE TEACHERS - The Language Clubs exist primarily to plan and carry out educational trips to foreign countries related to the languages taught at Erskine. The trips carried out so far have enabled our students to become better acquainted with the history and culture of these countries. back to top

LATIN CLUB

ADVISOR: MARY OCHES - The Latin Club members plan and carry out fundraisers in order to travel to Italy, a trip which will allow students to become better acquainted with the history and culture of ancient Rome. back to top

MATH TEAM

ADVISOR: LEWIS PURINTON - The Erskine Academy Math Team competes on both the Varsity and Junior Varsity levels. Varsity Competition is open to all students, 9-12. The first meet takes place in October, with subsequent meets in November, December, February and March. The Mid-Maine Invitational meet is in March and the State meet is in April.

The Junior Varsity Math Team is designed for freshmen and sophomores. It consists of four "in house" meets, roughly corresponding time to Varsity meets. All interested students are encouraged to participate. Practice schedules are flexible and will not conflict with athletic or other extracurricular practices. back to top

MODEL STATE LEGISLATURE

ADVISOR: LORI DUBE - The YMCA Youth and Government Programs is a statewide program for students in grades 9-12. The program is designed to teach students the legislative process, the duties of elected offices and an appreciation for participation in government. Students participate in a local training session, for which they prepare bills, elect some officials and nominate a governor's candidate. The Central District Training Session is held at Erskine Academy. The program takes place on a weekend in the spring when students take over the State House utilizing the offices of the actual legislators. The costs of the program are divided between the students and the school. Currently, the cost is $30 for each student. back to top

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

ADVISOR: MARY OCHES - The National Honor Society is a national organization devoted to recognizing high school students exhibiting superior leadership, character, service and scholarship. Membership is voted on by a five member faculty committee appointed by the headmaster. Students first become eligible mid-way through their junior year and must have completed two of the four requirements prior to their name coming before the committee.

The scholarship requirement is met by maintaining a 90 average and never having failed a course, and the service requirement is met by the cumulating of 25 service points (35 points for seniors). Service points are awarded each year according to a student's participation in a large list of extracurricular activities. back to top

PEER TUTORS

ADVISOR: BETSY BENNER, SUSAN BECKWITH, DIANE DOW - As a part of a peer helping program, this program involves students assisting other students with difficult course material. Tutors are chosen from students in grades 10-12 who have high achievement in a variety of subject areas. Tutoring sessions are held during school hours if possible but may also involve an after-school commitment. back to top

PROJECT GRADUATION

ADVISOR: BETSY BENNER & SENIOR CLASS ADVISORS - Project Graduation continues to thrive and grow at Erskine Academy as each year's seniors commit their creative energies to celebrating graduation without alcohol and other drugs. Project Graduation involves the entire Senior Class participating in a variety of fund-raisers during the school year. The money raised goes towards a memorable occasion - a time of laughter, joy and yes some sadness, a time to celebrate friendships without inviting tragedy. Each class faces the same set of choices: what will be the best way to celebrate graduation this year? back to top

PROM COMMITTEE

ADVISOR: BETSY BENNER - The Junior class begins organizing the prom in the fall. Since it is an extravagant event, much time is spent making high quality decorations. This requires a great deal of planning to maintain a reasonable cost factor. In the spring, the week of the prom is spent decorating the gym to focus on the theme, which has been selected. back to top

SPEECH TEAM

ADVISOR: BERIT FREELING - The Speech Team, which is open to all interested students, provides an excellent opportunity to develop skills which will serve participants throughout their lives.

Students compete in meets during the fall and winter culminating with the State meet in February. Competition in categories range from Prose and Poetry to Impromptu speaking. Among the categories are Ensemble (2 or more students working together), Extemp (presenting an opinion on current events) and Original Oratory (students present works they have created). back to top

STUDENT COUNCIL

ADVISOR: MARY MACFARLAND - The Student Council members at Erskine Academy are elected or members at large (according to the constitution). The council's goal is to stimulate and develop healthy school spirit, to encourage and maintain school activities and to foster a spirit of cooperation among faculty and the student body. Members also participate at the state and national level. back to top

TLC (Teens Leading and Learning through Community Service)

ADVISOR: KELLY McQUARRIE - The mission of TLC is to provide opportunities for volunteer service within the larger community. By sharing their time and effort, students will help to benefit others while enhancing leadership skills, compassion for others and commitment to the world around them. Functions are scheduled every two weeks and a meeting is held the first Monday of every month. back to top

YEARBOOK

ADVISOR: HEATHER SHUTE - The yearbook staff is made up of students willing to work for an extended time during the school year to produce this visual record of the school, the Pinnacle . Working on the yearbook will aid students in learning a variety of organizational and computer skills. Long-term dedication to the project is necessary. Applications are available for any student interested in participating. back to top

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