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Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the surplus of clubs offered here at the Pine? Don’t worry. We do, too. So we have compiled a list of all the officials clubs of PC for your disposal–read ahead for information on everything from Board Games Club to Young Bohemians’ Art Society.

Pine Crest Clubs

Asian Club Interested in Asian cultures? As a part of the diverse community of Pine Crest, Asian Club plays an active role in the display of global cultures. Come and participate in various activities such as preparing traditional Asian dishes and performing Asian dances. Please contact Mr. Katz ([email protected]) or Yuchu (Steven) Ma ([email protected]) for more information if you are interested in joining.

Black Students Association Another one of the various cultural groups on campus, the Black Students Association is open to all students. Come participate during Black History Month in a multitude of activities and in various community service-related events throughout the year. Please contact Mrs. Owens ([email protected]) or Christopher Matthews ([email protected]) for more information if you are interested in joining.

Board Games Club Is Scrabble your passion? How about Monopoly? Maybe even Clue? If this sounds like you, then Board Games Club the perfect club for you to join. Come be a part of meetings where there is always a game to be played, from Connect Four to Sorry! Please contact Dr. Cicconi ([email protected]) or Michael Kennedy ([email protected]) for more information if you are interested in joining.

Business Club Are you interested in going to business school one day? Or own a company of your own? Then go and join Business Club! This club is a great way to expose yourself to business before college and get a taste of being an entrepreneur! Please contact Ms. Powell ([email protected]), Ravi Bakhai ([email protected]), or Jacob Wolpert ([email protected]) for more information if you are interested in joining.

Computer Science Club Love to code? Look no further than Computer Science Club, where you can hone in on your mad computer skills and compete in competitions against other comp sci people from around the nation. Please contact Mr. Perez ([email protected]), Kristina Nemeth ([email protected]) or Austin Lubetkin ([email protected]) for more information if you are interested in joining.

Creative Writing Club Are you a poet and don’t even know it? Come check out the Creative Writing Club to get your creative juices flowing. One of the best clubs on campus to eliminate your writer’s block, the Creative Writing Club has writing exercises available for you. Please contact Ms. Jenkins ([email protected]) or Catherine Lott ([email protected]) for more information if you are interested in joining.

Debate Club Rumor has it that Debate Club isn’t a club, it’s a varsity sport. Do you love to sound smart and impress your fellow peers? How about research, go on amazing trips, and make your opponents sound like 4th graders trying to learn biomolecular engineering? If you answered yes, then debate is for you. Please contact Mr. Lewis ([email protected]) or Divya Bhansali ([email protected]) for more information if you are interested in joining.

Drama Club Love to sing, act, or dance? Or maybe you prefer more of the behind-the-scenes action? Have no fear, Drama Club is here! Not only is Drama Club one of the Upper School’s largest collection of performers, but it is also an active participant in the annual Thespians competition, showcasing the variety of talents of PC performers. Please contact Nicole Swords ([email protected]) or Mr. Ametrano ([email protected]) for more information if you are interested in joining.

Easing the Teasing Club Don’t be a bystander! Use your voice and stand up for others as a member of Easing the Teasing. Easing the Teasing is one of the clubs on campus that actively works to end bullying in and around campus. If you would like to help stop bullying, please contact Arielle Rozencwaig ([email protected]) or Mrs. Rushing ([email protected]) for more information.

Environmental Action Club Are you a “Going Green” type of person? The Environmental Action Club aims to get students involved in helping our school and the world around us! This club participates in activities such as beach cleanups, toy drives, and much more. Please contact Ms. Gordinier ([email protected]), Eliza Moldow ([email protected]), or Molly Rose Malaney for more information if you are interested in joining.

eSports Club Are outdoor sports not really your thing? Maybe Madden ’15 is more your thing than trying out for the football team. Not to worry–eSports is just the club for you. If you are a video game aficionado, you definitely cannot miss eSports Club. Come participate in a multitude of tournaments, from Super Smash Bros. to FIFA ’15, all while earning community service hours. If this sounds like the club for you, please contact Dr. Cicconi ([email protected]), Mr. Miller ([email protected]), or Phillip Swart ([email protected]) for more information.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose! The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is an interfaith club on campus that seeks to unite athletes through faith. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes meets every Tuesday to help Panther athletes become better teammates and to discuss their beliefs, on and off the field. If you are interested in joining, please contact Mr. Hibbs ([email protected]) or Matthew Cibene ([email protected]) for more information.

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Film Club Who doesn’t want to watch movies at school? Film Club is a group of students who organize movie screenings at the ICI for the sake of bringing classmates together and critiquing films. Screenings are usually after school on Fridays, and are open to the whole Pine Crest community. Please contact Mrs. Scheidegger ([email protected]) or Brianna Blais-Bille ([email protected]) for more information.

Fishing Club Fishing aficionados! Take advantage of living in South Florida! Join Fishing Club and learn how to fish or improve on your mad skills. This club plans fishing trips to the ocean, so make sure to sign up if you’re interested! Please contact Mr. Mellone ([email protected] or Ethan Weber ([email protected]) for more information.

French Club Parlez-vous français? Pas de problème! You do not have to speak French to be a member of French Club, led by Madame Pirson, one of the Upper School’s very own French teachers. As a member of French Club, you’ll spend your time appreciating and learning more, not only about the French language, but about French culture around the world. If you are interested in joining, please contact Sacha Warnod ([email protected]) or Madame Pirson ([email protected]) for more information.

Gay-Straight Alliance Stand up! The Gay-Straight Alliance at PC is part of a national organization, created to empower youth to speak out against homophobia and transphobia. The GSA is above all an advocacy group for LGBTQ rights. Along with that, the GSA is a support group for students who may be feeling neglected,  due to their sexual orientation. Please contact Ms. OíBrien ([email protected]), Amanda Goldberg ([email protected]), or Brooke Olefson [email protected] for more information.

Geography Club Curious about the world around you? Then Geography Club is really for you! Come travel the world without ever really leaving Pine Crest. Geography Club hosts the annual Pine Crest Geography Bee, in addition to hosting mini bees during the year. If you are interested in joining, please contact Mr. Snyder ([email protected]) or Jarryd Rauch ([email protected]) for more information.

Gourmet Club Ever feel hungry after school? Gourmet Club is a club that holds monthly meetings after school to cook various foods from around the world. Their foods vary from cupcakes to quesadillas to sushi and if you can dream it, they can make it. Gourmet Club also has cooking competitions planned for this year, so get your forks and knives ready, and get cooking! Please contact Mrs. Damoorgian ([email protected]), Kobi Kassal ([email protected]), or Jordanna Brody ([email protected]) for more information if you are interested in joining.

Hessed Forum Come celebrate your Jewish heritage at the Hessed Forum! This club observes all the traditional Jewish holidays on campus, and all are welcomed to celebrate with us! Please contact Ms. Freedman ([email protected]),Yael Lederman ([email protected]), or Laura Sky Herman ([email protected]) for more information.

Hip-Hop Club Do you love to pop, lock, and drop it? Check out Hip-Hop Club, known for the best moves on campus. As a member of Hip-Hop Club, you will have the chance to learn some new moves, all while showcasing them during performances at the Homecoming Pep Rally, in addition to the annual Multicultural Festival. If you are interested in joining, please contact Mrs. Bass ([email protected]) or Hayley Buchholz ([email protected]) for more information.

History Club Are you a proud history geek? Then join History Club! This club plans the official Pine Crest History Bee and actually goes out to eat meals of different cultures as well! History Club also helps the ICI with its programming and meets roughly every month. Please contact Mr. Miller ([email protected]) or Jarryd Rauch ([email protected]) for more information.

Indian Heritage Club Jai ho! From bhangra to Bollywood, Indian Heritage Club has got it covered. Come participate in a variety activities, from Bollywood film screenings to learning all about the Indian culture, and even participating in the show-stealing bhangra performance during Multicultural Festival. If you are interested in joining, please contact Mrs. Sollitto ([email protected]) or Ravi Bakhai ([email protected]) for more information.

International Relations Club Interested in debating current world affairs and bonding with your classmates on amazing trips to Harvard and NYC? Look no further than the International Relations Club, in charge of the Pine Crest delegation of the Harvard Model United Nations trip to Boston and the National High School Model United Nations trip  to New York in the spring. Sorry underclassmen, this club is exclusively for juniors and seniors only. Please contact Mrs. Sollitto ([email protected]) or Ismail Ercan ([email protected]) for more information.

Investing Club Interested in diversifying your portfolio? Or maybe you just want to play the stock market? Have no fear, Investing Club is here for all of your investing needs. Come build a profit and look for trends in the stock market as a member of Investing Club. If you are interested in joining and would like more information, please contact Mr. Perez ([email protected]) or Jacob Zipper ([email protected]).

Kiva Club Kiva Club is Pine Crest’s chapter of Kiva, a non-profit organization dedicated to microlending. Members of Kiva Club participate in various community service opportunities to raise money that is then donated to low-income entrepreneurs to help further their businesses in developing countries around the world. Please contact Mrs. Ortega ([email protected]), Siobhan Boroian ([email protected]), or Anna Moros ([email protected]) for more information.

Math Club Math nerds unite! If you are amazing at math, and feel like showing off a little to your peers than join this club! Math Club is a great mix of math students from all grades of Upper School that compete in local math competitions, as well as organize the sacred day (Pi Day) in March. Please contact Mrs. Hernandez ([email protected]), Michelangelo Harris ([email protected]) or Yuchu (Steven) Ma ([email protected]) for more information.

Mock Trial Future lawyers, this club is for you! This passionate club meets once, occasionally twice, a week and focuses on an annual competition in February, administered by the Florida Law Related Education Association. The Mock Trial team prepares for an actual case, including the defense and prosecution arguments, opening and closing statements, and cross examinations until the team has the entire trial “down pat.” In February, the team heads down to the Broward County Court House, where they compete against other schools around Broward County. The winning team has the chance to go onto a state competition, and then the national competition. If you are interested in joining, please contact Mrs. Bass ([email protected]) or Brooke Olefson ([email protected]) for more information.

Photography Club Smile! Photography Club is a group of people who meet up to learn, take pictures, and “model” for the pictures! This fun club is meant to be laid back and should not take up a lot of your time. It is a great way to make friends, learn new photography skills, and create memories! For more information contact Mrs. Little ([email protected]), Emma Tillitski ([email protected]), or Vanessa Vlandis ([email protected]).

Pine Crest Community Fund Feel like helping people out and earning community service hours at the same time? PCCF has a plethora of opportunities available for its members, so make sure you sign up for this amazing and thoughtful club! This club is responsible for the Candy Cane and Rose sales throughout the year.  It is a great way to get your community service completed right here on campus during your free periods or after school. At the end of the year, all the raised money goes directly to local charities in the area. Please contact Mrs. Damoorgian ([email protected]), Kobi Kassal ([email protected]), or Bella Polley ([email protected]) for more information.

Pine Crest Futsól GOOOOOOOOOOOAL. Have a passion for the game? Come show off your indoor soccer (“Fútsol”) skills in Munsey Gym on special occasions after school. If you are interested in joining, please contact Dr. Cicconi ([email protected]), Mr. Hammond ([email protected]), or Jason Wallace ([email protected]) for more information.

Pre-Med Society Interested in pursuing a career in the medicine field but do not know where to learn about the profession? Look no further than Pre-Med Society! Every month, notable doctors from the area are invited to host an intimate lecture about their profession and their specific fields in medicine. As the Type One Letter from the Editors suggests, they welcome people interested in diabetes as well. Please contact Mrs. Santarelli ([email protected]) or Kyle Ockerman ([email protected]) for more information.

Science Club Science wizzes, this club is meant for you. Science Club competes in various local science competitions, while having a blast! All scientists (chemists, biologists, physicists, environmental scientists, even engineers!) are welcome. Please contact Dr. Podkoscielny ([email protected]), Brigitte Blanco ([email protected]) or Genevieve Selden ([email protected]) for more information if you are interested in joining.

Sign Language Club Interested in learning a new language? Then Sign Language Club is definitely for you! Sign Language Club brings together students who are interested in learning more about Sign Language and those who are interested in improving their signing abilities. If you are interested in joining, please contact Señora Dona-Morice ([email protected]), Jessica Frankel ([email protected]), or Harleigh Shaw ([email protected]) for more information.

Spanish Club Hola! Have any Spanish/Latin blood in your bloodline? Regardless of whether you do or not, you are welcome to learn more about Spanish cultures and traditions in this club! Also prepare yourself for an intense dance at the Multicultural Festival later this year. If you are interested in joining, please contact Senora Boyd ([email protected]) or Hany Zerbib ([email protected]) for more information.

Students Against Destructive Decisions Students Against Destructive Decisions, or SADD, is an advocacy club on campus that campaigns to provide students with the best prevention tools to deal with underage drinking, drug use, impaired driving, and other harmful issues. If you feel strongly about any of these issues and are interested in joining, please contact Mrs. Bresnahan ([email protected]), Brigitte Blanco ([email protected]), or Hany Zerbib ([email protected]) for more information.

Students for Organ Donation Awareness Students for Organ Donation Awareness, or SODA, is another advocacy club on campus that hopes to bring awareness to the importance of organ donation and registration. They hope to host more speakers this year to dispel common myths about organ donation and encourage more students to become active advocates for registration. If would like to become a member of SODA, please contact Mrs. Harrigan ([email protected]), Elizabeth Poppiti ([email protected]), or Abigail Tartell ([email protected]) for more information.

Surf Club Shaka brah! Come hang ten with Surf Club! If you do not know how to surf, then that is no problem at all. Surf Club is for anyone with a passion for catching some waves. From beginners to advanced surfers, all are welcome to become a member of Surf Club. If you would like to hang loose as a member of Surf Club and want more information, please contact Ms. O’Brien ([email protected]) or Stephanie Holt ([email protected])

Teenage Republicans Got a passion for politics on the right side? Check out Teenage Republicans, one of the two politically-active clubs on campus. Come share your political views and participate in debates with fellow teenage Republicans. If you are interested and would like more information, then please contact Mrs. Ledbetter ([email protected]) or Reagan Hage ([email protected]).

Young Bohemians’ Art Society Do you have a passion for art? If you answered yes, then Young Bohemians’ Art Society is the place for you–no matter your medium. As another one of Mrs. Smith’s “people”, you’ll become BIG, BAD, and BOSS while creating your very own masterpieces. If you are interested in joining the Young Bohemian’s Art Society, please contact Mrs. Smith ([email protected]), Alina Carey ([email protected]), or Lindsay Scheer ([email protected]) for more information.

Young Democrats Got a passion for politics on the left side? Come join Young Democrats, one of the two politically-active clubs on campus. Young democrats is the place to be to discuss your political views and participate in debates with your fellow young Democrats. If you are interested in joining and would like some more information, please contact Mrs. Ledbetter ([email protected]) or Christopher Matthews ([email protected]).

Pine Crest Publications and Media Organizations

The Crestian Pine Crest’s very own yearbook is now coming upon its 69th volume this year, and is always looking for writers, graphic designers, and photographers to showcase their school spirit in being a part of everyone’s favorite end-of-the-year book. Please contact Yael Lederman ([email protected]) or Mrs. Kennedy ([email protected]) for more information if you are interested in joining.

Icon Magazine Wondering what’s hot and what’s not this season? Check out Icon Magazine, Pine Crest’s very own fashion magazine and the place to find all the latest trends and styles. Icon is always looking for writers, photographers, graphic designers, and models for all of their spreads. Please contact Mrs. Zingariello ([email protected]), Mrs. Kennedy ([email protected]), or Alexandra Oshinsky ([email protected]) for more information.

The Scribbler The Scribbler is Pine Crest’s very own student-run literary magazine that publishes every spring. Showcasing the variety of talents of Pine Crest’s artists, poets, and writers, The Scribbler is actively seeking new members for this year’s staff to review the submissions of students. Please contact Mrs. Jaramillo ([email protected]), Madison Herin ([email protected]), or Jarryd Rauch ([email protected]) for more information.

Sports Broadcasting Club Are you interested in learning about play-by-play? Or maybe you would like to learn how to work the cameras? Whatever the case, Sports Broadcasting Club is here to suit your needs. Although a division of PCTV, you do not need to be a member of PCTV in order to be in this club. As a member of Sports Broadcasting Club, you will have the opportunity to participate in and help assist with live broadcasts of numerous games, matches, and meets throughout the year. Please contact Mr. Burgess ([email protected]), Taylor Lewis ([email protected]), or Justin Danzansky ([email protected]) for more information.

Type One The official student newspaper of Pine Crest, Type One will soon be celebrating its 70th anniversary of publication in January, and is always looking for writers and photographers to help break news and to contribute to the online newspaper. If you are interested in joining, please contact Mrs. Jaramillo ([email protected]), Alexis Kesselman, ([email protected]) Ismail Ercan, ([email protected]), or Ruchika Sharma ([email protected]) for more information.