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Amnesty International

Faculty Advisor; Ms. Ditaranto

Student Leader(s);

A normal club meeting would begin with a portion educating members of a specific, current human rights abuse. Afterwards, we would try to prevent this from happening further. An activity of prevention could be writing letters/emails to officials. Because this is an international organization, AI can provide speakers to come to the club meetings as well.

Fashion Club

Faculty Advisor; Ms. Misselhorn

Student Leader(s);

Students discuss the latest trends and plan clothing drives for the greater community.

Finance Club

Faculty Advisor; Mr. Wik

Student Leader(s):
Zach Neidoff Co-President
Andrew Lappin Co-President
Adam Mamoud Co-VP
Zoe Cooper Co-VP
Maddox Hoffman Secretary
JP Walsh Treasurer

The Finance Club of The Benjamin School teaches students about portfolio management and various types of financial investment products. Annually, they use their learning to compete in the Knowledge@Wharton Competition and various smaller personal finance competitions within Florida. Members also oversee the Investment Fund provided by the TBS Board. Towards the end of the school year, senior club members develop a financial plan for their after-graduation lives.

French Club

Faculty Advisor; Mrs. Donnelly

Student Leader(s);

Interested in learning more about the French language and culture? The French Club welcomes students of French and those who speak and understand it, who would like to sharpen their French language skills as they further discover all things French! Students are also encouraged to participate in the yearly State-wide French competition (Le congrès de la culture française) typically held mid-March.

Habitat for Humanity

Faculty Advisors; Mrs. Franzen & Mr. Cramer

Student Leader(s);

The purpose of this club is to help rebuild, renovate, and improve neighborhoods that need it. Our club will help Habitat for Humanity with these goals.

HOSA

Faculty Advisor: Mrs. Pierman

Student Leader(s):Simryn Patel (president) and Olivia Wells Funk (VP)

This is an international chartered organization that is for future health professionals. There are competitions and they are usually January locally at Keiser University, then States in Orlando, and Internationals which is held in Orlando, or Texas, or Tennessee depending on the year.

Here is a link to photos from HOSA – currently just the elected officers.

Key Club

Faculty Advisors; Mrs. White & Dr. Yates

Student Leader(s): Savannah Maynard and Kori Haggard

Key Club helps to identify community outreach programs to assist Benjamin students earn volunteer hours.

Upcoming Community Service Opportunities:

September 30

Suicide Prevention Awareness Walk

John Prince Park (Center Drive Pavilion, 4759 South Congress Ave.), Lake Worth, FL
8:00 am-Noon (2-hour shifts or entire shift)

Supervise Activities for Children (Coloring, Friendship Bracelets, Make Stress Balls, Yoga)

Contact: Adriane Cantwell, 561-506-5400, ancantwell@outlook.com, Emily Kutsmeda, Emilykutz00@gmail.com

October 14

Fall Festival @ Good Shepherd Episcopal School in Tequesta

11:30 am – 4 pm (2-hour shifts or entire shift)

Supervise Activities for Children (Bounce Houses, Art, Games)

Contact: Lauren Benenati Blatz [email protected]

November 4

NAMI Walk (Eric Call Pavilion at John Prince Park)

4759 Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, FL
8 am-Noon (2-hour shifts or entire shift)

Contact: Kelly Garvia, Development Director, 561-323-2771, namiwa[email protected]

The Pharcyde Club

Faculty Advisor; Dr. Peruggia

Student Leader(s);

School newspaper team that writes articles to be distributed through the Pharcyde.

Political Club

Faculty Advisor; Mr. Archer

Student Leader(s);

School newspaper team that writes articles to be distributed through the Pharcyde.

Spanish Club

Faculty Advisors; Sra Gonzalez-Lopez & Sra Gustafson

Student Leader(s);

The purpose of Spanish Club is to bring awareness different Hispanic cultures (e.g. promoting and celebrating major cultural holidays), enhance the language learning process (e.g offering tutoring, practicing speaking, etc). The Spanish club also looks to provide opportunities for community service (e.g. volunteering to help our Spanish-speaking community). Traditionally, the club has been a big part of preparing students that will participate in the Spanish State Competition (#Conferencia).

Speak up For Kids

Faculty Advisor; Mrs. McCambridge

Student Leader(s): Lulu Swank

Bucs Speak Up for Kids would complete a minimum of 2 service projects per semester. This means that normal club activities would be planning and completing service projects to help younger students in other communities.

STEM Club

Faculty Advisors; Mr. Blount & Dr. Smith

Student Leader(s);

The STEM club is perfect for students who are unsure about their interest in stem and help them discover if they wish to pursue focusing their academics on a subject relating to STEM. This club will be intriguing for all grade levels.

Student Council

Faculty Advisors; Mrs. Franzen & Mr. Rubiano

Student Leader(s);

School-wide spirit events to build school community and improve culture on campus.

Theoretical Science

Faculty Advisor; Mrs. McGrath

Student Leader(s);

To expand scientific knowledge and to debate and discuss ideas that science classes do not have enough time to cover. This club will apply concepts learned in school to unanswerable theories to provoke discussion. Any topics that want to be discussed can be emailed to either president, Jake Zur or Jack Horgen.

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