Activities

Student Council
Student Council is the voice of Central High School; a student government dedicated to monitoring conditions and activities in the building. As a council it listens to students suggestions, meets regularly with the principal and other faculty members in order to help make Central the best possible place to learn in.

Class of 2008
The Class of 2007 helps provide activities that will help the sophomores create new friendships, and learn to organize and exhibit individual skills for the benefit of the class.

Class of 2007
The class of 2006 helps organize all of the 11th grade activities including Homecoming, spirit week participation, fund-raising, and the Senior breakfast. They begin to plan their Senior Prom.

Class of 2006
The Senior class works together and shares their special talents and abilities to organize and develop fund-raisers, class week, homecoming, Senior Prom, and graduation.

HONOR SOCIETIES

Foreign Language Honor Society
Membership in foreign language club is based on academic excellence in a second language. The aim of the club is to promote awareness of foreign languages, cultures, and customs.

Mu Alpha Theta
Mu Alpha Theta is Central’s Math Honor Society. Membership requires an overall average of 90% through three years of Regent level Math courses. The students tutor other students, create and maintain Central’s Web site, and participate in a National Math exam called AHSME.

National Honor Society
National Honor Society membership is open to 11th and 12th graders who exhibit excellence in scholarship, character, leadership and school service. There is an induction ceremony in December and participation in various activities within the school and the community.

Science Honor Society
Science Honor Society organizes activities to enrich classroom experiences. All members must have completed 2 Regents Science courses with at least an 85 average.

TRI – M Honor Society
The TRI – M Music Honor Society is open to all Central students that are involved in any of the school’s music programs. Members perform within the school as well as in the community. Members also assist with many of the concerts throughout the school year. Students that were inducted at Memorial Jr. High School are automatically considered members at Central as long as they maintain in good attendance.

LITERARY PUBLICATIONS

Cadet Yearbook
The Cadet Yearbook Staff publishes Central High School’s yearbook. Responsibilities of the staffers include layout, copy, artwork, business, and photography.

Wings Literary Magazine
WINGS, Central’s Literary-Art Magazine spends the school year composing and revising poems and stories written by club members. Students write and critique each other’s work in a friendly atmosphere and prepare it for publication.

Crier
Crier is Central’s news magazine. It is open to all students who have an interest in either creative writing or journalism.

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SPECIAL INTEREST CLUBS

COMPUTER CLUB
This club meets in the MacLab at Central. It is open to all Central students who have an interest in computers and technology. The students will learn new computer programs and software

FBLA
Future Business Leaders of America is a nonprofit education association of students who are interested in careers in business and business- related fields. The FBLA Mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.
Mathletes. This club is open to all students who have an interest and excel in mathematics. The team competes in Nassau County Mathletes competitions.

FUTURE MEDICAL LEADERS
The Future Medical Leaders was created by and for students interested in pursuing a career in the Medical/Science fields of study. Students have provided information/presentations/ debates on medical school programs, colleges, controversial medical topics (cloning, prescribed psychiatric drugs, etc), as well as internships in local professional facilities. Students have also volunteered their time at local hospitals, providing musical and performing arts entertainment for geriatric patients while earning community service credits-good character and resume builders! Fundraising events included donations of all proceeds from the Valentine Rose sale for the Tsunami relief (last year), and this year towards the Hurricane relief (American Red Cross).

HOMEWORK CLUB
The Homework Club is a place where all students can go to work on makeup homework with the assistance of quality instructors. All students are welcome and refreshments are served. The group meets on Tuesdays 3:00pm – 4:00pm and Thursdays 2:30 – 3:30 in room 121.

LANGUAGE CLUB
The Language Club offers students the opportunity to discuss and be part of the multi – cultural activities for Central High School.

QUIZ BOWL
Quiz Bowl is made up of two teams; a Varsity and Junior Varsity team. The team is open to all students who like to compete against various other schools on Long Island. There is an elimination process to have a Long Island Quiz Bowl championship team.

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FINE ARTS/PERFORMING CLUBS

JAZZ BAND
Jazz Band is a non-credit extracurricular program selected for 10-12th grade students active within the Central High School Music Department who are interested in jazz studies. The group is limited to stage band instrumentation: saxophones, trumpets, trombones, piano (keyboard), guitar, bass guitar, and drums. Performances have included: Cabaret Concerts, National Honor Society Inductions, Lights on for Education, Charities, and school assemblies

PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
Photography club teaches students how to develop and print photographs. Students participate in art day, photography contests, and photography workshops for teachers.

SELECT CHOIR
The Select choir draws from a number of musical genres. The group sings Gospel, Jazz, and Pop throughout the year in a very enthusiastic manner. The choir meets on Mondays 3:00pm – 4:00pm in the choral room.

SET CONSTRUCTION
The Set Production Club works along side of the Central Music and Performing Arts departments. The club builds all of props that are necessary for the plays and musical performances that take place in Keller Auditorium. The Set Production Club is responsible for the creating and breaking down all of the sets for Central High School’s theatrical performances. The crew begins work 5 weeks before a scheduled performance.

TECH CREW
The Tech Crew is an extra curricular club for students interested in the technical aspects of performance production. Students gain skills in lighting, sound, and stage management, primarily through the practical work environment of the Drama, Musical, and Dance productions Central and Memorial put on each year. The Tech Crew also assists in providing sound for graduation.

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SERVICE CLUBS

Environmental Club
The environmental club is for students who want to make a difference. There are many fund-raising activities that enable the club to donate money to a variety of wildlife and environmental causes.

Mentoring Club
Students from Central go to Memorial and tutor at risk students 2 days a week for 45 minutes.

Peace Club
The Peace Club is open to all students interested in extending good will and educating others. Activities include: AIDS red ribbon day, clothing drives, guest speakers, Walk-A-Thons, and participation in Earth Day.

Peer Mediation
The Peer mediation program is comprised of students who are trained in conflict resolution, to help settle problems or disputes between students. Mediators act as a go-between for people in conflict to help them arrive at constructive resolutions.

SADD
Students Against Destructive Decisions is an organization of students who care about the effects of drugs and alcohol on driving. SADD explores all destructive decisions that affect teenagers today; date rape, eating disorders, bias, AIDS, STD’s, tobacco, and organizations. The club participates in many events.

Varsity Club
The Varsity Club provides students with opportunities to become more actively involved in school activities and community affairs. It provides fund-raisers, extracurricular events, scholarship opportunities and community services.

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ATHLETIC CLUBS

Weight Training Club
The weight training club is open to all students at Central. The focus is on muscular fitness and cardiovascular programs.