Clubs and Activities

Art Club
Mr. Bachta
Art Club members gain an enhanced appreciation for artists and different styles of art through museum tours.  Trips have been to major museums in New York City, Boston, Washington and Philadelphia.  Art Club students are also involved in school beautification projects each year, fundraising events and The Memory Project, a service project that involves drawing portraits of orphaned children around the world.

Athletic Strength Club
Mr. Eschbacher, Mr. Poniros, & Mr. Twichell
Our goal is to promote wellness, improve athletic performance, and to provide an opportunity for a healthy lifestyle for all ESM students.  We work with boys and girls, athletes and non-athletes, and students in grades 9-12.  The High School Weight Room is open before school from 7:30-8:30 AM and after school until 6 PM.

Battle of the Books
Mrs. Padjen
Book club members meet twice a month after school to discuss a variety of books and authors.  We focus our book selections on authors who will participate at the Greater Rochester Teen Book Festival at Nazareth College in May.  Members of the book club are eligible to join us on our 4th annual field trip to the festival on May 16th where they have the opportunity to meet many of the authors we have read throughout the year.

Carpentry Club
Ms. Schwendy
Students who are enrolled in Carpentry class are automatically part of Carpentry Club.  In Carpentry Club, students learn and practice useful carpentry skills by building projects not always practiced on the jobsite. 

Chemistry Club
Mrs. Davis & Mrs. Mittiga
The Chemistry Club is affiliated with the American Chemical Society. Group members meet virtually through email and attend numerous events throughout the year, many of which are community-based. Students clean up our Adopt-a-Highway area and help in the Otisco Lake cleanup effort as well. We put on demonstrations for community members at Spooktacular and at Golisano Children's Hospital, and participate in poem contests through Earth Day celebrations. Another important facet of this group is its connection to the larger Central New York chemistry community, as we attend local ACS meetings as well as academic lectures at local universities.

Chamber Choir
Mrs. deBerjeois
ESM's Chamber Choir is the premiere vocal performance group of the high school. The group sings Broadway, jazz and pop music while incorporating staging. Singers who want to improve their musicianship, vocal quality, and acting abilities are encouraged!

Class of 2025 Seniors
Mrs. deBerjeois & Mr. Keough

Class of 2026 Juniors
Ms. Cerio & Ms. Leo

Class of 2027 Sophmores
Ms. Loope & Ms. Scheftic

Class of 2028 Freshmen
Mr. Meaney & Ms. Mulloy

Clay Club
Mr. Chatterton
The Clay Club is comprised of Clay 2 and Advanced Clay students. Their mission is to support and enhance the experience of ceramics to their immediate community. Clay club students compete annually in the CNY Scholastic Arts and CNY Feats of Clay.

Cosmetology Club
Mrs. Planty
Cosmetology student activities include stage make-up for musicals and plays, community service for local nursing homes and Girl Scout troops. Field trips to trade shows keep students current on today's styles and products. The goal is to help people feel good about themselves.

DECA
Mr. Anzalone
ESM DECA is a student-centered organization.  In DECA we become leaders since we all work towards a common goal, to learn about business and in the process we develop skills needed for our future.  We travel, compete, and make connections with students and business professionals from the local community and all over the world.  It’s also a DECA family…a home away from home.

Engineering Club 
Mr. Davis
The engineering club gives students the opportunity to learn about different fields of engineering.  Its focus is to have students working together to design, build and present solutions to engineering challenges.  The members will compete in a variety of engineering competitions in the area.

ESM Day
Committee
ESM Day is an opportunity for the entire student body to participate in a fun-filled day.  Activities have included: inflatables, hypnotists, battle of the bands, Spartan Feud, air brush tattoos, art designs, outdoor games & competitions, food, yearbooks, and more!  Student participation is welcomed in the planning of this annual event!

ESM Gamers
Mrs. Padjen

Festival of Nations
World Language Dept.
This organization assists in the planning and execution of the Festival of Nations event held every other year. The goal of the Festival is to celebrate the diverse backgrounds of the families and staff that make up our ESM community.

World Language Honor Society
Mrs. Rivers
This organization is open to those students who have completed at least 2 years of a Foreign Language and have shown outstanding success in Foreign Language and their overall academics.  These students also show a strong commitment to SPARTAN PRIDE and leadership here at ESM.  The goals of this student run organization are to stimulate interest in the study of Foreign Language, to recognize scholarship and promote high standards in Foreign Language, to promote an understanding and appreciation of Foreign Language and culture, and to foster a global community relationship through leadership and service.  FLHS meets monthly to work on local and international service projects.  Inductions are in October. 

Future Chefs of America (FCA)
Mrs. Keiber
This organization is open to all culinary arts students.

Game Design
Mr. Macomber
Get into the game! Our game design class will introduce students to the basics of game design and learn why it's become a billion dollar industry in the past 20 years! Students will create and test their own games, discover game career opportunities, and collaborate with team members on a daily basis. No prior experience or prior programming experience is necessary.

Gymnastics – Varsity Girls’ Team
Mr. Suddaby
Join the gymnastics team and you will leap, tumble, and swing your way to new competitive heights!  We pride ourselves on offering an excellent competitive experience for beginners and experienced gymnasts.  Athletes work at their own ability level, allowing for a safe and rewarding competitive environment.   ESM competes within the Section III Girls Gymnastics League.

Jazz Band
Mr. Ezzo
Jazz Band musicians have the opportunity to learn about and appreciate jazz music. Generally, the band consists of the rhythm section, trumpet, trombone and saxophone players.

Key Club
TBD
Are you interested in community service and leadership opportunities?  Key Club is affiliated with Kiwanis Club International.  The Key Club participates in school and community related service projects and fundraisers.  At times we meet with other area high school Key Clubs at Divisional Conferences.

Latin Club
Dr. Buczek
Do you like Percy Jackson? How about learning about other cultures? What about games? Then Latin club might be for you! In Latin Club, the students meet after school to enrich their Latin studies by learning more about Ancient Roman and Greek cultures. We play games, do Scavenger Hunts, and make videos about famous myths. You do not have to be a Latin student to participate. 

Marching Band
Mr. Veiga
The Spartan Marching Band is comprised of some of ESM High School’s most talented musicians, dancers and performers.  They are 7-time New York State Champions and have won many awards from across the Eastern United States. Rehearsals are held Tuesday & Thursday evenings from early July through late October, travel out of state during Columbus Weekend and end their season at the New York State Field Band Conference Championships in the Dome.

Masterminds
Mr. Kissling & Ms. Sherwood
Masterminds is an academic competition for high school students.  It is fun for students and adults.  It is an activity than is educational and intellectual.  It provides students with a meaningful opportunity to represent their school in an interscholastic setting.

Math League
Mrs. Pelkey & Ms. Cerio
Math League is a club that gets together for good food, friends and math!  We get together 5 times a year to compete against other schools. Our first two meets are with other schools, the next two are just us, and then we get together with every school in the county to compete. You will complete team questions, individual questions, and relay questions. The top 30 students in the county then get to travel on to the State Math League competition which will be in Long Island in 2015.

Mock Trial Team
Mr. Richmond
The ESM Mock Trial Team competes against other area high schools in a state-wide competition sponsored by the New York State Bar Association.  All materials are provided by the Bar Association. Students act as witnesses and serve as attorneys. No prior experience is necessary. This club is a MUST if you are interested in law or criminal justice, enjoy acting or role playing, or are interested in public speaking, persuasive writing or debate. Many of our team alumni have gone on to have prestigious careers in science, law, business and more!   Coincidence? We on the mock trial team think not!

Model United Nations
Mr. Eschbacher & Mr. Carr
Love History? Love to argue?  Model United Nations is a club geared toward solving worldwide problems through a variety of cultural perspectives. This club attends conferences throughout the year representing different countries in an attempt to solve current world wide issue. It allows students to see other country's perspectives as well as learn Harvard style debate.

National Honor Society
Mr. Bartlett & Ms. Osterman
Description:  National Honor Society provides an opportunity to recognize and foster the traits of scholarship, character, service, and leadership in students who qualify and apply for membership.  NHS hosts the winter Cotillion and the spring and fall blood drives at the high school.  Qualifying students are selected in the spring of each year based upon overall average and teacher recommendations.  Students must have a 90% overall average, complete at least 20 community service hours each year, and attend monthly NHS meetings in order to maintain membership.

National Technical Honor Society
Mrs. Baker
National Technical Honor Society is an honor society dedicated to recognizing excellence in career and technical education.  The goal of NTHS is to see that deserving technical students be recognized and that people of the community become aware of the talents and abilities of the young people who choose technical education pathways to a successful future.

NYS Business & Marketing Honor Society
Mrs. Baker
The Business and Marketing Honor Society of New York State recognizes those students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in a secondary business/marketing program. Students must exhibit character, leadership, service, and maintain an 88 business/marketing GPA.

New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA)
Mrs. deBerjeois, Mr. Ezzo & Mr. Veiga
Each spring, music students have the opportunity to prepare a solo or small ensemble for evaluation at the NYSSMA (New York State School Music Association) spring evaluation festival.  Students prepare pieces selected from the NYSSMA Manual with the help of their teacher and perform them at the festival in front of a NYSSMA adjudicator for comments and a score.

Outdoor Adventure Klub (O.A.K.)
Mr. & Mrs. Herrington
Get outside! Learn about the environment and the many ecosystems at work through participation in outdoor activities such as overnight camping, hiking, canoeing and kayaking, white water rafting, horseback riding, rock wall climbing, and more.  Previous highlights include week long excursions to Key West, fly-tying, Adirondack retreats, Boston Whale watching, overnights to Highland Forest, and more. We enjoy outdoor fun while learning about the ecology of the area we are experiencing.  Environmental stewardship, responsibility, and sustainability are central values for this organization.  OAK is a great opportunity to have fun with friends and enjoy the great outdoors.

Physical Education Adventure Klub (P.E.A.K.)
Mrs. Vollmer
Do you wish you could spend more time in Physical Education class?  Would you like to be involved in horseback riding, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, cross country skiing, snowboarding, rock climbing, and more?  Come join the PEAK club.  The PEAK club provides a wide variety of outdoor recreation experiences to students, that helps improve their quality of life.  The PEAK club develops and coordinates outdoor opportunities that are challenging, active and meaningful.  The PEAK club helps individuals achieve a meaningful relationship with nature and with each other through active outdoor pursuits.  We also conduct activities with the least impact on the natural environment. The PEAK club includes all interested participants, regardless of ability level.

Prism formerly GSA
Mr. Michael Russo
The Gay Straight Alliance is a student-run club which provides a safe place for students to meet, support each other, and talk about issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.  There is a social justice component to help end homophobia and transphobia.  We are a very inclusive and confidential organization.  All are welcome!

Senior Variety Show
Mrs. deBerjeois & Mr. Richmond

Science Olympiad
Mrs. Davis & Mrs. Pcolinsky
Using the principles of all sciences, students compete in Science Olympiad events. The goal is to use the knowledge and expertise learned in classes in order to win events and continue along to compete in the Regional Tournament.

Skills USA
Mrs. Planty

Sources of Strength (SOS)
Mrs. Montroy
SOS is a peer-led and adult-supported program with a mission to prevent adverse outcomes by increasing well-being, help-seeking, resiliency, healthy coping, and belonging. SOS promotes good mental health and is a suicide prevention program also striving to prevent violence, bullying and substance misuse. 

Spanish Club
World Language Department
Club members gain an appreciation for Spanish culture through ethnic meals and field trips to Spanish speaking activities.

Spartan Garage Auto Tech Club
Mr. Edmunds
Interested in cars and building things?  Are you good with your problem solving skills and figuring out how things work?  Help us complete the restoration or build of a classic car.  Each year, students are charged with the task of choosing a vehicle of interest to build and/or restore.  When done, the completed vehicle is put on display at numerous car shows and events to sell raffle tickets.  In July, the winning ticket is drawn and the car finds its new owner.  The proceeds from the raffle are used to purchase the next build.  Students interested in this club do not necessarily have to be enrolled in the Automotive Technology program.  All students, grades 9-12 are welcome to participate.  A few of the cars that we have built/restored include : ’65 Shelby Cobra, ’33 Hot Rod, ’68 Camaro, ’55 Chevy Pickup, ’69 Firebird and a ’72 Chevelle.

Spartan Junior Honor Society
Mrs. Mock & Mr. Bailey
Spartan Junior Honor Society is a club to acknowledge high academic achievement in freshmen, create an opportunity to make a connection to the high school, and to provide a model program of scholarship, leadership, citizenship, and character.   Spartan Junior Honor Society membership is a privilege as well as a pledge to be of good character, to strive for academic excellence, and to serve the community.

Spartan Media/Film Festival
Mr. Ferris
Students in Spartan Media serve the school by deejaying dances, videotaping performances, and running a film festival. Members also organize free trips to watch movies at Regal. To be an active member you need to attend 80% of the meetings and work two outside events. 

Spartan Pride
Mrs. Naphen & Mrs. Lorenzo
Spartan PRIDE is the high school vision for PBIS, a national program that is now being run at every school in our district.  PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports.  Spartan PRIDE stands for Professionalism – Respect – Involvement – Diversity - Excellence.

Spartan Stage
Mrs. deBerjeois
Do you love to act, sing, or dance? Perhaps you are interested in set construction, scenic painting, lighting, sound, costuming or other behind-the-scenes roles in theatre? The ESM Drama Club is open to all students and offers you the chance to do these things and much more. We produce two high-quality theatrical productions each year (one play and one musical), and offer many exciting theatre-related opportunities throughout the school year, including creating a themed “haunted house” for the annual “Spooktacular” event and a trip to New York City in the spring to see a Broadway show.

Sports Management
Mr. Anzalone
The Sport Management Club at ESM provides students with unique opportunities to plan, organize, implement and evaluate sports-related events and gain additional valuable industry experience with their peers while learning and having fun.  The goal of our organization is to provide learning and community service opportunities to all ESM Sports Management students to enhance their sport industry experience and allow them to serve the local community.  The Sport Management Club has planned events with the Syracuse Crunch and the Syracuse Silver Knights.  This year, the club sponsored a guest speaker who currently works with the Indianapolis Colts and the University of Indiana Football Program.

Student Council
Mrs. Henrich & Mr. Hart
Have you ever considered becoming a student leader?  Or wondered where to put your leadership skills to use?  Take the risk and become a student council or class officer.  We are a collaboration of elected and selected students who make decisions which represent our students’ voices.  We work to build school community through various events and service projects.  Elections are held for officer positions; however, anyone can get involved at any point in our various events and projects.  Join today!

Student Forum
Mrs. Henrich & Mr. Hart
Student Forum meets once a marking period for 80 minutes. The meeting provides a forum for elected and selected student leaders to share ideas, information, concerns, and solutions regarding school and community related issues.  Students participate in leadership training activities within the structure of the agenda for each meeting.  Students are nominated by staff to participate, however, if students are interested, we encourage you to voice your interest and get involved.

Winter Guard 
Mr. Veiga
The ESM Winter Guard is an extension of the Spartan Marching Band that provides a competitive outlet for students to further acquire and perfect spinning and moving skills.  Rehearsals are held Tuesday & Thursday evenings from early November through late March, and will end their 2015 season at the Mid-York Color Guard Circuit Championships at ESM High School.  The ESM Winter Guard is the 2014 Mid-York Color Guard Circuit SA3 Silver Medalist.
 
Winter Percussion Ensemble
Mr. Veiga
The ESM Winter Percussion Ensemble is an extension of the Spartan Marching Band that provides a competitive outlet for students to further acquire and perfect percussion and moving skills.  Rehearsals are held Tuesday & Thursday evenings from early November through early April, and will end their 2015 season at the New York State Percussion Circuit Championships in the SCR Arena on the OCC Campus.

Yearbook
Mrs. Baker, Mr. Stalloch, & Mrs. Osterman
If you like the reasons, then Yearbook is the organization for you! We have classes during 4th block and work as a club after school. Our goal is to create an exciting book. 

Youth Activation Club
Mrs. Vollmer

Youth, Development, & Leadership (YDL)
Mrs. Pcolinsky
YDL (Youth Development and Leadership) is a student run, adult supported club for students in grades 4-12 that is focused on leadership development. Students work together to design and carry forth a community service project that will benefit senior citizens who live in the ESM School District.  Through their involvement, students gain skills and competence in the areas of collaboration, communication, decision making and responsibility.