Clubs
Acton-Boxborough Community Outreach (ABCO)
Ms. Chu - Counseling
ABCO undertakes group community service projects that address local and regional needs and encourages volunteer involvement for all AB students.
Amnesty International
Ms. Ervick - Social Studies, Mr. McCaughey - Science
Amnesty International is devoted to fighting human rights abuses around the world by raising awareness in the community and by writing letters to government officials.
Anime Crew
Mrs. Hirshfield - English
Fans of anime meet weekly after school to watch and discuss animated films and participate in related activities.
Art Club
Ms. Mackay - Visual Arts
Members take part in service learning experiences and opportunities for group and individual art projects.
ASHA for Education
Ms. Saniuk - Science
Students participate in awarenss and fundraising activities to benefit education in impoverished areas of India.
Best Buddies
Ms. Chu - Counseling, Ms. Morgan - Special Education
Best Buddies pairs "peer buddies" with students with in the Occupational Development Program and holds group activities for students interested in having fun and getting to know each other better.
Book Club (ABook)
Ms. Hoban and Ms. Mullin- English
Students choose books to read and discuss.
Classics Club
Ms. Hultgren - World Language
Latin students take part in classics activities outside of the classroom.
Common Ground
Ms. Baker - English
AB's gay-straight alliance works to create a safe, comfortable atmosphere and respectful environment for all ABRHS students. Meets weekly after school.
Dungeons & Dragons
Mr. Fahey - Special Education
Students play D & D and learn about the connections with mythology, history, and literature.
Film Club
Ms. Reynolds - English
Students meet weekly after school to view and discuss films of interest.
Fire and Rain
Ms. Leavitt - World Language - Liaison
Fire and Rain is a student-run prayer group that meets weekly after school.
French Club
Ms. Hammond - WOrld Language
Students take part in French-related activities.
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Mr. Lochrie - English
Students interested in careers in business or a business-related field participate in career exploration and leadership activities.
Go Club
Ms. Holbrook - Special Education
Students play ancient Chinese game of "Go".
Interact Club
Ms. DeBlois - World Language
Interact is a Rotary sponsored service club that provides an opportunity to participate in local, national and international service projects.
Invisible Children
Ms. Thomas - Counseling
Students raise awareness and raise money to be used to benefit children in Uganda.
National Honor Society
Mr. Noeth - Mathematics, Mrs. Watkins - Social Studies
Seniors must have been in high school for at least 14 marking terms and juniors for at least 10 marking terms. Good character, outstanding academic achievement, school and and community service, and leadership; at least a 3.7 Grade Point Average or 3.9 Weighted Grade Point Average.
Students must be nominated by a number of faculty and will be notified by the National Honor Society Advisor, and asked to submit an application (to be reviewed by the Faculty Council). more>>
Outdoor Club
Mr. Kalagher - Science
Students plan and participate in outings such as hiking, fishing and sailing.
Peer Leadership Group
Mr. Green - Social Studies
Students help educate junior high and elementary students about social issues such as drug addiction and peer pressure after making a personal commitment to abstain from alcohol and other drug use.
Photo Club
Mr. Martin - Visual Arts
Designed to provide advanced photo students with extra dark room time and experience.
Recycling Group
Mr. Singer, Ms. Murphy- Special Education
Students empty receptacles weekly and manage the recycling process.
Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)
Mrs. Cohen - Special Education
Mrs. Bohmiller - Special Education
SADD meets bi-weekly in the evening to undertake a variety of activities to battle drunk driving.
Student Announcers
Ms. DeRome - Principal's Assistant
A small group of students share responsibility for presenting daily announcements for the school over the public address system.
VOICE
Mr. McCaughey - Library
Students work toward a school culture of inclusion of all students and appreciation of diversity.
WHAB (radio station) and Channel 8 (cable)
Mr. Drinkwater - Studio Manager
Students are involved in all aspects of the student-run radio station and the local access cable television station.
Youth in Philanthropy
Ms. Walker - English
Students attend training sessions to learn about philanthropy and non-profit organizations and then participate in the evaluation of grant applications.
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