BHS CLubs & Activities
Activity Clubs and Sponsors
Activities Coordinator...........................................Chris Reilsono
Art Honor Society..................................................Cheryl Foote
Athletics..................................................................Jay Saras
Baldwinaires..........................................................Kris Tranter
Best Buddies..........................................................Eric Jankoski
da Vincian Society, The..........................................Lisa Klein & James Wodarek
Dance Team............................................................Sara Nairn
Drama Club............................................................Beth Depetro
Diversity Club.........................................................Rebecca Michalski
Earth Club...............................................................Maria Hausman
Freshman Class......................................................Chris Reilsono
Global Minds..........................................................TBD
German Club..........................................................Scott Hindman
Highlander Choir....................................................Kris Tranter
Junior Class.............................................................Kate Deemer & Rich Deemer
Junior Classical League..........................................Elizabeth Allemang
La Liaison Francaise...............................................Katie Streets
Literary Guild..........................................................Keith Harrison
Math League...........................................................Dale Kreuer
National Honor Society..........................................Chris Reilsono
Purbalite, The.........................................................Keith Harrison
Science Club...........................................................Rachel Neil
Senior Class............................................................Dan Harrold, Cassie Bartus & Leah Younkins
Service Club............................................................Beth Fochtman
Sophomore Class...................................................Chris Reilsono
Spanish Club..........................................................Rebecca Michalski
Special Olympics....................................................Eric Jankoski & Tim Laughlin
Stage Crew..............................................................Beth Depetro
Student Council......................................................Karl Geisler
Symphonic/Marching Band...................................Robert Reed
BHS Mini-THON......................................................Graff/Dolak/Bartus/Michaelski/Harrison/Murrman/Simcho/Younkins & Sprouse
Video Productions..................................................Chris Ross
Yearbook Club........................................................ James Wodarek
ART HONOR SOCIETY draws from the talents of art students dedicated to excellence in the arts and the promotion of art programs such as Artist in Residence, field trips, community exhibits, and student services. Membership is open to tenth through twelfth grade students who have taken at least one visual arts class the previous year and earned at least a B average. To maintain membership, students must continue taking at least one semester course in art each year and earn a minimum B average.
ATHLETICS include all boys’ and girls’ fall, winter, and spring sports.
BALDWINAIRES, an auditioned singing group, focuses on acappella music. The Baldwinaires sing at school assemblies, take part in three major choral concerts, attend music department festival trips, and participate in community events. Auditions may be arranged by contacting the choral director.
BEST BUDDIES is a dynamic & growing organization that shares their energy/enthusiasm as they work to enhance the lives of people with disabilities
da VINCIAN SOCIETY is an arts appreciation organization that provides opportunities for students to experience cultural events such as the opera, ballet, symphony, live theater, musical theater, and museum exhibitions.
DANCE TEAM performs at varsity basketball games as well as selected school activities and competitions. Practices are held after school as needed during the fall and winter months. Tryouts are open to grades 9-12 and are held in the spring. Formal dance training is preferred but not required.
DRAMA CLUB strives to present at least two productions each year, a fall play and spring musical. These productions work in conjunction with the stage/sound crew and help in the development and enhancement of theater skills both on stage and behind the scenes.
EARTH CLUB aims to promote & educate on topics such as animal rights, environmental impacts, community opportunities, potential careers & ways to improve life on our planet.
FRESHMAN CLASS strives to provide all freshmen with the opportunity to establish and maintain meaningful friendships with social interactions, develop leadership capabilities, assume leadership roles, and become active members of Baldwin High School.
GERMAN CLUB exists as a means for students with an interest in German to explore and experience the culture of German speaking countries. Activities include holiday celebrations such as Fasching and Oktoberfest. We also host and support the Baldwin-Austrian partnership.
HIGHLANDER CHOIR, BHS’s largest chorus of mixed voices, performs during the holiday season and in the spring. Choir auditions are open to all BHS students who enjoy singing. Auditions may be arranged by contacting the choral director.
JUNIOR CLASS strives to actively involve juniors in the development and implementation of class activities to promote class unity and build school spirit.
JUNIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE is a national organization whose purpose is to encourage an interest in and an appreciation of the language, literature, and culture of ancient Greece and Rome. It is open to all students at BHS regardless of participation in Latin classes. Activities include celebrating Roman holidays, discussing issues relevant to classical culture, and participating in community outings. Through membership in this club, students have opportunities to earn scholarships and communicate with other young classicists across the nation.
LA LIAISON FRANCAISE welcomes French students interested in discovering various aspects of French culture. The club is very active and has traditionally participated in school functions, contests, field trips, parties, and fund-raising activities. Meetings are held monthly. See your French teacher for membership requirements. Laissez le bon temps rouler! (Let the good times roll!)
LITERARY GUILD is for anyone who enjoys reading and creative writing. Think of it this way: The Guild is part book club and part writing workshop. Guild members choose a novel, and then a few weeks later they meet to discuss and debate that book. In the meantime, some Guild members focus on reading short stories and poems by renowned writers, while other meetings give Guild members the chance to bring in their own stories and poems for the group to enjoy. The Literary Guild meets every other week.
MATH LEAGUE is for that student who enjoys the challenge of solving clever math problems. Members participate in six monthly Pennsylvania Mathematics League contests and have the opportunity for selection to the annual American High School Mathematics Examination and subsequent competitions.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY is an organization based on the tenants of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Members are received into this organization based on their academic success, commitment to public service, leadership potential, and high moral character. Throughout the school year, students participate in numerous community service projects. Additionally, they provide a tutoring service to their peers. To be inducted into the BHS National Honor Society, you must have the following from 9th grade to the date of application:
SCIENCE CLUB meets regularly to prepare for the county Envirothon and Science Bowl. Current issues in science will be discussed and examined using guest speakers, experiments, videos, and demonstrations.
SENIOR CLASS strives to actively involve students in the development and implementation of class activities while promoting school spirit.
SOPHOMORE CLASS strives to actively involve sophomores in the development and implementation of class activities to promote school spirit.
SPANISH CLUB is comprised of members who share an interest in discovering more about such aspects of Hispanic and Latin American cultures such as food, music, dance, and the Spanish language itself. This club is involved in such activities as sponsoring a Latin American child, holding annual “Cinco de Mayo” celebrations, and sampling ethnic foods. Students in all grade levels are eligible to join.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS CLUB is dedicated to combining the lives of high school teenagers with the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. Special Olympics Club completely focuses on community service, planning, and running the Special Olympics Summer Games. Students assume leadership roles while networking with leaders of major corporations toward a common goal. Hard work, dedication, caring, sharing, and having fun are all incorporated in the Special Olympics Club. As a member of Special Olympics Club, you are an integral part of making the Allegheny County Special Olympics Summer Games a complete success.
STAGE BAND is Baldwin’s instrumental jazz specialist. Instrumentation is limited to sax, trombone, trumpet, keyboard, percussion, guitar, and bass. Membership is by audition only.
STAGE/SOUND CREW is comprised of a team of students working together to provide lighting and sound for various productions which take place in the Baldwin High School Auditorium.
STUDENT COUNCIL is a leadership organization comprised of a member elected executive board, selected representatives from each grade level, and general members from the student body. This organization sponsors a wide variety of student interest activities such as homecoming events, community service projects, and school spirit initiatives. Members are expected to be present for and actively participate in monthly after school meetings discussing upcoming events and fresh ideas for student-centered activities.
VIDEO PRODUCTIONS CLUB teaches students about the techniques of pre-production, production, and post-production in order to videotape school activities and to create individual projects.
YEARBOOK, the BHS yearbook, preserves students’ memories of their high school years. Staff production responsibilities include photography, journalism, sales, and layout and design. This club provides the opportunity for valuable experience in the areas of business management, communications, and graphic design.
PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association) is an organization whose members are parents, teachers, students, and interested community members. The PTSA provides services to benefit students in educational and social areas and maintains a source of information for adults. Those who join automatically become members of the State and National PTA. The mission of PTA is to support and speak on behalf of children and youth and to assist in the development of parenting skills. It unites home, school, and community in promoting the education and health and safety of children, youth, and families.
Activities Coordinator...........................................Chris Reilsono
Art Honor Society..................................................Cheryl Foote
Athletics..................................................................Jay Saras
Baldwinaires..........................................................Kris Tranter
Best Buddies..........................................................Eric Jankoski
da Vincian Society, The..........................................Lisa Klein & James Wodarek
Dance Team............................................................Sara Nairn
Drama Club............................................................Beth Depetro
Diversity Club.........................................................Rebecca Michalski
Earth Club...............................................................Maria Hausman
Freshman Class......................................................Chris Reilsono
Global Minds..........................................................TBD
German Club..........................................................Scott Hindman
Highlander Choir....................................................Kris Tranter
Junior Class.............................................................Kate Deemer & Rich Deemer
Junior Classical League..........................................Elizabeth Allemang
La Liaison Francaise...............................................Katie Streets
Literary Guild..........................................................Keith Harrison
Math League...........................................................Dale Kreuer
National Honor Society..........................................Chris Reilsono
Purbalite, The.........................................................Keith Harrison
Science Club...........................................................Rachel Neil
Senior Class............................................................Dan Harrold, Cassie Bartus & Leah Younkins
Service Club............................................................Beth Fochtman
Sophomore Class...................................................Chris Reilsono
Spanish Club..........................................................Rebecca Michalski
Special Olympics....................................................Eric Jankoski & Tim Laughlin
Stage Crew..............................................................Beth Depetro
Student Council......................................................Karl Geisler
Symphonic/Marching Band...................................Robert Reed
BHS Mini-THON......................................................Graff/Dolak/Bartus/Michaelski/Harrison/Murrman/Simcho/Younkins & Sprouse
Video Productions..................................................Chris Ross
Yearbook Club........................................................ James Wodarek
ART HONOR SOCIETY draws from the talents of art students dedicated to excellence in the arts and the promotion of art programs such as Artist in Residence, field trips, community exhibits, and student services. Membership is open to tenth through twelfth grade students who have taken at least one visual arts class the previous year and earned at least a B average. To maintain membership, students must continue taking at least one semester course in art each year and earn a minimum B average.
ATHLETICS include all boys’ and girls’ fall, winter, and spring sports.
BALDWINAIRES, an auditioned singing group, focuses on acappella music. The Baldwinaires sing at school assemblies, take part in three major choral concerts, attend music department festival trips, and participate in community events. Auditions may be arranged by contacting the choral director.
BEST BUDDIES is a dynamic & growing organization that shares their energy/enthusiasm as they work to enhance the lives of people with disabilities
da VINCIAN SOCIETY is an arts appreciation organization that provides opportunities for students to experience cultural events such as the opera, ballet, symphony, live theater, musical theater, and museum exhibitions.
DANCE TEAM performs at varsity basketball games as well as selected school activities and competitions. Practices are held after school as needed during the fall and winter months. Tryouts are open to grades 9-12 and are held in the spring. Formal dance training is preferred but not required.
DRAMA CLUB strives to present at least two productions each year, a fall play and spring musical. These productions work in conjunction with the stage/sound crew and help in the development and enhancement of theater skills both on stage and behind the scenes.
EARTH CLUB aims to promote & educate on topics such as animal rights, environmental impacts, community opportunities, potential careers & ways to improve life on our planet.
FRESHMAN CLASS strives to provide all freshmen with the opportunity to establish and maintain meaningful friendships with social interactions, develop leadership capabilities, assume leadership roles, and become active members of Baldwin High School.
GERMAN CLUB exists as a means for students with an interest in German to explore and experience the culture of German speaking countries. Activities include holiday celebrations such as Fasching and Oktoberfest. We also host and support the Baldwin-Austrian partnership.
HIGHLANDER CHOIR, BHS’s largest chorus of mixed voices, performs during the holiday season and in the spring. Choir auditions are open to all BHS students who enjoy singing. Auditions may be arranged by contacting the choral director.
JUNIOR CLASS strives to actively involve juniors in the development and implementation of class activities to promote class unity and build school spirit.
JUNIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE is a national organization whose purpose is to encourage an interest in and an appreciation of the language, literature, and culture of ancient Greece and Rome. It is open to all students at BHS regardless of participation in Latin classes. Activities include celebrating Roman holidays, discussing issues relevant to classical culture, and participating in community outings. Through membership in this club, students have opportunities to earn scholarships and communicate with other young classicists across the nation.
LA LIAISON FRANCAISE welcomes French students interested in discovering various aspects of French culture. The club is very active and has traditionally participated in school functions, contests, field trips, parties, and fund-raising activities. Meetings are held monthly. See your French teacher for membership requirements. Laissez le bon temps rouler! (Let the good times roll!)
LITERARY GUILD is for anyone who enjoys reading and creative writing. Think of it this way: The Guild is part book club and part writing workshop. Guild members choose a novel, and then a few weeks later they meet to discuss and debate that book. In the meantime, some Guild members focus on reading short stories and poems by renowned writers, while other meetings give Guild members the chance to bring in their own stories and poems for the group to enjoy. The Literary Guild meets every other week.
MATH LEAGUE is for that student who enjoys the challenge of solving clever math problems. Members participate in six monthly Pennsylvania Mathematics League contests and have the opportunity for selection to the annual American High School Mathematics Examination and subsequent competitions.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY is an organization based on the tenants of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Members are received into this organization based on their academic success, commitment to public service, leadership potential, and high moral character. Throughout the school year, students participate in numerous community service projects. Additionally, they provide a tutoring service to their peers. To be inducted into the BHS National Honor Society, you must have the following from 9th grade to the date of application:
- 3.5 cumulative weighted GPA
- 5 Activities (2 must be current at the date of application and one must have lasted longer than one school year)
- 1 Leadership role
- 10 hours of community service
- Juniors & Seniors who meet the minimum grade requirement will be invited to complete an NHS application in December.
- Applications are reviewed by a committee of BHS faculty for determination of induction into the BHS chapter of NHS.
SCIENCE CLUB meets regularly to prepare for the county Envirothon and Science Bowl. Current issues in science will be discussed and examined using guest speakers, experiments, videos, and demonstrations.
SENIOR CLASS strives to actively involve students in the development and implementation of class activities while promoting school spirit.
SOPHOMORE CLASS strives to actively involve sophomores in the development and implementation of class activities to promote school spirit.
SPANISH CLUB is comprised of members who share an interest in discovering more about such aspects of Hispanic and Latin American cultures such as food, music, dance, and the Spanish language itself. This club is involved in such activities as sponsoring a Latin American child, holding annual “Cinco de Mayo” celebrations, and sampling ethnic foods. Students in all grade levels are eligible to join.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS CLUB is dedicated to combining the lives of high school teenagers with the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. Special Olympics Club completely focuses on community service, planning, and running the Special Olympics Summer Games. Students assume leadership roles while networking with leaders of major corporations toward a common goal. Hard work, dedication, caring, sharing, and having fun are all incorporated in the Special Olympics Club. As a member of Special Olympics Club, you are an integral part of making the Allegheny County Special Olympics Summer Games a complete success.
STAGE BAND is Baldwin’s instrumental jazz specialist. Instrumentation is limited to sax, trombone, trumpet, keyboard, percussion, guitar, and bass. Membership is by audition only.
STAGE/SOUND CREW is comprised of a team of students working together to provide lighting and sound for various productions which take place in the Baldwin High School Auditorium.
STUDENT COUNCIL is a leadership organization comprised of a member elected executive board, selected representatives from each grade level, and general members from the student body. This organization sponsors a wide variety of student interest activities such as homecoming events, community service projects, and school spirit initiatives. Members are expected to be present for and actively participate in monthly after school meetings discussing upcoming events and fresh ideas for student-centered activities.
VIDEO PRODUCTIONS CLUB teaches students about the techniques of pre-production, production, and post-production in order to videotape school activities and to create individual projects.
YEARBOOK, the BHS yearbook, preserves students’ memories of their high school years. Staff production responsibilities include photography, journalism, sales, and layout and design. This club provides the opportunity for valuable experience in the areas of business management, communications, and graphic design.
PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association) is an organization whose members are parents, teachers, students, and interested community members. The PTSA provides services to benefit students in educational and social areas and maintains a source of information for adults. Those who join automatically become members of the State and National PTA. The mission of PTA is to support and speak on behalf of children and youth and to assist in the development of parenting skills. It unites home, school, and community in promoting the education and health and safety of children, youth, and families.