Philosophy Statement - Activities/Athletics
Extracurricular programs are an integral part of the educational experience and play an important role in the growth and development of young men and women. York High School offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities which enhance the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual experience of all students.
Extracurricular programs at York will:
- Demand excellence from students and staff.
- Instill self-discipline, respect, responsibility, and a positive work ethic.
- Promote healthy living, good sportsmanship, teamwork, and leadership.
- Foster school spirit, parent and community involvement, and an appreciation of service to others.
- Develop, in IHSA extracurricular programs, the attitude and foundational skills necessary to be competitive at the lower levels and highly successful at the varsity level.
As a member of a York team or activity the student represents the school at competitions, in the classroom, and in the community. Students are expected to follow the policies set forth in the York Agenda Planner in order to participate in athletics or activities, including but not limited to: Bass Fishing, Chess Team, DECA, Drama, FCCLA, Individual Events, Law Team, Math Team, Scholastic Bowl, Science Olympiad, Student Council, SkillsUSA/VICA, Urban Arts and Young Politicians.
Club Name | Sponsor | Meeting Schedule (Date - Time - Location) |
Amateur Musicians | Chris Gemkow | Thursdays - 3:20-4:30pm - A155 |
Ambassadors | Kara Dollaske & Lisa Julian | 2nd Tuesday -7:15am & 3:15pm - CCRC |
Amnesty International | Katie Trent | Thursdays - 7:10am - A316 |
Animal Club | Liz Ferhati & Claire Birns | TBD |
AS.IS. | Mark Golebiowski, Amy Thompson | Wednesdays - 3:30-4:15pm - CCRC |
Autism Club | Meghan Ausnehmer | Mondays - 3:15-3:45pm - A283 |
Auto Club | Ron Robak | Tuesdays - 3:30-5:00 pm - A172 |
Bass Fishing | Don Kasper | Tuesdays (in the spring)- 3:20-4:00 pm |
Best Buddies | Amy Burton & Samantha French | |
Bible Study | Jill Heaton | Thursdays - 7:00am - C240 |
Chess Club | Jeremy Paschke | Mondays - 3:15pm - A368 |
Chinese Club | Li Li | Thursdays (various) - 3:15pm - A228 |
Coding Club | Bill Barnum | |
DECA | Steve Haderlein | Thursdays (twice per month) - 7:00am - A239 |
Drama | Becky Marianetti & John Forsythe | As Announced |
Dukes of Diversity | Josh Green | TBD |
Ecology | Bob Blaus | Thursdays - 7:15-7:35am - A250 |
Economics Club | Tamra Carl | Fridays - 7:10-7:35 - A294 |
EMPOWER | Lindsay DiTomasso | Mondays - 3:30pm - A396 |
FCCLA | W. Albert, L. Goldsmith, S. Marik, A. McDonough, L. Crist, J. Callen | Tuesdays (once per month)-7:15am - A123 |
Fine Arts Week Committee | Chris Gemkow | Tuesdays - 3:15-4:00pm - A155 |
Flags/Color Guard | Rachel Riley | Mondays, 6:00-9:00pm - Black Box |
French Club | Amy Vazquez |
Every other Thursday - 3:15 in A213 |
Future Diplomats of America | Michele Carlson & Pawel Konopka | Tuesdays - 7:10-7:40am |
Garden Club | Ronnie Rayan | Wednesdays - 3:20-4:00pm - A373 |
Hispanos Unidos | Lorenzo Rubio | Thursdays - 3:20-4:30pm - A235 |
Interact | Leslie Stipe | Every other Thursday at 7:10am in A278 |
International Club | Veena Kaniyaly, Ms. Denise McGowan | Every other Wednesday - 3:15-4:00pm - A390 |
Intramurals | Drew McGuire |
Please see individual page for days/times |
Italian Club | Jennifer Buono & Natalie DelPercio | Tuesdays - 3:15pm - A227 |
Japanese Culture & Animation | Tim Albert | Tuesdays - 3:30-5:00pm - A354 |
Key Club | Brianne Kennedy-Brooks | Tuesdays - 7:00-7:30am - A290 |
Kind Club | Laura Pfau, Kristina Fitzgerald | Every other Thursday - 3:15-4:00pm - A339 |
Latina Dreamers | Diane Oliveros | Wednesdays - 3:10pm-4:30pm |
Law Team | Amy Mueller & Elizabeth Birchler | Tuesdays & Wednesdays - 3:15-5:00pm, A294 |
Math Team | Dan Hall, Kevin Smith, Ismael Zamora | Varied Practice Times - Check With Coaches - A270 |
Military History Club | Justin Riskus | Thursdays - 3:20pm - A332 |
Mirrors | Jennifer Shackleton | Mondays - 3:15pm - A337 |
Model Rocketry | Jeremy Paschke | |
Model UN | Adam Gearing | Mondays - 7:00-7:30am - C277 |
Mural Club | Renee Kuharchuk | Tuesdays - after school - A143 |
National Honor Society | Trisha Weber, Ben Sharko | Thursdays - 7:15am - Auditorium |
Power Club | Mike Fitzgerald | TBA |
RAYS | Michele Carlson | Fridays - 7:10-7:40am |
Record Club | Chris Gemkow | Fridays - 7:00am - 7:35am A155 |
Scholastic Bowl | Andrew Bendelow, Elizabeth Wall |
Monday - 3:11pm - A341 Friday - 7:00am - A333 |
Science Olympiad | Elizabeth Ferhati, Jeff Drach, Jeremy Paschke | Wednesdays - 3:15pm - A368 |
Sketch Comedy Club | Josh Green | TBD |
Skills USA | Ken Ross | Tuesdays- 7:00am & 3:15pm- A170, every 2 weeks |
Spanish Club | Eduvijes Martinez, Denise McGowan | Every other Tuesday - 3:10-4:10 - A213 |
Speech Team | Kevin Martin, John Forsythe, Kate Dowlinger | Mondays - 3:15-4:15pm - A250 |
StuCo | Sheila Fleming, Matt Moran | M, T, TH, F - 12:24-1:14pm - A323 |
Vintage Club | Laura Olson | 1st & 3rd Fridays - 7:15am - A334 |
Yoga Club | Elizabeth Munn & Jessica Noble | Thursdays - After School - Yoga Studio |
York Dance Company | Michelle Scurlock | M & F - 6:45am-7:30am - C183 |
York-Hi Journalism & Media Club | Kim Lampa, Ceci Bylina | TBD |
York Music Outreach | Mike Pavlik | TBD |
Young Politicians | Justin Riskus | Thursdays - 3:15pm - A316 |