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Welcome to Stagg's Activities Page
As your student continues his/her education at Stagg we hope that he/she will take the time to review the co-curricular offerings and consider getting involved in one of the many activities we have to offer. The activities listed here provide students with the opportunity to learn the values of teamwork, responsibility and leadership, diversity, perseverance and to develop a sense of culture and community within our school.
Studies have shown that when students are active participants in their school activities they achieve more success in the areas of attendance, academic achievement, and motivation for continued learning in the post-secondary world. Their involvement reinforces lessons learned within the classroom setting, enables students to apply the skills they have learned and contributes to their overall, well-rounded education.
Stagg students have the opportunity to participate in a multitude of activities that encourage their passions, motivate their interests, and develop their talents. We hope that you will explore all your options and involve yourself in something Stagg has to offer!
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ACES - Academic Challenge in Engineering & Science
Sponsor: Aron Kopera
ACES is an academic team that completes by taking tests in the categories of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering Graphics, Computer Science, and English. Regional Competition is in February. Sectionals are in March and State is in April.
Pre-Requirements: The team is open to all individuals. There will be a selection process in January to choose the top 14 individuals to represent Stagg in the team event. However, there are possibilities to compete as an individual in the OPEN section.

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Adventure Club
Sponsors: Gordon Oliver & Kelly Peterson
Co-Sponsor Email: KPeterson@d230.org
The Adventure Club incorporates both outdoor and team building activities. We go on a variety of trips ranging from kayaking, high/low ropes courses, canoeing, rock climbing, skiing, snowboarding, fishing, and camping. The Outdoor Adventure Club allows students to learn practical life skills. The students are provided with the opportunity to develop leadership, growth, and team building by actively getting involved in the learning experience. The club also introduces the students to the outdoor opportunities they have in our local area.

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Bass Fishing Club
Sponsor: Brian Jackson & Mike Grice
Co-Sponsor Email: MGrice@d230.org
Bass fishing team for beginners and competitive anglers.

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Business Club
Sponsors: Jim Duffy & Mike Durbin
Co-Sponsor Email: MDurbin@d230.org
The Stagg Business Club is open to all students. It is a club focused on dealing with real life that businesses have to deal with on a daily basis: sales, inventory, scheduling, etc. 2020-2021 Business Club will be run as a VIRTUAL club, we will still focus on businesses. We will also focus on things like career exploration and investment opportunities.
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Chess Team
Sponsors: Aron Kopera & Ernesto Razo
Co-Sponsor Email: ERazo@d230.org
We are a competitive chess team that competes in the SWSC, IHSA, and at local invitationals. We accept all skill levels and are looking for individuals who are serious about learning to play chess.

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Child Care Club: SKILLS USA
Sponsor: Erin Wendt
Co-Sponsor Email: EWendt@d230.org
Child Care Club is an activity for those interested in teaching or working with children! In the spring, we compete in part of a national organization called, Skills USA. During the fall, we do fun activities that encompass our preschool program at Stagg.
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Connections Club
Sponsors: Margaret Lading & Kelly Fino
Co-Sponsor Email: KFino@d230.org
Connections is a place for students to develop positive relationships with their peers based around student interest (i.e. crafts, cooking board games, and video games. The name of the club, Connections, was chosen as it represents the ‘connections’ that the students will make with each other but also explains another component of Connections; encouraging the students to ‘connect’ with their community and school environment through providing random acts of kinds, earning Service Learning hours, and socializing at community establishments. All with an open mind and positive attitude are welcome.

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Contest Play
Sponsor: Jacob Fisher
Contest Play is an IHSA sanctioned competition theater and is directed by Mr Fisher. We compete in Contest Play in March with auditions in early January. Auditions are open to anybody. We focus on character development, advanced acting and dramatic techniques. You can also be a part of the backstage crew where you learn to design, build, set up and take down a full theatrical production.

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Charger Nation
Sponsor: Tim Conrath & John Daniels
Co-Sponsor Email: JDaniels@d230.org
Charger Nation is a club that promotes school spirit. We not only support the varsity sports, we also promote charger pride by having student vs staff contests. This is a club for students that is run with student ideas. You have something that promotes school spirit, this is the club for you.

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Council for Exceptional Children
Sponsors: Colleen Regan & Emma Hansen
Co-Sponsor Email: ehansen@d230.org
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is a social organization that encourages inclusion and acceptance!!! We have monthly meetings to plan out whole group activities that allow everyone to get involved at Stagg High School!

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Cultivation Club
Sponsors: Mike Littman & Tom Syska
Co-Sponsor Email: tsyska@d230.org
Learn how to grow vegetables, tend to a bee hive, have fun outdoors!

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Debate
Sponsors: Katy Przybylski & Jacob Randulich
Co-Sponsor Email: JRandulich@d230.org
Debate is a club that lets you, well, debate! You can debate solo or with a partner. Every 2 months, you get a new topic, and you build a case for and against that topic that you take to tournaments where you compete against students from other schools! It's a great way to get your voice out there, to make new friends, and meet students from other schools.

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Drama Club
Sponsors: Jacob Fisher & Gordon Oliver
Co-Sponsor Email: GOliver@d230.org
Stagg Drama, the after school club that supports all performance arts in the PAC. You can learn and develop your performance skills. Learn the trade of stagecraft and theatrical design. Act, sing, dance, build, laugh and cry with joy with your Stagg Chargers. Take the stage and start a new adventure.

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E-Sports
Sponsors: Jon McGreal & Mike Littman
Co-Sponsor Email: MLittman@d230.org
Here at Stagg Esports, we play games! Casual and competitive gamers alike, we have a place for you. We play Smash, Overwatch, Rocket League, Minecraft, League of Legends, Magic, and more!
Proud winners of the Junior Varsity Rocket League State Championship!

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Fall Play
Sponsors: Maureen Weber & Amal Abellatif
Co-Sponsor Email: AAbdellatif@d230.org
This year we will be performing the three mysterious tales from Edgar Allen Poe form the basis of Twisted Tales of Poe presented like a live radio drama. The three classic stories and poem are: "The Tell -Tale -Heart," "The Cask of Amontillado," "The Raven," and "The Black Cat."
Click here to watch the 2020 Fall Play!

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Future Teachers
Sponsors: Jennifer Baniewicz & Maggie Smith
Co-Sponsor Email: MSmith@d230.org
This club is for students interested in becoming teachers. We will talk about teacher prep programs at universities and talk with current college students in different programs as well as learn what it is like to be a teacher.

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Girls Who Code
Sponsors: Chris Sandor & Lisa Ghahn
Co-Sponsor Email: LGrahn@d230.org
Girls Who Code is a club to inspire students, especially female students, to learn about computer coding. The club is open to all students to join. We meet generally twice per month and learn coding through programs like Khan Academy and Scratch. In the past, we have taken a field trip to Google in Chicago, sponsored Hour of Code, and learned about other scholarship and internship opportunities.

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Key Club
Sponsors: Beth Gulden & Amy Hainzinger
Co-Sponsor Email: AHainzinger@d230.org
Key Club is a community service club in which students volunteer to benefit their school and community. The hours that the students earn count toward the service learning graduation requirement.

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Literary Magazine
Sponsor: Giedre Kazlauskas
Labyrinth Literary Magazine compiles student writing and art and publishes an annual book (or online edition) to celebrate the school's creative talent. Weekly meetings might be about anything from graphic design to poetry writing, depending on the needs and interests of the group. Throughout the year, the club also hosts several Coffeehouse open mic events for the student body and participates in the annual SWSC literary magazine conference.

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Madrigals Choir
Sponsor: Chris Betz
The Stagg High School Madrigals have a rich history of performing throughout the community in and around Palos Hills, IL. We have a busy schedule throughout the months of October, November and December, performing in churches, community centers, tree-lighting ceremonies, retirement homes, and even some local restaurants and residences! Auditions for the Madrigals will be held virtually this year, as will much of the season.

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Marching Chargers
Sponsors: Bob Mecozzi & Jim Columbo
Co-Sponsor Email: JColumbo@d23.org
Headed to the forefront of great high school marching bands, the Marching Chargers continues to be recognized for its outstanding achievements. In addition to marching band competition appearances, the Marching Chargers have been selected numerous times to perform for the world at Walt Disney World in Florida.

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Mathletes
Sponsors: Mark Lyons & Christy Frazer
Co-Sponsor Email: CFrazer@d230.org
The Mathletes team is organized for the purposes of recognition of outstanding mathematical ability, encouragement of independent study, stimulation of interest in mathematics, and provision of a meeting ground for students through academic competition. The Mathletes team practices once a week (Mondays 3:10 - 4:00pm) to prepare for five competitions against other SWSC schools. The Mathletes team also compete in the regional/state competitions sponsored by ICTM.

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Model United Nations (Model UN)
Sponsors: Brian Berg & Adam Zmuda
Co-Sponsor Email: AZmuda@d230.org
Think of us as a mock government on the world level. We research countries and topics so that we can represent the wishes of those countries on those topics. Model United Nations follows the course of the United Nations by examining various current international issues facing our world, and exploring possible solutions to these issues. We attend competitions where you will learn to work with peers, understand world affairs, and debate issues in a constructive environment.

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National Honor Society (NHS)
Sponsor: Laura Begani
National Honor Society is based on the pillars of Service, Leadership, Scholarship, and Character. Juniors and Seniors are invited to join based on these pillars.
View the 2020 National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
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Orchesis Dance Company
Sponsors: Jennifer Koryczan, Ruth Elenteny, & Colleen Silk
Co-Sponsors' Email: RElenteny@d230.org & CSilk@d230.org
We are a non-competitive student-run dance club that puts on an annual dance recital in the Performing Arts Center.
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Powerlifting Club
Sponsors: Brian Buglio & Colton Nero
Co-Sponsor Email: CNero@d230.org
We are a lifting club for all students & all grades. We meet 3 days a week for an hour after school. We have additional opportunities within our club to continue training as a JR/SR elective course in Strength & Conditioning & also to compete in powerlifting on a regional and state level.

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Relay for Life
Sponsor: Megan Marcus
The Relay For Life movement is the American Cancer Society’s signature fundraiser dedicated to helping communities attack cancer. Through funds donated, time given, or awareness raised, our communities are teaming up to make a difference, whether we’re connecting virtually or sharing space. When we rally together in the fight against cancer through this fun and inspirational event, we can accomplish anything!! Come and be a part of THE FIRST. THE ORIGINAL. THE BEST. All-Youth Relay For Life in the World!

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Scholastic Bowl
Sponsors: Adam Zmuda & Mike Durbin
Co-Sponsor Email: MDurbin@d230.org
SWSC Competitive Trivia Activity at Stagg H.S. We compete at the Conference, Regional, and State level against other High Schools in trivia categories such as English, History, Science, Math, Fine Arts, and more

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Science Club
Sponsors: Stacy Verble & Kerri Kleszynski
Co-Sponsor Email: KKleszynski@d230.org
Stagg's Science Club allows students with an interest in science to explore and question the subject through various activities. Science Club strives to enrich scientific knowledge and curiosity while cultivating collaboration and relationships.

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Culinary Club Skills USA
Sponsors: Elizabeth Starostka & Colleen Silk
Co-Sponsor Email: CSilk@d230.org
Stagg's Culinary Club! For those students who are: interested in learning about cooking; like to cook alone or with others; interested in competing in the culinary area!
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Snowball
Sponsors: Stacy Verble & Eva LaForte
Co-Sponsor Email: ELaforte@d230.org
Operation Snowball is an annual leadership retreat that is open to all D230 students. Students work on developing their leadership skills by participating in small groups, team building activities, and listening to guest speakers. Snowball helps enable students to make healthy choices in their everyday lives.

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Social Action Club
Sponsors: Chris Wendelin & Katy Przybylski
Co-Sponsor Email: KPrzybylski@d230.org
Social Action Club is a student activism club that focuses on designing campaigns, programs, and projects to create positive social change at the school, community, and global levels.

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Special Olympics
Sponsors: Tom Syska, Abby Degliomini, & Carrie Sinclair
Co-Sponsor Email: ADegliomini@d230.org, CSinclair@d230.org
Co-Curricular Opportunities for students in our Ultima Program. Sports include Unified Volleyball, Basketball, Bocce, Track & Field, Cross Country, and Summer Games. Also, Unified Volleyball is open to any student with a desire to work with students in the Ultima Program. All other sports are designed for students in Stagg's Ultima Program.

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Speech Team (Chattin' Chargers)
Sponsors: Geoff Epperson, Tony Roditis, Dorota Guzy, John Jakocko, & Giedre Kazlauskas
Co-Sponsor Email: ARoditis@d230.org, DGuzy@d230.org, JJakocko@d230.org, & GKazlauskas@d230.org
We are a IHSA sanctioned public speaking competition. We compete in 14 different events - like track and field - divided into acting, public address and limited preparation (making up speeches on the spot). We compete most weekends between Halloween and Valentines Day.

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Staggline Newspaper
Sponsors: Christy Frazer & Ashley Cimo
Co-Sponsor Email: ACimo@d230.org
We are a student run newspaper. Students brainstorm article ideas, volunteer to write the articles they are interested in, edit the articles, and then create the newspaper using InDesign. We also have photographers and cartoonists if writing is not your passion.

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Student Ambassadors
Sponsor: Suzan Atallah
Students Ambassadors is an organization for students who are interested in representing Stagg at school functions. Students may attend events like 8th grade open house or parent teacher conferences. You will work with teachers and administrators and be given certain duties to ensure that the event runs smoothly. These events usually take place in the evening or after school. Students receive community service hours as well.

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Student Council
Sponsors: Reneh Abudayyeh & Mary Reynolds
Co-Sponsor Email: MReynolds@d230.org
Student Council is a club that focuses on student leadership, school spirit, and large events here at Stagg High School.

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Unity Club (Gay-Straight Alliance)
Sponsor: Tracey Ardizzone
Unity Club is a student run club in which we strive to have every student in the school, to be valued and treated with respect, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We believe that all students deserve a safe and affirming school environment where they can learn and grow. Students in this club can feel safe to talk & learn about sexual orientation, gender identity, and some of the issues that surround them. This is a great club for future social workers, counselors, teachers or really any career.

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Variety Show
Sponsors: Nicole Stachon & Kelli Preto
Co-Sponsor Email: KPreto@d230.org
Do you have a talent that you would love to share? We want to see it! This can be a musical talent, athletic talent, magical or unique talent. Whatever it is, be sure to audition for our Variety Show this year and let your Stagg community see what you have!
Check out the 2020 Virtual Variety Show! We are so proud of our incredibly talented students!

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Vex Robotics Club
Sponsors: Joe Sieczkowski & Aron Kopera
Co-Sponsor Email: AKopera@d230.org
Whether you are new to robotics or an expert in the area, we welcome you to Vex Robotics Club. You can join to simply learn a little about designing, building, and programming your own robot or you can be serious about it by creating your own competition team to compete against other high schools. Come check us out!
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Winter Guard/Color Guard
Sponsors: Kate Alstadt & Michelle Lindeman
Co-Sponsor Email: MLindeman@d230.org

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Winter Show
Sponsors: Sue Kealy & Sheli Thoss
Co-Sponsor Email: SThoss@d230.org
This activity is the winter show performance which is a full length non musical play. This year we will be doing a comedy.

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Yearbook
Sponsors: Chris Wendelin & Tony Roditis
Co-Sponsor Email: ARoditis@d230.org
Stagg Yearbook plans, designs, prints, sells, and distributes the school yearbook! We are looking for journalists, photographers, graphic designers, marketers and any other creative person who wants to help make a time capsule of this year's events!

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Youth and Government
Sponsors: Adam Zmuda & Suzan Atallah
Co-Sponsor Email: SAtallah@d230.org
-Mock Government on the State of Illinois Level
-Both a Model Legislative and Judicial Program
-Research Current Political Issues affecting Illinois and the U.S.
-Attend Weekend Mock Legislature in Springfield