Adams-Friendship Area School District

BAND

Whether you are pumping up the crowd for the basketball game or marching in the Homecoming parade, there is plenty of room for fun in the band program! The band participates in numerous activities outside of the classroom including pep rallies, parades, concerts, and other community events.

Band Director: Rachel Harder
Time Frame: The program is active all year with events happening throughout the school year and summer. The Wo-Zha-Wa parade, Christmas banquet, and Solo & Ensemble Festival are just a few of the key events that the band members participate in throughout the year.
Requirements: Experience in the middle school cadet band is preferred but not required.
Average Number of Participants: 50
Leadership Roles: Drum Major, Section Leaders

CHOIR

Students learn about music theory, develop their singing voice, and gain confidence in performing in front of an audience. Students participate in Honors Choir competitions, Solo & Ensemble competitions, large group competitions, and multiple concerts throughout the year.

Choir Director: Brad Randall
Time Frame: Choir is an all-year class program with conference competitions beginning in February.
Requirements: Desire and willingness to sing in front of others within a group or individually.
Average Number of Participants: 50

ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION CREW

With guidance and support from local contractors, construction students work together to build homes for the Habitat for Humanity organization of Adams County. Students can and often spend a few years working on multiple houses throughout the program.

Program Leader: Jon Von Wald
Time Frame: Students work on the home for two class periods a day throughout the entire school year
Requirements: Students must pass the “Intro to Construction” class and apply for the “Advanced Construction Program.” Students are interviewed and the team is built from there.
Average Number of Participants: 7
Leadership Roles: Every student who attends and works the entire year earns a certificate from the Carpenters Training Center, Midstate Dual Credit in the construction field, and receives volunteer hours

“It's a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll!"

“The houses are not a hand out but a hand UP!”

~ Mr. Von Wald

DECA

DECA, Distributive Education Clubs of America, is an association of marketing students that encourages the development of business and leadership skills through academic conferences and competitions.

Program Advisor: Ben Anderson
Time Frame: DECA runs from early winter through spring. Regional competitions begin in January. State-level competitions begin in March. National competitions take place into the summertime.
Requirements: Attend meetings
Average Number of Participants: 10-15
Leadership Roles: Students may be voted onto the DECA board.

“DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management, competence, innovation, integrity, and teamwork.”

~ Mr. Anderson

SPECTRUM ACADEMY

Spectrum is a multi-discipline humanities program. Students have the freedom to choose different types of projects to show that they’ve learned the material presented. Throughout the year, students will work on both workshop projects and studio projects that center around a theme. It is a program that allows students to express themselves and build relationships with their peers.

Program Advisors: Adam Behl , Rachel Harder , Jessica Matteson , Elana Robson
Time Frame: This program is all-year round.
Requirements: Responsibility, diligence, and empathy for your classmates.
Average Number of Participants: 15-30
Leadership Roles: As students grow within the program, they become more fluent as leaders.

"Spectrum is about putting yourself out there to try new things. It gives a voice to students who aren’t always heard.”

~ Mr. Behl

TEMA

TEMA, Technology Education Manufacturing Academy, is a three year college and career preparation program that focuses on exposing students to careers in the technology sector while preparing them for a successful post secondary future.

Program Advisor: Krystian Weglarz
Time Frame: The sophomore TEMA class occurs during one class period a day for one semester. The junior and senior TEMA classes occur all school year for one class period a day.
Requirements: Students are recruited their freshman year based on teacher recommendations, grades, and interests.
Average Number of Participants: 12 students, 6 girls and 6 boys.

“TEMA’s mission is to introduce a new approach to hands-on learning through STEM, while developing personal skills and workplace abilities that will set us apart from tomorrow’s competition.”

~ Mr. Weglarz

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YEARBOOK

Students learn and strengthen their photography, photoshop, design, and real world skills as they create a piece of living history in the form of a yearbook. The yearbook program allows students to grow creatively while working in a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment.

Program Advisor: Kimberly Etter
Time Frame: This program occurs as a year-round class, with an introductory class beginning in the second semester.
Requirements: A completed application with a teacher recommendation must be approved by the advisor prior to joining the program.
Average Number of Participants: 9-15
Leadership Roles: Editors

“ We’d love the opportunity for students to join our family!”

~ Mrs. Etter

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