ARISTA
Any studen=
t in
their second half of their sophomore year or junior year is eligible for
consideration to be a member of this nationally recognized organization. Th=
e student
must have attained an average of 90% or better for 6 consecutive marking
periods and a satisfactory record of community and school service. All elig=
ible
candidates are reviewed and evaluated by members of the staff and Arista
leadership.
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Cheerleaders are an important part of PRHS’ s=
chool
spirit. The squad cheers at a=
ll
football and basketball games as well as special school functions and commu=
nity
activities.
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;
All those
interested in being a cheerleader must audition. In order to qualify for this audit=
ion, a
student must meet the following minimum requirements: served as a booster for one year; =
pass
at least four major subjects including gym; have good attendance and behavi=
or. Once a student makes the cheerlead=
ing
squad, they must continue to maintain the above requirements.
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CRANIAL CRUNCH
Cranial Crunch=
is a television quiz show produced by =
Time
Warner Cable. The Cranial Cru=
nch
Team competes against teams from other Staten Island=
public high schools every Fall.
COUNCIL FOR UNITY=
The Council for Unity =
was
created to promote unity and safety between and among the diverse racial,
ethnic and religious groups that make up a school community. It is a movement that generates re=
spect
for differences and provides powerful support systems for participants. The primary purpose of the Council for Unity is to create ag=
endas
that will bring individuals and groups together for a common cause, “=
Together we can do what we can’t=
do
alone.” Some of the
group’s activities include participating in walk-a-thons, raising fun=
ds
for charities, visiting homes for the aged and children’s hospitals, =
and
running food and clothing drives.
JOURNALISM
Students w=
ho
contribute to the school newspaper, students who have taken the English
Department’s elective course in Journalism,
and any other students who just have an interest in the field meet with an
advisor to discuss such topics as the rights and responsibilities of
journalists; what constitutes news; features and editorials; and the layout=
and
design of newspapers.
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;
Students s=
ubmit
writing, photographs and art to be evaluated, edited and proofread by both =
the
advisor and peers. Members of=
the
club share news from within the school and community, discuss issues of con=
cern
to all students and ideas for future stories. They also share their opinions of =
local,
national and international events.
The goal of the club is to encourage reading, analysis and written
expression of thoughts about current events
MATH TEAM
The Math Team offers t=
he
opportunity to its members to share and appreciate different aspects and le=
vels
of mathematics through competition.
The team competes in local and national mathematics competitions
throughout the school year.
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NEWSPAPER
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Crow’s Nest =
is the award-winning PRHS Newspaper. Students, under the guidance of a
faculty advisor, are involved in all aspects of publication including: interviewing, writing, editing,
illustrating, photography and layout.
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PEER MEDIATION
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Peer Mediation=
is an approach to solving conflicts wi=
thout
violence. The Peer Mediation <=
st1:PlaceType
w:st=3D"on">Center is located in Room B221.
In the time that this program has been in operation at Port Richmond
High School, many
students have learned that mediation and conflict resolution has many
advantages over violence in solving disputes between students. Many disputes in school begin over=
a
small misunderstanding or miscommunication, which can be easily resolved if
people are willing to talk about what is going on. Everyone who participates in Peer
Mediation wins; unlike fighting, where one person loses and one person
wins. In Peer Mediation, both students gain a better idea of why a probl=
em
occurred and what they can do if they work together to solve their
differences. The majority of
students who take part in mediation say that they have learned important sk=
ills
that will help them in later life.
Many of the students who have been involved in the mediation process
elect to go on to become peer mediators.&n=
bsp;
If, at any time, you believe that peer mediation can help you solve a
conflict with someone else or avoid a fight (which will result in a
suspension), please speak to Mr. Greenfield, any Dean, or stop by the Mediation Center in Room B221.
PLAY PRODUCTION/DRAMA
Each spring, PRHS presents a major musical production. Previous shows include South Pacif=
ic,
Annie Get Your Gun, 42nd S=
treet,
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat, Guys and Dolls, Little Shop =
of
Horrors, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Bye Bye Birdie, Bl=
ood
Brothers, Damn Yankees and Hair, and Grease. Students are involved in all aspec=
ts of
production including acting, singing, dancing, stagecraft, make-up, costumes
and lighting. The performers =
are
accompanied by members of the school band.=
All participants may receive an English credit for their efforts.
SING=
SING is one of the most popular activities at Port Richmond
High School. This interclass competition gives =
the
students the opportunity to write, direct and perform original shows. It is open to every student at PRH=
S. SING
try-outs are early in the fall term and culminate with 3 performances in
November.
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SPRING MUSICAL
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;
The Spring Musical is a great way for=
any
student who is interested in the arts to get involved in the life of Port Richmond
High School. Whether the student’s passio=
n is
acting, singing, dancing, instrumental music, set building, or painting, the
Spring Musical is a great forum to enhance these skills. Our staff consists of a profession=
al
director, choreographer, set building, and conductor. Port Richmond
High School is very=
proud
of the productions we put on.
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;
Past musicals
include:
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2006
Guys & Dolls
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1999
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum<=
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2005
Grease
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1998
Hair
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2004
Cabaret
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1997
Little Shop of Horrors
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2003
Bugsy Malone
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1996
Guys and Dolls
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2002
Damn Yankees
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1995 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
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2001 Blood Brothers
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1994 42nd Street
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2000 Bye Bye Birdie
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1993 Annie Get Your Gun
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STUDENT ORGANIZATION
Students a=
t Port Richmond
High School are
encouraged to participate in the S=
tudent
Government Organization (SGO). &n=
bsp;
Through this group, students can express their ideas and opinions, r=
aise
funds and sponsor special events.
There are =
four
officers of the SGO: Presiden=
t;
Vice President; Treasure and Secretary.&nb=
sp;
Each section elects a president who represents them at meetings. The Coordinator of Student Activit=
ies
(COSA) works closely with the elected student presidents and senior officer=
s.
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TRASHBUSTERS
The main goal of Trashbust=
ers
is to improve the quality of life in Port
Richmond High
School and in the surrounding neighborhood. To attain this goal, Trashbuster members participate i=
n many
community projects to keep Staten Island=
an
environmentally clean place to live. In addition, the members routinely =
remove
litter from the streets around the school and local streets in the Port
Richmond area. A Greenstreet =
was
adopted near the school which is maintained by the student volunteers. Within the school, Trashbusters runs a contest for the nicest classroom, office, c=
ubby
and bulletin board. The Art Department
contributes to the cause by emphasizing the importance of a litter-free
environment by running a poster contest, and the ESL (English as a Second
Language) students wrote essays on the theme of beautification and clean
environment. Since the format=
ion of
Trashbusters in 1980, this
worthwhile organization has won many beautification contests.
YEARBOOK
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Soundings is the PRHS award-winning yearbook. The student staff, in conjunction =
with a
faculty advisor, works on the creation of the book. Students are needed to design the
lay-out, cover, text and artwork.
Students on the staff may also act as photographers. There are no special requirements =
except
a willingness to work and a commitment to meet monthly deadlines.
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