James F. O'Shea, Principal
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Scott Hoffman, Associate Principal
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Harvard, Massachusetts
Office Phone: (978) 456-4152

Bromfield Clubs


Volunteer Opportunities
Academic Bowl

Academic Bowl competes in academic, Jeopardy style competitions with other high schools from Massachusetts and around the entire country.

Webpage
Teacher Advisor: Mr. Foster
Meeting Time: Weekly competitions on tuesdays


Art Club
Art Club Flyer 2012-2013
Advisor: Heidi Creighton: hjcreighton@gmail.com
Meeting Time: Every Other Tuesday after school in the cafeteria from 2:20 to 3:30 p.m.


The Beacon

The Beacon is the Highschool yearbook. This club works the entire year to create the yearbook that is available at the conclusion of the year. Students choose sections they would like to work on and are assigned tasks to produce the final product. Meeting times vary depending on the section you are working on.

Teacher Advisor:Mr. Murphy
Student Leader(s):
Meeting Time:


Bromfield Cares

To help those in need by volunteering, raising awareness, and fundraising to address issues in our community and beyond. Bromfield Cares creates an environment where high school students can make a difference in people's lives in their community. As a flexible club, we always keep an open mind to new ideas and service opportunities. Overall, our club is the means by which we, as students, can get involved with our communities and make a difference that could last a lifetime!

Teacher Advisor: Mrs. Nilan
Student Leader(s): Arpitha Hayes, Ryan Simpson, Jackie Planchet
Meeting Time: Monday Mornings/Afternoons alternating


Debate Club

Bromfield Debate Club is a place where students come and learn how to craft arguments using both strong logic and facts, and they also use public speaking skills by presenting the arguments they make. We attend interscholastic competitions with other schools throughout the year, which generally take place on Saturdays. Debate Club is the experience of a lifetime.

Teacher Advisor: Mr. Holt
Student Leader(s): Clara Wang
Meeting Time: Thursdays at 7:00 AM in Mr. Holt's room


Drama Society

The Bromfield Drama Society is for students grades 9-12. Members can participate in any of the theatre departments three shows a year. The fall production which takes place in mid november, gives an opportunity to be a part of a large cast. The winter show, is taken to the Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild Drama Festival and competes against hundreds of other Massachusetts high schools and our spring musical, that includes working with a live band and vocal coach. Students also have opportunities to work on the technical aspect of theatre including set, lights, sound and costume design.

Harvard Theatre


Environmental Club

The Environmental Group is a student-run club dedicated to learning more about the planet we live on, and what we can do to be a supportive part of our ecosystem. It is an open, discussion-based group of people who share the common goal of building a healthier, more sutainable relationship with our environment. The group's discussion content includes but is not limited to: climate change; soil, water, and air pollution; resource depletion; energy conservation; and agricultural practices. The group meets on Wednesday mornings, before school in Mr. Holt's room. All are welcome.

Teacher Advisor: Mr. Holt
Student Leader:
Meeting Time:


Film Club

This club includes:

We focus on letting everyone contribute their ideas and creativity to the group, and we make sure that we include everyone in working on the project. No matter which part of the process they do. We are considering collaborating/working with the writing group, the Review, Drama Club, or any of these theater arts/writing groups to expand more.

Teacher Advisor: Mr. Clarke
Student Leader(s): Alexia Lipman, Janny Zou
Meeting Time: Every Tuesday after school in Mr. Clarke's room 2:30 - 3


Global Awareness club

Committed to informing students about the serious issues the world faces today, the Bromfield Global Awareness Club aims to support charities that promote the social and economic advancement of the world's impoverished. Since education is best technique to initiate change, multiple school events will be organized over the course of the school year in order to raise awareness and funds for the charities. Money raised through creative and informative techniques will be used to benefit causes such as, but not limited to, world hunger, poverty and education.


Gay Straight Alliance

This group is for anyone in grade 6 though 12. The Gay Straight Alliance is a group formed to promote tolerance and love for everyone, no matter what gender or sexuality. We like to discuss new controversial topics/laws/rules that have to do with the endangerment of human rights and the media's new acceptance that society has for bisexuals, gays, and transgenders. The Gay Straight Alliance also includes field trips including trips to Boston for plays, shows, and marches. The dates for meetings change a lot because we want to make sure as many members as possible can attend! The board outside the second entrance to the lunch room displays the dates for these meetings and also current events happening everyday. Food is usually provided at meetings!

Teacher Advisor: Ms. Doherty
Student Leader(s):
Meeting Time:


Middle School Drama Club

The Middle School Drama Club is for students in grades 6-9. All members can participate in the fall musical which takes place in early December, and includes working with a live orchestra, vocal coach, and Choreographer. This all-inclusive show gives the opportunity to be a part of a large cast. The Spring show (grades 7 - 9), is taken to the Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild Middle School Drama Festival and competes against other Massachusetts middle schools.

Teacher Advisor: Ms. Brooks
Student Leader(s):
Meeting Time:


Middle School Reporter

Teacher Advisor: Mrs. Suchecki
Student Leader(s):
Meeting Time:


Model UN

In Model UN, students take on the roles of ambassadors from the UN member states to debate current issues on the organization's agenda. Through Model UN, students gain a global perspective, as international cooperation becomes the key tool to any successful resolution. If you are interested, go to:
http://thebromfieldschool.schools.officelive.com/BromfieldModelUN.aspx

Teacher Advisor: Ms. Mattie
Meeting Time: Wednesdays 7AM
Student Leader(s): Tola Myczkowska, Nick George, Emma Noyes, Kara Kennedy


National Honor Society

Current NHS Members
NHS Hours Slip
Leadership Project Proposal
Leadership Project Reflection
First Meeting Notes

NHS Prospective Member Application
Application Process Guidelines
Character Form
Disciplinary Action
Leadership Form
GPA Calculation
Example GPA Calculation Form

Teacher Advisor: Ms. Carlucci
Student Leader(s): Clara Wang, William Sullebarger, Arpitha Hayes, Glenn Steranka


Peer Tutoring

The Bromfield Peer Tutoring Program aims to provide a beneficial academic experience for all interested student participants. Through this program, students who request extracurricular academic help are matched with a volunteer student tutor who will help them to meet their individual goals.
Website: http://bromfieldtutoring.com

Email Bromfield Tutoring at bromfieldtutoring@gmail.com
Student Leader(s): Bin Han, Janet Sorrells


The Review

The Bromfield Review is the high school literary and art club that publishes students' work at the end of every year, including short stories, essays, poetry, photographs and drawings from any student who wishes to submit their work. Members of the Review also coordinate the Coffee House, which showcases not only students reading their works a loud, but live acts including music and at times stand-up comedy. A popular function for teachers, parents, students, and members of the community, all the proceeds from the Coffee House go towards funding The Review's publication.

Teacher Advisor: Ms. Hyde
Meeting Time: alternating Friday mornings 7:10 AM


SADD

SADD is a nationally acclaimed non profit organization its stands for: Students Against Destructive Decisions. We're against any sort of life endangering decision. Focusing on: Drunk driving, Texting while driving, Speeding, Not wearing a seat belt, Binge drinking, Drug use.

We Plan on:

Teacher Advisor: Mr. Murphy
Meeting Time:


Student Council

Voted for annually, two students are chosen to represent their class in a Student Council, where they meet to discuss school issues, including concerns of the students and the administrators. Vice Presidents of the Class Officers are also required to attend Student Council meetings.

Teacher Advisor: Dr. Horton, Mrs. Dyer
Student Leader(s): Elected Officers
Meeting Time: Alternating Friday Mornings


Student Government

Every year for each grade, four members of each class are selected as President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. One or two advisors (teachers) are selected to represent the class for all four years of highschool. Class Officers are in charge of organizing class trips, such as Washington DC or New York City in addition to the Snow-Ball, Prom and Graduation. The group is also in charge of fundraisers such as dances, bake sales, etc. which lower the cost per individual on the above activities. The Snow-Ball, the winter semi-formal dance is hosted by the junior class and typically serves as a large fundraiser to provide for Prom and Graduation.

Teacher Advisor: Class Advisors
Student Leader(s): Elected Officers


Tri-M Music Honors Society

The Tri-M Music Honors Society was established in an effort to inspire music participation, strengthen the music program, stimulate a desire to render service, and promote leadership in music students at the Bromfield School. There are more than 5,500 chapters of the Tri-M Music Honors society, as thousands of young students provide years of service through music in schools throughout the world. Student who would be interested in joining must fill-out an application form that will be reviewed by a faculty committee.

Teacher Advisor: Mr. Reynolds
Student Leader(s): Janet Sorrells, Seal Bin Han, Kara Kennedy, Stacy Fair
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Varsity Math Team

Varsity Math Team meetings are practices for the various Worcester County Mathematics League meets that take place throughout the year.

Advisor: Jack Duranceau
Student Leader(s):
Meeting Time:Mondays After school


World of Difference

The Institute's WoD Peer Training Program provides Bromfield students with the "opportunity to initiate and sustain postiive social change in their schools and communities." The Peer Training program is open to students in Grades 10-12.

Teacher Advisor: Ms. Bagatelle
Meeting Time: Peer Trainer meetings: Th mornings 7 a.m.; Peer Trainers lead workshops for Middle Schoolers during B, E or F Advisory Blocks.

World of Difference Overview
ADL's World of Difference Institiute Summary
A World of Difference Peer Trainer Application 2012-13 (Completed, signed app is due no later than Dec 19th, 2011)
A World of Difference Youth Congress Permission Slip


Yoga Club

Yoga Club has a series of guest yoga teachers come in to lead Yoga for an hour on early release days.

Teacher Advisor:
Student Leader(s):
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Young Democrats

The Bromfield Young Democrats Club meets bi-weekly, in order to discuss current events, politics, and fundraising opportunities. The future lies in the hands of this new generation, thus it is imperative for young students to become more involved with current issues. Join the Facebook group "Bromfield Young Democrats" if you're interested!

Teacher Advisor: Mr Murphy
Student Leader(s):
Meeting Time:Every other Monday 7AM


Young Republicans

Young Republicans Club is a group dedicated to the principles and ideals of the Republican Patry. We try to reach out the community by fundraising for causes such as the military.

Teacher Advisor:Mrs. Holmes
Student Leader(s):
Meeting Time: Every Tuesday Morning in the Library