Whippany Park High School

Clubs and Activities

In order to participate in co-curricular activities at Whippany Park, students must complete the Student Random Alcohol and Drug Consent-to-Test Form. All signed consent forms must be returned to the club advisor prior to participation. Students will be allowed to participate in the appropriate activity after the form has been processed and approved.

Academic Team – Ms. Sara Allan
This team competes in the Academic Decathlon, the Rutgers Challenge, and the Knowledge Master Open.

Asian American Cultural Club – Dr. Donald Siebert
This club offers opportunities for sharing experiences related to Asian cultures.

Daily Roar – Mr. Peter Talarico
This group of seniors reads the Morning Announcements each day.

Debate & Forensics – Ms. Melissa Casciano
Activities include The Lincoln-Douglas Debates, dramatic and humorous interpretation and impromptu and extemporaneous speaking.

E.R.A.S.E. (End Racism and Sexism Everywhere) Club – Ms. Sibila Dubac
Students promote cultural awareness and acceptance of diversity within the school community.

Etcetera – Ms. Catherine Annibal
Whippany Park’s creative arts magazine.  Students exhibit photography, artwork, or original writings.  The magazine is published at the end of the year.

Future Business Leaders of America – Mrs. Pamela Souto

FBLA is a national organization for students who are enrolled in or have previously taken a business course. 

Future Educators of America – Mrs. Dolores Bollinger
FEA is a club for young people to explore teaching as a career, to better understand the educator’s role and learn about new trends in education.

Future Homemakers of America – Mrs. Judy Guida
This club meets once a month for theme oriented meetings.  Students work in a small group setting to develop a personal leadership style and gain self-confidence.

Health Careers Club – Mrs. Jan Goodman
This club is open to juniors and seniors who are interested in pursuing and learning about a health profession.

Interact Club – Mrs. Vanessa Cordeiro
Interact is our service organization working closely with the Whippany Rotary Club.

Italian Club – Mrs. Susan Holleran / Ms. Dawn Van Nosdall
This club offers opportunities for sharing experiences related to the Italian culture.

Junior Statesmen of America – Mr. Jeff Kleinbaum
JSA discusses and debates the current social and political issues of the day.

Key Club – Mrs. Sara Allan
This club is a service organization working with Kiwanis International.

L’Esprit – Ms. Rebecca Caridad
Whippany Park’s yearbook consists of 12 editors and numerous staff members.

Mock Trial Team – Ms. Nicole Michalitsianos
This team competes against other high schools in simulated courtroom cases.

National Honor Society – Mrs. Judith Guida
Juniors and seniors who meet the requirements of scholarship, leadership, character, and service may be invited to join the society.

Peer Buddies – Mrs. Dolores Bollinger
Students volunteer time to assist with our developmental program.

Peer Counseling – Mrs. Vanessa Cordeiro
Students receive training during their junior year and then are peer counselors to the freshmen during their senior year.

S.E.E.K. – Mrs. Debbie Mango
Whippany Park’s environmental club volunteers to help preserve the earth’s natural resources.

Spanish Club – Ms. Kristen Grahsler
This club offers opportunities for sharing experiences related to the Spanish culture.

Student Government Association  - Mr. Thomas Callanan
The SGA consists of 4 SGA officers and 32 class officers and representatives. Students are elected to these positions by classmates.

Varsity Club – Ms. Nicole Member
Athletic club for varsity letter winners.  Club financially supports athletic programs.

Wildcats Roar – Ms. Judith Meskill
Whippany Park’s student-run school newspaper is published several times during the year and welcomes writers from all grade levels.

Music Department
Marching Band and Wind Ensemble / Concert Band
Full year 5-credit course.
1st half of the year - Band
2nd half of the year - Wind Ensemble/Concert Band