Upper School Clubs

Maclay Event Specialist: A student-run volunteering club where students have the opportunity to volunteer at Maclay-sponsored events, such as sports games, pep rallies and social events. Students will work one or more jobs such as announcer, ticket sales, and concessions. Grades 9-12 with application.

Maclay Women’s Service Club: A community-focused organization dedicated to empowering women, children, and families, while supporting local initiatives. Through a variety of service projects, donation drives, and on-campus activities, the club aims to foster leadership, empathy, and collaboration among its members. By collaborating with local family centers, such as Brehon Family Services, Oasis Center for Women and Girls, and other external non-profit organizations, the club aims to create an impact. Grades 9-12.

Mu Alpha Theta: Math Honor Society. Membership requires a student to be currently enrolled in advanced honors Algebra 2 or higher and have a minimum unweighted 3.5 GPA in all high school level math courses completed.  Members must make all meetings as well as assist with all fundraising and competition events. Grades 9-12.

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Music Club: This club functions as a complete rock/pop band that rehearses, performs, and records songs chosen by its members. Performance cycles run in approximately 6–9-week intervals. Grades 9-12.

Mr. Joe Kupiszewski, Faculty Sponsor

National Computer Honor Society: A student must complete at least 2 years of computer science courses and maintain an unadjusted average equal to or above a 90% (A -) in all computer science courses.  Students must complete an advanced course in computer science such as AP Computer Science A. Members must complete at least 15 hours of community service per year to remain in good standing with the Association.  Community Service hours should be focused on providing assistance to others free of charge.

Mrs. Katy Gimbel, Faculty Sponsor

National Honor Society: Qualified members evidence the four pillars of the organization. Scholarship- 3.2 unweighted GPA minimum. Service- 72 total minimum service hours for juniors – 108 total minimum service hours for seniors. Seniors must have 144 service hours to earn a cord at graduation. Leadership - student has demonstrated leadership through holding officer/captain positions in clubs and activities. Character - the character of all qualified students will be discussed in the Faculty Council meeting; students are expected to have no major offenses in incidents plus over the past 12 months. Qualified students will be notified in September/October via email.  Induction is usually in November/December. Grades 11-12 with application.

Sophia Krizner, Editor-in-Chief
Dr. Craig Beaven, Faculty Sponsor

Publishes the creative writing journal, which contains fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and visual art composed by Maclay's Upper School students.  

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Pickleball Club: A group for those interested in playing pickleball. Grades 9-12.

Physics Olympiad: An annual physics competition for high school students. It is one of the International Science Olympiads. Grades 10-12.

Mrs. Deborah Mayer, Faculty Sponsor

Quill and Scroll: The International Honorary Society for High School Journalists, was founded over one-hundred years ago in April of 1926 at the University of Iowa. It was founded by a group of teachers of journalism who wished to recognize and to reward worthy high school journalists. To become a member of the Society, students must have a B+ or higher average, have completed two years of superior work in some phase of high school journalism, be recommended by a journalism adviser, and be approved as being worthy of membership by the Society’s executive secretary. Grades 11-12.

Dr. Tim Fitzpatrick, Faculty Sponsor

Rho Kappa: History Honor Society. Students must complete a minimum of two social studies classes and have/maintain a 3.5 GPA in all social studies classes. They must have and maintain an overall GPA of 3.5. Grades 10-12 with application.

Mrs. Ariel Evans, Faculty Sponsor

Science National Honor Society: Students must submit an application, have completed the ninth grade, and be enrolled in or have completed at least one AP to be considered for membership. A member must have an overall weighted GPA of at least A-. All members must maintain a weighted GPA of B+ or greater. Students whose GPA drops below this value will have one quarter to improve their GPA. Grades 10-12 with application.

Mrs. Kristin Kline, Faculty Sponsor

Maclay School Science Olympiad is an academic competition team that allows students to participate in a variety of hands-on science, mathematics, and engineering events on the invitational, regional, and state levels. Anyone from any level of experience is welcome as long as they have an interest in STEM

Ms. Jessica Kerner, Faculty Sponsor

Dr. William Perry, Faculty Sponsor

Open to all students interested in playing Super Smash Bros and other online games. Beginners to experts welcome. Grades 9-12.

Mr. Joseph McCann & Mr. Ismael Milligan, Faculty Sponsors

Mr. Joseph McCann, Faculty Sponsor

Spanish Honor Society: Students eligible for membership must meet the following criteria: actively enrolled or have taken a Spanish class, have completed at least three consecutive semesters of Spanish with an average of A- or higher, have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher. Grades 10-12 with application.

Mr. Lee Norment, Faculty Sponsor

Spectrum is Maclay Upper School’s inclusivity and diversity club, that promotes kindness, equality, and acceptance on our campus. Grades 9-12.

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Andrew Berenson, Student Leader
Mr. Daron Gallina, Faculty Sponsor

The Sports Analytics Club uses player and team data in a variety of collegiate and professional sports to further understand strategies and predict results through collaborative discussions. 

Dr. Tyson Smith, Faculty Sponsor

Open to all students interested in playing a variety of strategy-based board games. Grades 9-12.

Student Athletic Advisory Council (SAAC): An organization on a mission to teach leadership, plan and create spirit events for athletics, and help develop a positive team culture for Maclay Athletics. Council members recommended by coaches and selected by Athletics Administration.

Works to empower and uplift the surrounding communities by providing support and encouragement through acts of service. The goal is to connect volunteers to their surrounding community by providing a multitude of different volunteer opportunities each month. There will be in-person service events, donation drives, and various letter writing projects that aim to leave a positive impact on the lives of individuals, fostering a sense of togetherness. Grades 9-12.

2024-2025 School Year

Gray Burleson and Kayla Iarossi, USSC  Co-Presidents
Mrs. Heather Bas, Faculty Sponsor

12^th grade representatives: Jack Browning, John Fletcher Butler, Margaret Murray, Alexis Walters

11^th grade representatives: Max Colon, Will Hunkapiller, Molly McDonald

10^th grade representatives: Avery Campbell, Layla Hafez, Isabella Krizner

9th grade representatives: Tucker Couch, Madeline Patz, Sloan Strickland, Everett Slocum

Representatives and officers elected at the end of the previous year; meetings open to entire student body.  Grades 9-12.

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