Student Activities / Extracurriculars

Art Club is a vibrant community where students can explore and experience a variety of artistic techniques and immerse themselves in new art forms! All are welcome!

Club Advisor:  Ms. Rowe
Location:  A-110
Register for Art Club

Expand your knowledge of science and chemistry, and do mind boggling experiments!

Club Advisor:  Ms. Rao
Location:  D-225
Register for Chemistry Club

Connecting to the community through dance! Welcomes all dancers regardless of experience. No audition necessary!

Club Advisor:  Ms. Toteda
Location:  D-106 Dance Studio
Register for Dance Connections

We are a nationally-recognized Lincoln-Douglas debate program focusing on one-on-one competition throughout the country. Recent topics have included wealth taxes, a living wage, campaign finance reform, and U.S. military presence in the Middle East. Regular practice attendance is required for tournament participation.

Club Advisor:  Mr. Hertzig/Shruti Narayanabhatla
Location:  D-213
Register for Debate Team

The HHS Business Club.  We compete at the regional, state, and national level in business competitions. We prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. The club competes with high schools from around the globe.

Club Advisor:  Mrs. O’Brien /Mr. Santo
Location:  Student Union
Register for DECA

The purpose of El Club Español is to promote enthusiasm about the Spanish language and culture. We promote cultural diversity and the opportunity to achieve a greater understanding and appreciation for
other ethnicities, cultures, and backgrounds.

Club Advisor:  Sra. DeMartino/Sra. Conte
Location:  C-129
Register for El Club Español/ Spanish Club

Collaborate with classmates to design and build projects for the school and the community. Learn programming, design, woodworking, and art engineering skills. All are welcome; no prior experience required.

Club Advisor:  Mr. Schweitzer
Location:  B-121
Register for Engineering Club

Footlight Players are the cast and technical crew of the spring musical production. Working
collaboratively, members engage in the creative process of designing, producing and performing our annual production.

Club Advisor:  Ms. Toteda
Location:  HPAC
Register for Footlight Players

Learn about French culture through music, pastry and cheese tastings, language lessons, trivia contests, movies and more!

Club Advisor:  Mr. Della Penna
Location:  D-167
Register for French Club

Plan and organize events and fundraisers to support the class of 2028.

Club Advisor:  Ms. Carew
Location:  D-202
Register for Freshman Student Government

The GSA is a student-run organization which provides a welcoming, fun, inclusive space for students to meet, support each other, and talk about issues related to sexual orientation, gender identity and expression. GSA is dedicated to educating and raising awareness of the importance of creating a safe environment for everyone. All are welcome at GSA.

Club Advisor:  Ms. Kist
Location:  D-221
Register for GSA

Students of all grade levels are welcome to join the math team, regardless of what math course they are currently taking. It is a great way to improve your problem solving skills, and to meet and interact with other students who enjoy math.

Club Advisor:  Mr. Burns/Mr. Gino
Location:  D-216
Register for HHS Math Team

We put on the fall play in November, and the Instant Theatre Festival in the Spring.

Club Advisor:  Ms. Haberli
Location:  HPAC or Black Box
Register for HHS Playhouse

Husky Harmonics is our Select Chorus. The ensemble is auditioned and performs music of a multitude of genres. We perform at various concerts and events throughout the year!

Club Advisor:  Mr. Shackman
Location:  HPAC or A-101
Register for Husky Harmonics

The Husky Herald is Harrison High School’s very own student-run newspaper. Covering topics from politics to entertainment to school updates, the Husky Herald writes about global, national, and school-specific matters. This is the club for anyone to channel their inner journalist and write about their passions.

Club Advisor:  Mr. Del Rosso/ Ms. Libertino
Location:  D-150
Register for Husky Herald

The Husky Media Club is the place to learn all aspects of media production including: video camera operation, audio production, lighting techniques as well as producing, direction and script writing. Students will participate in the video production of school events such as, concerts, plays and sporting events. Also a news magazine show will be produced. Student input to create new programming will be encouraged. Programming produced will be posted to the District cable tv channel and YouTube.

Club Advisor:  Mr. Nicol
Location:  D-165
Register for Husky Media Club

The Literary Magazine is an amazing way for students to use their creativity and to express themselves in any form they can, such as writing, art, photography, & more! We produce an award winning magazine at the end of each year.

Club Advisor:  Ms. Barash
Location:  D-166
Register for Imagine Literary Magazine

The purpose of the club is to promote enthusiasm surrounding Italian culture and comradery amongst students who share a passion for all things Italian.

Club Advisor:  Ms. DiStasio
Location:  D-176
Register for Italian Club

Plan and organize events and fundraisers to support the class of 2026. Plan the Husky Auction.

Club Advisor:  Ms. DiTomasso/ Ms. DeGrazia
Location:  Guidance Conference Room
Register for Junior Class

The Marching Band entertains during home varsity football games with stand tunes and a halftime show, along with celebrating community events through local parade performances. Previous opportunities have also included performing during college football games (examples include West Point, UConn) and during televised parades (National Memorial Day Parade, Washington DC.) Students not only have the opportunity to perform, but also grow into and audition for impactful leadership roles. The marching band drumline holds placement auditions in June. The marching band is visually complimented by the Harrison Color Guard. Required rehearsals take place during the last two weeks of August and one evening per week during the fall and in May.

Club Advisor:  Ms. Loertscher
Location:  Band Room
Register for Marching Band

What is Model Congress?

A dedicated group of students who seek to improve themselves through public speaking,
policy research, and expansion of knowledge is the heart of Model Congress. We strive to create an environment where everyone has a voice, and nobody is afraid to express their opinion.

Club Advisor:  Ms. Merritt
Location:  D-174
Register for Model Congress

Welcome to the Harrison High School Philosophy Club, where curious minds come together. Dive into thought-provoking discussions and engage with classic and contemporary philosophical ideas, challenge your perspectives, and develop your critical thinking skills.

Club Advisor:  Emma Asanza
Location:  B-122
Register for Model Congress

Club members will explore topics in Physics through hands on experiences, friendly competitions, and learning from one another. We also hope to introduce younger students to the topic of physics. All are welcome, from new to Newton!

Club Advisor:  Mr. Gunnell
Location:  D-210
Register for Physics Club

Relay For Life is a community based fundraiser where people come together to celebrate survivors, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against cancer. All proceeds are given to the American Cancer Society.

Club Advisor:  Mr. DiGioia/ Mr. Radoslovich
Location: Student Union (B hallway side)
Register for Relay for Life

Plan and run events throughout the year to celebrate the seniors at HHS!

Club Advisor:  Ms. Hart
Location: D-227
Register for Senior Class

Plan and organize events and fundraisers to support the Class of 2027.

Club Advisor:  Ms. Blount
Location: D-221
Register for Sophomore Class

String Ensemble is a club for students who play string instruments (violin, viola, cello and bass). Students in String Ensemble perform in our school and community.

Club Advisor:  Mr. Bastone
Location: Orchestra Room/ A-105
Register for String Ensemble

Do you play a wind instrument? Are you looking to push your musicianship to the next level through a collaborative performance experience? Join Symphonic Winds! In this opportunity students collaborate as a wind ensemble and actively make connections with our elementary and middle school band programs. Symphonic Winds is an advanced Wind Ensemble opportunity for students performing wind and percussion instruments at a NYSSMA level 4 or higher.

Club Advisor:  Ms. Loertscher
Location: Band Room
Register for Symphonic Winds

Interested in lighting design, sound design, projection design, stage management, building sets, working backstage and more?! Join the HPAC Tech Crew and be a part of the behind the scenes magic! Perfect for people who love theater but not lines!

Club Advisor:  Mr. Platte
Location: HPAC
Register for Tech Crew

Calling all: Photographers, Graphic Designers, Layout Editors, Representatives, and more! Come be a part of the creation of this historic book.

Club Advisor:  Ms. Vitarello/Ms. Zanot
Location: A-108
Register for Yearbook

The main goal of Youth 2 Youth is to focus on emotional and physical health, such as exercise, proper
nutrition, sleep, and prevention of substance use! We plan activities to promote health and wellness!

Club Advisor:  Ms. McCarthy
Location: B-117
Register for Youth 2 Youth

YVH provides students with an opportunity to give back to our community through fundraising events and service projects.

Club Advisor:  Ms. DiFiore/Ms. Abalyan
Location: D-139
Register for Youth Volunteers of Harrison (YVH)