German Club seeks to provide students with a variety of opportunities to immerse themselves in German culture. Each year, we participate in Haunted High School, make gingerbread houses in the winter, work with kids at the 4th and 5th grade Parents' Night, play soccer games with other language clubs/honor societies, and eat a traditional German meal at Pheasant's Landing in Hillsborough. We also occasionally watch German movies, listen to German music, and play German board games. During GAPP Exchange years, we take part in activities that directly involve the German exchange students, such as picnics, Adopt-a-German, volleyball games, and field trips off-campus. For those who would like to enhance their German-speaking skills, we also host monthly Koffee Klatche during which no English is spoken. German Club is open to anyone--even those who have never studied the language before. We are always happy to see new members! Meetings will be held every Tuesday during block 5 in room 130.

The German Honors Society meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month in room 128 during block 5 to organize several activities during the year. Activities include tutoring underclassmen; organize the Induction Ceremony for new members, High School Halloween, Thanksgiving baskets, Letters to troops overseas. Gingerbread houses for the nursing home. 4th grade evening, a Spring Project for the nursing home, as well as an End of the Year dinner at a German Restaurant, Pheasant's Landing and a trip to the Amish Country in Lancaster, PA. The Honor Society will be involved with activities including the GAPP Exchange. The club will meet every first and third Wednesday during block 5 in room 128.

The Ghost Hunters Club is being created to enable students to explore as yet unexplained phenomena in out world using the scientific method and current technology. A quick perusal of our modern culture shows that there is a strong interest in this topic. The club will be a way for Central students to get together and discuss different aspects of these phenomena. Using the tools and methods of modern science, we will attempt to gather evidence, examine data, and other explanations. The club will meet every other Wednesday during block 5 in Room 105.

HCRHS Habitat for Humanity meets throughout the school year Block 5, in the Little Theater on Thursdays. HCRHS works with Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity (RVHFH) Youth Council. RVHFH is an organization committed to building affordable housing for hard-working low income families in Somerset and Hunterdon Counties. As a club, HCRHS Habitat for Humanity provides HCRHS students with a rewarding opportunity to get involved in our local community by contributing their time and energy towards a collective effort on two fronts: Fundraising and Building. We usually have the opportunity to join in three "Build Days" a year. Students that attend "Build Days" will proactively participate in the construction of a Habitat Home. Through their participation in fundraising and home building, our students are given the opportunity to perform community service, learn a skill, and have fun at the same time! The club will meet every other Thursday during block 5 in the auditorium.

This club's mission is to work toward alleviating and ending hunger in children and families both locally and abroad. Activities include fundraising, food collections, and volunteering at the Food Pantry. We are open to new members and new ideas from students who want to make a difference in their community and abroad. Meetings are held every Thursday during block 5 in room 135.

Interact is sponsored by the Rotary club of Flemington and is geared toward local community service. Interact will sponsor its own fundraising events, partake in join Rotary projects, and look for new ways for improving Hunterdon County. Meetings are held every other Tuesday during block 5 in room 108.

Intramural club is open to all students interested in having fun and competing against their peers on a weekly basis during block 5 in the old wooden gym. Activities in the club will begin with Ping Pong, Basketball, Volleyball and Frisbee. The club will meet every Wednesday during block 5 in the wooden gym.

Invisible Children educates the public, raises funds, and supports the building of schools in Uganda to help displaced children and families that have been affected by the civil wars. Invisible Children also advocates for the protection of the Ugandan children who are being abducted from their families and forced to become "child soldiers." HC's Invisible Children group sponsors a specific school in Uganda; our efforts directly support this school on immediate terms giving students a sense of immediate gratification knowing they truly are making a difference in people's lives. Meetings are held every Wednesday during block 5 in room 823.

The jazz band is a select performing ensemble that rehearses from January - June. Students are selected to participate in this band by audition. Auditions are held in December; see Mr. Kenny in the music building in November for audition materials. Students are required to enroll in 5 credits of curricular bands to be eligible to participate in Jazz Band. Meetings are held Tuesday and Wednesday during block 5 room 501.

Joshua Generation is a Christian fellowship organized and run by student leaders. Club meeting provide a time for students to come together to read Scripture, pray and discuss their faith. Activities vary according to members' interest, but usually students engage in a service or an outreach project. The advisor serves as a liaison between the students and the school administration. Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month during block 5 in room 128.

Key Club is a youth service-leadership organization sponsored by Kiwanis International. Key Club volunteers at local events, fundraisers and at schools within the district to help foster a better community. It is student-led at every level: Key Club International, districts, and individual clubs are all run by students. Key Club’s core values are: Caring, character building, inclusiveness, and leadership. Meetings are held every Wednesday during block 5 in room 620.

We encourage not only Latin students but all students interested in European culture and the culture of the Mediterranean to become involved in the Latin Club. Students participate in extra-curricular social activities centered around various aspects of Latin: e.g., Banquets and Battles, National Junior Classical League Certamen, Montclair Classics Day, and celebrations such as the Winter Saturnalia, and Spring Latin Day (Floralia). The Latin Honor Society has its induction early in the academic year with both current and new inductees creating a short performance, usually a skit, for induction night. Members of the Honor Society, students in the 3rd year of Latin with a consistent A average, are always available to help other students. Members of the Latin Club and Latin Honor Society are by default also members of the Nation Junior Classical League. Every year is different and students are encouraged to develop activities, whether the making of togas or the preparation of a Roman feast, which interest them. Meetings are held every Thursday during block 5 in room 602.

Livestrong is a club that promotes healthy living and cancer awareness. We will also discuss issues related to cancer survivorship, caretaking and education on the disease. We participate in several fundraisers to provide donations to local cancer centers and pediatric cancer centers. Meetings are held every Tuesday during block 5 in room 649.

Madrigals is a select, auditioned choral group, made up of girls who have been in Chorale for at least one year. We perform a variety of challenging, a capella four-part women's music. The size of the group ranges from 10 to 14 members. Meetings are held Wednesdays during tutorial and Fridays during unit lunch in room 519.

Marching Band (or the Hunterdon Central Marching Red Devils), is a co-curricular activity that takes place mostly in the fall during football season. Students perform either a woodwind, brass, percussion instrument, or participate in the color guard (flags and weapons). Students learn a halftime show that is performed at all varsity home football games, as well as at several band competitions. We also perform in community events, and travel every other year during spring break to Europe or Walt Disney World. Color Guard and Percussion spots are limited and may require an audition, however all students can participate in the wind section. Rehearsals begin in the summer and include a MANDATORY two week band camp in August. The competitive season runs from September until the beginning of November. Please contact the adviser for more information.

Students will take tests designed by the nj math league, nj math teachers, and the continental calculus league. Mr. Wasserman will handle all correspondence with the various associations, announce test dates, proctor and score tests, and report scores to the various associations, and announce award winners at end of year homeroom telecast. Meetings are held on various Tuesdays and Thursdays in room 907. Contact the adviser directly for more information.

The Mock Trial Team tries a case prepared by the NJ State Bar Foundation every February in real court rooms before real judges. Schools throughout the state and across the country participate in this competition. The purpose of the Mock Trial Club is to help students gain an understanding of our legal system. Club members will develop and hone their analytical and communication skills over the course of the season. Each year's team consists of 10 members. Membership in the club is competitive and determined by tryouts.. Regional and State competitions are held in February contact the adviser for more information

As part of the 'Youth and Government' program, this club researches issues facing the State of New Jersey in the categories of Education, Environment, Human Services, Government, Law, Health, Economics, or Transportation. Students then write legislation in the form of Bills in order to remedy these problems through governmental means. The students learn parliamentary procedure and then debate their Bills in a mock-Senate and Assembly at the State House in Trenton during a weekend-long State-wide session in the Spring. Students have the opportunity to run for student leadership roles and receive recognition for their skills in debate. Meetings are held every Thursday during block 5 in room 642.

The Model United Nations Club is a interactive club that simulates the United Nations. Students meet weekly to prepare to participate in Model UN conferences. To prepare students must enjoy researching, analyzing and debating global issues. Student will be assigned a country to role play and must debate specified global issues. Parliamentary procedure is used during all debates. These MUN conferences are made up of students from all over the world and are held over a 3 day period. Meetings are held every Wednesday during block 5 in room 621.

All school musical cast by auditions. Please contact adviser for more information.

The Pit Orchestra is the ensemble that accompanies the musical in March. Students participating in Pit Orchestra must be enrolled in a 5 credit instrumental music ensemble class and must pass a playing test audition. Please contact adviser for more information.

Mythology Club is a club for students who would like to learn and share knowledge about mythology. We also discuss mythological allusions and references in modern day movies, literature, games, etc. Part of the club involves taking part in an optional Mythology Exam Contest for scholarship prizes and acclaim! Meetings are held every other Thursday during block 5 in room 805.

This chapter will insure and recognize students who have shown outstanding ability in art, foster excellence and a dedicated spirit to the pursuit of art, and further creative abilities and talents of the Society’s members. The organization’s mission is to bring art awareness to the school and community furthering aesthetic awareness in all aspects of the school’s total program with participation of scholarship, service and character. Meetings are every Thursday during block 5 in room 155.

The National Honor Society is a scholastic and service activity. Members become eligible by meeting the academic criteria of a 3.75 or higher weighted GPA. Students may apply in their junior year and are offered admission into the society if they are found to meet further high standards of sustained service, leadership and character as determined by a selection committee. Accepted members are inducted in a formal ceremony in the spring of their junior year. Meetings are held monthly during block 5. Please contact the adviser for more information.

Students are involved in raising and spreading awareness of current situations in the United States involving stray animals, animal testing, and current legislation concerning animal cruelty. Donating supplies for local animal shelters, gathering names for petitions, and holding adoption drives for animals in shelters are some of the activities included. Open to all students, and students may join at any time. Meetings are held every Thursday during block 5 in room 816.

Peer Leadership is a service club providing volunteers for different school and community activities. Members provide friendship and leadership to other students in the school. Members offer a positive and fun atmosphere for all and provide charitable donations for community agencies. The Peer Leadership Club sponsors fundraisers such as: you’ve been Picked Pumpkin Pretzel Grams, Give-A-Gift-Teens Helping Teens, Holiday Cards to Soldiers, Mardi Gras Madness, and much more. Over the past several years, the Peer Leadership club has donated over $2500 to various charities, and tries to increase their donations every year. At the end of the year, the active club members participate in a fun end of the year “get together” to celebrate all of their accomplishments. Meetings are every Wednesday during block 5 in room 700.

Photography club is a student lead group that meets weekly. In photography club students will be able to share, discuss and critique their own photographs as well as share new techniques and discuss cameras. Occasionally a guest speaker may come to talk to the group. Photography club also takes part in many photography opportunities around campus such as running the Annual Student and Staff Photography Contest, photographing clubs and groups for yearbook and also photographing Halloween events. Members are occasionally requested to help photograph other events such as school plays and sporting events. We hope to also work with the school newspaper, the Lamp, this year so that members may have their photographs published! Meetings are every Tuesday during block 5 in room 102.

A joint parent-school run organization to raise funds for a substance free post graduation night of fun and games at Dave and Busters. Meetings are the second Tuesday of every month except December in café 172 at 6:00pm.

P.U.L.S.E. is a club where all are welcome. It is where our gay, straight, bisexual, transgender, and questioning students educate themselves about issues related to sexual orientation and identity. In addition, relevant political issues and struggles are also discussed. Meetings are held every Wednesdays during block 5 in room 635.

The Red Cross Club participates in service projects in the community, region, nation and around the world. Our club works closely with the American Red Cross of Central New Jersey. We participate in service project to raise relief for current issues as well as saving for services that may be needed in the future. Current projects we organize are our annual clothing drive, blood drives as well as donations collected throughout the year. Meetings are held once a week during block 5 in room 135. Please contact adviser for more information.

Students in the Red Devil Robotics Club will participate in the planning, designing, and building of functional robotic devices to participate in the FIRST Robotics Competition (www.usfirst.org). FIRST is an exciting, highly-regarded, national robotics competition. Students who have any knowledge or skills applicable to the club are invited to join as there are many opportunities for the students to acquire leadership roles. Other students who have any interest in fundraising, web design, photography, public relations, or other skills to help build a successful organization are also encouraged to join. Meetings will be held once a week during block 5 in room 902. Please contact advisers for more information.

SADD is a club which provides students with the best prevention and intervention tools possible to deal with the issues of underage drinking, other drug use, impaired driving and other potentially destructive decisions. SADD is also a peer to peer leadership organization dedicated to preventing destructive decisions, particularly underage drinking, other drug use, risky and impaired driving, teen violence and teen depression and suicide. The students who are the SADD club believe that teenagers can have fun, enjoy life and engage in positive personal relationships without the use of alcohol and other drugs. SADD members try to demonstrate positive and attractive alternatives to alcohol and other drug-infused activities for teenagers. Meetings are held every Thursday during block 5 in room 623.

Kids with appropriate science-grade credentials involved in science tutoring and grade-school outreach. Meetings are held every Tuesday during block 5 in room 924.

Sign language club will be involved in learning basic pidgin American Sign Language, will practice signing with other members, and will spread awareness of deaf culture and the need for signing to communicate. Members will raise funds for associated causes and use knowledge to make new friends, both hearing and deaf. The club will meet during block 5 in room 106. Please contact the advisor for meeting dates.

Skateclub is open to all students who are interested in skateboarding and or inline skating. The club will go on 4 trips to various skate parks in the tri-state area each quarter of the school year. Please contact adviser for meeting dates and location.

Sketch Club is a student run organization that provides art as a service around our community. Possible projects include painting murals around the school, teaching art to younger students, the Memory Project, and using art to raise money for charitable organizations. Projects vary by time of year and the students attending. Meetings are held every Tuesday during block 5 in room 710.

The HC Ski & Snowboard Club is geared towards all skill levels of skiers and riders. We travel to a variety of mountains in the tri-state area on a weekly basis beginning in January. All trips are scheduled for Saturdays, with the exception of one Friday night trip. We are planning 6-8 trips this year and students have the option to sign up in advance for trip(s) of their choice. The schedule will be distributed at the first meeting. Students who participate in winter sports should take their commitment to those sports into account in order to determine availability for ski trips. We also hope to offer an overnight weekend trip to VT for Senior club members. Preference will be given to those club members who have participated in the club for 4 years and who have attended a higher amount of trips. Please contact the adviser for meeting dates and location.

Global Outreach/Social Studies Club is for students who enjoy keeping up to date on national and international issues. Throughout the year, we select two to three charities (both domestic and international) and design activities to raise funds for these worthy causes. So far our most successful fund raisers have been the International Food Fest, Book Drive, and Feed the Need. We occasionally collaborate with other clubs to reach out to the community and raise awareness about charitable causes. Meetings are held every Tuesday during block 5 in room 822.

The Spanish Honor Society is a national organization run by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portugese (AATSP) that meets monthly. After an application and grade verification process, qualified students will participate in events that will make the school community more aware of the various Hispanic cultures and the subtle differences between them. Activities in the past have included correspondences with less fortunate young people in Spanish speaking countries, and Hispanic Culture Day where the students became the teachers for an afternoon at Robert Hunter School. Please contact the adviser for meeting dates and location.

The Speech and Debate Team provides students with the opportunity to engage in serious discussion and debate with other students on the team as well as individuals from other schools that attend the competitions hosted by the New Jersey Forensic League. Students can compete in two debate categories, Public Forum and Lincoln/Douglas, and a number of speech categories, including Declamation, Improvisational Acting, Impromptu Speaking, Dramatic Interpretation, Humorous Interpretation, Extemporaneous Speaking, Duo Interpretation, Prose Reading, Poetry Reading, Impromptu Speaking, Improvisational Acting, and Original Oratory. The team travels to several competitions held throughout the state beginning in November and culminating with the state tournament held in March. Meeting time during block 5 is used to demonstrate speaking and debating techniques, review feedback from judges, and allow members to practice their performances and hone their skills as a speaker and/or debater. Meetings are held every Tuesday during block 5 in room 301.

The stage crew works with the set designer and construction coordinator to build the sets for the Upper School Play, the Lower School Play and the school musical. In addition, the "running crews" work with the technical directors to operate the sound and lighting equipment and work with the stage manager to make set changes and operate any special stage effects during each production. After each production, the crew breaks down the sets and properly stores all set components, lights and furniture. Members learn about scenic design, scenery construction, lighting and sound techniques. Meetings are held every Tuesdays and Thursday from 2:15 - 4:15 in the scene shop.

The Student Council is a student-run organization and is open to the entire student body. The Student Council is responsible for encouraging and promoting school spirit. The Student Council organizes many activities throughout the school year, such as Homecoming/Spirit Week, March Madness, Mr. Central, class elections, and running of the Snack Shack. The goals of the Student Council are to promote unity among Hunterdon Central students, give all students opportunities to utilize their leadership skills, and donate money to statewide and Hunterdon County organizations. Meetings are held every Thursday during block 5 in the 600’s dining area.

Students work to educate and inform both Hunterdon Central's community and the local community about environmental awareness. SEA also pursues environmental causes for fundraising purposes. The primary focus this year is to promote Hunterdon Central's "green initiative". Meetings are held every Wednesday during block 5 in room 906.

Please contact the adviser for meeting dates and location.

The Lamp is an independent, student-run newspaper. It is published every other week and seeks to bring students news, views, entertainment and photos connected to the school community. The Lamp also has an online version that posts additional stories, photos, and videos. We invite students to become involved at any time of the year. Meetings are held every Wednesday and every other Tuesday during block 5 in room 642.

Club open to all Central students interested in women's rights locally, nationally, and internationally. Third Wave will work with local and international organizations to volunteer and spread awareness about concerns relating to women. Additionally, the club engages in discussion of current events and topics relating to gender studies. Meetings are held every Thursday during unit lunch or block 5 in room 130.

The mission of the Hunterdon Central Ultimate Frisbee club is to provide high quality opportunities for students to learn and to play the sport of Ultimate Frisbee. We believe in the code of the Spirit of the Game and seek to promote spirit among all our participants. All skill levels and prior experiences are encouraged to come out and have a good time. Meetings are held every Thursday during block 5 in the field house.