Activities and Student Groups
Introduction
All students are welcome to apply to any of the clubs and activities listed below.
Students interested in starting a new activity or group should contact Mr. Vega, Coordinator of Student Activities.
Spring 2021
Learn more about the clubs and activities offered this term:
Arista
Arista, Queens Technical High School’s honor society, is an organization dedicated to recognizing and encouraging students who demonstrate excellence, not only in the classroom, but also as leaders in their schools and communities. Arista standards of scholarship, leadership, service, and character will be considered as the basis of your selection. No student is inducted simply because of a high academic average.
Art Club
The Art Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:30 PM on Google Meet.
Contact Ms. Volpe for more information.
Cheerleading
The Cheerleading Team is a competitive student group, selected through a tryout process.
The team meets Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30 PM on Zoom.
Contact Ms. Irizarry for more information.
Code Nation
Code Nation is an after-school club where students learn coding and other technical skills.
Contact Mr. Garcia for more information about Code Nation.
College Now
College Now is a program offered with the City University of New York that allows students to earn college credit while in high school.
Contact Ms. Salas Ocampo for more information.
Construction Skills
The Edward J. Malloy Initiative for Construction Skills, Inc. is dedicated to training New Yorkers with the skills necessary to access meaningful careers in the building and construction trades. Through our nationally recognized pre-apprenticeship training program, Construction Skills provides the critical link between New Yorkers and long-term employment with good wages and benefits.
Contact Ms. Zagada for more information.
Cosmo Clinic
The Cosmetology Clinic offers cosmetology students the opportunity to practice their skills, and the community a chance to come into school for their styling needs.
Ms. Quartuccio is the advisor for the Cosmetology Clinic.
Dance Team
The Dance Team is a competitive student group, selected through a tryout process.
Contact Ms. Vasquez for more information.
Gamers Club
The Gamers Club meets Thursdays from 3:30-5:30 PM on Google Meet.
Contact Mr. Muzamali for more information.
GSA
The Gay-Straight Alliance meets Tuesdays at 3:30 PM on Google Meet.
Contact Mr. Romano for more information.
Leadership Class
The Leadership class meets Monday to Friday. This class helps to plan school events such as Spirit Week, dances, and trips.
Contact Mr. Vega for details about how to apply.
Podcast Club
Do you have a big personality? Interested in different opinions about social issues? Want to gain great communications skills for your resume? If so, then join QT's very first Podcast Club! We meet Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:30 PM.
Contact Ms. Deshmukh for more information.
Poetry Club
The Poetry Club is open to all, and meets Mondays from 3:30-5:30 PM on Google Meet.
Contact Ms. D'Astolfo for more information.
Robotics
Team 1796, the RoboTigers, allows students to work first-hand with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). We thank our incredibly generous sponsors and our amazingly dedicated mentors.
Contact Mr. Beninati for more information.
Rugby
The rugby club meets Mondays and Wednesdays. Contact Mr. Vozzolo for more information!
School Newspaper
Queens Tech's school newspaper, the Technical Truth, is published three to four times per school year.
The journalism club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:30 PM on Google Meet.
Contact Mr. Bahrenburg for more information about working on the school newspaper!
SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry representatives working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA helps each student to excel. SkillsUSA is a national organization serving teachers and high school and college students who are preparing for careers in technical, skilled and service occupations, including health occupations and for further education
Contact Ms. Kavral for more information about SkillsUSA.
Talent Show
The talent show is one of the biggest events each year at Queens Tech. Acts are determined by a series of tryouts, and then those selected to perform participate in regular after-school rehearsals. Some students also participate by working on the sound, lighting, and stage crews.
Watch for an announcement about tryouts, or contact Mr. Vega for more information.
Writer's Workshop
The Writer's Workshop club meets Thursdays and Fridays from 3:30 to 5:30 PM on Google Classroom.
Contact Ms. Verderosa for more information.
Yearbook
The Queens Tech yearbook is published each year by dedicated students in the senior class.
The yearbook club meets Mondays from 4:00-6:00 PM on Google Meet.
Contact Mr. Mclean for more information about joining the yearbook team.
