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Activities and Student Groups 2023-2024

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.

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. Arista meets in room 105 on Mondays and Tuesdays from 3:00-5:00 PM. Contact Ms. Mejia Juan and Ms. Rodriguez for more information. Website

The Art Club meets in room 105 on Thursdays and Fridays from 3:30-5:30 PM. Contact Ms. Volpe for more information. 

Try out to represent the Tigers on one of our 12 PSAL teams. Contact Athletic Director Mr. Jackson for more information.

The Book Club meets on Friday during lunch periods in the school library and is open to all students. Contact Ms. Lewis for more information. Website

The Cheerleading Team is a competitive student group, selected through a tryout process. The team meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-6:30 PM in the school cafeteria. Contact Ms. Irizarry for more information. Website

The Chess Club meets in the library Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:15-6:15 PM. Contact Mr. Whittelsey for more information.

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 your school counselor for more information. Website

Comics have dominated pop culture in the last two decades. Students will read some popular comics and encounter some new ones. They will draw and create their own if they want. We will watch film based on these comics as well. All are welcome. Comic Book Club meets Mondays 3:30-5:30 PM in room 356. Contact Mr. Bahrenburg for more information.

The Create Club meets the library on Wednesdays from 3:30-6:00 PM. Contact Sunnyside for more information.
The Creative Writing Club meets in room 412 on Tuesdays from 3:30-6:00 PM. Contact Sunnyside for more information.

The Culture Club meets Fridays from 2:30-6:00 PM in room 344. Contact Ms. Lingstuyl for more information.

ENL tutoring is available Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 2:30-5:00 PM in the library with Ms. Isaza, Mr. Stephens, and Ms. Cautela.
The Fitness Club meets in the weight room on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:30 PM. Contact Mr. Zambrotta for more information.

The Gaming Club meets Mondays from 3:20-5:20 PM in room 358. Contact Mr. Muzamali for more information

The Gender Sexuality Alliance meets in room 213 on Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30 PM. Contact Mr. Eastman for more information.
QT's Graphic Design Club meets in room 454 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30-4:30 PM. Contact Ms. Ramsaran for more information.
Latinos Siempre Conectados meets in room 151 on Tuesdays from 3:15-5:15 PM. Contact Mr. Sanchez for more information.

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.

Math Peer Tutors meets in the library on Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30-5:30 PM. Contact Ms. Fung for more information.
My Sister's Keeper (MSK) meets in room 154 on Thursdays during period 5. Contact Ms. Ambia for more information.
The Music Appreciation Club with Mr. Ackerman meets in room 421 Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:30-5:00 PM.
The Photography Club with Mr. Aleksiejuk meets in room 412 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:20-4:10 PM.

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 Mondays and Tuesdays from 2:30-5:30 PM in room B34. Contact Ms. Deshmukh for more information. Website

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 and Ms. Singh for more information. Website

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 in room 454. Contact Mr. Bahrenburg for more information about working on the school newspaper! Website

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 Mr. Pichardo for more information about SkillsUSA.
The Sports Statistics club meets in room 405 on Tuesdays from 3:15-4:30 PM. Contact Mr. Morrison for more information.
The Tabletop Gaming Club meets in room 444 on Monday-Wednesday from 4:30-6:30 PM. See Mr. Gomez for more information.
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.
Teens United - Young Men's Group meets in room 151 on Thursdays from 3:15-5:15 PM. Contact Mr. Sanchez for more information.
Treats By Us meets on Tuesdays from 3:00-6:00 PM. Contact Sunnyside for more information.
Tutoring is provided by Sunnyside in room 202 on Monday-Thursday from 3:20-6:00 PM, and on Friday from 2:00-5:00 PM.
Drop-in day tutoring is available on Wednesdays: period 4-5 in room 303, periods 6-7 in room 320, period 8 in room 316. Contact Sunnyside for more information.
The Wellness Council meets in room 207 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:40-5:30 PM. Contact Sunnyside for more information.
The Yarn Arts Club meets in room 403 on Mondays from 3:30-5:30 PM. See Ms. Karcher for more information.

The Queens Tech yearbook is published each year by dedicated students in the senior class. Contact Mr. Mclean for more information about joining the yearbook team. Website