SENIOR LUNCH SPOTS

SENIOR LUNCH SPOTS

By Olivia Flanz 

Hey seniors! Choosing a place to go for lunch can be hard. With us only having so little time to decide and get back to the school on time, it feels like there’s barely any options to go. If you are trying to find a place to go, here are some of your fellow classmates' favorite places to go for lunch!

• Cloveberry

It’s hard to go wrong with Cloveberry. It’s super close to the school and has a great atmosphere. You can eat outside or inside. The inside space offers great study places if you need to finish work. For food it offers salads, sandwiches, and smoothies. And you definitely can’t go wrong with their coffee and pastries!

• Starbucks 

This one is pretty much obvious. If you need caffeine - you go to Starbucks. With the return of the pumpkin spice latte it’s pretty much a no brainer. Not thirsty? Starbucks also has an array of pastries and breakfast sandwiches if you are hungry. Plus with the drive through it’s easy to grab your drink and go. And even if you don’t want to use the drive through, you can always mobile order it while still in class. 

• Dunkin

You can’t really mention Starbucks without Dunkin. While people debate over which is better it’s important to note there are two locations to get Dunkin in Sparta, with one even offering a drive through. Other than coffee, Dunken offers a variety of donuts to choose from. On top of that, Dunkin’s prices are relatively low compared to other coffee shops so you feel less bad when getting a drink and a donut. 

• Asian Island

With the restaurant being across the street from Cloverberry, Asian Island is also super close to the school, so you don’t have to sweat about being late to class. The restaurant offers Thai and Japanese food. It’s an easy place to go get sushi and even boba. The restaurant is littered with colored lights giving the place a chill atmosphere. 

• Cafe Pierrot

A restaurant and bakeshop with American meals with a European touch, Cafe Pierrot offers great meal options and many many baked goods. There’s always something new to try there and its location is not far from school. The cafe has indoor and outdoor seating so if it’s a good day you can always eat outside!

SHS CLUBS PART 2

SHS Clubs Part 2 

By. Catherine Gaines 

Welcome to the second part of the introduction to clubs at SHS! These clubs are more focused on the visual and performing arts, as well as student government. There are a few clubs that are not listed in this article, so if you don’t see what you’re looking for or you want to learn more about any particular club please visit the Sparta High School’s activity home page at sparta.org! As mentioned before ALL are welcome and encouraged to pursue any clubs that Sparta has to offer and we look forward to seeing you at upcoming meetings! 

Student Government - The student government activities within Sparta High School are composed of 5 different clubs: Student Counsel, Class of 2023, Class of 2024, Class of 2025, or the Class of 2026. The students in this club act as representatives of the student body. 

Student Council- These students act as representatives for the entirety of the student body at Sparta High School. Students in this club help make recommendations to better student life at Sparta, and provide insight into new policies or issues they would like enacted for the betterment of the students. For more Information, please reach out to  Mrs. De Luccia or stop by the MRC. 

Visual And Performing Arts Clubs

Art Club- Art club is a place where students have the opportunity to create and complete projects, either for themselves or for the community. It is a great environment for aspiring artists to meet others within the school, learn new things, and try new artistic materials. There is a one time joining fee of $5 for materials, but stopping by to check out the club is free! Students do not have to currently be enrolled in an art class to join! Stop by room 221, or 218 for more details or reach out to Mrs. Kucher- Csatlos for more information! 

Chamber Club- Chamber Club is an inclusive music environment, where students can learn fun music, enjoy camaraderie, and even play at local gigs like back to school night, honor society inductions, weddings, celebrations and more. To join the fun contact Ms. Bach or visit the orchestra room in room 525. 

Chorus 

Blue Nights-  Is a men’s choir group specializing in deeper voices. For those interested in joining, no auditions are required. There is a google classroom page linked on the Sparta Activities Website. For more information see Mrs. Lopez or stop by the choir room 517. 

Freshman Select Choir- Freshmen Select choir is a group of roughly 30 members, including both male and females. This choir does require an audition but members are welcome to sing in concerts and at other music festivals. Rehearsals are after school one a week!  Grades 7-9 are welcome. For more information contact Mrs. Lopez or stop by room 517. 

Nightingales- Nightingales is a female choir that meets once a week in the evenings. All students, choir members or not are welcome to join Nightingales. The Nightingales perform at concerts, and other festivals. No audition is necessary for this choir. For more information please reach out to Mrs. Lopez or stop by room 517. 

Shacapella- Shacapelle focuses on A Cappelle music, this choir does require an audition and is composed of roughly 16 members. It is composed of both male and female voices. For those interested in beatboxing, an audition is required but there is a space for you! For more information, reach out to Mrs. Lopez or stop by room 517. 

Drama Club- Drama Club allows students to get on stage and prepare poems, monologues, and complete scenes, improvisations ,poetry out loud,  and NJ Drama and Forensics league. This year's drama will be Middletown by Will Eno. For more information, reach out to Mr. Stokes or visit room 414. 

Jazz Band- Jazz band is a fun club created for the purpose of developing an appreciation for Jazz music. Jazz band consists of two performing groups that are listed below. Both of these groups participate in shows, performances, festivals and competitions. 

Blues Inc- Blues Inc is a more advanced Jazz group and requires an audition for entry. This group focuses on ensemble playing, concerts, as well as competitions and festivals. For more information please reach out to Mr. Lopez or stop by the band room for more information. 

Blues Sanction - Blues Sanction is the “junior” jazz band for those who are new or less experienced Jazz players. This band also requires an audition and also focuses on ensemble playing, concerts, competitions, festivals and community work. For more information please reach out to Dr. Gianuzzi or stop by the band room. 

Literary Magazine(Beginnings)- The Sparta Literary Magazine, Beginnings, allows students with all different artistic and literary talents to submit their work and have it published annually. This includes but is not limited to poetry, photography, short stories, etc. For more information please reach out to Ms. Graham or stop by room 231. 

Marching Band/ Color Guard- We’re already pretty deep into marching band and color guard season but for those of you interested in seeing what it’s all about, and are interested in perhaps joining, you’re always welcome to go to one of the Sparta Football games and see them in action. For more information please contact Mr. Tomlin or Mr. Lopez, or stop by the Band room for marching band or reach out to Mrs. Tomlin about Color guard. 

Newspaper- The Oracle- Want to be a part of the school newspaper? Oracle might just be the place for you. With meetings every Monday during lunch ALL are welcome to join! The Oracle publishes every Friday, giving students plenty of opportunities to put themselves out there and get their voices heard. For more information please contact Mrs. De Luccia or stop by the MRC. 

Strings Club- Want to play music with other music lovers? Look no further, strings club is the place for you. Unlike Chamber Music Club which involves mostly strings instruments, Strings Club welcomes more varieties of wind, brass, and acoustic instruments, with musicians who just want to have a great time. For more information please reach out to Ms. Bach or stop by room 525. 

Theater Productions-  The goal of the theater productions club is to put on two full length productions: The Fall Drama; and the Spring Musical. This club has a place for everyone, and provides people with theatrical experience on stage that can help with confidence, public speaking, poise, etc. For more information please visit the sparta.org website 

Yearbook Club- (Olympian)- Want to participate in recording all of this year's fun and exciting memories at Sparta High School? Then the Yearbook club is definitely the place for you! It gives students the ability to pursue multiple different hobbies including but not limited to: photography, editing, writing, marketing, sales, design, and layout. This club gives students the opportunity to take pride in their work and see the end result as a finished product at the end of each school year. For more information please reach out to Mr. Lowery  or stop by room 420, as well as Mr. Moriarity. 

Girl Up- Girl up is an all inclusive club that creates a safe environment for students to come together and discuss modern issues that pertain particularly to women. Girl up was created to unite girls everywhere, and promote the idea of girls helping girls. It also hopes to help young people everywhere find their voices and speak out for what they believe in. For more information please contact Ms. Bilgutay in room 408. 

Mark Your Calendars for College Visits

 Want to Talk to a College Representative?

By Olivia Flanz

Want to talk to a college representative? A university from your college list could be visting Sparta High School! This month through December, over 50 college reps will be coming to Sparta High School to talk about their school’s application process, academics, and campus life. Through these visits, you’ll be able to have a better understanding of what college is right for you. Get a pass for a college visit today! 

Here is a list and times of college visits! For more information go to guidance or Naviance!

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute will be visiting your school on Tuesday, September 27th, 2022 at 8:40 am 

• Lebanon Valley College will be visiting your school on Tuesday, September 27th, 2022 at 8:40 am 

• Binghamton University will be visiting your school on Tuesday, September 27th, 2022 at 9:04 am 

• Davidson College will be visiting your school on Tuesday, September 27th, 2022 at 9:25 am 

• University of Rhode Island will be visiting your school on Tuesday, September 27th, 2022 at 9:25 am 

• Saint Joseph's University will be visiting your school on Wednesday, September 28th, 2022 at 12:10 pm 

• John Cabot University will be visiting your school on Wednesday, September 28th, 2022 at 12:10 pm 

• Princeton University will be visiting your school on Wednesday, September 28th, 2022 at 1:18 pm 

• Nova Southeastern University will be visiting your school on Thursday, September 29th, 2022 at 8:18 am 

• Centre College will be visiting your school on Monday, October 3rd, 2022 at 12:30 pm

• Rowan University will be visiting your school on Monday, October 3rd, 2022 at 12:56 pm

• Eckerd College will be visiting your school on Tuesday, October 4th, 2022 at 9:25 am 

• Washington & Jefferson College will be visiting your school on Thursday, October 6th, 2022 at 8:18 am 

• Rider University will be visiting your school on Thursday, October 6th, 2022 at 9:25 am 

• University of South Carolina-Columbia will be visiting your school on Tuesday, October 11th, 2022 at 8:18 am 

• Mount Saint Mary College will be visiting your school on Tuesday, October 11th, 2022 at 8:40 am 

• St Bonaventure University will be visiting your school on Tuesday, October 11th, 2022 at 9:04 am 

• Rutgers University-New Brunswick will be visiting your school on Tuesday, October 11th, 2022 at 9:25 am 

• Stockton University will be visiting your school on Tuesday, October 11th, 2022 at 9:25 am 

• Loyola University Maryland will be visiting your school on Wednesday, October 12th, 2022 at 12:10 pm 

• Kent State University at Kent will be visiting your school on Wednesday, October 12th, 2022 at 1:18 pm 

• University of Miami will be visiting your school on Thursday, October 13th, 2022 at 8:18 am 

• University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth will be visiting your school on Thursday, October 13th, 2022 at 8:40 am 

• Stevens Institute of Technology will be visiting your school on Thursday, October 13th, 2022 at 9:04 am 

• Lafayette College will be visiting your school on Thursday, October 13th, 2022 at 9:25 am 

• Shenandoah University will be visiting your school on Thursday, October 13th, 2022 at 9:25 am 

• Lehigh University will be visiting your school on Monday, October 17th, 2022 at 12:10 pm 

• Seton Hill University will be visiting your school on Monday, October 17th, 2022 at 12:10 pm 

• Bucknell University will be visiting your school on Tuesday, October 18th, 2022 at 8:18 am 

• Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania will be visiting your school on Tuesday, October 18th, 2022 at 9:25 am 

• Western New England University will be visiting your school on Thursday, October 20th, 2022 at 8:18 am 

• University of Kentucky will be visiting your school on Thursday, October 20th, 2022 at 9:04 am 

• Wells College will be visiting your school on Tuesday, October 25th, 2022 at 8:40 am 

• Stonehill College will be visiting your school on Tuesday, October 25th, 2022 at 9:25 am 

• Drexel University will be visiting your school on Tuesday, October 25th, 2022 at 9:25 am 

• University of North Carolina at Greensboro will be visiting your school on Wednesday, October 26th, 2022 at 12:30 pm 

• Siena College will be visiting your school on Wednesday, October 26th, 2022 at 12:56 pm 

• Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus will be visiting your school on Thursday, October 27th, 2022 at 9:25 am 

• University of Scranton will be visiting your school on Monday, October 31st, 2022 at 1:18 pm 

• Drew University will be visiting your school on Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 at 9:25 am 

• The University of Alabama will be visiting your school on Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 at 9:25 am 

• Bay Path University will be visiting your school on Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022 at 1:18 pm 

• Seton Hill University will be visiting your school on Thursday, November 3rd, 2022 at 8:18 am 

• Iona University will be visiting your school on Thursday, November 3rd, 2022 at 9:04 am 

• Stony Brook University will be visiting your school on Thursday, November 3rd, 2022 at 9:25 am 

• Muhlenberg College will be visiting your school on Thursday, November 3rd, 2022 at 9:25 am 

• Albright College will be visiting your school on Monday, November 7th, 2022 at 1:18 pm 

• Manhattan College will be visiting your school on Wednesday, November 9th, 2022 at 1:18 pm 

• Hofstra University will be visiting your school on Tuesday, November 15th, 2022 at 8:18 am 

• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute will be visiting your school on Tuesday, November 15th, 2022 at 9:25 am 

• Stevenson University will be visiting your school on Tuesday, November 15th, 2022 at 9:25 am 

• SUNY Oneonta will be visiting your school on Wednesday, November 16th, 2022 at 12:10 pm 

• Moravian University will be visiting your school on Thursday, November 17th, 2022 at 8:40 am 

• East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania will be visiting your school on Wednesday, December 7th, 2022 at 12:10 pm 

SHS Clubs: Part 1

 Part One of Clubs and Activities: More to Come Next Week! 

By. Catherine Gaines 

Looking for something to do? Sparta High School has tons of in-school and after school activities for you to join. If you’re nervous about joining a new club, or not quite sure how to get started, this is the place for you. The beginning of the school year is the perfect time to start trying new things, meeting new people, and learn about new activities that you might enjoy. What are you waiting for? Here is a compiled list and explanation about all that Sparta High School has to offer! For more information visit the sparta.org home page and look under Sparta High School, from there click the Activities drop down menu and search for whatever interests you!

Academic Clubs: If you’re looking for some extra academic fun in areas such as but not limited to science, robotics, and debating then this might be the place for you. 

Oracle- Are you looking to share your voice? Oracle might be the place for you! As the writers of Sparta High Schools Newspaper, anyone and everyone has the opportunity to write to their heart's content. For more information contact Ms. Deluccia or visit the MRC. Meetings are held on Mondays lunch A and B. 

Academic Bowl-  Academic Bowl is an intellectually challenging club that competes in the Sussex County Interscholastic League's academic competition. They answer and study questions on History, Literature, Math, General Knowledge, Science, and the Arts. Competitions are usually held in February and March. Reach out to Mr. Fetherman or stop by room 214 for more information. 

Chem Olympiad- Chemistry Olympiad is a competition based team that focuses on the acquisition and knowledge of Chemistry. The American Chemical Society sponsors the progam and members partake in a spring competition, which includes taking a local section exam. Please reach out to Mr. Bickerton and Mrs. Tryzinski for more information in room 276 and 214 respectively. 

Debate Club-  Debate Club as I’m sure you can imagine, involves debating. Members are asked to become knowledgeable in current events locally, nationally, and internationally, as well as attend weekly debate practices. Debates are held throughout the year with other schools, as well as at Leauge Tournaments. For more information contact Mr. Reinstein or visit room 212. 

Mock Trial- For those of you interested in law, Mock Trial might be the place for you. Students are shown the ins and outs of trials and practice disputing cases. Students learn their way around the courtroom, and hone the skills necessary for such a task. For those of you who are interested in public speaking, and thinking on your feet, Mock Trial certainly would be a good route to explore. For more information contact Mr. De Crecenzi or visit room 208. 

Model UN- Model UN, is a trial of the United Nations meeting, where students take on the role of delegates from differen countries and debate international affairs. Students learn the value of compromising and finding the best common ground to satisfy all countries. For more information, reach out to Mrs. Psensky. 

Robotics- Interested in technology? Then Robotics Club might be the place for you. Returning fresh this year after world qualifying, Sparta High School’s robotics club is the team to beat. For more information please reach out to Mr. Meola or stop by room 240. 

Science League- Are you a science lover? Science league allows all of those passionate in the fields of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Environmental science to test their skills by practicing and gaining more knowledge. Students take frequent assessments to test their skills against other students nationwide. Think you have what it takes? Contact Mr. Scognamiglio for more information or stop by room 272. 

Science Olympiad- Looking to show off your science skills in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics and Technology? Science Olympiad competes at state level competitions, and practice to be tested both individually and in groups. Practices meet consistently. For more information reach out to Mr. Brown or Mr. Meola in rooms 126 and 240 respectively. 

Other Clubs and Activities

Chess Club- For those of you looking to learn chess, the chess club is open to members of all levels of experience. Meetings are Wednesdays from 2:45-4:00 in the MRC. Contact Mr. Murray for more information. Contact information included on the sparta.org website. 

Culinary Club- Looking to get more culinary experience outside of class? The culinary club provides students with the opportunity to explore different cuisine styles that might not get covered in a typical class. With many possible fun activities, reach out to Mrs. D’amico for more information, or stop by room 229. 

Film Study Club- Interested in film? Film club allows students to learn about different genres of film and submit students' own work to competitions and festivals. For more information contact Mr.Krauland or visit room 234. 

Find the Courage- SENIORS- looking to be a part of an Anti- Bully organization? This club is available to students with positive attitudes, and leadership capabilities. Students will be trained by Center for Prevention and Counseling, to help teach and run Anti-bullying events at Sparta High School. For more information contact Ms. D’amelio or stop by the gym with any questions. 

GSA- Gay/ Straight Alliance is an all inclusive club, geared towards spreading awareness, and embracing diversity. Please reach out to Ms. Monaco with any questions or stop by the school counseling office. 

Girls who Code- A positive girl environment, looking to help encourage girls passionate in STEM to pursue their dreams, and learn how to code. In the efforts of decreasing the gender gap in technology related fields. Students can participate in many fun events including but not limited to the Sparta Hackathon. For more information please reach out to Mrs. Incantalupo or visit room 206.  

High School Diversity Council - High School Diversity Council is composed of a group of students interested in social justice and reform. Students who are interested would be asked to possibly attend workshops and various conferences in the efforts of making Sparta High School a more inclusive environment. Elections and other leadership positions will be decided under the guidelines of Sigma Tau Delta/ The National English Honor Society standards. For more information, reach out to Mrs. Gomez, or stop by room 417. 

Sparta Rowing Club- A fairly new club to Sparta, rowing club allows students interested in rowing to learn and excel at the sport. Students are provided the opportunity to practice on both Lake Mohawk and on the eurgs. Open to any new members. Please reach out to Mr. Holovacs  for more details. 

Polis Club-  Interested in politics and want to help spark interest and involvement in politics regardless of one's own personal affiliations. Polis club allows students to help educate, and become more involved in the political world around them. For more information reach out to Mr. DeCrecenzi or stop by room 208. 

Service Clubs

Key Club  - Key Club is a service community based club, where members are given the opportunity to help out and volunteer for local corporations to increase their involvement within their community. This club is run by Mrs. Kopp in room 414. Please reach out to her for more information. 

I hope you’ve found something that interests you! But if not, don’t worry, the next addition of the Oracle will be coming out next Friday! Stay tuned for information on more of Sparta High Schools Clubs and Activities. Part 2 is coming soon!