COMMITTEES:
FRESHMAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
This committee plans the social events and fund-raising activities for the school year. Fundraising proceeds follow the class through their senior year. (Grade 9 ) Mrs. Marcum
SOPHOMORE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
This committee plans the social events and fund-raising activities for the school year. Fund-raising proceeds follow the class through their senior year. (Grade 10) Mrs. Kaine
JUNIOR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
This committee plans the social events and fund-raising activities for the school year. Fund-raising proceeds follow the class through their senior year. (Grade 11) Mrs. Surrena
SENIOR CLASS COMMITTEE:
The executive committee of the graduating class under the leadership of the class officers and advisors plan the senior activities throughout the school year including the commencement ceremonies, prom, senior trip, bowling, skating, and tobogganing parties, and the fund-raising events. (Grade 12) Mrs. Whitmer
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CLUBS & ACTIVITIES:
ACADEMIC CHALLENGE:
Tournaments are held throughout Northeast Ohio at high schools where students compete in a high school version of quiz bowl. Participation cost $100. (Grades 9, 10, 11, 12) Mrs. Brewer
ALL-SCHOOL MUSICAL:
Presenting Broadway-style musical productions, such as "Footloose" and "West Side Story", students are eligible for a variety of acting, directing, producing, makeup, stage lighting, and set building/decorating positions. Participation cost $100. (Grades 9, 10, 11, 12) Mr. Putka
BOOK CLUB: (Grades 9,10, 11, 12) Mrs. Lanci
BPA - BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS OF AMERICA:
A leading Career Technical Student Organization for students pursuing careers in business management, office administration, information technology and other related career fields. As career students learn accounting, computer and business principles as well as explore many business careers, they form a social group that sponsors their annual banquet, participate in competitions, and perform service projects. (Grades 11, 12) Mrs. Whitmer
CLOSE-UP:
During a trip to Washington, D.C., students gain first-hand knowledge of the workings of our national government by attending congressional sessions and meeting with legislators and other government officials. (Grade 12) Mrs. Poole
COMPUTER CODING CLUB:
This a student group consisting of current and past computer programming students who meet to further learn and develop applications for philanthropic, commercial and/or personal use.b (Grades 10, 11, 12) Mrs. Whitmer
DRAMA CLUB INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN SOCIETY:
This club presents several theatrical presentations including two murder mysteries, the one-act play festival, children's theater, and the Thespian Banquet and Induction yearly for the entertainment of the general public. All students are encouraged to join this group whose members are responsible for all phases of play production including acting, directing, set decorations, and makeup. This club also supports Friends of the Theatre (FoT) - a parent booster organization formed in the Fall of 2002 to support the Theatrical Arts Program at SMFHS. View more at the Friends of the Theatre Website. Participation cost $100. (Grades 9, 10, 11, 12) Mr. Putka
ENVIRONMENTALLY CONCERNED STUDENTS (ECS):
The purpose of the club is to conduct meetings, fund raising, and volunteer activities that express a concern for the environment and promotes conservation issues both locally and worldwide. They also sponsor paper recycling and printer cartridge recycling at the high school level. They work closely with the Summit County Metro Parks and the Cuyahoga Valley National Park assisting them with their conservation and clean-up efforts. (Grades 9, 10, 11, 12)
FCCLA (FAMILY, CAREER CONSUMER CLUBS OF AMERICA):
Students learn awareness of multiple roles of family members, democracy in the home and community, as well as provide opportunities for decision making and responsibility. (Grades 9, 10, 11, 12) Mrs. Wright-Gonos
FRESHMAN MENTORS: (Grades 10, 11, 12) Miss. Heilmeier
FRIDAY FRIENDS: (Grades 9,10, 11, 12) Mrs. Propst
HAPPY:
How About Personally Protecting Yourself: This group of student leaders plans programs for our school district to prevent bullying and other teen violence. (Grades 9,10, 11, 12) Mrs. Dean & Mrs. Heilmeier
HERO:
This Career-Technical student organization teaches leadership skills and parliamentary procedures related to the Culinary Arts program. Students in this program participate in service learning and social activities. Must be enrolled in the culinary program to participate. (Grades 11, 12) Mrs. Lee
HITTING 4 HOME:
A student organization that was formed by a group of high school students in memory of Jakob Gehring who died on December 1, 2004. Through use of personal experience, students challenge peers within the community to fully realize the impact of their decisions. Students are welcome to join at any time.These students mentor and role-model positive choices for younger students which encourages good decision making. Visiting our middle school is part of the organization’s mission. (Grades 9,10, 11, 12) Mrs. Merz
INTERACT (ROTARY):
We are a service based club that promotes "SERVICE BEFORE SELF". We work directly with the Rotary of Stow-Munroe Falls. If you are interested in being a part of this fun and exciting group next year, we want YOU! We meet on a weekly basis after school, will do at least 2 service projects each month and most importantly, create new and lasting friendships! If interested please fill out this Google form https://forms.gle/UvprryvGeXMnVCNr8 (Grades 9, 10, 11, 12) Mrs. Henderson
JAZZ ENSEMBLE:
Open to any student interested in exploring the art of jazz music. The group practices weekly for its many performances. Student must audition for acceptance. (Grades 9, 10, 11, 12) Mr. Newman & Mrs. Sandman
JUNIOR CLASS PLAY:
A drama, the first of two plays presented by each graduating class, all juniors may take part in this unique opportunity to entertain. It is a great theatrical experience, including all aspects of production. (Grade 11) Mr. Putka
KEY CLUB:
This is a service organization sponsored by Kiwanis. The club's goals are to promote higher standards in scholarship, sportsmanship, and social contacts while providing practical means to form enduring friendship, to render unselfish service, and to build a better community. Activities include Bloodmobile, SKIP Trick or Treat, Ronald McDonald House, etc. (Grades 9, 10, 11, 12) Mrs. Nuzum
MADRIGALS:
A select, a cappella ensemble that performs music from the Renaissance era. Madrigals perform in at least two school concerts as well as for private and civic organizations throughout the area. Auditions are held in September. (Grades 9-12 boys, Grades 11-12 girls) Mr. Campagna
NATIONAL FORENSIC LEAGUE (SPEECH AND DEBATE):
The students choosing to participate in this group develop their public speaking skills as they debate with students of other high schools on issues of national and international importance. They also have the opportunity to develop their speaking and acting skills in nine individual events that encompass extemporaneous, impromptu speaking as well as duet, duo, humor, and drama interpretations of literature. Participation cost $100. (Grades 9, 10, 11, 12) Mrs. Theisen
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY:
NHS is a national organization recognizing outstanding leadership, scholarship, service, and character. To be eligible for membership, juniors and senior must have a minimum 3.6 overall grade point average. (Grades 11, 12) Mrs. Poole
NOTABLES:
A show choir, this select group of singers performs a wide range of popular, jazz, novelty, and contemporary music at performances given throughout the Akron, Munroe Falls, and Stow areas for civic and private organizations. Notables perform in at least two school concerts per year. Auditions are held in September. (Grades 9, 10, 11, 12) Mr. Campagna
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB: Participation cost $100. (Grades 9,10, 11, 12) Mr. Williams
Q & A : (Grades 9,10, 11, 12) Mrs. Pierce & Mrs. Dean
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD:
Provides a means of greater understanding and love of the sciences. Club members compete at regional, state, and national competition. Participation cost $100. (Grades 9, 10, 11, 12) Mr. Helmick & Mrs. Marcum
SENIOR CLASS PLAY:
A great, in-depth theatrical experience including every aspect of production. All seniors may audition to be part of this entertaining comedy. (Grade 12) Mr. Putka
SKI CLUB:
For fun on the slopes beginning in January, the Ski Club provides all students, beginners and experienced, the opportunity to ski while enjoying the fellowship of others at Brandywine ski resort. Members must pay for the ski package, which includes 6 lift tickets and rental equipment if needed; bus transportation is provided. Participation cost $100. (Grades 9, 10, 11, 12)
STOANNO:
Having won many prestigious awards, the yearbook staff members publish a visual and written record of the people and events of each school year. Staff members design the layout, write the copy, study and use current desktop publishing techniques, and sell. (Grades 9, 10, 11, 12) Mrs. Marcum
STOHION:
Taking pride in this award-winning, co-curricular publication, students in the journalism classes report school and community news, write and broadcast events and features on the people of Stow-Munroe Falls High School, sell advertisements, and assume the responsibility for the production of the school newspaper, The Stohion and school newspaper's website, stohion.com. Students also learn how to use multiple software platforms for graphics and design. (Grades 9, 10, 11, 12) Mrs. Wyant
STUDENT COUNCIL:
Student Council, a prominent student government organization, gives students a voice in determining school activities and environment. It helps promote activities for the entire student body at Stow Munroe Falls High School and fosters a positive climate throughout the school. To be eligible, a student must apply and have recommendations recognizing leadership potential. Since Student Council is modeled on our representative form of government and is intended to promote leadership skills, members are encouraged to attend leadership-training activities in the district as well as state and national workshops and conventions. Being a member of student council is both an honor and a challenge. Members plan and organize activities and all homecoming events, including the dance, parade, assembly, and spirit week activities. Student Council also conducts a blood drive, holiday food and clothing drives, and a variety of community projects such as a senior citizen community pride program. Student council needs hard working, creative, fun loving students who welcome responsibility and want to experience leadership. (Grades 9, 10, 11, 12) Mr. McMahan & Miss. Kester