“What should I do with the time before the start of my extra-curricular activities after school?”

This is the most asked question by high school students at Newman.

Okay, maybe not–

But it’s still a critical question that students in the Upper School face. 

As the second semester starts up again, many students are waiting for their after-school activities to begin. After a full 85 minutes of learning, the last thing someone wants to do is start doing their homework. Although some people use this time to walk to the nearby coffee shop — do you want to walk all that way and have to come back? And stand in a huge line filled with students from the school right across the street? The answer is no! You want to do something fun! You want to socialize with friends! If you want to use that time before sports or extracurriculars to do something you’re passionate about, we have the perfect activity for you: CLUBS!

It’s never too late to join a new club and try out new things! As of the 2024-2025 school year, we have 11 new clubs. With so many more opportunities for students, all these different clubs are an excellent way for you to find an amazing community on campus! Below you can find a list of all the available clubs this year and a brief description of some of the new clubs this year. 

• ASL (American Sign Language) Club
• Asian and Pacific Cultures:
  • The APC club strives to represent the voices of the Asian community here at Newman, showcasing the various aspects of Asian cultures that are not often noticed. Together, they will cover how Asian Americans are portrayed in the media through movies, shows, and short films. Club members will also enjoy the culinary experience of Asian Americans, as different snacks and food will be served at each meeting, judged by a vote of the meeting prior. The club is open to all, and non-Asian Americans are encouraged to join the explore the cultures.
• Book Club
• Camp Able
• Chess Club
• Chemistry Club

• Coding Club 

• Computer Club 

• Contemporary Band 
• Cooking Club
• Crochet for a Cause
• Film Club

• Finance Club 
• French Club

• Gameshow
• GSA (Gender and Sexuality Alliance)
• Heart of Passion
• History Club
• Jewish Cultures Club

• Mahjong
  • Mahjong is a Chinese tile-based game in which players use strategy and luck to match certain tiles together to win. It has inspired many other games, like GoFish and Rummikub. Many people play Mahjong, like Julia Roberts and the NBA. Players will also learn a little bit of Chinese in the club. 
• Math Team — Mu Alpha Theta

• Mock Trial
  • Mock Trial Club provides the students with an opportunity to experience the aspects of a trial: analyzing research, formulating a persuasive argument, and presenting to a jury of peers

• Music Appreciation
  • In the music appreciation club, club members talk about a medium of music. This can be a song, album, artist, or a more specific aspect like orchestration or lyrics. This also includes listening to different songs that relate to the day’s topic, which results in a deeper understanding of the art. The goal of the club is to expose the Newman student body to music that students may not seek out on their own. 
• NeWomen
• Performing Arts
• Phiolso-Fun
• Science Olympiad
• Students In Medicine

• Sports Analytics
  • Last year, they started as the Soccer Club, and now the Sports Analytics Club has rebranded to reach a wider audience. Their goal is to research and follow sports leagues across the world, from well-known leagues like the NFL, NBA, and Collegiate Sports to other sports like Soccer and Rugby. If someone comes to a club with an interest in a league or a sport then they can present about it. Their goal is to broaden our club members and their knowledge of sports.
• Sweep the Streets

• Paws for a Clause

• • Paws for a Cause aims to raise awareness of animal rights, recruit volunteers for local shelters, and create a sense of community among animal lovers who want to make a difference. They intend to have activities like volunteering at the SPCA or Zeus’s Place, community clean-ups at pet parks, or guest speakers like veterinarians. They are excited to make a difference in the animal welfare community and intend to inspire others to do the same!