Dennis Yarmouth Regional
High School
210 Station Ave
South Yarmouth MA 02664

(508)398-7630

Principal Kenneth T. Jenks
Ann P. Knell
G. Anthony Morrison
Michael P.Grenier

 

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

 

Nautilis: The Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School yearbook is produced by a staff comprised of freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors. Under the direction of the advisor the staff is responsible for all phases of the yearbook production, including publicity, sales, finances and deadlines. the final product will be distributed prior to graduation. All are welcome!
Advisor: Ms. Govoni
ALGSS: D-Y's ALGSS is one of a growing network of such organizations thoughout the state. ALGSS is a group for all students and staff who are interested in discussing and working toward diversity, social justice, an open-minded approach toward difference, and an end to prejudice and discrimination. ALGSS meets weekly and holds social functions, attends conferences and marches, plans after school events for students and staff, and does outreach into the district and community.
Advisors: Ms. Verani & Mrs. Williams

Art Club: The Art Club is open to all students interested in art. Meetings are held bi-weekly. Officers are elected at the second meeting. The officers work closely with the advisor to plan yearly goals, projects, field trips, dues and fund raising activities.
Advisor: Mrs. Kessler

DY-Aviation Explorers Club: is a co-curricular activity that helps to facilitate a student's
interests in aeronautical science. One of the primary goals of the aviation club is to provide aeronautical knowledge so that a student can enroll in a certified Federal Aviation Administration ground school when they complete their high school career. Students are not required to fly; however, the opportunity does exist for students to fly in small and light aircraft at no cost. Advisor: Mr. Antonuzzo
D-Y Perspective: The D-Y Perspective is generally an eight to twelve page publication produced and published by the Journalism class three-five times a year. . The D-Y Perspective attempts to inform and entertain its audience in a broad, fair and accurate manner on all subjects that affect its readers
Driftwood: Driftwood is a literary and arts magazine produced annually to showcase student literary and artistic talent. Any D-Y student may submit writing, art, or photography for consideration. In addition, writing or artwork from the faculty, staff, administration, or larger Dennis-Yarmouth community may be included if the selection committee feels it enhances the current publication.
Interact Club: Interact is a group of ordinary students attempting to help in a very complicated world. We have prepared and served meals at a homeless shelter, organized a Halloween party for battered women and children, helped out with a holiday party at a facility for mentally challenged adults and worked to get gifts. We also help a small village in Africa. Interact is for those students who want to help others and make a difference in our world.
Leo Club: The Leo club is a service-oriented club guided by the ideals of Leadership, Experiences and Opportunity. It is a program of the world's largest service club organization, Lion Clubs International. The Leo Club program objective is "to provide the youth of the world an opportunity for development and contribution, individually and collectively, as responsible members of the local, national and international community."
Marching Band: The Dennis-Yarmouth Dolphin Marching Band is highly successful and competitive. Over the past ten years, the band has been Massachusetts' as well as New England champions. During the school year the band rehearses after school, two nights per week and Saturday mornings. During the season, the band performs at all home football games and at six competitions. No experience is necessary! Students may participate in both a fall sport and the marching band, with the permission of the coach and the director. There is no user fee. Advisor: Mr.Pendleton
National Honor Society: The purpose of this organization is to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the students of secondary schools. Students may not apply for membership. Membership in NHS is opened to all qualified juniors and seniors who not only meet the academic criteria, but also have demonstrated the traits of character, leadership, and service, and are selected by a Faculty Council appointed by the Principal.
Advisors: Mrs. Carson & Mrs. Hudson
Peer Leaders: The peer leaders of Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School are a group of self-starting individuals in grades 9-12 who meet once a week, on Wednesday mornings at 6:45 a.m in room 501. Members must be willing to place themselves in a leadership role in the community and in the school. We wish to help and inspire our fellow students and future students of D-Y Advisors; Ms. D'Erico& Mrs. Provencher
Tech Club: To provide an Educated Resource for school functions, needs, and projects based on a technological standpoint, with experience in hardware, software, programming,
digital presentations, video game development, etc. In addition to these standpoints, we will also encompass ideas such as file servers, web hosting, gaming teams, hardware design and construction, and more.
Advisor: Mr. Hansen
Theatre Company: The Theatre Company is D-Y's after-school group dedicated to exploring all facets of theatre performance and management. Regular after school meetings will cover diverse topics from actor motivation to advertising and sales. The company strives for the highest possible level of professionalism both in the quality of its productions and in the attitudes with which members approach their work. All students are encouraged to get involved.
Advisor: Ms. Schaefer
Writers' Forum: The Writers' Forum is a group of students who meet weekly to share their writing while providing the writer an audience and the feeling of being part of a writing community. Having a writing and sharing your writing is the only qualification for participation. Advisor:Mr. Whinnem
Key Club: Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club, is an international youth organization dedicated to the ideals of seeking to provide service to school and community. Key Club trains students to be leaders at the local and district levels. The club consists of active, dedicated students who volunteer service to the D-Y community and school. Anyone interested in serving our community and school is invited to join Key Club. Meetings are held weekly.
Advisor: Mr. Leahy

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