Student Activities
THE MHHS BAND PROGRAMS
The “Viking” Marching Unit –This award-winning group is a combination of the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Symphonic Winds, Percussion, Cavaliers, and Lancer Drill Team. The impressive Marching Unit features great half time productions and various competitive and exhibition parades. Their annual spring trip has taken them to venues such as Toronto, Niagara Falls, Montreal, New York, Boston, Chattanooga, Atlanta, Orlando, etc.
Their main competitive events include the Hagerstown, Maryland “Alsatia Mummers parade’ and the annual spring trip festival. Exhibition performances are held during football game half times and for various events within the local community. In 1995, 1999 and 2007 the Marching Unit represented Howard County in the ‘”Maryland Gubernatorial Inaugural Parade.”
The Symphonic Band – This fine band of approximately 60 auditioned musicians has proven to be a steady performer of difficult music earning elaborate praise in all of their performances and endeavors. For festival they are consistent performers of grade IV level repertoire, earning Superior and Excellent ratings. They annually perform in three formal evening concerts (December, March, May) as well as in competition during the annual spring festival trip.
The Symphonic Winds - This skilled and select group is for the music student who is capable of performance greater than Symphonic Band, yet not up to the highly accelerated level of the Wind Ensemble. For festival they are consistent performers of grade V level repertoire, earning Superior and Excellent ratings. They annually perform in three formal evening concerts (December, March, and May) as well as in competition during the annual spring festival trip.
The Wind Ensemble - This highly skilled and select group is a true wind ensemble of approximately 30 wind musicians with added percussionists. For festival they are consistent grade VI repertoire performers. They take great pleasure performing modern compositions as well as full transcriptions of the great classics such as the 1812 Overture, The William Tell Overture, Die Fladermaus, The Light Calvary, etc. They annually perform in three formal evening concerts (December, March, and May) as well as in competition during the annual spring festival.
The Jazz Ensemble – An exciting group that uses the standard ‘”big band” format to perform jazz and popular music from the 20’s to contemporary. Improvisation is an integral part of the group’s format and performances though it is not necessary for each member to be proficient in that skill.
The Dixieland Jazz Combo – A very small, select instrumentation that specializes in the Dixieland Jazz style. This provides the greatest opportunity for improvisation as it performs at various school and community events and venues such as senior citizens centers, banquets, receptions, presentations, etc. Instrumentation includes one each of the clarinet, trumpet, tenor saxophone, trombone, tuba, piano, and drum set.
BERZERKERS SPIRIT CLUB
The Berzerkers Spirit Club promotes school spirit. All students are welcome to join this club. Berzerker means “frenzied Viking warrior.”
Berzerkers tee shirts sell for $10.00 and we encourage students to wear these to various school athletic events. The Bezerkers sit together in the stands and cheer on their fellow Vikings.
BIOLOGY BOOK CLUB
The Biology Book Club is open to any student who is interested in Biology and enjoys reading about how Biology has affected the course of human history. We meet once a month (currently on the third Tuesday of each month) right after school for about 45 minutes and discuss the book we have just read from both a biological and historical perspective. At times we have invited a guest speaker to present additional information about the topic. Students take turns leading the discussions and, at the end of the school year, in selecting the books for next year’s reading list. Books we have read from the previous years have included Smashed (a story about teenage alcoholism), Into Thin Air (about the doomed 1996 expedition to climb Mount Everest), and The Incredible Body (which seeks to answer questions such as why it hurts to hear fingernails scraped on the chalkboard.)
BLACK EYED SUSAN BOOK CLUB
We meet once a month after school in the media center to freely discuss “really good” books with fellow book lovers. Mrs. Grabill selects a variety of books from the “Black-Eyed Susan High School Reading List” created by the Maryland Association for School Libraries. Students who participate get to vote for their favorite selection. Votes are counted from all over the state and an annual award is given to the winning author.
CAVALIERS
Rifle Team/Honor Guard/Swing Flag Team
The Cavaliers consist of three subunits: the Honor Guard/Swing Flag Unit, the Rifle unit. These teams are part of the Marching Unit. As part of the Marching Unit they perform at the half-time performance at all home football games; they march in the Homecoming Parade, Veterans Parade in New York City, Cherry Blossom Parade in Washington, D.C. and the neighborhood Halloween parades. The Cavaliers perform in the spring competition in destinations such as Myrtle Beach in South Carolina and Disney World in Orlando Florida. They also perform during UMBC basketball games, and at St. John’s Lane Elementary School’s May Day. Members are from all four grades. Tryouts are in June. All feeder schools are informed of tryouts and everyone from Mt. Hebron is encouraged to tryout.
CHAMBER CHOIR
The Chamber Choir is composed of students who are enrolled in two auditioned groups, The Chamber Choir Singers and The Chorale. These students enjoy the performing arts, and enjoy being on stage. Both groups are credit courses, which meet during the school day. The Chamber Choir Singers and The Chorale combine at after school rehearsals to form The Chamber Choir. The three groups have several performances at school during the year and locally in the community for various organizations. Additionally, these groups participate in national festivals annually, and have received outstanding and excellent ratings over the years. The national festivals attended have included festivals in Atlanta, New Orleans, Nashville, Orlando, Myrtle Beach, Toronto, and New York. Students in The Chamber Choir Singers and The Chorale are active participants in the school Spring Musical and most often are the lead performers in the Musicals. The non-auditioned Chorus class is open to all students who enjoy the arts. Some of these chorus students may be invited to perform with the Chamber Choir.
THE CHAMBER CHOIR SINGERS
The Chamber Choir is the honors vocal music class. These students possess excellent vocal skills and musicianship. The Chamber Choir has received superior ratings at local and national festivals continuously over the past years. They also perform for civic organizations and many school functions. These students enjoy being on stage. Chamber Choir Members are most often cast in the lead roles of the Spring Musicals. Many Chamber Choir Members pursue programs of study in the arts.
CHESS CLUB
The Mt. Hebron Chess Club meets in Portable 3 every Wednesday from 2:15 to 3:30. Students, faculty, staff, and general public are welcome to attend and play. You can count on us to have an open table and an equally skilled opponent waiting for any chess player. We play anyone who wants to play, and teach the game of chess to beginners and experienced players alike. Lessons are offered on how to play, tournament rules, chess notation, openings, end games, and, most of all, strategy and tactics. As you learn how to play chess you’ll improve useful life skills like concentration and planning ahead. We encourage everyone who has, or wishes to have, an interest in chess to come join our club.
MOUNT HEBRON DANCE COMPANIES
The Dance Company and Junior Company, which function as both an academic and an extra-curricular activity, are the highest level dance courses offered at Mt. Hebron. Advanced dancers are selected by audition which is held during the month of March. Dancers have the opportunity to take master classes, work with guest choreographers, rehearse pieces, perform and tour throughout the school year. The Mt. Hebron Dance Companies perform annually at the Howard County Dance Festival, Morgan State University Dance Festival, the school dance assembly, middle schools, and the annual Spring Dance Concert. Dance Company has had the honor of being selected to perform in the Maryland State High School Dance Showcase and Disney World in Orlando, Florida. In addition, the Dance Company and Junior Company have performed in New York City, Kings Dominion, Daytona USA and the Hawaii International Dance Festival in Honolulu, Hawaii.
FRENCH CLUB
The French Club, or Cercle Français, is open to all students who are interested in the French language and culture. It is not required that one be enrolled in a French class, but some knowledge of French is helpful in order to participate actively in many of the activities. These activities include watching French movies, playing games (such as Wheel of Fortune, Scrabble, Taboo) in French, enjoying French cuisine (including making crepes and a trip to a French restaurant), picnics and parties to celebrate various holidays. Meetings are held after school, and longer evening meetings are held on special occasions, sometimes in conjunction with the Spanish and/or German clubs. The French club is always eager to welcome new members and new ideas.
Bienvenue à tout le monde
FRENCH NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
La Société Honoraire de Francais (SHF) is the National French Honor Society. In order for a school to have a chapter of the SHF, there must be a sponsor who is a member of the American Association of Teachers of French (AATF). Students are selected for membership based on several criteria. Students must have an A-cumulative average in all French courses taken at the time of their selection. In addition to their French accomplishments, they must have a Minimum GPA of 3.0 in all other classes. Students who are selected must also show a real interest in the language and in pursuing their study of the language to the highest level possible at Mt. Hebron.
The SHF is primarily an honorary organization, which rewards students for outstanding work in French. However, it has taken on a service aspect by requiring members to be available for tutoring students who are at risk in their French courses. Members of the Société Honoraire de Francais have the opportunity to participate in cultural exchanges and to compete for trips abroad. The official publication of the SHF is entitled “L’Elan”, and students have the opportunity to submit original works to the editor for possible publication.
FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA
Our mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. The goals of FBLA are:
- Develop competent, aggressive business leadership.
- Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work.
- Create more interest in and understanding of the American business enterprise.
- Encourage members in the development of individual projects that contribute to the improvement of home, business, and community.
- Develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism.
- Encourage and practice efficient money management.
- Encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty.
- Assist students in the establishment of occupational goals.
- Facilitate the transition from school to work.
FUTURE EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION
The Future Educators Association provides students with opportunities to explore careers in education. We hope that our members will acquire a realistic understanding of the nature of education and the role of the teacher in an increasingly complex and diverse society. Our members participate in various activities related to the field of education, including field trips to colleges, book drives, informational teacher panels, writing practice lessons, and working with elementary, middle, and high school students as peer tutors. We meet once a month to discuss upcoming plans and issues in education.
GERMAN CLUB
The German Club is open to anyone who is interested in the German language and culture. The Club provides students with the opportunity to meet other students with similar interests, and simply to take a break from the daily grind. Our activities include after school meetings twice a month, attending the yearly ‘German American Day Celebration’ at McDaniel College and some combined activities with other foreign clubs. We take a field trip to a place of German cultural interest twice a year and at the end of the year, we plan a picnic with the other language clubs. We hope to see some new faces next year.
MOUNT HEBRON ICE HOCKEY
Interested in Playing Ice Hockey? The Mt Hebron Ice Hockey Team is currently recruiting players for the 2009-2010 Season. Anyone interested in finding out about the team and what it has to offer, should contact one of the two coaches listed below. Any current 8th grade student or those in 9th through 11th grade are eligible. Prior hockey or skating experience preferred, but not required. Practices are held once a week from September through February, and we play games on a weekly basis from November through early February. While not a formal “Varsity” sport, the Ice Hockey Club has all the challenges that a player will experience in other Varsity sports, and we have seen the development of an excellent fan base over the past few years. Come join us on the ice! Please contact either Eric Huss at: husse@verizon.net, phone #410-707-1826 or Carsten Nilsson at Carsten Nilsson@hcpss.org, phone #443-695-0048.
IT’S ACADEMIC
The WJZ-TV show, It’s Academic, broadcasts on Saturday morning from October through June, and features weekly academic quiz bowl competition
among three high schools in the Baltimore metropolitan area. Teams of three players answer questions on topics such as history, literature, science, mathematics, civics, and current events. At the end of each telecast, the winning team is invited to return later that year to compete in a playoff rounds, possible scholarships, and a chance to advance further toward the championship round.
The Mt. Hebron It’s Academic Club meets once or twice weekly (twice a week before telecasts) to practice answering questions similar to those on
the show. Right before taping, a three-member team is selected to represent the school on television and compete for the scholarship money.
Mt. Hebron teams have contained young members, and everyone has fun at meetings answering questions. Interested Jeopardy/Trivial Pursuit players of all ages are always welcome!
JOURNALISM/NEWSPAPER
Mt. Hebron’s newspaper, The Mountain, publishes regularly with students as editors, writers and photographers. The news is focused on the Mt. Hebron community as well as some national focus. The mission of The Mountain is to inform, enlighten and entertain the Mt. Hebron community in order to relate the truth with the aim of dispelling ignorance and promoting general awareness through accurate, objective and honest reporting.
KOREAN TRADITIONAL DRUM CLUB
(San Wool Lim)
The club was first formed during the year of 2001-2002. We have been practicing once a week ever since. We perform for Mount Hebron’s annual Asian Cultural Assembly. We have been performing at schools such as UMBC, Roland Park Elementary School, and Waverly Elementary School.
LANCER DRILL TEAM
The Lancer Drill Team is a dance and drill team made up of freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors. They are best known for their high kicks and energetic performances. The Lancers are a part of the Mount Hebron High School Marching Unit. In the fall, the performers participate in several parades and all home football games. During the winter season they perform during half time at 4-5 basketball games. There are various competitions that the Lancers take part in during the year. One of the most exciting is the annual spring trip competition, which has taken place in Atlanta, Orlando, and Myrtle Beach. Try-outs for new members take place in May.
LATIN CLUB
The Latin Club is open to all students who are interested in the Latin language and ancient Roman culture. Enrollment in a Latin class is not a requirement for membership. However, some knowledge of Latin or willingness to learn is helpful in order to participate in many of the activities. These activities include watching movies about ancient Roman life or history, playing games in Latin, and having parties to celebrate various holidays. Meetings are held after school in Magistra Lopata’s classroom. The Latin Club welcomes new members and new ideas.
NATIONAL LATIN HONOR SOCIETY
Induction in the National Latin Honor Society is open to students in their third year of Latin study or beyond. In order to be selected for membership in the National Latin Honor Society a student must have maintained an A- average in Latin for the previous three quarters. The student must also show a real interest in Latin and in pursuing the study of Latin to the highest level possible in his or her career at Mt. Hebron High School. Members of the National Latin Honor Society serve as tutors for Mt. Hebron Latin students seeking extra help.
MATH TEAM
The Mt. Hebron Math Team is part of The Howard County League that holds eight monthly meets throughout the year. Each meet consists of three ten-minute rounds of individually worked problems and then one 20-minute team round. Problems range in difficulty from algebra through trigonometry, and are challenging to even the best math students. A sample:
How many equilateral triangles with side-length 1 are required to completely cover the interior of an equilateral triangle with side-length 10?
The team also participates in other various math contests such as The University of Maryland Mathematics Competition, The Maryland Mathematics League, and The American High School Mathematics Exam. At the end of the year members of the team compete in regional and state competitions. Mt. Hebron’s team practices on Wednesdays throughout the school year. If you like math and problem solving, please come out and join us. All grades are welcome!
THE MOCK TRIAL TEAM
The Mt. Hebron Mock Trial Team, sponsored by the Maryland Bar Association, consists of approximately 13 students ranging from grades 9 - 12. The team is open to all students interested in learning more about the field of law and/or interested in honing their public speaking and dramatic abilities. The Mock Trial Team meets after school with local attorneys once or twice a week to practice its strategies for upcoming competitions. The competitions take place in courthouses around the area and are judged by local judges or attorneys. Bus transportation is provided for each competition through various funding.
The purposes of the program are as follows:
- To further the understanding and appreciation for the law, court procedures, and the legal system.
- To increase proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and critical thinking.
- To promote better communication and cooperation between the school system, the legal system, and the community.
- To heighten enthusiasm for academic studies as well as career connections.
MODEL UNITED NATIONS
The Model United Nations (MUN) team engages in an authentic simulation of the United Nations by learning about the UN system, the skills of debate, compromise, conflict resolution and negotiation. MUN team members have fun learning about the workings of world diplomacy through the lens of current events. MUN offers an outstanding opportunity for students concerned with international politics, current events, public speaking, and debate to put their interests into practice.
Membership in MUN is open to all students, although students wishing to participate in outside competitions must participate in competitive tryouts. Students who are chosen for the competition team will participate in one to two MUN competitions in the spring. The team meets one day per week. All students participating in MUN are expected actively to participate in fundraising activities.
MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCIATION
The Muslim Student Association is open to Muslim and non-Muslim students alike. The focus of the club is participation in MIST, Muslim Interscholastic Tournament, which is held each spring in College Park, as well as community service and answering questions with truths about Islam. The club meets about every two weeks. (This is not a school-sponsored club)
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
The National Honor Society is an organization sponsored by the National Association of Secondary School Principals. Membership in this organization is an honor awarded to those juniors and seniors who have met all the requirements and have been selected by the NHS Faculty Council. To be considered for membership, students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or better at the end of the sophomore or junior year. They must have demonstrated leadership qualities in the classroom and in extracurricular activities, and they must have exhibited outstanding qualities of honesty, integrity and citizenship in service to their school and community.
Since members are selected by the NHS Faculty Council, a student must be invited to become a member. Once students have been selected for membership, they must maintain the same high standards of scholarship, leadership, service and character, which served as the basis for their selection, and they must participate in the many service activities sponsored by the Mt. Hebron Chapter of the National Honor Society. Twenty service hours per year are required, ten of which must be in school related activities.
PEER ASSISTANT
To be considered for this program, students should be entering the 11th or 12th grade and have passed all their classes the sophomore and junior year. Only one elective credit can be earned as a peer assistant. Peer assistants work one on one with students in the Academic Life Skills program (program for students seeking high school certificate, not a high school diploma) helping students to stay on task, explaining class work, and completing class work.
Being a peer assistant fulfills the Student Service Learning Requirement. Freshman should plan ahead in order to be accepted in this program. (credit)
PEER BUDDY PROGRAM A.K.A FRIENDS CLUB
Do you enjoy helping others? Do you want to make a difference in someone’s life? Mt. Hebron offers a peer buddy program that encourages general education students (peers) to help students with moderate disabilities in the Academic Life Skills program (buddies) participate in high school activities. The group meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month and does activities such as attend sporting events, cooking, crafts and much more! Peers are expected to act as role models and encourage their “buddy” to experience new things. Peers can earn community service hours in addition to the opportunity to make a difference in the life of a person with a disability. Anyone interested in pursuing a career in a helping field should participate in this club. Contact patricia_ewart@hcpss.org for more information.
ROTARY INTERACT CLUB
The Rotary Club is an in-school partnership with the Ellicott City Sunrise Rotary and part of an international network of Interact Clubs. Dedicated to service, members have volunteered in local Head Start classes, at Rebuilding Together with Christmas in April and the Relay for Life. Hours spent on club activities can help members fulfill service requirements and put them in touch with regional student leaders at annual leadership conferences. Rotary is a great way to give back to the community. Opportunities exist for Leadership Conferences and Speech Competitions as well as grant and scholarship funds.
SCHOOL SHOWS
Mt. Hebron performs two shows during each year. The shows are open to all students. In the fall the production is usually a mystery or comedy involving a smaller cast whereas in the spring the musical usually involves over 70 students. There is also a need for students to work behind the scenes. (i.e. building sets, artwork, costumes, show band, etc.)
SCIENCE CLUB
The Science Club is a club for those interested in any area of science. We meet on the first and third Thursday of the month. Each month we have a science related activity. The activity could be a mini-lab (like making “slime’, a polymer, making soap, making a plastic mount of an insect, or making a hot air balloon) or special presentation by a teacher, community member or intern/mentor student. We have one fund- raiser each year to pay for a fieldtrip. We have been to the National Aquarium and on a Chesapeake Bay study with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation We try to integrate all areas of science.
SHAKESPEARE TROUPE
The purpose of the Shakespeare Troupe is to build and enhance interest in, understanding of, and love for Shakespeare’s works. This performance-based group was formed in 2000. Any interested students who enjoy performing on stage are welcome to join. Student directors choose and cast scenes from several different Shakespeare plays, and then put their own interpretations into the performance.
SPANISH CLUB
Spanish Club, aka El club español, invites any one interested in the Spanish language or culture to become a member! You do not have to be currently enrolled in Spanish in order to join. Officers plan the activities, which may include talks by foreign students, parties, games such as pictionary, hangman, etc. watching movies in Spanish, and visits to Mexican or Spanish restaurants. We have made crafts for various celebrations and cultural traditions. We offer lessons in Salsa.
Bienvenidos a todos
SPANISH NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
“La Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica” SHH
The purpose of the SOCIEDAD HONORARIA HISPANICA, also known as the Spanish national Honor Society, is to recognize high achievement in Spanish by students of secondary schools and to promote continuity of interesting Hispanic studies. The Society is classified as a national and international academic honor society in the study of high school Spanish, and is sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP). All accredited public and non-public secondary schools are eligible for membership in the society. Mt. Hebron High School has been a charter member since 1984.
Annually, the Spanish teachers nominate students for membership from the pool of those who have just completed Spanish 4. Nominees must have maintained an A average in Spanish or a B average in honors Spanish in every course studied at Mt. Hebron. If a student discontinues Spanish at any time after induction into the Society, he/she relinquishes membership. Those who graduate with honors in Spanish, therefore, have maintained outstanding grades through at least level 4, and in most cases, level 5 AP. If a member does not continue the study of Spanish because of a scheduling conflict, the student may remain in the Society as an Associate Member. Junior members have the opportunity to apply for a Travel Award to Costa Rico, Mexico or Spain. Senior members may win a $1,000 or $2,000 scholarship to the University of their choice. The official publication of the SHH is “Albricias”. Members may submit original prose, poetry or artwork for possible publication and a $50 honorarium.
STARS CRITICS
STARs
Critics are students who see high school shows from across the county, write reviews, and get published in school newspapers and the county television show Arts a la Carte. The critics attend a celebration of the county theatre department shows in the spring. Only ten critics per school are allowed to participate. To apply for a critic position, please submit an application and writing sample to the sponsor.
STEM
(Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) is a club devoted to the pursuit of greater understanding in Science, Math and Technology Education. Students in this club will meet after school and be provided with the materials and training necessary to compete in the many engineering competitions around the state. Some past competitions have been the design of scale-model Cargo Boats, Gliders, and Robots. Members of the club will also have the opportunity to travel to the annual STEM conferences that occur around the state.
THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
The Student Government Association (SGA) is a very active student organization. The SGA sponsors the back to school dance and a spring dance. These students also organize many Homecoming activities, including Spirit Week, the pep rally, the Homecoming Court and the parade. SGA runs the annual Canned Food Drive, which serves 100 county families. The SGA also organizes Blood Drives. SGA elections are held in May. The executive board is composed of 15 students. Each sixth period class also elects a representative to the SGA General Assembly.
STUDENTS HELPING OTHER PEOPLE
(S.H.O.P.)
S.H.O.P. is a countywide organization, which provides students with the opportunity to participate
in healthy activities as alternatives to using alcohol and other drugs. S.H.O.P. is based on four principles: peer support, community service, education and alternative activities. S.H.O.P. members have helped raise money for the poor and collected books for hospitals and homeless shelters, and served as mentors at local elementary schools.
THE MTH (TABLETOP) ROLEPLAYING CLUB
The MTH Roleplaying Club is dedicated to introducing new or curious players to Tabletop Roleplaying games. These are best described as often supernaturally-themed improve games that are sort of like those "choose your own adventure" books you read in elementary school. We play Dungeons and Dragons, all World of Darkness games, and also have access to GURPS and Star Wars games. Experienced players are welcome as well, along with anybody who wants to run a game of their own. If you're even the least bit interested, come and check it out, you won't be sorry!
TENNIS CLUB
The Tennis Club is a co-ed after school club open to any student interested in learning to play or practice tennis. The club runs several days a week after school in the fall, and is organized by player's abilities. Basic instruction is provided for beginners, and round-robin doubles play is arranged for students to practice their skills. The focus is to grow the game of tennis, and provide an opportunity for players of all levels to enjoy a relaxed but structured opportunity to enjoy the game.
TRANSLATION & BEYOND CLUB
The Mt. Hebron's TCB is to promote better communication and cooperation between the school system and the English Language Learner (ELL) Korean community. The TCB is to provide written English to Korean translation services for Mt. Hebron School staff, student the ELL community and the Central Office. The TCB also organizes and participates in several community projects throughout the year. While earning community service hours, the club provides opportunities for student to support the school and community.
LOS VIKINGOS HISPANIC CLUB
This club welcomes anyone interested in learning about the Hispanic culture and issues that affect Hispanic students. You do not have to be Hispanic or speak the Spanish language in order to join the club. The Hispanic Club’s main purpose is to provide Hispanic students an identity and a voice and to strive towards educational excellence at Mt. Hebron High School. Los Vikingos Hispanic Club offers a variety of activities throughout the year such as fieldtrips to Hispanic educational sites, an annual dance for Hispanic students around Howard County, and the opportunity for students to engage in presentations, guest speakers, dance lessons, and food festivals. We work in cooperation with other Hispanic High School Clubs and we work hand in hand with services that benefit the large Hispanic population in Howard County through non-profit organizations such as Conexiones. All are welcome to attend and feel the Hispanic flavor!
THE VIKING SERVICE CLUB
The Student Services Dept. sponsors the Viking Service Club. The club is a service-oriented organization that currently has two primary functions:
1) To serve as guides and/or student assistants at various school and guidance sponsored functions.
2) To participate in selected service projects during the course of the year, i.e. landscaping school grounds. Last year this club also began a mentoring program with the Patapsco Middle School; that we plan to continue.
The sponsors will initiate membership in the club each year by inviting a cross section of students to join the Club. We feel that all the students possess some qualities that will make them an asset to the club and its purposes.
These students are asked to make a commitment to the purposes of the club to become a member. The goal is a group of 30-40 students from all grade levels, backgrounds, and interests who will be a resource that can be drawn on to help the school and its students.
YEARBOOK
The Yearbook Class is responsible for producing Valhalla, Mt. Hebron’s Yearbook. This is a lengthy endeavor, which allows students to utilize layout, photography, advertising, promotion, management and business skills. Yearbook is not a club, but rather an elective course that can be taken as part of your schedule.
WRITING TUTORS
Writing tutors are students in grades 10-12 who demonstrate superior abilities in writing and oral communication. These students attend after-school training to learn how to tutor their peers. The tutors work with students on their writing skills during and after school. To apply for a tutoring position, please submit an application and writing sample to the sponsor.