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Amnesty International is an impartial, worldwide movement of people acting on the conviction that governments must not deny individuals their basic human rights.The main focus of its work is to:
- free prisoners of conscience - men, women, and children detained for their beliefs, color, sex, ethnic origin, language or religion who have not used or advocated violence
- ensure fair and prompt trials for all political prisoners
- abolish the death penalty, torture and other cruel treatment of prisoners
- end extrajudicial executions and "disappearances"
The major function of the Falmouth High School Amnesty International chapter is letter writing in support of individual prisoners of conscience. Under Amnesty's Urgent Action program, we receive requests for letters in support of prisoners of conscience. Letters are written and sent to heads of state and other government officials as suggested by Amnesty. Fund raising to pay for air mail postage and stationery is also an important activity of the local group.
Astronomy Club
The function of this club is to provide students with the opportunity to experience some of the wonders of the Cosmos in a first-hand, hands-on way. Club activities include celestial observation, field trips and in-school meetings. Presently, the club has the use of one 10-inch and three 6-inch Newtonian reflecting telescopes. With the arrival of the new dark room, astrophotography will be added as a component for 1997. Participation is not limited to members, and it is common to see parents and other community members at "Star Parties."
Class Executive Boards
Each grade (9-12) has a Class Executive Board, which is composed of class officers: president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer. Class executive boards represent students in each individual class. They conduct class business in the form of class meeting and raise money for the class toward graduation.
The Crest
"The Crest" is the high school's yearbook and is open to any student interested in a host of production and promotional activities. Experiences in art, layout, photography, typing and sales are all skills developed working for this publication. The Crest is a wonderful activity for students interested in a tangible, student-created, historical record.
Drama Club
The Drama Club is an extra-curricular activity open to all students. The club performs a number of plays and a musical each year and has grown steadily. Opportunities in promotion, set design and costuming are offered. The Drama Club teaches acting and performance skills.
Engineering Club
("The Watts Men") - The Engineering Club is open to any student with an interest and ability in engineering. The club is coeducational and participates in state-wide competition during the school year. In recent years, the club has built an electric automobile, which was entered in the prestigious Tour Del Sol automobile race.
Foreign Language Club
The Foreign Language Club is open to any student enrolled in a foreign language. The Club sponsors events throughout the year, such as multi-cultural lunches, speakers and trips to Quebec and Montreal. The intent of the Foreign Language Club is to increase Falmouth High School students' knowledge of the culture of other countries.
The Mast
"The Mast" is the school newspaper and is produced and distributed a number of times throughout the year. Students learn skills in writing and editing, as well as the design and production of a newspaper. Editors are elected each year. The Mast provides the valuable service of keeping students informed about those things going on around their school.
Mock Trial
The Mock Trial Team is a debate-oriented club, which participates in State Mock Trial competition during the year. The Mock Trial Team includes students with a club advisor and professional attorney in the research, discussion and presentation of court cases before a judge and jury. The program is related to the Maine Law Related Education program.
Music
Jazz Ensemble, Falmouth Singers, Treble Choir. The Jazz Ensemble is a rock/jazz group which plays at assemblies, special programs and pep rallies. The Falmouth Singers and Treble Choir are smaller groups consisting of members of the larger high school chorus. These groups perform for community events and participate in competitive state-wide competition.
National Honor Society
The NHS is an organization composed of selected members of the junior and senior classes. Nomination and election are competitive and are based on substantive accomplishment in the areas of scholarship, character, leadership and service.
Office Workers
Student office volunteers provide assistance in the main office at the high school and provide clerical assistance for faculty and staff. They help with attendance and do light office work. Students receive community service hours for their service.
Recycling Committee
This group is an active participant in school-wide recycling and promotes the practice of recycling regularly. Members are presently recycling paper and cans throughout the school. A pilot program has begun recently to develop a composting program with the help of a classroom teacher.
Student Council
The Student Council meets regularly and is composed of four elected members from each class. The Student Council acts as the formal student-led governing body of the school. and debates and presents proposals on important school topics. It governs class and student activities. The Council has also taken an increased interest in community affairs effecting students.
Student Tutors
Students with strong academic abilities in any subject can participate as student tutors during the school year. Students are matched with those students requesting assistance or mentorship by the guidance office.
Woman's Literary Union
The Woman's Literary Union sponsors a student symposium to discuss world and local issues and problems. Each year, three Falmouth sophomores are selected by a faculty committee to participate in this program during their junior year. These students meet with other area students to discuss relevant issues.
Last Updated:
7/23/05
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