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2024-25 Student Clubs and Organizations
Descriptions of some of our clubs & activities:
ACADEMIC COMPETITION TEAM
Moderator: Mr. Duffy
Students compete against their peers from other Chester County schools, answering questions about literature, fine arts, history, current events, science and mathematics. Try-outs for the Varsity and JV teams are open to all high school students.
ARTS STUDENT COUNCIL
Moderator: Mrs. Haroun
Location: Art Room (510)
Arts Student Council members are appointed by the head of the Fine Arts department and assist in planning concerts, shows, exhibits and other events relating to Devon’s theater, music and fine arts student groups. All high school students are invited to join; however, leadership positions are appointed by Ms. Haroun.
BOARD GAME CLUB
Moderator: Mrs. Brightwell
Board game club meets once a cycle to play various board games in a relaxed environment. Board games, card games, and strategy games can be played in small groups.
BOOK CLUB
Moderator: Mrs. Grahn
Student Book Club offers students the opportunity to read and discuss books of their choosing, whether it be fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, mystery, etc. Students will also collectively decide on a book they would want to read and discuss, together.
CHESS CLUB
Moderator: Mr. Haas
Play chess, appreciate chess!
COLLEGE ATHLETICS PREP
Moderator: Mr. Fisher
The purpose of this group is to help prepare our Devon Prep Athletes for potentially participating in interscholastic sports in college. The club will focus on the necessary things our athletes must do, OFF the ‘field’ in order to participate in sports in college. Due to the nature of this club, attendance at this club is mandatory. It is open to any high school students at Devon who currently participate in a sport. The level of sport does not matter.
CREATIVE WRITING CLUB
Moderator: Ms. Flanagan
The students will have frequent opportunities to exercise and enhance their imaginations and individual writing skills.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION CLUB
Moderator: Mrs. Leary
Aimed at environmental consciousness and promoting sustainability at school, the Devon Preparatory Environmental Protection Club’s (EPC) main goals are to educate Devon students in environmentally friendly practices, reduce the amount of environmental degradation the school contributes yearly, plan 2 service trips and an Earth Day event, and run the recycling program.
FANTASY SPORTS CLUB
Draft your team and compete in a Fantasy Football League with your peers, including head-to-head match-ups, playoffs, and a prize for the champion. Other fantasy sport leagues suggested by students will be considered.
FRENCH CLUB
Moderator: Ms. Jones
The French Club will be open to both middle and high school students. The club will focus on understanding and promoting aspects of French culture and will explore ways to promote the French language within the student body.
FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA
Moderator: Ms. Marrea Walker-Smith
Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc. is the largest business Career and Technical Student Organization in the world. Through the work of FBLA, students engage in activities and learn to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences.
MATHLETES
Moderator: Dr. McFall
The purpose of the Mathletes club is to challenge and entertain mathematically interested students in high quality math competitions. Meetings will be spent preparing to compete in mathematics contests. Through participation, students can explore more options to challenge themselves, promote growth in their problem-solving skills, and become lifelong learners of math.
MISSION & MINISTRY
Moderators: Mr. Gavin & Mr. Gentile
Mission and Ministry is designed to plan, organize, and execute all service opportunities presented to the school community. Mission and Ministry take part in the planning of our annual drives. This group helps coordinate all opportunities both in and outside of school. Interested high schoolers should contact Mr. Gentile and Mr. Gavin.
MOCK TRIAL
Moderator: Mr. Duffy
The mission of the Mock Trial Club is to learn the fundamentals of trial skills and strategies, to improve understanding of our legal system, and to continue to successfully compete in mock trial tournaments. *Meets first quarter only, then as scheduled.
MODEL UN Moderator: Mr. Peter Haas
The Model UN club engages in an authentic simulation of the United Nations system 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, and participate in the Model UN conference.
NEWSPAPER: THE DEVON DIALOGUE
Moderator: Ms. Desch/English department staff
The student newspaper, the Devon Dialogue, gives students a basic understanding of journalism, photography, and newspaper writing techniques. Members are encouraged to come up with stories that detail all aspects of the Devon community, including sports, clubs, op-eds, interviews, and more. Additionally, members write, edit, and layout using Adobe InDesign the issues published throughout the school year. Exceptional commitment earns students entry into the Quill & Scroll International Journalism Honor Society.
SPANISH & HISPANIC CULTURE CLUB
Moderator: Mr. Schwarz
The students participating in the Hispanic Language and Culture club will be encouraged to explore the Hispanic language and its cultures as well as be given the opportunity to enhance their Spanish conversational skills. Students will learn and experience various aspects of Hispanic culture such as food, music, art and customs.
SPEAKUP!
Moderator: Mrs. Brightwell
The SpeakUp! Leadership team collaborates with students from Malvern Prep, Villa Maria Academy and the Academy of Notre Dame to organize the SpeakUp! Event in late January. This event is dedicated to helping teens develop positive relationships with the adults in their lives through facilitated small-group discussions on topics such as stress, drugs and alcohol, and relationships. Meetings are not scheduled on the cycle; high schoolers should contact Mrs. Brightwell directly for information in participating.
STUDENT COUNCIL
Moderator: Mr. Roxberry
The Devon Prep Student Council is responsible for most of the student life. DPSC not only mediates between the administration, faculty, Parents Association, alumni, and the student body, but also administers and finances most of the students’ activities. Dances, tailgates, basketball games, prom, and various other activities are organized and managed by the Student Council. Student Council members, especially the executive board, often represent Devon Prep at events both on and off campus. Members of the student council are elected by fellow students.