- Nazareth Area Middle School
- Clubs and Activities
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AEVIDUM
Mrs. Michelle Famularo and Ms. Hannah Oren are the club advisors.
The word Aevidum, which means "I've got your back," was created by students in 2004 after their classmate died by suicide.There are 2 main goals of Aevidum: to create positive environments where all students feel accepted, appreciated, acknowledged, and cared for in schools and communities across the nation (the 4 pillars) and to erase the stigma around mental health. All students are welcome to join anytime. Students will be involved in activities designed to support the 4 pillars.
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Art Club
Art Club is open to both seventh and eighth grade students who are interested in art. Mrs. Lauren Candler is the advisor.
This is a great place to explore your personal interests in art and to gain some hands-on experience with art tools and materials if you are not in art class or if you just want more art in your life! Throughout the course of the year, we will participate in community service, building beautification, and many more exciting unique projects that will be showcased around the building as well as NAMS yearly art show.
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Band: Concert/Marching
This activity meets before and after school and Mr. Rick Hilborn is the advisor. Please note this activity has a separate sign-up process. Joining this club takes place at the end of the school year and first two weeks of the school year.
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Band: Jazz
This activity meets before and after school and Mr. Rick Hilborn is the advisor. Please note this activity has a separate sign-up process. Joining this club takes place at the end of the school year and first two weeks of the school year.
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Best Buddies Mentors
The advisors are Mrs. Lauren Candler and Mr. Christopher Knecht.
Best Buddies International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
NAMS role in this incredible club is to provide eighth grade students the opportunity to work closely with our Life Skills and Autistic Support classrooms as mentors. During the year, select students will be able to build relationships, engage in beneficial social activities, and grow with their buddies.
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Blue Eagle Ambassadors
Blue Eagle Ambassadors are a group of seventh and eighth grade students who serve as representatives of the Nazareth Area Middle School. They assist Guidance and Administration with various programming such as:
- Open House
- End of Month Activities
- Monthly Themed Activities
- Annual NAMS Walk-a-Thon
- Community Service Activities
- School wide events (March Madness Tournament)
- 6th Grade Transition
This club requires an application process. Apply Now!
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Blues Eagles
Mrs. Lauren van Thiel is the club advisor.
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Chorus
This activity meets before school and Mrs. Lauren van Thiel is the advisor. Please note this activity has a separate sign-up process. Joining this club takes place at the end of the school year and first two weeks of the school year.
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Color Guard
This activity meets after school and Mr. Rick Hilborn is the advisor. Please note this activity has a separate sign-up process. Joining this club takes place at the end of the school year.
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Eagle Vision News
This club meets in the morning and each Activity period day and Mr. Christian Bensing is the advisor. Please note this club has a separate sign-up process. Joining this club takes place at the end of the school year.
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eSports
Are you interested in taking your video gaming to the next level? Last year we launched the first ever eSports program at the Middle School!
We are looking for applicants who wish to join the competitive eSports team and help us build the program so that we can compete against other buildings within the Nazareth School District and other schools in the area! Not only are we gamers, but we are looking to build a multimedia and streaming group as well to share our gameplay.
The club advisors are Mr. Petrushka and Mrs. Mauser.
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Girl Empowerment
Mrs. Shawn Remely and Mrs. Nichole Boger are the club advisors.
Girl Empowerment is for 8th grade girls only. The purpose of the club is to impact the community by helping girls build their dreams, build positive, healthy relationships and friendships, learn good communication skills, leadership skills and your legacy for your school and world. Girls will learn to turn their dreams into a vision, have a positive mindset, and make their voices heard!
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Green Power Racing Team
This club meets on an "as-scheduled" basis and Mr. Lee Bauder and Mr. Dave Petrushka are the advisors.
Please note this club has a separate sign-up process. Joining this club takes place at the end of the student's 7th grade school year.
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GSA
Mrs. Shawn Remely and Mrs. Nichole Boger are the club advisors.
GSA is a space for students in the lgbtq+ community and allies of the community to work together and create ideas, projects, and have discussions in a safe environment.
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Guitar Club
Ms. Nichole Boger is the club advisor.
This club is offered to musicians of all skill levels. No experience or guitar required.
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Interact Club
This club meets twice each month with Ms. Kathy Heller and Mrs. Mauser serving as the club advisors.
Interact is a service club for youth who want to connect with other young people and have fun while serving their communities and learning about the world. We will be meeting during Activity Period at the end of the day. NAMS Interact will organize two projects every year, one that helps their school or community and one that supports international understanding.
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MC Live!
Ms. Nichole Boger is the advisor of this club.
This performance-based club is open to all types of musicians, dancers, poets, and artists. This club is good for students who enjoy getting on stage and performing for their friends.
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National Junior Honor Society
Mr. Mitch Knapp is the advisor. Please note this club has a separate sign-up process. Joining this club takes place at the end of the school year.
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Newspaper
Apply here for the Newspaper Club.
This application requires a short writing piece, and a teacher referral. In the club, students can write about subjects they are passionate about, strengthen their skills, and meet new people.
For more information, contact Mr. Bensing.
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Orchestra
This activity meets before school and Mrs. Laura Sabol is the advisor. Please note this activity has a separate sign-up process. Joining this club takes place at the end of the school year and first two weeks of the school year.
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Student Council
This club meets on an "as-scheduled" basis (typically Tuesdays) and Mr. Ryan Kreider is the advisor. Please note this club has a separate sign-up process. Joining this club takes place at the end of the school year.
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Theatre Troupe
This activity meets after school, and typically on Wednesdays, and Mrs. Lauren van Thiel is the advisor. Please note this activity has a separate sign-up process. Joining this club takes place in the fall and spring to prepare for the play and musicals.
More information for signing up can be found here.
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WWII/Veterans Appreciation Club
This club's advisor is Mrs. Josie Dankel.
The WWII and Veterans Appreciation Club primarily involves looking at the European campaign of the war through the reading of a memoir written by an American soldier who served in Europe during the time of the Battle of the Bulge, and until the end of the war. When possible, we also write and send Christmas cards to veterans in local nursing/retirement homes. Other topics pertaining to WWII, and military service, are explored via video, additional texts, and possibly correspondence with veterans.
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Yearbook
Ms. Emily Messinger and Ms. Lauren Mortimer are the advisors.
Yearbook is open to any 7th or 8th grade students who are truly interested in working together collaboratively on creating the 2023-2024 NAMS Yearbook. Students will be designing, writing, taking pictures and gathering information throughout the year. -
"What's So Cool About Manufacturing?"
This club meets as-needed and Mr. Christian Bensing is the advisor. Please note this club has a separate sign-up process. Joining this club takes place during the middle of Trimester 1 of the school year.