Sussex County Vocational Technical School District

SUSSEX COUNTY VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Sussex Technical High School has a vibrant student activities scene, centered around more than 25 different clubs and organizations – some extra-curricular and some co-curricular, tied to academic or technical subjects.

Select a club below for more information.

Instructor: Chris Aiken Meet times: 10 weeks during winter sports season, Dates TBD (Thursdays)

Students pay $7 each week to rent shoes and bowl three games.  This is an excellent opportunity to have some fun and meet new people.  Transportation is provided on a limited basis and students will return to school to ride the activity buses.

Instructor: Nick PegelowMeet times: As necessary for competitions

BPA is for students pursuing careers in business management, office administration, information technology, and other related fields.

Instructor: Sara Rose Meet times: Every Wednesday (pm)

We prepare music for portions of the winter and spring concert as well as multiple community performances throughout the year (examples: Renaissance Faire, Governor’s Prayer Breakfast, Black History month concert with the Southern Delaware Chorale).

Class of 2026 AdvisorInstructor:  Meghan FelicianciMeeting Times:  Monthly

Homecoming, 8th Open House, Prom, Sr Picnic, Adopt A Highway, Graduation, etc.

Class of 2025 AdvisorInstructor: Meghan FelicianiMeeting times: Monthly

Homecoming, 8th Open House, Prom, Sr Picnic, Adopt A Highway, Graduation, etc.

Class of 2024 Advisor

Instructor:  Ceocie Scott  

Meeting times: Monthly

Homecoming, 8th Open House, Prom, Sr Picnic, Adopt A Highway, Graduation, etc.

Class of 2023 AdvisorInstructor: Mark AbbottMeeting times: Monthly

Homecoming, 8th Open House, Prom, Sr Picnic, Adopt A Highway, Graduation, etc.

Class of 2022 AdvisorInstructor: Amy SoniMeeting times: Monthly

 

Instructor:  Lauren MahettaMeet times: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (when shows are in progress)

ST Drama produces three or more productions a year including a Fall Play, Winter Musical, and Spring One-Act Showcase. In addition to our performance slate, ST Drama conducts workshops focused on acting, improvisation, audition preparation, and dance. We take several fieldtrips a year to experience professional productions in Wilmington, Philadelphia, and New York City. There are opportunities for student involvement as performers, musicians, stage crew, hair/make-up, costume design, and light and sound technicians. ST Drama is a welcoming, inclusive, and accepting community of learners open to all.

Instructor:  Sam KingMeet times: As necessary for event planning

Ducks Unlimited is a community service organization dedicated to the protection of wildlife and waterfowl habitat.  The club plans and hosts a fundraising event to benefit DU in their mission, as well as volunteering for youth outreach events.

Instructor:  Beth BendistisMeeting Times:During class time and after school as needed to prepare for competitions, conferences and community service events (approximately 2X/monthly)

Educators Rising is a Career and Technical Student Organization designed for students interested in pursuing a career in the field of education.  Chapters participate in local, state and national competitions and conferences.

Instructor:  Meghan FelicianiMeeting Times:  Monthly (First Thursday of the month)

We are focusing on empowering the young generation and demonstrating ways that they can be a change since we are the future. We will teach them how to create change and inspire them to be better. We will do monthly service projects that would be related to our lessons of empowerment.

 

Instructor: Chris Aiken/Seth DaiseyMeet times: Wednesday Evenings (after practice)

We seek to make disciples through our methods of engaging, equipping and empowering coaches and athletes to know and grow in Christ and lead others to do the same.

Instructor: GL JeffersonMeet times: As necessary for competitions and events

FFA is a dynamic youth organization that changes lives and prepares members for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

FFA develops members’ potential and helps them discover their talent through hands-on experiences, which give members the tools to achieve real-world success.

Instructor: T J Dukes / Matt KingMeet times: Tuesdays after school

The Gaming Club invites students of all grade levels to come hang out in a fun, friendly environment once a week, after school.  The purpose of the club is to have fun playing games with other like-minded students.  Games can include board games, trading card games, video games, and more.  Some tabletop and card games are provided, but students are able to bring in their own games and/or video game consoles.  Weekly participation is not required.

Instructor:  Millie PasswatersMeeting Times:  Monthly

Community Service

 

Instructor:  Dennis RedingtonMeeting Times:  As needed for individual help, but meetings are held monthly November-January with the state meet in March/April

Instructor:  Nancy MassaroMeeting Times:  will be determined after election of Student Executive Board

The advisors have the responsibility for collecting membership fees, overseeing fundraising events, organizing field trips to local nursing homes at the holidays, attending national conference if one is allowed, and registering all students into national databases and paying for membership. Lastly, both advisors are responsible for overseeing the organization of a senior dinner where those graduating receive sash/cord and portfolio from the national societies.

Instructor:  Nancy Massaro, Lauren LinsMeeting Times:  Meeting Agenda will be set upon election of Student Executive Board
The advisors have the responsibility for collecting membership fees, overseeing fundraising events, organizing field trips to local nursing homes at the holidays, attending national conference if one is allowed, and registering all students into national databases and paying for membership. Lastly, both advisors are responsible for overseeing the organization of a senior dinner where those graduating receive sash/cord and portfolio from the national societies.

Instructor:  Stephanie PegelowMeeting Times:  TBD

Instructor:  Dennis Redington Meeting Times:  As needed for individual help with a couple of full-team meetings throughout the season (Oct-Mar). The single competition day is the first Saturday in March.

Science Olympiad is a way for students to show off their content and/or technical knowledge. Students compete in 3-5 different events from the areas of mathematics, engineering, biology, chemistry, physics, and general science fields. Please come by and check us out. We can always use more people to help us build projects and learn new material. I have competition slots for up to thirty people and room for a couple of alternates for when people can’t make it.  For more information, visit:  https://www.soinc.org/learn/c-event-short-descriptions

Instructor:  Dominique ScottMeet times: Monthly

The Student Government is responsible to the needs and interests of all students and shall conduct open meetings to ensure student involvement.  Class officer interviews are held annually.

Instructor:  Evelyn CalandraMeeting Times:  Last Wednesday of Every Month.  Packet review for potential candidates last week of November 

Activities included will be determined during the meetings.

Instructor: Kelli Gehrke Meet times: Monthly

We are still figuring out a few things but basically will being having speakers and art that support LGBTQ youth and allies.