CLUBS & TEAMS
ARISTA - Ms. Rubin
TBA
Honors Society offering Peer Tutoring
Asian Club - Mr. J. Schwartz
TBA
The Asian Club is where students with common interests come together and immerse themselves in literature, music, and art.
Badminton Club - Mr. Alexander
Tuesdays, 5:30 - 7:30, gym
Learn the sport of badminton and meet new friends.
Brazilian Club - Mr. Funes
Fridays, after school, auditorium
We dance, drum and practice Capoeira.
Chess Club - Mr. Jones
Tuesday, after school, TBA
A club dedicated to playing chess and learning how to be a better player while establishing critical thinking skills and mental discipline.
Chinese Culture Club - Ms. Hui & Ms. Young
Thursdays, after school, room 340
A club dedicated to Chinese culture - dance, music, Chinese Holidays.
Club Latino - Mr. De La Rosa
Thursdays, after school, Auditorium
A club dedicated to Latino Culture including dance and food as well as support for incoming bilingual students.
Go Club - Mr. Downes
Thursdays, after school, Library
This club will explore the geometrical/logical structure of the Platonic Universe through alternate plays of black and white stones on a 19 by 19 grid. Learn how to play go.
GSA - Gay - Straight Alliance - Ms. Williamson & Mr. Katzman
Wednesdays, after school, Auditorium Balcony
This club will promote tolerance and awareness in a safe, supportive environment.
Activities will include: day of silence, discussions/speakers, movie nights, volunteer work at local organizations.
Hiking Club - Ms. Simon, Ms. Thompson
Some Tuesdays, after school, room 303
A club dedicated to hiking inside and outside NYC. Learn how to use trail maps, hiking gear while relieving the stress of city life. Get out and get some fresh air!
Humanities Coalition for Peace & Justice - Mr. Janczewski
Tuesdays or Thursdays, after school, room 212
Join the struggle for peace and justice. Join a progressive student - teacher network!
Karate Club - Mr. Weisel
Mondays & Thursdays, after school, Yoga Room610
A club dedicated to the traditional martial art of Seido Karate. The club will learn self-defense and a philosophy of non-violence while promoting discipline, well-being, self-improvement and a healthy lifestyle.
Math Team, Mr. Romov
Wednesdays, after school, room 412
Take part in math contests: NYC Interscholastic Math League, American Math Competition
NYC Mentoring - Ms. Fletcher + Ms. Goldstick
After school one Thursday a month. Room 519
Each member is matched with a mentor from our partner corporation, The Segal Company. Most activities are between the student and his/ her mentor. Group activities include dinner, bowling and etc.
Origami Club - Mr. Angelet
TBA
A club dedicated to the art of Japanese paper folding.
Pan African Alliance - Ms. Williams
Tuesdays, after school, Room 617
Plan Events for Black History Month, have a Kwanzaa Program. The club's mission is to share the richness of the African in American experience with others!
Poetry Club - Ms. Adler
TBA - 536
Learn how to write poetry and share your work with other. The club will attend poetry readings around the city.
Smile Train - Ms. Graziano
TBA
Raise money for operations for children suffering from cleft pallet
South Asian Club - Mr. J. Schwartz
TBA
A club dedicated to the cultural diversity of the South Asian community.
Step Dance Club, Ms. Woodruff
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, after school, playground
Learn step dance for Kwanzaa, multicultural day and other competitions.
Vampire Blood Donors - Dracula
Blood drives 5 - 6 times a year. This club is open to all students 17 years or older. You must weigh more than 110lb and have a Social Security #.
The next whole blood drive is on December 16th.
Stop by room 617 to sign up!
Teams
Bayard Rustin Educational Complex
Student Association
Mr. Ortiz, Athletic Director
Our school has some of the best athletic teams in the City. If you are interested in trying out for a team, talk to Mr. Ortiz, our Athletic Director.
Fall Sports
Girls' JV Volleyball, 9th & 10th graders only - Coach Williams
Girls' Varsity Volleyball - Coach Sylvester
Coed Bowling - Coach Ortiz-Del Valle
Boys' Varsity Soccer - Coach Moody
Winter Sports
Boys' Varsity Basketball - Coach Ortiz-Del Valle
Girls' Varsity Basketball - Coach Sylvester
Boys' JV Basketball - Coach Ortiz
Spring Sports
Girls' Varsity Handball - Coach Ortiz-Del Valle
Boys' Varsity Volleyball - Coach Ortiz
Girls Varsity Tennis - Coach Sylvester
Boys' Varsity Baseball - Coach Merchant
Girls' Varsity Softball - Coach Polsonetti
Girls' Varsity Soccer - Coach Schwartz