Clubs and Activities

Teens A.C.T. (Advocating Change Together) is a new student led club whose goal is to improve student wellness on campus and in everyday life. Students will meet to discuss current trends affecting high school students and create positive ways to make a difference. Students will have a voice and opportunity to take action to create a healthier school environment.  

American Culinary Federation (ACF)
The American Culinary Federation (ACF) is a professional organization for chefs and cooks. Founded in 1929, ACF promotes the professional image of American chefs worldwide through education of culinarians at all levels. ACF is the largest professional chefs’ organization in North America. ACF offers culinary competitions, certification, national apprenticeship programs, regional and national event magazines and much more to help foster the growth of professional chefs and the foodservice industry.

Art Club
Keefe Regional Technical School’s Art Club offers any and all students the chance to pursue their creativity in an open studio setting. Each week after school, we open up the Graphic Design Shop to allow interested students to work in a number of media. Drawing, sketching, painting, and computer graphics are just of the few of the many types of art created each week. The only requirement for joining us is a desire to be creative and express yourself through your art.

Business Professionals of America
Business Professionals of America is a national student organization composed of state associations and local chapters serving persons pursuing careers in business and office occupations. The mission of BPA is to contribute to the preparation of a world-class workforce through the advancement of leadership, citizenship, academic and technological skills. Members participate in individual and team competitions in different business fields ranging from accounting and administrative assistant to web site development and word processing. BPA  programs include local, district, state, and national competitions in which students demonstrate occupational and leadership skills.

The Keefe Tech Chorus club meets every week to prepare and sing acappella versions of popular songs. The chorus aims to perform twice a year- once in December and once in May. All are welcome regardless of experience! The chorus club provides a wonderful opportunity to meet new people and create beautiful music together!

Participants will have the opportunity to be part of a choreographed routine at student activities.

Engineering Club
Interested students are welcome to join the Engineering Club, which meets weekly during second and third terms. Engineers are problem- solvers who design and build. They use computers to design and test products. As a career-technical student, you have practical hands-on skills to help you solve problems. In the Engineering Club, you can use these skills as you learn to use and apply CAD in the construction of small projects made of wood, metal, and plastic.

Future Farmers of America
The Keefe Regional Technical School FFA focuses on promoting agricultural education. The FFA empowers students to create a future for themselves. FFA works hand in hand with agricultural education; its impact reaches far beyond preparing employees for the various opportunities available in the Green industry. FFA offers leadership development, personal growth, and career preparation. FFA is a national organization of 450,000 members preparing for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture. The FFA's mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for leadership, personal growth and career success. FFA programs include local, district, state, and national competitions in which students demonstrate occupational and leadership skills

Games Club
The Games Club is designed to provide a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere where students can socialize and share their gaming interests. Common games played are D&D, Magic the Gathering, chess, and Mario Kart. Students are also encouraged to try out new board and card games. The club is open to all students regardless of their experience or playing ability.

Interact Club
Interested students are welcome to join the Interact Club. The goal of the club is to offer students an opportunity to participate in various community service projects. The members of the Interact Club meet twice a month to plan and implement community outreach projects. Students may participate as regular members or participate in individual outreach activities.

Japanese Club
The Japanese club is a place to come learn about the Japanese language and culture! Students learn how to read and write in Japanese. Some activities we do are write haikus in Japanese, make origami using Japanese directions, eat Japanese snacks, and watch Japanese anime and live action. This club is open to all interested students regardless of whether or not they have any prior knowledge of the language or culture.

National Honor Society
The Keefe Regional Technical School Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) was started in 1986. The NHS is a nationwide association sponsored by the National Association of Secondary School principals. It is dedicated to promoting appropriate recognition of students who demonstrate outstanding Character, Scholarship, Leadership, and Service. The NHS encourages students to grow academically and intellectually.

Membership in the NHS is an honor bestowed on 11th and 12th grade students who have been nominated for membership based on their good character, leadership, service and an academic average grade of 87.5 or better. Each spring the NHS Faculty Council meets to vote on student nominations. The Keefe Regional Technical School NHS does no fundraising; it is completely funded by the school. The Keefe Regional Technical School NHS organizes activities of interest to its members and is an active service organization.

People for LGBTQ+ Acceptance (PLA)

Teens ACT is a student led club whose goal is to improve student wellness on campus and in everyday life. Students will meet to discuss current trends affecting high school students and create positive ways to make a difference. Students will have a voice and opportunity to take action to create a healthier school environment.

Project Adventure
Project Adventure provides opportunities for those of all skill levels to experience different and exciting outdoor activities. Skiing and snowboarding are the most popular activity and the club participates in approximately 3 to 4 ski trips a year. Other activities have also included, but are not limited to, white water rafting, mountain biking, mountain climbing, hiking, bike trips, roller skating and snow tubing. Both students and staff are members of this outing club which provides occasions for fun and socialization.

Advisor: Krishna Soares

Mission
The Keefe Tech SOCO club strives to unite not only through words, but through action and activism as well. Our goal is to serve as a safe space in which we encourage dialogue and a new understanding of what it means to be African American or of African descent in today’s society. Our hope is to not only better understand others but ourselves. Our purpose is to convey a message of tolerance and acceptance. While upholding our core values; esteem, benevolence, and compassion. BSU’s mission isn’t bounded by the walls of our school. 

Vision
SOCO's vision is to develop a platform that voices concerns, accomplishments, and activism. That stimulates acceptance, tolerance and solidarity in communities of color that isn’t bound to our school campus. 

Student Ambassador Program
Student Ambassadors are a group of students selected to represent Keefe Regional Technical School during our recruitment season. They are required to write and present speeches to prospective eighth graders and school administrators in our five sending towns. They are selected through recommendations made by faculty and Guidance staff. It is an honor to be chosen as a student ambassador. In this role, they develop leadership qualities as well as excellent presentation skills.

Student Council
The Student Council is active in service to the school and the community. Six members at each grade level are elected by their fellow students to serve as class officers. They meet with others to plan, sponsor, and coordinate all student activities. The Student Council may speak for the student body. The officers are elected by the Council each school year.  Yearly activities include the Food Drive, Spirit Week, Pep Rally, Advocates Holiday Party, and the annual Top Shop Competition. Members may also attend the annual state leadership conference, as well as other leadership opportunities. 

Advisor: Ms. Hargrove & Mr. McGrath

Students in this activity produce the school’s yearbook.

Activities include: Design and layout, Scheduling, logistics, Goal setting, Organization, Color Studies, Collaboration, Photography, Public speaking, Attendance at school events, Book Production, Budgeting, Sales & Distribution.