STUDENT GOVERNMENT
The Maynard High School Student Government is a student organization that promotes student rights and responsibilities. It is made up of a student body president, vice president, secretary and treasurer who are elected school-wide. In addition, each class is represented by a president and two representatives. The students of Maynard High School, through their representatives on Student Government, have a vehicle with which they can address school-wide issues in a democratic manner.


STUDENT COUNCIL
Classes also elect a president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and two representatives. This is the governing body of the class through which its social functions are carried out.


NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
The Maynard High School Chapter of the National Honor Society recognizes members of the junior and senior classes who have demonstrated the qualities of scholarship, leadership, character, and service to both the school and the community.

Each year new members are inducted into this group. The faculty committee has determined that the qualifying average for all juniors will be a numerical average of 87, and for seniors an average of 86. All potential inductees must have attended Maynard High School for at least one year. Qualified students are invited by letter to fill out a data information sheet which will include the names of three adult references from the school and community who will verify the service, leadership and character qualities he or she possesses. All teachers are given the opportunity to comment on character, leadership and service of each applicant. A faculty committee appointed by the principal makes the final selection for membership. Students who have been inducted into a chapter of the National Honor Society in another school may transfer their membership to this chapter upon presentation of their membership card and certificate to the advisor of the National Honor Society.

A candlelight induction ceremony and reception for new members is held each fall. The National Honor Society members are expected to help with a fundraiser each year to help defray the cost of operating expenses of the chapter. They are also expected to be ready to tutor all high school/middle school students who request this service.

Dismissal of Members: Members who fall below the standard shall be promptly warned in writing by the chapter advisor and given one school semester to correct the deficiency. In the case of flagrant violation of school rules or civic laws, a member does not necessarily have to be warned, i.e. suspension from school, absences resulting in loss of credit, not attending chapter meetings and failure to participate in the National Honor Society. Members who resign or are dismissed are never again eligible for membership or its benefits.


CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Students are encouraged to participate in the co-curricular and/or extra-curricular activities of the school.
The decision to offer an extra-curricular activity belongs to the administrator and school committee based upon student interest and requests by the student government. The following activities are available to all students who are academically eligible:

Membership in the chorus is unlimited and no auditions are required. Students are expected, however, to match tones and sing in pitch. Rehearsals are held as a class block, meeting after school Tuesday through Friday. Music will include classics, traditional folk and popular music. All selections are either three or four part arrangements. Enjoyment and enthusiasm for singing are the basic goals. Students are made aware of the importance of the control of dynamics, balance and blend, articulation, good diction and expressive interpretation.


CONCERT BAND
Some band members cannot be scheduled every day because of course conflicts within their schedule. All band members are required to take either private or group lessons on their chosen instrument. Professional instructors not employed by the school department will provide the lessons. Lessons are held at the school and lesson fees are paid by each student directly to the instructor. Emphasis in the concert band is placed on the development of music skills and personal growth and self-fulfillment through the performance of music. A major event is held every spring, which includes out of state travel and performance in either a festival or in an exchange band program.

DRAMA AND MUSICAL
Whenever possible, a drama is presented in the fall and a musical is presented in the spring. Any interested student may participate in either or both of these productions. Auditions are held for selecting cast members, and rehearsals will be scheduled to avoid other school commitments or school assignments. Essential qualification includes total commitment to attending all rehearsals and enthusiasm for public performance.


STAGE BAND
Students are selected to participate in the stage band. Rehearsals are held on Thursday evening from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Music rehearsal is composed of jazz, rock and contemporary ballads. Good technical skills and musical ability and membership in the concert band are qualifications for membership.


PUBLIC PERFORMANCE
Public performances are presented by all of the above music groups at the annual winter and spring concerts. Additionally, several programs are scheduled throughout the school year in Maynard and out of town.


SPANISH CLUB
The Spanish Club is open to all students studying Spanish. The purpose of the club is to bring students together who are interested in learning more about the culture of various countries. Some activities include trips to ethnic restaurants, films, pot luck dinners, etc.


SPANISH HONOR SOCIETY
Students are eligible for induction into the Spanish Honor Society if they have maintained an 85 average for two years.


WAVM
The WAVM radio and television program at Maynard High School is open to all students. It offers a wide variety of activities including broadcasting, technical work, and working behind the scenes.

The WAVM studio is equipped with a full color, state of the art television production facility. Opportunities exist to learn camera work, studio production, lighting and editing. In addition, a complete 150 watt stereo radio station with a range of twenty-two miles is available for student use. Daily radio shows are broadcast on WAVM from 2:00-9:00 p.m.

WAVM offers an excellent opportunity for those students who merely want to dabble in the communications arts, but is also offers a tremendous head start to those who seriously want to pursue communications as a career. To date, over seventy WAVM graduates work in the communication field around the country.
Yearbook

The yearbook staff has the opportunity to learn about publishing a book. Since the yearbook is not just for the graduating class, but the entire school, students from all four grades may serve on the staff. Students learn copywriting, layout and design, photography, telemarketing and advertising . Students share in the joy of capturing the events of a school year between the pages of a book.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Trip to Nicaragua, 2005