Badminton Club: Badminton is an active sport which improves blood flow and adds strength to muscles. After a hard day of school badminton directs your focus and gives you an opportunity to exercise. This club will meet twice a week from April till June, based on Gym availability.  
Advisor: Anthony Fata

Bella Voce: Bella Voce (Treble Choir) is an auditioned group of students who perform the highest level of treble choral literature. This group performs at concerts, NYSSMA events, school assemblies, community functions, and local/national competitions. Students will be auditioned and selected by the choral director. 
Advisor: Jamie Stroffolino

Buddies by Fitness: Buddies by Fitness is a club organized to teach students how to live a healthier lifestyle through exercise and mental strength. All students are encouraged to join. Meets every Monday in the Café.
Advisor: Angelica Olmeda

Chess Club: The Chess Club provides students with the opportunity to play chess games with their peers and learn more about the game. Players of all levels are welcome, including those who are interested in learning the game. The game is a great way to exercise the mind through strategic thinking. Joining the club is something that will look great on a college application. Meets bi-weekly.
Advisor: David Ticker 

Class Of 2024: All members of the Senior Class are welcome and encouraged to attend these meetings. Students perform fundraising activities for the Senior class. Essentially, the goal of the fundraising is to earn money to offset the costs of class activities and their Senior prom. Other activities include making the Senior Homecoming banner, and keeping the entire grade level aware of issues affecting their class. Meets every Wednesday in room 312. 
Advisor: Frank Tamweber

Class Of 2025: All members of the Junior Class are welcome and encouraged to attend these meetings. Students perform fundraising activities for the Junior class. Essentially, the goal of the fundraising is to earn money to offset the costs of class activities and their Senior prom. Other activities include making the Junior Homecoming banner, and keeping the entire grade level aware of issues affecting their class. Meets Tuesdays in room 201.
Advisors: Kelly-Jean Ingram

Class Of 2026: All members of the  Sophomore Class are welcome and encouraged to attend these meetings. Students perform fundraising activities for the  class. Essentially, the goal of the fundraising is to earn money to offset the costs of class activities and their Senior prom. Other activities include making the Sophomore Homecoming banner, and keeping the entire grade level aware of issues affecting their class. Meets on Tuesdays in room 228.
Advisors: Allison Haugh, James Mazzarano, and Victoria Yip

Class Of 2027: All members of the  Freshman Class are welcome and encouraged to attend these meetings. Students perform fundraising activities for the Freshmen class. Essentially, the goal of the fundraising is to earn money to offset the costs of class activities and their Senior prom. Other activities include making the Freshmen Homecoming banner, and keeping the entire grade level aware of issues affecting their class. We meet weekly on Wednesdays in room 106.
Advisors:Terri Bauer-Lamport and Kayla Rees

Community Service Club:  The Community Service Club provides students the opportunity to get involved in school, local and national projects where helping others is the primary focus.  Students can show their leadership by organizing events as well as their compassion by participating in events designed to help others.  The club is a powerful way to get involved in making positive change with the school and community.  The club will meet twice a month to organize events.
Advisors: Marie Jankowski and Kathryn Callahan

Dance Club/Walter Panas Dance Team: The dance club is a place where students come together to learn dances from various cultures for the purpose of performing at pep rallies and other school events throughout the school year. We meet on Wednesdays after school until 3:00 pm in the PAC lobby.
Advisor: Angelica Olmeda

The Debate Club: The Lakeland District Debate Club meets during 9th period on Wednesdays in the library; with additional online meetings and practice based on experience level at mutually agreeable times. The club is the foundation of a competitive debate team that competes locally, regionally and nationally against other clubs in weekend debate tournaments. If any student is interested in participating and would like to know more please email Coach Bauschard 
Advisors: Stefan Bauschard Coach, Teri Petrucci and Gladys Duchi 

District Youth Council: Provide a link between the Board of Education, the Superintendent and the students in the district, establish a forum for the exchange of information, ideas and concerns and generate cooperative efforts for the benefit of students. Meets quarterly.

Dominoes & Vinyl: Enjoy and learn to play dominoes while listening to vinyl records. Dominoes can help improve thinking and calculative skills. We meet in once a week, every Tuesday during 9^th period in room 314.
Advisor: Kyle Baldus

Equity Club: The Walter Panas Equity Club is a student-led club with a faculty advisor that works to promote equitable practices within the high school and surrounding community for all students regardless of race, gender, abilities, sexual orientation, religious affiliations, and more. Equity Club participates in national activities like "The Day of Silence" and supports other clubs as they celebrate different events that raise awareness to various groups, like Black History Month, Women's History Month, and Pride Month. The club also strives to educate students, staff, and the surrounding community about equitable practices and inclusivity, both in everyday interactions and school curriculum. The club meets every Monday in room 106. 
Advisors:  Terri Bauer-Lamport and Jessica Stokes

Estamos Unidos: Estamos Unidos is a club that promotes Hispanic culture and supports Hispanic families in our community through service projects. Our biggest event is a baby shower that we hold in the spring to collect supplies for Open Door Family clinic in Ossining. We also collected food at Easter time last year and donated to a church in Peekskill.  We meet on Tuesdays twice a month.
Advisor: Kathleen MacDougall

FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America): FBLA is a non-profit education association of students preparing for careers in business and business-related fields. Its mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. Meets every other Monday in room 221.
Advisors: James Didonato and Barbara Caldararo

Gaming Club: A club for students interested in Gaming (video, mobile and tabletop) where we get to share our love for games with other gamers.  We meet weekly, as advisor schedules allow, on Mondays in Room 315.
Advisor: Jason Marrero 

Gender-Sexuality Alliance (GSA):  The Walter Panas High School Gender-Sexuality Alliances (GSA) is a student-led club with a faculty advisor that works to promote respect for all students. The GSA participates in national activities such as 'The Day of Silence' and 'World AIDS Day' to raise awareness, educates students and staff, and promotes respect and understanding for everyone in the WPHS community. Students may participate in social and political activities with GSA members from Lakeland High School and other area high schools. Meets Thursdays, twice a month.
Advisor: Patrick Murphy

Italian Honor Society:  The NIHS is for students who have maintained a cumulative average of 90 in their Italian classes throughout their high school career and are currently enrolled in an Italian course junior and senior year. The NIHS does various community outreach projects to promote the Italian language and culture in the school and community. Meets Tuesdays in room 205.
Advisor: Diana Palumbo

Jazz Ensemble: Students practice and learn new jazz arrangements, and participate in several concerts during the school year. This ensemble has a required weekly rehearsal.
Advisor: Patrick Murphy

Kings and Queens Club (African American Club): We celebrate African-American history, culture, music, and current events.  Our members focus on achievement in academics and school involvement in a wide variety of clubs, activities, and personal development. Membership is open to all Panas students. Meets every other week, on Thursdays.
Advisor: Brandon Thomas

Let Girls Lead: A female empowerment group that was created to foster support, achievement and awareness about women's issues, particularly those affecting young women. Let Girls Lead is a local group that is part of the larger Girls Up organization for the United Nations. The club is open to all Panas students. We meet every other Thursday in room 311.
Advisor: Tara Conlan

Library Teen Advisory Book Club: Begin your reading journey and find passion in literature. A space where young readers can discuss literature with their peers and broaden their reading horizon. Meets bi-monthly in Room 305.
Advisor: Cynthia Wilson

Marching Band: The Marching Panthers is an ensemble of instrumentalists who play at school and community functions and events with the purpose of entertaining and engaging the crowd. This ensemble meets multiple days a week after school during the fall and spring, with less frequent rehearsals in the winter months.
Advisor: Patrick Murphy

Model United Nations: Model UN is a simulation of the UN General Assembly and its other multilateral bodies where students perform an ambassador role while debating topics such as gender equality, climate action, global health, and more. Students develop public speaking and research skills, while they practice tackling major world issues. Meets every Tuesday in room 106.
Advisor: Terri Bauer-Lamport and Jessica Stokes

Musician's Spot: Musician Spot is a club for student musicians and writers who are interested in writing song lyrics, playing music or participating in jam sessions with other student musicians. We encourage students to stop by to share their musical/lyrical ideas and skills with others. Meets on Thursdays, at least three times per month. 
Advisors: John Binaso

National Honor Society:  This club is by invitation. Seniors carrying at least an 88 average at the start of their senior year may be invited. The time commitment is several hours per week. It is a national organization whose purpose is to promote the four characteristics of scholarship, leadership, character and service. Students tutor, volunteer in the community and raise funds for different charities and organizations. Meets twice a month on average. As well as having an 88 GPA, students must also have 80 hours of community service, 3 letters of recommendation, 2 teacher endorsements, a resume and a clean behavioral record. During the course of their senior year, they will need to accumulate an additional 20 hours of community service.
Advisors: Allison Haugh and Katherine Catalfamo

Panas Players, Drama Club, Stagecraft & Lighting:  These groups are all part of the Panas Players. The Panas Players are an inclusive community that become family to one another. Actors meet on a regular basis when preparing for a show; rehearsals are held daily but most actors are only called twice a week. Rehearsals involve many aspects of the show: vocals, blocking, choreography, and character development. The Stage Crew is responsible for moving the sets and running the backstage and props during the plays. The Tech Crew handles the lighting and other technical aspects of the shows. Stage Art deals with set construction, which includes painting and building. Crew meets less often than the cast of the show, in the weeks closer to the final performances. 
Advisor: Mary Golden and Jordan Singer

Panther Post: This club produces and publishes Panas’ school newspaper, Panther Post. We meet 2-3 times per month and/or more as needed to brainstorm ideas and to work on article assignments and editing.  The meeting times are posted on our google classroom and announced and the dates/times are determined based on the group needs and the timeliness of our production of a particular publication. Meets two to three times per month.
Advisors: Cristina Kraemer and Gina Cerone

Paws to the Rescue: Calling all animal lovers! Do you want to help rescue dogs find loving homes? Want to learn more about animal rescue in general? Paws to the Rescue is a club that focuses on education about animal rescue, provides volunteer opportunities, raises awareness, and organizes donation drives for local animal rescue organizations. Join us every other Thursday in Room 201 to learn more and get involved! New members always welcome. Google Classroom Code: 7fwfp5k
Advisor: Kayla Rees and Laurainne Mosca

The Philosophy Club: The Philosophy Club meets weekly and is a place where critical thinking is encouraged. Topics concerning just about everything--from the concepts of reality, truth and perception to the ideas of time, infinity and existence--are explored and discussed in a safe and respectful environment. This year the club is meeting every Wednesday right after school in Room 101.
Advisor: Donna Anderson

Robotics Club: A club for students interested in Robotic Engineering where we learn to machine, build, program (in Java), explain, and document our solution to a Robotic competition, the First Tech Challenge.  We meet weekly, as advisor schedules allow, on Thursdays in Room 315.

Advisor: Jason Marrero

SADD (Students Against Destructive Decision-Making):  SADD Club is a club that believes in the power of youth to influence peers through positive peer pressure. SADD is dedicated to spreading the word about making positive decisions about challenges in everyday life.   Focusing on alcohol, drugs, and other issues related to general wellness, students deliver education and prevention messages to their peers through school and community wide activities.  All students are encouraged to attend. We meet in room 400 after school on Wednesdays.
Advisor: KellyAnne Choper

Science Club: A fun and educational way to explore the fields of science. The Science club explores science and connects it to real world problems. We meet every Monday in room 312.
Advisor: Frank Tamweber

Science National Honor Society SNHS: Is a prominent scientific organization that will engender a new group of young thinkers who will be the future of industry, research, and scientific exploration for America. Senior Students must have taken 4 years of High School Science, maintained a science average of 90 (AP science average of 85 or better), completed 30 hours of science-related community service and 2 science- related activities, and provide 2 letters of recommendation from past high school science teachers.
Advisors: Jason Marrero and Tara Conlin

Scrabble Club: A space provided for young learners to engage in the fascinating world of scrabble. Club meets every other Friday in room 107.
Advisor: Alexandra Skiba

Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica (Spanish Honor Society): The Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (SHH) is an honor society for high school students enrolled in Spanish and is sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese. It is a club by invitation only to those seniors that are carrying at least a 90 average. The purpose of the society is to recognize high achievement of high school students in the Spanish language and to promote a continuing interest in Hispanic studies. Meets twice a month on Fridays.
Advisor: Kathleen MacDougall

Student Government (Sub Group Spirit Committee): The goal of council is to improve Walter Panas through student activities and maintain school spirit. As the needs and issues of the school vary over time, Student Government stays attuned to the pulse of the building and attempts to address current issues. Various activities include Pep Rallies, Dances and Spirit Week. Meets twice a month.
Advisor: Candie Lorenz

UNICEF CLUB: : Learn about children and the issues they face around the world; participate in community projects and fundraisers (ie. multilingual reading night at the library, notes of encouragement for a local shelter), and connect with likeminded socially conscious students. All are welcome! Meets every other Monday in room 107.
Advisor: Alexandra Skiba

Yearbook:  This club plans the yearbook pages, types and alphabetizes the names, does necessary mailings, selects and typesets students’ pictures, gathers information on sports teams and clubs to enter into the yearbook. Some students assist by taking candid photos. The commitment runs throughout the entire school year. Meets twice a month.
Advisor: Candie Lorenz