Clubs & Activities
Fairfield Prep encourages its students to participate in the various extracurricular activities offered. Extracurricular activities enable a student to discover new talents and make new friends.
Read/download the Clubs & Activities brochure.
Throughout the school year, new extracurriculars are developed and introduced to the student body by students and faculty. Inquiries concerning extracurricular activities should be addressed to Mr. Corey Milazzo.
If you are interested in starting a new club please complete a New Club Proposal and submit it to Mr. Milazzo in B102. New club proposals are accepted during the first weeks of January and May.
Starting a New Club
Throughout the school year, new extracurriculars are developed and introduced to the student body by students and faculty. Inquiries concerning extracurricular activities should be addressed to the Mr. Corey Milazzo.
If you are interested in starting a new club please complete a New Club Proposal and submit it to Mr. Milazzo in the Student Life Center.
Club List
Name of Moderator: Ms. Cassandra Kinskey-Lebeda ckinskeylebeda@fairfieldprep.org
Student Leaders: Maks Mackenna, Hank Shantz, Alex Wong Meeting Place: McLeod Innovation Center, 3D Printing RoomTypical weekday of meetings: Tuesdays, after school
3D Printing is a method of creating three dimensional objects using a computer-created design. In this club, one of our many goals is to help members get comfortable with the conceptualization of what 3D printers can do, but also to have fun while learning a valuable skill. Throughout the year, we hope to hold events and competitions that allow club members to showcase their skills!
Name of Moderator: Ms. Jayne Penn & Mr. Ruben Goodwin
Student Leaders: Khare Blank '25 & Jaxon Thomas '25
Meeting Place: B207
Typical weekday of meetings: Tuesdays
Student Leaders: Khare Blank '25 & Jaxon Thomas '25
Meeting Place: B207
Typical weekday of meetings: Tuesdays
AACC is one of three clubs that help to promote diversity in the schools by addressing issues pertinent to each culture. Although the title of each organization is ethnic specific, the clubs are designed to foster integration of students of all backgrounds, regardless of color, into the SEED Program.
Architecture and Engineering Club
Name of Moderator: Mrs. Rinat Levy Cohen and Ms. Cassandra Kinskey-Lebeda
Student Leaders: Nate Moore and Luke Van Dussen
Meeting place: McLeod Innovation Center
Typical weekday of meetings: Every other Thursday, after school
This club will primarily be held in the McLeod Innovation Center and will consist of in-club competitions. Competitions will include topics such as structural support projects to see whose structure can remain structural sound the longest. Secondly, we will have real architects that will speak to students about being an architect in the real world so that club members can learn and ask questions!
Name of Moderator: Ms. Margaret Rosario and Mrs. Melissa Goodwin
Student Leaders: Bryan Marin
Meeting Place: X204b
Typical weekday of meetings: Mondays, after school
ASPIRA is one of three clubs that help to promote diversity in the schools by addressing issues pertinent to each culture. Although the title of each organization is ethnic specific, the clubs are designed to foster integration of students of all backgrounds, regardless of color, into the SEED Program.
Aviation Club
Name of Moderator: Mr. Brian Chap
Student Leaders: David Bonito '25, Ryan Voytek, Andrew Hsu
Meeting place: X309
Typical weekday of meetings: Wednesdays, after school
The main goal of the Aviation club is to inspire students who are interested in becoming pilots. The Aviation Club provides a foundation in flight training and knowledge, through flight simulators, teaching the basics of aviation, airport tours of Sikorsky Memorial Airport, and hopefully a collaboration with Avia Flight Academy. This club is designed to help students learn more about aviation and learn skills that will help their future flight careers take off!
Name of Moderator: Mr. John Meyers
Student Leaders: Jack Waiksnis and Leon Protiva
Meeting place: Nutmeg Bowl (Fairfield)
Typical weekday of meetings: Tuesday and Thursday (December-March)
The Fairfield Prep Bowling Team meets every Tuesday for matches and Thursday for practice from December to March at Nutmeg Bowl in Fairfield. All students and all skill levels welcome!
Name of Moderator: Mr. Dave Houghton
Student Leaders: Tyler Morris & Ben Davenport
Meeting Place: McLeod Innovation Center
Typical weekday of meetings: Twice a Month
The Fairfield Prep Business Club seeks creative and passionate students and guides them in the process of creating a successful business. Presentations and conversations with guest speakers and workshops on business and entrepreneurship will allow members to build on their ideas and better their understanding of how to create and run a business. Members will have an optional opportunity to create a presentation and present their idea or business in a Shark Tank-like competition where a select group of judges will select a winner. Members can work together in a group (maximum of four) or solo. Opportunities for club members throughout the year include: hosting your own guest speakers, helping to run fundraisers and drives, and networking opportunities with business professionals. Overall, the goal of the Business Club is to help students realize their creative innovations and build a business of their own!
Name of Moderator: Mrs. Melissa Goodwin
Meeting Place: X204b
Typical weekday of meetings: Twice a year, other than service required
Meeting Place: X204b
Typical weekday of meetings: Twice a year, other than service required
Cardinal Key is open to all students, but freshmen. Cardinal Key members serve as service ambassadors to the school and are called upon from the Director of Admissions, the Fairfield Prep President, and the Development Office.
Name of Moderator: Mr. Jamie Whiteman
Student leaders: Andrew Hsu ‘26 & Rudy Swaggerty '26
Meeting Place: X308
Typical weekday of meetings: Tuesdays after school.
Chess club is a club for all lovers of the simple game of chess. Anyone can join, especially from any skill level. We have both veterans of the game as well as beginners. Some of our leaders will even explain the game to anyone who has yet to learn it. In addition, if interest is there, we may host tournaments with a small prize, as well as chess puzzles to strengthen their chess brains.
Name of Moderator: Mrs. Lina Gallinelli
Student Leaders: Mohan When '27
Meeting Place: X103
Typical weekday of meetings: Monday after school
Do you think that learning Mandarin is too difficult? You may be wrong! Students, faculty, and staff are also invited to come learn how to play the traditional Chinese and American versions of Mah Jong – a popular Chinese game, learn Mandarin, and enjoy Chinese films and other aspects of Chinese culture. Meetings take place each Monday at 2:40PM in B402. Students will learn correct pronunciation of Mandarin words, the meanings of different words, food, music, and more!
Name of Moderator: Dr. Michelle Smith
Student Leaders: Jack Devine and Robbie Upton
Meeting Place: Student Life Center
Typical weekday of meetings: Every other Monday night (6:00PM-7:30PM) with set up and clean up beginning and ending 30min before/after.
The goal of Club Woofgang is to bring together Prep and communities in need. Our club seeks to form personal connections and relationships with young adults with special needs, while helping them improve social and communication skills.
Name of Moderator: Mr. Brian Hoover
Student Leaders: Jack Miller and James Callaghan
Meeting Place: B403
Typical weekday of meetings: Thursdays after school
This club is for students who are interested in creative writing. We will practice writing skills, evaluate student work and organize the Bellarmine Review, the Literary Magazine of Fairfield Prep.
Name of Moderator: Mr. Griffin Reidy greidy@fairfieldprep.org
Student Leaders: Robbie James and Chris Cope
Meeting Place: B402
Typical weekday of meetings: Thursday after school
The Debate Club is a group of students who gather once per week to debate various topics ranging from important political issues, such as whether the United States should deploy troops to Syria, to more lighthearted topics, such as whether baseball is still “America’s Pastime.” Students also enter to compete in periodic interscholastic debate tournaments. All new members are welcome.
Name of Moderator: Mr. Bob Ford
Student Leaders: Palmer Firmender and Tyler Paterson
Meeting Place: X309
Typical weekday of meetings: Tuesdays from 2:45-3:15 p.m.
The Ecology Club endeavors to perform in-depth analyses regarding ecological topics impacting our world today. The analyses will focus on particular case studies or specific topics in a micro sense, versus a more general, observational approach. Throughout the year, the Ecology Club hosts field trips to local sites with the possibility of expanding to overnight trips to sites such as Yellowstone National Park.
Name of Moderators: Mr. Anthony Dotolo and Mrs. Maura O’Connor
Student Leaders: Joe Marotta and Robbie Donahue
Meeting Place: X302
Typical weekday of meetings: Tuesday mornings at 8:00AM
The Environmental club is dedicated to creating solutions for sustainability problems present in our everyday lives. Club initiatives are student driven, and are designed to foster stewardship of our common home. Members engage in strategic planning, outreach, and project implementation, with the ultimate goal of supporting the Church’s social teachings on the interconnectedness of all things.
Name of Moderator: Jessica Cuntrera
Student Leaders:
Meeting Place: Esports Lab in McLeod
Typical weekday of meetings: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3-5 p.m.
Fairfield Prep’s Esports Team competes against fellow high schools nationwide in the Rocket League. Our team offers a unique experience by placing a strong emphasis on mindset and fostering emotional, mental, and spiritual endurance. Through training and practicing, we aim to build a supportive community that not only sharpens our gaming skills but also strengthens our ability to handle challenges both on and off the virtual field.
Name of Moderator: Mr. Sean MacKenzie
Student Leaders: Ryan Oshinskie, Andrew Barry, and Jamie Cristini
Meeting Place: Fairfield YMCA
Typical Weekdays of meetings: Fridays once a month
The Fairfield Connections Club allows social opportunities to people with Special Needs. The club events are held one Friday a month, often hosted at Prep. The events consist of social interactions between the Fairfield Prep students and the SEPTA members. Activities at the events include playing basketball in the gym and playing board games. The events run from 7-8:30 pm, service hours are awarded to consistent attendees.
Name of Moderator: Mrs. Megan Callahan and Mrs. Maura O’Connor
Student Leaders: Adam Waldron
Meeting Place: B203 Typical Weekdays of meetings: Every other Thursday at 2:45PM
The FP Fashion club is meant engage those who have an interest in the fashion scene and want to become deeply invested in learning more! We host interviews, design clothes, run a clothing drive for those in need and so much more – we even hope to start Prep's own online fashion magazine! This club is for those who are already into fashion or those who just want to know the hype around certain brands and fashion icons and how to look stylish. All of that is here in the FP Fashion Club!
Name of Moderator: Ms. Kathleen Jackson
Student Leaders: Axel Tabaschek and Daniel DeRosa
Meeting Place: B103
Typical weekday of meetings: Thursdays, after school
Our goal is to teach fishing to students at Fairfield Prep. At our meetings, we go over the fundamental details that help students catch the fish they’re after! This club does not currently offer, host, or promote fishing trips.
Name of Moderator: Dr. Michelle Smith and Mr. Ruben Goodwin
Student Leaders: Tim Spahn
Meeting Place: B105
Typical weekday of meetings: TBD
Full Court Peace strives to unite, strengthen and educate local communities through basketball. We sponsor local teams and fund them with jerseys, basketballs and all the accessories. We also do court renovations to provide communities with a court to play on, and a safe place to have fun.
Name of Coach: Mr. Griffin Reidy
Student Leaders:
Meeting Place: B402
Typical weekday of meetings: TBD
Fairfield Prep’s Gaelic Football Club is a club sport that competes in Gaelic Football, Ireland’s biggest traditional sport. The Club meets periodically throughout the year in B402, and then it meets twice per week in spring for practice at outdoor locations on campus. The highlight of the Club’s season is the high-school state-championship tournament played annually in June at the Fairfield County Irish Festival. The Club has experienced great success, capturing three state titles over the past four years. All new members are welcome; no prior experience is required.
Name of Moderator: Mr. Peter Francini
Student Leader: Matt Mazza, Matt Mancini, and Luis Brea
Meeting Place: B104
2022 Build Dates and Times:
October 15th
November 12th
November 19th
April 29th
May 13th
June 9th
The mission of the Habitat for Humanity Club is to put God’s love into action by bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Habitat’s vision is of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Habitat governs on these basic principles: 1.) Demonstrate the love of Jesus Christ; 2.) Focus on shelter; 3.) Advocate for affordable housing; 4.) Promote dignity and hope; 5.) Support sustainable and transformative development. All volunteers must be 16-years of age by the build date.
Name of Moderator: Mrs. Lynne Chesbro
Student Leaders: Nic Vittoria
Meeting Place: McLeod Printing Room, X01
Typical weekday of meetings: Friday morning at 8:00AM
This club is open to all students who want to work on the production of our 208 page Hearthstone yearbook. Staff members take pictures at various events/activities, write copy and captions for each section of the book, design layouts, etc. The yearbook staff meets once a week (choice of editors) all year long to work on the yearbook as a group. Staff members are also be expected to work on their assignments from home throughout the year in order to meet our deadlines.
Name of Moderator: Mrs. Lynne Chesbros
Student Leaders: Luke Van Dussen and Charlie Caporrino
Meeting Place: B202
Typical weekday of meetings: Tuesdays after school
Herren Project Clubs create a peer network in schools to empower youth to make healthy choices. They encourage overall wellness, development of coping skills and leadership in schools and communities. Through club meetings and events, students learn about healthy choices, decision-making skills, stress management, self-care, and empowerment. This allows them to cope with life’s challenges in a positive way while remaining substance-free. The school communities that form within Herren Project Clubs motivate students to be true to themselves and support one another. www.herrenproject.org
Name of Moderator: Mrs. Rinat Levy Cohen and Ms. Cassandra Kinskey-Lebeda
Student Leader: Sebastian Rodriguez
Meeting Place: McCleod Innovation Center – X03
Typical weekdays of meetings: Tuesdays, 8AM-8:30AM and Fridays, 2:45PM-3:30PM
Students compete in the Sikorsky Engineering STEM challenge. The team is provided with a design challenge in which monthly deadlines of progress must be met, with a final demonstration of the created product. The entire engineering process is followed including brainstorming, design, prototype, reiteration and also contains use of 3D modeling, circuit design, and electronic sensors.
Name of Moderator: Mr. Corey Milazzo
Student Leaders: Adam Waldron
Meeting Place: Brissette Gym, The Hill, The Quad
Typical weekday of meetings: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (depending on weather)
The Intramural Program runs throughout the year and is divided by three seasons:
Fall: Wiffle Ball
Winter: Knee Hockey
Spring: Flag Football
All students who are not in-season for a varsity sport may participate in the Intramural Program. E-mails and announcements will be made by Mr. Milazzo to open up registration before the start of each season. Students are invited to form a team with friends and compete for a trophy in each sport!
Name of Moderator: Mr. Griffin Reidy
Student Leaders: Jack Hickey and Garrett Cannon
Meeting Place: B402
Typical weekday of meetings: TBD
The Irish Cultural Club typically meets twice per month to discuss topics related to Irish history, current events and sports. The Club also helps to sponsor an Irish traditional music benefit in aid of the Irish charity Trócaire, and its members represent Fairfield Prep by marching in Bridgeport’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. All new members are welcome.
Name of Moderator: Mr. Christopher Altieri, Mr. Corey Milazzo, Dr. Michelle Smith
Student Leaders: Joe Marotta, Colin Markelon, Oliver Mascera, Christian Borges
Meeting Place: B102
Typical weekday of meetings: Wednesdays at 2:35PM
Benvenuto! The Italian Cultural Club meets once a week to learn about Italian and Italian-American culture through film, food, and phrases. Members will learn geography, watch Italian and Italian-American films, take cooking classes and practice casual conversation in the Italian language. During the year, the club takes a trip to Boston’s North End to explore the Italian sector and New York’s famous Arthur Avenue for La Festa di San Giuseppe (Saint Joseph’s Day). Plans for 2022-2023 include a trip to New Haven, a Habitat for Humanity build, a first-ever Quad Block Party, and collaboration with Lauralton Hall’s Italian Club.
Name of Moderator: Mr. Dan Horstmann
Meeting Place: B304
Typical weekday of meetings: Tuesdays 6:00-7:30pm
Meeting Place: B304
Typical weekday of meetings: Tuesdays 6:00-7:30pm
Jazzuits produce multiple concerts each year; 2 at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts in addition to competitions at local jazz festivals and other school events. We focus year‐round on performing varieties of genres but the majority of music is from the jazz genre. Since this is a year‐long commitment, auditions are held at the beginning of the current year. Musicians involved in the group audition on one of the following instruments: Saxophone (Bari, Alto, or Tenor), Trumpet, Trombone, guitar, piano, drumset, bass guitar/upright bass. Expectations for instrumentalists are that they are able to read music, and are open to learning jazz music theory as well as improvisational skills.
Name of Moderator: Mrs. Kelly Glazer
Student Leader: Charles Wen
Meeting Place: X303
Typical weekday of meetings: Wednesdays at 2:35PM
The Fairfield Prep Math Team competes against thirty other schools in Fairfield County. Competitions are on the first Wednesday of the month and they start in October and end in March. At the end of the 6th competition, the top half qualify for the State competition and Regional tournaments. Each competition consists of 6 rounds with topics varying from Algebra to Calculus, along with a team round. All strong math participants are welcome to join!
Name of Moderator: Mr. John Pellegrino
Student Leaders: Nick Guatliere, Max Mihalov, Will Cristini, Patrick Godson, Pierce Gremse and Finneas Wright
Meeting Place: X06
Typical weekday of meetings: Mondays at 2:45
The FP Media Club will give students the opportunity to produce their own media content for the Prep community. There are multiple productions to be involved in, such as a news show, sports broadcasting, photography, and podcasting. New ideas are also welcome! The club will meet every Monday to discuss shows and scheduling, while writing, filming, editing is done throughout the year. The club also plans to have trips to film studios, invite guest speakers from the media industry, and compete in national student media competitions. Upcoming Productions: Prep Talk: A quarterly news show covering Prep events, interviews with faculty, and variety segments. FP Gametime: Student-run sports broadcasting program, livetsreams Prep games and films highlights interviews with student-athletes and coaches FP Overtime: A sports wrap-up show covering Prep’s sports team each season.
Name of Moderator: Mr. Brian Chap
Student Leaders: Farrell Nivrose
Meeting Place: X404
Typical weekday of meetings: Every other Wednesday
Mental Health issues amongst adolescents are continuing to become more known. The Mental Health Awareness Club seeks to combat the stigma associated with issues like depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, OCD, and more. The club will meet once every two weeks to discuss mental health topics and participate in activities which promote wellness.
Name of Moderators: Mr. Paul Denby
Student Leader: Ryan Riccio and Robbie James
Meeting Place: B303
Typical weekday of meetings: Tuesdays, after school
Model United Nations is an academic competition in which students can learn about diplomacy, international relations and issues, and the United Nations by confronting international crises and challenges as they would on the real world stage. M.U.N. involves and teaches researching, public speaking, debating, and writing skills, in addition to critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership abilities. The club meets every Tuesday to engage in simulations of the U.N. and other international bodies and to prepare for various Model U.N. competitions, such as those held at the University of Connecticut, Yale University, and Boston College.
Name of Moderator: Mr. Anthony Dotolo
Student Leaders: Liam Hendricks
Meeting Place: McLeod Innovation Center
Typical weekday of meetings: Tuesdays after school
Tuesdays after school The Mountain Biking club will take trips to downhill mountain bike parks and local cross country mountain bike trails. This club is a seasonal club; therefore it will only meet during the fall and spring. Meeting dates will be on Tuesdays after school in the McCleod Innovation Center. Members do not need to know how to mountain bike to join, they just need to know how to ride a bike! Members will also learn how to fix up their own bikes during club meetings. There is a mandatory waiver to be filled out before students can join Mountain Biking Club – please contact Mr. Dotolo at the email address above for the waiver.
Name of Moderator: Mr. Dan Horstmann
Student Leaders: TBD
Meeting Place: B304
Typical weekday of meetings: Monday rehearsals
Welcome to all musicians (no audition needed) including, but not limited to: singers, guitarists, bassists, drummers, and all other instrumentalists! Faculty, administrators, and students alike prepare music for the school‐wide masses and other liturgies. It is encouraged as a year‐long commitment, however you can come and go as you are able. Rehearsal schedules are determined by the occurrences of school masses.
Name of Moderator: Mr. John Pellegrino
Student Leaders: Nic Vittoria and Matthew Mancini
Meeting Place: X06
Typical weekday of meetings: Before or after school. Updates will be sent out.
No Preparation: A Fairfield Prep Podcast creates podcast episodes interviewing teachers, students, alumni, and others. We also create videos for our YouTube account to bring more entertainment to the student body. We aim to provide opportunities for others to explore the media world and understand how a production team works. Students will also get to learn some of the basics of film making.
Name of Moderator: Ms. Kathleen Jackson and Mr. Kevin Kery
Student Leaders: Luis Brea
Meeting Place: B103
Typical weekday of meetings: Mondays at 2:40 pm
The Philosophy Club discusses social justice issues among many other topics pertaining to how we, as human beings, understand the world around us. Students have the opportunity to participate in an annual Ethics Bowl hosted in alternating years by Yale and UCONN. Teams compete to earn points based on sound arguments. Moral issues are debated through a series of rounds until a there is a winner. The Philosophy Club prepares for this event throughout the fall with the Ethics Bowl taking place in January.
Name of Moderator: Mr. Caleb Jackson
Student Leaders: Junwen Diao
Meeting Place: X402 and X304
Typical weekday of meetings: Thursdays after school
The Physics Club invites all students interested in Physics to have a place for discussion, create projects, and share their knowledge and love of physics with others. Club members will brainstorm new topics or physics problems each week, offering up a new challenge each meeting! In addition to weekly meetings, the Physics Club hopes to compete in the Yale Physics Olympics!
Name of Moderator: Mr. Rudolph J. Mauritz IV and Mr. Paul Denby
Student Leaders: Luis Brea and Kyle Elliott
Meeting Place: B303
Typical weekday of meetings: Thursdays, after school
The Political Awareness Society is dedicated to furthering an interest in politics, government, and current events on local, state, national and international levels through discussion, debate and various other activities. Over the years the society has hosted many guest speakers from the world of politics. It has also organized debates involving representatives from various political parties and it has conducted mock elections involving the entire student body. The society also produces Prep’s only political newspaper, Zeitgeist, which is a forum for students to share in an op-ed format their views on various political issues and happenings.
Name of Moderator: Mrs. Megan Hoover
Meeting place: B301
Typical weekday of meetings: Monday through Friday 3:30-5:30
Prep Players produces two full scale theatrical productions each year at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. In the fall, we focus on a straight play which is presented in November in the Wien Experimental Theatre, a flexible black box theatre which seats 120. Auditions for the fall show are held in early September. In the spring, we produce a musical which is performed in the Kelley Theatre, an 800 seat proscenium house. The musical is presented in May, with auditions held in January/February. Students can get involved by auditioning for a production or by working on the various technical elements of the show. There are also opportunities to participate in acting workshops, travel to New York to see shows, and work on improvisation.
Name of Moderator: Mrs. Megan Hoover and Mr. Kevin Kery
Student Leaders:
Meeting Place: B301
Typical weekday of meetings: Fridays after school
REIGNS is one of three clubs that help to promote diversity in the schools by addressing issues pertinent to each culture. Although the title of each organization is specific, the clubs are designed to foster integration of students of all backgrounds into the SEED Program. REIGNS is a place for all students to openly discuss LGBT issues and promote diversity, inclusiveness, and education. The club seeks to raise awareness to protect and respect all students, regardless of sexual orientation or gender expression. Meetings focus on exploring LGBT history, literature, or current events for discussion and reflection.
Name of Moderator: Mr. Anthony Dotolo
Student Leaders: Sebastian Rodriguez and Brendan Vinoski
Meeting Place: Robotics Lab X03
Typical weekday of meetings: Mondays and Thursdays after school
Members work to design, build, and program a robot to compete in competitions which usually take place in late February and early March as part of the First Tech Challenge (FTC). Each year in September, FTC releases a video which describes the various tasks which the robot must perform in order to earn points in the competition. Past tasks have included pushing bowling balls, hanging rings, balancing blocks, and scaling walls.
Name of Moderator: Mr. Michael Verselli
Student Leaders: Erick Pacheco
Meeting Place: B304
Typical weekday of meetings: Monday after school jam session 2:45-3:15 p.m., Alternate Thursdays 6-7:30 p.m.
A club where students can get together to have fun while rock climbing and hanging out with each other. No previous experience is necessary; students can rent gear from Rock Climb Fairfield or can bring their own climbing gear.
Name of Moderator: Mr. Stephen Soto
Student Leader: Gavin Toscano and Tomas Galloza
Meeting Place: X401 and Rock Climb Fairfield
Typical weekday of meetings:
A club where students can get together to have fun while rock climbing and hanging out with each other. No previous experience is necessary; students can rent gear from Rock Climb Fairfield or can bring their own climbing gear.
Name of Moderator: Brian Hoover
Student Leaders: James Callaghan
Meeting Place: B403
Typical weekday of meetings: Monday after school
This club hopes to report not only on the happenings of Prep, but also on the amazing culture in all aspects of our school. We aim to do this by immersing ourselves in specific clubs and teams to make great articles and one issue per quarter.
Name of Moderator: Mr. Mike Barston
Student Leader: Oliver Mascera
Meeting Place: McLeod Innovation Center
Typical weekday of meetings: The second Thursday of every month
Share Hope Kids is a high school community club focused on bringing awareness and partnership to underserved communities both nearby in Bridgeport and far away in Haiti. The goal is to educate students on the differences in privilege, the similarities between kids, and help to close the gap through connection, friendship, and charity.
Name of Moderator: Dr. Rinat Levy Cohen
Student Leaders: Dylan Russo and Ryan Voytek
Meeting Place: X03
Typical weekday of meetings: Thursdays 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Students compete in the Sikorsky Engineering STEM challenge. The team is provided with a design challenge in which monthly deadlines of progress must be met, with a final demonstration of the created product. The entire engineering process is followed including brainstorming, design, prototype, reiteration and also contains use of 3D modeling, circuit design, and electronic sensors.
Name of Moderator: Mr. Peter Francini
Student Leaders: Carter Goodrich and Matt Mazza
Meeting Place: TBD
Typical weekday of meetings: As needed
The Ski and Snowboard Club has transitioned to our annual “Ski and Snowboard Trip.” In March of 2023, the FP Ski and Snowboard Club traveled to northern Vermont to ski at Jay Peak, which averages 355 inches of snow each season. In addition to having the most natural snow east of the Mississippi, Jay Peak is also home to the “Pump House,” one of the largest indoor waterparks in all of New England. Skiing/riding, lodging, food (4 meals), and the water park are all included in the total cost.
Where: Jay Peak, Vermont
When: March 3rd-March 4th
What: Ski & Snowboard
Cost: TBD
Food: Meals included in the price are two dinners and two breakfasts. Lunch Saturday and Sunday can be purchased at the mountain. Dinner will be purchased on the way home from Jay Peak Sunday evening.
Lodging: Our students will stay at the Hotel Jay Resort and Conference Center
Name of Moderator: Dr. Devon McCormick
Student Leaders: Nick Gualtiere and Nate Moore
Meeting Place: SLC Conference Room
Typical weekday of meetings: Every other Wednesday after school
Star Wars club meets every other Wednesday after school to discuss all canon and legend material from a galaxy far, far away! From the episodic films to comics, TV shows and video games, there is so much to explore and discuss. If you’ve been a fan of Star Wars your whole life, or if you’re a padawan just starting to learn about the Force, please join us in the SLC Conference Room to begin your training!
Name of Moderator: Mr. Jozef Tremblay
Student Leaders:
Meeting Place: X209
Typical weekday of meetings: Wednesdays after school
The Fairfield Prep Stock Market Club will allow students to develop a fundamental understanding of the Stock Market. Members will have the opportunity to simulate real life stock trading through online simulations. These simulations have the potential to offer real scholarships to students with the highest dividends earned. The Stock Market Club will meet once a week until March and host guest speakers with years of industry experience (some who have appeared on CNBC). Join the Stock Market Club to go on cool trips and learn about what makes the financial world go around!
Name of Moderator: Mr. Kevin Altieri
Student Leaders: Liam McMahon
Meeting Place: Admissions Office
Typical weekday of meetings: First Monday of each month at 8 a.m.
The Student Ambassador Club will promote Prep to prospective students and assist the Admissions Team. The members must demonstrate passion and pride for Fairfield Prep and a desire to share that passion with others. The members of the Student Ambassador Club will serve as guides of the Prep Experience for new members of our community.
Name of Moderators: Mrs. Jennifer Mauritz and Mr. Sean MacKenzie
Student Leaders: Matt Kelly
Meeting Place: X207
Typical weekday of meetings: Friday after school
Student Government guides and coordinates student activities and assists in the proper functioning of the various class governments. The Student Government is the student body’s voice. The purpose of this organization is to foster unity among the student body, provide for student input, advocate concerns, and plan various events for students. Elections are held in the fall for the freshmen class and in the spring for sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
Name of Moderator: Mr. Stephen Soto
Student Leader: Benjamin Ackerman & Juan Mercado-Russel
Meeting Place: x401
Typical weekday of meetings: Fridays after school
The Super Smash Bros. Club is a club where students of all grade levels are welcomed to compete in the classic Nintendo fighting game Super Smash Brothers! This is the perfect place to meet friends and have fun at the end of your school week. The club provides a console and controllers to play with, but many students add to the fun by bringing games and consoles of their own. This club is a safe space for all students and welcomes players of all skill levels. Join the fun!
Name of Moderators: Mr. John Hanrahan
Student Leader: Rajan Khanna ‘23
Meeting Place: A101
Typical weekday of meetings: 2-3x per month, as announced
The Transfer Students Society enables transfer students to have an ability to take part in the Prep brotherhood. Socials and group gatherings will take place in A101 for transfer students to seek help and feel welcomed at Prep. Transferring to a new school can be difficult, but this club can help students build connections and strive during their time at Fairfield Prep!
Name of Moderators: Mrs. Katherine Brennan
Student Leader:
Meeting Place: X307
Typical weekday of meetings: Tuesdays after school
Trig Star is an annual high school mathematics competition sponsored by the National Society of Professional Surveyors based on the practical application of Trigonometry. The program recognizes the best students from high schools throughout the nation. The program acquaints students with the use and practical application of trigonometry in the surveying profession. On a few occasions, a surveying professional from Redniss and Mead (a land surveying and civil engineering firm) will come to Prep, meet with our group bringing equipment and tools to teach us how to use them. In addition, our team will work together to prepare for the Trig Star exams by practicing with trigonometry and its test applications.
Name of Moderator: Mrs. Lina Gallinelli
Student Leaders: Jason Wu, Oliver Li, Trevor Li
Meeting Place: Prep Weight Room
Typical weekday of meetings: Tuesdays at 3:00PM
Attention all weightlifters! Any Prep students who are interested or experienced in weight lifting are invited to join the Weight Lifting Club. This club is for casual weight lifters and those who strive to compete in competitions. Join us as we’ll spot you while you work to achieve your weight lifting goals!
Name of Moderator: Mr. Jozef Tremblay
Student Leaders: Matt McManus and Will Chiota
Meeting Place: McLeod Innovation Center
Typical weekday of meetings: First Monday of each month at 8 a.m.
The White Ribbon is a non-profit that provides opportunities for students to advocate for women’s equality and help put an end to the abuse of women. This club is primarily focused on bringing the White Ribbon Foundation to the attention of the Prep Community. The club will host guest speakers, information sessions, sponsor the “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” event and more!
Name of Moderator: Dr. Michelle Smith
Student Leader: Jimmy Gil
Meeting Place: Student Lift Center
Typical weekday of meetings: Every other Monday night (6:00PM-7:30PM) with set up and clean up beginning and ending 30min before/after.
The goal of Woofgang Game Club is to bring together Prep and communities in need. Our club seeks to form personal connections and relationships with young adults with special needs, while helping them improve social and communication skills.