An organization designed to continue acts of kindness in our immediate school community. The Students Advocating a Viable Earth S.A.V.E., is Gelinas' environmental club. Its members participate in a number of activities aimed at helping the environment, such as beach clean-ups, recycling programs, food drives, and environmental fund raisers. They are also given the opportunity to explore their local environments through numerous field trips and programs of study. In the past, S.A.V.E. members have collected over 300 lbs of dog and cat food for a nearby animal shelter, have organized and ran several beach clean-ups, have taken rock climbing lessons, toured a Coast Guard station, went on guided nature hikes, and much more.
All students are welcome to join and are encouraged to invite family and friends as well.
The Jazz Ensemble consists of instrumental music students who play the trumpet, trombone, saxophone, piano, bass, guitar and drums. Program content contains the study of this unique American idiom's musical elements, including a beginning introduction to improvisation. May. This activity also serves as prepatory program for student participation in the three existing jazz ensembles at Ward Melville High School. After fulfilling their responsibilities, inductees will have an evening ceremony to celebrate their accomplishments. The French Club, participants will explore culture and cuisine of France, while learning beginning language skills.