Clubs and Organizations

Doane Academy strives to help each and every student become their own, well-rounded person. In that vein, extracurricular activities provide students with the opportunity to participate and lead student clubs and organizations. Doane offers an array of organizations that foster students’ interest and talents, and reflect the student body and the mission of the school. The various clubs and organizations are run by the students for the students, with faculty members serving as advisors, and encouraging students to fill the leadership roles.

Academic Bowl Team

The Academic Bowl Team is open to all Upper School students in grades 9-12. Each February, the Academic Bowl Team competes against teams from area public and private schools in the Annual Burlington County Academic Tournament. The tournament is played in a quiz bowl fashion, students are divided into teams of four and are asked questions in an array of categories; question's values correspond to the degree of difficulty of the question.

KICS

KICS or “Kids in Community Service” (KICS) is Doane Academy’s community service organization. For more information please click here for our KICS page.

Mock Trial

The Mock Trial Program is a national program that allows high school students to experience the courtroom in a hands-on role. Open to Upper School students in grades 9-12, members participate in mock trials that are set up and structured just like a real court and bound by the same rules. Students are assigned to play the specific roles of each of the different people in a court (lawyers, witnesses, jurors, etc.). Sponsored by the New Jersey State Bar Association, Doane Academy's Mock Trial Team participates in the Vincent Apruzzese Mock Trial Competition. For more information please visit the NJSBA website at http://www.njsbf.org/educators-and-

National Arts Honors Society

The National Arts Honor Society (NAHS) is a program specifically for high school students in grades 10–12. Its purpose is to inspire and recognize those students who have shown an outstanding ability in art. The NAHS strives to help its members work toward and attain their highest potential in artistic pursuits, as well as to bring art education the school and its community. For more information visit the NAHS website at http://www.naea-reston.org/nahs.html or visit Doane Academy’s Art Department Page.

Student Ambassadors

Student Ambassadors are a select group of students who serve as school representatives at an array of events such as open houses, student shadow days, on- and off-campus community events, and visits to other schools.

Student Council

Student Council is composed of elected officers including a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer and class representatives from grades 7-12. Student Council sets the tone for the student body as a whole and works with the other student groups to plan and implement activities that help each classmate explore his/her unique potential, build class pride, and create school spirit.

Tri-M Music Honors Society

Tri-M is an international honor society that recognizes secondary school music students for their musical ability, academic excellence, school involvement, and community service. For more information visit the Tri-M website at http://www.menc.org/resources/view/tri-m-music-honor-society. Visit Doane Academy’s Choir Page and Band Department Page.

Varsity Club

Varsity Club is a selected group of Upper School scholar athletes who actively pursue leadership positions on Doane’s athletic teams. Members of the Varsity Club develop and promote a code of sportsmanship among the school community, work closely with Student Council to promote school spirit, and act as positive scholar athlete mentors to younger students.