Sponsor: Melanie Isenberger

The aim of the Penn High School Women in Engineering Club is to educate women interested in STEM fields.

The Women in Engineering Club will bring female engineering students together to mentor other students, whether in engineering classes or not, the fundamentals of engineering, like design, manufacturing, CAD, wiring, and more. Ultimately, this would let women find and expand their STEM passions.

There are no dues required for the club.

Meetings will be held twice a month.

Sponsor: Mrs. Zerfas.

Mission Statement:

The aim of the Penn High School First Aid Club is allow students to learn about First Aid and spark an interest in the medical field.

The purpose of the First Aid Club is to make Penn a safer place with more students being able to help in a crisis and to give students an opportunity to attend interactive meetings as a part of learning and developing their First Aid knowledge and skills.

Meetings are the last Gold Wednesday of the month, 7:45-8:15 a.m. in Room 168 (Mrs. Zerfas’ room).

There are no dues for the First Aid Club.

The SpongeBob Musical is a vibrant and imaginative stage adaptation of the beloved Nickelodeon cartoon SpongeBob SquarePants. With a book by Kyle Jarrow and an eclectic score featuring original songs by artists like David Bowie, Panic! at the Disco, and Cyndi Lauper, the musical brings Bikini Bottom to life in a fresh, theatrical way. The story follows SpongeBob and friends as they face the impending eruption of Mount Humongous, which threatens to destroy their underwater home. Through courage, teamwork, and optimism, SpongeBob proves that even the smallest sponge can make a big difference. Filled with humor, heart, and creative staging, The SpongeBob Musical is an energetic celebration of friendship, resilience, and the power of believing in oneself.

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In an intense and highly competitive field, Penn Science Olympiad made an incredible debut at the IU Northwest Regional.

Photo Gallery posted below.

Competing for the first time, Penn’s team delivered outstanding performances across multiple events:

 5th Place: Robin Sullivan & Allie Tessier – Botany
 5th Place: Aiden Lee & Ishita Masetty – Chem Lab
 6th Place: Allie Tessier & Madison Kuzmic – Ecology 6th Place: Toby Prince & Natalia Vogt – Geological Mapping
 6th Place: Robin Sullivan & Madison Kuzmic – Microbe Mission
 7th Place: Iniya Christopher & Alishba Syeda – Disease Detectives
 7th Place: Toby Prince & Robin Sullivan – Entomology
 8th Place: Iniya Christopher, Alishba Syeda, & Allie Tessier – Experimental Design
 8th Place: Toby Prince & Natalia Vogt – Material Science

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Sponsors: Kate Beruben and Bailey Shultz

The aim of the Penn High School’s “Wellness Wave” Club is to raise awareness about mental health and provide support through education, resources, and community engagement.

The purpose of the Club: 

• Raise school awareness on mental health.
• Help support peers through their mental health battles by providing them with resources and a safe space for discussion.
• Dig deeper into safe, helpful coping strategies.
• Organize fundraisers, drives, and community service to support mental health initiatives.

There will be club dues of $10 for the 2025-2026 school year.

Regularly scheduled meetings will be held: The first Wednesday of every month at 7:45 a.m. in one of the following locations: LGI A, LGI B, or Mrs. Beruben’s classroom.

Penn High School students excelled at the Science Olympiad competition that took place on Saturday, Jan 25, 2025, at Notre Dame.

Photo Gallery posted below

Chemistry Lab: Aidan Lee, Tobias Prince, 2nd place

The next competition is the Regional on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.

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Sponsor: Lindsay Soard

The purpose of the Crayon Box Club is to provide a space for LGBTQ+ students and allies here at Penn to have a community where they can feel safe and understood while also raising awareness. We hope to create a dedicated space for people of and supporting the community to relate to one another and find friends. 

There are no club dues.

 Regularly scheduled meetings will be held each Tuesday after school in Room 194 until 4:30 p.m. 

Advisor: Eric Shipp

The purpose of the Marine Biology Club is to educate others who are interested in any type of marine science. Whether people like the ocean, want a career in Marine Biology or meet new people, it will be a safe space for everyone. The goal is to bring awareness at Penn High School to the health of our oceans. We can even take steps here to protect the oceans, making sure that all recyclable materials go in the proper place rather than making their way to the oceans. The club aims to give all aspiring marine biologists at Penn a “central hub” to gather and learn new things, as well as create a community for all who are interested in this specific area of science.

Club dues are $5 for the 2024-2025 school year.