Mathletes
Moderator: Dr. Jamile Green in addition to Dr. McFall
The purpose of the Mathletes club is to challenge and entertain mathematically interested students in high quality math competitions. Meetings will be spent preparing to compete in mathematics contests. Through participation, students can explore more options to challenge themselves, promote growth in their problem-solving skills, and become lifelong learners of math.
Academic Competition Team
Moderator: Mr. Duffy
Students compete against their peers from other Chester County schools, answering questions about literature, fine arts, history, current events, science and mathematics. Try-outs for the Varsity and JV teams are open to all high school students.
Arts Student Council
Moderator: Mrs. Amanda Grahn
Location: Art Room (510)
Arts Student Council members are appointed by the head of the Fine Arts department and assist in planning concerts, shows, exhibits and other events relating to Devon’s theater, music and fine arts student groups. All high school students are invited to join; however, leadership positions are appointed by Ms. Haroun.
Board Game Club
Moderator: Mr. JP Heil
Board game club meets once a cycle to play various board games in a relaxed environment. Board games, card games, and strategy games can be played in small groups.
Book Club
Moderator: Mrs. Grahn
Student Book Club offers students the opportunity to read and discuss books of their choosing, whether it be fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, mystery, etc. Students will also collectively decide on a book they would want to read and discuss, together.
Mission & Ministry
Moderators: Mr. Gavin & Mr. Krajczar
Mission and Ministry is designed to plan, organize, and execute all service opportunities presented to the school community. Mission and Ministry take part in the planning of our annual drives. This group helps coordinate all opportunities both in and outside of school. Interested high schoolers should contact Mr. Gentile and Mr. Gavin.
Mock Trial
Moderator: Mr. Duffy & Mr. Brendan Boston
The mission of the Mock Trial Club is to learn the fundamentals of trial skills and strategies, to improve understanding of our legal system, and to continue to successfully compete in mock trial tournaments. *Meets first quarter only, then as scheduled.
Model UN
Moderator: Mr. Brendan Boston
The Model UN club engages in an authentic simulation of the United Nations system by learning about the UN system, the skills of debate, compromise, conflict resolution and negotiation. MUN team members have fun learning about the workings of world diplomacy through the lens of current events, and participate in the Model UN conference.
Newspaper: The Devon Dialogue
Moderator: Mrs. Maddie Tantillo and Mr. Patrick Martin
The student newspaper, the Devon Dialogue, gives students a basic understanding of journalism, photography, and newspaper writing techniques. Members are encouraged to come up with stories that detail all aspects of the Devon community, including sports, clubs, op-eds, interviews, and more. Additionally, members write, edit, and layout using Adobe InDesign the issues published throughout the school year. Exceptional commitment earns students entry into the Quill & Scroll International Journalism Honor Society.
Student Council
Moderator: Mr. Schwarz
The Devon Prep Student Council is responsible for most of the student life. DPSC not only mediates between the administration, faculty, Parents Association, alumni, and the student body, but also administers and finances most of the students’ activities. Dances, tailgates, basketball games, prom, and various other activities are organized and managed by the Student Council. Student Council members, especially the executive board, often represent Devon Prep at events both on and off campus. Members of the student council are elected by fellow students.
SpeakUp!
Moderator: Mrs. Brightwell
The SpeakUp! Leadership team collaborates with students from Malvern Prep, Villa Maria Academy and the Academy of Notre Dame to organize the SpeakUp! Event in late January. This event is dedicated to helping teens develop positive relationships with the adults in their lives through facilitated small-group discussions on topics such as stress, drugs and alcohol, and relationships. Meetings are not scheduled on the cycle; high schoolers should contact Mrs. Brightwell directly for information in participating.
Environmental Protection Club
Moderator: Mr. Alex Crim
Aimed at environmental consciousness and promoting sustainability at school, the Devon Preparatory Environmental Protection Club’s (EPC) main goals are to educate Devon students in environmentally friendly practices, reduce the amount of environmental degradation the school contributes yearly, plan 2 service trips and an Earth Day event, and run the recycling program.