Clubs and Activities

Students in Fishing Club on a fishing outing

DVFriends offers students a wide range of opportunities to get involved in school-sponsored clubs and student government committees. The list of clubs is dynamic and based on student interests.

UPPER SCHOOL QUAKER STUDENT
GOVERNMENT
Committees meet during Community Time.
 
Activities Committee
Plans school-wide social activities.
Service Committee
Plans and organizes school-wide service projects.
Diversity Committee
The mission of the committee is to provide a framework upon which students and staff can build a community of inclusion without forfeiting one's identity.
 
AFFINITY SPACES
In addition, there are four student-led groups that focus on particular affinity spaces. These groups are based on student interests and initiative.
 
  • BSU (Black Student Union) creates a space of community and affirmation for people of African descent.
  • Gender Sexuality Alliance is dedicated to promoting an atmosphere at DVFriends that is inclusive and accepting of all people regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation by increasing awareness and understanding. 
  • Feminism seeks to educate themselves and the community about concerns that create an impediment to equality, such as wage inequality, educational inequality, and violence toward women.
  • Jewish Student Union (JSU) shares experiences and celebrates traditions in the Jewish faith and helps to inform the wider DVFriends community 
 

OTHER STUDENT-LED GROUPS

Here is a list of recent student-led clubs and groups. This is a dynamic list that adapts to student interests and initiatives. Any student can start a club at any time with sufficient interest and a faculty advisor. 

Name Student Leaders
Fishing & Ichthyology Club Mason
Activities Committee Ella N., Alec G., Andrew P.
Service Committee Armen, Gavin K., Abbey B.
GSA Jordyn
Dungeons & Dragons Keegan M., Jojo
Yearbook Becca (advisor)
Model UN Gavin, Matthew, Sam
Diversity Committee Ryan & Katharine (advisors)
Eye to Eye Marina, Skylar M.
Feminism Committee Lauren, Emma
Songwriters & Playwriters Tim, Khalil, Lisa (advisors)
Investment Club Sam (advisor)
Board Game Club Matthew B.
Book Club Lauren, Nora
Black Student Union (BSU) Chloe
Gardening Club Armen, Caroline
Jewish Student Union (JSU) Sam L.
Social Media Club Gabe, Katie M. (advisors)
Prom Committee TBD
Nintendo Club (middle & upper) Sandra (advisor middle)
Peer Connectors Beth G. (advisor)
Dragon Drum Corps
Tim (advisor)
Rock Ensemble
Tim (advisor)
Middle School Fish Tank Club
Emily (advisor)
Middle School GSA
Laura (advisor)
Middle School Student Council
Amanda (advisor)
 
Lower School Clubs
Lower school clubs change periodically based on student interests and meet every Friday afternoon. In addition, lower school students enjoy a variety of special seasonal and holiday events and activities. Recent offerings have included:
 
  • Sports Club
  • Art Club
  • Movie & Stuffed Animal Club
  • Holiday parties
  • Lower School Talent Show
  • Grandparents and Special Friends Day
  • Friendsgiving
  • Lower School Music Night