Miscellaneous Groups

In addition to the groups that are clearly identified under a specific category, there have been a number of other groups that have been established at this school that do not fit under a specific category, with other related groups of its kind. Following is a list of groups that have existed on this campus that do not fall under a specific category.

• The Home Economics Club - The Home Economics Club was organized by the senior class (under the direction of Miss Pullen) in January of 1928. The Home Economics Club was organized in order to encourage greater sociability among the students.

• The Art Club - The Art Club was established in 1929 with "the purpose of arousing interest in, and promoting the welfare of, the work carried on" at Aroostook State Normal School, (Salmagundi, 1929). After a long period of nonexistence for the Art Club, it was re-established in 1963 as a group with a focus on increasing the knowledge of art.

• The Camera Club - The Camera Club was organized in 1941. The focus of the Camera Club was for students to learn about cameras and about how to take good photographs. Time was spent on the instruction and practice of properly operating a camera.

• Student Council - The Student Council began in the Spring of 1940, with the purpose of being a governing body. Over time, it evolved into what is currently called the Student Senate.

• Future Teachers of America (FTA) - The FTA began in 1949, with emphasis being placed on educational and teacher-related issues. A similar group emerged in 1958 when the Student Education Association of Maine (SEAM) was established. After a period of SEAM being discontinued, it recently re-emerged and is trying to build as an established organization on campus.

• The American Society of Personnel Administrators - The American Society of Personnel Administrators was organized in 1984.

• Business and Accounting Club - The Business and Accounting Club was established in 1991, with a focus on Business and Accounting related issues. In 1992 this club name was shortened to the Business Club.

• Chess Club - The Chess Club was established in 1991, with the purpose of learning about and playing the game of chess. Emphasis is placed on using strategy. The Chess Club puts on chess tournaments throughout the school year, including a human chess game where people are the chess pieces.

• Geo-Ecology Club - The Geo-Ecology club began in 1991. The purpose of the Geo-Ecology Club is to learn about the environment and to attend field trips that relate to this area of science in order to learn through hands-on or observational experiences.

• The Criminal Justice Club - The Criminal Justice Club was organized in 1994 with a focus on the field of criminal justice. This club sponsors workshops throughout the year that focus on criminal justice issues.

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