Crooms Academy of Information Technology
Crooms Academy of Information Technology

Class Sites

Class Sponsors
Freshman Art Emens
Sophomores Bradford Barsalou
Juniors Dali Buford
Seniors Dr. Barbara Ray, Carmen Rivera

Sports

Name of Sport Coach Schedule Season Practice Days & Times
Athletic Director Don E. Smith     tba
Boys Basketball Don E. Smith Not Available Winter tba
Girls Basketball Robin Riggins Not Available Winter tba
Boys Bowling Steve Gallant View Fall tba
Girls Bowling Cathy Alper View Fall tba
Cheerleading Carmen Rivera Not Available All Year tba
Boys Cross Country Nate Perkins View Fall tba
Girls Cross Country Nate Perkins View Fall tba
Boys Golf Mike Turpin View Fall tba
Girls Golf Robert Rocke View Fall tba
Boys Soccer Head coach - Drew Fischer View Winter tba
Girls Soccer Head Coach - Robert Smith
Asst. Coaches - Tom Keiger, Tracey LaRocca
View Winter tba
Track Nate Perkins Not Available Spring tba
Boys Volleyball Head Coach - Jessie Hopkinson
Asst. Coach - Ryan Hennessy
Varsity Spring tba
Girls Volleyball Head Coach - Robert Smith
Asst. Coach - Tracey LaRocca
Junior Varsity
Varsity
Fall tba

Clubs

Name of Club or Organization Sponsor Description Meeting Date & Time
Description of the 2009 Clubs and Sponsors View   tba
Anime Ms. Fox A gathering of students who appreciate or would like to learn more about Japanese animation.  Members will share resources, knowledge, and will also watch Anime movies. tba
Art Club Mr. Wells Students interested in art who will learn new skills and techniques. tba
BETA Mrs. Pollock National organization that recognizes students for their academic achievement and good moral character.  We help build leadership skills by getting students involved in community projects.  Students must have a 3.25 GPA to join, attend monthly meetings and volunteer for at least one activity per semester. 3rd Thursday during lunch
Brain Bowl Mr. Emens The Brain Bowl is a 4-member team that competes in an academic tournament against other high schools in Seminole County.  Brain Bowl tryouts are open to all students tba
Business Professionals of America (BPA) Mr. Williams
Mrs. Gattis
The mission of BPA is to contribute to the preparation of a world-class workforce through the advancement of leadership, citizenship, academic, and technological skills. 3rd Thursday after school
C4C Ms. Mary Smith    
Chinese Language Club Mr. Yin Learn to speak Mandarin Chinese, understand what is behind those “funny picture” characters, and examine its history and culture. Thursday after school
Crooms Explorers Dr. Collins
Mrs. Miller
Mr. Williams
Ms. Garrity
A club devoted to exploring cultural events, developing cultural knowledge, and learning leadership skills. Mondays
Future Educators of America (FEA)
Trendsetters
Ms. Alper
Mrs. Byrd
Promote education and learn what it is like to be a teacher.  Partner with 2nd grade students at Idyllwilde Elementary School. Wednesdays
Gamers Club Mr. Donnan The Crooms Gamers Club is an opportunity for students to play and learn collectible card games (CCGs), role playing games (RPGs), board games, and miniatures games.   
Hip Hop Dance/Step Team Mrs. Rivera
Ms. Lambert
Members will learn dance routines to perform at pep rallies. They promote school spirit while having fun. tba
Key Club Ms. Demateis
Ms. Hayes
Students will focus on local and international community service projects. They will also develop leadership skills. 1st & 3rd Thursday
Mu Alpha Theta Math Club Mrs. Paladino    
National Honors Society Ms. Baker

Ms. New
A philanthropic organization devoted to academics, leadership, community service, and character development.

(Recommendation of faculty and dependent on GPA)
2nd Thursday 2:30-3:30
NCSSSMST Mr. Urbina This club promotes and develops leadership in mathematics, science and technology.  Students participate in a national student conference (varies yearly) and a summer conference (Keystone, Colorado). 3rd Thursday after school
Robotics Club Mrs. Gattis   tba
Spanish Honor Society Mrs. Eldredge Spiliotis
Mrs. Woods
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Student Ambassadors Ms. Alper These students provide tours and presentations to the middle school students and business leaders who visit our school. tba
Student Council Mrs. Levings

Mr. Williams
Coordination of school events in conjunction with the leadership class. They serve as representatives to the administration, their class, PTSA, and SAC concerning student issues.  These are elected positions. 1st Monday during lunch