Calculus, chemistry, and Shakespeare are definitely worth devoting brain cells to, but the soul also yearns for…knitting, Anime, and dodge ball? At least some souls do, which is the main tenet of extracurriculars at Williams. Students are encouraged to find their passions and explore them with others.

Club leaders present the panoply of activities available to Williams students at assembly. Below is a quick synopsis of the many extracurricular offerings. If a student doesn’t see something to his or her liking, consider contacting Mr. Mark Fader or Ms. Gayle Holt to learn how to start a club.

Amnesty International Club
Advisor: Mr Bill Furgueson
Meeting time: alternate Fridays
Place where club meets: Room 220
Description: We hope to watch documentary videos, instruct community members on issues facing our world, and show the ways we as Williams students can help and make a difference

Cooking Club
Advisor: Ken Kenworthy
We meet about once every three or four weeks for a 2-hour workshop starting at 2:30 on Wednesdays. We make pizza, French desserts, entrees w/ sauces.

Multicultural Club
Advisors:  Ana Ramirez and Tekla Zweir
Meeting time:  every Thursday 9th period
Place where club meets:  Room 203
Description: 
1.  We discuss issues related to diversity.  Last year we focused on Religious Diversity.  We discussed many differnt religions: judaism, hinduism, christianity- even atheism.  This year we are looking at Diversity and the arts.
2.  We hold events to raise awareness of issues and to raise money for different causes.  This year we will collaborate with the Service Committee for Coffee Houses that focus on Fair Trade and Peru.
3.  We plan educational trips.  This year we will attend the Lyman Allyn Museum for Guido Garachoya's work, which is inspired by his experiences growing up in Peru in the 1980's and 1990's.  We will also go to NYC for a tour of the Apollo theater and a look at the Harlem Renaissance art movement and jazz music.
4.  We present assemblies on multicultural issues.

Gay Straight Alliance (GSA)
Advisor: Norman Bliss
Meets in  the Drama Studio every Friday 9th period
Description: To make the school a safe place for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transexual/transgender, Queer and allied persons . Weekly meetings, volunteer at Alliance for Living.

Harvard Model Congress
Advisor: Ben Ladd (Clemmie Everett also chaperones the trip)
Place where club meets:Room 201
Description: Preparation for the Harvard Model Congress in February, 2008.  This includes: assignment of congressional roles; discussion of committees, parliamentary procedure, and how to write a bill; preparation and submission of issue papers.

Thespians
Advisor: Jane R. Martineau
Meeting time: Wednesday - 1st half of 9th period
Place where club meets:  The Drama Studio
Description: Assembly and Winterfest performances.  NYC Theatre Trips, Paticipation in the New England Theatre Conference, Thespian tours of local retirement and assisted living facilities.  Crew heads/members for school productions.

Production Workshop
Advisor: Jane Martineau
Meeting time: Mondays and Fridays during 9th period
Place where club meets: PAC
Description: Support for productions - pulling/constructing  costumes, pulling/constructing props/ painting sets, hanging lights, crew members, ushers.

Gentleman's Club
Advisor: Bill Furgueson
Meeting time: Thursday afternoons
Place where club meets: Room 220
Description: We hope to illustrate that chivalry and well mannered behaviour are not dead. We also hope that our dress and behaviour inspires others to be nicer and more thoughtful of the community members around them

Skateboard Club
Advisor: Bill Furgueson
Meeting time: Wednesday 2:45-3:30
Place where club meets: Room 220
Description: We hope to watch skating videos, instruct members on safety and learning new tricks, and maybe meet at a skate park to share and socialize

Anime Club
Advisors: Sandi Davis and Tom Kelly
Meeting time: Every wednesday 9th period and club Fridays
Place: Room 205
Description: Our mission is to popularize and educate the masses about japanese pop culture. Our specific aim is bringing the joys of anime to our school community. We pride ourselves on a diverse age group of Japanese and anime enthusiasts.

Frisbee Club
Advisor: Gaines Tyler

Engineering Club
Advisor: Amy Mazurek

Women’s Club
Advisor: Kerry Orshal

Dodgeball Club
Advisor: Melissa Moss

Bending Bridges
Advisor: Meg Ryan
Description: Williams student literary magazine

Knitting Club
Advisor: Meg Ryan

Dance Team
Advisor: Bo Parish