Clubs and Activities

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Clubs and activities in the Upper School are seen as co-curricular, not extra-curricular activities. They are a major part of the student experience. Students use clubs to explore passions, dive deeper into particular subjects, or extend learning from classroom experiences. Take a look below at our current club and activity offerings. Each year, students are able to propose new clubs, so the options are endless.

Publication and Multimedia Groups

Ink

The purpose of this student organization is to create an environment in which students have the freedom and support to write and present their own poetry, short stories, vignettes, and even chapters of developing novels to their peers each week. After receiving constructive criticism from club members, students are encouraged to rewrite and then submit their work to the club’s publication, “Ink,” that is published once per year. This club ultimately aims to tap into and expand the School’s literary community.

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King Cast

Welcome to King Cast, our King School podcast/videocast produced by our US Economics Division (ED). The primary purpose of King Cast is to showcase to the whole King community the degree of engagement in the real world of political economy, financial markets, economic analysis, and of course with King sports, events, activities, and community service on the part of ED students. The programming is a 30 minute (+/-) podcast and it is meant to be quick, fast talk, with the curtain down, verbal mistakes allowed, laughter, with excitement about King Econ and King Community. Enjoy!

Season 5

March 20, 2023

Season 5, Episode 4: The February Monthly Economic Report

Watch at your leisure, or listen while you work, drive, eat, or whatever. We appreciate the click.

00:11 Intro - Comments on the banking crisis + how to protect deposits
17:31 Growth: Feb Advance Q4 GDP
19:42 Labor market: Feb Employment Situation Report
22:56 Inflation: Feb CPI, PPI, PCE
28:54 International Trade: Feb Int'l Trade Balance Goods & Services
32:52 Monetary Policy: Federal Reserve Feb policy statement, banking crisis response
39:57 Fiscal Policy: Feb Federal Budget Balance, Pres Biden's FY'24 Budget
43:06 Financial markets: Feb S&P 500, 10yr treasury bond, U.S. dollar index, commodities index

Video Editor: Griffen Gaine '23
Producer, Co-host: Jack Zipper '24

January 30, 2023

Welcome back - 5th Season, Episode 3: The December Monthly Economic Report.

Have a listen. I think we present interesting information. Watch on your laptop, or listen on your cell phone on your drive to/from work. Listen while working at your desk. We appreciate the click.

1:40 Growth: GDP
4:00 Labor market: Employment Situation Report
8:55 Inflation: CPI, PPI, PCE
13:15 International Trade: Trade Balance Goods
15:10 Monetary Policy: Federal Reserve
17:50 Fiscal Policy: Congress
20:18 Financial markets
22:50 Friendly Reminders

Griffen Gaine '23; Video Editor, Jack Zipper '24; Producer, Co-host

December 5, 2022

Welcome back - 5th Season, Episode 2: The November Monthly Economic Report.

Have a listen. I think we present interesting information. Watch on your laptop, or listen on your cell phone on your drive to/from work. Listen while working at your desk. We appreciate the click.

0:50 Growth: GDP
4:59 Labor market: Employment Situation Report
11:30 Inflation: CPI, PPI, PCE
16:17 International Trade: Trade Balance Goods
18:10 Monetary Policy: Federal Reserve
23:26 Fiscal Policy: Congress
27:29 Financial markets
31:28 Friendly Reminders

Griffen Gaine '23; Video Editor, Jack Zipper '24; Producer, Co-host

November 5, 2022

Welcome back - 5th Season, Episode 1: The October Monthly Economic Report, plus a look at Tuesday's elections with our guest John Harrison.

1:05 GDP growth
3:35 Labor market
7:22 Inflation
11:05 International Trade
13:58 Productivity
15:41 Monetary Policy: the Fed
18:36 Fiscal Policy: Congress
21:00 Financial markets
22:26 Guest John Harrison, midterm elections

Griffen Gaine '23; Video Editor, Jack Zipper '24; Producer, Co-host

Season 4

April 25, 2022

This week:

Welcome back - 4th Season, Episode 17. Thank you for all the support.

(2:30) Nicole updates us on the roller coaster ride that is Nefflix stock
(8:35) Guest: Tom King, Chairman, King Board of Trustees. Tom talks to us about SPAC's, the size of the derivatives market, the Fed v inflation, Musk's bid for Twitter, and his time as Chairman during COVID
(28:00) "What Did We Learn This Week" - shout-out to Mrs. Parker, and Mr. Snyder
(29:56) King Things & Sports - Rahill updates us on a busy week coming up for King Sports, and the NBA
(34:30) U.S. economic data week ending April 22nd and the week of April 25th.
(36:46) U.S. Financial Markets for the week ending April 22nd: Frank on Equities, Nicole on Fixed Income, Rahill on Foreign Exchange, and Frank on Commodities.

Griffen Gaine '23; Video Editor, Rahill Jaiswal '24; Producer Sports, Nicole Roer '22; Producer Hot Topics and King Things + sports, Lily Ryan '22; Producer Hot Topics and King Things + Sports, and Jack Zipper '24; Producer Sports.

April 11, 2022

This week:

Welcome back - 4th Season, Episode 16. Thank you for all the support.

(1:25) Lily breaks down the Initial Unemployment Claims data for the week ending April 2nd, the lowest since 1968 - Happy Days!
(5:26) Guest - Dean Maki, Chief Economist, Point 72 Asset Management, and father of Ari Maki '19. Dean talks about the labor market, Fed policy, inflation, oil, and food.
(14:34) Nicole delves into the role of the U.S. dollar as the global reserve currency and the risk of losing that status
(19:15) "What Did We Learn This Week" - shout-out to Mrs. Gigante, Dr. K, and Mr. Lear Nickum
(21:45) King Things - what is happening in our community
(22:23) Sports - Jack talks to us about the death of Dwayne Haskins, the Masters, and the MLB
(19:20) More government spending will not reduce high rates of inflation.
(25:12) U.S. economic data week ending April 8 and the week of April 11.
(26:53) U.S. Financial Markets for the week ending April 8th: Jack on Equities, Lily on Fixed Income, Nicole on Foreign Exchange, and Frank on Commodities.

April 4, 2022

This week:

Welcome back - 4th Season, Episode 15. Thank you for all the support.

(1:52) Lily reviews President Biden's SPR oil release and offers details on daily oil and gas consumption in the U.S.
(6:43) Nicole discusses the reversal in the decades long trend in globalization and how unionization is rising in the labor force
(13:14) "What Did We Learn This Week" - shout-out to Mr. Nelson, Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Zheng.
(15:10) Sports - a rundown of spring sports at King, Rahill updates us NFL rule changes, and the NCAA final four.
(19:20) More government spending will not reduce high rates of inflation.
(21:50) U.S. economic data week ending April 1st and the week of April 4th.
(24:46) U.S. Financial Markets for the week ending April 1st: Frank on Equities, Nicole on Fixed Income, Lily on Foreign Exchange, and Rahill on Commodities.

March 7, 2022

This week:

Welcome back - 4th Season, Episode 14. Thank you for all the support. This week the King Cast Host is Nicole Roer.

(0:30) Lily discusses the role of cryptocurrency during war time in Ukraine.
(4:05) Nicole draws connections between monopolies and the role of Mergers and Acquisitions groups at investment banks.
(7:40) "What Did We Learn This Week" - shout-out to Dr. K, Mr. Lear-Nickum, Ms. Rossler, and Mr. Salveson.
(8:43) King Things & Sports - what is going on in the King community, Jack covers UNC v Duke and March Madness, and Rahill on the MLB and the NBA.
(12:38) U.S. economic data week ending March 4th and week of March 7th.
(14:46) U.S. Financial Markets: Nicole on Equities, Jack on Fixed Income, Rahill on Foreign Exchange, and Lily on Commodities.
(18:38) Friendly Reminders.

February 28, 2022

This week:

Welcome back - 4th Season, Episode 13. Thank you for all the support.

(1:33) Lily updates us on the Russian invasion of Ukraine
(6:33) Nicole checks in on the growing labor unionization drive across America
(12:08) "What Did We Learn This Week" - shout-out to Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Toniolo, and Mrs. Zheng
(14:45) King Things - what is going on in the King community
(15:40) Sports: Jack covers the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on the sports world, plus MLB and the NBA, Lily on the NHL and Russian players
(19:40) NATO - An uncertain alliance
(22:06) U.S. economic data week ending February 25th and week of February 28th
(24:22) U.S. Financial Markets: Nicole on Equities, Jack on Fixed Income, Lily on Foreign Exchange, and Frank on Commodities
Friendly Reminders

February 14, 2022

This week:

Welcome back - 4th Season, Episode 12. Thank you for all the support.

(1:14) Lily updates us on Ukraine and the U.S. military order to remove American troops from Ukraine.
(5:17) Nicole discusses climate change and the economy
(10:15) "What Did We Learn This Week" - shout-out to Mr. Gracia, Dr. K, and Mr. Zoubek
(11:51) King Things - what is going on in the King community
(12:42) Sports: Rahill covers the NBA plus a SB preview and picks
(15:40) U.S. economic data week ending February 11th and week of February 14th
(18:14) U.S. Financial Markets: Nicole on Equities, Rahill on Fixed Income, Lily on Foreign Exchange, and Frank on Commodities
(22:06) Friendly Reminders

February 7, 2022

This week:

Welcome back - 4th Season, Episode 11. Thank you for all the support.

(1:00) Lily reviews the Fed's new aggressive language on interest rates and inflation
(4:30) What are Cryptocurrencies
(9:12) Guest: Mr. Tom Zoubek, Chair Social Sciences
(18:31) "What Did We Learn This Week" - shout-out to Mrs. Farrell, Mr, Lear-Nickum, Mr. Zoubek
(19:49) King Things - what is going on in the King community
(21:25) Sports: Jack on the Olympics, Rahill covers the NFL playoffs and Brady
(24:24) U.S. economic data week ending February 4th and week of February 7th
(27:23) U.S. Financial Markets: Frank on Equities, Jack on Fixed Income, Rahill on Foreign Exchange, and Lily on Commodities
(31:12) Friendly Reminders

January 31, 2022

Welcome back - 4th Season, Episode 10. Thank you for all the support.

(1:20) Nicole checks on the Russia - Ukraine tensions
(6:28) The Fed can't wait any longer, rates have to go higher
(9:02) "What Did We Learn This Week" - shout-out to Mrs. Bowe, Mrs. Schulman, and Mr. Snyder
(11:37) King Things - what is going on in the King community
(13:15) Sports: Jack & Rahill cover the NBA and NFL
(17:07) U.S. economic data week ending January 21 and week of January 24
(20:22) U.S. Financial Markets, Jack on Equities, Nicole on Fixed Income, Rahill on Foreign Exchange, and Lily on Commodities
Friendly Reminders

January 24, 2022

This week:

Welcome back - 4th Season, Episode 9. Thank you for all the support.

(:57) Lily Ryan looks into Bitcoins recent selloff
(4:25) Nicole Roer looks into the Netflix stock selloff
(9:08) Guest: Ms. Ran LaPolla, Chair of the Art Department
(22:39) "What Did We Learn This Week" - shout-out to Mr. Coulombe, Mrs. Gigante, Mr. Salvesen, and Mrs. Zheng
(25:23) King Things - what is going on in the King community
(27:00) Sports: Jack & Rahill cover the NBA and NFL
(29:45) U.S. economic data week ending January 21 and week of January 24
(32:42) U.S. Financial Markets, Jack on Equities, Nicole on Fixed Income, Rahill on Foreign Exchange, and Lily on Commodities
Friendly Reminders

January 10, 2022

Welcome back - 4th Season, Episode 8. Thank you for all the support.

(1:25) Nicole Roer updates us on rising U.S. inflation
(5:45) Lily Ryan reviews the December Employment Situation Report
(9:36) Guest: Ms. Ran LaPolla, Chair of the Art Department
(22:45) "What Did We Learn This Week" - shout-out to Dr. K, Mrs. Parker, Mr. Salvesen, and Mrs. Toniolo
(24:37) Sports: Jack & Rahill cover the NBA and NFL
(29:03) 2022 Predictions
(30:00) U.S. Economic Data week ending January 7 and week of January 10
(32:18) U.S. Financial Markets, Lily on Equities, Rahill on Fixed Income, Nicole on Foreign Exchange, and Jack on Commodities
Friendly Reminders

December 13, 2021

Welcome back - 4th Season, Episode 7. Thank you for all the support.

(1:01) Nicole Roer explains NFT's and the Metaverse
(6:36) Lily Ryan reviews the November Consumer Price Index
(10:54) "What Did We Learn This Week"
(13:20) King Things
(14:02) Sports: Jack & Rahill cover King Sports, Jack on College football and F1, and Nicole on the NBA and Steph Curry
(19:11) Rents spike in NYC on Renewed Demand
(21:05) U.S. Economic Data week ending Dec 10 and week of Dec 13
(23:25) U.S. Financial Markets, Lily on Equities, Jack on Fixed Income, Rahill on Foreign Exchange, and Nicole on Commodities
Friendly Reminders

December 6, 2021

This week:

Welcome back - 4th Season, Episode 6. Thank you for all the support.

(:50) Lily Ryan: Congress keeps government open with a CR
(4:19) Nicole Roer: Omicron & the economy
(8:55) Guest - King Dept Chair Series, Pat O'Neill, Chair History Dept
(23:25) "What Did We Learn This Week"
(24:45) King Things
(25:27) Sports: Jack Zipper on the MLB, Rahill Jaiswal on the NFL
(28:33) Housing As A Commodity
(31:59) U.S. Economic Data week ending Dec 3, week of Dc 6
(34:50) U.S. Financial Markets, Nicole on Equities, Lily on Fixed Income, Jack on Foreign Exchange, and Rahill on Commodities
Friendly Reminders

November 15, 2021

This week:

Welcome back - 4th Season, Episode 5. Thank you for all the support.

(:45) Lily Ryan: Belarus and Natural Gas
(4:45) Guest - King Dept Chair Series, Claudia Lydon, Chair Language Dept
(14:11) King Things
(15:06) Sports: Lily Ryan on the NHL and King Sports
(16:33) Economic data
(17:58) Market Analysis with Frank on Equities, Lily Ryan on Fixed Income, Frank on Foreign Exchange, and Lily on Commodities
Friendly Reminders

Griffen Gaine ('23); Video Editor, Rahill Jaiswal ('24); Producer Sports, Nicole Roar ('22); Producer Hot Topics and King Things + sports, Lily Ryan ('22); Producer Hot Topics and King Things + Sports, and Jack Zipper ('24); Producer Sports.

November 8, 2021

This week:

Welcome back - 4th Season, Episode 4. Thank you for all the support.

(1:00) Nicole Roer: The Fed Begins Their Taper
(5:30) Lily Ryan: COP26 Conference Glasgow
(12:35) Guest - King Dept Chair Series, Carolyn Patten, Chair English Dept
(19:25) "What Did We Learn This Week" - Shout-outs to Mr. Waldman, Mrs. Bowe, and Mrs. Parker
(21:04) Sports: Rahill Jaiswal on College Football, NFL, and MLB, plus game picks.
(24:40) Economic data
(27:28) Market Analysis with Frank on Equities, Nicole Roer on Fixed Income, Lily Ryan on Foreign Exchange, and Jack Zipper on Commodities
Friendly Reminders

November 1, 2021

This week:

Welcome back - 4th Season, Episode 3. Thank you for all the support.

(1:35) Nicole Roer: The Robotic Revolution
(6:44) Lily Ryan: The Global Minimum Corporate Tax
(11:11) "What Did We Learn This Week" - Shout-outs to Mr. Waldman, Mrs. Bowe, and Mrs. Parker
(13:09) King Things - What is going on in our King Community
(14:42) Sports: Rahill Jaiswal on College Football, NFL, and MLB, plus game picks.
(17:41) Frank Roche: Stamford Mayoral Election, Fed's FOMC meeting Wed
(22:09) Economic data
(24:33) Market Analysis with Frank on Equities, Nicole Roer on Fixed Income, Lily Ryan on Foreign Exchange, and Rahill Jaiswal on Commodities
Friendly Reminders

October 25, 2021

This week:

Welcome back - 4th Season, Episode 2. Thank you for all the support.

(3:38) Nicole Roer: Netflix Gets A Boost From Squid Game
(8:45) Jack Zipper: Facebook Whistleblower
(13:12) "What Did We Learn This Week" - Shout-outs to Dr. K, Mrs. Bowe, and Ms. Rossler
(15:02) King Things - What is going on in our King Community
(16:33) Sports: Jack Z on the King Homecoming and the NFL, Rahill J on the MLB and NBA, plus game picks.
(20:33) Frank Roche: Hey, Fed! Too Many Bubbles, Time To Raise Rates
(23:58) Economic data & Markets
Friendly Reminders

October 16, 2021

This week:

Welcome back to our Fourth Season, Episode 1. Thank you for all the support.

Nicole Roer: What Is With All The Inflation
Lily Ryan: Can We Afford To Build Back Better
"What Did We Learn This Week - Shout-outs to Mr. Boaz, Mrs. Parker, Mr. Salvesen, Mrs. Schulman, Ms. Zheng
(12:21) King Things - what is going on in our King Community
(13:20) Sports: Jack Z on the NFL, Rahill J on the MLB and NBA, Nicole R on college basketball, and Lily on the NFL
(16:40) Frank Roche: Why Are The Shelves Empty
(18:45) Economic data & Markets
Friendly Reminders

Griffen Gaine '23; Video Editor, Rahill Jaiswal '24; Producer Sports, Nicole Roar '22; Producer Hot Topics and King Things + sports, Lily Ryan '22; Producer Hot Topics and King Things + Sports, and Jack Zipper '24; Producer Sports.

Season 3

April 26, 2021

This week:

This is our last show of the Season 3. The team produced 16 episodes this year with nearly 9 hours of content. Thank you for your support.

(1:00) Nicole Roer delves into what is causing the semiconductor chip shortage
(6:01) Lily Ryan breaks down President Biden's proposed capital gains tax hike and the impact on markets
(10:25) "What Did We Learn This Week - Shout-outs to Ms. Varghese, Mr. Gracia, Mr. Hyatt, and Mr. Roche
(13:53) King Things - what is going on in our King Community
(15:05) Sports with Jack on the MLB, Nicole on the NBA, and Lily on the NHL
(21:48) Economic data & Markets

Rahill Jaiswal; Producer King Things + Sports, Jake Murphy; Producer Hot Topics and Video Editor, Nicole Roar; Producer Hot Topics and King Things, Lily Ryan; Producer Hot Topics King Things + Sports, and Jack Zipper; Producer Sports.

April 19, 2021

This week:

Our guest Co-Host this week is Josh Gershon ('24)

(1:23) Nicole Roer covers Q1 bank earnings and Goldman's blowout quarter
(6:48) Josh Gershon updates us on the Coinbase (COIN) IPO
(9:11) "What Did We Learn This Week - Shout-outs to Mr. Salvenson, Mr. Hyatt, and Mr. Bradt
(12:21) King Things - what is going on in our King Community
(13:20) Sports with Nicole
(16:40) Jake Murphy adds some more to the Coinbase story
(18:45) Economic data & Markets

April 12, 2021

This week: Our Guest this week is Dean Maki, Chief Economist Point72 Asset Management. This is a must-see interview; one of the best economists in the business today, and father to 2019 alum, Ari Maki. Dean shares his insights on the federal debt, the Fed actions, inflation, lease moratoriums, and his near-term forecast for 2021.

Nicole Roer talks about elevated valuations in stocks and the relationship to bonds
Lily Ryan talks about President Biden's Executive Order on gun control
Guest: Dean Maki, Chief Economist Point72 Asset Management
"What Did We Learn This Week - Shout-outs to Mrs. Patten, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Hyatt
King Things - what is going on in our King Community
Sports with Lily and Nicole
Jake Murphy talks about the $4.5B hedge fund blowup involving Archegos
Economic data & Markets Rahill Jaiswal;

Producer King Things + Sports, Jake Murphy; Producer Hot Topics and Video Editor, Nicole Roar; Producer Hot Topics and King Things, Lily Ryan; Producer Hot Topics King Things + Sports, and Jack Zipper; Producer Sports.

March 8, 2021

Mar 8, 2021

This week:

Our Guest this week is Adam Boaz: English Teacher, US Faculty Liaison, Grade 11 Dean, and coach. Adam talks about the Pelican newspaper, his new role as Faculty Liaison, what Grade Dean's do, and Adam shares some of his poetry.

Nicole Roer: H.R. 1512, CLEAN Future Act
Lily Ryan: H.R. 1177, U.S. Citizenship Act 2021
"What Did We Learn This Week:"
King Things - what is going on in our King Community
Sports with Jack, Lily, and Rahill: MLB, Premier, NFL, NHL
Guest: Adam Boaz,
Economic data & Markets

March 1, 2021

Mar 1, 2021

This week:

Guest Host Bobby Cribbin, King Class of 2018, Junior. U of Indiana, Media

Nicole Roer: Fixed income markets flashing warning signs on inflation
Guest Host Bobby Cribbin on rotation out of stocks into bonds
Lily Ryan on President's Biden decision to bomb Syria
"What Did We Learn This Week:" Boaz, Karipides, Snyder, Zoubek
King Things
Sports, with Jack and Rahill, with Lily Ryan on the NHL
Jake Murphy with a Bitcoin update
Economic data & Markets

February 20, 2021

Feb 20, 2021

This week:

Nicole Roer updates us on Gamestop/Reddit/Robinhood
Lily Ryan on the relentless rise of Bitcoin
Jake Murphy reviews Australia's battle with Facebook
"What Did We Learn This Week:"
King Things
Sports with Jack and Rahill, plus Lily Ryan talks the NHL and NY Rangers
Texas: Houston we have a problem
Economic data & Markets

February 6, 2021

Feb 6, 2021

A market update; chaos continues
COVID relief Resolution gets thru House and Senate
"What Did We Learn This Week:" Bradt, Karipides, Mendez
King Things & Sports - Super Bowl Picks
Fed statement on their Wednesday interest rate decision
Economic data & Markets

January 30, 2021

Jan 30, 2021

This week:

Gamestop stock frenzy
Guest: Tom King, Chairman, King School Board of Trustees talks Gamestop, his support for King and the new middle turf field, corporate M&A in 2021, hedge funds leaving NYC and CT for FLA, and banking as a career choice, plus Tom Brady playing at 43
Speaker Pelosi and the COVID relief stimulus package
"What Did We Learn This Week"
King Things & Sports
Fed statement on their Wednesday interest rate decision
Economic data & Markets

January 23, 2021

Jan 23, 2021

This week:

Biden Inauguration and first policy decisions
Weekly Initial Unemployment Claims remain elevated
"What Did We Learn This Week"
King Things & Sports - NFL Wild Card pick results and Conference Game picks
The Presidential Executive Order
Economic data & Markets

January 9, 2021

Jan 9, 2021

This week:

Guests: Alesia Paz and Max Crook; leaders of the King Young Democrats Club, and, Sean Mullen and Will Burket; leaders of the King Young Republicans Club.

U.S. Capitol chaos and violence
GA Senate race and control of the U.S. Senate
Guests: King Young Democrats and Young Republicans
"What Did We Learn This Week"
King Things & Sports
Job reports show renewed labor market weakness
Economic data & Markets

December 12, 2020

Dec 12, 2020

This week:

Guest: David Mullen, Senior Product manager for Bloomberg Index Systems Ltd.

Co-Host; Catie Baer ('22), VP King Feminist Club

Brexit update
Catie Baer talks about Kamala Harris as our first VP elect
"What Did We Learn This Week"
King Things & Sports
Guest, David Mullen
White House promises more stimulus
Economic data & Markets

December 5, 2020

Dec 5, 2020

Guest: Lakeya Graves, King's Director of Marketing. Lakeya talks about the role of social media in marketing today, her role at King, her journey from ecommerce to education, and marketing as a college and career choice.

This week

M&A activity picks up
U.S. net employment growth slows in November
"What Did We Learn This Week"
King Things & Sports
Guest, Lakeya Graves
UK approves vaccine
Economy & Markets

November 23, 2020

Nov 23, 2020

This week:

Guest: Tim Armstrong. Tim talks about the Armstrong family support for King, his early experience mixing technology and business, his many business ventures and empowering consumers, and he offers advice for King students.

This week's Co-Host, Tyler Ferdinand ('21)

Treasury Sec Mnuchin challenges Fed Chair Powell
Georgia Certifies Election Results
Pfizer Files for Emergency Use of Vaccine
"What Did We Learn This Week"
King Things & Sports
Guest, Tim Armstrong
Economy & Markets

November 14, 2020

Nov 14, 2020

This week:

Fed Chair Powell Talks About the Future of the Economy
Dr. Fauci's Thoughts on New Vaccine
"What Did We Learn This Week"
King Things & Sports
Kamala Harris Make History
Economy & Markets

November 9, 2020

Nov 9, 2020

This week:

Oct Employment Situation Report - net job growth
Election update
"What Did We Learn This Week"
King Things & Sports
Jack Ma and Ant Group under the spotlight in China
Federal Reserve interest rate decision
Economy & Markets

November 2, 2020

Nov 2, 2020

This week:

Surprise drop in September Pending Home Sales
The Election is upon us
How investors are preparing market volatility
"What Did We Learn This Week"
King Things & Sports
Guest: Bryan Murphy, CEO, Breather (breather.com)
Economy & Markets

October 26, 2020

Oct 26, 2020

Goldman Sach's pays fine to Malaysia, King Things + Sports, "What Did We Learn This Week," Hot Topics: PayPal goes all in on crypto currencies, and the new Social Security Administration report on the lost of the middle class, data & the markets, and friendly reminders.

Credits: King Economics Division of Social Sciences Dept Jake Murphy, Video Editor

Season 2

March 6, 2020

Mar 6, 2020

In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Hosts Carly Barry '20, and Ryan Hammoud '22

Discussion Topics:

Federal Reserve surprise rate cut and market reactions
Luke Stanise gives us the weekly Covid-19 update
Politics: Super-Tuesday update
"What Did We Learn This Week"
King Things
Economy and markets
Friendly Reminders

Producer: Jack Coughlin

Audio Editor: Luke Stanise

Technical Producer: Mr. Brady Shoemaker, Computer Science & Digital Applications Faculty

February 28, 2020

Feb 28, 2020

In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Host, producer & editor Luke Stanise '20

Discussion Topics:

Stocks down sharply: Mr. Roche offers expert advice to students, faculty, staff and parents on how to manage investments in a falling market; why markets are down, and what can you do.
Market Prices; stocks, bonds, currencies, and commodities
Interview: Laura Bowe, Jack Coughlin met with Laura to talk about her interest in journalism
Mr. Roche and Luke leave the studio and report live from the King gym for 2020 First Annual Boys Intramural Basketball finals game from Friday.
Friendly Reminders

Producer: Jack Coughlin

Audio Editor: Luke Stanise

Technical Producer: Mr. Brady Shoemaker, Computer Science & Digital Applications Faculty

February 21, 2020

Feb 21, 2020

In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Hosts Luke Stanise '20, and Jack Coughlin '20
Discussion Topics:

Democratic National Debate
Updates on the Corona Virus and its impact on the economy
A special edition of "What Did We Learn This Week"
King Things
Economy and markets
Friendly Reminders

Producer: Jack Coughlin

Audio Editor: Luke Stanise

Technical Producer: Mr. Brady Shoemaker, Computer Science & Digital Applications Faculty

February 12, 2020

Feb 12, 2020

In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Hosts Luke Stanise '20, and Jack Coughlin '20
Discussion Topics:

Jack updates us on the Coronovirus
Luke talks Tesla stock volatility
Federal Reserve Chairman Powell testimony to Congress on current monetary conditions and state of the economy
"What Did We Learn This Week"
King Things
Economy and markets
Friendly Reminders

Producer: Jack Coughlin

Audio Editor: Luke Stanise

Technical Producer: Mr. Brady Shoemaker, Computer Science & Digital Applications Faculty

January 24, 2020

Jan 24, 2020

In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes co-hosts Christine Hanson '20 and Jacquelyn Banford '20
Discussion Topics:

Coronovirus
Trump's impeachment trial
ECB interest rate decision
"What Did We Learn This Week"
King Things
Jack Coughlin is "in the hallways" again asking your favorite lunch
Economy and markets
Friendly Reminders

Producer: Jack Coughlin

Audio Editor: Luke Stanise

Technical Producer: Mr. Brady Shoemaker, Computer Science & Digital Applications Faculty

January 10, 2020

Jan 10, 2020

In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Hosts, Lauren Garrigues, '20 and Cate Leibowits '21

Discussion Topics:

December Employment Situation Report - Jobs, Jobs, Jobs
"What Did We Learn This Week"
King Things
In studio guest: Mr. Ian Lear-Nickum, talks Iran
Economy and markets
Friendly Reminders

Producer: Jack Coughlin

Audio Editor: Luke Stanise

Technical Producer: Mr. Brady Shoemaker, Computer Science & Digital Applications Faculty

December 19, 2019

Dec 13, 2019

In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, discusses

FOMC Statement; kept interest rates unchanged
Impeachment proceedings
U.S. China sign phase 1 trade deal
Friendly Reminders

Producer: Jack Coughlin

Audio Editor: Luke Stanise

Technical Producer: Mr. Brady Shoemaker, Computer Science & Digital Applications Faculty

December 6, 2019

Dec 6, 2019

In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Host, Jackie Klein '20.

Discussion Topics:

November Employment Situation Report
"What Did We Learn This Week"
King Things
Jack Coughlin interviews his dad, Sean Coughlin, President of the Premiere Collection (auto dealer)
Economy and markets
Friendly Reminders

Producer: Jack Coughlin

Audio Editor: Luke Stanise

Technical Producer: Mr. Brady Shoemaker, Computer Science & Digital Applications Faculty

November 22, 2019

Nov 22, 2019

In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Hosts, Tim Landis '20, Tommy Morris '20, and Robert Commaroto, '20.

Discussion Topics:

Hot Topics: Impeachment, Tesla's Cyber Truck, Israeli Politics
"What Did We Learn This Week"
King Things: King Sports
Jack Coughlin is "In The Hallways," this week "favorite after school snack"
Economy and markets
Friendly Reminders

Producer: Jack Coughlin

Audio Editor: Luke Stanise

Technical Producer: Mr. Brady Shoemaker, Computer Science & Digital Applications Faculty

November 8, 2019

Nov 8, 2019

In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Hosts, Samantha Berman '21, and Davis Knight '20.

Discussion Topics:

US Stocks and China Trade Deal
Women in Economics
"What Did We Learn This Week"
King Things: what is going on in the King community
Jack Coughlin talks with David Volain Senior Associate Director College Counseling
Economy and markets
Friendly Reminders

Producer: Jack Coughlin

Audio Editor: Luke Stanise

Technical Producer: Mr. Brady Shoemaker, Computer Science & Digital Applications Faculty

November 1, 2019

Nov 1, 2019

In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Hosts, KJ Gallagher '20, and Peter Marsh '20.

Discussion Topics:

Fed cut rates, Fed statement
Impeachment update
Checking in on Investment portfolios
"What Did We Learn This Week"
King Things: what is going on in the King community
Jack Coughlin is "In The Hallways"
Economy and markets
Friendly Reminders

Producer: Jack Coughlin

Audio Editor: Luke Stanise

Technical Producer: Mr. Brady Shoemaker, Computer Science & Digital Applications Faculty

October 28, 2019

Oct 28, 2019

In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Hosts, Brian Gomez '20, and Wyatt Kane '20.

Discussion Topics:

Will the Fed cut rates again
Trade with China
Amazon web services
King Things: what is going on in the King community
"What Did We Learn This Week"
Coaches interviews with Jack Coughlin
Economy and markets
Friendly Reminders

Producer: Jack Coughlin

Audio Editor: Luke Stanise

Technical Producer: Mr. Brady Shoemaker, Computer Science & Digital Applications Faculty

October 18, 2019

Oct 18, 2019

In today's show, Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Hosts, Tommy Morris '20, and Tim Landis '20.

Discussion Topics:

Brexit & Boris
Syria
Russian influence
Bidens' get more attention
King Things: what is going on in the King community
"What Did We Learn This Week"
"In the Hallways" (new segment)
Economy and markets
Friendly Reminders

Producer: Jack Coughlin

Audio Editor: Luke Stanise

Technical Producer: Mr. Brady Shoemaker, Computer Science & Digital Applications Faculty

October 11, 2019

Oct 11, 2019

In today's show, Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Hosts, Charlie Feinstein '20, and Dylan McMorrow '20.

Discussion Topics:

The Fed is back
NBA & China
Another attack on Iranian oil shipping
King Things: what is going on in the King community
"What Did We Learn This Week"
"In the Hallways" (new segment)
Economy and markets
Friendly Reminders

Producer: Jack Coughlin

Audio Editor: Luke Stanise

Technical Producer: Mr. Brady Shoemaker, Computer Science & Digital Applications Faculty

Season 1

May 3, 2019

In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Hosts, Luke Buttenwieser '19, and Jack Coughlin '20

Discussion Topics:

Our last show of the season
Jobs, Jobs, Jobs
Mr. President's last assembly brought tears of joy
"What Did We Learn This Week"
King Things: what is going on at King
Guest Segment: HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mr. Paul Walton, from Faith
Economy and markets
Friendly Reminders

Producers: Victoria Crowe, Alexa Vassaliou, Emily Barnard

Audio Editor: Luke Stanise

Technical Producer: Mr. Brady Shoemaker, Computer Science & Digital Applications Faculty

April 26, 2019

In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Hosts, Michael Carnavalla ('19), Sean Mullen '21, and Will Burke '21

Discussion Topics:

Q1 GDP surprises to the upside
King Vikings Investment Club wins the 2019 JA Stock Market Challenge
"What Did We Learn This Week"
King Things: what is going on at King
Guest Interview with Mrs Kim Leeker, King CFO
Guest Interview with Mr, Lear-Nickum (Part 2 of 2)
Economy and markets
Friendly Reminders

Producers: Victoria Crowe, Alexa Vassaliou, Emily Barnard

Audio Editor: Luke Stanise

Technical Producer: Mr. Brady Shoemaker, Computer Science & Digital Applications Faculty

April 19, 2019

In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Host, and Sound Editor, Luke Stanise '20.

Discussion Topics:

The Redacted Mueller Report
JPMorgan Q1 Earnings Report
"What Did We Learn This Week:" Luke & Frank
King Things: what is going on at King
Guest Interview with Mr, Ian Lear-Nickum (Part I of 2)
Economy and markets: Initial Unemployment Claims continue to fall to 50 year lows, economic data, market prices
Friendly Reminders

Producers: Victoria Crowe, Alexa Vassaliou, Emily Barnard

Audio Editor: Luke Stanise

Technical Producer: Mr. Brady Shoemaker, Computer Science & Digital Applications Faculty

April 5, 2019

In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Hosts Nick Carnavalla '19, Tim Landis '20, and Robert Commaroto '20.

Discussion Topics:

March Employment Situation Report
President Trump gives China until 2025
Saudi Arabia threatens U.S. over anti-trust laws and OPEC
"What Did We Learn This Week:"
King Things: what is going on at King
Guest Interview with a special mystery guest
Economy and markets: President Trump is trying to rhetorically manipulate the stock market, economic data, market prices

Producers: Victoria Crowe, Alexa Vassaliou, Emily Barnard

Audio Editor: Luke Stanise

Technical Producer: Mr. Brady Shoemaker, Computer Science & Digital Applications Faculty

March 29, 2019

In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Host and our audio editor Luke Stanise '20.

Discussion Topics:

Mueller Report
Federal Reserve Capitulates
Latest Brexit Update
"What Did We Learn This Week:" Luke and Frank
King Things: What is going on at King?
Guest Interview with Mr. Dean Maki, Managing Partner & Chief Economist at Point72 Asset Mgt who talks about being an economist, the economic outlook, and the importance of an economics education
Economy and markets: an inverted yield curve, economic data, asset prices

Producers: Victoria Crowe, Alexa Vassaliou, Emily Barnard

Audio Editor: Luke Stanise

Technical Producer: Mr. Brady Shoemaker, Computer Science & Digital Applications Faculty

March 1, 2019

In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Hosts Peter Marsh '20, Jack Coughlin '20, and Nick Carnavalla '19

Discussion Topics:

Korea, Fed Chair Powell, Cohen hearings
"What Did We Learn This Week:" Jack, Luke, Nick, and Peter
King Things: what is going on at King
Guest Interview with Christos Galanopoulos, King History Faculty
Economy and markets: economic data, asset prices

Producers: Victoria Crowe, Alexa Vassaliou, Emily Barnard

Audio Editor: Luke Stanise

Technical Producer: Mr. Brady Shoemaker, Computer Science & Digital Applications Faculty

February 22, 2019

In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Hosts Anna Patten '19, and Jack Coughlin '20.

Discussion Topics:

U.S. federal debt outstanding
Federal tax returns are down
"What Did We Learn This Week:" Jack, Anna, Luke
King Things: what is going on at King
Guest Interview with Garrett Mendez Boaz, King Performing Arts Dept
Economy and markets: FOMC Minutes, economic data, asset prices

Producers: Victoria Crowe, Alexa Vassaliou, Emily Barnard

Audio Editor: Luke Stanise

Technical Producer: Mr. Brady Shoemaker, Computer Science & Digital Applications Faculty

February 8, 2019

In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Hosts Michael Carnavalla, and Joey Skarad, both class of 2019.

Discussion Topics:

U.S. China trade negotiations
What follows the SOTU
"What Did We Learn This Week:" Michael, Joe, Luke, Emily, Anna, Jack
King Things: what is going on at King
Guest Interview with Adam Boaz, King English Dept
Economy and markets: Yellen warns on rates, economic data, asset prices

Producers: Victoria Crowe, Alexa Vassaliou, Emily Barnard

Audio Editor: Luke Stanise

Technical Producer: Mr. Brady Shoemaker, Computer Science & Digital Applications Faculty

February 1, 2019

In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Host Josh Palmer '19.

Discussion Topics:

The January jobs report
The Federal Reserves Interest Rate Decision
"What Did We Learn This Week:" Josh & Luke
King Things: what is going on at King
Guest Interview with Jason Bouton, Head Athletic Trainer
Economy and markets: Brexit update, economic data, asset prices

Producers: Victoria Crowe, Alexa Vassaliou, Emily Barnard

Audio Editor: Luke Stanise

Technical Producer: Mr. Brady Shoemaker, Computer Science & Digital Applications Faculty

January 25, 2019

In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Hosts Billy Bernfeld '22.

Discussion Topics:

U.S. Gov't Shutdown & State of the Union
What Did We Learn This Week
King Things
Guest Interview with Bill Waldman, Director of Institutional Technology
ECB holds interest rates and turns dovish
Economy and markets

Producers: Victoria Crowe, Alexa Vassaliou, Emily Barnard

Audio Editor: Luke Stanise

Technical Producer: Mr. Brady Shoemaker, Computer Science & Digital Applications Faculty

January 11, 2019

In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Hosts Luke Stanise '20 and Emily Barnard '19

Discussion Topics:

U.S. Gov't Shutdown
NFL Divisional Round Playoffs
What Did We Learn This Week
King Things
Guest Interview with Max Hellman, '18, and Matt Roar, '18
Market volatility in December
Economy and markets

Producers: Victoria Crowe, Alexa Vassaliou, Emily Barnard

Audio Editor: Luke Stanise

Technical Producer: Mr. Brady Shoemaker, Computer Science & Digital Applications Faculty

December 18, 2018

December 14, 2018

In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Hosts Dean Pigott, Class of 2019, and Santi Silvani, Class of 2019

Discussion Topics:

Brexit, PM no confidence
What Did We Learn This Week
King Things
Guest Interview with Luke Buttenwieser, US 2019 student body President
Interest Rate decisions by the ECB and the Fed
Economy and markets

Note: The UK does have a Supreme Court: https://www.supremecourt.uk/

Producers: Victoria Crowe, Alexa Vassaliou, Emily Barnard

Audio Editor: Luke Stanise

Technical Producer: Mr. Brady Shoemaker, Computer Science & Digital Applications Faculty

December 7, 2018

In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Hosts Joey Skarad, Class of 2019, and Henry Meyer, Class of 2019

Discussion Topics:

November ADP Employment Report
November Employment Situation Report
What Did We Learn This Week
King Things
Guest Interview with Jonathan Coulombe, US Dean of Students
Trump, China and trade
Economy and markets

Producers: Victoria Crowe, Alexa Vassaliou, Emily Barnard

Audio Editor: Luke Stanise

Technical Producer: Mr. Brady Shoemaker, Computer Science & Digital Applications Faculty

November 30, 2018

In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty

Discussion Topics:

G20 meeting in Argentina
A Brexit Update
What Did We Learn This Week
King Things

Guest Interview with Kathryn Warren, Innovation Lab Director

Fed's Powell turns Dovish?
This weeks economic indicators and market reactions
Producers: Victoria Crowe, Alexa Vassaliou, Emily Barnard
Audio Editor: Luke Stanise

Technical Producer: Mr. Brady Shoemaker, Computer Science & Digital Applications Faculty

November 19, 2018

In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Hosts Sam Gleason '19.

Discussion Topics:

Brexit plan puts PM May at riskWhat Did We Learn This Week
King Things
Guest Interview with Jessica Landis, Interim Director, College Counseling
Oil prices keep dropping
This weeks economic indicators and market reactions

Producers: Victoria Crowe, Alexa Vassaliou, Emily Barnard
Audio Editor: Luke Stanise
Technical Producer: Mr. Brady Shoemaker, Computer Science & Digital Applications Faculty

November 12, 2018

In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Hosts Luke Stanise '20

Discussion Topics:

The Federal Reserve Interest Rate Decision
King Things
Guest Interview with Mark Silence, and Dr Jackie Martino, King Performing Arts Dept
King Cast Nov 9 final cut - 11:11:18, 10.22 AM.mp3
U.S. Trade Representative Peter Navarro on China trade negotiations
This weeks economic indicators and market reactions

Producers: Victoria Crowe, Alexa Vassaliou, Emily Barnard
Audio Editor: Luke Stanise
Technical Producer: Mr. Brady Shoemaker, Computer Science & Digital Applications Faculty

November 2, 2018

Nov 2, 2018

In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Hosts Ari Maki '19 and Alex Holtz '19.

Discussion Topics:

America's ever growing national debt
King Things
Guest Interview with Cathy Mishkin, History Faculty
The October employment report
This weeks economic indicators and market reactions

Producers: Emily Barnard, Victoria Crowe, Alexa Vassaliou
Audio Editor: Luke Stanise
Technical Editor: Mr. Brady Shoemaker, Computer Science & Digital Applications Faculty

October 26, 2018

Oct 26, 2018

In today's show, Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes co-hosts George Dowling '19 and Alex Knorr '19.

Discussion Topics:

The global stock market sell-off
King Things
Guest Interview with Marty Reiser, Chief Legal Council for US House Majority Whip Steve Scalise
The current economy and markets.

Producers: Emily Barnard, Victoria Crowe, Alexa Vassaliou
Audio Editor: Luke Stanise
Technical Editor: Mr. Brady Shoemaker, Computer Science & Digital Applications Faculty

October 19, 2018

Oct 19, 2018

In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Hosts George Taylor '19 and Grady Norton '19.

Discussion Topics:

President Trump challenging Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on interest rate hikes
Guest Interview with Micah Hauen, Dean of Athletics: King Homecoming Weekend
The current economy and markets.

Producers: Victoria Crowe, Alexa Vassaliou, Emily Barnard
Audio Editor: Luke Stanise
Technical Producer: Mr. Brady Shoemaker, Computer Science & Digital Applications Faculty

Enrichment Groups

Art Club

Civics - Young Democrat's Club

Civics - Young Republican's Club

The Young Republicans Club meets every rotation to discuss current events, exchange ideas, and learn from one another. This year, we plan on having several debates with the Young Democrats Club (for context, last year we had debates on a range of topics including gun control and abortion) and look forward to sharing our opinions and developing our public speaking skills, while also learning from the wealth of perspectives that this school has to offer. Further, we plan on compiling a list of potential speakers at our first meeting, as we have done in the past, and will plan on inviting relevant speakers regularly. As we are entering into the election cycle for 2020, we are also excited to conduct regular polling of the student body this year for us to discuss and analyze during club meetings.

Debate Team

Drama Club

GAINS (Girls Advancing in STEM)

The goal of the club is to give girls the opportunity to try different things so that they are exposed to different STEM fields, allowing them to explore their interests. It also opens the opportunity to meet possible mentors from professional environments. We will be attending the GAINS conference in NYC in the spring as well as smaller conferences throughout the year.

Gender Equality Club

Gender Sexuality Awareness Club (GSA)

The Gender and Sexuality Awareness Club (GSA) is a safe space in which students discuss LGBTQ issues, both those in the broader community and issues specific to King. GSA seeks to promote a greater understanding of LGBTQ issues through guest speakers, collaboration with other student clubs, and special events. GSA is not solely an affinity space; all friends and allies of those who identify on the LGBTQ rainbow are welcome to attend.

French Club

🇫🇷The French Club is a place where students can get together to learn and discuss the French language and culture. Every meeting, there will be a new French song to listen to and a new type of food to try, like cheeses and pastries. There will also be new French vocabulary, interesting facts and news about Francophone countries, and the occasional French movie. Students will learn about the French language and culture in a fun and exciting way that will foster a love for the language. You don’t need to be taking a French course to join this club; all are welcome to enjoy the learning (and the snacks). For our project, we are planning on showing a French movie in the PAC towards the end of the year as an opportunity to de-stress. We were also thinking of a field trip to a French restaurant (most likely Le Fat Poodle). 🇫🇷

Investment

In the Investment Club, students with any level of knowledge will gain a better understanding of what it means to invest, different forms of investments, and how they can apply this knowledge to their life. Students will learn through presentations and discussions and will compete against each other through an investment simulator. At the end of the year, students will show off their investing skills in the Stock Market Challenge, a regional competition.

Math Team

The Math Team is a group of students whose knowledge and love for Mathematics is outstanding. The students compete with 25 Fairfield County schools six times per year. Prior to attending meets, students must complete at least 48 problems in a packet handed out by the Math Team coaches. They also must take a short quiz, which will assess their preparedness for attending the meet.

Microfinance/Social Entrepreneurship

Model UN

Members of the Model UN club will have the opportunity to attend simulations of real United Nations conferences. We will be attending three major conferences, Brown University Simulation of The United Nations, Harvard Model UN, and Boston College Model UN. We spend around three days at each of these conferences, interacting, discussing, and resolving major issues with people from around the world. Additionally, King hosts its own conference to prepare students of all skill levels for the major conferences.

Club members need not have amazing debate or public speaking skills. A desire to learn and improve is perfect for this club. Students will be assigned a particular Country in a United Nations committee. They will research their country to learn about its particular views and positions on a topic. Through negotiations with other people representing other countries, club members will help to form a resolution that aligns with their country’s stance. Model UN helps develop leadership skills, give students a global perspective, and is a great way to step outside of your comfort zone in experiences unmatched by any other club.

Model UN is a club catered to those who are interested in international relations and collaborative problem solving. Members gain an experience similar to a real-life United Nations conference, knowledge of the world around them, and public speaking skills.

Robotics Club

The mission of the King School Robotics Club is to design, construct, and program robots. These robots will complete tasks, compete against other robots or automate repetitive tasks within King's campus. This club is open to all students regardless of their engineering or programming background. We hope to not only teach robotics but to also learn new things from our peers.

Rocketry Club

STEM

The purpose of this club is to promote STEM within the School. STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education. We focus on these areas together not only because the skills and knowledge in each discipline are essential for student success, but also because these fields are deeply intertwined in the real world and in how students learn most effectively.

Ultimate Frisbee Club

The frisbee club is an after school activity designed to help students learn, or strengthen, their skills in the sport of ultimate frisbee. We will conduct practices with student coaches to help players develop their athletic abilities. The frisbee club will include the option for players to participate in the USA Ultimate league against teams from other schools. Nearing the end of the year, the club will host an ultimate frisbee tournament for all King students to participate in. Students will create their own teams and pay to join the competition. All funds received from the entry fee will be donated to the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation. The ultimate goal of the club is for students to have fun, learn more about the incredible sport of ultimate frisbee, and hopefully raise some money for a good cause.

Film Club

The film club is a club that analyzes films as pieces of work, instead of dollar signs. In this club, we will dive into different movies and find significance in the details: Cinematography, acting, shot angle, and ask the questions like: Is “Fight Club” overrated? Is the shark in Jaws a symbol for something? So if you want to see what makes the movie “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind”s ending the best, or how the “Joker”s music score improves the movie as a whole, I recommend that you “come with me if you want to live”(The Terminator: Judgment Day)

Reselling Club

Sports Business Club

The Sports Business Club is for students that have an interest in the business side of the sports industry. Throughout the year we will be discussing many of the developing news stories in Sports Business and we will have speakers from around the industry provide insight and advice regarding their positions. If you have an interest in one day working in sports, then this is the club for you.

King Cares Service Clubs

The King Cares Service Club combines various service interests into one program. This club will establish goals and initiatives related to both longstanding causes (KSPCA) and recent events (hurricane relief efforts). The clubs listed below fall under the King Cares umbrella.

Environmental Club (King Cares)

HOPE (Helping Other People Excel)

The purpose of this student organization is to participate in community service opportunities within and beyond our community. HOPE completes service projects in which members participate and encourage non-members to come in order to experience the benefits of helping others. To receive credit for participating in the club, students must attend at least three of the monthly projects during the year, and bring at least one non-member to a community service opportunity. HOPE club includes PEACE(tutoring after school) and Pediatric Cancer Club(visiting children with cancer in local hospitals.)

KSPCA (King's Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)

The KSPCA Club focuses on raising awareness on animal cruelty and working to prevent it. We have many projects that we intend to work on such as a presentation on stereotypes, fundraisers for multiple shelters, bringing in adoption shelters to speak about the benefits of adoption, speaking of instances in which veterinarians are put into tough situations due to cruelty, and a possible adoption event during homecoming weekend.

King Music Club (King Cares)

The Music Appreciation Club will offer a place for students to gather and share the music they love. The club will serve snacks and students will have time to listen, share, and talk about their favorite music. This year we will be working closely with the volunteer group, Project Music, by meeting with some of the Project Music kids and helping organize the King Music Festival in the spring. I look forward to seeing some of you at our meetings!

Stamford PEACE

Stamford Peace is built on a foundation consisting of teamwork, discipline, leadership, and sportsmanship. Stamford Peace uses the game of basketball as a vehicle through which to positively influence academic achievement, community service, and other life skills within Stamford and other lower Fairfield County communities. To that end, the Beyond Limits Academic Program, launched in 2013, employs a peer-to-peer approach in which local high school students provide one-on-one academic tutoring, primarily in math and science, to other local middle school and high school students. Members of this club sign up to tutor on one of the assigned dates. Transportation is provided by the school and students return to school by 5:00PM.