Boston University Academy - Student Activities

Student Activities

Student activities include:

  • Model United Nations- a student run club including nearly one-third of the school's student population. BUA Model UN website
  • Science Team- a large team who competes to demonstrate their superior science skills in the Western Suburban Science League.
  • Robotics-The BUA Robotics team competes in the FIRST league and many local competitions.
  • Middle Egyptian club, focused on reading and studying Egyptian hieroglyphs
  • Sports such as: Basketball, Crew, Crosscountry, Fencing, Sailing, Soccer, Tennis, and Ultimate Frisbee.
  • Nerdly Hobbies, a student-run club which organizes Dungeons & Dragons games, Miniatures Wargames (like Warhammer 40,000), Magic: The Gathering Tournaments, and various leisure activities.
  • Dance Team
  • Photography Club
  • Yearbook
  • Cheese Club, a student run organization celebrating cheese.
  • Social Issues group
  • Opera Club, which studies and then attends a performance of various opera.
  • Math Team
  • Film Club
  • Environmental club- A club who helps the environment through an extensive recycling program.
  • Literary Magazine (LitMag) and LitCafe, where student authors and artist can publish and share their works with the school community.
  • BU Academy Press- A student-run and edited newspaper that brings the important news to the students.
  • Art Club
  • Gallery Hoppers, where students take an afternoon to visit a local art gallery (and often grab a snack).
  • Drama, including the Drama class as well as the Senior Play and Independent Drama.
  • Many Students help in admissions, performing such functions as Tour Guides and Hosting visiting applicants
  • Student Council, which organizes most student activities and functions.
  • Peer Tutors- A group of students who help their peers by tutoring them in subjects where they need help.
  • Peer Advisors- A group of students who help new students transition to the academy.
  • Chess Club
  • MSSG- A club for members of the school coming from the north shore.
  • "'Gay Straight Alliance"'
  • Mandatory community service

Student activities formerly included other activities such as:

  • Music Diversity club

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