Buzz+Squad

=Buzz Squad=

The "Buzz Squad" is a secret society within Student Government that is sworn to protect (and defend) Newark's Mascot, Buzz. Established during the 2006-2007 school year, members of this group have included many high ranking officers in Student Government and various other school organizations.

__Qualifications to join include:__


 * Maintaining a 3.0 GPA
 * Availability during at least one sports season
 * Member of Student Government (attended at least three monthly meetings during that school year)
 * Flexable afterschool schedule (w/ transportation arrangements)
 * Excitable personality

__Perks include:__


 * Special T-Shirt paid for by Student Government
 * Free admission to any school or district event (sporting or otherwise)
 * Excused absences from classes for Mascot related activities (PepFest, Signing Day, etc.)
 * Allowed field and court access at sporting events
 * Being a part of exciting events at the school

Initiation

 * Buzz 101
 * The purpose of Buzz
 * Life as a mascot
 * The Secret of Buzz
 * When Buzz is needed (scheduling)


 * Training
 * Transforming into Buzz
 * Buzz mannerisms
 * "Mascot rules"
 * Do's and Don't with Costume
 * Guarding and shifts


 * Practice
 * Attend and perform at a JV event
 * Get rated by current member of the Buzz Squad
 * If approved: you can be scheduled for school events
 * If not approved: repeat the process