Buzz Squad

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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

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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