Extracurricular involvement at Frontier Central School District comes in many forms, and for student athletes on the Frontier Trap Team, it means taking their positions on the firing line to master a lifelong sport.

The growth of the team highlights a broader district initiative: providing specialized clubs for virtually every student interest. From the high school debate team to middle school fishing and cooking clubs, administrators have leaned on staff hobbies to create unique niches.

"Research shows that more involved kids are within their school district, statistically they do better when they have a connection with something at the school," Frontier trap team head coach Ryan Schwarzott said. "There are so many different things, so many wonderful activities and clubs that our school has to offer."

The Frontier Trap Team operates on a foundation built entirely on stringent safety protocols and strict personal responsibility.

 "You have to be very careful and very responsible when handling a firearm," said high school team member Chase Gollnau, who joined after discovering the club at an eighth-grade open house. Coach Schwarzott emphasized that this focus supports the ultimate goal of the program. "It's just promoting the... safe handling of firearms," Schwarzott said. "Teaching kids a lifelong sport. You come here to any gun club in Western New York, and you will see people in the 60s and 70s still shooting trap where not every sport, you could say the same."  

The sport teaches participants critical real-world disciplines, such as managing emotions and performing under variable environmental elements, like high winds. Because trap shooting places the shooter entirely in control of their outcome, it builds deep personal accountability.

"It helps me with all the safety in life because I hunt," middle school team member Mason Henry said. "It helps me with gun safety number one, [and] learning how to teach other people gun safety."

Beyond individual discipline, the club provides an avenue for camaraderie, letting students travel to state competitions and connect over shared outdoor hobbies. For students who may not fit into traditional sports, the district’s wide selection of clubs ensures an option for everyone.

"There's definitely something out there for everyone," Gollnau said. "If you're a hunter or just like shooting, I would definitely recommend joining the club because it's definitely a fun way to explore that hobby."

Henry agreed, noting that the school's club list features options like chess club, book club, and fishing club. "Even if you don't like this one, there's always a club that could fit you," Henry said.

Frontier High School Clubs: FHS Clubs

Frontier Middle School Clubs:FMS Clubs