Hanover Area students have demonstrated their accomplishments in the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS), the Voice of Democracy Contest, National History Day, Mock Trial, Youth Salute, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), and most recently, the Marching Band captured the title of Atlantic Coast Champions for 1993, 1995 and 1996.

Fusion, additionally, performs at all of the football games as a more "rock and roll" alternative to the traditional marching band.

Due to the sedentary nature of such instruments as drums and keyboards, they do not actually march, though they do also include clarinets, saxophones, and trumpets.

Drama Club puts on plays that are often popular with the student body because they are cheap and entertaining to watch.

Additionally, many of the club's talented young actors and actresses take part in many of the theater-oriented senior projects.