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Whether students are shooting baskets, preparing for a Model United Nations conference, decorating for prom, producing the literary magazine, or running hurdles, St. Mary's offers sports, clubs, and activities for every interest. One of the advantages of an all-female environment is that all the opportunities — student government, clubs, teams, organizations — are run by female students.
St. Mary's views athletics as an extension of the classroom where students learn the values of hard work, determination, and cooperation while developing their talents as athletes. Many of the state's finest female athletes develop their skills while at St. Mary's. The all-female environment allows girls to thrive in the spirit of competition.
St. Mary's Academy has won 15 OSAA state championships in five different sports. In addition, the Blues have won four academic state titles, twice winning the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) POWERADE Scholar Athlete Award for having the highest percentage of graduating seniors earning a 3.50 cumulative GPA and a varsity letter in an OSAA sanctioned sport. At the conference level, St. Mary's teams have earned 50 titles, 41 as members of the Metro League and 9 in the Mt. Hood Conference.
Many of the state's finest female athletes developed their skills while at St. Mary's. The all-female environment allows girls to thrive in the spirit of competition. Many former St. Mary's student-athletes are now coaches and share the pride, inspiration, and commitment to the winning history of the school.
As a member of the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA), St. Mary's competes in nine 4A level sports in the Mt. Hood Conference. St. Mary's Blues teams also compete in four club sports*.
Fall: Cross Country, Soccer, Volleyball
Winter: Basketball, Swimming, Alpine Skiing*, Nordic Skiing*
Spring: Golf , Softball, Tennis, Track & Field, Lacrosse*, Dragon Boat Racing*
St. Mary's strives to help students develop life-long social interaction and leadership skills through organized activities. Our young women extend their hand to others in need during Doernbecher Week, Hands Full of Heart Day, Sister Shawn Marie Barry Drive, and other organized service activities.
During events such as Poverty Awareness Day, International Week, and Model United Nations, students learn more about the world around them and celebrate the uniqueness of others.
Creativity and self-expression are nurtured as students annually present two plays, one musical, and the One Act Festival, along with music concerts and liturgies.
With our increased concern of the world's ecology, our science club, earth club, and eco-book program are actively run by a large number of students. These are just a few of the events and activities that extend classroom learning and provide avenues for leadership.
| Ambassadors |
National Honor Society |
| Archery Club |
Novel Club |
| Art Club |
OSSOM |
| Close-Up |
Rose Festival Court |
| Earth Club |
SADD |
| Escribe Maria |
SciFi Club |
| Historical Society |
Science Club |
| International Club |
Service Club |
| InStyle |
Student Council |
| Knitting for Fun |
Theatre Club |
| LINK Crew |
Thespian Club |
| Ladies of Calvary |
Yoga Club |
| Math Club |
Young Democrats & Young Republicans |
Through our four-year religious curriculum, service opportunities, retreats, and liturgies, students develop an understanding and appreciation for the:
- Catholic church and its traditions and teachings,
- interconnectedness of all creation and a sense of compassion for all those in need,
- framework to make ethical and moral decisions and grow toward a sense of personal and social responsibility,
- complexities of ecological, economic, and social justice,
- faith development, prayer, liturgies, and being a member of our Christian community.
Students learn to understand, accept, respect, and appreciate diversity within the school and on a local and global level. Those of other religious traditions are welcomed and invited to share in the faith activities of the Catholic tradition. At the same time, they are encouraged to develop a relationship with God according to their own religious traditions and beliefs.
Service is an important part of what it means to be a graduate of St. Mary's Academy. Our mission statement outlines a clear call to service with a special concern for the economically and emotionally poor and disadvantaged. Students are encouraged to integrate service into their lives and make it a lifelong commitment.
- St. Francis Dining Hall
- St. Andrews Nativity School
- Friends Across Generations
- MacDonald Center
- Los Embajadores
- Portland Plunge
- Hands Full of Heart
- Christmas Baskets
- Sister Shawn Marie Barry Drive
- Luncheon for the Elderly
- and many more .
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