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Name of Club/Activity/Organization
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Moderator
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Description/Purpose
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How to Join
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Place/Time of Meetings
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Ambassadors
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Lauren Funk
Cassady Kennebeck
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Welcome prospective students and their parents to explore SMA through events such as Open House and full day visits.
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See Lauren in the Admissions Office. Apply in the Spring. Watch for announcements.
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Check calendar outside
Admissions Office.
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Art Club
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Kathy Mitchell
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The Art Club supports the visual arts with hands-on activities that explore a variety of media, and offers fun projects and explores different media often relating to seasons and holidays.
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Open to all students. Come anytime. Students may bring artwork to share.
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D Schedule, morning Activity Block, usually on Thursday, Art Room, G-2
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National Art Honor Society NAHS
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Kathy Mitchell
Nora Brewington
Lindsay Cannon
Delaney Januzzi
Stephanie Linn
Lillie Meyer
Analies Steensma
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Membership is based on art scholarship, leadership, character, and service. This group directs the activities of the Art Club and works with the club to strengthen Visual Arts in the SMA community. Service hours earn the rainbow honor cord which may be worn at graduation.
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Students must have taken at least three semesters of Visual Art classes. Members meet character, leadership, and art G.P.A requirements and perform service hours according to a point system. Applications available in the fall.
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B Schedule, monthly
Art Room, G-2
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Campus Ministry and Service Team (CMS)
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Randy Kollars
Maria Fleming
S. Linda
Jenny Blackerby
Emma Paustian
Megan Sherrington
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Members of the CMS Team earn .25 credit per semester as a religion elective. There are three teams within CMS: ministry, service, and green team. Students participate in leadership, both within the SMA community for retreats, service, and keeping SMA green and also by participating in community service locally and abroad.
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Open to all students, of all faiths. Watch for announcements! Applications are accepted in January and May. Everyone is welcome to participate in the activities organized by CMS.
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Study Block (B/D),
Chapel
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Dance Club
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Erica McCurnin
Miranda Eisen
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The club provides a space for students to learn and choreograph dance routines. We will touch on many dance forms, including but not limited to jazz, ballet, hip hop, and modern.
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Open to all students. No previous dance experience required.
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D Activity Block, Gym
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Doernbecher- Blues Making Miracles
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Sarah Rice |
This group creates SMA’s Doernbecher Week. Over the last 5 years, SMA raised over $60,000 to support the children’s hospital and other charities.
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Watch for posters and announcements in late November.
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Watch for
announcements.
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Dragon Boats
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Mike Bojorquez
Tom Crowder
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SMA Cruisers paddle in Rose Festival Race. Practice after Spring Break and finish with big race @ waterfront during Rose Festival.
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Watch for announcements in Feb. Practice early April to June!
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M, W, F, 3:00 pm.,
April-June
Waterfront Park.
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Earth Club
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Jim Haster
Iris Dowd
Emma Ordway
Leina' ala Voss
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Earth Club helps promote and inform SMA about Ecological issues and concerns.
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Come to a meeting. Open to all students.
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Tuesdays, Lunch 302
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Encounter Leadership
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Randy Kollars
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Encounter Leaders plan and lead the two Jr. Encounters, Nov. and Feb.
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Any senior who has attended Encounter is invited to apply in mid September. See Mr. Kollars in Campus Ministry.
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Teams meet 3 times/week
for 90 minutes after school
for 6 weeks prior to the
Encounter. Specific days
determined by
team members.
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Escribe Maria
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Sara Salvi
Beverly Kiesel
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Escribe Maria students select pieces of poetry, short fiction and art/photography for inclusion in St. Mary’s literary magazine of the same name, Escribe Maria. These works are produced by students. In addition to selecting student works, the group plays literary games, watches literary films, reads published poetry and prose, and fundraises. The year culminates each spring with the publication of Escribe Maria.
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Membership is open to all. Come to a meeting in the fall.
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Fridays, Lunch 101
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Fashion Forward Club
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Nicole Foran
Lydia Bales
Lulu Burns
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Fashion Forward Club is a positive and safe environment for students to express their personality through fashion and design.The club will examine both current fashion trends as well as traditional styles, study important icons, and explore issues associated with the fashion industry.
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The club is open to anyone interested in fashion and personal style |
Mondays, Lunch, 104 |
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French Club
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Marsi Thelin
Brynn Bruder
Carrrie Holt
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French Club explores French language and French-speaking cultures through a variety of activities including student presentations, potlucks, film screenings, and conservation days.
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Anyone with an interest in French culture may attend. The first Monday of the month will be a French conversation day. On those Mondays, a French student will be available to teach French expressions to non-French speaking students.
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1st & 3rd Mondays, Lunch, Terrace Room
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Harry Potter Club
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Steve Colley
Rachael Gowen
Violetta White
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Harry Potter Club allows fans to express their lore creativity, to create a stress-free environment to discuss Hogwarts lore and to have fun! Anyone and everyone is welcome!
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Any student is welcome, fan or no.
Come to have fun!
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2nd & 4th Wednesdays, Lunch G-7
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History Club
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Alexis Lund
Eva Miller-Hughes
Claire Shapton
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The History Club is for those who love history. We watch historical, but fun, films, share books and websites, and host the occasional guest speaker or tour.
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Come to a meeting.
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Thursdays, Lunch, 105
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Human Rights Club
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Dan Hemmen
Clare Collins
Kylie Morana
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Human Rights Club is a non-political club that focuses on bringing awareness to the student body about worldwide human rights issues. It is a hands-on club that emphasizes taking social action in order to bring justice to our world.
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Everyone is welcome to join.
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Mondays, Lunch, 304
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Sodalitas Latina Latin Club
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Michael Reinbold
Princeptrix: Nan Campbell
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Have fun learning Latin and experiencing the ModumRomanum!
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Everyone welcome.
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B Activity Block, G-4 Usually Tuesdays
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LINK
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Sarah Rice |
LINK Crew provides the freshman orientation program for incoming students before school and throughout the year.
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Open to Sophomores and Juniors. Apply in the Spring. Watch for announcements.
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Watch for
announcements.
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Math Club
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Susan Melvin
Cynthia Heller
Nan Campbell
Claire Fitzgerald
Vy Nguyen
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Fun math activities, prepare for math contests, plan PI Day.
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Everyone welcome anytime.
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Mondays, Lunch, 301
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Mock Trial
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Alyssa Tormala
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Learn about legal process, learn skills including argument, public speaking, and teamwork; develop strategies and roles for competition trial (serving as lawyers, witnesses and court officials); compete against other teams in regional and possibly state competition; lots of work but lots of fun. Earn .5 Social Studies credit.
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Open to all grades. Requirements: mandatory attendance and competitions; fee: $35. Watch for announcements in the fall.
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Watch for
announcements.
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MUN Model United Nations
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Patty Gorman
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MUN is a .5 credit course. Students are assigned a country and research topics facing the real UN. This is an independent study course that culminates during a three-day conference at
U of O in April.
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New membership is open to Soph/Jrs only. Students apply and are selected in the fall. Watch for announcements.
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Meeting times vary.
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Music Lovers Anonymous
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Francesca Cronan
Ian Park
Bianca Barcenas
Sydney Wisner
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A club for those who love their iPods, mix CDs , and playlists. A place to share love of music and musical interests, from alternative to reggae to soul music. No musical boundaries, get the latest in music news and updates on local music happenings.
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Everyone welcome anytime.
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Wednesdays, Lunch, 102
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National Honor Society
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Patty Gorman
Kate Brouns
Anna McLean
Emma Nienow Birch
Madison Sankovitz
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NHS is an organization that Juniors are invited to join if they have a cum. GPA of 3.6 and have met a requirement for advanced course work, leadership, character, and service. NHS students tutor students, hostess SMA events, and do at least one service project per semester.
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If invited, apply to join in 2nd semester of junior year.
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Fridays, Lunch, 305
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Novel Club
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Carrie Housley
Rachael Gowen
Caitlin Hartmann
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The Novel Club is for those who love to read and share their literary finds with others. We exchange book reviews and watch "Books on Film" at lunch.
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Everyone welcome anytime.
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Fridays, Lunch, 206
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Outdoor Club
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Anne Hainley
Saskia Kuehl
Bridget O'Sullivan
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Outdoor club strives to offer St. Mary’s students an opportunity to experience the beauty of Oregon wilderness through hiking expeditions, education, and breathtaking experiences.
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Open to all students. Come to a meeting.
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Thursdays, Lunch, 101
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Outdoor School
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S. Linda Patrick
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Spend a week in the fall or spring as a camp counselor at Outdoor School for 6th graders. Great fun!Earn .25 credit.
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Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors apply in September for Fall and in January/February for Spring. In January/February, Freshmen may apply to attend Oregon Trail.
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Watch for announcements.
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Photography Club
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Marsi Thelin
Emily Campbell
Maddy Landis-Croft
Xiao Pfohman
Kate Sheridan |
To give those who have a passion for photography a place to share their own works and to help them understand the technical parts of photography.
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Everyone welcome anytime |
1st & 3rd Wednesdays, Lunch, Terrace Room |
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Politics w/o Borders
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Donald Housley
Olivia Hinerfeld
Madeleine McKerrow
Anna McLean
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To encourage understanding and dialogue among various political perspectives while discussing current political issues.
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Everyone welcome anytime.
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Tuesdays, Lunch, 206
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Poverty Awareness Day Committee
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Maria Fleming
Mariah Bruns
Julia McCarthy
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Plan and organize Poverty Awareness Day, April 2013, promoting awareness and understanding of poverty issues in our city, our country, and our world.
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All are welcome. Watch for announcements in December or January.
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Weekly, Auditorium
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SADD
Students Against Destructive Decisions
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Janet Robertson
Noelle Webster
Noelle Winter
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Educate Student Body on affects of alcohol and drugs. Participate in Breast Cancer Awareness, Lee Denim Day Fundraisers, Grim Reaper Day and Spring SADD assembly.
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All students welcome. Please join us.
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Mondays, Lunch, G-12
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Science Club
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Maureen Daschel
Kirsten Thiel
Alexa Baldwin
Katy Baker
Jennifer Yoon
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Encourages and fosters student interest and involvement in the sciences both within the building and in the community. Have fun exploring science interests outside the class. Guest speakers, contests, videos, field trips, etc. etc.
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Any student may join.
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Tuesdays, Lunch, 209
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Sci-Fi Fantasy Club
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Matt Vannelli
Courtney Cooper-Heiney
Erin Kwan
Maddie Landis Croft
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Meet to discuss the latest Sci-Fi trends, news, events, and movies. Create and share original Sci-Fi literature and art.
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Everyone is welcome to join.
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Mondays, Lunch, 206
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| Science Olympiad |
Ellen Tevik |
Science Olympiad is a competitive science team. Students prepare for a wide vareity of lab, test, and building events in preparation for tournaments in the spring.
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Join by applicaton in September. |
Fridays at 3:15, some Saturdays |
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SMA Dance Company
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Lauren Funk
Justine VanderVeen
Miranda Eisen
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The SMA Dance Company is a performance-based ensemble dedicated to furthering the technical and artistic skills of the participating student dancers. Open to students of all levels and abilities on a semester-length commitment contract. The semester culminates in a final concert performance.
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Students must commit to participate for the full semester. Rehearsals for the Fall semester start in Sept. The Winter concert is December 9th at 2 p.m. The spring semester company will begin in March and the concert is in May.
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Fall: Mondays & Wednesdays
3:30-5:30pm. Cafeteria.
Email Kawa-san for a
rehearsal schedule and
more information.
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Student Government
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Sarah Rice
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Members of Student Government, ASB, class officers, and TA Senators work to serve student body through fun events, listening, and responding to the needs of students.
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Run for class officer! Elections in Spring/ Frosh in November. Watch for signs.
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See postings outside
Student Activities office, by the commons for time and place of meetings. Usually B Activity Block, Terrace Room
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Theatre Club
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Shannon More
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To give students the opportunity to experience the many facets of theatre from production to spectatorship. Theatre Club brings students together for a variety of theatre and non-theatre related activities.
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Anyone may join and no requirements.
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Thursdays, Lunch, Auditorium
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Thespian Club
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Shannon More
Megan Magsarili
Claire Martin
Makenzie Spiller
Ella Sugerman
Bridget Summit
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International Thespian Troupe 5277 - membership is granted for the performance of meritorious work in theatre arts that meets ETA's general guidelines. This group directs the activities of the SMA Theatre Club and works with the club and school to strengthen theatre arts in the SMA community.
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Thespians = point system through theatre work (production).
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Thursdays, Lunch, Auditorium
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TIES
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Ellie Gilbert
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Students mentor 5th grade girls, introducing them to the excitement and challenge of “doing” sciences through teaching topics, coordinating activities, guest speakers and field trips. Earn .5 credit.
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Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors can apply to be mentors. Frosh can be helpers.
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Thursdays, 211, 3:15-4:15 -Mentors
Meetings with 5th graders scheduled in the fall.
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Tri-M Music Honor Society & Musicians Club
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Kathy Briggs
President:
Ella Sugerman
Vice President: Megan Magsarili
Secretary:
Ali Peterkort
Treasurer:
Emily Stiles
Historian: Makenzie Spiller
Concert Choir Representative: TBA Marian Instruments: TBA Marian Singers: Claire Martin
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Club focuses on promoting music both in our school and in our community. Musicians Club members who meet the criteria for Tri-M can apply to be officially inducted into the National Music Honor Society in the spring. Tri-M stands for “Modern Music Masters.”
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Students enrolled in Concert Choir, Marian Singers, Marian Instruments, or Marian Piano Ensemble.
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Wednesdays, Lunch, PAC
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Writers Club
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Sara Salvi
Courtney Cooper-Heiney
Caitlin Hartmann
Julia Renner
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Writers Club students share, critique their writing and learn from fellow writers, and support students interested in pursuing their creative writing outside of class.
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Everyone welcome. Come to a meeting.
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Wednesdays, Lunch, 101
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