Clubs and Activities

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Name of Club/Activity/Organization

 

Moderator

Description/Purpose 

 How to Join 

Place/Time of Meetings

 Ambassadors

 Lauren Kawa

Welcome prospective students and their parents to explore SMA through events such as Open House and full day visits.

See Lauren in the Admissions Office. Apply in the Spring. Watch for announcements.

 Check calendar outside
Admissions Office.

 

Art Club

 

Kathy Mitchell

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.

Open to all students. Come anytime.  Students may bring artwork to share.


D  Schedule, morning Activity Block, usually on Thursday,
Art Room, G-2

 National Art Honor Society NAHS

Kathy Mitchell Sophie Du Val
Bethany Dugan
Devon Huck Waverley Kronewitter Anna O’Connor Haley Wilson

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.

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. 

 

B  Schedule, monthly
Art Room, G-2

 

Campus Ministry and Service Team (CMS)

 

Randy Kollars
Maria Fleming
S. Linda

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.

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.

Study Block (B/D),
Chapel 

 Dance Club

 

Erica McCurnin
Miranda Eisen

 

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.

Open to all students. No previous dance experience required.

D Activity Block, Gym

 

Doernbecher- Blues Making Miracles

 Sarah Rice

This group creates SMA’s Doernbecher Week.  Over the last 5 years, SMA raised over $60,000 to support for the children’s hospital and other charities.

Watch for posters and announcements in late November.

Watch for
announcements.

Dragon Boats

Mike Bojorquez Tom Crowder

SMA Cruisers paddle in Rose Festival Race.  Practice after Spring Break and finish with big race @ waterfront during Rose Festival.

Watch for announcements in Feb. Practice early April to June!

 

M, W, F, 3:00 pm., 
April-June
Waterfront Park.

Earth Club

Jim Haster

Earth Club helps promote and inform SMA about Ecological issues and concerns.

Come to a meeting. Open to all students.

Tuesdays, Lunch  302

Encounter Leadership

Randy Kollars

Encounter Leaders plan and lead the two Jr. Encounters, Nov. and Feb. 

Any senior who has attended Encounter is invited to apply in mid September. See Mr. Kollars in Campus Ministry.  

Teams meet 3 times/week
for 90 minutes after school
 for 6 weeks prior to the
Encounter. Specific days
determined by
team members. 

Escribe Maria

Sara Salvi
Beverly Kiesel
Emily Stiles Maddie Kath

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.

Membership is open to all. Come to a meeting in the fall.

Fridays, Lunch 101

Food Club

Dena Stock- Marquez

Food Club meets to share food, recipes, and fun on a weekly basis. We have monthly potluck meals where we share our favorite foods, usually based on a theme

Everyone is welcome. Bring your lunch.

1st & 3rd Wednesdays, Lunch G-3

French Club 

Marsi Thelin
Rachel Struxness
Caroline Holt  

French Club explores French language and French-speaking cultures through a variety of activities including student presentations, potlucks, film screenings, and conservation days.  

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.

Mondays, Lunch, G-4

Graphic Design Club 

Beverly Kiesel

Club activities include learning about Photoshop and other design software from beginning to advanced skills, as well as creating fun projects. Each meeting members will work on a new project. The club will also work on school-related projects.  

The club is open to all students regardless of design or Photoshop experience.   

Fridays,  Lunch, 109

Harry Potter Club

Steve Colley Nicole Hurner
Kate Jesse
Phuong Nguyen
Mickayla Phillis 

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!

Any student is welcome, fan or no.
Come to have fun!

2nd & 4th Wednesdays, Lunch G-7  

History Club

Julie Goebel Rachel  Struxness
Olivia Schneider

 

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.

 

Come to a meeting.

Thursdays,  Lunch,  105

Human Rights Club

Dan Hemmen
Rosie Mallet
Rebecca Collins 

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. 

Everyone is welcome to join.

Mondays,   Lunch, 304

Sodalitas Latina Latin Club

 

Michael Reinbold
Princeptrix:  
Mara Teylan
Nan Campbell

Have fun learning Latin and experiencing the ModumRomanum!

Everyone welcome.  

D Activity Block, 303
Usually Thursdays

LINK

 
 Sarah Rice  

LINK Crew  provides the freshman orientation program for  incoming students before school and throughout the year.

Open to Sophomores and Juniors. Apply in the Spring. Watch for announcements. 

Watch for
announcements.

Math Club

Susan Melvin
Cynthia Heller
Kate Jesse
Phuong Nguyen
Abi Wells

Fun math activities, prepare for math contests, plan PI Day.

Everyone welcome anytime.

Mondays, Lunch, 301

Mock Trial

Alyssa Tormala

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.

Open to all grades.  Requirements: mandatory attendance and competitions; fee: $35. Watch for announcements in the fall.

Watch for
announcements.

 

MUN Model United Nations

 

Patty Gorman

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.

New membership is open to Soph/Jrs only.  Students apply and are selected in the fall. Watch for announcements.

Meeting times vary.

 Music Lovers Anonymous

Francesca Cronan Bianca Barcenas
Sydney Wisner

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.

Everyone welcome anytime.

Thursdays,  Lunch, 102

National Honor Society

Patty Gorman
Danica Coffin
Rebecca Collins
Emily Garrison Daniella Ohnemus

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.

If invited, apply to join in 2nd semester of junior year.

Fridays, Lunch, 305

Novel Club

Carrie Housley
Marissa Gowen
Nan Campbell

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.

Everyone welcome anytime.

Fridays, Lunch,  206

Outdoor Club

Jessica Pierce

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.

Open to all students. Come to a meeting.

Thursdays, Lunch, 303

Outdoor School

S. Linda Patrick 

Spend a week in the fall or spring as a camp counselor at Outdoor School for 6th graders.  Great fun!Earn .25 credit.

Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors apply in September for Fall and in January/February for Spring.  In January/February, Freshmen may apply to attend Oregon Trail.

Watch for announcements.

Politics w/o Borders

Donald Housley

To encourage understanding and dialogue among various political perspectives while discussing current political issues.

Everyone welcome anytime.

Tuesdays, Lunch, 206

Poverty Awareness Day Committee

Maria Fleming
Emlyn Foxen  Kiah Bacon

Plan and organize Poverty Awareness Day, April  2012, promoting awareness and understanding of poverty issues in our city, our country, and our world.

All are welcome. Watch for announcements in December or January.

Weekly, Auditorium

 SADD
Students Against Destructive Decisions

Janet Robertson
Noelle Webster
Noelle Winter 

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.

All students welcome. Please join us.

Mondays,   Lunch, G-12

Science Club

Maureen Daschel
Kirsten Thiel

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.

Any student may join.

Tuesdays, Lunch, 209

Sci-Fi Fantasy Club

Matt Vannelli
Fiona Byrne
Erin Kwan

Meet to discuss the latest Sci-Fi trends, news, events, and movies.  Create and share original Sci-Fi literature and art.

Everyone is welcome to join.

Mondays, Lunch, 206

SMA Dance Company

Lauren Kawa
Justine VanderVeen 
Sam Singer
Miranda Eisen

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. 

Students must commit to participate for the full semester.  Rehearsals for the Fall semester start 9/27.  The Winter concert is December 11th at 2pm.  The spring semester company will begin in March and the concert is in May. 

Fall: Tuesdays & Thursdays
4:15-6pm.  Cafeteria.
Email Kawa-san for a
rehearsal schedule and
more information.
            

Student Government

Sarah Rice

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. 

Run for class officer!  Elections in Spring/ Frosh in November.  Watch for signs.

See postings outside
Student Activities office, by the commons for time and place of meetings.
Usually B Activity Block, Terrace Room

Theatre Club

Shannon More

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. 

Anyone may join and no requirements.

Thursdays,  Lunch, Auditorium

Thespian Club

Shannon More
Hollie Dyer
Molly Kerns
Anna Klos
Emily Garrison 

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.

 

Thespians = point system through theatre work (production).

Thursdays,  Lunch, Auditorium

TIES

Maureen Daschel
Meghan Daschel
Frances McCaslin Erin Patridge

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.

Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors can apply to be mentors.  Frosh can be helpers.

Thursdays, 211, 3:15-4:15 -Mentors
Meetings with 5th graders scheduled in the fall. 

Tri-M Music Honor Society &  Musicians Club

Kathy Briggs
President:  Molly Kerns
Vice President: Annabelle Nikolov
Secretary:  Camille Phillips
Treasurer:  Lucy Malloch 
Historian:
Abi Wells
Concert Choir Representative: Haley Wilson Marian Instruments: Mackenzie Roberts Marian Singers:  Emily Stiles  

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.”

Students enrolled in Concert Choir, Marian Singers, Marian Instruments, or Marian Piano Ensemble.

Wednesdays,  Lunch, PAC

Writers Club

Sara Salvi
Courtney Cooper-Heiney
Caitlin Hartmann
Julia Renner

Writers Club students share, critique their writing and learn from fellow writers, and support students interested in pursuing their creative writing outside of class.

Everyone welcome.  Come to a meeting.

Wednesdays,  Lunch, 101

 

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