Name of Club, Activity or Organization

Moderator

Description/

Purpose

How to Join

Place and 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

Campus Ministry and Service Team

(CMS)

Randy Kollars

Sofia Barbato

S. Linda

Members of the CMS Team earn .25 credits per semester as a religion elective.  There are three teams within CMS: ministry, service, and green team.

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 

Comedy Club

Maron

Faulkner

The Comedy Club provides students with a chance to

relax and have fun, all while watching and participating in funny sketches, impromptu dialogues, and games. 

Open to all students.

Come to a meeting.

Fridays, Lunch, G-7

Crew Club

Linda

Brumder

Experience rowing! Inform students about the sport of rowing, meet new people, and learn about the many benefits the sport of crew has to offer.

Everyone welcome anytime.

Mondays, Lunch, 105

Dance Club

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, modern, and swing.

Open to all students. No previous dance experience required. Come to a meeting.

B Activity Block, Gym   

D Activity Block, Gym 

Doernbecher- Blues Making Miracles

Ali Casqueiro

This group creates SMA’s Doernbecher Week.  Over 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

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

Anne Hainley

Beverly Kiesel

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.

Wednesdays, Lunch, G 3

Graphic Design Club

Beverly

Kiesel

Club activities include working and 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. 

Wednesdays or Thursdays, Lunch, 109

History Club

Joan

Nyland

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,  205

Human Rights Club

Dan Hemmen

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

International Club

Erica

McCurnin

Come and experience the people and cultures of the world.

Open to all students. Come to a meeting anytime.

Wednesdays,  Lunch,  213

The International Thespian Society is the honorary society for high school theatre students. “Thespians” is a part of The Educational Theatre Association and has  been working since 1929 to honor excellence among students of theatre and support the work of theatre educators.

Knitting Club 

Chris

Moller

Come learn to knit or bring your knitting and just hang out and knit.

Come join us. No experience necessary. 

Tuesdays ,  Lunch, 204

Latin Club

Sodalitas Latina

Michael Reinbold

Have fun learning Latin and experiencing the ModumRomanum!

Everyone welcome.

2nd and 4th Thursdays D Activity Block, 303

LINK

Ali Casqueiro

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

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 Thursday conference at U of O in April.

Open to Soph/Jrs only.  Students apply and are selected in the fall. Watch for announcements.

Meeting times vary.

Music Lovers

Anonymous

Francesca Cronan

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.

Fridays,  Lunch, 102

National Art Honor Society

NAHS

Chapter # 3219

Kathy

Mitchell

The National Art Honor Society recognizes the achievements of high school visual arts students. NAHS is sponsored by the National Art Education Association. Membership is based on art scholarship, leadership, character, and service, and new members are accepted in the Fall.  Points are awarded for authorized activities and student forms are collected each Spring.  A senior with sufficient points may wear the beautiful rainbow colored cord at graduation.

Students must have taken at least three semesters of Visual Art classes.  Members meet character, leadership, and art GPA  requirements and perform service hours according to a point system. Applications available in the fall.  See  Ms. Mitchell for more information.

D  Schedule, morning Activity Block, usually on Thursday,

Art Room, G-2

National Honor Society

Patty Gorman

NHS is an organization that Juniors are invited to join if they have a cum. GPA of 3.6,  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.

Monthly on a TBA, Friday, 305

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.

Tuesdays, 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.

Apply in Sept. for  Fall and in Jan/Feb for spring. Criteria; 2:75 Cum, current C average, good attendance and good behavior.

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

Sofia

Barbato

Plan and organize Poverty Awareness Day by  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

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SADD

Students Against Destructive Decisions

Janet

Robertson

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

Kirsten Thiel

Maureen Daschel

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, 208

Sci-Fi Fantasy Club

Matt

Vannelli

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

Spirit Squad

Ali Casqueiro

The Spirit Squad creates and organizes events to increase our school spirit and support the great extra-curricular activities at St. Mary’s. Student participating in the squad will encourage and cheer students on as well as promote fun!

Everyone is welcome to join.

Fridays,  Lunch, Room 303

Student Government

Ali Casqueiro

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. 

Theatre Club - anyone may join and no requirements.

Thursdays,  Lunch, Auditorium

Thespian Club

Shannon More

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

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

Chapter 5494 

Kathy Briggs

Tri-M is the international honor society recognizing secondary music students for their musical ability, academic excellence, school involvement, and community service. 

Students enrolled in a music performance course at St. Mary’s are welcome to apply for membership.  Applications for membership are reviewed each spring.

Wednesdays,  Lunch, PAC

Writers Club

Sara Salvi

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