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e encourage all of our students to enrich their school experience and get involved in extra-curricular activities.
For more information on any of the School's extra-curricular activities, please contact the Club's moderator(s).
Attention Students: Plan your 2007-2008 Activities Calendar!
The 2007-2008 School year brings an exciting new way for all Cardinal Newman students to participate in their favorite clubs and activities - Cardinal Newman Skinnies!
Now students can participate in a variety of different clubs and make the meetings part of their school day. Activity calendars will be printed up to two weeks in advance so that students can plan out their days.
If you have any questions about Cardinal Newman Skinnies or the Activity Calendar, please contact Mrs. Watson, Dean of Student Activities.
Academic Quiz Bowl
Open to all students
The academic quiz bowl teams are a competitive, intellectually challenging group of students who compete against other SCISA schools annually and in the Knowledge Master Open.
Moderators: Mr. Tony Haughey (grades 7-8); Mrs. Geralyn Ferguson & Mr. Steve Berzins (grades 9-12)
Meeting Time: Daily (as needed before competitions)
Meeting Location: Grades 7-8 in UH Room 110; Grades 9-12 in HS Room 207
Alpha Theta
Open to Grades 9-12
Alpha Theta fosters learning more about Jesus Christ and His teachings through motivational speakers and fellowship. The organization is open to all students and teachers.
Moderator: Mrs. Beth Roth
Meeting Time/Location: 2nd and 4th Monday of every month at lunch in room 207
Beta Club
Open to Grades 7-9
Moderators: Kathy Cole and Tony Haughey
Meeting Time/Location: For more information, please contact Mrs. Cole or Mr. Haughey
Drama Club, "The Card Players"
Open to all students
“The Card Players” gives students both a practical and fun dramatic experience. Drama shows the power of a play as both pleasure and inspiration for the cast, audience, and community.
Moderator: Mr. Patrick Boos
Meeting Time/Location: As needed before productions; usually from 3:15 to 5:15 p.m. two to three times a week on the stage in the high school meeting room
French Club
Open to all students
Members of the French Club meet to further their understanding and knowledge of the French language, foods, customs and culture.
Moderator: Mr. Fred Perry
Meeting Time/Location: As announced in G-4
Girls’ Club
Open to female students in Grades 7-8
Girls learn lessons and universal skills that are appropriate for young ladies including hair and skin care, make up application, basic automotive care, road safety, sewing, etiquette, and personal safety. Students also perform community service.
Moderator: Mrs. Ruth Ann Ingham
Meeting Time/Location: Every Thursday at lunch in high school meeting room
High School Art Club
Open to students in Grades 9-12
Students will explore the visual arts by experimenting with various mediums and techniques. Studio production, art appreciation, and discussion will be the focus of the program. Students will have the opportunity to work on murals, as well as enter both local and national art contests. Guest artists and field trips may be scheduled. A $10.00 materials fee is required.
Moderator: Mrs. Beth Akers
Meeting Time/Location: Every Thursday from 3:15 - 4:00 p.m in room 206
Key Club
Open to students in Grades 9-12
The Key Club is a service organization that completes monthly service projects for school or local community. It is part of an international organization that raises money for the poor and downtrodden and is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Columbia.
Moderator: Mr. Ben Jett
Meeting Time/Location: every 3rd Thursday of each month at lunch in G-6
Middle School Art Club
Open to students in Grades 7-8
The Ursuline Hall Art Club provides an opportunity for art related activities outside of the classroom environment and fosters an appreciation for art that benefits the community.
Moderator: Mrs. Angel Allen
Meeting Time/Location: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month in UH Locker room (weekends or after school as needed)
National Honor Society (grades 10-12)
Open to qualified students in Grades 10-12
The purpose of the National Honor Society is “to recognize and encourage academic achievement while also developing other characteristics essential to citizens in a democracy.” The National Honor Society strives to identify students who have a good balance of the four pillars, scholarship, leadership, service, and character and encourage their continued development of these traits. Application for membership is by invitation only and is given to those students with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.8 or higher in courses after the first semester of their sophomore year. Selection is determined by the NHS Faculty Council.
Moderator: Mr. George Kaupp
Meeting Time/Location: Tuesdays after school in UH 203
Peer Ministry
Moderator: Ms. Kathryn Soltis
Meeting Time/Location: TBA, Contact Ms. Soltis for more information
Photography Club
Open to students in Grades 9-12
The Photography Club helps to develop an interest in students for photography and teaches students necessary skills through three major projects. They also visit a professional photography studio.
Moderator: Ms. Julie Skees and Mrs. Gay Amberg
Meeting time/location: Three times a semester in the Library, dates and times TBA
Pep Club
Open to students in Grades 9-12
The Pep Club boosts and promotes school spirit by providing opportunities for students to celebrate their fellow student athletes. This club is responsible for planning and implementing all school pep rallies.
Moderator: Ms. Crystal Moore
Meeting Time/Location: Wednesdays-Fridays at lunch in G-7 as needed
Spanish Club
Open to students in Grades 9-12
The Spanish Club allows students to interact with one another in Spanish culture based activities including BINGO, fiestas, games, puzzles, music and dance.
Moderator: Ms. Brittain Torrence
Meeting Time/Location: every 4th Thursday at lunch in G-5
Student Council
Open to students in Grades 8-12
Student Council promotes leadership development, citizenship training, school spirit, and democratic values to Cardinal Newman. Students are elected to positions and implement all social activities for the year, as well as perform community service projects to benefit the community.
Moderator: Mrs. Candi Watson
Meeting Time/Location: every Wednesday at lunch in 208
Students for Life
Open to students in Grades 9-12
Moderator: Ms. Kathryn Soltis
Meeting Time/Location: TBA, Contact Ms. Soltis for more information
Writing Club
Open to students in Grades 9-12
The Writing Club creates a community of writers who enjoy writing both fiction and nonfiction. Students can post poetry on a blog space and also take part in publishing literary journals and a club newspaper.
Moderator: Mrs. Cara Condra
Meeting Time/Location: Mondays at lunch in room 110
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