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Art Club Asian Club Book of the Month Club Band Botball - Robotics Club Campus Ministry Cheerleading Chess Club Computer Club Drama Club Drivers Education Gael (yearbook) Italian Club Literary Magazine Magnificat (school newspaper) |
Mock Trial Model Congress Model U.N. National Honor Society Project Rebuild Retreat Leaders School Trips Science Olympiad Senior Shepherds Ski Club Spanish Club Sports Night Student Council Young Life/Bible Club
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Art Club
The Art Club meets once a week. We work with many diverse mediums such
as clay, wire sculpture, plaster of Paris and scratchboard in addition
to drawing techniques and cartooning. We encourage all students, regardless
of artistic ability, to join and be creative in a relaxed atmosphere.
Asian
Club
In the Asian club, students learn animation, how to make sushi, and Tae-kwon-Do.
Graduate Betsley Charlot, a black-belt, said that the “scientific
use of the body in the method of self-defense” and “intensive
physical and mental training” has impressed upon him the
importance
of discipline on the path to success. Seniors Sera Chung and Marisa Cotilletta,
and Junior Diane Kwon started the Asian Club to introduce some unique
cultural arts to St. Mary’s diverse student population. Moderator:
Mr. John Sammut.
Campus Ministry
Campus Ministry is a club serving the poor and less able in our communities.
It helps students and staff at school to help themselves. It tries to
foster faith, hope and love in our school community and in the areas that
our students live. Activities include Religious Days of Reflection, Penance
services, Overnight Retreats, Sacramental Activity and Eucharistic Ministry
(Seniors only), Pro Life Workshop, World Youth Day and Social Service
Activity.
The cheerleading team is open to girls and boys in all grades who want
to use spirit, teamwork and dance to have fun and support their classmates
on our many sports teams. “I brought Cheerleading to St. Mary’s
because it is an important part of school. People who may not have been
friends before form a tight group,” said coach Nicole Polito. Nicole
has 13 years of experience cheerleading and is a graduate of Iona college
where she was a cheerleader for 4 years.
Besides being a lot of fun, playing Chess can increase your I.Q. Knowing
the strategic principles of chess is a great asset. Players learn to conceptualize
multiple variables on one playing field and think before they act. The
Chess Club meets once per week all year long. Moderator: Mr. Paul Lindner.
Computer
Club
The Computer Club is open to all students who are interested in the intricacies
of the computer: the hard drive, CD ROM, software, and "surfing"
the Internet.
Drama Club
If you didn't
bring a sense of rhythm with you to the St. Mary's High School presentation of the musical "Footloose" you
were guaranteed to leave with one. On November 12 and 13, a talented
and courageous group of high school students demonstrated hard work,
a love of theatre and that they understand what it means to be young.
. . again.
Mr. Larry Kupferman, English teacher, designed and constructed the
imaginative yet minimalist set that allowed the students to be the stars
of the show. The cast highlighted the dramatic talent hidden in all four
grade levels at St. Mary's High School.
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Driver Education
Driver Education is offered both before school and after school hours.
Once a year in the spring, St. Mary’s High School publishes “Phoenix,”
a literary magazine. Through poetry, short fiction and non-fiction students
dare to express that which they hold sacred, find confusing or fascinating.
Supplemented by artwork, the magazine is fully representative of each
individual student at St. Mary’s who chooses to submit his or her
work. Students have creative imaginations and courage to explore via creative
writing. The magazine is a way to keep classic, traditional literature
alive in an increasingly technological world. Moderator: Mrs. Eileen
Kennedy
Magnificat
The Magnificat is the Saint Mary's High School Newspaper that is published approximately
5 times a year. A journalism class is offered to Juniors and Seniors where
they learn the ins and outs of newspaper production including interview
techniques, writing articles in a variety of styles, editing, lay-out,
photography and computer design. Articles can be submitted for the feature,
school sports, school news and current events, opinions, and arts and
entertainment sections of the paper. Furthermore, the Magnificat
is moving into 21st century journalism, learning video production and
editing techniques while featuring their final products on the internet.
National Honor Society
The National Honor Society consists of students who have manifested
the qualities of Scholarship, Character, Service and Leadership during
their high school years. The organization is nationally recognized by
high schools and colleges alike. In order to be eligible, a student must
have a cumulative average of 92 percent or better through the first two
quarters of Sophomore year. In addition, once nominated, the student must
maintain at least a 90 percent average through the remainder of Junior
and Senior years.
Retreat Leaders
In the Junior Retreat Leader program, students learn basic leadership
skills, compose effective talks, and learn how to communicate with their
peers. Juniors are given the opportunity to go on either or both a St.
Mary’s Retreat or on an Encounter, both in Esopus, New York. The
St. Mary’s Retreat is just for St. Mary’s students; the Encounter
hosts students from schools nationwide. Everyone who signs up to be a
Retreat Leader is welcome.
The Junior Retreat Leaders program is an introduction to the Senior Retreat
Leader program where students apply leadership and communication skills
by giving talks to freshmen on topics such as friendships, self-esteem,
and study habits, always offering positive feedback and guidance. Retreat
leaders meet once a month either before or after school to discuss different
topics and pray as a group.
School Trips
Over the last two academic years, our students have traveled on school
sponsored trips to France, Italy, Spain, and Ireland.
The next generation of molecular biologists, chemists and physicists start
researching new projects every November at St. Mary’s. Four months
later, their hypothesis will be put to the test at the Science Olympiads
at Kellenberg High School, where on the spot critical thinking and
teamwork are keys to success. Moderators
are
Mr. Anthony Mangiacapre and Mrs. Donna Washburn.
Ski Club
The Ski Club affords an opportunity to the students to engage in an outdoor,
wholesome exercise while making new friends and learning new skills. It
is active in the months of January, February and March. The trips are
open to all students on a first come, first serve basis. All trips are
on Saturdays visiting Great Gorge - Vernon Valley ski slopes.
Sports Night
Sports Night is a long-standing and a valued tradition at St. Mary's
High School. It involves all Junior and Senior girls and is considered
part of their Physical Education program. Sports Night takes place over
two evenings on a weekend in the spring. The program includes dance, aerobics, rhythmics, and art among other activities.
Student Council
The purpose of the Student Council is to enlist collective support from
the student body for the interest and purposes of the school community.
Their goal is to establish communication and understanding between faculty
and students, to develop leadership skills and instill a sense of responsibility
in the members of the Council, to develop a sense of responsibility and
spirit in the members of the school community and to raise and discuss
issues of concern in the school as representatives of the entire student
body.
Yearbook (GAEL)
The production of the yearbook is done by students in grades 11 and 12
who have successfully applied and interviewed with the yearbook advisor.
This course trains the students in the basics of book design and good
photography. The students then carry out the production of the yearbook
working within a deadline. The students also learn the basics of desktop
publishing.
Young Life/Bible Club
The purpose of the Bible Club is to reach out to kids on their own
turf and provide a place for them to be heard. The adult moderators want
the kids to do the asking and answering. Young Life is there to help guide
the students in making good faith decisions and show how the life of Christ
is relevant in their every day lives. Most of all, we want the club to
be a place where all those involved have a deeper relationship with God,
our Father, through His son Jesus.