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Clubs & News
Campus Ministry
All students are invited to be members of campus ministry. The
Campus Ministry team works together to plan and carry out prayer
services, liturgies and service projects on campus and in the
community. Members are also involved in the retreat ministry for
Catholic High School students. Campus ministry meets weekly after
school.
Student Council
The Student Council is a service/leadership organization that
represents the student body of Catholic High School. This group
also serves as a liaison between the students and the
administration. The Student Council performs service projects as
well as fundraisers to benefit the school. Student Council is also
in charge of recycling, money exchange, and various other
student-related activities throughout the year.
Art Club
Art Club provides opportunities for students interested in
visual art to explore a variety of media and to produce art work
of high quality. Several after-school field trips take students to
off-campus locations, such as the Huntsville Botanical Gardens, to
sketch and paint. Students also visit area museums to view
traveling exhibitions. Art Club weekly meetings are open to all
students, whether or not they are currently enrolled in art class.
Literary Magazine
CHS publishes Epiphany, a nationally recognized literary magazine.
In 1999, the magazine's inaugural year, Epiphany earned a bronze
medal at the Columbia Press Awards. In 2001, it received the
Silver Medal for its 2000 issue.
Math Team
The CHS math team regularly participates in local
competitions.
Social Studies Club
The Social Studies Club generally meets in Mrs. Lawson's room on Friday mornings at 7:25. Club members explore past and present cultures by designating eras and/or places to focus on and enjoy. Currently the Social Studies Club’s "executive branch" includes President Kristina Habchi and co-Vice Presidents Cat Black and Nancy Brasseale. Ongoing discussion of topics of interest to like-minded social studies enthusiasts can be found online at the
Social Studies Club Forum. Announcements about upcoming activities, or pictures of past activities, can usually be found at http://www.lawsonschshistory.blogspot.com/
If you are interested in participating in the club, see Mrs. Lawson, the club's faculty sponsor.
Scholars' Bowl
The Scholars' Bowl competes locally and nationally through
computer and buzzer contests. Membership is based on annual
tryouts and active participation.
Team
Information
Latin Club
The CHS Latin club is a member of the National Junior
Classical League. Membership in the club allows for state and
national competition by conventions and the National Latin Exam.
Through the club, Latin students supplement their learning through
Roman-style meals and trips to such locations as the Ave Maria
Grotto in Cullman, Alabama.
Spanish Club
Spanish Club affords students an opportunity to practice
Spanish and enjoy Spanish cultural events in an informal
atmosphere.
German Club
German Club is for those students who have an interest in
German or in Germanic culture. It is open to any student and dues
are $4.00 per annum. The club meets the first and third Tuesday of
each month at 7:15 a.m. in room 202. Social activities include an
"Oktoberfest", watching German films/videos, guest speakers, Road
Rally/Scavenger Hunt in German, a service project, and other
events. German students and members may participate in the AATG,
National German Exam and are eligible for scholarships and a four
week, all expense paid trip to Germany.
Delta Epsilon Phi
This is a German Honor Society. Membership is open to students in
grades 10-12 who have completed 3 semesters of German with an "A"
average and an overall "B+" average. Dues are $10.00 per year for
new members and $5.00 per year for all members. Scholarships are
also available to members.
National Honor Society
The purpose of National Honor Society is to create enthusiasm for
scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote
leadership, and to develop character in the students of Catholic
High
School. Second semester juniors are eligible for membership.
National Honor Society By-laws Rev 3-11-09
Application
Student Evaluation
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