Pope John Paul II Catholic High School

4810 Bradford Drive, Huntsville, Alabama 35805 (256) 430-1760
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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
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