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Astronomy Club
Moderator: Mr. Bill Feimer
The Astronomy Club will meet to plan night observations of the sky, discuss sky gazing and celestial phenomenon, and work on learning about the proper use of telescopes.
Blood Drives
Moderator: Mr. Carl Maeder
Throughout the school year students 16 years and older are encouraged to donate blood through our on-campus annual blood drive.
Bowling Club
Moderator: Mrs. Sue Silander
The bowling club begins meeting in January and runs for 10 weeks. Co-ed teams are formed and students bowl for fun and competition. Meetings are held at Lakewood Bowl.
C.O.R. (Catholic Schools Opposing Racism & Building Bridges)
Moderators: Ms. Marcheta Smith, Mrs. Mary Emig.
This group gives students the opportunity to discuss diversity and concerns about racism. Meetings will take place at least monthly.
Chess Club
Moderator: Mr. Peter Panozzo
Students meet weekly to play chess, discuss strategies, and refine their skills. This group meets throughout the school year.
Ecology Club
Moderator: Mr. Carl Maeder
Students will discuss their concerns about the environment, ecology, conservation, recycling, and the preservation of nature. Students will perform service in school to promote ecology and the environment.
Equestrian Club
Moderator: Sr. Teresa
Membership in the Equestrian Club will provide students with a better understanding of horses. Students will be riding horses as part of this club, and will have the opportunity to take lessons.
French National Honor Society
Moderator: Mrs. Sandy Riley
Members may attend out of school field trips such as museums, plays, or restaurants relating to the French language and culture. Membership may be earned by maintaining an A average through the end of the 5th semester of French.
Gospel Choir
Moderators: Ms. Marcheta Smith
This is a fairly new group at Marian Catholic. Members will work to enhance our liturgical celebrations with song. All students are welcome to join.
History Club
Moderator: Mr. Bob Rodey
The History Club allows students to explore historical topics as well as current events. Movies, guest speakers, and field trips are incorporated into the club.
International Club
Moderators: Mrs. Sandy Riley and Ms. Sherene Awong
The purpose of the International Club is to broaden students' awareness of different people and cultures of the world. Foreign Exchange students will present information about their countries. Meetings will take place monthly.
Latin National Honor Society
Moderator: Ms. Kelly Loris
Members of the National Latin Honor Society compete in national and state contests. Students are recommended for membership after maintaining an A or B average in Latin for at least 3 years.
Life Lines (Pro-Life Group)
Members of Life Lines believe every human life is sacred. During meetings, students will discuss pro-life topics as well as listen to speakers. In-school projects may be set up to educate other students on pro-life issues.
The Mariner, School Yearbook
Moderators: Ms. Wendy Rehm
Members work to take, select, and crop pictures of school activities for the yearbook. Students will also write copy to accompany the photographs. A computer program is used to produce the yearbook.
Math Club
Moderator: Mr. Nick Rohn and Mrs. Nancy Werner
The Math Club is an organization of students who are interested in mathematics. The members compete in math contests, tutor other students, and prepare an 8th grade math contest. See any member of the math department for more information.
Marian Megaphone, student newspaper
Moderators: Mr. Nick Rohn and Ellen Longawa
The newspaper is published monthly throughout the school year. There is a need for staff members, reporters, and photographers. Meetings are held after school.
Mu Alpha Theta (Math National Honor Society)
Moderators: Sr. Blaise and Mrs. Lisa Denty
This group is sponsored by the Mathematical Association of America. Membership is by invitation only after 4 semesters of outstanding work in college preparatory mathematics courses. Members must also give some service in mathematics.
National Honor Society
Moderators: Mr. Thomas Golden and Mrs. Mary Ann Golden
The NHS recognizes and encourages scholarship, leadership, character, and service. Membership, based on grade point average and service activities, is by invitation only during the junior or senior year. Click here to view the NHS written policy.
Operation Snowball
Moderator: Mrs. Linda Savick
The Operation Snowball retreat takes place in February each year. This retreat promotes positive peer influence, self-esteem, teen communication with family and friends, and a drug-free lifestyle. Listen for announcements at the beginning of second semester to sign up for this retreat.
Outing Club
Moderator: Mrs. Jennifer Clifford
New at Marian this year is the Outing Club. This group will plan evening and weekend field trips throughout the school year open to all students.
Psychology Club
Moderator: Mr. Scott Bodnar
Members of the Psychology Club will discuss psychological topics, movies, and career information. Psychology Week will be promoted, and field trips may be taken.
Service Club
Moderator: Sr. Dorothy Marie
Service Club is one of the largest and most active groups at Marian. There are a wide variety of service projects to choose from, such as cooking meals for the homeless, participating in bake sales and car washes, and entertaining inner-city children. You may choose to participate in one or all of these events.
Spanish National Honor Society
Moderator: Mrs. Nancy Holmes
Members in Spanish NHS must have a 3.5 GPA in Spanish classes for a minimum of 3 semesters. Membership is by invitation only after 3 semesters of Spanish are completed.
Speech/Forensics Team
Moderator: Mr. Mark Donaway
Speech Team members compete on an individual basis with team members from other schools. Categories include dramatic performance, duet acting, poetry and short story readings, speech writing, speech performance, and current event speaking. Students practice two or three times a week with one of the coaches.
Stage Techs
Moderator: Mr. Bernard Jablonski
Students who are members of Stage Techs are behind the scenes theater people who build sets, run lights and sound, and keep the auditorium running.
Student Council
Moderators: Mrs. Jennifer Klopp and Mr. Brian Skibinski
The Student Council provides a means by which the students can address school-related issues and help plan school events. Representatives are elected from EMMAUS groups and will meet as needed during the school year.
Thespians
Moderator: Mr. Bernard Jablonski
You can become a member of the International Thespian Society by earning points through hours spent on stage or backstage. The Marian Thespians present two productions a year - one in the fall and one in the spring. Listen for announcements about tryouts.
Video Crew
Moderators: Mr. Bob Bergstrom
Video Crew - Mr. Bergstrom - Members of this group will work to learn to film, edit, and create videos for teams, events, and special activities.
SUPPORT GROUPS
C.A.R.E. (Student Assistance Program)
Moderator: Mrs. Joanna LaBelle
Children at Risk in Education is a group involved in the prevention and intervention in drug and alcohol use and abuse. Confidential referrals are taken from students, parents, and staff members.
Positive Peers
Moderator: Ms. Marcheta Smith
Marian offers this peer support program for any student who has suffered a loss through death or the separation or divorce of parents. Students meet with other students and faculty who have had similar experiences and have the opportunity to share with one another about those experiences. |
