Student Organizations

Through a broad range of clubs and activities, Catholic High School provides rich opportunities for students to explore other cultures, learn new skills, develop leadership, form new friendships and simply have fun. All of the organizations listed below are open to all students; invitations to Honor Societies are based on academic performance and members of Student Government - Executive Council and Class Officers - are selected by vote of the student body.
Any student who wishes to participate should attend a meeting or contact the moderator of the activity.
Student Ambassadors
The Student Ambassador Program at Catholic High School offers students the opportunity to serve as representatives of our school to prospective families, visitors, and the wider community. Ambassadors play an important role in helping others discover the academic excellence, spiritual growth, and vibrant student life that defines CHS.
As a Student Ambassador, you will:
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Welcome guests and lead tours during orientations and admissions events
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Host visiting students during Shadow Days
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Assist with events such as Mass and a Meal, assemblies, and other special programs
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Share your experiences as a Crusader and help new students feel at home
Participation in the program helps students cultivate leadership, public speaking, and interpersonal skills while deepening their commitment to service. Ambassadors are chosen each spring through an application and interview process, with selection based on character, involvement, and enthusiasm for Catholic High School.
Interested students are encouraged to apply each spring to become part of this dynamic team that plays a vital role in welcoming others into the Catholic High School community.
Clubs
- APICS (Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Society)
- Art Club
- Astronomy Club
- Bible Study Club
- Blue Crab Bowl Team
- Board Game Club
- DECA
- Environmental Crusader Club
- E-Sports Club
- Film Club
- Forensics and Debate Team
- German Club
- International Cultural Club
APICS (Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Society)
(Ms. Sarah Orleans) Provides an inclusive space for members to celebrate and share the diverse cultures, histories, and traditions of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Through educational events, cultural celebrations, and community service. APICS aims to build community, foster personal growth, and promote a deeper understanding and appreciation of API heritage among their members and the wider community.
Art Club
(Mrs. Kiesha Morrison-Poole)
The goal of Art Club is to encourage students to develop their personal style, create artwork around campus, and allow students to explore new mediums. Art Club brings together a group of students who share an enthusiasm for the arts and are willing to share their experiences. The club is open for different activities such as painting, drawing, photography, sculpting, collage and digital arts to name a few.
Astronomy Club
Bible Study Club
Blue Crab Bowl Team
(Dr. Carol Stapanowich)
The Blue Crab Bowl team is a competitive ocean sciences team that studies and practices for the February Blue Crab Bowl competition at either ODU or VIMS. The A Team has 5 members with more students potentially forming a B Team. This academic team provides camaraderie and enjoyment for the members while strengthening their knowledge of the ocean and the strategies for playing and winning the game.
Board Game Club
DECA
(Mr. Thomas Carter)
At Catholic High School, DECA is an organization that is committed to leadership, innovation, and real world business experience. Catholic High School's DECA chapter encourages its members to explore career avenues in marketing, finance, and hospitality and fosters requisite skills through competitive events and hands-on projects. Whether your interest is in developing professional skills, competing on the regional and/or national level, or connecting with influential industry leaders, DECA provides students with the tools they need to reach their full potential!
Environmental Crusader Club
E-Sports Club
(S. Wohlers, N.Nalige, M. Wurzburger)
Join our competitive gaming team and represent CHS in official high school e-sports leagues through PlayVS! Whether you're into Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., Rocket League, or other popular titles, our club offers a fun, team-based environment where students can build skills in strategy, communication, and sportsmanship—all while competing for state and national recognition. Open to all skill levels!
Film Club
Forensics and Debate Team
(Mr. Garry Martin) Forensics and debate are academic activities and events designed to develop students’ skills in public speaking, performance, critical thinking, argumentation, and communication. The Forensics and Debate Team strives to foster academic competition, collaboration, diversity, and the intellectual, spiritual, and cultural growth of its students within and beyond the school community.
German Club
International Cultural Club
(Mrs. Eileen Monacchio) Students will explore different cultures and traditions in addition to cultivating cross-cultural friendships. Students will recognize that by experiencing the traditions, foods, and history of different cultures we increase our cultural awareness, and can appreciate our similarities and differences.
- Latin Club
- Literary Magazine (Paladin), Creative Writing Club
- Medical Club
- Model U.N.
- Operation Smile Club
- Robotics Club
- Science Fiction Club
- Spanish Club
- Stitches for a Cause
- Students for Life Club
- Technology Club
Latin Club
(Ms. Molly McOsker) Latin Club is dedicated to the study and enjoyment of the Latin language, Roman culture, and the Classical world. We are affiliated with the Virginia Junior Classical League and the National Junior Classical League, and our members have the opportunity to attend the VJCL Convention held in Richmond annually in November to meet and compete with scholars and students of Latin from all over the state.
Literary Magazine (Paladin), Creative Writing Club
(Mrs. Lisa Moskowitz)
The Paladin Literary Magazine is a student staffed, literary and arts publication. Students are welcome to join the club in the fall and earn staff positions in the spring based on their contributions to the editing process. Club meetings (Wednesdays) are working meetings on the annual publication. Additional staff duties may include: sponsoring writing events, marketing and advertising submission windows, archiving past issues, selecting and editing submissions, and copy writing for the magazine. Once a month, the club will also host a Creative Writing workshop space for our community writers to meet up, share writing, and receive the prompt of the month. These meetings are open to all students, regardless of club membership.
Medical Club
(Mrs. Julie Mazzeo)
The medical club provides students the chance to learn about careers in the medical field through guest speakers, shadowing opportunities, and summer internships. Students are encouraged to participate in service activities including the blood drive and mental health awareness day.
Model U.N.
(Mr. Doug Ziegenfuss, Mr. Austin Benda & Ms. Lauren Kirchner)
Model United Nations is a club that practices for and competes in simulations of diplomatic events. That would sound boring, except these events gather hundreds of worldly, Type-A humanities terminators from around the region and country. The club meets regularly and Model UN conferences occur regularly around the region. Our most commonly-attended event is ODUMUN in February.
Operation Smile Club
The Catholic High School Chapter of Operation Smile was established during the 2000-2001 school year to raise money for the children's worldwide organization that helps treat facial deformities such as cleft lips and cleft palates. The goal of the club is to raise at least $500 per year. We look forward to fundraisers, donation drives, and getting students involved in community service hours.
Robotics Club
Science Fiction Club
Spanish Club
Stitches for a Cause
Students for Life Club
(Mr. Connor Edgington)
The Students for Life Club exists to educate students, raise awareness, and lobby for the protection of life from the moment of conception until natural death. We take a special emphasis on service to our local community, and State as it has become ever more important to advocate for the right and respect for life with our own State and communities.
Technology Club
Honor Societies
- National Honor Society
- World Language Honor Societies
- National Science Honor Society
- National Mathematics Honor Society
- National English Honor Society
- National Social Studies Honor Society
- National Music Honor Society
- National Art Honor Society
National Honor Society
(Mrs. Anita Ridge, Melissa Gismervik, Bettina Robertson, Laura Morse)
The National Honor Society is an organization that recognizes students for scholarship, character, service, and leadership. Students in the 10th, 11th, or 12th grades, who meet eligibility requirements as described in the school handbook, are invited to submit credentials. Faculty selection of new members occurs each spring. NHS members tutor fellow students one afternoon per week. The Catholic High Chapter of the National Honor Society is known as the Meehan Chapter.
World Language Honor Societies
Each World Language at Catholic High School has an honor society. Each of these honor societies promotes the study of its language and culture. Service activities are also undertaken. In order to be considered for membership in any of these societies, students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and maintain at least an A- average in the language for a minimum of three consecutive semesters.
The honor societies are:
German National Honor Society - Delta Epsilon Phi, Virginia Gamma Rho Chapter (Frau Laroussi)
Latin National Honor Society - Association Ad Promovendum Studium Latinum (Mrs. McOsker)
Spanish National Honor Society - Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica, Cápitulo Popocatepetl Chapter (Sra. Glenn)
National Science Honor Society
Science National Honor Society (Mrs. Jennifer McMullen and Mrs. Martha Bradley)
Membership in the Kline chapter of the Science National Honor Society (SNHS) is conferred during the last two years of secondary school education. The SNHS recognizes high achieving students who particularly enjoy math and science and pursue advanced or honors classes in their junior and senior year. A student must have and maintain a 3.0 (4.0 scale) overall grade point average (GPA) and a 3.75 GPA across all science classes to be a member. In addition, students must enroll in and complete at least one honors or AP level science class during their junior and senior years.
National Mathematics Honor Society
(Mr. Rick Pugsley and Mr. Phillip Gruccio)
Membership in the Catholic High Chapter of the Mu Alpha Theta National Mathematics Honor Society is open to students in grades 11 and 12, who have completed the equivalent of two years of college preparatory mathematics, including algebra and/or geometry, and in addition have completed or are enrolled in a third year of college preparatory mathematics providing their mathematical work was done with distinction. A student must have and maintain a 3.0 (4.0 scale) overall grade point average (GPA) and a 3.75 (no rounding) GPA or higher in all semesters of mathematics in which they receive high school credit. Induction to the chapter will be conducted during the first quarter of the school year.
Students in grades 10 through 12, who have completed one year of algebra, or its equivalent, with distinction and are currently enrolled in a higher math course are eligible to be associates of Mu Alpha Theta. Associates are not members of Mu Alpha Theta but are likely candidates for membership. Associates do not pay the initiation fee but are eligible to be listed with the National Office, should they wish to participate in Mu Alpha Theta national math contests. While they are not entitled to vote nor hold office in their chapter, they are entitled to attend and be heard at meetings. A student may remain an associate for only one year and then, if eligible, must be inducted as a member of Mu Alpha Theta.
National English Honor Society
(Mrs. Laura Morse and Mrs. Rosalyn Pattison)
Membership in NEHS is an honor bestowed on individuals selected for their accomplishments in the field of English and in overall academic achievement. Qualifications for entrance into NEHS include a 3.5 (4.0) grade point average in English classes and a 3.0 GPA overall. Students should also have at least 2 years (preferably in honors English) of high-school English coursework with grades before applying. Due to these criteria, inductees will be juniors and/or seniors. NEHS is open to juniors and seniors who have demonstrated exceptional ability in such areas as literary analysis, media studies, composition, linguistic study, and creative writing and who meet the requirements of membership as set forth in the NEHS Constitution, Article X.
National Social Studies Honor Society
(Ms. Sarah Orleans)
Rho Kappa is the only national organization for high school juniors and seniors that recognizes excellence in the field of Social Studies. To be eligible for membership, students must have completed at least four semesters of social studies courses, with a minimum GPA of 3.5 in those courses. They must also have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and have demonstrated leadership skills through participation in extracurricular activities or community service projects.
National Music Honor Society
(Mrs. Teresa Browndorf)
The Tri-M Music Honor Society (Chapter 8026) recognizes students that have gone above and beyond both academically and musically. It is a service organization that focuses on creating future leaders in music education and music advocacy. Candidates for membership must have taken two semesters of music with a grade of 3.7 or better, have an overall GPA of 3.0 or better, desire to improve their musicianship, exhibit leadership qualities, and have performed at least 10 hours of community service.
- Music Participation - Candidates must have been enrolled in a school-sponsored music ensemble and/or class for at least one semester of the current school year
- Academic Achievement - Candidates must have maintained for the previous semester at least an A average grade or equivalent in music, with at least a B average grade or equivalent in other academic subjects. Local chapters may make exceptions to these requirements at the discretion of the chapter advisor with school principal's approval.
- Leadership - This criteria is at your discretion as Advisor. Generally speaking, any school or community activity that students are actively involved in will suffice. Leadership roles in both school and community may be considered as long as they can be verified.
- Service - Similar to leadership, this criteria is at your discretion as Advisor. Service activities include any actions undertaken by the student that are done with or on behalf of others without any direct financial or material compensation to the individual performing the service.
- Character - Judgment of character should be free of speculation and rumor. One description of character is a person who demonstrates respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, fairness, caring, and citizenship. Chapters are encouraged to take this model and modify it to meet their local needs.
National Art Honor Society
(Mrs. Kiesha Morrison-Poole)
Since 1978, the National Art Honor Society Programs support student members in their efforts to attain the highest standards in art scholarship, character, and service. The National Art Honor Society (NAHS) or National Junior Art Honor Society (NJAHS) are more than “art clubs.” Students are required to meet eligibility criteria for membership as detailed in the chapter’s constitution and bylaws. Candidates for the National Art Honor Society must convey dedication to artistic scholarship, academic achievement, outstanding character and leadership ability.
- Inspire and recognize those students who have shown outstanding ability in art;
- Foster excellence and a dedicated spirit to the pursuit of art;
- Further creative abilities and talents of the Society’s members, as well as the school’s entire student art enrollment;
- Aid members in working toward the attainment of their highest potential in an art area;
- Bring art to the attention of the school and community;
- Increase an awareness of art in relation to other areas of the school curriculum; and
- Further aesthetic awareness in all aspects of the school’s total program.
Student Council
(Faculty Moderators, J. Mazzeo and J. Gray)
The Executive Council is composed of four school-wide elected officers: President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Both the Executive Council and the Class Officers support the mission of Catholic High School by developing servant leaders. The SCA addresses student needs and promotes school welfare, fosters effective communication between students, staff, administration, and the school community, embodies and promotes school spirit, and promotes exemplary character and good fellowship. The SCA plans and coordinates many activities such as the Homecoming spirit week and pep rallies, dances and more.
SCA members are expected to work together sharing ideas and concerns of the student body with sponsors and administrators. Members are to be a point of contact and seek bonding opportunities. SCA will work towards school wide service projects that give back to the community.
Seniors:
President - Joshua Seidensticker
Vice President - Adriel Agene
Volunteer Rep - Axelle Ackebo
Juniors:
President - Joseph Welch
Vice President - Madyn Brown
Volunteer Rep-Elijah Gundayao
Sophomores:
President - Henry Easmeil
Vice President - Ryder Jimenez
Volunteer Rep - Gabby Vitug
Class Moderators
Senior Class
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Jen McMullen-Head Moderator
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Maggie Hudson
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Maddie Junge
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Adam Kelkis
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Joseph Robbins
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Rosalynn Pattison
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Scott Melson
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Narayana Nalige
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Sarah Orleans
Junior Class
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Lisa Moskowitz-Head Moderator
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Kiesha Poole
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Doug Ziegenfuss
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Connor Edgington
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Austin Benda
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Rick Pugsley
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Molly McOsker
Sophomore Class
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Liliana Quiroga-Head Moderator
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Suzanne Glenn
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Carol Stapanowich
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Nicole Laroussi
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Anita Ridge
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Melissa Gismervik
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Phil Gruccio
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Laura Morse
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Lauren Kirchner
Freshman Class
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Annie Gallagher-Head Moderator
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Sam Laskowski
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Martha Bradley
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Greg Lusk
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Julie Mazzeo
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Bettina Robertson
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Mackenzie Neer
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Stefanie Adams
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Mike Muehling