+ Anime Club

Moderator:Mrs. Lindsey Olivero-Gong Description: Our mission at the Anime Club is to foster joy and happiness through the vibrant world of anime. We aim to create an inclusive space where members can forge meaningful connections, share their passion for anime, and immerse themselves in its rich cultural tapestry. Through activities such as watching anime, engaging in anime-related activities such as cosplay and art, we seek to spread our love for this art form and introduce its beauty to a wider audience. Our ultimate goal is to cultivate an environment where individuals can unwind, learn, and experience the sheer delight that anime brings to our lives.

+ Bruinomics

Moderator:Mr. Jim EusticeDescription: A club focused on small business endeavors. We make and sell the Homecoming t-shirts. Requirements: Honors Economics Class. Meeting Frequency:

+ Science Club

Moderator:Mr. Dan FitzpatrickDescription: This club discusses ideas, plans scientific trips, performs demonstrations and works on projects. Requirements: All grades welcome. Meeting Frequency: Seasonal: November bridge building meeting, with competitions; Late Feb, early March there is maple sugaring; March there is a food car race; April Envirothon competition; May plant sale and morel mushroom hunting

+ Scholastic Bowl

Moderator:Mr. Rich CummingsDescription: Interest in one or more academic areas. Confidence is a major character trait. Desire to learn new information. Requirements: All grades welcome. Meeting Frequency: Practices after school; approximately one hour in length during the fall and winter.

+ Heritage Club

Moderator: Mrs. Brittany Rynkewicz Description: Celebrates the different cultures found around the world. Requirements: All grades welcome. Meeting Frequency:

+ Band

Moderator:Mrs. Lisa GriggsDescription:**Requirements: Instrumental experience is preferred but if a student is willing to take lessons then they are welcome to join. You will need a musical instrument, unless you arrange to use Meeting Frequency:** Period "C", Monday - Friday

+ Chorus

Moderator:Mrs. Lisa GriggsDescription:**Requirements: All grades welcome. Meeting Frequency:** During the school day - occasionally after school for those participating in festivals and contest.

+ Fall Theatre

Moderator:Father DomDescription: For over twenty years the Drama Department has been producing innovative and exciting one-act plays as part of the Fall Theatre Program. Some of the scripts are classic tales like the Tell-Tale Heart, others are new works from up and coming publishers or the Humana Festival of New Plays. We’ve even produced our own scripts, like Jesus Comes to Junior High, Genesis 0:0, and What I Wanted to Say, which was selected by publication by Dramatic Publishing and is now being produced by high schools and community theatres all over the country! You could get involved in Fall Theatre as a writer, director, assistant director, actor, stage manager, designer, stage hand, make-up artist, house manager, usher, publicity director . . . . . . . Well, you get the idea! Requirements: Academic eligibility Meeting Frequency: 2-3 rehearsals per week for 5 weeks

+ Spring Musical

Moderator:Father DomDescription: Student will put on a full-length musical each spring semester. Requirements: Students are required to audition. They are asked to prepare a short vocal piece and will be asked to read from the script. Some dance may be required depending on the show. Meeting Frequency: Rehearsal schedules will vary by part. Leads will commit on average to four days of rehearsal per week. Everyone must be present each night during production week.

+ Stage Rats

Moderator:Father DomDescription: Stage Rats is a great activity for students to meet people from every grade and make life long friendships. We don't just build sets; we also have bonfires, pizza parties and field trips to theatre events. Requirements: A willing spirit and clothes to get dirty in. Meeting Frequency: Meet 2 or 3 times a week (usually 8:00-10:00pm). You are not required to attend every session, but only as your schedule allows. Our rule is family first, school second, theatre third.

+ The Genesius Project

Moderator:Father Dom & Mrs. Lisa Griggs Description: The Genesuis Project takes its name from St. Genesius, an actor who was martyred around 303 A.D. for refusing to perform in a satire that mocked Christian baptism. The purpose of The Genesius Project is to create 10-minute plays for production at Fall Theatre. We might also perform at the Illinois High School Theatre Festival in January. Each participant is expected to keep a journal for research, reflection and brainstorming. Our sessions will include writing exercises, the use of affinity charts and improv to develop dialogue. Sometimes we partner with a college or professional writer to develop or edit the scripts. Requirements: Academic eligibility Meeting Frequency: About once a week, from spring until October

+ Yearbook & Photography

Moderator:Mrs. Lisa GriggsDescription: Learn writing, photography, layout and techniques and sense of design. Requirements: All grades, upper classmen are encouraged to join. Meeting Frequency: Meetings on campus entail photo selection, page layout, and typing.

+ Homecoming Variety Show

Moderator: Mrs. Lisa Griggs Description: Plan performances for Homecoming celebration. Requirements: All grades. Meeting Frequency:

+ Retreat Leaders

Moderator: Father Ron Description: Student Retreats.

+ Lectors

Moderator: Father Ron Description: Student lectors proclaim one of the readings during liturgy.

+ Bass Fishing

Moderator: Description: IHSA Sport