Clubs / Organizations
Select a club/organization below for more information.
Acoustic Cafe - This after school club emphasizes student's creative talents in song writing. Students learn different ways to express their emotions artistically through the composition of original music and/or lyrics. Open to all grade levels and talents the group works weekly on original compositions brought to the club where constructive criticism is given and well received. Their efforts are rewarded by weekly performances which showcase their talents.
Moderator: Greg Ross
Amnesty International - This club believes that learning about human rights is the first step towards respecting, promoting, and defending the rights of all people. Teaching human rights means both conveying ideas and information concerning human rights and nurturing the values and attitudes that lead to the support of those rights. Members meet regularly to write letters and organize actions on behalf of human rights violations. Membership is open to juniors and seniors only. Moderator: John Herr
Art Club - Art club is an afterschool activity for students who want a dose of creative output outside of the regular school day. The club will include creating art projects on campus (such as school event decorations), personal projects, and any other type of artistic project that calls for creativity and imagination. All students are welcome to join regardless of your level of artistic experience. Moderator: Rebecca Drews
Audio Club - Our “Audio Club” is referred to as the Sound Crew. Members set-up and operate the portable sound system for liturgies and all school assemblies and evening functions requiring more than just a single microphone. They have taken the system to the athletic fields for the Olympic Games, the front lawn for Field Day, and even to FSK Mall during Catholic Schools week. The most challenging work is Mass with six microphones, keyboard, and other electronic feeds. Moderator: Paul McNickle
Certamen Club - Certamen is a fast-paced Latin competition that is similar to Jeopardy and Battle of the Brains. The SJCP Certamen team travels to other high schools about six times a year to compete against their peers from across the state. Each competition is held on a Saturday, from about 10:00AM-2:00PM. In competitions, team members are asked questions that deal with the Latin language itself, Roman history and culture, and Greek and Roman mythology. Every May the Maryland Junior Classical League hosts a spring convention, which includes not only Certamen competitions, but also chariot races, gladiator games, art exhibitions, poetry recitations, and plays. Moderator: Bethany Witcher
Disc Golf Club
The Disc Golf Club is a new afterschool activity for students who like to throw Frisbees and who want to take that to another level. Disc golf is an international sport that is similar to golf but uses baskets instead of holes and discs instead of golf balls. Saint John’s recently acquired two professional size baskets for disc golf and a nine-hole course has been set-up on the school grounds. All students are welcome to join regardless of your experience with Frisbees. Discs will be provided for students. Moderator: John Herr
Drama Club -
The Drama Club meets approximately once a month until the Spring play is decided. At that point, students audition for roles in the play and, once cast, must attend bi-weekly rehearsals. It is our goal to perform at least one play each year. In 2007, the “Prospect Players” performed The Doctor in Spite of Himself by Moliere downtown at the Cultural Arts Center. In 2008, students performed Life is a Dream by Calderon also at the Cultural Arts Center. In performing, we hope to gain a better understanding of the writer’s intentions as well as a more comprehensive grasp of what is involved in actually performing and producing a play.
Moderator: Melissa Minsker
Drumline - The drumline meets afterschool on Thursdays at 2:50PM. Participation in a drumline creates a sense of camaraderie and promotes team building and leadership skills. In comparison to a rock band, you have the snare as the lyrics, the bass drum as the underlying bass beat, aka the bass guitarist, and the tenors as the lead guitarists, with the cymbals as embellishments. The drumline will perform at the basketball games and the pep rallies. Moderator: Matt Conley
Environmental Club - “The Earth is the Lord’s and we are its Stewards.” The Environmental Club at Saint John’s is made up of students who are concerned with working toward preserving the planet we live on. Every year the group determines the focus of the year’s activities. The club has participated in paper recycling, can and bottle recycling, tree planting, educational assemblies, helped save the rain forests, cleaned roads, and participated in the Big Sweep. Moderator: Sandra Splaine
Equestrian Club - The Equestrian Club offers riders an opportunity to compete in a sport that is not offered at the school. Student riders have the opportunity whether they own a horse or not, to compete as a member of a group representing their school in the Inter-School Horse Show Series (ISHS). The Equestrian club and the ISHS emphasize a positive atmosphere of fair play, goodwill and sportsmanship. Riders of all levels have the chance to compete in a safe environment. Moderator: Melissa Phillips
Foreign Language - The Foreign Language Club is a group of students who meet regularly and participate in cultural events in order to promote an appreciation of foreign languages and cultures. Past activities have included foreign films, fund-raising for the annual trip, and dining out. We participate in International Day on campus, and our annual project is a trip to Europe for those who wish to participate. We have traveled to France and Italy, England,Wales and Ireland. Moderator: Deirdre Blakemore , Dr. Bernard Mambo
Literary Magazine - Saint John's literaray magazine,
insert metaphor here, is a showcase of students’ talent in both writing as well as in artwork. The staff solicits entries from students throughout the year and the best are selected for print. The publication contains student work, and is edited and produced by students.
Moderator: Melissa Minsker
Mock Trial - The Mock Trial team participates in the annual Maryland State Mock Trial Competition, which has been in existence for 25 years. Competing against other high schools from Frederick Country, the team competes in six local matches, as both prosecution/plaintiff and defense. This competition is held in an actual courtroom, at Frederick County Courthouse, with a practicing attorney serving as judge. All Mock trial teams use the same case for the duration of the year. Moderator: Marc Minsker
Model United Nations - Guided by the genuine rules of the United Nations, participating students serve as ambassadors from one of the over 190 member countries of the United Nations to accurately represent the strategic interests of the member country, to address real problems facing the world community and to develop comprehensive approaches to problems facing the world community. The Model U.N. simulation takes place at Hood College and is run by the Unesco Center for Peace with the goal of acting locally to promote mutual and international understanding." Moderator: John Herr
National Honor Society (NHS) -
The National Honor Society is an organization that promotes appropriate recognition of students who excel in academics, service, leadership and character. Among other admirable qualities, members of NHS have proven academic achievement, and service to the community, exhibiting a willingness to use their talents and skills for the improvement of society.
Moderator: Melissa Minsker
Peer Ministry - Students serve as Peer Ministers and are asked to lend a helping hand to other students, specifically the freshmen. The year starts out for the Peer Ministers by helping on the freshmen overnight retreat. They practice skits, make care packages, and write encouraging letters.
The work of a Peer Minister isn’t over after the retreat. They are the “on-call” workers for Campus Ministry. Also, they help facilitate “Freshman Fellowship” after school every other Wednesday. Being a Peer Minister is a great opportunity to build social and faith skills.
Moderator: Dawn Miller
Pride Club - The Pride Club is an organization of students, parents, faculty, and staff who are committed to beautifying the school campus. Activities will include daily encouragement to keep the campus clean of all trash inside and outside. Major projects will include painting the athletic sheds and fields and cleaning up the bleachers and practice areas. The club will also help with general weeding and restoration of the garden, gazebo, and statue area.
Moderator: Michele Corr
Rock Band -
Students learn how to play in a band, including song selection, arrangement, instrumentation and rehearsal. They establish new friendships with other students from different grade levels and musical backgrounds by finding common ground in their appreciation for music. Their efforts are rewarded by performance on and off campus. The Rock band has performed at the FSK mall as part of Saint John's celebration of Catholic Schools week, at St. John's Regional Catholic School, and on campus Holiday concerts.
Moderator: Greg Ross
Ski Club -
Ski club is an organization that facilitates and orchestrates numerous trips to Ski Liberty, Whitetail and Roundtop in Pennsylvania. Students purchase discounted night club cards which allow students to ski at night at these specific resorts. Trips are held on Fridays of every week and students are able to use their night club cards at any time outside of the scheduled trips.
Moderator: TBA
Speech & Debate -
The Speech and Debate club is devoted to the art of public speaking, persuasion, and argument. There are eight events that students are able to participate in competitions and tournaments that are run by the Baltimore Catholic Forensic League – www.bcfl.net, of which we are a member. Tournaments are held over the course of six Saturdays, usually in the greater Baltimore area.
Moderator: Marc Minsker
Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) -
Originally, the mission of the SADD chapter was to help young people say "No" to drinking and driving. Today, the mission has expanded. Students have told us that positive peer pressure, role models and other strategies can help them say "No" to more than drinking and driving. That is why SADD has become a peer leadership organization dedicated to preventing destructive decisions, particularly underage drinking, other drug use, impaired driving, teen violence and teen depression and suicide.
Moderator: TBA
Student Ambassadors -
Student Ambassadors at Saint John’s Catholic Prep serve as peer advisors to incoming students, both freshmen and transfer students. Each new student is assigned a Student Ambassador, who will assist the new student with the transition into high school and life at Saint John’s. The Student Ambassador is available to help with questions about social issues, classes, schedules, school activities and resources. Students will be contacted by their Student Ambassador during the summer months and will meet together as part of orientation activities in August, prior to the commencement of classes.
Moderator: Michael Schultz
Student Government Association (SGA) - The Student Government Association consists of four class officers per grade and has an executive council that oversees each class. The positions that are available in each class are: President, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer, and Campus Minister. Class officers help to plan, organize, and participate in a number of school activities. Some examples of these activities are: Homecoming, Spirit Week, Black History Month, Catholic Schools Week and a number of other activities. It is a special honor and privilege to be a part of such a wonderful organization. Moderator: Eric Dummann
Tech Support Club - Student organization to provide maintenance, repair, and support for the school's computers and network. Students will be trained and after completion of training will be able to assist teachers and serve as regular support around the campus. Moderator: Judy Robison
Vikings for Hope - It is our goal to aid families of our community in their fight against childhood cancer. Through firm dedication to this cause, we strive to raise awareness of the plight that children with cancer and their families face, and to raise funds in order to relieve the financial and emotional burdens they carry.
Moderator: Melissa Phillips
Worship Band -
The Worship band is made up of musicians from the school who lead worship at school liturgies. Playing a mix of contemporary Christian music and traditional hymns, the band includes guitars, drums, keyboards and beautiful vocals all aimed at leading the congregation in worship at mass.
Moderator: Dawn Miller
Additional Clubs/Organizations for Saint John Students
Several students at Saint John’s participate in local outside clubs and organizations. The following is a list of the clubs and organizations which Saint John students participate in. Please visit their respective websites for additional information and schedules.
Monocacy Valley Hockey League - Tuscarora
889 Butterfly Lane
Frederick, MD 21703
Phone: 301.662.4210
