Clubs
Our Lady of Good Counsel High School offers students extracurricular and co-curricular activities through the club program. The goals of the club program are to foster students’ exploration of their areas of interest and to build social and leadership skills. In light of the school's philosophy, we focus on teaching students how to use their gifts and talents to serve others.
Under the guidance of faculty advisers, students can choose from more than 50 different clubs, and they also have the opportunity to create a new club if there is interest. Students are encouraged to participate in at least one activity each year. At the conclusion of each academic year, outstanding club members are recognized by the club moderator.
Current club offerings are listed below. Check out the wide variety of selections by clicking on the club tabs. Club leaders will contact all students in the coming weeks with information about their 1st semester plans and how to get involved.
Academic Clubs
View our Academic Clubs
- American Chemical Society ChemClub
- Amnesty International
- Competitions Club
- Computer/Cyberpatriot Club
- Future Medical Students of America
- It's Academic
- Law and Business Club
- Model UN
- Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honors Society
- Philosophy Club
- Robotics Club
- Theology Club
- Politics and Government Club
American Chemical Society ChemClub
Moderator: Anita Chernovitz
Student Leader: Marlena Casavant
Objective:
ChemClub gives high school students a unique opportunity to experience chemistry beyond the classroom. Students engage in activities that enhance their understanding of the science, get them involved in the community, and help them better appreciate how chemistry plays a role in our everyday lives. The main goal of this club is to provide a fun opportunity for students to broaden their knowledge of chemistry and to interact with other students who have a shared interest in chemistry.
Amnesty International
Moderator: Patricia Reyes-Vasco and Cynthia Posluszny
Student Leader: Victoria Walston
Objective:
Amnesty International is a non-profit organization dedicated to human rights. The purpose of this club is to educate students on human rights issues and participate in activities that support human rights initiatives. Activities include organizing letter writing campaigns, attending meetings organized by Amnesty International, and brainstorming outreach ideas with club members.
Learn more by watching this video.
Competitions Club
Moderator: Laura Squirlock
Objective:
Hello and welcome to the Academic Competitions Club! If you have an interest in Math or Physics I highly recommend you join us for the 2020-2021 school year! We explore both Math and Physics in a competitive setting through several international competitions such as the AMC, HIMCM, and Physics Olympiad! The AMC and Physics Olympiad are both standardized tests in both math and physics, and look great on college applications if you do well! If you dislike taking timed tests, but love math the HIMCM is great for you! Over the course of two weeks in November, four team members will work together to build a mathematical model to solve real-world problems. Last year, we created a model to analyze the plastic bottled water ban policy and modeled electricity used in public places. These competitions are a great opportunity for STEM-loving students to use what they have learned in high school and to test their ability.
Computer/Cyberpatriot Club
Moderator: Steve Strazza
Objective: The Computer Club explores many different aspects of computer science and computer technology. The club offers a variety of topics for the member to explore including Cyberpatriot, a competition in security management; ethical hacking; software development; and a selection of topics proposed by its members. The club meets on Mondays after school.
Future Medical Students of America
Moderator: Suzanne Crowell
Student Leaders: Madeline Tan and Jessica Zuniga
Objective: Future Med Students of America is a club for students to learn about various medical specialties, requirements of medical school, and how to prepare for medical school in high school and college. FMSA also hears from guest speakers across medical specialties and from current or future medical students. Finally, students have access to service opportunities, such as writing letters to healthcare workers.
For more information contact Mrs. Crowell, Maddie Tan, or Jessica Zuniga.
It's Academic
Objective: Students will study questions and answers in preparation for external competitions with other local high schools. Students will increase and display their knowledge of current affairs, literature, math and history.
Learn more by watching this video.
Law and Business Club
Moderator: Jennifer Smith
Objective: The Law and Business Club is open to all grade levels. In this club, we will gain a basic understanding of law and business through fact finding, watching videos, participating in club debates, and more. It is going to be fun and interactive so grab a snack and hop on zoom. We hope to see you there!
Learn more by watching this video.
Model UN
Moderator: Michael DeVinne
Objective: In Model United Nations, we simulate U.N. organizations, including the General Assembly and Security Council. We participate in regional conferences where we play the roles of ambassadors or delegates from various countries and debate current political, economic, and social issues. We learn how to speak publicly and think on our feet.
Learn more information by watching this video.
Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honors Society
Moderator: Colleen Shames
Student Leader:
Taylor Morrison
Objective: The Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society is an internationally recognized organization that distinguishes students who enjoy and excel in math. Good Counsel’s chapter will meet once every 3 weeks (specific dates based on member availability). The meetings will primarily consist of tutoring opportunities and participating in countrywide math competitions. Members must meet the following requirements: completed both Algebra 1 and Geometry, have at least a 3.0 math GPA on the 4-point grading scale.”
Philosophy Club
Moderators: Georgia Chaconas and Dino Remedios
Objective: The Philosophy Club meets once every 2-3 weeks, and brings together students who want to discuss philosophical questions and matters of importance. Topics range a variety of student-driven topics such as the nature of good and evil, or the role of technology in our lives. Following a seminar style manner of discussion, students are free to pose questions and opinions, show interesting videos on given topics, and explore the work of known philosophical thinkers.
Learn more by watching this video.
Robotics Club
Moderator: Dusan Turcan
Objective: The objective of the Robotics club is to get students interested and engaged in robotics; to design, build, and program robots; to cooperate on group projects; and to experience a competitive venue for their skills and final product.
Learn more by watching this video.
Theology Club
Moderator: Dino Remedios
Objective: The club objective is to encounter, explore, and celebrate the Christian proposal in a contemporary context. We plan to do this with social activities revolving around discussion, reading, and contemplation. Ultimately, faith & reason will act as our guides in the study and appreciation of theology.
Politics and Government Club
Moderator: Richard Burns
Student Leader: Aaron Siegle
Objective: The Politics and Government Club is open to all students and seeks to broaden student understanding of the U.S. political and governmental system. While the club encourages its members to express their own political opinions, the Club itself is non-partisan. Thus, civility and respect for the views of others is a basic tenet of this organization. While the Club will sponsor discussions and debates on current topics and political leaders and invite outside guests to share their views, members are required to always be polite and to listen carefully to what others have to say.
Learn more by watching this video.
Hobby Clubs
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- Archery Club
- Anime Club
- Baking Club
- Biking Club
- Bookworms Club
- Chess Club
- Cooking Club
- Core Club
- Disabilities Awareness Club
- Eco Monster Club
- E-Sports Club
- Gaming Club
- Guitar Club
- Hiking Club
- Investments Club
- Knitting Club
- Mission Ocean Club
- Paintball Club
- Pottery Club
- Ski Club
- Speculative Fiction Club
- Star Wars Club
- Tabletop Club
- Yoga Club
Archery Club
Moderator: Laurie Bautista
Objective: The Archery Club objectives are to learn and practice archery, and to learn equipment maintenance. Other possible activities include earning Level 1 Instructor’s certificate; and watching target archery competitions.
Learn more by watching this video.
Anime Club
Moderators: Dino Remedios
Objective: We meet to discuss, promote, and view the medium known as anime. At meetings, we watch episodes of a different anime series every time we meet. At times, we watch a themed anime or movie based on the time of year or events relating to it.
Baking Club
Moderator: Laura Squirlock
Objective: Baking Club aims to foster community through baking. In addition, Baking Club will run events meant to help those in need through donations. This club is for both those who already have experience with baking, and anyone seeking to learn.
Biking Club
Moderator: Maryellen Morrissey
Objective: The Biking Club is a great way to get out, see friends, and get some exercise! We will gather at a meeting point or bike trail every Tuesday or Wednesday after school depending on schedules. On select weekends, we will take biking excursions.
Bookworms Club
Moderator: Amelia Davis
Student Leaders: Jenna Hill and Veronica Velarde
Objective: The Bookworms Club allows students to have fun and interesting conversations regarding their favorite books. The club will talk about a new book every two weeks, with each member invited to discuss how they felt, what they liked or disliked, or any other thoughts they have. All book lovers are welcome - reading can be fun and takes on a new form with the Bookworms Club!
Chess Club
Moderator: Colleen Shames
Objective: To increase a students’ critical thinking ability through playing chess and to have fun while doing it.
Learn more by watching this video.
Cooking Club
Moderator: Carol Boyle
Objective: Our club objectives are to help our classmates with meal preparation so that students could help out their parents with cooking meals and help grow their cooking abilities. We would focus on simple, healthy appetizers and entrees that are also cost effective.
Core Club
Moderator: Kelly Massino
Student Leader: Riley Norris
Objectives:
The Core Club is a great way for students to relieve stress after a long day of school. We will meet every couple weeks and complete a 30-45 minute workout. All skill levels and abilities are encouraged to join. Workouts may include HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training), yoga, ab exercises, or stretching.
Disabilities Awareness Club
Moderator: Lynnly Tydings
Student Leader:
Eco Monster Club
Moderator: Stephanie Guidara
Student Leader: Jiexi Lin
Objectives:
- Take sustainable actions to help our environment
- Raise awareness about recycling
- Provide a chance for people to learn while having fun
- Cultivate the ability to think globally and act locally
Prospective Meeting Time and Activities:
- Regular meeting on Tuesday 3:30-4:00 PM after school every week
- Host special outings
E-Sports Club
Moderator: Lauren Cissell
Student Leader: Peter DeLalio
Objective: The objective of the club is to create an atmosphere of teamwork and community under a competitive environment. It also provides a source of constructive criticism on how to improve on games that we all love, and to find friends with similar interests throughout the school. Current game possibilities are Rainbow 6 Siege, Rocket League, Overwatch, DotA 2, CS:GO, and Titanfall 2. Once we have selected a game, practice will begin. Eventually, we will play teams from other schools and online.
Gaming Club
Moderator: Tom Kolar
Objective: We gather to promote social cooperation and competition around board games and video games. We enjoy trying new games and holding school-wide gaming events. The games we play allow the players to practice strategic skills and teamwork.
Guitar Club
Moderator: Andrew Collins
Objective: The Guitar Club welcomes students to come to weekly meetings to share ideas, techniques, and songs with other guitar players. The goal of this club is to promote the music and melodies of the guitar, banjo, fiddle, and autoharp. Members hold the Coffeehouse of Good Counsel which is a small midday concert in the Gallery during lunch for students and staff to enjoy. Guitar Club is a great way for students to share their music together and incorporate performing into their school day.
Hiking Club
Hiking Club
Moderator: Todd Handelman
Student Leader: Christopher De Santos
Objective: To provide OGCHS students the opportunity to enjoy nature and exercise by hiking at local destinations.
Investments Club
Moderator: Matt Durkin
Student Leader: Demetre Georgopoulos
The Investments Club will introduce members to a variety of investment options, such as; stocks, bonds, real estate, commodities, etc while having fun. Meetings will be held every other Friday at 3:30PM with occasional guest speakers.
Knitting Club
Moderator: Maryellen Morrissey
Objective: Students knit and crochet blankets for the Linus Project. They learn to knit and also serve our local community.
Learn more by watching this video.
Mission Ocean Club
Moderator: Stephen Garland
Student Leaders: Ellie Kim and Jacklyn Garland
The objective of our club is to spread awareness about water pollution. 14 billion pounds of trash is dumped into the ocean yearly and our club would like to share how important cleaning these oceans are for our community. Our goal is to spread awareness about not only the pollution in our oceans, and other bodies of water, but also share how this pollution affects the life living in the water.
Learn more by watching this video.
Paintball Club
Moderator: Lauren Cissell
Objective: Paintball Club provides an opportunity for enthusiasts of the sport to meet with other students who share a similar interest. The club also provides an opportunity for students who have never participated in a paintball event to pursue an interest that may have otherwise been out of their reach. The club is a way to build a sense of community and camaraderie through a shared hobby.
Pottery Club
Moderator: Nick Clulow
Objective: Pottery Club provides an opportunity for all students, regardless of experience level, to develop various hand-building and pottery wheel skills.
Ski Club
Moderators: Pete Kotz and Matt Durkin
Objective: To provide an opportunity for any and all OLGC students to participate in skiing or snowboarding. These can be newcomers to the sport and wish to learn how to ski/snowboard, or students who regularly participate and wish for a way to get out to ski/snowboard more.
Learn more by watching this video.
Speculative Fiction Club
Moderator: Tom Kolar
Objective: Promote the enjoyment and discussion of science fiction, fantasy, and horror.
Star Wars Club
Moderator: Jose Remedios
Objective: To watch, enjoy, and talk about Star Wars movies. We plan to meet bi-monthly on Mondays.
Learn more by watching this video.
Tabletop Club
Moderator: Tom Kolar
Objective: The tabletop club is devoted to learning and playing tabletop roleplaying games. We provide a space for students to run games and to find games to participate in.
Yoga Club
Moderator: Amy Prezelski
Objective: This club will teach specific practices of Yoga and corresponding postures and sequences. Club meetings will include the historical backgrounds of the different types of Yoga and their specific health benefits. Emphasis will be placed upon learning relaxation techniques, how to reduce stress, boost well-being, and finding balance, strength and focus in the body, mind, and spirit.
Service Clubs
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- Art of Sonder
- Bridge Club
- Comfort Cases Club
- Lifting Lives
- Maintenance Appreciation Club
- Project Change
- Students for Life
- Support the Paws
- Sustainability Club
Art of Sonder
Moderator: Maggie Bykowski
Student Leader: Anneka Girish
Objective: "Sonder" is the realization that every passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own. In the "Art of Sonder" club, students are given the opportunity to bring awareness and advocate for diverse social issues, both locally and around the world, by using their creative talents. The club meets once a month for an hour. For each meeting we will identify a cause and learn about it through presentations, videos, discussions, and activities. Students will then reflect, and express what they have learned and/or experienced through individual and group projects, which will be presented at the end of the year. Service hours can be earned through creative contributions in support of social issues and attending teach-ins.
Learn more by watching this video.
Bridge Club
Moderator: Kelly Massino
Student Leader: Thabo Jamal Biti
Objective: The Bridge Club is founded on the simple desire to help the disenfranchised and neglected community and individuals of Zimbabwe, and we will more specifically be targeting the rural community of Murewah. The goal for the club is to build a network of leaders that engage in progressive conversations for what we can do to help these exploited people. The Bridge Club will allow kids to become critical thinkers to truly understand and listen to the response from the people of Murewah.
Comfort Cases Club
Moderator: Jenn Whitman
Objective: Objective: Club members will raise awareness of youth in the foster care system. Club members will plan events for the year, discuss ways to collect donation items for cases, and work on activities to support youth in foster care. Meetings will be held once a month after school. There will be opportunities throughout the school year for the club to come together at the Comfort Cases center to perform tasks such as sorting donations and packing cases. The club also plans to hold fundraisers, donation drives, and plan a large-scale packing party for the GC community in May.
Lifting Lives
Moderator: Leslie Young
Student Leaders: Sydney Campbell and Bridget Trebon
Objective: Lifting Lives seeks to help communities impacted by educational inequality through fundraising, supply drives, extracurricular enrichment, and advocacy work. Our extracurricular and advocacy work often manifests in the form of virtual events. Join us for curated workshops, webinars, panels, and forums.
Learn more here by watching our video.
Maintenance Appreciation Club
Moderator: Blair Mills and Erica Tituana
Objective: The Maintenance Appreciation Club raises awareness for all GC students who might not typically put into thought how hard our maintenance and grounds staffs work. Club activities include raising money for items to show our sincere gratitude for the many things the maintenance and grounds staffs accomplish, as well as holiday gift baskets, and our annual Maintenance Appreciation Dinner in the spring.
Project Change
Objective: The Project Change Service Initiative has been implemented at Our Lady of Good Counsel High School for over a decade. This service club provides students the opportunity to tap into their passions for causes that are important to them and earn service credits.
Learn more by watching this video.
Students for Life
Moderators: Tom Kolar and Erika Sheehan
Objective: To promote greater dignity of human life among the OLGC community and work for greater respect of that dignity in our society.
Support the Paws
Moderators: Erica Tituana and Anita Chernovitz
Objective: Support the Paws is a club that gives high schoolers an opportunity to participate in activities designed to benefit the animal community while having fun. We aim to improve the lives of domestic animals and to spread awareness about adoption and other issues of importance to animals.
Possible activities will be to collect donations for shelters; make toys for shelter animals; volunteer at animal shelters; create and disseminate materials to spread awareness about animal abuse and adoption.
Meeting Time: Our goal is to meet once per week for 30 minutes to start.
Sustainability Club
Moderator: Jamie Weaver
Student Leaders: Aaron Siegle and Sarah Siegle
Objective: The Sustainability Club provides students with the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors while benefitting the environment. Activities including exploring the ecological benefits of native plants by studying the work of wildlife ecologists, why invasive plants are harmful to our environment, working in public parks to uproot invasive species, and landscaping to foster habitats for wildlife.
Cultural Clubs
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- African Student Association
- Black Student Association
- Club MENA
- Filipino Club
- Latino Student Association
- Multicultural Club
- My Brother's Keeper
- Spectrum Club
African Student Association
Moderator: Shena Thompson-Jones
Objective: The purpose is to promote friendship and mutual understanding among Africana/Caribbean students and other interested people. We aim to stimulate intellectual, social, and cultural advancement among its members and do all things necessary to promote Africa in its true image. We assist in spreading awareness about the different ethnic and cultural groups in Africa and aid in the elimination of stereotypes among all people.
Learn more by watching this video.
Black Student Association
Moderator: Kaya Harrison and Geomone Nolan Jonson
Student Leaders: Sydney Campbell and Jillian Watts
Objective: The Good Counsel Black Student’s Association is a club that promotes academic excellence, social and political awareness. We are a proud group of students with a variety of ethnic backgrounds. As a club, we advocate for the wants and needs of black students at Good Counsel and work to educate those around us. We strive to celebrate culture and history and hope to foster a sense of community at Good Counsel. This year we plan to hold seminars, teach-ins, movie nights and other fun activities to recognize those who came before us and put us on a pathway towards success.
Learn more by watching this video.
Club MENA
Moderator: Renetta Herndon-Cintron
Student Leader: Mona Haybaeb
Club MENA stands for Middle Eastern North African Club. More information is coming soon!
Filipino Club
Moderator: Dino Remedios
Objective: The club objective is to understand, experience, & celebrate Filipino culture. We plan to do this with social activities that foster cultural awareness as well as promote Filipino customs and traditions to the school.
Learn more by watching this slideshow.
Latino Student Association
Moderator: Patricia Reyes-Vasco
Student Leaders: Rebeca Rivera and Luciana Wolcott
Objective: To foster an understanding of the complexities of the Latinx identity in the United States and around the world. We welcome students of all backgrounds to join and participate.
Watch this video for more information.
Multicultural Club
Moderator: Catherine Giraldo
Objective: At MSA we aim to create and promote awareness, appreciation, and inclusivity for the multiracial/multicultural community. It's a space where you can embrace your multiple ethnicities and not feel reduced to one part of your identity like society tends to do. We will work together to be empowered by our uniqueness.
My Brother's Keeper
Objective: The MBKA is a non-profit initiated by former President Obama’s foundation https://www.obama.org/mbka/. The purpose of MBKA is to empower and motivate young men of color within their communities. Our primary objective is to create and build a safe and supportive space where GC young men of color feel valued and can share their experiences. Uniting us not only in words but also in action, we plan to create opportunities to help better our community through outreach, community service, and education. Student growth in critical thinking and history will be promoted through group-based discussions, while further enriching participants as we learn about the history of men of color in America, as well as our current reality. We will plan to meet the first Tuesday of every month from 3:30-4:30 pm.
Learn more by watching this video.
Spectrum Club
Moderator: Jennifer Cabigas
Student Leaders: Ryan Scott and Z Tate
Objective: Pope Francis describes a truly human society as one where “each of its members is accompanied at every stage of life.” (Fratelli Tutti, 10) Inspired by this call to accompany one another, SPECTRUM aims to cultivate community among LGBTQ+ students and allies, stand together against bullying and violence, and promote an inclusive and equitable environment for all students. “Know that God created you, God loves you and God is on your side.” (God Is On Your Side: A Statement from Catholic Bishops on Protecting LGBT Youth)
Learn more by watching this video.
School Culture Clubs
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- Austringer Club
- Booster Club
- Falcon Minds Matter
- GC Media Club
- Global Buddies
- Student Government Association
- The Talon
Austringer Club
Moderator: Georgia Chaconas
Objective: The Austringer accepts submissions of student art, and creative writing in the form of poetry and short prose. The club meets regularly to review submissions and decide on what to publish for their annual magazine. We also maintain a website that provides information about literary and arts opportunities in the area. We host an annual poetry reading coffee house in the spring.
Booster Club
Moderator: Pat Gittings
Objective: Good Counsel Booster Club’s main goal is to build school spirit by bringing students together in many different ways and participating in events that include, but are not limited to, athletic events, Pep Rally, Battle of the Classes, and other gatherings. The club supports various GC sports teams by planning for events and leading the student section whenever possible.
Falcon Minds Matter
Moderators: Kevin Abdo
Student Leaders: Sophia "Saffy" Priester-Veasley and Brandon Brooks
Objective: Falcons Minds Matter is a club, open to all grades, in partnership with the non-profit organization Our Minds Matter. We are dedicated to reducing stigma, increasing help-seeking, promoting social connectedness, encouraging self-care, and healthy habits among students at Good Counsel. Students participate in activities that focus on resource awareness, healthy coping skills, respect, and mindfulness in adversity. Club activities are outlined in the Our Minds Matter handbook and are adjusted for meetings.
Learn more by watching this video.
GC Media Club
Moderator: Mac Kennedy
Student Leader: Robert (Alex) Jaeger
Objective: The GC Media Club involves all things media relating to the school. Besides including photography, videography, and editing activities for students to develop their skills, the new Falcon News Network (FNN) will fall in the GC Media Club. All club members will get a chance to practice and use cameras, editing software, and be a part of the FNN.
Learn more by watching this video.
Global Buddies
Moderator: Gina McBean-Linton
Objective: Global Buddies are paired with international students attending Good Counsel. As you help students with the transition from a foreign high school, you gain so much more. As a Global Buddy, you’ll be supporting the growth of your fellow classmates as they join the Good Counsel community. You each get to learn about a new culture, hear new viewpoints, and gain meaningful relationships with students from around the world.
Learn more by watching this video.
Student Government Association
Visit www.olgchs.org/student-life/student-government-association for more information.
The Talon
Moderators: Tonia Essig and Laura Neugebauer
Student Leaders: Rebekah Sun and Josephine (Joey) Wu
Objective: The Talon strives to inform, to educate, to entertain, and to provide multiple viewpoints for the Good Counsel High students, teachers, staff, and alumni.
Learn more by watching this video.