There are plenty of opportunities to get involved at Servite. From student leadership to teens interested in the environment, Servite is sure to have a club for you!

 

Academic Decathlon (Moderator – Ms. Chris Stewart): A rigorous, challenging extracurricular activity that prepares a team of students to compete in ten academic subjects against over fifty other teams in Orange County . Teams consist of students from all GPA levels. Not for the academically faint-hearted! This club is guaranteed to enrich and intentionally strengthen all who dare to participate.

 

ASB/Gilde (Moderator - Ms. Barbara Messerle): Associated Student Body, Community Service Gilde, and Commissioners compromise Student Government. ASB and class level officers are elected offices and appointed offices that comprise The Gilde and Commissioners of various on-campus activities. Student council officers include all grade levels. The freshman class elects officers at the end of the first quarter. The Gilde and Commissioners are comprised of juniors and seniors only. These groups meet every Tuesday at lunch.

 

Chess Club (Moderator - Ms. Barbara Messerle): For those students who enjoy playing chess and in-house tournament play. This group meets in an assigned classroom. Times are arranged with the moderator.

 

Friar Prophets, Speech and Debate (Moderator - TBA): Throughout the year, the Friar Prophets practice and compete to make students better speakers and fighters for truth. From humorous and dramatic monologues to policy debate, these students strive to excel in clear communication and persuasion. Members compete in tournaments against 30-70 other schools throughout the state at venues such as California State University, Fullerton.

 

International Thespian Society (Moderator - Ms. Hillary Pearson): An Honor Society for students involved in theatre arts. Meetings are held after school once a month. Thespians attend the California State and International Festivals annually.

 

Junior Statesmen of America (Moderator - Ms. Barbara Messerle): JSA is a speech and debate club which devotes its time to area conferences, on-campus guest speakers, one-day seminars and weekend conventions. Students have exposure to politics and may attend summer schools at Stanford, Yale, Georgetown and others, as well as symposiums in Los Angeles and Sacramento. Elected officers and positions are available on the regional and state levels. This group meets every Thursday at lunch.

 

Key Club (Moderator - TBA): This group is comprised of students from all grade levels. This club donates its time and energy to community service projects throughout Orange county. Sponsored by Kiwanis International, this club meets Wednesdays at lunch.

 

French Club/Spanish Club (Moderators - Dr. Diane Clifford/Ms. Elsa Gibbs ): Clubs that study lifestyles and cultures of these ethnic groups. Trips to restaurants, field trips to museums and excursions abroad are arranged. These groups meet every other Wednesday.

 

California Scholastic Federation/National Honor Society (Moderators - Ms. Mary Hillman/Mr. John Ebbe ): For students who obtain and maintain a "B? average or higher. Various activities include student Trivia Bowl, the Christmas Dance, peer tutoring, community service and field trips.

 

P.A.L. - Peer Assistance Leaders/S.O.S. - Freshman Transition (Moderator - Ms. Deborah Klee-Blashaw): P.A.L. and S.O.S. are groups of Servite students trained in peer counseling and conflict mediation. The services that they provide are peer counseling and referral, conflict management, substance abuse prevention, new student orientation and community outreach. Members are available in the "drop-in-room? at lunch for counseling or to get information about substance abuse, recovery or other health issues. Students can also be referred through personal counseling, faculty or staff. In addition, P.A.L. members coordinate Red Ribbon Week, Yellow Ribbon Week and Sober Prom programs.

 

Red Cross Club (Moderator - Mr. Joe Swoboda): Meets once a month or more frequently as needed for projects. Provides members with the opportunity to qualify for certification in the areas of CPR and Disaster Services. Students with certifications may be called by the American Red Cross in the event of a local disaster. Service projects include house building in Tijuana with "Corazon."

 

Servitus (Moderator - Mr. Ramon Uribe ): Open to all grade levels, this club is for students who would like to participate in the activities and projects of the Campus Ministry Department. The mission of Servitus is to serve - the school, its students, the school liturgies and take responsibility for various service projects that arise during the school year. Service opportunities will vary from regularly scheduled projects to responding to unforeseen needs or emergencies. Servitus is an organization for the student who wishes to offer an extra measure of time and effort toward making Servite a stronger, more spiritual, community.

 

Teens Interested in the Environment (Moderator - Mr. Ron Schoeman): Students participating in this club meet every other Monday and their goal is to help the environment. They raise money for the rain forests and have adopted a manatee. They also clean up our local beaches and collect aluminum and plastic cans, as well as other recyclable items, to continue raising money towards these efforts.

 

Tri-School Theatre (Moderator - Ms. Hillary Pearson): Meets after school during the week. In association with Rosary and Connelly High Schools , Tri-School Theatre students have the opportunity to take courses in acting, musical theatre, technical theatre, dance, directing, playwriting, improvisation and much more.