NCHS Campus Life

Clubs and Co-Curricular Activities 2007-2008
NCHS offers a wide range of clubs and activities through which students can stay involved throughout their academic experience.

LIFESAVERS – Nolan Catholic’s Pro-Life Club
Mrs. Toni Corbett & the Diocese of Fort Worth Catholic Youth for Life
tcorbett@nolancatholichs.org
Room #E16

The Diocese of Fort Worth Catholic Youth for Life Club works with Nolan Catholic Students to educate them on various life issues. The goals of the Lifesavers are to promote the sanctity of life at all stages. The Lifesavers seek to be a voice for those who cannot speak for themselves, promoting the dignity of all people.

• All students are invited and welcomed
• No fees are associated with this group
• Meetings are held monthly
• Meetings and events are advertised through the broadcast bulletin and via
e-mail

National Honor Society
National Junior Honor Society

Mrs. Toni Corbett and Mrs. Karen Shepherd
tcorbett@nolancatholichs.org
kshepherd@nolancatholichs.org
Room #E16

The NHS and NJHS are committed to service, scholarship, leadership and character. We promote high academic success and encourage it in others through peer tutoring. We seek to educate the whole student with respect to leadership and character. We instill a dedication to service for others on our members.

• NJHS is open to 9th graders.
• NHS is open to 10th thru 12th graders.
• New members are inducted in the spring.
• Students must maintain a cumulative 93.0 average.
• Probation for one semester if average falls below 93.0.
• All students must complete 12 service hours per year (above and beyond CM hours).
• All meetings are mandatory. They are held after school on a quarterly basis, in the auditorium; more frequently as needed.
• Fees: $10. Senior Stoles: $20 (due in the spring).
• Special Events include “Tapping” of new members, Induction Ceremony for new members to the NCHS Chapter and service projects.
• Meetings are advertised through the broadcast bulletin, posters and a NJHS/NHS webpage on the Nolan Catholic website.
• Club shirts are available, but not required. Cost depends on the number ordered—average price is $13-$15.

Nolan Catholic High School Ambassador Program
Mrs. Maureen Barisonek
mbarisonek@nolancatholichs.org
NCHS Office of Recruitment

The NCHS Ambassadors work in conjunction with the Office of Recruitment
at Open Houses, Back-To-School Nights, Placements Tests, Orientation Programs, Liturgies and school visits.

The Ambassadors represent the best of Nolan Catholic High School.

• Open to all high school students. Current 9th, 10th and 11th grade students apply in April for the following year. Freshmen apply in October at the end of the first quarter.
• Students must apply each year for the Ambassador Program.
• Fees: $8 (covers the cost of the Ambassador badge)
• Club Shirt: $20 (optional)
• A mandatory orientation meeting for all Ambassadors is held in July/August to prepare for the upcoming school year.
• Signed contract of commitment for time and events.
• One major event and two others (10 hours minimum) required.
• Meetings are advertised via e-mail, broadcast bulletin and the Ambassador bulletin board

LINK CREW
Mrs. Sara Linnell and Mr. Mike Edghill
linkcrew@nolancatholichs.org

Juniors and seniors are trained in team building activities, cooperative skill development and discussion skills. LINK leaders work with the freshmen during the beginning of the year orientation and then several times throughout the year. LINK leaders become leaders, role-models, motivators and teachers. The goal is to empower juniors and seniors as role-models for the freshmen. The group allows successful older students to pass on positive traditions to the younger students. LINK Crew also helps to create a supportive and positive atmosphere on campus.

• Students must submit an application and provide a teacher’s recommendation
• Fees: NONE
• Club Shirt: Provided
• Meetings are held once a month. LINK leaders are to touch base with their freshmen on a regular basis.
• Special Events include Orientation and the Freshman/Senior Mass.
• Members are notified of meetings via e-mail and the broadcast bulletin.

Nolan Catholic High School Student Council
Ms. Rose Decker and Mrs. Beth Sullivan
rdecker@nolancatholichs.org
esullivanr@nolancatholichs.org
Room A17 and Room D20

The Nolan Catholic Student Council is made up of peer-elected juniors and seniors. The purpose of the council is to encourage school spirit and Christian leadership. It acts as a liaison between the students and the NCHS administration.

• Juniors and Seniors are eligible to participate
• They are elected by their peers.
• They must meet grade and behavior requirements
• Fees: NONE
• Club Shirt: $10 (Required)
• Meetings—Daily Leadership Class
• Special Events include all-school dances (four per year), the canned food drive and the blood drive
• Members are notified of meetings in Leadership class.

Freshman Divisional Council

Mr. Mark Von Rosenberg
mvonrosenberg@nolancatholichs.org
Room #E12

Freshman Divisional Student Council is the student government organizational body addressing both the needs of the freshman class and the Nolan Catholic community as a whole. The goal of the council is to build community and to instill a sense of school pride through leadership in service.

• Membership is open to all freshman students
• Fee: NONE
• Club Shirt: $20 (Required)
• Meetings are held every other Thursday morning from 7:00-7:30am in Room E12
• Special Events include the Mary Most Holy Mother of All Nations prayer service, peer tutoring, and a campus beautification project.
• Members are notified of meetings through the broadcast bulletin.

Engineering Club

Dr. Rob Scheer
rscheer@nolancatholichs.org
Room #B17

We are a gathering of people interested in engineering as a hobby and as a profession. Our activities include lots of “Build & Break” sessions. The goal is to become problem solvers and to improve creativity.

• All high school students are eligible to join.
• Fee: $10
• Club Shirt: No
• Meetings are held weekly, on Wednesday after school in room B17.
• Special events include the Winston Science Competition and the TCU and UNT Physics Olympics.
• Meetings and events are announced in the broadcast bulletin.

German Club

Herr Bruce Horn
bhorn@nolancatholichs.org
Room #B23

A social organization for students of German and students with an interest in German things. The primary goal is social; however, we also compete with German Clubs from other schools in soccer and in academics, talent, arts and crafts, music, etc.

• Any student of German
• Fee: $10 annually
• Club Shirt: $25 (optional)
• Meetings are held monthly on the first Wednesday of each month.
• Special Events include a Christmas party, Winterfest and Sportfest and a field trip to eat German food.
• Meetings are announced in the broadcast bulletin.

El Club Español (Spanish Club)
Ms. Melissa Landregan
mlandregan@nolancatholichs.org
Room #T1

The Spanish Club explores the various traditions, cultures and holidays of Spanish-speaking countries through fiesta and events.
• All students are eligible to join, regardless of foreign language option
• Fee: $10
• Club Shirt: $20 (optional)
• The club meets once or twice a month in the Commons
• Special events include the September 16th Fiesta, Day of the Dead Fiesta, Santa’s Helpers Toy Drive.
• Meetings are advertised in the broadcast bulletin and flyers.

National Spanish Honor Society
Ms. Melissa Landregan
mlandregan@nolancatholichs.org
Room T1

The Spanish Honor Society is an honorary organization to which certain students are invited to join. The purpose of the group is to explore various Spanish speaking countries through their crafts, movies and food. National Spanish Honor Society members must also be a member of the NCHS Spanish Club with 125 participation points.

• Eligible students must have a 90 GPA and at least be a sophomore taking Spanish II. Juniors and seniors may also be inducted.
• Fees: NONE
• Club Shirt: NONE
• Meetings are held once a month in room T1
• Students must earn 25 participation points to remain a member.
• Special events include the December 12th Liturgy, the Induction Dinner and movie night.
• Members are notified of meetings via the broadcast bulletin and flyers.

French Club
Mrs. Hanh Tran
htran@nolancatholichs.org
Room B22

The goal of the NCHS French Club is to provide exposure of the French language and culture outside of the classroom.

• All students are eligible to participate
• Fee: $5/year
• Club Shirt: $15 (Required)
• Meetings are held twice a month on Wednesday at 3:15pm-3:45pm in Room B22
• Special events include a Mardi Gras dinner, Valentine’s Day and a field trip to a French restaurant.
• Students are notified of meetings through the broadcast bulletin, posters and e-mail.

Société Honoraire de Français
French National Honor Society
(La Société Honoraire de Français)

Mrs. Hanh Tran
htran@nolancatholichs.org
Room B22

The goal of this society is to stimulate interest in the study of French, to promote high standards of scholarship, to reward scholastic achievements, to create enthusiasm for and an understanding of Francophone culture and civilization, to promote and perpetuate international friendship, and to reward efforts toward furthering solidarity in the French speaking world.

• Candidates must have maintained an A average in French during the semester of selection, as well as an average cumulative grade of A- for all work awarded secondary school credit.

• Meetings are twice a month on Wednesday at 3:15pm in Room B22. Meetings are announced in the broadcast bulletin.

• Special events include the induction ceremony and dinner which takes place every year in the spring. Students are to wear the honor cord at graduation.

Asian Club
Mrs. Hanh Tran
htran@nolancatholichs.org
Room B22

The goal of the Asian Club is to give the students an appreciation of the different cultures of Asia. Students participate with the teachers in activities.
• All high school students who are interested in the cultures of Asia are eligible to participate
• Fees: $7/year
• Club Shirt: $15 (Required)
• Meetings are held twice a month on Wednesday at 3:15pm until 3:45pm in Room B22
• Special events include an Asian fashion show, field trips to eat Asian foods, picnics, and a Christmas party
• Meetings are advertised through the broadcast bulletin.

Latin Club
Mr. Peter Pactor
ppactor@nolancatholichs.org
Room D28

The Latin Club is an organization for all Latin students to pursue the culture and the history of the ancient world. The purpose of the Latin Club is to have fun with the culture of the ancient world.

• All current Latin students and those who have completed at least three years of Latin are eligible to participate
• Fees: NONE
• Club Shirt: $20 (Not Required)
• Meetings are held as needed in Room D28.
• Meetings are announced in Latin class.
• Special events include a trip to Hades and the Roman banquet

Poetry Club
Mr. Scott Laurange
slaurange@nolancatholichs.org
Room #A15

The Poetry Club is for all students with a love of or interest in the poetic arts. We will discuss, analyze, and orally present poetry, as well as hone our competition skills in poetic forms. The goal is to increase understanding of the various forms, devices and meanings of poetry, as well as the “ability” to write effective verse in a fun environment.

• All Nolan Catholic students are eligible to join, provided they are not on academic probation.
• Fees: $5 (subject to change)
• Club Shirts: $20 (cost depends on order size) OPTIONAL
Beret: $17 OPTIONAL
• Meetings are held every two weeks, on Tuesday, immediately after school from 3:10-3:45/4:00pm in room A15.
• Meetings and events are advertised in the broadcast bulletin and via e-mail.

Art Club
Ms. Moira McCarthy
mmcarthy@nolancatholichs.org
Art Studio

The Art Club is open to all those who have a love and appreciation of art and wish to share this experience with one another. The goal of the group is to promote an appreciation and enjoyment of art.

• All NCHS students are eligible to participate.
• Fee: $5
• Club Shirt: $15
• Meetings are held twice a month, the second and fourth Tuesday, after school in the Art Studio.
• Meetings and events are announced through the broadcast bulletin, flyers and via e-mail from the Art Club president.

Cheerleaders (JV and Varsity)
Ms. Sarah Kadey
817-457-2920, ext. 1751
skaday@nolancatholichs.org
Room #C20

The cheerleaders are responsible for cheering at home and away games for JV and Varsity football and basketball. They also participate in fundraisers, scheduled practices and events for NCHS athletic teams. The goal is to promote school spirit and to support all athletic organizations. The cheerleaders are also responsible for representing NCHS and promoting Christian leadership and service to others.

• Overall GPA of 80 or higher. No “U” or below in citizenship
• Tryouts are in the spring. Information is available on the Nolan Catholic website after Christmas.
• Fees: $1,100-$1,400 per year
• Required: Three (3) cheer uniforms and practice outfits
• Practice/Cheer: 6-15 hours per week
• Practice and meetings are held at Nolan Catholic High School and at an off-site cheerleading gym once a week.
• Special events include UCA Summer Camp, Fall Cheer Clinic Fundraiser and optional competition team.
• Members are notified of meetings and events through the cheerleading page on the NCHS website, the broadcast bulletin, e-Trumpet and flyers. (Current members are given personal calendars.)

Nolan Catholic High School Athletic Program
Mr. Steve Prud’homme
Athletic Director, Sport and Head Coach
sprudhomme@nolancatholichs.org

Football – Joe Prud’homme jprudhomme@nolancatholichs.org
Cross Country – Marcelo Hernandez mhernandez@nolancatholichs.org
Volleyball – Steve Hargrave billy4911@hotmail.com
Boys Basketball – Steve Prud’homme sprudhomme@nolancatholichs.org
Girls Basketball – Joey Simmons coachjoey@texasexpress.org
Boys Soccer – Adam Clementson aclementson@nolancatholichs.org
Girls Soccer – Jay Fitzgerald jay@jatoathletics.com
Swimming – Pete Salvan fpsalvan@yahoo.com
Baseball – Pete Plevritis pplevritis@nolancatholichs.org
Softball – Jimmy Nelson jnelson@nolancatholichs.org
Boys Tennis – Bro. Al Kuntemeier, S.M. akuntemeier@nolancatholichs.org
Girls Tennis – Gaye Houk ghouk@nolancatholichs.org
Boys Golf – Joe Prud’homme jprudhomme@nolancatholichs.org
Girls Golf – Mark Deason mdeason@nolancatholichs.org
Track (Boys & Girls) – Larry Holmes, Sr. lholmes@nolancatholichs.org

Table Tennis Club
Dr. Robert Scheer
rscheer@nolancatholichs.org
Room B17

We are an informal gathering of table tennis players. We hold formal tournament play twice a year. The goal of the club is to build character, quicken reflexes and to rest our minds.

• All students are eligible to join
• Fees: $10
• Meetings are held on Friday after school in B17
• Members are notified of meetings through the weekly broadcast bulletin

Nolan Catholic Car Club
Mr. Kevin Yeoman
Room #B17
kyeoman@nolancatholichs.org

The Nolan Catholic Car Club is a group of students who have a particular interest in cars, the automotive industry, auto mechanics, motor sports and, above all, developing friendships with other people with similar interests. The purpose of the Nolan Catholic Car Club is to promote camaraderie and fellowship through shared interests in the automotive world while here at Nolan Catholic High School.

• All students are eligible to participate
• Fees: NONE
• Club Shirt: May be purchased, but not required
• Meetings are held on Tuesday afternoons, every two weeks, in room B17 at 3:20pm. To be considered a member, you must attend 70% of the meetings.
• Special events include two annual picnics. The club also attends several local automotive events throughout the year.
• Members will be notified of meetings via the broadcast bulletin and via flyers in B17 and throughout the school.

Nolan Catholic Angler’s Club – New this year
Mr. Michael Edghill
Room A21
medgehill@nolancatholichs.org

This is a group for anyone who enjoys fishing as a sport or simply as a recreational activity. We discuss many aspects of fishing and offer a forum to gain ideas and create relationships based on a common interest. The purpose is to promote understanding of the many different types of fishing activities, tools and strategies. The group seeks to educate participants in the appropriateness of different types of lures, knots, rods, etc. as well as promoting conservation of our public lands and waterways.

Please contact Mr. Edghill in Room A21 or at medghill@nolancatholichs.org for more information.

Sci-Fi Club
Mr. Bryan McMahon
bmcmahon@nolancatholichs.org
Room #B19

Sci-Fi is a group of anime-lovers, gamers and card-collectors. It is open to everyone and anyone who is open-minded and fun-loving. The goal is to enjoy the company of others and to meet friends. There will be enjoyment of all kind.

• All high school students are eligible to join.
• Meetings are held each Friday after school in B-19 from 3:10pm to 4:30pm (or later, depending on the activity).
• Meetings and events are announced through the broadcast bulletin and other club members.