Club
Offerings

Moderator: Ms. Kristy Rademacher 
The 1 Book 1 Marist club is for anyone who loves a good story. This club discusses and debates books, argues favorite scenes and characters, meets authors, goes on field trips, plays lots of games, competes in book competitions, watches movies, and has a lot of fun with book related things.

Moderators: Mr. Jeff Nicholson ’81  and Mr. Sean Maxwell 
The Academic Team is made up of a varsity and frosh/soph level. The teams compete regularly in the south Metropolitan Scholastic Bowl League and various tournaments throughout the year. Scholastic Bowl involves team competitions which cover a wide variety of academic subjects. Competitions are comparable to Jeopardy, in that team members must be quick as well as knowledgeable.

Moderator: Mr. Owen Glennon  and Mr. Jeff Nicholson ’81 
The Math Team consists of the top math students from 9th through 12th grades. The students perform in different math competitions throughout the year, leading up to qualifying for the state mathematics competition. Marist has finished consistently in the top 10 in the State of Illinois for many years.

Moderator: Ms. Carlson

MHS Media is the award-winning news website for Marist High School. Any students interested in contributing to the site are welcome to join the club and write about information of interest and consequence to our school community.

Moderator: Mr. Jason Berta
The Marist Mock Trial Club meets weekly in Room 112 under the guidance of Mr. Berta and Marist alums in the field of law, including Judge Chris Lawler ’81, and attorneys Jim Lundy ’88, Michael J. Baron ’88, Pat Enright ’94, and Michael W. Debre ’99. Students learn the process of an actual trial and then prepare their own case in a fake jury trial, while assuming the roles of the prosecution and defense attorneys. 

Moderator: Mrs. Karen Ramirez

Moderator: Mr. Ryan Doidge ’09
Marist Powerlifting Club is focused on developing strength via training specific to the sport of powerlifting. The three events used to judge an individual’s strength are squat, bench press, and deadlift. The team is supportive of lifters at all levels of ability and participation, both male and female. The Powerlifting Club is a service based club that uses lifting to bring people together and to help the community around us.​ 

Moderator: Mr. Chris Lesher
The Pro-Life Club is a student organization focused on increasing awareness of life issues. The club meets monthly to discuss pro-life issues and plan activities. Club members participate in service opportunities related to pro-life issues such as prayer field trips to pregnancy outreach centers and abortion clinics. The club also hosts educational speakers on Catholic perspectives of life issues and travels annually to Washington, DC for the National Right to Life March.

Moderator: Mr. Dan Meehan ’18
The RedHawk Rowdies are a group of students from all year levels who seek to instill and promote greater involvement in school spirit, athletic events, and the traditions of Marist. While the entire student body is invited to become a RedHawk Rowdy, this group takes a leading role by cheering our teams and clubs on to victory.

Moderator: Mr. Jim Drousias
The rugby club is a student activity/sport that takes place primarily in the spring semester. The club is currently for boys only and all students of any athletic ability are welcome. Students wanting to compete will have weekly practices where you will learn the skills and rules of the game and will also compete in multiple matches. There is a JV and Varsity team. 

Moderator: Mr. Tom Murphy ’04
The Science Club provides its members with opportunities to increase their interest in the sciences by participating in after school labs each month, attending local science fairs, planning field trips, and participating in contests.

Moderator: Mrs. Mary Barry
In the Sign Language Club, we will learn and practice ASL (American Sign Language) vocabulary and phrases, as well as conversational ASL. The club also gains exposure to an appreciation of the deaf community and deaf culture.

Moderator: Mrs. Janlyn Auld
The Spanish National Honor Society is a nationwide organization open to juniors and seniors who are selected on a basis of their achievements in the study of Spanish. The purpose of the society is to recognize high achievement of high school students in the Spanish language and to promote a continuing interest in Hispanic studies. The Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica plans numerous events and service opportunities for its members to practice their language skills, to enrich their own cultural experiences, and to promote the language within the school community. The Spanish National Honor Society also sponsors a Spanish Club which is open to all year levels. The Spanish Club provides all students an opportunity to further expand on their Spanish knowledge and promote the language and culture within the school community.

Moderator: Mr. Dane Mayer ’15 and Mr. Andrew Lundquist
The Speech and Acting Team competes at the local and state level (IHSA) in 14 different categories of speech and acting. The team competes regularly from November until February. The season culminates with the state series in February (regionals, sectionals, and state). Practices begin in September, and speakers and actors of all ability levels are welcome. 

Moderator: Ms. Kelsey Callahan ’12
The Student Ambassadors are a group of young men and women who represent the school community at formal, social, athletic, and admission functions. Ambassadors are trained to give tours at Open House and visit elementary schools to discuss the benefits of attending Marist. Student Ambassadors also sponsor community service projects, lead freshman orientation, and play a vital role in the Friday at Marist program.

Moderator: Ms. Nora Doyle ’18
Student Council consists of students from all four grade levels elected by their peers. The group works to promote a better understanding and cooperation amongst student, faculty, and administration. Student Council also provides peer leadership for the student body, as well as maintains and encourages student involvement, school pride, and school-sponsored activities.

Moderator: Ms. Claire Kelly ’16
SADD focuses on the following issues: substance abuse, depression, suicide, teen violence, bullying, traffic safety, personal health and safety, and youth leadership development.  Members of SADD will have an opportunity to engage in various activities related to education, awareness, prevention, and advocacy.  Students also have access to a national network of SADD chapters.

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Moderators: Mrs. Erin Kelly, and Mrs. Erin Vail 
The Theatre Guild produces a full-length play in the fall and a musical in the spring. Auditions for both shows are open to all year levels. Students also participate behind the scenes in set construction, costuming, make-up, and publicity. Students may take Drama classes at the beginning and honors levels as an academic course.

Moderator: Mr. Chris Lesher
The Ultimate Frisbee Club is a student activity/sport that takes place primarily during the spring semester. The team is coed, and students of any athletic ability are welcome. Ultimate Frisbee is played as a 7 on 7 game. Those interested in a competitive environment will have the chance to represent Marist in the Chicago Ultimate Junior Organization (CUJO). The team competes on Sundays and will consist of 15 players (7 starters and 8 alternates).

Moderator: Ms. Tracy Amato

Moderator: Ms. Rita Hoffmann
At Marist High School the Yearbook Club is open to all interested students. The club introduces students to all of the tasks involved in creating and producing a high school yearbook. These tasks include the art of photography and photojournalism, written communication, editing, artistic montage and collage, graphic design, book design, project development and management, sales, advertising, marketing, and publishing principles. Students work directly on the Marist High School yearbook.