Ambassadors represent LCHS to parents, students, parishes
and the community. An ambassador’s responsibilities include:
hosts/greeters for Open Houses, assisting with special events at LCHS and hosting prospective student visitors. Students should be willing and able to speak to small and large groups of parents/students, assume leadership roles, foster a sense of belonging and be enthusiastic about LCHS. Please contact Mrs. Murray in the front office for an application.
Open to: 10th, 11th, & 12th graders
Moderators: Mrs. Murray & Mrs. Gates
This committee of students and faculty members represent
the various ministries in the school and work to carry out the spiritual mission of the school.
Open to: all students
Meetings: TBA
Moderator: Mr. Moore
These students lead the small groups at Freshman
Orientation and then continue to meet monthly with freshmen and sophomores throughout the year to offer helpful hints about student life, connect with other students, and understand what is going on around LCHS.
Open to: Juniors and seniors by selection only
Meetings: Orientation in August and then monthly meetings during homeroom with your assigned small group.
Moderators: Ms. DeVries & Mrs. Pike
A president and vice-president are elected by their peers to represent them
on the Student Senate. Officers meet once a month with their class moderator and attend monthly Senate meetings. Elections will be held within the first few weeks of the start of school. Officers must maintain a “C” average and be willing to model for others what it means to be a leader, a good student, and a good citizen.
Open to: All students meeting the above criteria.
Moderators: Ms. DeVries (9th), Mr. Olds (10th), Mr. Doherty(11th), and
Mrs. Pike (12th)
Four students lead each of the day retreats for freshmen,
sophomores, and juniors and are responsible for leading a small group, giving a witness talk, and running activities.
Open to: Juniors and seniors who apply, demonstrate faith, and attend the training.
Meetings: Training sessions will be held once each quarter for the various retreats. Seniors lead sophomore and junior retreats, juniors lead the freshman retreats.
Moderator: Mr. Moore
Close Up is a national experiential government studies
program that takes place in Washington, D.C. Students learn first-hand how the political process works and increase their awareness of major national and international issues.
Open to: Juniors only
Meetings: Informational meeting in the Fall TBA; week in Washington is April 29-May 5, 2012.
Moderator: Mr. Potter
For students who are interested n performing on the stage but do not wish to sing. This club performs a student-directed and student-produced play in the Spring.
Open to: all students
Meetings: after school in the Spring
Moderator: Mrs. Tietsort
Two musicals are held each year: November and March.
Students are needed as leads, chorus, dancers, and crew (sets, lights, & sound). Cast members practice almost daily and some Saturdays; Fall practices are in the evenings, Spring practices are right after school.
Open to: All students
Meetings: Auditions are held in September for the Fall musical and January for the Spring musical.
Moderators: Mrs. Murphy (Fall); Mrs. Tietsort (Spring)
French Club, aka Le Cercle Francais, is a student-run group
for students to enjoy French language and culture, especially cuisine!
Open to: All French students
Moderator: Mme. Hope
Student Contact:
God Squad provides students an opportunity for prayer,
Christian fellowship, bible study, and the discussion of Catholic apologetics.
Open to: All freshman and sophomore students, and staff
Meetings: day and time TBA.
Moderators:
Students gain an awareness of what it is like to be
homeless by sleeping outside in a box, getting a tour of the city, and serving breakfast to the homeless. Pledges are collected for an organization that helps the homeless.
Open to: All students
Meetings: Saturday, September 24 from 8 p.m. – Sunday, September 25 until 11 a.m.
Moderator: Mr. Moore
This year our international trip will take you to China or a France home-stay
over Spring break. Experience up close and personal the things and places you’ve studied in class!
Open to: France is for French students, China is open to all students.
Meetings: Informational meetings will be held early in the year; actual trip is March 23-April 1, 2012 for both France and Costa Rica.
Moderator: Mme. Hope (France) and Mr. Potter (China)
Students can take advantage of a variety of sports each
season. A student must have a current physical on file with the AD’s office and be academically eligible to participate in these sports...
Fall Sports: football, volleyball, girl’s tennis, girl’s swimming, girl’s golf, boy’s soccer, sideline cheer, and cross country.
Winter Sports: boy’s basketball, competitive cheer, girl’s basketball, ice hockey, boy’s swimming, boy's wrestling, and bowling.
Spring Sports: baseball, softball, girl’s soccer, lacrosse, track, boy’s tennis, and boy’s golf.
Moderator: Mr. Kimball
An intramural co-ed basketball program played on Saturday
mornings in the LCHS gym.
Open to: All students not playing an interscholastic sport during that season.
Meetings: Saturdays in January & February
Moderator: Mr. Baldwin
The Latin club members promote Latin and classical culture
outside of the classroom, take part in the Michigan Junior Classical League activities statewide, and possibly plan international travel.
Open to: All Latin students
Moderator:
Students use their musical talents to praise God during
Masses and prayer services. People who play instruments as well as singers are needed.
Open to: All students
Moderator: Fr. Gordon
NHS members demonstrate and promote scholarship, service,
character and leadership. Our chapter of the NHS provides tutoring, sets up for all school masses, organizes drives for those in need, and recognizes the contributions of LCHS students and groups.
Open to: Students who maintain a 3.5 GPA for three consecutive semesters and display leadership, character and service to be eligible. These need to be maintained each semester to remain in NHS.
Moderator: Ms. Nichols
PALs are Peer Assistance Leaders that promote
non-destructive decisions and act as a listening ear to those struggling with issues or choices. PALs are recommended by their peers and teachers.
Open to: Recommended juniors and seniors who complete the required three-day training in the summer
Moderator:
The purpose of the Quiz Bowl and Quiz Busters teams is to
offer trivia lovers a venue to meet and compete against others with similar interests, inside and outside of LCHS. The competitions will challenge students on a broad range of topics from history and mathematics to grammar and current events.
Open to: 10th, 11th, & 12th graders
Meetings: Practice 2-3 times a week after school in Room 210; competitions 1-2 times a week at WKAR
Moderator: Ms. Ryan
This group meets periodically to learn the fundamentals of robotics and build one to enter in competitions throughout the state. See Mr. Robinson for more information.
These students work with Building Services to plan
and evaluate needed emergency procedures. They also make others aware of safety routes and procedures for drills and in cases of emergency.
Open to: All students
Moderator: Mr. Wheeler
Show off your talent, or fake it! Put on by the senior
class, this is just a great night of fun watching others do their stuff. Prizes are awarded to the best acts. Listen to announcements for when auditions will be held in December or early January.
Open to: Any LCHS student can audition
Meetings: Talent Show is scheduled for Wednesday, February 1 at 7:00pm
Moderator: Mrs. Pike
Sisters women's group is a faith based support and service organization for junior and senior female students.
Open to: Female students in 11th & 12th grade
Meetings: TBA
Moderator: Ms. DeVries
We organize several trips to Cannonsburg, Michigan for some
great skiing and snowboarding. Several packages are offered for lift tickets and rentals. Parent chaperones are needed. After students sign up to be included in the club, then sign up on a trip-by-trip basis. Students need not go on every trip.
Open to: All students
Meetings: Season schedule will be published in first information packet
Moderator: (parent)
These students set up microphones and work the sound system
for all of our masses, prayer services, and speakers.
Open to: All students
Meetings: Students must attend one training session; set up/take down for various events (schedule varies)
Moderator: Mr. Moore
The Spanish Club is a student-run group for students to
enjoy Spanish language and culture. Come experience fiestas, dancing, music and more!
Open to: All Spanish students
Moderator: Mrs. Fell
Student Contact:
Join some of your classmates as we travel to Canada to view
a classic play in the quaint little town of Stratford. Transportation, lunch and your admission ticket are included in the cost for the day. Students can reserve their spot for this trip in the Spring of their junior year.
Open to: Seniors
Trip date: October 25, 2011
Moderator: Mr. Jurkiewicz
This peer organization aims to have students help other students make positive decisions about challenges in their everyday lives.
Moderator: Mr. Robinson
Student Contact:
These students are assistants to the Athletic Trainer at
both practices and sporting events.
Open to: Juniors and seniors who complete the summer training at CMU prior to the year they want to be a trainer
Durations: 2 out of 3 seasons
Moderator: Mr. Kimball
This committee works with the school Development staff in
an advisory and leadership capacity to develop, organize, promote and successfully complete a student-run fundraiser to benefit our high school.
Open to: All students.
Meetings: Twice a month during lunch in Room 104
Moderator: Mrs. Frank
This is the student governing body of all student clubs. It
is made up of an executive council, class officers, and representatives of each student organization. It represents the student body, promotes student life, and works with the administration in furthering the mission of the school. Executive council members are elected in the Spring.
Open to: Membership is by election; others are welcome during their lunch period.
Meetings: monthly during a Thursday late-start meeting period (7:15-8:15am) in Room 209
Moderator: Mr. Potter
SFL’s goal is to create awareness of the right to life for
all people which includes upholding the dignity of everyone. While not their only aim, there is a focus on the unborn child and SFL raises money for Shared Pregnancy and other alternative organizations. This group also organizes a trip to Washington, DC for the annual March for Life in January.
Open to: All students
Moderator: Mrs. Thayer
This social justice retreat takes place in the inner city
of Chicago giving students a chance to practice their faith like Jesus did---with those most in need.
Open to: Seniors only (limited to 10-12 spots)
Meetings: February 10-13, 2012
Moderator: Mr. Moore
This committee of students and faculty members begins to
meet in October to begin planning the April 27 work-a-thon. Duties include getting sponsors, arranging work teams and sites, and other details.
Open to: All students
Meetings: Dates TBA after committee forms.
Moderator: Mr. Moore