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Activities at Saint Lawrence Academy are structured to be inclusive rather than elitist. They bring students and faculty together outside of the classroom to pursue common interests. Our "no cut" policy encourages students to participate in an activity even if they have no previous experience. Students are able to explore new interests knowing they will not be cut from activities as long as they fulfill their attendance and practice commitments and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

In addition to clubs, the Activities Program provides students with an opportunity to participate in assemblies, rallies, dances, Spring Musical, Homecoming Week, Unity Week and more. Individual classes may also host special events on behalf of their class. For example, each year the senior class sponsors the Senior Carnival.

Travel opportunities are also available through our Activities Program and through the support of the faculty and staff.

Contact Information:
Director of Activities: Julie Tsutsui
Phone Number: 408-296-3013 ext. 712
Email: jtsutsui@saintlawrence.org

STUDENT GOVERNMENT

The Student Council Executive Board is the primary student group responsible for representing the students of Saint Lawrence Academy. The purpose of the organization shall be to promote an atmosphere where learning is enhanced, to promote a strong communication between student and faculty, and amongst the students themselves, and to promote an awareness for all others. The Executive Board is composed of the Student Council President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Student Activities Coordinator.

This year's Executive Board members are:

Class Council

Class Councils are primarily responsible for representing the ideas and needs of their individual grade levels. Class Councils meet regularly with the Executive Board to gather and then disseminate information about upcoming events and the role of the individual grades in these events. The Class Councils are composed of a class President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Student Activities Coordinator.

This year's Class Council members are:

Class of 2009

Class of 2010

Class of 2011

Class of 2012 - To be elected in September 2008

CLUBS

Ambassador Club

Selected sophomore, junior and senior students are asked to represent Saint Lawrence Academy at selected events: Open House, eighth grade visits, shadow dates, and more. Freshmen and sophomores are invited to serve as shadow hosts to eighth grade students. Eighth grade students spend the day visiting classes with their shadow hosts.

Freshmen and sophomores are invited to serve as shadow hosts to eighth grade students. Eighth grade students spend the day visiting classes with their shadow hosts.

Moderators:
Mrs. Anne Eubanks - aeubanks@saintlawrence.org

Amnesty International

Amnesty International (IA) is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights. Amnesty International's vision is of a world in which every person enjoys all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights standards. The Saint Lawrence Academy chapter of Amnesty International actively participates in local justice issues.


Moderator:
Ms. Laura Stoll - lstoll@saintlawrence.org

Azteca Club
Students who are interested in Spanish or Spanish culture should consider joining the Azteca club. Enjoy food, music, conversation and cultural experiences as a member of this newly formed group.

Moderators:
Mrs. Rosario Puga-Dempsey - rpugadempsey@saintlawrence.org

Board Game/Chess Club

This club provides an opportunity to play games and socialize. Whether you are a grand master of chess or a novice, a checkers guru or a lover of monopoly, come by after school to become a part of the team. Find out where the boards are kept and you can get a game going.

Moderator:

Bowling Club

Like hanging out with friends? Enjoy bowling? Like a little friendly competition? Then you should join the Bowling Club. Members of the club will have the opportunity to improve their bowling skills, engage in some low-key competition, and make new friends.

Moderators:
Mr. Mike DeCarlo - mdecarlo@saintlawrence.org
Mr. Jason Ingebrigtsen - jingebrigtsen@saintlawrence.org

California Scholarship Federation (CSF)
The California Scholarship Federation is a statewide organization whose purpose is to recognize students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. Qualifying for membership is on a semester basis following a point system, which requires A's and B's in the most difficult classes. All students are welcome to fill out an application after they have spent a full semester at Saint Lawrence Academy.

Moderator:
Mrs. Christie Filios - cfilios@saintlawrence.org

Campus Ministry Core Team

The Campus Ministry Core Team's mission is to enhance the spirituality of the school through liturgy, community service, and faith formation. Students who are members of this group work in small groups to plan activities, religious services, and community involvement experiences.

Moderator:
Mr. Andy Rebollar - arebollar@saintlawrence.org

Chorus

Do you enjoy singing and performing? Do you want to contribute to our school's fine arts program? Then, chorus is the activity for you. The chorus performs at school masses, at an Annual Christmas Concert and spring arts program, and at various other events.

Moderator:
Ms. Mary Carroll - mcarroll@saintlawrence.org

FAST (Fitness, Agility, and Strength Training)
For athletes preparing for their upcoming season or for students who want a group of friends with whom to work out, then FAST is the club for you. Students will have the opportunity to work out after school under the direction of one of our coaches. Proper training techniques will be emphasized within the program.

Moderators:
Mr. John Bennett - jbennett@saintlawrence.org
Mr. Brent Woodcock - bwoodcock@saintlawrence.org

Hockey Club

This club provides an opportunity for students to discuss hockey, both roller and ice, with fellow students. The club promotes interest in the sport of hockey and sponsors two teams in the high school league s at Rollin Ice located at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds.

Moderators:
Mr. Jason Ingebrigtsen - jingebrigtsen@saintlawrence.org
Mr. Michael Seidler - mseidler@saintlawrence.org

Improv Team

The Improv Team is Saint Lawrence Academy's own improvisational/sketch comedy troupe. They rehearse weekly and showcase the humor in the world around us. This group participates in the Comedy Sportz High School League.

Moderators:
Ms. Mary Carroll - mcarroll@saintlawrence.org
Mr. Michael DeCarlo - mdecarlo@saintlawrence.org

Interact Club

Are you interested in community service and giving back to others? Do you like to make a difference in the world? Then, the Interact Club is calling your name.

Moderators:
Mrs. Moira Delumpa – mdelumpa@saintlawrence.org

Japan Homestay

Each fall a group of students and faculty travel to Junshin High School in Nagasaki, Japan and in spring they send a group of students to our school. Whether you would like to travel to Japan to learn more about its history and culture or you would like to host a student here, the Japan Homestay Program is the way to get connected.

Moderator:
Mr. Kevin Carroll - kcarroll@saintlawrence.org

Movie Club

This club meets to watch movies in a social setting. Students decide whether the movie of the month will be a comedy, musical, action or classic and then set a date and time to get together for their "feature presentation."

Moderator:
Sr. Peggy Hurley - phurley@saintlawrence.org

National Honor Society

National Honor Society is open to all sophomores, juniors and seniors based on academics and faculty nomination. Selection to this group is quite strict, based on four criteria: leadership, service, character, and scholarship. An academic grade point average of 3.5 out of a 4.0 is required. After meeting these strict criteria, these standards must be maintained. The purpose of the National Honor Society is service to both school and community; this is done through various projects completed throughout the year.

Moderator:
Mrs. Christie Filios - cfilios@saintlawrence.org

Peer Helpers

Students involved in Peer Helpers are trained in communication skills as well as listening skills to be present while a peer is processing a problem they may be having. These students go through intensive training sessions each year with a licensed therapist to prepare for the job of Peer Helper.

Moderators:
Mrs. Amy Olein - aolein@saintlawrence.org
Mr. Ryan Olein - rolein@saintlawrence.org
Mrs. Cheryl Weeks - cweeks@saintlawrence.org

Science Club

Students interested in science and scientific topics will want to join our newly formed Science Club. Students will have the opportunity to participate in discussions, participate in "hands-on" activities, and learn more about science in a casual school environment.

Moderator:
Ms. Jennifer Claudio - jclaudio@saintlawrence.org

Sustainability Club

Students involved in the Sustainability Club will work to make the school a more efficient, ecologically friendly place. The 2007 Sustainability Club took first place in the Santa Clara University Sustainability Decathlon.

Moderators:
Ms. Laura Stoll - lstoll@saintlawrence.org
Mr. Brent Woodcock - bwoodcock@saintlawrence.org

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