Student Clubs & Organizations

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• 9102 Artisans

  The 9102 Artisans Club is for any student interested in learning and trying Do It Yourself (DIY) art projects.
  
  FACULTY SPONSOR
  Mr. Tony Schraufnagel
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• Academic Decathlon & Octathlon

  Academic Decathlon is a national organization promoting friendly scholastic competition among high school students. The program consists of a rigorous alternative curriculum that teaches and inspires students to explore varying aspects of ten different subjects including speech, interview, essay, math, music, economics, language and literature, social science, science, and art. All subjects are unified by a specific theme chosen annually by the national organization, USAD. Past themes have included Imperialism, Russia, and World War I. Through this highly competitive program, students compete for state and national titles as well as college scholarship money. The JPII Academic Decathlon team boasts five state titles.

  
  The Academic Octathlon Competition is open to ninth and tenth graders who do not participate on the Academic Decathlon team. These students compete in all subject areas except speech and interview.
  
  

  State Champions 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2016
  
  
  FACULTY SPONSORS
  Mr. Keith Gannett
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  Mrs. Kristen Burt
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• Ambassadors

  The mission of the John Paul II High School Ambassador Club is to provide a warm and friendly welcome to all guests that visit the school. The Ambassadors represent the school at all community and school functions and are outstanding role models of high moral character and aptitude.

  
  
  FACULTY SPONSOR
  Ms. Ashley McMurtry
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• Aviation Club

  The JPII Aviation Club is for students with an interest or passion in aviation. Club members will learn about becoming a pilot, the science behind airplane design and the principles of flight, and attend air shows and air races while representing JPII in the local area.
  
  FACULTY SPONSOR
  Mr. Mickey Saloma
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• Book Club

  The mission of the JPII Book Club is to engender an appreciation of literature through active discussion pertaining to books. Meetings will be held once a month in the Athenaeum at a day that is most agreeable for the majority of parties involved. There will be discussion about the month’s book and a decision will be made about the book for the following month.
  
  
  FACULTY SPONSORS
  Ms. Debra Goheen
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  Ms. Katie Allen
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• Cardinal Mentors

  The Cardinal Mentors are a select group of juniors and seniors who mentor new students to JPII. Mentors are responsible for leading new student orientation as well as communicating important reminders to new students throughout the year. 

  
  FACULTY SPONSOR
  Ms. Melissa Downs
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• Chess and Gaming Society

  Our goal as the Chess and Gaming Society is to to help JPII students not only have fun and relax from their stress filled lives but to also create relationships with their peers through the games we play. We will also help students hone and learn new abilities such as critical thinking through competitions while also allowing them to take part in their community through charity work.

  
  FACULTY SPONSOR
  Mr. Albert Escanilla
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• Diocesan Mission Trip

  Our annual Diocesan Mission Trip goes to a community in a Central American country to work and build relationships for ten days. Students and faculty/staff members from all over the diocese come together to participate in an active way in another community. This is a retreat-style trip in which you will not only bond with JPII and diocesan students but also with local people in a very real and spiritual way.
  
  FACULTY SPONSOR
  Mrs. Shenny Donnelly
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• Fiction Writers

  The JPII Fiction Writers club is a creative writing club for all grade levels. During after school meetings, students write and read their own poetry and short prose in a supportive environment with the aim that each student publishes at least one creative piece per year. With the help of fellow students and the club sponsor, students will edit and polish their work to ready it for publication. Students also have the opportunity to enter creative writing competitions for recognition and college scholarship money.
  
  FACULTY SPONSOR
  Mrs. Natalie Webb
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• Honor Council

  The Honor Council helps encourage integrity and diligence in the student body using a team of its peers, who are an elected group of Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors. The Honor Council helps to create policies that will have the best effect on the school, counsel students who have received a violation, and sit on panels in hearings of students who actively contest the violation received in a class. The Honor Council works to educate, advise and promote academic honesty in a friendly environment.

  
  FACULTY SPONSOR
  Mr. Matt Krause
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• Interact Club

  Committed to Lead, Connect and Serve locally and globally. Interact Club is a service club with more than 250,000 youth members worldwide. It benefits from sponsorship by individual Rotary clubs, which provide support and guidance. JPIIHS Interact will carry out service projects as an individual group as well as partner with other Interact/Rotary clubs needing support.
  
  FACULTY SPONSORS
  
  Ms. Kim Premo
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  Mrs. Rosey Restani
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• International Club

  The International Club is dedicated to broadening our understanding of other cultures through fun learning events, food, and holiday celebrations. We complete a service project annually, chosen by club members. International Club typically meets once per month.

  
  FACULTY SPONSORS
  Mrs. Lian Zhang
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  Ms. Elizabeth Afandor
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• International Thespian Society

  The International Thespian Society is the Honor society for Theatre. The Honor Society promotes several service projects each year including the Theatre Backpack/School Supply Drive, A Performance Evening for the Elderly, Scottish Rite Christmas Tree and others. The Theatre students earn points toward membership by working on plays as actors or crew or audience members. It takes 15 points to become a member and students accrue points throughout their years in the department. Members in good standing as seniors can earn their honor cords to wear at graduation. Plays that members can work on throughout the year include the Fall play, the TAPPS One Act Play, the traveling one act musical and the spring musical.

  
  FACULTY SPONSOR
  Mrs. Terry Tuck
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• Junior Classical League

  Our purpose is to encourage an interest in and an appreciation of the language, literature, and culture of ancient Greece and Rome and to impart an understanding of the debt of our own culture to that of Classical antiquity.

  
  FACULTY SPONSOR
  Mr. Chris Holmes
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• Kairos Retreats

  Kairos is a Roman Catholic retreat program for high school and college. The retreat is a three-day, two-night residential retreat, with the aim of providing participants the chance to contemplate God's role in their lives.
  
  FACULTY SPONSOR
  Mr. Kelly Schueler
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• Model United Nations

  Model United Nations is an authentic simulation of the UN General Assembly, UN Security Council, or other multilateral body, which introduces students to the world of diplomacy, negotiation, and decision making.
  
  FACULTY SPONSOR
  Mrs. Anne Stone
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• Mu Alpha Theta

  Mu Alpha Theta is the national math honor society. Its purpose is to extend math knowledge and interest to those students with high math aptitude. This goal is accomplished through competitions, service, and expanding interest in math to all students. This society also offers opportunities to earn scholarships and bond with other national members. Our chapter initiates in the early fall of each year to ensure that all members are enrolled in their third Honors (Geometry or higher) or AP level math class.
  
  FACULTY SPONSORS
  Mr. Kent Thele
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  Mrs. Melissa Garretson
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• National Art Honor Society

  The National Art Honor Society (NAHS) is a professional organization aimed at recognizing those students with an outstanding ability and interest in Art and providing Christian Service to the school and to the community through the visual arts. The organization helps members achieve their goals in art areas and brings art education to the school and to the community. NAHS members work to integrate art into other school activities; sponsor events, exhibits and speakers; plan field trips to community businesses associated with art and to art museums; and plan activities for members to expand their art skills such as workshops. NAHS provides scholarship opportunities and information about art careers and conventions that are pertinent to serious art students.
  
  FACULTY SPONSOR
  Mr. Tony Schraufnagel
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• National French Honor Society

  The French National Honor Society is an organization whose intent is to recognize high school students in the United States who have maintained excellent grades in at least three semesters of French language courses; this is done by induction into the organization.
  
  FACULTY SPONSOR
  Mrs. Carmen Nelson
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• National Hispanic Institute: Cardinal Chapter

  
  
  FACULTY SPONSOR
  Mrs. Sylvia Garza
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• National Honor Society

  The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
  
  FACULTY SPONSORS
  Ms. Joanne Blast
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  Ms. Debra Goheen
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• National Speech and Debate Association

  The National Speech and Debate Association, formerly the National Forensic League, is an interscholastic speech and debate organization serving Cardinal students. The Association provides competitive speech and debate activities, resources, training, scholarship opportunities, and advanced recognitio.
  
  FACULTY SPONSOR
  Ms. Debbie Maestaz
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• Ping Pong Club

  The purpose of this organization is to provide the opportunity for students at JPIIHS to take part in an after-school club that not only allows them to enjoy themselves, but also get the chance to practice leadership roles and improve teamwork. Not only will the organization aim to enhance those skills, but also, at the same time, host charity events to help give back to the community.
  
  FACULTY SPONSOR
  Mrs. Rosey Restani
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  Mr. Albert Escanilla
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• Praise & Worship

  The Praise and Worship team is comprised of students with modern musical talent wishing to lead the music ministry at monthly masses, weekly Cardinal Breaks, and retreats throughout the year. These students are committed to providing intentional opportunities for the JPII community to reflect, adore, and worship.
  
  FACULTY SPONSORS
  Mrs. Allie Choiniere
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• Pro-Life Club

  The mission of the John Paul II High School Pro-life club is to support, promote and educate ALL LIFE from conception to natural death through knowledge , service, prayer and peaceful activism. The JPIIHS Pro-Life Club was founded in 2008 by David Lebeauf, Anna Underwood, and Gerald Macias. They wanted to build a culture of LIFE at our high school. Students are encouraged to join at the start of the school year. Communication and joining the club is done with Google Classroom. Please see Mr. Leon Schram, Pro-Life Club Sponsor, in room 2312 during Cardinal Break, for any additional details or to join!
  
  FACULTY SPONSOR
  Mr. Leon Schram
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• Quill & Scroll

  Quill and Scroll seeks to encourage individual initiative in high school journalism, specifically in reporting, writing, design, leadership, photography and other related skills valuable to the journalistic endeavor; and recognize and reward the individual achievements of students engaged in journalistic activity.
  
  FACULTY SPONSOR
  Ms. Kristy Rodgers
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• Recruitment Leadership Council

  The Recruitment Leadership Council is comprised of outstanding members of the JPII student body who assist the Admissions Office with all Admissions events. This elite group of students serve as the liaisons for all our prospective families and are exceptional role models of high moral character and aptitude.

  
  
  FACULTY SPONSOR
  Ms. Alyssa Donovan
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• Rho Kappa

  Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society is the only national organization for high school juniors and seniors that recognizes excellence in the field of Social Studies. The purpose of the JPII Rho Kappa chapter is to prepare students for college, career, and civic life. Members are responsible for attending meetings, tutoring JPII students in Social Studies classes, and participating in a national Social Studies Essay writing competition. Members must have completed at least two Honors/Pre-AP or AP Social Studies classes and be currently enrolled in an Honors or AP Social Studies course with all of their Social Studies coursework earning an “85” or higher.
  
  
  FACULTY SPONSORS
  Mr. Jeremy Morse
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  Mr. Bob Wade
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• Robotics

  Robotics is an interdisciplinary branch of engineering and science that includes mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, and others. Robotics deals with the design, construction, operation, and use of robots, as well as computer systems for their control, sensory feedback, and information processing.
  
  FACULTY SPONSOR
  Mr. John Schram
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• Science National Honor Society

  The purpose of Science NHS is to encourage participation in and recognition of scientific and intellectual thought, to advance the students’ knowledge of classical and modern science, to communicate with the scientific community, to aid the community with its comprehension of science, and to encourage students to participate in community service and, in turn, encourage a dedication to the pursuit of scientific knowledge that benefits all mankind.

  
  At John Paul II High School, the Science NHS will accomplish this purpose in several specific ways:
  
  

  • provide opportunities for students to apply for fellowships, internships, and scholarships
  • give back to the greater community, especially our own school community and our Catholic feeder schools, through peer-tutoring and hosting science related events
  • host guest speakers in various science, medicine, and engineering fields in order to foster collaboration, networking, and college readiness

  FACULTY SPONSORS
  Mr. Vern Dewees
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  Mrs. Callie Boykin
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• Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica

  This is the Juan Pablo Segundo chapter of the National Spanish Honor Society. We are dedicated to the academic pursuit of the Spanish language, involvement in the culture of Spanish-speaking peoples, and service to Spanish-speaking communities.

  
  FACULTY SPONSOR
  Mrs. Silvia Garza
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• Speech & Debate

  Speech and Debate is one of the most rewarding and beneficial educational activities available to students. Those enrolled in Oral Interpretation (acting skills) and Debate (rhetorical skills) compete throughout the year in local, state, and national tournaments. Skills are developed in areas diverse as researching, writing, critical thinking, literary analysis, character development, presentation, time management, and interpersonal communication.

  
  Students gain valuable skills in four critical areas. First, developing confidence, in both group and one-on-one communications. Second, academic skills essential to collegiate level work are honed. Third, enhanced professional skills that aid with college admission are polished. And finally, it is fun!
  
  FACULTY SPONSORS
  Ms. Debbie Maestaz
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  Mrs. Debra Goheen
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• Spirit Boys

  Is a group of positive, outgoing and spirited young men with the common goal to instill in the whole JPIIHS student body, inside and outside of school, Cardinal Spirit and Pride.
  
  FACULTY SPONSOR
  Mr. Kelly Schueler
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  Ms. Erin Harper
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• Student Council

  The mission of the John Paul II High School Student Council is to provide an opportunity for student expression which serves as a link in communication and cooperation between the student body, faculty, and administration. Student Council members are expected to foster practices of good citizenship, academic excellence, and personal achievement as well as maintain school unity and spirit by fostering pride in John Paul II High School.

  
  FACULTY SPONSOR
  Mrs. Jane Jonte
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  Ms. Erin Harper
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• Student Ministry

  FACULTY SPONSOR
  Mr. Sammy Argumaniz
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• Students United

  The goals of the JPII Students United Club are to develop and enhance leadership skills, promote cultural awareness, understanding, involvement, and appreciation of all students represented at the school, and to engage in community service and civic responsibility.
 The club will provide monthly educational, cultural, civic, recreational, and social programs with a focus on diverse cultural populations.
  
  
  FACULTY SPONSORS
  Ms. Debra Goheen
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  Mr. Jeff Jackson
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• Tech Minions

  FACULTY SPONSORS
  Mr. Kris Thurston
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  Mr. John Haley
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• Tri-M Music Honor Society

  Tri-M Music Honor Society is a high school music honor society and a program of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME). It is designed to recognize students for their academic and musical achievements and to provide leadership and service opportunities to young musicians.
  
  FACULTY SPONSOR
  Mr. Austin Jordan
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• Ultimate Frisbee

  This club gives students the chance to enjoy ultimate frisbee at a non-competitive level. 

  
  
  FACULTY SPONSOR
  Mrs. Kristen Burt
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• Video Production Club

  FACULTY SPONSOR
  Kristy Rodgers
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• Yearbook

  The Cardinal yearbook is a student-produced publication of John Paul II High School. Our goal is to document the year and represent the student body accurately and completely.  

  
  We welcome story or photo ideas, suggestions and constructive criticism. Please contact us at Email and include your name, phone number and suggestions.

  
  Order Your 2020-2021 Yearbook Here
  
  FACULTY SPONSOR
  Ms. Kristy Rodgers
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