Clubs + Organizations

Sponsors: Nicky Goff and Julia Anderson-Holt

The purpose of the Academic Team is to enhance the learning and intellectual pursuit of BMCHS students through academic competition. Any student is welcome to participate in practices. Since Academic Team is an OSSAA sanctioned competitive activity, only students who are academically eligible and have the required Christian service hours may compete in tournaments. Underclassmen should consider joining since most years the team has at least one 9 th or 10th grade student on the Varsity team.

Sponsor: Courtney Gougler

The purpose of the BMCHS Ambassador program is to promote the spiritual, academic, athletic and overall student life of the school to prospective students and campus visitors. Members of the BMCHS Ambassadors are sophomore through senior students who complete an application and a training process. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required with no F or D received in the previous semester. Three letters of recommendation are required, an initial interview and Leadership training.

Sponsors: Genieve Pezalski and Ashley Minnich

The objective of Big Sis Lil’ Sis is to provide female mentorship for all incoming freshmen girls. It is the duty of our selected upperclassmen ladies to provide support, advocacy, and positive role modeling for the young BMCHS women so that they may live out the school mission of developing the whole person that will in turn, become a person for others.

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Sponsor: Alex Genheimer

This activity provides an opportunity for students to improve their bowling techniques and engage in friendly competition. Meets against area high schools are organized by the Oklahoma High School Bowling Association and are held on Friday evenings or Saturday mornings. Practice is after school on Thursdays. All equipment is provided for the student courtesy of the bowling center and corporate sponsors.

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Sponsor: Kelly Allen

Camino can be translated as “the way” in Spanish. In John 14:6, Jesus states, “I am the way and the truth and the life.” The purpose of this organization is to encourage students to explore their faith and develop their spiritual relationship with God. CAMINO provides leadership opportunities, creative expression, and spiritual inspiration through authentic sharing of faith.

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Sponsors: Sarai Cerano and Kelli Miller

The purpose of the Clancy Club is to promote school spirit. The club supports all school activities.

Sponsor: Cristen Whitaker

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Sponsor: Diane Drum

The purpose of the Diversity Club is to celebrate the diverse student population at BMCHS, provide cultural awareness to the students and faculty, advocate for the voices of minority and diverse groups of students throughout the school, and overall, empower all individuals.

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Sponsor: Susan Murray

The Economics Club is a student-centered educational organization ideal for those interested in developing a better understanding for the reality economics plays in business, public policy, and government. Students will learn how a free market economy functions in society and will address important economic issues through field trips, club meetings and guest speakers.

Sponsor: David Clark

Environmental club exists to educate our school and community about sustainable practices to preserve the great gifts God has given us. Club members implement sustainable practices at BMCHS in order to fulfill our obligation to care for God's creation as one of our Catholic Social Teachings.

Sponsors: Ryan Stringer and Kelly Allen

Fellowship of Christian Athletes works to further integrate athletics and faith life through activities on and off campus. The club hosts multiple fields of faith events at various games, student-led devotionals, and small faith groups. FCA is in charge of Irish Alley for the Memorial Marathon and the Dodgeball fundraising tournament during Olympics week.

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Sponsor: Steve McConnell

This organization was formed to promote the visual arts. Members may be freshmen through seniors interested in learning more about the production and understanding of the visual fine arts. Members will attend scheduled monthly club meetings involving workshops, artist demonstrations, and museum visits.

Sponsor: Sheila Kruse

The French Club is open to all students interested in French life and French-speaking culture. Our various activities include French-themed food, games, movies, and other cultural activities. The club’s purpose is to increase awareness of the French language and culture at BMCHS and in the community.

Sponsor: Adam Sermersheim

The purpose of the Gaming Club is to provide students with opportunities for fun and fellowship through game play. Most meetings occur during the evenings and involve video games of various systems along with tabletop gaming.

Sponsor: Jennifer Sokolosky

Glee Club is an excellent way for students to share their music talent with others and have a lot of fun. There will be opportunities to perform at BMCHS events as well as outside of the school setting. All practices are after school and anyone is welcome to join.

Sponsor: Kelly Allen

The mission of Irish 4 Life is to establish an active, positive pro-life culture among the members of our community. We hope to achieve this by educating on all life issues and by actively promoting the right to a dignified life for all persons from conception to natural death.

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Sponsor: Kelli Williams and Rebecca McKee

Irish Outreach is a student-led and driven service initiative that is dedicated to improving the wellbeing of the surrounding community and encouraging each student member to be a person for others.

Sponsors: Travis Kirk

The Junior Classical League is an organization open to any student interested in Latin and the Classics. Members of BMCHS Latin Club are affiliated with the Junior Classical League at the state and national level. Members have the opportunity to participate in activities with other Latin language lovers at the school such as laser tag, toga bowling and an annual Halloween party. Members also have the chance to participate in state competitions like Certamen and to attend the state and national Conventions.

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Sponsor: Laney Maguire

Students with knitting or crocheting skills come together to make hats and blankets for NICU babies as a service project. If a student has no prior skills, other students will teach them how to knit or crochet.

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Sponsor: Diane Drum

The purpose of the BMCHS Math Club is to promote scholarship in and enjoyment and understanding of mathematics in high school students. All students are welcome to join.

Sponsor: Nicky Goff

The McGuinness Engineering and Science Society is organized to provide students with additional opportunities for scientific investigation and research, and exposure to lecture, films, and field trips to scientific centers.

Sponsors: Kathy Judge

The Cum Laude chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) recognizes those exemplary students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, leadership, character, and community service. Membership is open to qualified sophomores, juniors, and seniors (during the first quarter of their senior year). Invitations for application will be given to students who meet academic requirements and who have not been on a disciplinary contract in the two semesters prior to application. Students are invited to apply if they have attained a 3.7 or higher cumulative GPA on the weighted scale and have completed the Christian Service hour requirements for their grade level by time of application. The NHS Faculty Council determines selection based upon applications and faculty/administration recommendations in the areas of leadership and character. Members who fail to demonstrate the minimum membership criteria or adherence to the guiding principles of NHS are subject to probation or dismissal as determined by the NHS Faculty Council. If, while a member of NHS, one should be placed on disciplinary contract, he/she will automatically lose the privilege of wearing an NHS stole at graduation and possibly their NHS membership. As with the Red Cord for 300 Christian Service hours, the NHS stole signifies completion of required meeting and service hours before May of graduation.

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Sponsor: Mayra Wood

This organization recognizes students who have shown achievement in the study of Spanish. Members must maintain an 89% or better average for three consecutive semesters. The BMCHS chapter is named “El Cordobes.”

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Director of Forensics: Brett Young

The BMCHS chapter of the National Speech and Debate Association provides opportunities for students to compete in various speaking, acting, and debate events that will help facilitate development in their critical thinking and public speaking skills. The league chapter participates in OSSAA sanctioned tournaments at the local, regional, and state levels as well as various tournaments on the national circuit. In addition each year the Irish Forensic Speech and Debate team hosts a speech festival for all BMCHS feeder school speech and drama programs.

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Sponsor: Kelly Allen

The Peru Mission Trip takes place over the summer and is available to BMCHS students who want
to experience a week-long, hands-on service opportunity at the Santisimo Sacramento Parish in
Piura, Peru. The mission team, which is composed of students from BMCHS, teacher mentors, and
adult chaperones, will meet beginning in October to prepare for the trip. Payment of a $100
nonrefundable deposit will be required in September. Trip cost will vary based on the airline ticket
cost. Need-based scholarships are available for participants in our work grant program.

Sponsor: Kelli Williams

Pictures of the Mind is a student-led, teacher-facilitated organization that is dedicated to taking
each student’s God-given creativity and honing it through written practice and application in an
effort to improve individual voice and skill as student members strive to move themselves and
their art towards the top.

Sponsor: David Hughes

Members of the Young Politicis Club work to develop an awareness and understanding of the issues that relate to active participation in our political system.

Sponsor: Taja Egert

The Spanish Club offers Spanish students an exciting year full of fiestas and a taste of Spanish cuisine. Its purpose is to offer its members adventures in Spanish culture outside of the classroom and a chance to make new amigos.

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Sponsors: Susan Murray

The Student Council is a student government which acts as a representative for student voice on all matters curricular and extracurricular at BMCHS. Members of Student Council gain experience working with different members of the school community, including their peers, faculty and staff members, as well as with external community organizations. The purpose of Student Council is to promote student initiatives that will positively influence school culture. The Council’s composition includes an executive board of nine Student Council officers, and a general board comprised of the executive board, all class officers and senators. Student Council hosts a variety of school-wide events each year which include the Canned Food Drive, Feeder Leader Day, and Olympics week. Students interested in joining Student Council should attend an informational meeting at the end of March and participate in elections at the beginning of April.

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Sponsors: Danielle Coats

Venturing is a coed youth organization within the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Crew 530 is chartered by BMCHS and focuses on outdoor activities such as camping. Meetings and activities are youth-led with BSA-registered adult supervisors.

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Sponsor: Jocelyn Perez

Women in Science is a club for McGuinness ladies interested in learning more about careers and insight into the science field. Members will enjoy guest lectures from women in various science careers to learn about their personal experiences as females in a male-dominated industry, resulting in a sense of community and empowerment. Previous speakers have included a meteorologist, a urological surgeon, and a marine biologist researching Oklahoma waterways.

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Sponsor: Rebecca McKee

The mission is to promote a healthy physical, mental, and spiritual lifestyle amongst students and teachers, through implementing focused breathing, meditation, and yoga, in order to guide members through their journey of self-discovery, and build a positive community in the process.

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Sponsor: Adam Sermersheim

YP2 is an environmental organization composed of eco-conscious students. YP2 helps create and support environmentally friendly programs and attitudes with the school community.