Ambassadors
Archbishop
Chapelle High School student Ambassadors promote
the mission of Archbishop Chapelle High School
within the community through recruitment and
positive public relations. Members serve as Open
House tour guides, High School Night representatives,
and student mentors. The
club helps to organize the Spend-the-Day program,
sponsors Chapelle Pep Day and Founders' Week,
and participates in summer dessert parties and
Teacher Appreciation Week.
Campus Ministry
Chapelle’s
Campus Ministry Program provides spiritual
growth and faith development to every Chapelle
student. Some Campus Ministry programs and groups
include the Guardian Angel Program, Adopt-A-Family,
Retreat Team, Eucharistic Ministers and Liturgical
Dancers.
C.A.V.E.
Chipmunks
Against Violating the Environment is a special
group of students who promote awareness of environmental
concerns. Some C.A.V.E. projects include phone
book recycling, beach sweep and Save Our Lake.
Chapelle Cheerleaders
The Chapelle
Cheerleaders promote spirit at Chapelle pep rallies,
volleyball and basketball games, and lead spirit
in general at Chapelle. Members attend various
district and state competitions as well as an
annual summer camp where they learn new building
techniques and cheers.
Chapellettes
The Chapellette
Dance Team is the exclusive auxiliary unit
to the award-winning Rummel Raider Marching Band
with Archbishop Chapelle High School. In
addition to performing at football games and
marching competitions, the Chapellette Dance
Team continues to add to its prestigious
image by being invited to participate in many
state and national dance competitions. The
Chapellettes also perform locally with the Rummel
Raider Marching Band with Archbishop Chapelle
High School. for a number of Mardi Gras parades. All
members of the Chapellette Dance Team attend
an annual summer camp where they learn new
dance routines and auxiliary equipment techniques.
Class Officers
Each grade level has an elected group of
officers. This provides an opportunity for student
to acquired practice in democratic procedures and to
promote the general welfare of the class.
Family and Consumer Studies Club
This club
promotes an interest in Family and Consumer
Studies and creates an outlet for the expression
of individual talents. Students explore techniques
in cooking, sewing, interior design and housing.
One of the Family and Consumer Studies Club’s
projects includes making special fabric bags
to assist women who have recently undergone breast
surgery.
French Club
The purpose of the French Club is to educate
club members about France and other francophone
countries and foster interest in the French language and
heritage, particularly as this applies to the French
heritage of Louisiana. It also strives to create
understanding and enthusiasm for French culture and the
francophone world, stimulate interest in the study of
French and provide access to the French speaking world,
its art, cultures, language, and literature.
Garden Club
Members
of the Garden Club have an interest in learning
about plants and flowers. The club was developed
to preserve and promote the butterfly garden
that is located on Chapelle’s campus,
and use it as a learning tool. Some Garden
Club activities include guest speakers on
gardening topics, planting and weeding, flower
arranging, taking garden tours and participating
in community events.
Gifted and Talented
This organization provides students with
opportunities for in-depth exploration into areas of
interest which are beyond the high school curriculum.
Health Nuts
This club is very health conscious and
interested in fitness and nutrition. Aerobics,
Jazzercize, weight training, guest speakers, cholesterol
screenings, and training for local races keeps this club
in shape.
Hi-Steppers
The Hi-Steppers
are the featured dance group at Chapelle. They
perform at Chapelle volleyball and basketball
games, student pep rallies and community events.
Members dance in local Mardi-Gras parades, attend
various district and state competitions, and
attend an annual summer camp where they learn
new routines and dancing techniques.
Impressions
This group
provides an additional spiritual outlook while
singing for liturgies. Members meet weekly to
select music and rehearse for upcoming liturgies.
Intramural Sports
Intramural
sports promote spirit and sportsmanship and are
designed for fun and enjoyment. Students participate
in friendly competition during their 50-minute
lunch periods, and winning teams from each lunch
period compete in play-offs to determine the
overall winner for each sport. Awards are given
to each of the winning teams.
Key
Club
The Key
Club is a national service organization for high
school students that serves Archbishop Chapelle
High School and the community. Members participate
in Kiwanis bingo, district and international
conventions and numerous service activities.
Matthew 25 Service Program
Members
of the Matthew 25 Service Program understand
that when we give our time to others, we grow
in return. Any Chapelle student who performs
a minimum of 20 hours of community service at
a non-profit organization, and submits these
hours to the Matthew 25 coordinator are honored
each year at a special breakfast. Students who
volunteer over 50 hours receive a certificate
of recognition, students who volunteer over 100
hours receive a letter, and those students who
volunteer over 200 hours of service receive National
and Presidential Awards.
Mu
Alpha Theta
This Math
Honor Society’s purpose is to increase
awareness and interest in Mathematics. Members
tutor students who need additional help in
Math during Math lab hours, attend monthly
meetings and participate in Mu Alpha Theta
district meets, tournaments and the state convention.
National
Art Honor Society
The National
Art honor Society recognizes artistic talent
and sponsors artistic awareness on campus. Members
participate in local art competitions such as
the Cox Cable Art Contest and sponsor seasonal
art activities like the pumpkin painting and
Easter egg design competitions. Members also
design and sell Big Sister/Little Sister T-shirts.
National Honor Society
The purpose
of the National Honor Society is to create enthusiasm
for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render
service, to promote leadership, and to develop
character in students of secondary schools. Chapelle
NHS members must have a 3.6 GPA on either a 4.0
or 5.0 scale, no grade lower than a C-, must
have completed 4 honors
courses, must be active in at least two other
Chapelle organizations, and must have an acceptable
discipline record. NHS students serve as peer
tutors, buddies for eighth grade students, and
participate in service projects.
National Junior Beta Club
The National
Junior Beta Club promotes character, develops
leadership skills, encourages service involvement,
recognizes achievement, and provides technological
advantages to students in the eighth grade
at Archbishop Chapelle. This service organization’s
motto "let us lead by serving others" is
exemplified in the various projects performed
by members at school and in the community. Some
of these projects include fund-raisers for charity,
Boo at the Zoo, food and clothing drives, and
district and state conventions.
National
Spanish Honor Society
The National
Spanish Honor Society is a club that promotes
the study of the Spanish language and culture.
Members take an interest in the Spanish language
and are willing to give their time to teach others
to do the same. Some of the NSHS activities include
an induction ceremony, service, tutoring and
other projects relating to Spanish culture.
Newspaper
The Word, Chapelle's newspaper, is published
quarterly be students interested in journalism.
Techniques in interviewing, copy writing, photography,
communications law, and editorial review are implemented
to produce a paper that includes current events, school
information, and student life.
Photography Club
The photography
club is a B club that is designed for students
who have an interest in photography
Psychology Club
Students
who join the Psychology Club have a chance to
explore different topics and fields of interest
in psychology. Some past topics and educational
sessions discussed by members have included information
about, therapy dogs, art and music therapy, fears
and phobias, multiple personality disorders and
eating disorders.
Archbishop Rummel High School Band
Band members
from Archbishop Rummel and Archbishop Chapelle
High School are provided with the full advanced
band experience of both marching and concert
bands. The band plays at all Rummel football
games, competes in regional and state competitions,
and are featured at each school during the year
for a special concert. Band members are awarded
with a trip to Disney World every other year
and participate in the Disney Main Street parade.
Science Fiction and Fantasy
The Science Fiction and Fantasy Club helps
students explore the world of Science Fiction and
Fantasy through books, movies, discussions, and guest
speakers.
Science Olympiad
The Science
Olympiad Club helps students promote and develop
an appreciation of and interest in science by
participating in hands-on science activities.
Science Olympiad is for students interested in
having lots of fun building science-related objects.
Some Science Olympiad projects include the egg
drop, nature quest, bridge building and bottle
rocket activity.
Showstoppers
The Showstoppers
performance group gives students the chance to
dance with popular, jazz, and Broadway music.
The group participates in an annual Christmas
Concert, Spring Concert and the Garden of memories
and Autumn Serenade concerts.
Student Council
This
enthusiastic group of students makes every effort
to strengthen the bonds of unity between faculty
and students and to develop the high standards
of Christian womanhood. All students elect Chapelle’s
Student Council officers and representatives;
however, all students are invited and encouraged
to participate in Student Council activities.
The Chapelle Student Council sponsors This is
Your Day weekly awards, Outstanding Student of
the Month, Student Council Week, locker awards,
spirit days and school dances.
Studio 2-B
A division of Girl Scouts, Studio 2-B prepares
young women for real life situations and experiences by
exploring career options, completing community service
projects, and participating in self-esteem building
activities.
Thalians
The Thalians
give experience to Chapelle students interested
in theater production. Members serves as the
cast, set designers and lighting crew for Chapelle
theatrical productions scheduled twice each year.
True Life
True Life is a group of students who promote
self respect for the sanctity of all human life
through Catholic doctrine. They attend pro-life
rallies and pray the rosary at local abortion
clinics. They enjoy guest speakers, retreats,
and pro-life ceremonies.
Varsity Quiz Bowl
Varsity
Quiz Bowl members represent Chapelle in academic
competitions against other high school teams.
The group meets weekly for practice games with
students and faculty.
Videography Society
Students
interested in video techniques and serve the
Chapelle community by video-taping Chapelle events
for prosperity.
Yearbook
The Chapelle yearbook, Reflections,
is produced by students interested in learning
publication techniques and capturing the memories of
the school year through photography, layout, and
copywriting on professional publishing software.
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