CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Students who participate in extracurricular activities reap the benefit of the total St. Thomas educational experience.
To enrich the learning experience, STH sponsors many organizations to give your son the opportunity for school and social service and to pursue activities in various fields of interest. Student participation in these organizations is highly encouraged.
The Airsoft Club is an excellent opportunity to build team spirit and connection. Prospective members do not need to have equipment, as they will be encouraged to meet other players and share/practice. It’s a superior form of exercise that incorporates running, and we support all levels of skill. Meetings offer the chance to exchange airsoft equipment and gear, and share our love for the game. The vision for the club is to have an official airsoft team in the future. Join us! Simply email Mr. Kobylas by clicking on his name below.
Sponsor Contact: Jonathan Kobylas, Faculty, Department of Mathematics
The Asian Culture Club is a student-led exploration of the diverse cultures in East, Southeast, and South Asia. In addition to celebrating major international holidays like the Mid-Autumn Festival and the Lunar New Year, we take time to appreciate unique individual cultures within the Asian continent. Contact Ms. Lee by clicking on her name below.
Sponsor Contact: Lorin Lee, Faculty, Department of Math and Department of Languages
To access the Asian Culture Club Fall Fair video, CLICK HERE.
Mission: Through weekly Bible study, group dialogue and prayer, students will have the opportunity to develop and deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ. To join or ask questions, email Coach Q by clicking on his name below.
Sponsor Contact: Andrew Quittenton, Dean of Theology/Director of Campus Ministry
Assist the head athletic trainer with first aid, hydration, rehab, and treatment of STH athletes. To apply, please contact Mr. Valdez by clicking on his name below.
Sponsor Contact: Chris Valdez, Staff, Athletic Trainer
The Business Club features guest speakers from the business community. These discussions cover everything from how to approach the best college path, as well as sharing ideas of how to gain experience. Please contact Mrs. Stephenson by clicking on her name below.
Sponsor Contact: Chelette Stephenson, Staff, Director of Counseling.
The mission of our Cancer Awareness Club is to create dialogue, awareness, and concrete actions to help eradicate cancer. Fundraising is a critical piece of the solution, as well as educating others of the urgency for action. Countless families, students and faculty at St.Thomas have personally struggled with cancer. New members and their creative ideas are the lifeblood of this club; please join if you are a current student. To join, please email Coach Labus by clicking on his name below.
Sponsor Contact: Nathan Labus, Head of Track/Field, Department of Athletics
The Chess Club meets in the Learning Commons. Chess Club activities are designed for both the recreational and tournament-competitive mindset. To join, please reach out to Mr. Cuneo by clicking on his name below.
Sponsor Contact: Philip Cuneo, Faculty, Department of Science
Open to any Eagle interested in learning or mastering coding skills and programming. Formerly known as the Java Club, the Coding Club is dedicated to sharpening skills and having fun as well. To join, please email Mrs. Woodlief by clicking on her name below.
Sponsor Contact: Deanna Woodlief, Faculty, Department of Instructional Technology
The St. Thomas Chapter of the Computer Science Honor Society strives to uphold the Mission of the school – Goodness, Discipline and Knowledge – with an emphasis on the Honor Society’s Core Values – Equity, Service and Excellence. In the Computer Science Honor Society, we instill the values of strong leadership and service. Being a member of the Computer Science Honor Society is a privilege and achievement-based. Questions may be emailed to Mrs. Woodlief, by clicking her name below.
Sponsor Contact: Deanna Woodlief, Faculty, Department of Instructional Technology
The purpose of the Cooking Club is to encourage a love for culinary arts, and to create an official St. Thomas High Cookbook. All Eagles are welcome to join. To join, please email Ms. Cassaro or Mrs. Hartfield by clicking on either name below.
Sponsor Contacts: Mary Cassaro, Dean, Department of Mathematics & Kate Hartfield, Dean of Professional Development
The STH Drama Club is a group like no other on campus. Comprising students from St. Thomas, St. Agnes, Duchesne, and Incarnate Word, the 70+ students perform two major shows every year. The students, parents, alumni, little brothers, little sisters, and faculty all work together to produce these magnificent shows. No experience is necessary! To join in the fun, please contact Mr. Green by clicking on his name below.
Sponsor Contact: Dan Green, Faculty, Department of English and Department of Fine Arts
The Dungeons and Dragons Club celebrates the classic fantasy game and helps promote leadership skills, critical thinking, decision-making, and the opportunity to socialize with other D&D players. Join in anytime, and don’t forget to bring your imagination. For questions, please contact Mr. Baker by clicking on his name below.
Sponsor Contact: Danny Baker, Faculty, Department of Social Studies
Sponsor Contacts: Jonathan Kobylas, Faculty, Department of Mathematics, and Noel Romero, Faculty, Department of Science
Sponsor Contact: Joe O’Brien, Director of Student Activities and Service Program
Eagles for Life stands for respect of human life in each stage: conception to natural death. We collaborate each fall semester to create a compelling presentation shown in Theology classes, and we attend prayer rallies and service projects throughout the academic year. To join, please email Mr. Johnson by clicking on his name below.
Sponsor Contact: Casey Johnson, Faculty, Department of Theology
Interim Contact: Joe O’Brien, Director, Student Activities
To access the Environmental Club Fall Fair video, click here.
For the die-hard Foosball fan, this club proudly stands. Any level of player is welcome. Interested students are welcome to join in the fun at our Student Rec Center after school and during lunches. Questions may be directed to Mr. Joe O’Brien at joe.obrien@sths.org.
Sponsor Contact: Dr. Aaron Dominguez, Staff, Prinicipal
Sponsor Contact: Rebecca Dowdy, Dean, Department of Science
The Latin Club at STH seeks to promote the understanding and interest of both Ancient Roman culture and the Latin language. Students will engage in conversation concerning a variety of topics, ranging from Caesar’s conquest of Gaul to the advanced Ancient Roman plumbing system. They will also commemorate Ancient Latin culture through the celebration of Roman holidays such as the Ides of March and Saturnalia. Students from all levels of Latin are welcomed. For participation information, please email Mr. Taraschi by clicking on his name below.
Sponsor Contact: Mitch Taraschi, Faculty, Department of World Languages
The LEGO club will allow students to design new models and compete with one another in a format similar to the TV series ‘LEGO Master’. It is intended to be a fun opportunity to hang out with friends who share a love of all things LEGO. To join, please email Dr. Nordloh by clicking on his name below.
Sponsor Contact: Dr. Pete Nordloh, Faculty, Department of Science
Model UN is a simulated United Nations conference in which students will role-play as country representatives and debate significant international issues. Preparation involves meeting twice a month in the fall and weekly in January in preparation for the two-day conference in early February. Please contact Mr. Yarbrough by clicking on his name below.
Sponsor Contact: Darrell Yarbrough, Faculty, Department of English
The St. Thomas Chapter of the National Honor Society strives to combine the mission of the school – upholding goodness, discipline, and knowledge – with that of the National Honor Society. We are an organization that recognizes and encourages superior academic achievement, while developing other characteristics essential to citizens in a democracy. In the St. Thomas Chapter of NHS, we prepare future leaders for global citizenship through each member’s commitment to excellence in learning, leadership development, school and community service, and the highest standards of personal character. Being a member of the St. Thomas Chapter of the National Honor Society is an honor and a privilege. Please contact Dr. Conboy by clicking on her name below.
Sponsor Contact: Dr. Claire Conboy, Faculty, Department of Science
The purpose of the Ping-Pong Club is to further the enjoyment and social development intrinsic to the sport. Students who would like to join are always welcome; we practice often at the Student Activities Center on campus. All are welcome! For questions, please stop by Mr. O’Brien’s office (the door to the left of our chapel doors), or email him by clicking on his name below.
Sponsor Contact: Joe O’Brien, Faculty, Department of Theology, Director of Student Activities
Sponsor Contact: Kate Hartfield, Dean of Professional Growth & Development
The Pre-Med club is designed to offer an opportunity for students to share ideas and goals for pursuing careers in medicine and other health fields. It meets approximately on a monthly basis. Please contact Dr. Nordloh to join by clicking on his email below.
Sponsor Contact: Dr. Pete Nordloh, Faculty, Department of Science
Highly competitive, team-based, academic competitions via trivia tournaments. All are welcome; please contact Mr. Erickson by clicking on his name below.
Sponsor contact: Mr. Michael Erickson, Faculty, Department of Science
Students build robots in the VEX robotics system and complete locally with other schools. This is both a mechanical engineering and programming challenge. Competitions are held at the state, national and international level. All are welcome!
Sponsor contact: Dr. Claire Conboy, Faculty, Department of Science
To access the Robotics Fall Fair video, click here.
Students design, build and launch model rockets in the annual TARC (Team America Rocketry Challenge) competition.More information about the club can be found at sites.google.com/site/sthsscience. Email questions to Dr. Nordloh by clicking on his name below.
Sponsor Contact: Dr. Pete Nordloh, Faculty, Department of Science
Senior Leaders are a select group of seniors who are commissioned to assist Campus Ministry with student retreats, student liturgies, and various ministry offerings at STH. Senior Leaders give Witness Talks and facilitate small group discussions on student retreats, while also serving as liturgical ministers at the student level. Senior Leaders are invited to an exclusive leadership camp during the summer prior to their Senior year.
Juniors interested in joining for the next school year: please contact Coach Q by clicking on his name below, or watch/listen for announcements advertising this opportunity in the springtime.
Sponsor Contact: Andrew Quittenton, Dean of Theology, Director of Campus Ministry
The Speech and Debate Club is fun way to develop communication skills and make new friends. This group competes in speech tournaments around Houston and across the nation. To join, please email Mr. Yarbrough by clicking on his name below.
Sponsor Contact: Darrell Yarbrough, Faculty, Department of English
The Goal of the Spike Ball Club is to create enthusiasm and a welcome atmosphere for Eagles to play spike ball. Expertise is not a requirement, and the games will be casually played during school community time. To join, please email Mr. Hernandez by clicking on his name below.
Sponsor Contact: Danny Hernandez, Faculty, Departments of World Languages and Theology
The purpose of the Student Council is to give students an opportunity to develop leadership by organizing and carrying out school activities and serving as a liaison between the student body and the Administration. It is the group where students can assume as much of the responsibility of organizing their activities as they are able, and where questions arising from the students can be presented. It derives its power from the Administration, and its prime objective is to promote school spirit, pride and unity. The process of joining StuCo is by election, which happens in the mid-Spring; please watch EBN and read your emails from Mrs. Looper for announcements!
Sponsor Contact: Joe O’Brien, Faculty, Department of Theology, Director of Student Activities
Get involved in the voice of STH by joining in on completely student-run media: The Eagle Newswpaper and website, Aquin Yearbook and website, and the Eagle Broadcast Network. Whether it’s writing, layout, photography, graphic design or social media, there are a variety of fields you can specialize in and learn more about journalism and communications. Learn what it takes to put together nationally-award-winning media and build your skill set to be successfull in college media and communications internships. Participate in live event coverage on social media or be an anchor on the daily morning news. Anyone is eligible to join. To join, please email Mr. Dundee by clicking on his name below.
Sponsor Contact: Lance Dundee, Faculty, Department of Technology
The Tabletop Gaming Club is made up of students who enjoy board games that range from old standards such as Monopoly and Risk to more modern games like Ultimate Werewolf or the Century series. To join, please email Dr. Nordloh by clicking on his name below.
Sponsor Contact: Dr. Pete Nordloh, Faculty, Department of Science
The Tolton Society is the Black Student Union of St. Thomas High School. It is named in honor of Fr. Augustus Tolton who was the first Black American priest in the United States. The Tolton Society is a student-led organization that seeks to foster understanding through knowledge, idea-sharing, and better awareness of the issues that face African American culture. The Tolton Society will also take a deep dive into many different cultures, to better equip our students with education and awareness of their own culture and the cultures of their neighbors. For participation information, please email Mr. Llorens by clicking on his name below.
Sponsor Contact: Jerome Llorens, Faculty, Department of Mathematics
The purpose of the Trading Card Club is to learn more about all sorts of trading cards, from Magic the Gathering to Pokémon. By sharing knowledge, we hope to engage enthusiasts in the games that make these cards valuable, while offering a fun social outlet. All interested students should join. To inquire about meetings, please email Mr. Dubose by clicking on his name below.
Sponsor Contact: Roy Dubose, Faculty, Department of Theology
The Ultimate Frisbee team is an intramural program in which students learn to play Ultimate Frisbee competitively from other students. We play against other local schools throughout the year as well as compete in a state tournament in May. To join, please email Coach Labus by clicking on his name below.
Sponsor Contact: Nathan Labus, Faculty, Department of Athletics
Welding is the process of applying heat to metal pieces, then fusing them to form a bond. It may sound straightforward, but this trade skill requires sound logic and critical math skills to perfect. If you have ever wondered what it all entails, our Welding Club may be the perfect form of exploration.
With sound equipment and careful supervision, this newly formed club is already blazing a trail for dedicated Eagles to bond, learn, and have fun. To join, please email Mr. Gensheimer by clicking on his name below.
Sponsor Contact: Philip Gensheimer, Faculty, Department of Social Studies
