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Newman has many student activities! Consider joining any of the following:

Ambassadors Club

Faculty Advisor:  Mr. Koerner

Ambassadors for NCCHS are spirited, students of character that provide leadership, knowledge and enthusiasm to past and present members of the Newman Central Catholic High School family. While welcoming prospective families to join our faith mission & education we also live & instill the pride and tradition of Newman. Ambassadors also inspire others to build lifelong friendships and growth in all aspects of our school.

BLIND

Faculty Advisor:  Mrs. Kelly

Newman Catholic has a youth organization that is unique in its charter because it not only includes our own junior and senior student leaders, it is also inclusive of our surrounding public school junior and senior leaders.  BLIND stands for Building Lasting Impressions that Never Die.  The purpose of this organization is to create lasting friendships with other schools and help tear down racism, bullying, hatred, and other issues that plague our youth today.  The group was developed originally by Sterling High School and Newman Central Catholic High School in hopes of bringing the two schools closer together.  Since then, we have expanded to include Rock Falls High School, Fulton HS, Morrison HS, and Prophetstown HS.  We have yearly summer retreats for the Student Leaders, and yearly fall retreats for the freshmen of all schools included.  We know we cannot change the world, but we try to make a difference in our own communities and hope that it spreads through stewardship and good will from our foundation of morals and ethics.

Book Club

Faculty Advisor: Mrs. Spencer

Book Club is a group of students who participate in extended Advanced Placement studies dedicated to in-depth discussion of literature.

Chess Club

Faculty Advisor: Mrs. Vorhees

The Chess Club is open to all students. Chess Club meets in the Library. Please join the club Google Classroom for details and meeting times.  

https://classroom.google.com/c/NTAxMDczMTAwODI0?cjc=srshzjw

Classroom Code: srshzjw

Debate

Faculty Advisor: Mr. Sotelo

This year, we are considering restarting our debate program after nearly twenty years since we last had one, provided there are enough students who want to participate. In debate you construct affirmative and negative cases around a resolution (you don’t pick – sometimes you will be on the affirmative and sometimes you will be on the negative). After each side makes their case, you go back and forth attacking your opponent's case and defending your own from their attacks. This program builds critical thinking skills, public speaking skills and is great preparation for anyone interested in leadership, government and law. But even if you are interested in science, learning how to argue and communicate is a crucial skill as well. Many former debaters credit their participating in high school debate with their having the skills they need later in life and in their careers.

Envirothon

Faculty Advisor: Mrs. Verdick

A regional competition for our school team(s) to learn about environmental concerns over 5 categories of content: aquatics, forestry, wildlife, soils and a 5th category that changes yearly. You and 4 other students work together to outscore other local schools to win the regional area event. Winning teams have earned scholarship money to use when they head off to college and they move on to the state competition in Monticello, Illinois held in April. Teams will be determined this fall and preparation for the regional competition is in the early spring. 

Esports

Faculty Advisor: Mr. Sotelo

This club is for students who want to play games with each other. Both casual and competitive gaming is available. Whether you want to play card games, board games or video games, all are welcome. For chess and video game esports, there are state-level competition series via the IHSA and PlayVS, among others. Some of these are team games so in that case you will have to assemble a team if you want to compete in these games.

 

FCCA

Faculty Advisor:  Mr. Magnafici

FCCA, Fellowship of Catholic Christian Athletes, is an interdenominational Christian sports ministry to see the world impacted for Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes.

Library Club

Faculty Advisor: Mrs. Vorhees.

Join us in the Library to catch up on current events, visit with classmates, plan community service projects and social events.  Library Club is open to all students and moderated by Mrs. Vorhees.

Join the Library Club Google Classroom to get notifications of meeting times and activities.

https://classroom.google.com/c/Mzg0NDExNjk0NDg5?cjc=dzo3w3p

Classroom Code: dzo3w3p

Liturgical Choir

Faculty Advisor:  Mrs. Rhodes

This is not the regular choir class.  Liturgical Choir sings at all masses and meets 30 minutes before Mass to practice.

Key Club

Faculty Advisor:  Mrs. Zamora

We serve the community with different events during the year, like: blood drive, coat drive, we volunteer in the food pantry, and this year we are adding more activities. We meet once a month at 2:00pm.

Board members for the 2023-2024 school year are: Ximena Hernandez (President), Mia Trujillo (Vice President), Emily Beattie (Treasurer), and Espen Hammes (Secretary)

Knitters Club

Faculty Advisor: Mrs. Verdick

A club where you can learn a new skill, enjoy the company of your peers, take a break from technology, and give back to the community! We have students from those just learning how to crochet to the experts that can make cute animals that they have sold their projects. Our club has made and donated 40 hats to the birthing center of CGH and 20 blankets to Liberty Court nursing homes. This year we will be making pet bed pads for Granny Rose and Happy Tails. This club is for everyone and anyone that wants to learn and give back.

MAKE♣

Faculty Advisor: Mr. Sotelo

We are looking to build up a common studio where students can come to learn to make things and provide a place for students to work on creative projects. The idea is that this is a common space where students can not only work on their own projects but can share that with others and see what interests other students at Newman. Hopefully, this will lead to students inspiring each other and collaborating on new ideas. Whether you want to paint, draw, write screenplays, film short movies, build electronics projects, drones, or web applications, video games, board games, card games, pretty much anything, you can join our community of creators.

The idea is that learning doesn’t have to be an assignment or out of control of the students. And taking classes isn’t the only way to learn. Students can learn what they want to learn because they enjoy it, aka. recreational learning. Come if you are good at something already or if there’s something you’ve never tried before but would like to start.

Mary Shelley Club

Faculty Advisor: Mrs. Spencer

This reading and service club is composed of English II Honors sophomores whose intellectual curiosity embraces controversial writings and projects that inspire service and spirituality.

Math Team

Faculty Advisor:  Mrs. Rhodes

Math Team offers a way for students to push themselves beyond the challenge of math class and measure up against other mathletes in the state. There will be meetings during homeroom for students to practice and get help. The main competition we participate in is the ICTM competition series with the Regional Contest occurring on February 24th, 2023 at Rock Valley College and the State Contest on April 6th, 2023 at ISU. Learn more about the ICTM contest here. There are also competitions by the American Mathematics Competition (AMC) and the Catholic League.

Model U.N.

Faculty Advisor: Mr. Olson

Model UN is a club in which students engage in discussions, debates, and problem solving while learning about politics, government, and international relations.  Each student represents a country and will work through different simulations during the school year.

Musical

Faculty Advisor:  Ms. Accardi

The Newman Musical takes place during the spring and is a great opportunity for students to express their dramatic and creative side. Students will perform singing, acting, dancing, and experience the thrill of being in a stage production. Students also have the opportunity to work backstage with sets, costumes, props, lighting, sound, and more. We encourage everyone to participate and are flexible when working with students involved in winter and spring athletics.

National Honor Society

Faculty Advisor:  Ms. Cook

This is more than just an honor roll. The Honor Society chapter establishes rules for membership that are based upon a student's outstanding performance in the areas of: Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character.

Life Club

Faculty Advisors: Mrs. Jungerman, Mrs. Rhodes

The Life Club is a club that promotes pro-life principles in the Newman community and beyond through education, action, and prayer. Supporting the sanctity of life from conception to natural death, we take part in events such as the Illinois March for Life, the Life Chain, and fundraising for pregnancy centers in our area. Meetings are held once a month in Mrs. Jungerman’s room during study hall.

The Salesian

Faculty Advisor: Mrs. Spencer

The literary magazine is dedicated to publishing writing, photography, and art submitted by the students of Newman High School. The membership is composed of individuals who are selected on the merit of their own writings and publishing skills. 

Scholastic Bowl

Varsity Advisor: Mr. Frank

Fresh/Soph Advisor: Mrs. Vorhees

Science Club

Faculty Advisor:  Ms. Cook

Science Club is an opportunity for students to engage in activities and challenges that explore various science concepts. The goal of the club is to get students excited about science and its relevance in their everyday lives.

Student Council

Faculty Advisor: Mr. Olson

Student elected committees that organize events, fundraisers, school improvement, and homecoming events.