Band
Band is unique in that it is a performance group that is both a class and a co-curricular activity. The band is open to all students who have background with a band instrument. There are Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Pep Band, and Jazz Band.

Contact: Ms. Novey or Mr. Fairweather

Bowling Club:
New for 2007-2008. Watch for details. Contact: Mr. Polus

Bridge Club:
New for 2007-2008. Bridge Club meets Mondays in the Commons during 5^th hour. Come and learn to play Bridge. Contact Mrs. Jennrich

Campus Ministry
Campus Ministry allows students and faculty to deepen their faith not only through religious experiences, but also in leadership roles as music ministers, retreat group leaders, or other possible service opportunities.

Contact: Mr. Gleich, Mr. Teuber, Ms. Tighe, Father Forliti

Chess Team
Members participate in tournaments.

Contact: Mr. Busse

Chorus
Chorus is a performance group that is both a class and a co-curricular activity. Choral groups are: Select Treble Choir, Women’s Chorus, Men’s Vocal Ensemble. Contact: Mr. Jacobson

CHOICE (Choosing to Help Others in a Chemically Free Existence)
Members of this group pledge to remain chemically free and to help others make positive decisions. Members pledge to support each other. Contact: Mr. O’Neill, Mr. Muetzel or Mrs. Marzolf

Close-Up
This program increases civic awareness among young people. It allows students the opportunity to explore government in action. Close-Up believes that informed and active citizen participation in the democratic process is essential to a healthy community and a responsive government. Contact: Mr. Boisclair

Dances
There are several dances throughout the year. They include: Mixers, Junior/Senior Prom, JanJam Dance, Officer’s Ball, Homecoming, Silver Belle.

Dorothy Day
Twice a month, Cretin-Derham Hall students and faculty prepare and serve breakfast at the Dorothy Day Center in downtown St. Paul. Contact: Mr. Peick

Drama
Four productions are staged each year and students act, sing, and work behind the scenes in various capacities.

Drama Club is an opportunity to be involved in theater without having to audition for a play or to commit to after school rehearsals. The Drama Club attends local theater productions and art films in the Twin Cities. Contact: Mrs. Kreitzer or Ms. Gregg

Ecology/ Animal Club “The Green Team”
This club is for students interested in ecology and animal conservation and awareness. We explore projects on and off campus. We act as stewards for the environment on a local and larger level. Contact: Mrs. Kiernan or Mr. Tacheny

Family Events
These events include: Mother-Daughter Luncheon; Father-Daughter Dinner/Dance; Father-Son Banquet; Mother-Son Dinner/Dance; Grandparents Day. Contact: The Parents’ Association

Figure Skating Club:
New for 2007-2008. Watch for details. Coach is Ms. Roni Maas. Contact: Mrs. Jennrich

French Club
This student-run group is designed to provide an opportunity for interested students to develop their knowledge of French culture and language. Contact: Mr. Rosen

Friendship Club
The Highland Friendship Club is organized by parents of young adults with disabilities. CDH has teamed up to help organize many activities throughout the year, including a retreat, dance and picnics. Contact: Mr. Nyberg

G S A(Growning Seeds of Alliance)
Supporting the directives of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the purpose of the G. S. A. is to educate in order to address unjust discrimination and fear, and to ensure acceptance based on respect, compassion, and sensitivity to all students, especially those with a homosexual orientation (cf. Catechism of the Catholic Church, #2358). Contact: Ms. Tighe

G. L. O. B. E. (Gay, Lesbian, Or Bi-Sexual, Etc.)
G. L. O. B. E. is a student group that discusses issues that arise concerning sexual identity, spirituality, culture, and the church. Emphasizing that all are called to chastity, members meet for mutual support and friendship (cf. Catechism of the Catholic Church, #2359). Contact: Ms. Tighe or Mr. Boisclair

Goodwill Ambassadors
The Goodwill Ambassadors go to grade schools recruiting, act as host/ hostesses for visitors, help at the Open House and Placement Test, and partake in other public relations opportunities as they arise. Contact: Mrs. Groeller

Guidance Department Support Groups
Alateen, After Care, Family Change Group, Friendship Group, Insights/ Challenge, Men's Concerned Person's Group/ Women's Concerned Person's Group, Recovery Group, Tobacco Free Teens and Women's Support Group are available through the Guidance Department. Contact: The Guidance Department

Guitar Club:
New for 2007-2008. Watch for details. Contact: Mrs. Kiernan

Habitat for Humanity
Students help build homes for Habitat for Humanity, service opportunity. Contact: Mr. Gleich

Improv
Improvisation or "improv" is creating theater without the use of a written script. The group presents three performances. Contact: Mrs. Kreitzer or Ms. Gregg

Intramural Badminton League
The team is co-ed and provides training and competition. All are welcome regardless of ability or experience. Contact: Mrs. Jennrich

Intramural Basketball League
The Intramural Basketball League provides intramural basketball competition in the winter months. There are two different leagues, a 9th and 10th grade league, and an 11th and 12th grade league. Contact: Mr. Macken

Investment Club
This club meets monthly throughout the year to discuss various investment techniques and concepts. Contact: Mr. Schwarze

JROTC
The JROTC Program is a national program authorized by Congress and conducted by the Department of the Army in cooperation with educational institutions. Contact: LTC Dahlgren, MSG Smith, SFG Keuhn

Color Guard Cadets perform at ceremonies, i.e. alumni banquets, funerals, receptions.

Crack Drill Team Cadets perform precision routines with rifles. Members are selected by competition for A&B Squads. They march in Winter Carnival Parade and perform at many school functions.

Flight Club Students study aviation and experience C130 and helicopter flights.

Honor Guard Cadets serve as escorts for school and community events.

Orienteering Team Cadets compete in map reading events, go on camping trips, etc.

Rifle Team Students The Rifle team is a varsity sport sponsored by the JROTC Department. The team competes in area competitions that can lead to national or even Olympic recognition.

Lasallian Youth
In the spirit of St. John Baptist de La Salle, the mission of Lasallian Youth is to create a community of believers gathered in faith to share the love of God through service. Contact: Mr. Gleich, Ms. Ashenmacher or Mrs. Vaughan-Fier

Leap Forward for Children
The Wilder Foundation’s Child Development Center in St. Paul’s Frogtown neighborhood offers CDH students the opportunity to care and play with “at risk” children. This service is available each month to students and faculty. Contact: Mr. Peter Gleich

Literary Magazine
The Literary Magazine staff reads entries that are submitted for publication in Kaleidoscope, the literary magazine, chooses what gets published, and puts the magazine together. Contact: Mrs. Fabel

Math Team
Members enhance Math skills and compete with other schools. Contact: Mr. McGuire

Minnesota Business Venture
Minnesota Business Venture is an ideal way for students to learn more about the world outside the classroom and meet some of the people who make Minnesota business tick. Students will gain valuable insights into the private enterprise system. Contact: Mr. Schwarze

Mock Trial
Students prepare for trial and compete with other teams from the area in a courtroom setting. Attorney coaches provide technical expertise and advise the team. Contact: Mrs. Jennrich/Coaches: Mr. White and Mr. Pierce

Nordic Skiing Club:
New for 2007-2008. This team is for enthusiastic and dedicated Nordic skiers who have an interest in promoting this lifetime sport and who also wish to improve their skills through technique training, drills, games and competition. Contact: Mrs. Bengel

National Honor Society
Students contribute time and service to the school and community. Members are selected based on a GPA of 4.0 or better, participation in school and community, and faculty recommendation. Contact: Mr. Rudi

Newspaper
Students design, write, photograph, produce the Chronicle, the Cretin-Derham Hall student newspaper. Contact: S. Mary Richard Raduenz

Political Affairs Club
This club is the center of political and civic activity. It creates a place where students discuss current affairs and politics. They also participate in the Jr. States of America Club- the largest student run organization in the country. Contact: Mrs. Robison

P. R. I. D. E. -People Respecting Identity Diversity & Equity
The group works to foster an appreciation for and an under-standing of the many cultures represented in the Cretin-Derham Hall community. Contact: Ms. Tighe

Raider Rifle Club
Students compete for marksmanship medals and awards. Contact: SFG Keuhn

Respect Life Team
The Respect Life Team is a group committed to actively supporting the pro-life message, especially directed at peers. The goal of the Respect Life Team is not only to state beliefs but also, through action, to make a difference.

Contact: Mr. Teuber

St. Mary’s Mission/Red Lake Service Team
This annual immersion experience takes place at the end of April each year. It offers participants an experience with the Indian people of Red Lake Ojebwe Reservation. Contact: Mr. Gleich

Science Olympics
The Science Olympics Team competes against other schools in scientific challenge type competitions.

Contact: Mr. Brown or Mrs. Hoffstrom

Sowers of Justice
Sowers of Justice is a group committed to supporting the human rights of people throughout the world. The group meets each week and organizes a variety of human rights awareness actions throughout the year.

Contact: Ms. Tighe

Speech Team
The team offers an opportunity for students to gain experience in public address and oral interpretation by competing at eight to twelve tournaments and invitationals, as well as regional and state competition. Contact: Mrs. Jennrich/Head Coach: Ms. Kuhl

Student Council
This organization provides students an opportunity to be leaders, do service, unify activities, promote general activities at the school, assist with the internal administration of the school, teach values of working in a democracy, facilitate communication. Contact: Mrs. Marzolf

Thanksgiving Meals on Wheels
The Meals on Wheels program, begun in 1970, has served the traditional Thanksgiving meal to thousands of poor residents of the Twin Cities. Contact: Mrs. Marzolf

Ultimate Frisbee
Ultimate is a fast paced aerobic sport that can be learned in minutes and takes a lifetime to master. This club has a proud tradition of being spirited, co-ed and fun. Contact: Mrs. Jennrich

Urban Plunge
Urban Plunge is an experience in which Cretin-Derham Hall students and faculty encounter a social service agency from the inside out. House of Charity in Minneapolis offers the homeless and working poor a roof over their head and a gathering place for meals. CDH students and faculty grow greater understanding of those who are in need and being served by our social programs. Contact: Mr. Gleich

Yearbook
Students design, write, photograph, produce Gemini, the Cretin-Derham Hall yearbook. Contact: Mrs. Haider