Magnificat High School is committed to the growth of each student and to
providing a well-rounded background in diverse programs. The cocurricular activities
offer an expanded opportunity for enrichment and self-expression. Student Council
coordinates many of the activities and serves as a student voice in school affairs.
MUSIC
Band*
Freshman Chorus*
Concert Choir*
Chorale*
Music Competitions (OMEA, etc.)
Music Ministry
Show Choir*
Fall Musical Production
Vocal/Jazz Ensemble
Orchestra*
Adventures in the Spoken Word/Poetry
Students come together and share published or written work. This may be in the form of poetry, essays, short stories, plays and speeches. New members may join at any time.
Ambassador Club
Ambassadors represent the school during many events including Open House, registration, placement exam, presentations at various grade schools, etc. Ambassadors will act as hostesses to visitors to the school and will be called upon to give tours. Ambassador training is held once a year - the Friday before Open House (this is mandatory). Students must be in good standing to be an ambassador.
Art Club
A group of students interested in art who would like to get together to do art, discuss art or visit and see art. Students strive to support each other's creative efforts and share ideas whether they are taking an art class or not. We plan on bringing in artists. We will do service projects in the Rocky River/Greater Cleveland area.
Astronomy Club
Club is dedicated to learning about sun, stars, and other celestial objects. Available tools include an 8-inch reflector telescope, a 3-inch refractor, a solar viewing telescope, and access via the internet to NASA's 12 meter radio-telescope in California. Visits to area planetariums and observatories are also planned.
Business Club
This is a group of students meeting with a focus on understanding how a business gets started and operates. Guest speakers, tours, and special business projects will be promoted.
Campus Ministry-Liturgical Ministries
All students are invited to become more actively involved as leaders in our school Masses and weekly Communion Services by serving in one or more of the following ministries: altar servers, environment ministers, hospitality ministers, lectors, and music ministers. Interested students will be trained as needed.
Campus Ministry-Service Programs
The service programs through Campus Ministry are open to all students. They are offered on a weekly or monthly basis. The programs lend the opportunity for students to give of their time and talents while building relationships with their peers and those they are serving.
Chemistry Club
The Chemistry Club is a group of people who enjoy the study of molecules and atoms. The Magnificat High School Chemistry Club is a high school affiliate of the American Chemical Society. Meetings offer opportunities to try experiments and prepare presentations. Students celebrate Mole Day (Oct. 23), hear speakers on science careers, participate in Young Astronauts' Day at NASA (November 3), can become involved with Science Across the World via the Internet or participate in Globe Project activities. This year students will present "Faces of Chemistry" at the North Olmsted Library as part of National Chemistry Week (Oct. 24). Students participate in the Lego Robotics Competition at CWRU (February). In the spring the club puts on a Science Field day after school open to all Magnificat Students. Students of all grade levels are welcome to join.
Dance Company
Dance Company is an organization for experienced dancers who wish to share their talents with the Magnificat community. There are performances throughout the school year including concerts, Open House, and at various events around the city.
Earth Club
The Earth Club is a service type club. We will be recycling, working in the gardens, picking up trash around the school, and sponsoring activities for Earth Week. If you love the earth and want to preserve it, this club is for you.
Speech and Debate (Forensics)
From November through March, the members of the Speech and Debate team compete in weekly local and regional speech and debate tournaments. Team members choose their events based on their interests, talents and skills. Public speaking events include domestic and international extemporaneous speaking, original oratory and oratorical interpretation, and impromptu speaking. Interpretation (acting) events include dramatic, humorous, and duo interpretation, and poetry/prose reading. Debate includes Public Forum, Lincoln-Douglas, and Student Congress. Although whole team meetings may be called, generally the team members will practice weekly at times mutually agreeable to the moderator, fellow competitors, and the individual student. Through competition in Speech and Debate, students will enhance their speaking, reading, writing and research skills. They will also meet new people from many schools and most importantly have fun.
French Club
This club is for students who wish to improve their French while having fun. They will play board and card games, participate in team or mixer-type activities, while speaking French. "Cheat sheets" will be provided for "les debutantes" (beginners). Students will also be able to view French films, sing French folksongs, and dance to popular French music. We will have a service project to benefit Haiti. There will be snack type food at each meeting.
Junior Council on World Affairs
Students role-play delegates to a simulated United Nations session. Students are assigned countries to represent and issues to debate. The goal is for students to make resolutions for dealing with a world problem and try to get them passed by a majority of the countries.
Key Club
SERVICELEADERSHIPFELLOWSHIP
1.School1.Development of skills such as1.Activities with other
2.Communityspeaking before groupsclubs in other schools
3.Church2.Organization2.Assist Rocky River Kiwanians
3.Responsibilitywith some of their service projects.
Activities: Bingo with elderly; serving meals at Hunger Center (St. Pat's on Bridge); Youth Challenge: helping handicapped children with sports; two school Bloodmobiles; concession stand for plays.
Literary Magazine
1. Create posters and PA announcements to encourage students to contribute submissions
to the Literary Magazine.
2. Read and judge all submissions.
3. Gather artwork to be used in the magazine.
4. Help put the magazine together in the fall and spring, i.e., typing, layout, design, proofreading.
Multicultural Club
The mission of the Language Club is to recognize cultural diversity in the Magnificat Community, and to promote unity through multicultural understanding. In order to achieve our goals we will sponsor whenever possible, guest speakers, cultural celebrations, field trips to museums, restaurants or ethnic performances. Starting in October, there are mission related service projects such as volunteering at Sagrada Familia Parish.
Mu Alpha Theta
Mu Alpha Theta is a national math honor society for students who have a 3.0 grade point average, a 3.0 average in college prep math courses and participate in extracurricular math activities. Associate membership is open to sophomores & juniors, and full membership to juniors and seniors that have completed Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry and are enrolled in Pre-calculus.
National Honor Society
The National Honor Society of Magnificat is part of a national organization which recognizes excellence in Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Character. Juniors and Seniors who have a cumulative average of 3.5 or better for five semesters may be selected for admission. Selection is based on the recommendation of a five faculty member council which examines each candidate for consistent examples of leadership, involvement in school, and participation in community service projects and/or organizations. The entire faculty advises the committee on character and cooperation in all areas. National Honor Society is a society which continues to give service to Magnificat and the community throughout the year. If you plan on applying junior year, start working on leadership and service in freshman year - get involved. Keep a journal of your activities and the hours you give to your involvement.
Newspaper / The Blue Print The Blue Print is Magnificat's student-run, student-edited newspaper. The newspaper reports news around the school, opinions voiced by the student body, and special features. The Blue Print is an open forum for student expression.
SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)
The Science Olympiad consists of team competition in Regionals in the spring. Fifteen girls compete in 23 events (as individuals, pairs, or small groups) to win points for the team. There are prizes for top individuals and top teams. It is a great opportunity to explore science applications and subjects beyond the scope of the classroom in a cooperative environment with students of all grade levels. Preliminary invitational competitions during January and February.
Science Olympiad
The Science Olympiad consists of team competition in Regionals in the spring. Fifteen girls compete in 23 events (as individuals, pairs, or small groups) to win points for the team. There are prizes for top individuals and top teams. It is a great opportunity to explore science applications and subjects beyond the scope of the classroom in a cooperative environment with students of all grade levels. Preliminary invitational competitions during January and February.
Ski Club
Boston Mills offers a season long package which includes the use of the lifts, lessons and optional ski equipment rental. The Magnificat Ski Club travels on Lakefront Line buses to the ski resort. Price includes transportation, lessons and lift tickets: $205.00 with ski rental or $155.00 if you own skis. Prices may change without notice.
Student Council
The objective of Student Council is to have representatives from each grade who will help plan and organize school events, motivate other class members to get involved, support all other organizations, and be role models as students and as class spirit for the school body.
Students for Peace & Justice
Peace and Justice continually identifies and explores issues of peace and justice in our school, our local community, and the larger world. Our goal is to educate ourselves about these issues so as to provide opportunities to raise consciousness of them in the larger school community in light of the Gospel command to build a world of peace and justice. A range of topics will be considered, from capitol punishment to sweatshops, from the status of women to environmental degradation.
The Gospel, Catholic Social Teaching and prayer will serve as the touchstones of the group's exploratory efforts. Each month a different issue will be focused upon.
Theatre - Musical Show, Straight Show, One Act Festival
There are two main theatre productions each year(the musical and the straight play); a competition one act play and a One Act Festival. The musical is performed in the fall, usually before Thanksgiving. The straight play is presented in the spring. The competition piece is presented in March at Baldwin Wallace college. Auditions are held beforehand to fill the stage roles in all three productions.
There are also opportunities for students who are interested in crew work, costumes, set design, publicity and sales, and other aspects of drama production.
Yearbook
do the writing, photography, design and computer layout in order to record the year's school events. Student editors determine the theme and organization of the book and staff members work to develop the theme throughout the book.
New staff members can become involved in writing copy, learning design, computer layout and photography. To write copy for the yearbook, freshman staff members will work with an experienced staff member who will assign copy and help the freshman develop her copy writing skills. This may not require staying after school every week, as long as all deadlines are met. Students with interest in computer layout or photography will receive specialized training in either of the areas.
LEADERSHIP