Club & Activities Guide

At St. John Brebeuf High School, we believe in educating the whole person.  We strive to offer clubs, groups, teams and activities to appeal to a range of interests and skills.  Make the most of your high school years and get involved!

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Are you good with numbers, logic and problem solving? Then this is the team for you! Flex your mental muscles at Math competitions held once a month. We have a junior (Grades 8-10) and a senior team (Grades 11-12) October to March. Contact: Mr. Sweeney.

Would you like a say about what goes on at SJB? Do you have ideas to make our school a great place to be? Then join the student council and be a part of a team that votes, plans and executes events and activities for the whole school. September to June.  Contact: Mrs. ten-Bohmer.

The SJB Times is our very own high school student newspaper! Join us and become part of a community where artistic expression, diverse perspectives, and free speech thrive.  Whether you’re an aspiring writer, artist, or simply love sharing your opinion, The SJB Times is the ideal place for you to belong. Join today and let your voice be heard!   Contact: Mrs. Neuls.

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Have you ever wanted to be a published writer? The Bombadillion is a book written by SJB students every year, featuring high quality short stories, poetry, and original artwork. If you're interested, talk to Mr. Palmarin!

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Join us in creating a spectacular book of memories that students will cherish for the rest of their lives! Become part of our team and capture the highlights, friendships, and unforgettable experiences that make SJB the best place to be! We are looking for writers, artists, photographers, designers, and students who want to be part of something amazing! Contact: Mr. Calzavara or Mrs. Neuls.

We are looking for capable, kind and patient students who are willing to share their knowledge with other students. Help a classmate and solidify your own understanding of the curriculum. Being a peer tutor also looks great on a resume! Contact: Mrs. Kaszonyi.

This group of dedicated students assists in the liturgical life of the school through: chapel care, altar serving, and readings at mass. These humble acts of faith and service are essential in living out our Catholic faith. This group prays and meets a multiple times a year.  Contact: Mr. Shin

Inspired by Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, the patron of students and young people, this club provides opportunities for personal formation for students. Our inspiration is Frassati’s motto, verso l'alto ('to the heights'), challenging the life of mediocrity and inspiring us to strive for a life of greatness. We meet weekly for personal goal setting, outreach challenges, prayer, philosophical discourse, and field trips that integrate adventure in the wilderness with the beauty and truth of our faith. Contact: Mr. Palmarin, Mrs. Neuls, Mr. Shin.

This organization is centered on defending the most vulnerable and advocating for social change in our world. A wide range of activities allows students to participate at both the local and global levels and finds a away to make a difference.  Contact: Mr. Ferguson.

We are looking for students who want to be involved in singing at our school Masses, liturgical celebrations and assemblies. We even go caroling and do other fun activities together. We meet a few times a month to practice and to create PowerPoint presentations for our school gatherings.  Contact: Mrs. deFleuriot.

Do you like to plan and throw events? Be a part of the crew that puts on the Mother’s Day Tea, Senior’s Lunch, Priest’s Lunch and other special events that take place at SJB throughout the year. Contact: Mrs. Fronteddu.

Calling all Adventurers! Enter the world of this legendary fantasy role-playing game and step into the boots of mighty heroes and heroines in their lofty quests. After school from 3:00 - 4:30 pm. Contacts: Mr. Foster.

SJB girls meet throughout the year to discuss relevant issues in their lives over dinner and dessert! Guest speakers are invited to lead discussions on the theme of the evening. Each evening may be targeted towards different age groups.  Contact: Mrs. ten-Bohmer or Mrs. Neuls.

SJB guys meet throughout the year to discuss relevant issues in their lives over dinner, dessert and laughter. Guest speakers are invited to lead discussions on the theme of the evening.  Contact: Mr. Shin.

Do you love spending time outdoors?  Do you have a thirst for adventure?  We ski in the winter and mountain bike on the trails in the spring.  All abilities welcome.  Contact: Mr. Lavrik.

Looking for a fun way to meet your Daily Physical Activity? Our Senior PE classes run a variety of intramural sports at lunchtime throughout the fall and spring semesters, including volleyball, indoor soccer, basketball and  badminton. Listen for announcements for signup and start dates. This is also an opportunity to flex your muscles against the super-talented Teacher teams! Contact: Mrs. Kitteringham.

These hard working students are the ones behind the scenes at each sporting event. They work directly with the officials, running the score clock and keeping track of the master score sheet for each game. This group truly makes athletics run at our school. Game times vary from right after school to 8:00 pm. This club is a great way to be involved in the athletics without all the sweat! September to March. Contact: Mr. Sweeney.

The Nail Club is your destination for everything nails! Join our workshops to perfect your application skills or participate in friendly nail art competitions.  Our club focuses on nail care, proper application techniques, and the art of nail design. Unleash your creativity and embrace the world of stunning nail art!  Contact: Mrs. Stock or Mrs. Renaud

Open Studio meets weekly and is open to all SJB students wishing for a creative outlet.  Artistic activities include guided painting, figure drawing, clay construction and glazing, as well as creative games and projects. Open Studio also hosts school-wide art contests, “open calls” for artistic works and “live” art activities.   Contact: Mrs. Lindenbach

Students gather once a week at lunch to enjoy all things anime, which includes age appropriate shows, games, drawing, novels and more.  Contact Mrs. Durante

The Eco Club plants, plans, and raises awareness to protect the environment in our own corner of creation!    Contact: Mrs. Henneveld