The following student organizations require
certain criteria for membership:
Ambassadors
Being an Ambassador is an opportunity for students to meet new people and make new friends, while promoting Catholic High. Ambassadors visit area elementary schools and other community events to spread the word about Catholic High. They also host our seventh and eighth grade shadows, or prospective students. Ambassadors assist during Open House and act as tour guides when necessary.
Students must apply to be an Ambassador, and those who are selected have the opportunity to practice their public speaking skills and exemplify Catholic High character and leadership. For more information, please contact moderator Ms. Carrie Arnold, Director of Admissions, at carnold@thecatholichighschool.org.
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Athletic Association
The Athletic Association works to promote sports within
Catholic High. They encourage participation and help to
organize pep-rallies and the end-of-the-year Sports Banquet.
Membership is based upon leadership and sportsmanship. Each
member must be involved in two or more sports a year and
must be voted in. They must exhibit good character and leadership. For more information, please contact moderator Mrs. Kari McBride, Athletic Director, at kmcbride@thecatholichighschool.org.
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French Honor Society
Members of the French Honor Society must have completed
two years of French at Catholic High with a grade of least
90. She must also continue her studies of the French language
and culture into her 3rd or 4th year. Every year, students
are inducted into the French Honor Society during a school-wide
assembly. For more information, please contact moderator Mr. Howard Scott at hscott@thecatholichighschool.org.
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Tri-M, Music
Honor Society
Modern Music Masters, Tri-M, Music Honor Society was developed
to motivate students, recognize their efforts, and honor
their accomplishments. It is the purpose of the individual
chapters to provide the opportunity to strengthen school
music programs, help students reach their full musical potential,
encourage instrumental and vocal students to work together
toward common goals, and to focus attention on school music
programs throughout communities.
Students are selected based on five points of distinction: scholarship, character,
cooperation, leadership, and service, as well as musicianship. For more information, please contact club moderator Mrs. Meghan Stinchcomb at mstinchcomb@thecatholichighschool.org.
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National Honor Society - The Mother
Generosa Chapter
Named in memory of Mother Generosa McCafferty, the founder
of The Catholic High School of Baltimore, the chapter strives
for excellence in Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and
Character. Our charter was granted by the National Council
of the National Honor Society.
By being a member of the National Honor Society, students
are eligible for college scholarships. Inductions take place
each March. Inductees receive a white sweater, a NHS emblem
for their sweater, and a gold NHS pin. Each inductee has
a sponsor who is already an NHS member. They are recognized
by the entire school community in this academic assembly.
The objective of this chapter is to create an enthusiasm
for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service,
to promote worthy leadership, and to encourage the development
of character in all the students of The Catholic High School
of Baltimore.
The requirements for membership are:
- Students must be a sophomore, junior, or senior who
has spent at least a full semester in this school.
- Students must carry a weighted GPA of 3.5 from the
previous year to the end of the current semester.
- Students must possess excellent leadership qualities
and have good character.
- Students must willingly participate in community service
activities.
- Students must attend an interview with the chapter council.
(The chapter council consists of at least six members:
the moderator and five faculty members or members of the
administrative team.)
The officers of the chapter consist of: a president,
a vice-president, a secretary, and a treasurer.
The President:
creates the agenda for all officers and general meetings
sees that meetings start on time
schedules all meetings
oversees all meetings
meets with moderator to discuss upcoming events
The Vice-President:
meets with the moderator to discuss upcoming events
takes over for the president when she is absent and assumes
the roles of the president
The Secretary:
takes attendance at all general meetings and events
takes notes at all general meetings
types general meeting minutes and has them available one
week from the date of the meeting
compiles a report at the end of the year listing all members
and also detailing the activities carried out by the group
throughout the year
The Treasurer:
keeps track of all NHS finances
oversees all fundraising
oversees all advertising
All officers must.....
attend all NHS events and meetings
be the first to arrive at meetings and the last to leave meetings
oversee all committee work
be prepared to fill in for any officer when not present
uphold the purposes of the National Honor Society and the
mission of The Catholic High School of Baltimore
For more information about NHS, please contact moderators Ms. Janey Snyder at jsnyder@thecatholichighschool.org or Mr. Dave FitzPatrick at dfitzpatrick@thecatholichighschool.org.
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Spanish Honor Society
Members of the Spanish Honor Society must have completed
two years of Spanish at Catholic High with a grade of least
90. She must also continue her studies of the Spanish language
and culture into her 3rd or 4th year. Every year, students
are inducted into the Spanish Honor Society during a school-wide
assembly. The members of the Spanish Honor Society work with
the members of the Spanish Club during meetings and cultural
activities.
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Student Council
Student Council, consisting of representatives from each
class, helps students realize their leadership potential.
They use their talents to plan events for the entire student
body such as Spirit Week and Catholic Schools Week.
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