Clubs and Organizations

AMBASSADORS

For Juniors and Seniors with a positive attitude, acceptance of others, good communication, and interest in developing more leadership and communication skills. JPII Ambassadors will give tours of JPII, help with partner school visit days, support Catholic Schools Week activities, and other various events.

Faculty Sponsor: Mrs. Schovel

NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY
The National Art Honor Society is open to Junior and Senior art students who are interested in art.  Members are inducted annually and must submit an application for consideration. 

Faculty Sponsor: Ms. Nicholls

AMERICA ROCKETRY CHALLENGE (ARC)
Three teams of approximately seven individuals design, build, and test rockets to meet specific requirements and potentially advance to a national competition in May near Washington D.C. This year’s requirements include protecting two eggs (one horizontal and one vertical), reaching a peak height as close to 850 feet as possible, and having a flight duration as close to 44-46 seconds as possible.  Each team will make three qualifying flights (in addition to numerous test flights).  The best two of these flights will be scored, and the 100 teams with the lowest scores will be invited to compete at the national competition in May. 

Faculty Sponsor: Mr. Finzel

BASS FISHING TEAM 

Competitive Bass Team is a new sport.  Student athletes will compete in several Bass fishing tournaments throughout the year. These tournaments will be held on some of the best fishing lakes in the state of Alabama.   Our student athletes will learn about conservation, teamwork, strategy, implementation, and competition.  There are competitive Bass Team scholarships that could be applied toward college tuition.   

Faculty Sponsor: Mr. Noletto

BROKEN AND SHARED
Broken and Shared is our liturgical choir that provides contemporary and traditional music for the weekly school Masses.  They also perform at other school and community events.

Faculty Sponsor: Mr. Sasser 

CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES (CRS) CLUB

The CRS Club at JPII is the only high school CRS club in the state of Alabama. We exist to raise money for CRS efforts all over the world and to be advocates for the alleviation of poverty. Through the Lenten Rice Bowl project and other fundraising projects, we give financial support to CRS as a school community. As advocates, we correspond with our elected officials in Washington DC and also advocate for the CRS mission in our school community.  

Faculty Sponsor: Ms. Romei

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS CLUB

JPII students can learn and play basic D&D after school on Thursdays with peers. Students can use their imaginations to develop creative problem-solving skills to discover answers to game questions while having fun.

Faculty Sponsors: Mr. Jones

FRENCH CLUB
The French Club is for those students who have an interest in French or the French culture.  It is open to any student and meets once a month, on Thursday, before school.

Faculty Sponsor: Mr. Kinslow

FRENCH HONOR SOCIETY 
The French Honor Society is open to students in level III French who have completed five semesters of French with an “A” average, and an overall “A” average in all other classes.

Faculty Sponsor: Mr. Kinslow  

FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES

An interdenominational Christian sports ministry to see the world impacted for Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes.

Faculty Sponsor: Mr. Hagood 

GARDEN CLUB
There is a small vegetable and herb garden at JPII that was previously part of the Environmental Science curriculum but is now being tended by the Garden Club. For the past several years, this garden has produced about twenty-five pounds of vegetables per year which have been donated to Manna House. This year, we are looking forward to beginning an aquaponics project which will allow us to grow food indoors.

Faculty Sponsors: Mrs. Dodds and Mrs. Scull 

HISTORY HONOR SOCIETY

For upperclassmen who excel in social studies.

Faculty Sponsor: Mrs. Whetstone

HOSA

Formerly known as Health Occupations Students of America. Students looking to be Future Health Professionals.

Faculty Sponsor: Ms. Thompson 

HOMECOMING/PROM COMMITTEE 

A group of upperclassmen who help plan school dances.

Faculty Sponsor: Mrs. Whetstone 

HOUSE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

Each house has a house leader, from each grade, who helps plan house events and encourage student involvement in the House System. 

Faculty Sponsor: Ms. Arominski 

INTERACT CLUB

As the high school program sponsored by the Rotary Club of Greater Huntsville, the  Interact Club serves as a dynamic platform for student involvement in community service and leadership development.  The JPII Interact Club brings together our students to develop strong leadership skills while discovering the power of the Rotary motto, “Service Above Self”.  Interact creates opportunities for students to build leadership skills, connect with others, and have fun, all while serving our community and learning about the world. 

Faculty Sponsors:  Mrs. Geist and Mrs. LeChien

INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN SOCIETY
The International Thespian Society recognizes students who excel in technical and production fields as well as performance at JPII.  Membership is based on their achievements in our school's theatre program.

Faculty Sponsor: Ms. Rice

LATIN CLUB
Latin Club is for those students who have an interest in the Latin language and Roman culture. It is student-led and open to all students who are willing to participate actively. Members are asked to wear togas on special occasions. GAUDEAMUS IGITUR IUVENES DUM SUMUS! (Let’s have fun while we are young!)

Faculty Sponsor: Magistra Schaefer

LATIN HONOR SOCIETY
The Latin Honor Society is open to students in level III Latin who have completed five semesters of Latin with an “A” average, and an overall “A” average in all other classes (updated 5.2.19).

Faculty Sponsor: Mrs. Schaefer

LINK CREW
New Student Orientation Program led by upperclassmen. 

Faculty Sponsor: Mrs. Smith 

LITURGY ALIVE!
The students in Liturgy Alive! provide assistance for the weekly Mass celebrations.  They provide input on the celebration as well as assisting students during Mass.

Faculty Sponsor: Ms. Arominski 

MATH TEAM

Students on Math Team compete at various local and regional math competitions.  Students at all math levels are encouraged to practice and improve their math skills through Math Team!  All students are welcome and invited!

Faculty Sponsor: Mrs. Krefft 

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY
A group of male students meet to read scripture and discuss living a life of faith as young men. 

Faculty Sponsors: Mr. Jedlovec and Mr. Jones 

MU ALPHA THETA - MATH HONOR SOCIETY
Dedicated to inspiring a keen interest in mathematics, developing strong scholarship in the subject, and promoting the enjoyment of mathematics in high school.

Faculty Sponsor: Ms. Ake

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
The purpose of the National Honor Society is to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the students of St. John Paul II Catholic High School.  Seniors and second-semester Juniors are eligible to apply.

Faculty Sponsor: Mr. Jones

POETRY CLUB
Students gather to read and compose poetry. 

Faculty Sponsor: Mr. Sasser 

PRO-LIFE CLUB
The Pro-Life Club is open to all students interested in supporting life in all stages.  The club participates in fundraising activities and service projects to help those in need.

Faculty Sponsors: Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Wieter

ROBOTICS CLUB
Students have fun building robots!

Faculty Sponsor: Mrs. Smith 

SADD

Are you passionate about making a difference and helping your peers make safer choices? Join SADD – Students Against Destructive Decisions – a student-led club that empowers teens to promote smart, healthy, and positive lifestyles. Whether it's preventing impaired or distracted driving, promoting mental health awareness, or simply supporting friends in making good decisions, SADD gives you a voice and a platform to create real change in your school and community. Be a part of something bigger—stand up, speak out, and lead by example with SADD!   

Faculty/Staff Sponsor: Ms. Cobb 

SENDING SUNSHINE CLUB
Students meet to write encouraging letters to those who need a helping hand. 

Faculty Sponsor: Mrs. LeChien 

SPANISH CLUB
The Spanish Club affords students the opportunity to practice Spanish and enjoy Spanish cultural events in an informal atmosphere.

Faculty Sponsor: Mrs. Lemus

SPANISH HONOR SOCIETY
The Spanish Honor Society is open to students in level III Spanish who have completed five semesters of Spanish with an “A” average, and an overall “A” average in all other classes (updated 5.2.19).​​​​

Faculty Sponsor: Mrs. Lemus 

ST. FRANCIS DE SALES BOOK CLUB

This book club is a welcoming community of readers who seek wisdom, wonder, and connection through great literature. The club explores one thoughtfully selected book each academic quarter, fostering meaningful discussion, familiar connections, and a love for reading through the lens of Catholic values. Named after the patron saint of writers and communicators, the club invites students to grow in both mind and spirit while building community through shared reading. The club is open to all JPII High School students and meets on the 2nd Monday of each month.

Faculty/Staff Sponsor:  Mrs. Shovel 

THE GREEN ENERGY TEAM

An interactive educational program that empowers students, faculty, staff and the JPII community to help the environment through conservation, energy and waste reduction, recycling and ways to positively impact our world.

Faculty/Staff Sponsors: Mrs. Scull and Mrs. Yee

TSA: TECHNOLOGY STUDENT ASSOCIATION

 "Learning to lead in a technical world." A national organization that develops 21st-century leadership skills through STEM-based competitions. Over 70 competitions are available for students to participate on either the state or national level. 

Faculty Sponsors: Mrs. Smith and Mr. Jones 

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

A group of female students who meet to read scripture and discuss living a life of faith as young women. 

Faculty Sponsors: Ms. Arominski and Ms. Thompson