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Most Marist students participate in some activity after school hours in addition to maintaining their academic work. Marist endeavors to help young people grow in their social life and to expand their talents outside the classroom by providing a host of opportunities in the arts, athletics, cultural, religious, and service-oriented affairs. Student activities are conducted under conditions that increase the likelihood of carry-over into out-of-school life. Under competent guidance, students share responsibility for selecting, organizing, and evaluating the activities and outcomes. In all activities the development of leadership and cooperative attitude is a major objective.
Eligibility for participation in interscholastic extracurricular activities is governed by the regulations of the Georgia High School Association in which Marist holds membership. Eligibility is maintained by earning a C- (70) or higher in five academic subjects per term. In addition to maintaining academic eligibility, the Marist student must possess a satisfactory disciplinary record as described in the Student Handbook.
In choosing to participate in any program, students must be aware that it is an honor to represent Marist. Of critical importance is that they be aware of the nature of the commitment they make to the club or team of their choice. There is an Activity Fair the first day of school each fall in which students are encouraged to seek out an activity to participate in. More information can be obtained by visiting the Athletics or Student Activities website or by contacting Ms. Weston, Director of Students Activities and/or Mr. Marshall, Director of Athletics. |
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| Academic Tournament Teams Academic Team The Academic Team offers an opportunity to display one's talents on a wide variety of academic topics. Format of practices involves question and answer items to identify a student's breadth of knowledge. Speed of response is a critical skill as quick reflexes are needed to compete in academic tournaments with other schools. Those with the highest number of correct responses are chosen for the tournaments. While all students are welcome, upper grades members are generally selected for the tournaments. Moderators: Varsity: Mr. Kevin Mullally Junior Varsity: Mrs. Gina Parnaby Foundations: Mrs. Kathie Calabrese |
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Debate Team Prepares students in formulating arguments, and enables them to polish public speaking skills. The policy team has been successful both locally and nationally. Students are welcome to join at any time of the year, as weekend tournament attendance is by sign-up 1-2 times per month from September to March. Students who want to be serious national competitors should plan on attending summer debate institutes. Practices are held after school from August to March. Students must meet GHSA qualifications to compete. Click here for the Debate Team homepage. |
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Geography Bee Seventh grade students are invited to participate in the National Geographic Society's Annual Geography Bee each December. The winning student takes a written test in an effort to qualify for the state competition in the spring. Moderator: Mr. Martin |
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Literary Competition An opportunity for students with musical, drama, speech, and English skills to compete against other schools in the areas of essay, spelling, dramatic interpretation, extemporaneous speaking, girls' trio, boys quartet, and solo. Students previously nominated by their teachers for each category meet with the team coaches to appraise their skills. Students compete with each other for the carious positions as determined by the faculty advisor. Alternates are also selected. Region and state competitions occur in March. Moderators: Mrs. Sharon Coheley and Mrs. Katie Weston |
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Math Counts Math Counts offers seventh and eighth grade students the opportunity to develop the mathematical technical skills needed to make intermediate school students aware of the impact mathematics has on everyday American life. A long-range objective of Math Counts is to encourage students to pursue mathematics-related careers. During the first term, students in all seventh and eight grade math classes participate in Math Counts warm-up and workout problems. Students take the current year's Target and Sprint School competition provided by Math Counts. The four (4) students with the highest scores are chosen within two weeks of the competition. These four are the team members along with two alternates. Moderator: Mrs. Guebert |
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Math Team The Math Team is open to all students in grades 9 through 12. The 11th and 12th graders participate in several on-campus competitions sponsored by National Assessment and Testing, Kennesaw State University, and the American Mathematics Competition, as well as off-site contests, including the University of Georgia High School Mathematics Tournament and local high school tournaments. The moderators of the Math Team design and implement an internal competition for the 9th and 10th graders, who may also be invited to participate in the local high school tournaments. Moderator: Mrs. Steadman |
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Model Arab League The Model Arab League acquaints students with the contemporary politics, culture, economics, and religion of the modern Middle East. This is accomplished by simulating a typical diplomatic conference of Arab States. This conference is held in January and involves a number of Atlanta private and public high schools. Students are chosen by the moderator to act as country delegates, to be members of staff working committees, and to be in charge of conference administration. While participation is open to any student interested in the Middle East and in contemporary politics, the majority of participants are selected from the Middle East Seminar class. Moderator: Mrs. Moffitt |
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Spelling Bee Seventh and eighth grade students compete to participate in the Foundations Spelling Bee through their English classes. The winner of the annual bee will represent Marist in both the Archdiocesan Spelling Bee and the Georgia Association of Educators system bees, which may ultimately qualify a candidate to participate in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Moderator: Mrs. Perrin Rains |
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EC (Environment Club)An environmental awareness club founded at Marist in 1995 to raise student, faculty, and staff awareness of environmental concerns. The club actively recycles on a daily basis, works to keep the campus clean, and celebrates Earth Day. The key to this club is a willingness to work for the earth. Members must be willing and able to work one day a week after school to recycle paper. Potential members must complete a registration form, and membership is limited to the first fifty students who show and active interest in working together to save our earth. Moderator: Ms. Kelly Mandy |
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| iHelp iHelp is a group dedicated to creating awareness and raising money for already established organizations to help put a stop to absolute poverty in developing countries (specifically Africa).
iHelp started in a Contemporary U.S. class while studying global poverty. During that time we read an exert from the book The End of Poverty and I learned that my generation is the first generation to have the means to end absolute poverty. iHelp has raised over $1,100 for WaterAid, a UK based group that supplies poor villages with the water they need.
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MosaicA diverse body of students and faculty committed to learning about, valuing, and celebrating each other's culture. Members seek to recognize the beauty in and to dialogue about the intricacies of cultural diversity within the Marist community and the world. Mosaic intends to achieve its purpose through a range of activities including sampling different ethnic foods, attending cultural exhibits, sponsoring projects, and holding monthly discussions. Moderators: Mrs. Williams and Mr. McClare. |
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Political Awareness Club (PAC)Political Awareness Club (aka: PAC) meets in G233 during some activity periods. We are a non-partisan club that meets to discuss the current issues and political forces that shape the world we live in. Each week we discuss a different theme, such as environmental awareness, nuclear proliferation, foreign relations, health care, etc. We welcome everyone, of all political persuasions and levels of current political awareness! You do not need to know anything at politics to join! Moderator: Ms. Lauren Hale |
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SADDA national organization dedicated to empowering young people to recognize and solve problems involving destructive decisions. The goals of the Marist Chapter are to encourage students to use positive peer pressure and adopt a no-use lifestyle to end underage drinking and drug use; to promote frank dialogue between young people and their parents through the SADD Contract for Life; and to empower students to conduct student, parent, and community awareness programs in alcohol and drug education. Moderator: Mrs. Jacqueline Robicheaux |
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French ClubThe French Club (le cercle de français) aims to expose students, especially those in lower levels of French, to French and Francophone culture. Students involved will experience French and Francophone music, art, and cooking and will raise money for the French charity Doctors without borders (Médecins sans frontières). Moderator: Ms. Greiner |
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German Club The German Club and German Honor Society are one organization. The officers are selected from inducted Honor Society members We organize a few social gatherings ,usually with German food and music in the German classroom. These have included Oktoberfest, Nikolaustag (as is tradition in Germany on Dec. 6th, one shoe of the German I students is filled with chocolate by the older students), Fasching (carnival).
The German Club spends much of its time working on fundraising. Our project is to help the Sudanese refugees here in Atlanta with financing their education courses. Students go to their homes in early December bringing them a Christmas tree and goodies. Our fundraisers have included: selling German T-shirts, bake sale of German cookies in October, sale of Advent calendars and a "Waffle/Bake Sale" for December.
Club members get points for their involvement and a German Club pin based on their points.
Moderator: Ms. Gillespie |
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Peer 2 Peer TutoringPeer Tutoring is available to students in grades 7-12 experiencing difficulty in math and modern and classical languages. Tutors in grades 9-12 will be selected by math and modern and classical language teachers from student applications. A Marist tutor will receive a citation on his/her activity record for participation in the Marist tutoring program. Marist tutors will be trained and guided by Marist teachers throughout the entire tutoring process. Tutoring will occur at various times of the day, depending on the availability of the tutor and the tutee. Possible meeting times include after school, before school, activity period, and study hall. As the program grows, more content areas will be added. Moderators: Dr. Adams |
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Strategic Games Club The strategic games club is open to all students grades 7-12. Any game of strategy is welcome to be played. The majority of games played are "euro" style board games, but also include chess, checkers, card games, and role playing games. Meetings take place during activity period. Moderator: Mr. LoCurto |
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| | | Brass Ensemble Open to all grade levels and performs at various concerts and community events throughout the year. Opportunities include the full Brass Ensemble, duets, trios, quartets, etc. Interested students must perform a short audition for the director. |
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| Color Guard The Color Guard is a performing unit of the Marist Marching Band. Members perform at football games and at competitions by using a variety of flags, props, and dance techniques. During a five day try-out, candidates are taught the fundamentals of flag and dance. There is a combined routine of dance and flag taught for the first four days. The fifth day is one half review and one half audition. A panel of judges observes the students and evaluates their performance based upon dance and flag criteria. |
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Fall Play The theater offerings at Marist School are tailored according to one simple, basic philosophy: to include as many students as possible in the theatrical productions at school. To that end, the production calendar may vary from year to year.
Fall Production: A dramatic production chosen because of its educational value, entertainment appeal, and appropriateness for Marist students and audience. This show may be either a play or a musical, and will be the standard full-length. Interested students are typically asked to audition with a monologue of their choice and a short piece of a song (if the production is a musical). The directors cast the play with students who best fit the role for that production and who will best work in harmony with the other students. Additional participation is available through backstage work; all Marist shows receive the “full treatment” of technical theater support: lights, sound, effects, scenery, etc. The size of the cast depends upon choice of play. Auditions for the fall production occur in the spring term of the previous school year; students new to Marist are invited to audition as well. Open to 9th- 12th grade students.
Past Fall Productions include Into the Woods, Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors, The Man Who Came to Dinner, Proof, A Few Good Men, and Shakespeare in Hollywood.
Moderators: Mrs. Stadler and Mr. McNaughton
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Foundations Fall Production:The theater offerings at Marist School are tailored according to one simple, basic philosophy: to include as many students as possible in the theatrical productions at school. To that end, the production calendar may vary from year to year.
Foundations Fall Production: The Foundations students (7th and 8th grades) at Marist School will always have an opportunity to perform in the fall or early winter terms. In the past, they have had both their own production or have been incorporated into larger productions. Foundations students audition after the first of the school year, and the production typically takes place in the late fall or around Christmas time.
Past Foundations Fall productions include A Christmas Carol, Check, Please!, and several original Christmas plays.
Moderators: Mrs. Stadler and Mr. McNaughton |
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| Jazz Ensemble/Jazz Combo This group is open to all grade levels and performs a variety of music from the various jazz idioms - swing, big band, fusion, progressive, etc. Improvisation is encouraged and basic improv is taught during rehearsal. This ensemble performs regularly at concerts and contests throughout the year, both on and off campus. |
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Junior High MusicalThe theater offerings at Marist School are tailored according to one simple, basic philosophy: to include as many students as possible in the theatrical productions at school. To that end, the production calendar may vary from year to year.
Junior High Musical: 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students are invited to audition for the Junior High Spring Musical, which performs in early May. Auditions take place in February, and rehearsals begin in late-March. This production focuses on building performance skills and also enjoys the full production backing of the department (costumes, music, technical, etc.). The Junior High Spring Musical is typically an edited version of a larger show which has been altered for time, content, and suitability for young voices.
Past Junior High Musicals include: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Moby Dick: the Musical!, Pirates of Penzance, Bugsy Malone, and The Wiz.
Moderators: Mrs. Stadler and Mr. McNaughton
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| Marching Band This ensemble performs at football games, three band competitions and a variety of community performances, e.g., parades and ceremonies. Attendance at a one week summer band camp is required (cost to be announced annually). Members are selected by audition on their own instrument. Wind and percussion members are required to take Marching Band unless other arrangements have been made with the Director. |
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| Marist Singers A vocal jazz ensemble made up of members of the Marist Chorale (Courses #6151-6153). Members perform a variety of jazz styles in four-part harmony with a small jazz combo as accompanists. Marist singers perform at several concerts throughout the year. In addition, they compete in a jazz festival in the spring either locally or in connection with a spring trip. Candidates audition in the spring by singing a prepared song, a scale combination a capella, and sight reading. The group members are chosen by the Chorale teacher. |
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Music Ministry Group An ensemble comprised of both vocal and instrumental musicians, which performs at many of the religious activities with which Marist is involved. These include school-wide Masses, prayer services, the Junior Ring Mass, and various other services as requested by the school. Inclusion in this ensemble is by faculty recommendation. Moderator: Mrs. Sharon Coheley |
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One-Act Play The theater offerings at Marist School are tailored according to one simple, basic philosophy: to include as many students as possible in the theatrical productions at school. To that end, the production calendar may vary from year to year.
One Act Plays: Marist typically offers two separate One Act Plays in the fall: a musical and a non-musical. Either of these plays may be selected to represent Marist at the GHSA Region One Act Play Competition. A One Act Play is about an hour in length, and cast size depends upon the chosen pieces; usually, one is a smaller cast (12 or fewer people) and one is a larger cast (12 – 30 people). The audition process is identical to that of the Fall Production. Open to 9th – 12th grade students.
Past One Act Plays include Lucky Stiff, Time on Fire, Evita, Seussical: the Musical!, All in the Timing, and The Boy Friend.
Moderators: Mrs. Stadler and Mr. McNaughton
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| Percussion Ensemble This group is open to all grade levels and performs at various concerts and community events throughout the year. The ensemble may perform music in any genre, including marching, concert, and popular music, depending on student interest. |
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Senior HIgh Spring Musical The theater offerings at Marist School are tailored according to one simple, basic philosophy: to include as many students as possible in the theatrical productions at school. To that end, the production calendar may vary from year to year.
Senior High Spring Musical: The Marist Spring musical performs in late March of every year, for four performances. Open to all 9th – 12th grade students, this production is always a large, Broadway-style production, featuring choreography, custom costuming, an orchestra, and full technical theater support. Auditions are held in the fall, and rehearsals begin in January. Sets and costumes are constructed by an army of Marist parent volunteers (as with all Marist productions). The Spring Musical represents the highest standard of theatrical performance at Marist School, and is a beloved tradition in our community.
Past Spring Musicals include Sweeney Todd: the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Titanic, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Once on This Island, Hot Mikado, and Anything Goes.
Moderators: Mrs. Stadler and Mr. McNaughton
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| Woodwind Ensemble This group is open to all grade levels and performs at various concerts and community events throughout the year. Opportunities include the full Woodwind Ensemble, duets, trios, quartets, etc. Interested students must perform a short audition for the director. |
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French Honor Society The French Honor Society recognizes excellence in the study of the French language. It seeks to promote and enrich the study of French through service projects, social events, and excursions pertinent to the French language and French-speaking cultures. Students in French III and above are eligible for membership if they have an A minus average in previous French courses and a B average in all classes. Moderators: Mrs. Basarich and Mrs. Morrison |
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German Honor Society The German Honor Society recognizes students in levels IV and V who have maintained a 3.33 average in the study of the German language. It also invites those students in levels II and III who have distinguished themselves outside the curriculum by participation in regional competitions, in the exchange program to Germany, in the German portion of the Governor's Honors Program for the state of Georgia, or by exceptional performance on the nationally standardized American Association of Teachers' of German (AATG) achievement test. Moderator: Mrs. Gillespie |
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Latin Honor Society The Marist Latin Honor Society recognizes excellence in the study of Latin and the classics. Eligible students are those who have earned at least a 3.6 cumulative average after six terms of Latin. Students must also be members of the Junior Classical League. Moderator: Dr. Saunders |
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Mu Alpha Theta Mu Alpha Theta is the national high school and junior college mathematics honor society. Membership is by invitation only with the approval of the Mathematics department. Students must be in the advanced math courses to be considered for membership. Moderator: Mrs. Edwards |
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National Honor Society The Father Philip Dagneau, S.M., Chapter of the National Honor Society inducts members in the fall of each school year. Membership in the chapter is an honor bestowed upon students who are outstanding in scholarship, character, leadership, and service. The minimum conditions for eligibility require at least one full term of attendance at Marist, a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher at the end of Term III of sophomore or junior year, no ten-demerit single infraction in the year prior to selection, and not on disciplinary warning or probation. Candidates are evaluated by a faculty council on the basis of service, leadership, and character. Once inducted, members are expected to maintain the same high standards for which they were selected. The following criteria will be used by the faculty council to select members: service, character and leadership. Service will be determined by a student's record of extracurricular activities involving a major commitment of after-school time during grades 9-12. Character will be determined by evidence of exceptional standards of loyalty to Marist, unquestionable honesty, faithful attendance and punctuality, as well as respect for school policies. Leadership will be determined by a student's record of successful leadership positions held in school organizations and/or classroom involvement. Moderator: Mrs. Tammy Akin and Mrs. Marcia Dunn |
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Spanish Honor Society The Spanish Honor Society admits students into membership who have maintained a 3.6 average in Spanish during two years of study at Marist. Inductions into the Santa Teresa Chapter take place in the Fall. The Society is governed by four officers elected prior to the inductions president, vice-president/social director, secretary, and treasurer/liason to campus ministry. Members perform at least two community service projects each year and particpate in at least one social event per year. Moderators: Mr. Engel and Mrs. Haig |
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| | FCAA national non-denominational organization whose purpose is to present to athletes and coaches, and all whom they influence, the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, serving him in their relationships and in the fellowship of the church. The Marist chapter of FCA meets twice a month on Friday mornings for a “Breakfast of Champions.” A speaker will challenge the young people in many areas of their Christian walk. Speakers include current and former pro athletes, college coaches and athletes, high school coaches and lay people with athletic backgrounds. Moderator: Mr. Marshall |
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Habitat for Humanity A grass-roots Christian ministry with the goal of eliminating poverty housing. Marist was the first high school chapter chartered in the U.S. The Marist chapter, serving in partnership with the parent organization, is committed to educating parents, faculty, and students about affordable housing issues; building houses in partnership with other Habitat affiliates; and raising money for Habitat projects. Actual building participation is limited to students sixteen years of age or older to participate in a build, while younger members assist in a variety of ways by providing baked goods selling tickets, making posters, etc. Members can go to work camps throughout the country and abroad. Moderator: Mrs. Shanahan |
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Mary's CircleInvolves students interested in prayer. Students meet in the upper room of the chapel during activity period on Thursdays for sharing, instruction, and practice in methods of prayer and meditation. Guest speakers visit occasionally. The group also visits the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in the spring. Moderator: Mr. Fecas |
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| Class Council Representative Each homeroom in grades 9-12 elects one representative for the appropriate Class Council. It is the responsibility of the representative to attend council meetings, serve on committees as appointed by the moderator, and communicate opinions and concerns from the homeroom to the council. Candidates must have the approval of the Dean of Student Activities, a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5, have fewer than 12 demerits total in the term in which the election is held, and the three terms preceding the election. Disciplinary violations warranting ten or more demerits in the same period disqualify candidates. Voting by the appropriate homeroom is conducted in the fall. Term is from date of election until end of school year. No limit on the number of candidates. |
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| Class Officer Each grade in the upper classes is led by four officers president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer. The officers work with the class moderator to plan spirit, social, fund raising, etc., activities for the class. Candidates must have the approval of the Dean of Student Activities, a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5, have fewer than 12 demerits total in the term in which the election is held, and the three terms preceding the election. Disciplinary violations warranting ten or more demerits in the same period disqualify candidates. Voting by the appropriate grade is conducted in the Spring. Term is from date of election until one year later. No limit on the number of candidates. |
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Student Council Officer The upper grade Student Council is the official voice of the 9th through the 12th grade students. The officers include a co-presidents, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer. Each officer has specific duties within the organization. Candidates must have the approval of the Dean of Student Activities, a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5, have fewer than 12 demerits total in the term in which the election is held, and the three terms preceding the election. Disciplinary violations warranting ten or more demerits in the same period disqualify candidates. Voting by appropriate grades is conducted in the Spring. Term is from date of election until one year later. No limit on the number of candidates. Moderator: Mrs. Katie Weston |
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Student Council Representative Each homeroom elects one representative for the appropriate division of the Student Council. It is the responsibility of the representative to attend monthly council meetings, serve on committees as appointed by the President, and communicate opinions and concerns from the homeroom to the council. Candidates must have the approval of the Dean of Student Activities, a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5, have fewer than 12 demerits total in the term in which the election is held, and the three terms preceding the election. Disciplinary violations warranting ten or more demerits in the same period disqualify candidates. Voting by the appropriate homeroom is conducted in the fall. Term is from date of election until end of school year. No limit on the number of candidates. Moderator: Mrs. Katie Weston |
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Blue and Gold The Blue and Gold is the Marist student newspaper published six times per year. The staff is all volunteer; there is no selection process. Work involves several hours per story doing interviews, writing the story, and typing it into the computer. Students enrolled in the journalism class are considered members of the staff during the quarter the class meets, and their stories appear in the newspaper throughout the school year. Moderator: Mr. McGreaham |
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Guidon The Guidon (a term referring to a small flag carried as a standard by a military unit) is the Marist yearbook, and in yearbook journalism, students produce the entire book. Staff members are involved in both an elective class (Yearbook Journalism EN444a, b, and c) and an extracurricular activity. Students learn design and copywriting as well as advanced computer programs like Photoshop, InDesign, and Yeartech. Requirements include advertising sales and weekend work when deadlines dictate. Interested applicants apply in late January, submit teacher recommendations, and participate in an interview with the moderator. Tryouts are held before course registration, so those selected can officially register for yearbook journalism as an elective class. Applicants should have initiative and enthusiasm plus organizational skills. Skill in writing is essential, and a B+ average in English required. Preference is given to those with computer/photographic experience. Membership limited to 22 sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Moderator: Mrs. Langston |
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Rapier Rapier, named for Fr. George Rapier, S.M., first principal of Marist, is the name of the school's literary publication. Students and advisors collect, select, and organize submitted written materials and visual art for publication in the magazine. Staff members identify a theme for the volume that seems to run through the selected materials and then select pieces and create a lay-out that reflects the theme. Members design the magazine's lay-out, adding literary and art pieces, as appropriate. Students may join by attending the meetings as their time permits; to be listed as a "staff member", however, requires specific hours of participation. Special skills are helpful but not essential, e.g., artistic, knowledge of computers and design programs, organizational skills, etc. Moderators: Ms. Limlamai and Mr. DeAngelis |
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The WindowThe Window is a newsletter written, edited, and published by seventh and eighth grade students twice per term. Students work to report on Foundations-specific issues, events, and athletics. Meeting during activity period weekly, the Window staff members improve their writing and proofreading skills and learn some basic techniques using publishing software. Moderator: Mrs. Perrin Rains |
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