Clubs & Activities
Activities are provided by STM to appeal to the interests and needs of the student body. Each student is encouraged to participate in these activities for his/her own enjoyment and development.
These after-school activities are numerous and varied. Organizations and clubs include participation in academic activities and projects, fine arts areas, literary work, community service projects, and school spirit. The school encourages its students to participate outside of the classroom. To become a member of any organization, a student must contact the moderator of that group. Each officer and member is committed to abide by the guidelines and policies for clubs and organizations.
- 4-H
- Ambassadors
- Art Club
- Beta Club
- Board Game Club
- Cougars for Life
- FCA
- Fishing Club
- French Club
- Garage Band Club
- Musical Theater
- National Honor Society
- Options Mentor
- Quiz Bowl
- Science Club
- Shooting Sports Club
- Spanish Club
- Speech and Debate
- S.T.E.M. Club
- Student Council
- Tennis Club
- TV Productions
4-H
4‑H empowers young people with the skills to lead for a lifetime. It’s a research-based experience that includes a mentor, a hands-on project, and a meaningful leadership opportunity.
Based on their interests and guided by adult mentors, youth develop their own pathway in 4‑H. They select from a broad menu of local 4‑H programs. Local programs include opportunities in Leadership, Community Development, Livestock Projects and Shooting Sports.
4-H Program
A world in which youth and adults learn, grow and work together as catalysts for positive change.
- 4-H is the nation's largest youth development organization, empowering six million young people throughout the United States.
- With 611,800 volunteers, 3,500 professionals, and more than 25 million alumni, the 4-H movement supports young people from elementary school through high school with programs designed to shape future leaders and innovators.
- Fueled by research-driven programming, 4-H'ers engage in hands-on learning activities in the areas of science, citizenship and healthy living.
Meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month at 7 a.m. in room 502.
For additional information, please contact Dr. Gerard Richard at gerard.richard@stmcougars.net.
Ambassadors
The St. Thomas More Catholic High School Student Ambassadors are a select group of students whose main purpose is to provide outreach activities within the school and community. Ambassadors take pride in making new students feel welcome and comfortable while transitioning into the STM family.
The Ambassador Program is open to qualified sophomores, juniors, and seniors who possess leadership abilities, and exhibit enthusiasm for being a Cougar. The Ambassador Program is not only a tool for student recruitment and retainment, but it is also a vehicle for promoting individual leadership skills. Ambassadors have the opportunity for self-growth through serving others and embracing the qualities of a true leader .All Ambassadors are required to maintain a minimum of a 2.5 GPA. Ambassadors are assigned to help with Open House, Grandparents Mass, Feeder School visits, Spirit Night and campus hospitality.
For additional information, please contact Brittany Eskridge at brittany.eskridge@stmcougars.net.
Art Club
Activities
- Academic Pep Rally
- All school backdrops for dances
- Make banners for mall
- Decorated the front of the school for holidays
- Make Academic Pep Rally decorations
- Make silent auction decorations
- Various teacher requests
- Paint windows for Christmas
- Festival of Lights (children's tent--face painting)
- Festival International (face paint)
Membership Requirements
- Maintain a 2.0 GPA
- Have an interest in art
Art Club Executive Officers
The Executive Board of the Art Club oversees all Art Club activities and projects. For each activity, two or more members are selected to manage the entire project by designating specific jobs, supplying materials, and assuring that the entire project is done promptly and well. A student does not have to be enrolled in an art class for membership in the Art Club.
For additional information, please contact Hillary Faber at hillary.faber@stmcougars.net
Beta Club
Motto: " Let us lead by serving others."
The Beta Club at St. Thomas More was established in the 1989-1990 school year. The club was instituted in order to promote and reward academic achievement and servant leadership.
Mission Statement
The purpose of the National Beta Club shall be to promote the ideals of character, service and leadership among elementary and secondary school students, to reward meritorious achievement and to encourage and assist students in continuing their education after high school.
Vision Statement
The National Beta Club, a student-centered organization, continually develops and nurtures individuals by providing opportunities and experiences enabling them to demonstrate the ideals of character, achievement, service and leadership in a global community.
Membership
Our club is open to all students grades 9-12 who have maintained a 3.2 grade point average for the previous school year. If your GPA falls below a 3.2 you will be placed on probation. As a member of Beta, students are required to complete service hours. Each student must complete a total of twenty service hours for the academic year. Fifteen (15) hours must be Beta Club hours (those that we set up through our community service projects) and five (5) hours may be transferred from other clubs or organizations.
2022 - 2023 Beta Club Officers
President - Sophia Deshotels
Vice-President - Mary Grace Decker
Secretary - Keldrick Fauntleroy
Chaplains - Julia Werther, Taylor Moore
Service Project Coordinators - Noe Echeverria, Andre Mayard, Riley Domec
For additional information, please contact Michelle Miholic at michelle.miholic@stmcougars.net.
Board Game Club
Board Game Club "So Board" is open to new members throughout the year. We play a variety of board games and card games in a casual atmosphere aimed at relaxing and socializing. Sessions are played on Fridays after school.
For additional information contact Mrs. Lori Talbot at lori.talbot@stmcougars.net or in Room 110 if interested.
Cougars for Life
We, the members of Cougars for Life, believe in the education of students on the issues of abortion, euthanasia, and capital punishment, as well as recognizing every form of human life as precious and valuable. We strive to acknowledge and uphold the dignity of human life by our outreach and service to the public for the greater cause. As a community we will embrace the life God has given us and share the light with the STM community and all who cross our path. As a member of Cougars for Life, one cherishes every stage of life, no matter the age, in an effort to continue the pro-life movement. Cougars for Life acknowledges life beyond the womb with the conviction that each soul is created in the image and like of God, our creator. “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb.” Psalm 139:13
Officers
Co-Presidents -
Chaplain -
Secretary -
Program Coordinator -
For additional information, please contact Shannon Phillips at shannon.phillips@stmcougars.net or Kim Manuel at kim.manuel@stmcougars.net.
FCA
Mission
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.
FCA Camps
Every summer, thousands of coaches and athletes participate in FCA's summer camps. These camps challenge the student-athlete and coach to excel. If interested in camp participation, please check details with Coach Strojny.
FCA Structure
The leadership team consists of 10-12 members. The members are interviewed through the Campus Ministry program. There are four positions that are made up of captain, co-captain, recruiter, and secretary. The leadership team meets regularly to plan the FCA huddles that are held the last Friday of the month at 7 a.m. There are also guest speakers that are scheduled once a quarter for a faith testimony that is held over breakfast. The meetings are open to all students, faculty and staff.
For additional information, please contact Stephen Strojny at stephen.strojny@stmcougars.net.
Fishing Club
STM Fishing is a student centered group focused on promoting a love for the outdoors and improving fishing skills. Each member is enrolled in BASS and the Bass Federation and is eligible to fish competitively in both of their tournament circuits in Louisiana and national events. Monthly meetings feature guest speakers covering aspects of the fishing world.
Mission - to educate and encourage young anglers to enjoy the outdoors, protect our natural resources, practice sportsmanship and learn about ethical practices in the sport of fishing.
Leadership
President:
Vice President:
2022-2023 Louisiana BASS Nation High School Tournament Schedule
September 3 – Doiron’s Landing, Morgan City
October 15 - Calcasieu River, Moss Bluff
November 15 - Red River, Grand Ecore, Natchitoches
February 4 - Atchafalaya Spillway, Belle River
February 18 - Henderson Swamp, Butte la Rose
March 4 - Toledo Bend, San Miguel
March 5 – Toledo Bend, San Miguel
March 18 – Caney Lake Hawg Fest, Jimmy Davis State Park
April 15 – Manchac, North Pass
French Club
Membership in French Club is open to students enrolled in French I and above and to previous students of French who may not be presently enrolled in class. Our general meeting are once a month on Wednesdays.
Purpose
- To promote and encourage the study of French
- To install an appreciation for the French language and the francophone cultures
- To give the members an opportunity to socialize with French speakers from the community
Reasons to Join
- Meet people from our French speaking community
- Field trips to French restaurants, movies, exhibitions, and performances
- Have fun socializing with peers in French atmosphere
- To promote French language in our school and community
- Provide service to the French-speaking community
Officers
President: Addison Romero
Vice president: Noah Darby
Secretary: Kennedy Moore
Photographer: Brinnslee Picard and Amielle Courville
Chaplain: Annamarie Buxton
At large: Catherine Dronet, Kate Hotard and Mark Stephen Toups
For additional information , please contact Cosima Hasenstein at cosima.hasenstein@stmcougars.net
Garage Band Club
This is a springtime club and will be open to all students. The instruments needed are instruments typical to a rock band setting to include guitar, bass guitar, drums, keyboards, vocals, and horns (trumpet, saxophone, and trombone).
This band will meet once a week during the Spring to prepare for any performances. More information will go out as we move towards the spring.
Musical Theater
Tickets on sale now for the STM Theater production of Disney's The Little Mermaid on February 9, 10 and 11. Click here to purchase yours today!
National Honor Society
Membership is by invitation only. Requirements are that students:
- Maintain a 3.8 cumulative GPA while earning a total of 10 credits in honors or AP courses while at STM or
- Maintain a 3.7 cumulative GPA while earning a total of 12 credits in honors and AP courses, at least two of which must be AP courses.
- Enroll in at least 3 honors or AP courses both junior and senior year.
- Display qualities of character, leadership, and service. Must demonstrate active involvement in an extracurricular activity and service to others during junior year in order to be inducted.
- Have completed three quarters of the junior year.
- Have attended STM the current school year.*
- Perform 15 specified service hours during their senior year.
- This is an honor society. Students must maintain a record of social integrity and academic honesty throughout the year of membership. This includes refraining from participating in any illegal activities, on campus or off.
Students who fail to meet or comply with the standards once inducted - in the cases of a single offense - will not be allowed to graduate on stage as members of National Honor Society. Students must always remember that they represent both St. Thomas More and the National Honor Society in their actions, behaviors, and choices and make decisions wisely so that they represent themselves, our school, and our society with honor, dignity, and respect.
*Students transferring to STM who are already National Honor Society members are considered active members their senior year, but they must maintain GPA and honors course requirements during that year.
National Honor Society is responsible for hosting the Spring Awards Ceremony at St. Thomas More, during which the annual induction is held. Our two major service projects each year are volunteering at Cornerstone South Nursing Home and tutoring STM and Holy Family students.
National Honor Society Officers
President: Barrett David
Vice-President: Mary Grace Decker
Secretary: Sophia Deshotels
Treasurer: Carson Quebedeaux
2022 - 2023 National Honor Society Members
Mary-Ainsley Alack
Brooklyn Babineaux
Zoe Barry
Laura Carney
Sophia Carriere
Ava Clark
Catherine Coreil
Evan Cormier
Brenden Daigle
Barrett David
Mary Grace Decker
Sophia Deshotels
Katherine Doherty
Audrey Duplechin
Noemie Echeverria
Aaron Evans
Jonathan Frey
Anna Claire Froelich
Amelie Goudchaux
Camille Hebert
Sydney Hebert
Sam Judice
Natalie LeBlanc
Andre Mayard
Megan McHugh
Camille Meaux
Ella Menard
Emma Menard
Austin Mendoza
Elizabeth Muldowny
Morgan Perry
Andre’ Pinell
Ava Prejean
Carson Quebedeaux
Mary Elise Quoyeser
Emma Robichaux
Addison Romero
Richard Seymour
Nykell Smith
Luke Soileau
Jack Sonnier
Jacques Stafford
Sophia Wayman
Julia Werther
For additional information, please contact Sharon Guillory at sharon.guillory@stmcougars.net
Options Mentor
Options Mentors is a club designed to include and embrace our students in the Options Program. All grade levels are encouraged to participate, and the amount of participation can vary. The minimum amount of participation includes sitting with our Options students during lunch and hanging out with them in the mall after lunch on a weekly basis, or visiting and interacting with the Options students in the morning before school on a weekly basis. If you are blessed enough to have a Religion class, elective, or an extra-curricular activity with our Options students, then guiding and including them is helpful. An Options Mentor elective is for Juniors and Seniors only who fill out an application and who meet with our Options students every day for a class period. These students make up our Options Core Team.
For more information, please contact jennifer.landry@stmcougars.net
Quiz Bowl
What is Quiz Bowl?
In Quiz Bowl, questions are asked, and the players press their buzzers when they know the answer. The first player to buzz in answers the question after his name is called. If he answers correctly, he earns points. The team with the most points at the end of the match wins. STM's team competes against other Louisiana high schools in meets and tournaments.
What are the membership requirements?
Membership is open to all grade levels. Practice is held after school for team members to compete against each other. The Diocese of Lafayette sponsors a Varsity and Junior Varsity competition during the year for the Catholic High Schools in the Diocese. Other competitions are held throughout the state. The team is a member of the Louisiana Academic Competitions (LAAC).
For additional information, please contact Aaron Breaux at aaron.breaux@stmcougars.net.
Science Club
Shooting Sports Club
For more information, please contact dan.duhon@stmcougars.net.
Spanish Club
The Spanish Club is comprised of any students interested in learning about the Spanish language and culture, no matter what language they have formally studied in school. We sponsor activities that promote understanding and goodwill among different ethnic groups and enhance creativity in diversity. The club sponsors school-wide activities to provide authentic Hispanic cultural experiences and disseminate the traditions and customs of the Spanish-speaking community.
Meeting dates are the last Wednesday of every month.
Officers:
President: Aylin Yigiter
+ Board Member: Keldrick Fauntleroy
Vice President: Viviana Colmaneres
+ Board Member: Emily Moreno-Navarro
Secretary: Abbie Soileau
+ Board Member: Jacques Dumont
Historian: Greg Navarette
+ Board Member: Noe Echeverria
For additional information, please contact nathalie.severini@stmcougars.net
Speech and Debate
The Speech and Drama Club extends its membership to any current student who is interested in competitive speaking. The members attend approximately 24 speech tournaments throughout the year. This organization also hosts its own tournament and presents a large-scale theatrical production during the spring semester. STM has an active and nationally recognized speech and debate program.
Meetings are every Tuesday at 2:45 p.m. in room 805.
Officers
President: Ella Menard
Vice President: Emma Menard
Secretary: Noah Darby
Historian: Lily Bedenbaugh
Chaplain: Bella Biddick
Spirit Chairs: Rudy Toranto & Viviana Colmenarez
Membership requirements
- Maintain at least a 2.0 average
- Go to three speech tournaments your first year of speech
For additional information, please contact Megan Broussard at megan.broussard@stmcougars.net.
S.T.E.M. Club
The Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Club is open to all students interested in any of these topics. Meetings are held monthly and are designed to identify projects to work on together such as 3D printing, modeling, Minecraft, building video games or other projects that use technology. This club is for students who might not be able to fit Computer Architecture or Engineering in their schedule but still want to participate in these projects.
The Science Club has merged with S.T.E.M Club. We meet every Tuesday after school and Wednesday morning at 7 a.m. in the DREAMS lab.
For additional information, please contact John Dupuis at john.dupuis@stmcougars.net or Robin Herrington at robin.herrington@stmcougars.net,
Student Council
Executive Board
President -Aaron Evans
Vice President - Jack Sonnier
Secretary - Sophia Deshotels
Program Director - Nykell Smith
Sgt-at-Arms - Noah Melancon
Purpose
The purpose of the Student Council is to create unity among students, administration, faculty, clubs, and community by establishing communication channels. The Students Council shall coordinate, evaluate all school clubs. It shall promote school spirit and positive club interaction and encourage an attitude of Christian values based on our school's philosophy.
Elections
Elections are held in April for those seeking an office. Those interested must attend an election workshop. Freshman elections are held in September.
Who joins?
Student Council is for those who are interested in the world they live. The members of this excellent club are hard working, dedicated students who are eager to learn all they can about this fantastic subject. Those who join are usually students with a high grade point average, a history of extracurricular activities, and most importantly a desire to learn and experience as much as possible.
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Tennis Club
For more information, please contact jacquie.lerrille@stmcougars.net
TV Productions
For more information, please contact advisor robin.herrington@stmcougars.net