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
- Earth & Space Exploration Team
- FCA
- Fishing Club
- French Club
- Musical Theater
- National Honor Society
- Quiz Bowl
- Science Club
- Shooting Sports Club
- Spanish Club
- Speech and Debate
- Robotics Team
- Options - Cougar Companions Club
- Pickleball Club
- Student Council
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 Madeline Girouard at madeline.girouard@stmcougars.net
Ambassadors
MISSION
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.
PURPOSE
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 .
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
- Must be a sophomore, junior, or senior.
- Maintain a minimum of a 2.5 GPA
- All Ambassadors must partake in Open House as an Ambassador.
- Sophomores will only be required to participate in Open House, Juniors and Seniors will be required to participate in Open House and 1 other event.
EVENTS
Tablet Training, Freshman Orientation, Grandparent's Mass, Open House, Back to School Night, Welcome letters to incoming Freshmen, and Greeters at special masses.
2026-2027
President - Sarah Kerne
Interested in being an Ambassador? Use the link below to sign up:
Sign Up Here
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 Lindsey Collins at lindsey.collins@stmcougars.net or Stephanie Menard or stephanie.menard@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.
2026 - 2027 Beta Club Officers
President -
Vice-President -
Secretary -
Service Chair -
Service Chair -
Chaplains -
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
President -
Vice President -
Secretary -
Historian -
Chaplain -
Service Coordinator-
For additional information, please contact Kim Manuel (kim.manuel@stmcougars.net) or Jessica Sanders (jessica.sanders@stmcougars.net).

Earth & Space Exploration Team
The Earth and Space Exploration Team (ESET) is a great opportunity for St. Thomas More students who are curious about space, technology, engineering, communications, and the world beyond our planet. You do not have to be an expert to join ESET. What matters most is curiosity, willingness to learn, reliability, and genuine interest. Some students may eventually discover a passion for aerospace engineering. Others may become interested in computer science, electronics, communications, physics, data science, or another field they had never considered. Please click here for more information.
Click the link to receive notification of the informational session: https://forms.gle/ip3QJoXaE1kEMzwUA
For more information, please contact Laura Menard at laura.menard@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.
For more information or sign up, please email martin.cannon@stmcougars.net.


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:
Vice-presidents:
Secretaries:
Chaplain:
Photographers and members at large:
For additional information, please contact Marianne Cheramie at marianne.cheramie@stmcougars.net or Dayton Landry at dayton.landry@stmcougars.net


Musical Theater
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: Stella Elmore
Vice-President: Sarah Kerne
Secretary: Caroline Moses
Treasurer: Amalie Lachaussee
2025- 2026 National Honor Society Members
Grace Andrus
Caroline Barousse
Colin Blalock
Anna James Bourgeois
Josie Breaux
Hudson Broussard
Jayden Brown
Mia Cestia
Collin Chauvin
Adriana Cline
Cole Courville
Jon-Patrick Couvillion
Camille Cunningham
Bryce David
Rowan DeHart
Grace Ellen Domingue
Ava Duhon
Estelle Elmore
Amelie Fangue
Nina Foss
Glen Fowler
Alex Godchaux
Emma Grace Guidry
Owen Guilliot
Sullivan Hanks
Audrey Heard
Aria Hogan
Catherine Hoyt
Sarah Kerne
Kendall King
Thomas Kreamer
Madeline Laborde
Amalie Lachaussee
Ava Le
Mason LeBlanc
Ysabela Mascarinas
Adelyn Mielke
Cameron Moncada
Caroline Moses
Landen Ortte
Lyza Peterman
Foster Peterson
Reese Pratt|
Riley Purkey
Jocelyn Rabalais
John Rainey
Addison-Scott Richard
Pierce Richard
Ella Romero
Avery Ryan
Kate Sonnier
Morgan Sullivan
Preston Webre
For additional information, please contact Jennifer Cortese at jennifer.cortese@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 Jennifer Bullock at jennifer.bullock@stmcougars.net.
Science Club
The STM Science Club exists to foster interest in Science beyond High School. We achieve this by educating students about the full science curriculum at STM, featuring speakers who explore various university-level science majors and potential careers in the field. Monthly meetings and an annual field trip are also part of our activities.
2026 - 2027 Officers
President:
Vice President:
Secretary/Treasurer:
Please contact Jenni Lawrie at jenni.lawrie@stmcougars.net for more information.
Shooting Sports Club
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 - Amalie Lachaussee
Vice Presidents - Caroline Hines & Ysabela Mascarinas
Chaplain -Luke Lazarine
Service Project Coordinators -Kathryn LaGrange & Olivia Cortese
Secretary - Kate Fuselier
Social Media - Lilly Lasseigne
For additional information, please contact Cristina Barry at cristina.barry@stmcougars.net or Lisette Rignault at lisette.rignault@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
Captains:
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.
Robotics Team
It’s way more than building robots! Robotics team members are challenged to design, build, program, and operate robots to compete in head-to-head FIRST Tech Challenge competitions. Students develop STEM skills and practice engineering principles while realizing the value of hard work, innovation, and working as a team. Teams design and build robots, design and market their team brand, and do community outreach to earn specific awards.
Options - Cougar Companions Club
"I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are wonderful, I know that full well." ~ Psalm 139:14
The Cougar Companions Club is rooted in our Catholic faith and the belief that every person is fearfully and wonderfully made by God. Our mission is to foster meaningful friendships, celebrate the unique gifts of every student, and create a school community where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and included.
The Cougar Companions Club brings together neurotypical students and students in the STM Options Program through a variety of social events and extracurricular activities throughout the year. Members participate in events such as tailgates, Fall Fest, Winter Formal, service projects, campus activities, and other special events that provide opportunities for friendship, fun, and personal growth.
For many students in the Options Program, these experiences provide extracurricular and social opportunities that may not otherwise be available. At the same time, the club has a profound impact on our neurotypical students by fostering compassion, servant leadership, empathy, and a deeper appreciation for the dignity and worth of every person.
Our goal is to bridge the gap between students of all abilities and strengthen a culture of inclusion at St. Thomas More Catholic High School.
Expectations/ responsibilities for club members: Our Cougar Companions are more than volunteers—they are advocates, classmates, mentors, and, most importantly, friends.
Students interested in joining should sign up using the link provided by Mrs. Whitney Kent and their grade-level counselors. Members are expected to attend at least two Cougar Companions events throughout the school year.
Beyond attending events, members are encouraged to build genuine friendships with students in the STM Options Program by spending time with them during the school day and participating in school-sponsored activities together whenever possible. Our goal is to create meaningful relationships that extend beyond organized events and foster a culture of inclusion throughout the STM community.
Club Fee: $35 The annual membership fee includes an official Cougar Companions Club t-shirt and helps support the events and activities hosted throughout the school year, ensuring meaningful opportunities for friendship, inclusion, and lasting memories for all participants.
Pickleball Club
Student Council
Executive Board
President -Addison Richard
Vice President - Michael LaCour
Secretary - Adriana Cline
Program Director/Historian - Mia Cestia
Sergeant-at-Arms - Amelie Elliott
Senior Class Officers
Junior Class Officers
President: Ellie Daigle
Vice President: Jackson Hotard
Secretary: Clare Thomson
Representatives: Ellen Bourgois, Anna Clare Bourque, Adi Broussard, Katherine Chachere, Mia Ducharme, Taft Dupuy, Lilah Gauthier, Jules Jardell, Ella Melancon, Avery Noto, Catherine Ortemond, Meredith Roy, Meredith Sere, Blair Stafford
Sophomore Class Officers
Freshmen Class Officers
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?
All students are welcome to join Student Council. However, a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required for Executive Board and Class President positions, and a 2.5 GPA is required for other class offices. Student Council is open to anyone who wants to promote school spirit through organizing activities and serving as a voice for their class.
Student Council Activities
- Freshman Dance
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Teacher Appreciation Activities
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Homecoming Week (including the Homecoming Dance)
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Cougar Court
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Prom
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Morestock
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Cougars of the Month recognition program










