GCHS Clubs & Activities

Gloucester Catholic offers a full range of clubs and activities for its student body.

Battle of the BandsGCHS seeks to educate the whole person and offers a wide variety of clubs, activities and events aimed at providing its student body with the opportunity for personal growth and active involvement in the school community. Our mission for over 75 years has been to form young men and women of character and to provide them with "the opportunity to grow and succeed in all aspects of their lives."

In addition to their studies and the participation of many students in athletics, most of our students choose to participate in one or more club or activity each year. A partial list of these activities and clubs with their moderators is provided below. Unless otherwise indicated, all of our activities are open to all of our students.

 

GCHS Clubs Listing

 

ClubNameDescriptionModerator
Academic ChallengeStudents compete against their peers from other schools in the annual Rutgers Academic Challenge. Past teams have ranked among the top three from South Jersey. 
Aries - GCHS YearbookThe annual student-written and edited yearbook of Gloucester Catholic High School.Mrs. Chris McKenna
Battle of the Bands/ GC UnpluggedProvides a showcase for student musical and poetic talent and performance.Mr. Ed Beckett
Blood DriveSponsors events and education throughout the school community. 
Chess ClubThe Club fosters student interest competition in Chess.Mr. Bob Nark
ChoirChoir performs at many "school" functions- Mass, Prayer Services, Graduation. They also entertain in the community at other churches and nursing homes. They participate in the Camden County Teen Arts Festival. Members are eligible to become members of the Tri-M Music Honor Society. Mrs. Schramm
Classical Music ClubStudents learn to appreciate classical music through attendance at area concerts and listening sessions.Dr. Jay Simmons
Drama "Club"Performs a Fall Drama with a Dinner or Dessert Theatre family atmosphere. They also join other members of the school family in presenting a full-scale Broadway Musical every spring.Mrs. Marge Stafford & Mrs. Schramm
Environmental ClubEncourages students to actively participate in making our world a better place to live.Mrs. Joan Chalmers
ForensicsStudents engage in public speaking competition. Seven-time winners of the Camden Diocesan Bishop's Cup. 
Habitat for HumanityLocal chapter of the international organization dedicated to providing affordable housing in the name of the Gospel.Mr. Ed Beckett
InteractGCHS chapter of the Rotary-sponsored service organization. Coordinates the annual "toys for tots" collection and other service activities.Mr. George Bakey & Mr. Ed Beckett
Model U.N.High school version of the collegiate program where students actually serve as UN delegates at a mock session of the General Assembly. Limited to students in Honors US History 2.Mr. Kevin Heil
National Honor SocietyMarian Chapter of the national service organization that recognizes academic excellence and extraordinary participation in school life. Membership is open to Juniors and Seniors, who are selected on the basis of their academic performance, service and participation in school life. The NHS sponsors and assists in a variety of student activities.Mrs. Katharine Coghlan
Outdoors ClubA club devoted to encouraging students to engage in hiking and canoeing. Four trips annually.Mr. Ed Beckett
RampageGloucester Catholic's student-written and edited school newspaper. Appears quarterly.Mrs. Kathy Schilling & Mrs. Christine McKenna
Rams for LifeGCHS's pro-life organization fostering educational and service activities designed to increase and demonstrate our reverence for life. Annual participant in the national gathering for life in Washington, DC. 
Samaritan ClubThis club seeks to provide witness to our Catholic mission through service to the wider community; e.g., Cathedral Soup Kitchen. 
Sketch ClubEncourages the artistic expression and development of GCHS students.Mr. David A. Sipple
Ski ClubProvides skiing opportunities for expert and novice skiers and sponsors an annual ski trip. 
Strummer's LoungeProvides for regular meetings of student guitarists for jam sessions, song writing and general guitar picking.Mr. Ed Beckett
Student AmbassadorsThis student organization serves as a link between Gloucester Catholic and our community. Student ambassadors share their GCHS pride and hospitality with visitors, parents and prospective students.Mrs. Kathy Coghlan
Student CouncilThe Student Council is the official student government organization that brings the needs and interests of the student body to the attention of the faculty and administration. Members are elected by their peers. The Student Council also oversees several community-wide activities such as dances, opportunities for service, powderpuff football, and student talent showcases.Mrs. Anne Heim
World Cultures & Travel ClubPast trips have included excursions to London, Paris, and the beaches of Normandy and Stonehenge.Mr. David A. Sipple