Angela Canosa, Moderator 
acanosa@cmlions.org

The Art Club allows students to experience the visual arts department in developing their talents, help with school-related community projects, and provide service to other departments in need of artistic expression. Students are exposed to a variety of media and techniques through different projects. Service hours are awarded for any type of community or school-related projects.

Maria Guerrero, Moderator
mguerrero@cmlions.org

The Best Buddies Club is a service club which pairs students at CMCP with students from the Quest Center in Hollywood who have intellectual disabilities. Best Buddies helps to create an inclusive school climate for students and a community culture of acceptance.

Carlo Ricchi, Moderator
cricchi@cmlions.org

The Choir program at CMCP is open to all students who are interested in singing and would like to develop their voice. Students in the choir will get opportunities to sing at all of our Masses at school, as well as the two concerts of the year: The Christmas Concert and the End of the Year Concert.

To join Choir, students must be able to attend the weekly rehearsals on Fridays after school.

Shawn Michaelson, Moderator 
smichaelson@cmlions.org

The purpose of Close Up is to provide an opportunity for students to experience their government in action. During this 6-day/5-night program in Washington, DC, students make personal connections with the people, institutions, and iconic sites that embody our nation’s past and present. On Close Up, students have the chance to:

• Discuss current events with political experts, policymakers, and members of Congress or their staff;
• Explore Capitol Hill and witness a live congressional committee hearing*;
• Engage in meaningful discussions with peers from around the country and debate the most pressing issues facing our nation in a Mock Congress;
• Be inspired by the famous monuments, world-renowned museums, and hallowed institutions that define our history; and
• Get a glimpse of diplomacy up close by discovering an embassy and meeting an ambassador or diplomat.*

* Subject to availability.

To join Close Up, students must have a 3.0 unweighted GPA. All grade levels are welcome!
 

Carlo Ricchi, Moderator
​​​​​​​cricchi@cmlions.org

Drumline gives students of all musical backgrounds or experiences a chance to be a part of an ensemble. Regardless of whether you have played an instrument before or not, you will learn how to play a drum of your choosing as well as the basic rudiments for successful technique. The Drumline takes part in several school functions such as the Football Games, Open House, the Pep Rallies and more!

To join Drumline, students must be able to come to the Football games at CMCP as well as attending the after school rehearsals.

Ashley Holst, Moderator
aholst@cmlions.org

The Environmental Club's mission is to promote stewardship for the environment through creating awareness and providing educational as well as volunteer opportunities for the CMCP community. The Environmental Club is responsible for the school's recycling program, monitors and maintains the Florida Burrowing Owl habitats on campus and meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month to discuss future "green" campus and community initiatives.

Angela Ochoa, Moderator
aochoa@cmlions.org

Blanca Suarez, Moderator
bsuarez@cmlions.org

To provide opportunity for our youth to work together in a world fellowship dedicated to service and understanding.

Carlo Ricchi, Moderator
​​​​​​​cricchi@cmlions.org

The after school Jazz program at CMCP is to give students who have a prior experience with instrument/s a chance to perform twice a year. First in the Christmas Concert in December and then in the End of the Year Concert in May. Both concerts will feature a mix of Popular Jazz Standards as well as Holiday Classics and Popular Music.

To join the Jazz Ensemble, students must have some prior experience with any instrument and attend rehearsals leading up to the concerts (November/December and April/May). 

Benjamin Gleichauf, Moderator 
bgleichauf@cmlions.org

The Mainstage club is CMCP’s after school theatre club. The club has a variety of purposes and activities that will immerse CMCP students in everything theatre. Members will explore a variety of theatrical techniques in acting, auditioning, voice, movement, technical design and run. Those who wish to participate in the Mainstage play and/or musical will also have opportunities to rehearse, perform, and stay involved with the needs of the productions.

Boris Bastidas, Moderator
bbastidas@cmlions.org

One of CMCP’s newest clubs, Mock Trial is a great way for students interested in law & criminal justice to conduct trials like real prosecutors & defense attorneys. Participating in Mock Trial competitions is also a perfect way to gain experience in communication, public speaking, legal terms and legal research.   

All students are welcome to attend Mock Trial meetings, while a selection or “tryout” process will be held to determine the official trial team that will compete in the Spring.  To participate in the competition students should have a minimum GPA of 3.0, while the application & tryout process will be screened by Mock Trial officers & moderator. 

Boris Bastidas, Moderator
bbastidas@cmlions.org

The Model UN Program is a great way for students to learn about international relations and to gain a better sense of what a varied and fascinating world we live in. The program also is a perfect "hands on" way to gain experience with basic skills -- such as communication, public speaking skills, negotiation tactics, and conflict resolution and prevention-- that we all need in our day-to-day lives. At CMCP, 25 students will be chosen to participate in the Harvard Model UN conference in January.

To join Model UN, students should have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Applications for the Model UN conference will be screened by Model UN Officers and moderator.

Mya Montalvo, Moderator 
mmontalvo@cmlions.org

The Science Olympiad Club provides students with a platform to experience science uniquely, promoting student’s interest in STEM. Participating in club activities and preparing for competitions will reinforce teamwork, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. With over 20 events to choose from, students will engage in hands-on, interactive, inquiry-based activities, design engineering, and more.

To join the Science Olympiad Club, students should have a minimum of a 3.0 unweighted GPA. 

Heather Wiseman, Moderator
hwiseman@cmlions.org

To provide a forum for students' voices to be heard and their ideas for change to be considered. To provide leadership opportunities and to educate students on the rules and processes of government.

Caytie Lagrange, Moderator
clagrange@cmlions.org

Luigina Billisi '93
lbillisi@cmlions.org

The objectives of Women Engaged are to:

• Nurture and reinforce the development of positive attitudes towards self as a unique and worthy person;
• Demonstrate and exercise effective communication skills and cooperative behavior in group settings and recognize various levels of communication while cultivating active listening;
• Recognize that change is part of growth and understanding its benefits (including gender socialization and cultural norms); and
• Learn about and apply methods for problem-solving and conflict resolution.

Christine Wehnes, Moderator
cwehnes@cmlions.org

The goal of the Yearbook club/staff is to produce tangible and lasting documentation of a given year at CMCP. Beginning with the 2018 edition, the LIONS’ PRIDE is a fall issue book. This enables the inclusion of all CMCP events from first day to last.