CMCP offers a variety of clubs and activities designed to encourage student participation in school life outside of the classroom. Most CMCP students are engaged in at least one or more activities. Participation in these programs is essential to the overall educational experience at CMCP.
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Art Club
Jenny Gironda, M.A. - Moderator
Purpose: To enjoy the experience of art, especially for those who are unable to take the art electives, to offer service to the school and other departments through quality art designs, displays, and decorations, and to form an atmosphere for easy communication and relations between students. Students earn community service hours participating in school projects.
Activities: Painting set designs for the drama department, working on school projects, drawing posters for school events and activities.
Eligibility: Energy, interest, willingness to spend time with others, open to all students.
Finances: None.
Responsibilities: Attendance at meetings, participation in projects.
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Best Buddies
Maria Guerrero, M.S. - Moderator
Purpose: To pair Chaminade-Madonna students with intellectually disabled students from the local Quest Center.
Activities: Seasonal events such as Boo Bash, Jolly Jamboree, and Easter Eggstravaganza. Additional events held at The Quest Center.
Eligibility: Open to all students.
Finances: Annual dues.
Responsibilities: Attendance at meetings, participation in events, and fundraising for the Friendship Walk.
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Chess Club
Hans Kaze - Moderator
Purpose: The club offers students an opportunity to develop an interest and analyze the game of chess. Students are provided with learning the intricacies of the game and competing with one another in a competitive environment.
Activities: Lessons, puzzles, friendly games, online competitive matches between clubs, and in-person tournaments throughout the year.
Eligibility: Open to all students.
Finances: Students pay for their own expenses.
Responsibilities: Attendance at meetings and required events.
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Diversity Club
Benjamin Gleichauf, M.S. - Moderator
Purpose: A social and support group created to learn about soial issues and advocate for equality and justice.
Activities: Monthly meetings and activities.
Eligibility: Open to all students.
Finances: Annual Dues.
Responsbilities: Attend monthly meetings and required events. Participate in anti-bullying day.
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Drumline
Lesley Gent, M.M. - Moderator
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.
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E-Gaming
David Buttacavoli, M.Ed. - Moderator
Purpose: The CMCP E-Gaming club offers students a chance to develop communication skills and build teamwork as they compete against each other and other local schools through various video games. Students will practice against each other and improve their skills before competing against other schools through a virtual platform. Students are offered an opportunity to play with their friends as they grow individually and as a team before using their skills to play matches on their video game systems.
Eligibility: All skill levels are welcome to join.
Activities: Weekly practices (in-season and off-season), online competitive matches with local schools, friendly tournaments within the club.
Finances: None
Responsibilities: Maintain eligibility; Remain in good academic standing; attend practices regularly; attend weekly gameday matches.
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Interact Club
John Monaco, M.Th. & M.Div. - Moderator
Purpose: To provide opportunities for our youth to work together in a world fellowship dedicated to service and understanding.
Activities: Service projects including the Adopt-a-Family food drive. Fundraising events and drives for our local and global communities.
Eligibility: Open to all students.
Finances: Annual dues.
Responsibilities: Attend meetings and participate in the activities sponsored by the club.
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Key Club
Cleopatra Cedeno-Fiorella - Moderator
Purpose: To provide opportunities for students to participate in leadership, as well as to serve their community.
Activities: Key Club convention, Kiwanis Horses, Kiwanis International Luncheons, Kiwanis Annual Pancake Breakfast, fservices for the poor or homeless, services for special children, and other school functions as the need arises.
Eligibility: Open to all students willing and wanting to serve their community.
Finances: Annual Dues
Responsibilities: Participate in one major project per quarter.
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Mainstage
Benjamin Gleichauf, M.S. - Moderator
Purpose: CMCP’s after school theatre club runs in conjunction with the school’s chapter of the International Thespian Society (the honor society for theatre).
Activities: The club has a variety of purposes and activities that are intended to immerse the student in everything in theatre such as acting, auditioning, voice, movement and dance, and technical design through rehearsals, meetings, master classes, field trips, and workshops. Opportunities are also given to students to compete in the International Thespian Society’s district and statewide competitions to represent the talents of CMCP in the greater Florida community.
Eligibility: Open to all students.
Finances: No dues.
Responsibilities: Participation in monthly meetings and in school productions are mandatory. Students wishing to join the International Thespian Society must participate in the MainStage Club, complete a set number of hours working on after school productions, and pay a one-time initiation fee of $35.00.
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Mock Trial
TBD - Moderator
Purpose: To provide an opportunity for hands-on simulation of civil and criminal courtroom procedure and legal concepts/terminology.
Activities: To mock or “model” the U.N.’s role-playing, debate according to the rules of Parliamentary Procedure, and travel to an annual Model U.N. Conference like the hosted by Harvard University in Boston, MA.
Eligibility: Open to students in grades 10, 11 and 12. Application and interview required; must receive approval by club moderator.
Finances: Students pay for trip expenses (airfare, hotel, some meals, conference fees and local travel).
Responsibilities: Attend weekly meetings.
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Model UN
TBD - Moderator
Purpose: To provide an opportunity for hands-on simulation of global issues and negotiation towards solutions in world affairs/international relations.
Activities: To mock U.N.’s role-playing, debate according to Robert’s Rules. Travel to Harvard’s Model United Nations Conference.
Eligibility: Open to students in the 10th, 11th and 12th grades; interview required; must receive approval from moderator.
Finances: Students pay their own expenses. Price includes airfare, lodging, some meals, and local travel.
Responsibilities: Attend weekly meetings.
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Robotics
Guru Shivram - Moderator
Purpose: To give students an opportunity to work with others in a spirit of collaboration and gracious competition to solve real world problems using computer controlled robotic systems.
Activities: Monthly meetings and building sessions.
Eligibility: Open to all students.
Finances: Annual dues.
Responsibilities: Attend monthly meetings and activities.
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Science Olympiad
Mya Montalvo, M.A. - Moderator
Purpose: The Science Olympiad Club offers students a unique opportunity to explore and develop an interest in STEM. Although challenging, the club aims to enhance science education by providing a fun and engaging experience for students to learn actively.
Activities: With over 20 events, students can engage in hands-on, interactive, and inquiry-based activities in design, engineering, and more. Students can develop teamwork, problem-solving, and collaboration skills by participating in club activities and competitions. The events include testing scientific knowledge, process skills, and practical applications.
Eligibility: Open to all grade levels.
Finances: Annual dues $35.00.
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Speech & Debate Club
Shawn Michaelson, J.D. - Moderator
Purpose: To provide an opportunity for the practice of agrumentative skills and public speaking in a debate competition environment.
Activities: To represent CMCP in various debate styles and tournaments starting with the annual Broward County competition hosted by the local Forensics League.
Eligibility: Open to students of all grade levels. Selection to compete contingent upon commitment and try-out Process; must receive approval by club moderator.
Finances: Students pay dues to pay for competition fees and transportation to and from competitions.
Responsibilities: Attend weekly meetings.
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Student Ambassadors
Luigina Billisi, M.S. '93 - Moderator
Skylar Millican - Moderator
Purpose: The Student Ambassador Program is a voluntary, public relations program developed to assist with the promotion of CMCP through various school events and activities involving prospective students, parents, and alumni. Student Ambassadors are a dynamic team of student leaders dedicated to representing CMCP in its best light.
Acitivities: Our student Ambassadors represent and promote the school at special events ranging from Open House to the middle school events.
Eligibility: Open to sophomore, junior, and senior students who exhibit good manners and proper etiquette.
Finances: None.
Responsibilities:
1) Providing visitors a realistic glimpse of the CMCP experience with an overview of programs provided, academics, student life, facilities, and school atmosphere developed in the Marianist charism.
2) Developing relationships with prospective students through recruitment activities.
3) Ability to speak publicly in regard to the positive experiences of CMCP.
4) Assisting various departments within the school when needed.
5) Welcome parents, students, and prospecitve students to the campus.
6) Providing 20 hours of service strictly to CMCP through this program.
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Student Government Association (S.G.A.)
Heather Wiseman, M.A. - Moderator
Skylar Millican - Moderator
Purpose: To provide a forum for students’ voices to be heard. To create leadership opportunities where student ideas for change are considered for implementation.
Activities: The planning and execution of school wide events such as the events of Homecoming Week.
Eligibility: Students who are in good disciplinary standing may run for a student government position.
Finances: None.
Responsibilities: Attend all S.G.A. meetings and activities.
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Women Engaged
Caytie Lagrange, M.A. - Moderator
Luigina Billisi, M.S. '93 - Moderator
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.
Activities: Five topics of leadership presentations per year opened to the full student body. Each presentation will have an introduction, guest speaker, small group break-out session, big group reporting back; one service project together per year, one leadership building activity, Christmas gift exchange, and a workshop for the leaders.
Eligibility: Open to all female students.
Finances: Students pay for their own expenses.
Responsibilities: Attend monthly meeting and retreat events.
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Yearbook
Christine Wehnes, M.Ed. - Moderator
Purpose: To teach graphic communication through the production process and to create a lasting memento of the students’ years in high school.
Activities: All aspects of yearbook production, including layout and design, copy writing, and photography.
Eligibility: Open to students in grades 9-12; interview required; must receive approval from moderator.
Finances: Annual dues.
Responsibilities: Must be willing to meet deadlines; conduct interviews; write copy and captions; take photographs as needed at major school events; design layouts using E-Design.
