Get Involved!
More than 85% of the students at West Catholic are involved in athletics or extracurricular clubs and organizations. Take advantage of the unique clubs, organizations and worldly experiences that we have to offer.
Art Club
The Art Club generally does one art-related activity per month. These activities can be service-oriented (ex. decorating bags for Kids’ Food Basket), educational (ex. visiting an art museum), or just plain fun (ex. learning to tie-dye)! The club changes every year based on the gifts and talents of its members. Advisor: Lisa Nawrocki |
Equestrian
Advisor: Kyra Hannah [email protected] |
Esports
West Catholic competes in Rocket League, Fortnite, League of Legends, Valorant, Super Smash Bros and Apex Legends. No matter which one is your favorite, the esports club is the place for you! Advisor: TBA **West Catholic also offers an 8-week competitive middle school program in the spring (Knockout City and Rocket League) as well as a middle school summer camp!** |
FIRST Robotics
The FIRST Robotics Competition is the ultimate Sport for the Mind. In just six intense weeks, students must raise funds, design a team “brand,” hone teamwork skills, and build and program industrial-size robots to play a difficult field game against like-minded competitors. Volunteer professional mentors lend their time and talents to guide each team. Each season ends with an exciting FIRST Championship. Advisor: Cindy Brown |
Garden Club
Garden Club is a group of students who meet to improve the beauty of the school, enjoy fellowship and pursue individual projects related to gardening. They have helped to maintain a rain garden, planted flowers for Mary, set up a hydroponics system and grown tomatoes. Garden Club is open to all students and all suggestions! Advisor: Molly Bergman |
Investment Club
The Investment club was started by students for students who are interested in discovering how to make sound financial decisions. It focuses on the tools available to students for investing, what can be done now for a student’s financial future, and what types of financial investments are most beneficial depending on the factors occurring in the economy. Students also study different career paths that involve their interest in investing.
Advisor: Tony Fischer |
Jazz Band
With infectious energy and skillful improvisation, our talented musicians breathe life into classic and contemporary jazz performances. The Jazz Band can be heard at both West Catholic and community events. Advisor: Darren LaPrise |
Life Force
Life Force is a group of motivated students charged with putting on the Life Force Retreat each spring Advisor: Josh Kohane |
Liturgical Choir
Dedicated to the art of liturgical music, our choir enriches Masses and faith-filled gatherings with their harmonious voices. Advisor: Joe Houdek |
Math Competition Groups
West Catholic students have the opportunity to use their skills and knowledge to compete in Math challenges at the state, national and even international levels. Competitions include MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge and Math Field Day (University of Michigan). Advisor: Becky Cortes |
Morning Adoration Club
Before the beginning of each school day, students have the opportunity to participate in eucharistic adoration in the school’s St. Maria Goretti Chapel. Advisor: Josh Kohane |
National Honor Society
The National Honor Society is comprised of junior and senior students who, by virtue of their academic record and community activities, are invited to apply for membership. Each member is required to do 10 hours of tutoring in addition to attending meetings and other activities Advisor: Rebecca Cortes |
Peer Advocates
Peer Advocates are students dedicated to serving as leaders and sharing their faith through class retreats, Household activities and daily interactions with classmates. Additionally, these students help welcome and transition incoming freshmen. Advisor: Josh Kohane |
Podcast Club
The Podcast Club allows students to develop communication skills and learn how to effectively share their thoughts and ideas with a wider audience. All necessary tools and resources are provided to produce high-quality podcasts. Guidance and feedback are offered by experienced mentors. Advisor: Jeff Bailey |
Priestly Discernment Group
The Priestly Discernment Group is a group of young men bound together in the brotherhood of Christ who together discern the will of the Lord for their lives and are open to the possibility of entering the seminary after high school. Advisor: Josh Kohane |
Quiz Bowl
Quiz Bowl is an academic competition covering a variety of academic disciplines and popular culture. Team members prepare for competitions with friendly practices and then compete against other schools in local, league and statewide tournaments. Advisor: Pat Nugent |
Rotary Club
Each year, two juniors and two seniors participate in Rotary Interact – an organization that promotes service, integrity and the advancement of world understanding, goodwill and peace through the fellowship of business, professional and community leaders. Participants are selected by the School Counseling Department. Advisor: Diane Ysasi |
Rugby
West Catholic competes on a combined team with Catholic Central High School Advisor: Nick Iacovoni |
Safe Haven
Safe Haven is open to any current students or staff members who want to spend time together to grow in friendship. Advisor: Jill Annable |
Sideline Cheer
Sideline Cheer takes place in the fall with participants engaging crowds and uplifting our sports teams. Advisor: Anna Ramirez |
Students for Life
Students for Life promotes the pro-life message in our school and in the greater community. Club members volunteer at HELP Pregnancy Center and other pro-life events, take part in educational opportunities, sponsor pro-life activities at the school and attend the March for Life. Advisor: Pat Nugent |
Women's Discernment Group
The Women’s Discernment Group is designed so that young women can enjoy fellowship, prayer and other activities that help them discern God’s will for their station in life. Whether this station is consecrated religious life, married life or single life, friendships that are based on love for Christ or others provide support for the journey. Advisor: Carolyn Hathaway |
Women's Leadership Group
The Women’s Leadership Group allows young women to explore various career paths in West Michigan. Through partnerships with local businesses, our students can shadow professionals and learn valuable techniques for leading diverse groups and understanding the workforce. Students must apply to this group the year prior to becoming a member. Advisor: Megan Eversman |
World Language Club
World Language Club celebrates different cultures throughout the world. Advisor: Gloria Coste de Falk |
Writing Club
More information coming soon Advisor: Carolyn Hathaway |