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
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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. Meetings: TBA |
Equestrian
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More information coming soon Meetings: TBA |
Esports
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West Catholic Esports is a competitive video game club for gamers. West 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! Meetings: 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!**
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FIRST Robotics
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The FIRST Robotics Competition is the ultimate Sport for the Mind. Student participants call it “the hardest fun you’ll ever have.” 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. Meetings: TBA |
House Council
House Council allows for development in key areas of leadership. Throughout the year, House Council is the force behind the many drives at West Catholic. Students develop plans of action and execution for food drives, blood drives and countless other student activities — including Household competitions and projects.
Meetings: TBA
Advisor: Tracy Byrne
[email protected]
Garden Club
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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! No green thumb required! Meetings: TBA |
Investment Club
More information coming soon
Meetings: TBA
Advisor: Tony Fischer
[email protected]
Jazz Band
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More information coming soon Meetings: Jazz Band meets on Mondays and Thursdays after school starting in December through the end of the school year. |
Life Force
Life Force is a group of motivated students charged with putting on the Life Force retreat, usually held in the spring.
Meetings: TBA
Advisor: Josh Kohane
[email protected]
Liturgical Choir
More information coming soon
Meetings: TBA
Advisor: Joe Houdek
[email protected]
Math Competition Groups
During the school year, 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
- Math Field Day (University of Michigan)
Meetings: TBA
Advisor: Becky Cortes
[email protected]
Morning Adoration Club
Prior to the beginning of each school day, students have the opportunity to participate in Eucharistic adoration in the Maria Goretti Chapel.
Meetings: TBA
Advisor: Josh Kohane
[email protected]
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.
Meetings: TBA
Advisor: Rebecca Cortes
[email protected]
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.
Meetings: TBA
Advisor: Josh Kohane
[email protected]
Podcast Club
*NEW* 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.
Meetings: TBA
Advisor: Jeff Bailey
[email protected]
Priestly Discernment Group
The Priestly Discernment Group is a group of young men, bound together in the brotherhood of Christ, that together discerns the will of the Lord for their lives and is open to the possibility of entering the seminary after high school.
Meetings: TBA
Advisor: Josh Kohane
[email protected]
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.
Meetings: TBA
Advisor: Pat Nugent
[email protected]
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.
Meetings: Students attend field trips and local Rotary meetings twice a month
Advisor: Diane Ysasi
[email protected]
*Participants are selected by the School Counseling Department
Rugby
West Catholic competes on a combined team with Catholic Central.
Meetings: TBA
Advisors: TBA
Safe Haven
Safe Haven is open to any current students or staff members who want to spend time together to grow in friendship. This is a safe meeting place that gathers weekly and it is not mandatory for members to attend on a regular basis.
Meetings: TBA
Advisors: Jill Annable
[email protected]
Sideline Cheer
Sideline Cheer takes place during the Fall.
Meetings: TBA
Advisors: Anna Ramirez
[email protected]
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 at other pro-life events, take part in educational opportunities, sponsor pro-life activities at the school and attend the March for Life.
Meetings: TBA
Advisor: Pat Nugent
[email protected]
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.
Meetings: TBA
Advisor: Carolyn Hathaway
[email protected]
Women's Leadership Group
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The Women’s Leadership Group provides the opportunity for young women to explore a wide array of career paths in West Michigan. Through partnerships with a variety of local businesses, our students are able to shadow professionals and learn valuable techniques for leading diverse groups and understanding the workforce. Meetings: TBA *Students must apply to this group the year prior to becoming a member |
World Language Club
World Language Club is a new club designed to celebrate the different cultures of the world. If you are interested in joining, just show up to an event. Events are posted in the announcements.
Meetings: TBA
Advisors: Gloria Coste de Falk
[email protected]
Writing Club
More information coming soon
Meetings: Every other Friday during Focus
Advisors: Carolyn Hathaway
[email protected]