Clubs & Organizations

Student Council

Students who meet discipline and academic standards are invited to run for Student Council. Elections are held each year. Members can be identified by their blue ribbons which are worn to remind all members of the Student Council oath. They must go beyond expectations in offering service to Hallahan.

National Honor Society

Invitations to this organization are granted to juniors and seniors who have exemplary academic records. In addition to maintaining the academic integrity, NHS members are called to give service to the school and community.

Honor Societies

Induction is granted to students who meet and exceed academic requirements specific subject areas. Our Honor Societies include: Sociedad Honoaria Hispanica, Spanish Honor Society; Societe Honoraire de Francais, French Honor Society; and Mu Alpha Theta, Math Honor Society.

Model U. N.     View Cub Website

Moderator:  Mr. Anthony Polselli

At club meetings we will discuss national and world events, and learn how to present our ideas and debate. There are several Model U.N. competitions each year, where we will be given specific topics and assigned a nation to represent, so that we can compete against other schools in the area.

Mathletes

Members compete in meets where their mathematical skills are tested against teams from other high schools. Competitions include individual and group events.

Science Club

Our Science Club is open to all students interested in exploring topics in science outside the classroom.

Writing Club

This group shares a love for writing. They create short stories, poems, lyrics, etc.

AASA (African American Student Association)   View Club Webpage

Moderator:  Mrs. Sheetz

This group seeks to promote awareness and pride for all cultures while focusing on African American heritage.

Asian Culture Club

The Asian Culture is open to all students interested in learning more about the traditions, events and cultures of Asia.

Polish Club   View Club Webpage

Moderator:  Mrs. Sheetz

Also open to all students, this cultural club concentrates on learning about the Polish traditions.

RALY   View Club Webpage

Moderator:  Mrs. Sheetz

RALY members meet to discuss teen issues and focus on learning to love and respect themselves and others.

Kairos Leaders

Select seniors are invited to be Kairos leaders after attending the powerful 4-day Kairos Retreat during their junior year. After careful preparation and prayer, these students minister to their peers by leading the retreat.

CSC (Community Service Corps)

CSC members participate in many projects including visits to Assisi House, food drives, soup kitchens, Broad Street Run, Aids for Friends, and many other outreach programs.

SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)

This group meets to discuss destructive behaviors. With the goal of educating and persuading their peers away from such behaviors, SADD members orchestrate the Prom Promise & Anti-Smoking campaigns.

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Club Otaku

Moderator: Mrs.  Kathleen Sharp

We are a club that likes to explore the different types of Japanese animation and pop culture. We encourage intercultural relations between American and Japanese cultures. We explore anime, manga, fan fiction, video games, AMV (Anime Music Videos) and cosplay. We also learn the Japanese language in order to gain better understandings about the similarity and difference between the two cultures. We learn some unique Japanese dances as well. All are welcome!

Ambassadors

Ambassadors help with recruitment efforts such as Eighth Grade Day, Grade School visits, High School Nights and Open Houses.

Respect Life Club     View Club Website

Moderator:  Mr. Anthony Polselli

Through group discussions, guest speakers, awareness projects and activities, members put their beliefs into action.

The Handmaids of Mary

Celebrating their devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, group members meet weekly to pray and share their experiences.

Dramatics

Each year a musical production entertains audiences in true theatric style. Professional directors, sound and stage crews, choreographers, costume & set-designers and musicians collaborate to enhance the students’ performance.

Stage Crew

Members work to coordinate scenery changes, lighting cues and sound production for our school musical.

Hallahan Day Show

Each year, members of the Senior Class work together to write, plan, practice and perform the beloved Hallahan Day Show.

Concert Band

In conjunction with daily music lessons, the band practices under careful direction and performs at school liturgies, events & concerts.

Chorus

From traditional liturgical hymns to contemporary songs, this talented group brings a prayerful power to Hallahan liturgy. They also perform at the Christmas and spring concerts each year.

HTV (Television)

Every morning, there is an HTV broadcast. Students can work behind the camera or as anchor-women to produce this important news show.

Sand Script (Newspaper)

Student reporters write and edit quality articles for the school newspaper.

Silver Sands (Yearbook)

Hallahan’s yearbook is a first-rate publication. Students learn basic design and layout concepts, write and edit text, select and crop pictures and also, promote and sell the book.

Hourglass (Literary Magazine)

The magazine contains quality student writing and poetry in addition to student artwork. Poets, editors and artists work together with faculty moderators to produce this truly artistic and inspiring project.