Saint Lawrence Academy offers a wide variety of clubs for its student body.  Clubs offer a venue for students to become involved in endeavors which match their interests or talents. Through participation in these clubs, students have opportunities to learn leadership skills, meet new people, and participate in a variety of social events.

Students have the opportunity each year to propose new clubs.  Students can develop a club concept, recruit a faculty moderator, enlist student participants, and present a formal proposal to the Director of Student Activities and the Student Council. If approved, the club will make its debut the next school year.

The current list of clubs at Saint Lawrence Academy is as follows:

Ambassador Club 

Ambassadors is a service organization comprised of sophomore, junior and senior students who are chosen to represent Saint Lawrence Academy at school activities such as Open House, Welcome Brunch, and middle school visits.  Ambassadors also serve as shadow greeters and help the Admission Office during the application process by acting as hosts during student interviews.  Ambassadors are selected at the end of each school year to serve the following year.

Freshmen and sophomore students are encouraged to serve as shadow hosts to eighth grade students who spend the morning visiting campus.  Shadow hosts must maintain good grades and a clean discipline record.  They can receive service hours for their participation as hosts.

Moderator:  Mrs. Mary Dixon and Mr. John Bennett
Email:  mdixon@saintlawrence.org and jbennett@saintlawrence.org

Anime Club

Do you enjoy reading, watching and writing anime?  Are you a connoisseur of anime?  Do you want to share your passion of the genre with others?  It is a place to socialize, draw manga, watch animation, and share snacks.  All students with an interest in anime or Japanese culture should consider joining the club.

Moderator:  Mr. Richard Louie
Email:  rlouie@saintlawrence.org

 Bowling Club

This club is for bowlers of all abilities.  It is a purely social club that meets once a month at Moonlite Lanes in Santa Clara.  The approximate cost is $8 for each outing, and students are required to provide their own transportation to and from the lanes.  Here's a chance to hone your bowling skills and improve your boasting rights.

Moderators:  Mr. Kevin Carroll
Email:  kcarroll@saintlawrence.org

California Scholarship Federation (CSF)

The California Scholarship Federation (CSF) is a statewide honor organization whose purpose is to recognize students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement.  Qualifying for members is on a semester basis following a point system, which requires A's and B's in the most difficult classes.  All students are welcome to fill out an application after they have spent a full semester at Saint Lawrence Academy.  The California Scholarship Federation and the National Honor Society host joint social and community outreach activities.

In recent years, the California Scholarship Federation and the National Honor Society have hosted the Warm Clothing Drive, participated in  Trivia Game Nights,  provided final exam study tips, and played laser tag.

Moderator:  Mrs. Natalie Murphy
Email:  nmurphy@saintlawrence.org

Choir

Do you enjoy singing?  Is music an important part of your life?  Students attend choir two or three times a month in order to prepare and practice music for mass, concerts, Baccalaureate mass, and graduation.  Members learn the basics of vocal technique, two, three and four-part harmonies, and choral singing.

The choir hosts a Christmas concert each December and participates in the Fine Arts Festival each spring.

Moderator:  Ms. Mary Carroll
Email:  mcarroll@saintlawrence.org

Hockey Club 

The Saint Lawrence Academy Hockey Club competes in a recreational roller hockey league (Rollin' Ice) at the Silver Creek Sportsplex in San Jose.  The club was established in 1997 and first competed in an outdoor tournament at NHL Breakout in 1997.  Depending upon student participation, the club fluctuates between one and three teams competing in each of the three seasons during the school year.  Typically, the club fields two teams in each season and each team competes in a different division based on the skill level of the team.  The teams compete in the fall, winter, and spring seasons with each season comprised of ten games (including exhibition games) and playoffs.  The clubs allows everyone to participate regardless of skill level or experience.  At the beginning of each season, the coaches evaluate the players and place them on the appropriate team for their skill and commitment level.

To date, the Saint Lawrence Hockey Club has won over 12 championships in the various divisions of Rollin' Ice, including, most recently, the Fall 2009 and Spring 2010 Division II championships and Winter 2010 Division V championship.  An original member of the first club team in 1997, the Saint Lawrence Academy Hockey Club is coached by Hiroshi Chai.  He continues to be the club's only head coach in its 14 years.  Additionally, the Hockey Club hosts an annual alumni tournament that began in the 2009 -2010 school year.  In August 2010, the Alumni Team of 2004 - 2007 defeated the Alumni Team of 2008 - 2009 to win the second annual Seidler Club (named after the club's founding faculty moderator).

The Saint Lawrence Academy Hockey Club currently practices every Tuesday afternoon after school at Rollin' Ice at the Silver Creek Sportsplex.  Club meetings are every Friday at lunch in room 12 at Saint Lawrence Academy and game schedules are determined by Rollin' Ice each season but typically the games are held on Saturday.

Moderators:  Mr. Michael Seidler and Mr. Jason Ingebrigtsen
Email:  mseidler@saintlawrence.org and jingebrigtsen@saintlawrence.org

ICE CREAM Team 

The Saint Lawrence Academy ICE CREAM (Integrating Catholic Evangelization through Campus Religious Events and Ministries) Team is a club dedicated to creating quality campus ministry programs and other opportunities for the Saint Lawrence Academy community to grow together as one family.  Whether they are planning a prayer service, attending a social event, or casting their ballot for the next flavor of the month, ICE CREAM Teamers add to the unique flavor of the SLA campus each time they get together to share their thoughts and some of their favorite frozen treats.

ICE CREAM Team events have included:

• Campus Ministry Brainstorming and Student Input Meetings
• Halloween Pumpkin Carving
  
• Reconciliation, Prayer Service, and Liturgy Planning
  
• Ice Skating at Downtown Ice in San Jose
  
• Save our Shores Beach Clean-up
  

Moderator:  Mr. Martin Argenti

Email:  margenti@saintlawrence.org

Improv Team

Students practice acting without preparation by doing warm-ups, exercises, and scene drills.  Our Improv Team is based upon the Comedy Sportz model and we have in the past completed in the Comedy Sportz High School League.  If you consider yourself funny, flexible, and spontaneous, then consider joining the SLA Improv Team.

Moderator:  Ms. Mary Carroll and Mr. Alfred Duncan
Email:  mcarroll@saintlawrence.org and aduncan@saintlawrence.org

Interact Club 

Interact is a community service club that also works with other area schools to fund raise for an international charity project each year. In past years, the Saint Lawrence Academy Interact Chapter has raised funds for water purification systems, irrigation systems, and, most recently, Shelter Boxes.

Members of the Interact Club have participated in leadership conferences, Alzheimer's Walk, Beach Clean-ups, and a Penny War.  This is the perfect club for students who want to make a difference in their local and global communities.

Moderator:  Ms. Laura Stoll
Email:  lstoll@saintlawrence.org

International Club 

Are you interested in learning more about other cultures?  Do you like cultural celebrations?  Would you like to share your culture and beliefs with others in the Saint Lawrence Academy community?  Sign up for the International Club.

Moderator:  Ms. Marcia Reidhead
Email:  mreidhead@saintlawrence.org

Japan Homestay

The Japan Homestay Club encourages students to actively participate in the exchange program with Junshin Junior/Senior High School in Nagasaki, Japan either as visitors or hosts.  The club also explores and celebrates culture through art, food, and activities.  Club members plan activities for our Japanese guests, prepare gift bags to welcome our guests, and participate in our Junshin Welcome Ceremony.

Moderator:  Mrs.Amy Olein and Mr. Brien Noonan
Email:  aolein@saintlawrence.org and bnoonan@saintlawrence.org

Movie Club

The Movie Club is an opportunity for students to gather and relax - a break from homework and studying.  The club meets once a month to watch a selected movie, enjoy company,and have popcorn and other snacks.  All are invited to join.

Moderator:  Sr. Peggy Hurley
Email:  phurley@saintlawrence.org

National Honor Society (NHS)

National Honor Society is a nationally recognized honor society.  Qualified sophomores, juniors and seniors are nominated by faculty members for membership.  A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 grade scale is required as is leadership, service, character and scholarship.  After meeting these strict criteria, these standards must be maintained.  The National Honor Society participates in a number of social and community service activities throughout the school year, including providing peer tutoring, hosting the annual Warm Clothing Drive, and more.

Moderator:  Mrs. Natalie Murphy
Email:  nmurphy@saintlawrence.org

spirit commission

The Spirit Commission helps to build and support school spirit through activities, attendance at athletic events, and recognition of athletes and their contests.  If you have spirit, want to support your fellow classmates, and want to be a "true Celtic", then you should join the Spirit Commission.

Moderator:  Ms. Anne Meulman
Email:  ameulman@saintlawrence.org

Student Council

Student Council gives students a voice in determining school activities and environment.  It helps promote activities for the entire student body at Saint Lawrence Academy and fosters a positive environment throughout the school.  Elections for freshmen class officers are held in September while class elections for sophomores, juniors and seniors  and executive board are held in the spring.  Interested students may for class offices or executive board positions.

Moderator:  Mrs. Julie Tsutsui
Email:  jtsutsui@saintlawrence.org

Varsity Club 

The Varsity Club is looking for students who have school spirit and enjoy athletics.  Be a part of the school's Varsity Club where you can support fellow athletes, show school spirit, and enjoy some great athletic performances.

Moderator:  Mr. Joe Endaya
Email:  jendaya@saintlawrence.org