MUSIC

CANTORS
Mr. Phil Lortz & Mrs. Marianne Gray, moderators
open to: students in grades 7-8

The Choristers contribute their vocal and musical talents to enhance our parish’s Christmas Eve Mass. Students have the opportunity to sing in a choral setting and participate in the Holy Mass.

Choristers begin rehearsals in October and meet on Wednesdays from 3 pm – 4 pm. until Christmas

HONOR CHOIR
open to: students in grades 4-8

The Honor Choir joins with other students from the diocese.  They prepare songs to sing at a Diocesan all day event culminating in a concert.

Honor Choir meets weekly. Exact times vary year to year.

MUSICAL
open to: students in grades 7-8

A musical is performed every other year. There are three performances: one for students during the school day, Friday at 7pm, and Saturday at 7pm.
Rehearsals begin after school in late November: M, T, Th 3–5pm. The performance is in spring.

TALENT SHOW
open to: students in grades 4-8

The Talent show takes place in late January on the Friday of Catholic Schools Week. Auditions take place in December, and students prepare their acts independently. There are 2 full rehearsals prior to the show.

SCHOOL BAND
Mr. Jim Swanson, moderator
open to: students in grades 5–8

Students in grades 5-8 may opt to take band in place of their regular music classes. The students gather on Mondays and Tuesdays during school hours to rehearse, and their work is graded as a normal special class. The band gives two concert performances at Bishop Watterson HS every year—joined by students from other Watterson feeder schools. The students must rent their instruments and there is a band fee.

ACADEMICS & COMPETITION

BATTLE of the BOOKS
Mrs. Chris Woodland—moderator
open to: students in grades 7-8

Battle of the Books is a team competition in reading between diocesan schools that takes place every year in spring. Students prepare a year in advance by reading books from a selected list. In May, Saint Andrew students compete against other Catholic schools in a series of quizzes that test the students' comprehension and retention.

MATH COUNTS
Mr. Scott Jeggle, moderator
open to: students taking 7th & 8th grade math (there is a participation fee)

Math Counts is a national mathematics problem-solving club that challenges students to solve problems quickly. Each season culminates in a city-wide competition at Columbus State.
Math Counts begins in late September and continues through mid-February. The group meets one morning a week before school (7:00 am – 7:45 am) —with donuts!

QUIZ TEAM
Mrs. Sarah Schmitt, moderator
open to: students in grades 6-8 (there is a participation fee)

Quiz Team uses National Academic Quiz Tournament question packets to participate in friendly trivia competitions.  The team meets weekly.

FAITH & LEADERSHIP

SAFETY PATROL
open to: students in grades 4-8

Our Safety Patrol promotes the safety of younger students who walk home from school. Students who join, assist our school staff in guiding students across the intersections at Reed and McCoy Roads.

STUDENT RELIGION COMMITTEE
Ms. Katie Cappello —moderator
open to: students in grades 4-8

The Student Religion Committee meets during school hours to create informative videos and presentations for their classmates during the seasons of Advent and Lent. Videos involve performing and skit writing. Videos are broadcast to all students during religion classes or lunchtime.

STUDENT COUNCIL
Mrs. Natalie Bookheimer —moderator
open to: students in grades 6-8

Student Council teaches middle school students the responsibilities of leadership, including listening, planning, and problem-solving.

CUB SCOUTS
Dr. Steve Berling & Dr. Sal Savona, supervisors
open to: boys in grades K-5

Scouting builds young students into leaders. In addition to outdoor adventures, skills like first-aid, knot-tying, internet safety, and cooking are taught. Activities include pinewood derby, camping, service projects, meeting the community (police officers, firefighters, etc.), hiking, Church tours, campfires, and more.
Pack meetings are once a month. Den meetings are once a month or more.

SCOUTING AMERICA
Mr. Eric Messerly, Scoutmaster
open to: boys in grades 6-8

Boy Scouts take the scouting experience to an advanced level. Outdoor camping is the focus, augmented by exercises in community service, first-aid, and internet safety. Activities include: camping, service projects, guest speakers, hiking, church tours, campfires, and more.
Pack meetings are once a month. Den meetings are once a month or more.