Life at Mercy

STUDENT CLUBS

The school recognizes and approves the following clubs:

FRENCH CLUB

Purpose: To gain insight and knowledge about France and the Francophone World through various fun and interesting activities which focus on the French Culture. Students will have the opportunity to share their personal experiences and enjoy learning about the Francophone World outside the classroom.

Membership: Open to all students.

FRENCH HONOR SOCIETY

Purpose: To provide members with rich social and learning experiences and activities and to provide services to the school and community which further promote the study of the French language, history and culture.
Membership: The FHS is open ONLY to current members and second, third or fourth year language students who are qualified to join. Students must have a 3.4 GPA in French and a 3.2 GPA overall at the time of application and acceptance. Members are expected to participate in 75% of the activities sponsored during the year.  Attendance at all meetings is mandatory.

GREEN: Girls Reaching Environmental Enlightenment Now

Purpose: To make students aware of environmental issues and to provide them with information on sustainable living as well as opportunities to make a difference in the community through environmental service, beginning with the recycling efforts at Mercy.

Membership: Open to all students; it is required that members attend at least two of the four meetings each year. 

INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN SOCIETY

Purpose: To promote and strengthen theater arts at Mercy and to recognize students who have performed meritorious work in the Performing Arts Department.

Membership: Open to students who have participated in at least two Mercy productions in two different aspects (acting or crewing) of theater arts and have accumulated a minimum of 100 hours of excellent work according to the International Thespian Society’s guidelines. Members are required to participate in some way in both major Mercy productions as well as in the troupe’s activities. 

JUST PEACE

Purpose: To actively promote, within and beyond the school community, issues of world hunger, violations of human rights and other social issues. Just Peace will incorporate the activities of Bread for the World, Amnesty International and Pax Christi.

Membership: Open to all students. 

LATIN CLUB

Purpose: To encourage an interest in and appreciation of the civilizations of Ancient Greece and Rome, and to provide an opportunity for students to share their interests and to enrich their understanding of the ancient world.

Membership: Open to all students.

M-HUB PROJECT

Purpose: To build a central networking website that will connect students with adult experts throughout the Mercy community. The club offers opportunities for students interested in technology, marketing, or 21st century education. Members will be involved in data collection and sorting, as well as coming up with innovative ideas to promote the new club and website.

Membership: Open to all students.

MERCY WORKS

Purpose: Mercy Works is a pastoral ministry service club that provides social outreach to the Sisters of Mercy at McAuley Center. The club will visit the Sisters three times each semester. First semester sophomores and second semester freshmen may use the visits to fulfill their sophomore service requirement. All students may use the visits to fulfill MCAP service hours.

Membership: Open to all students. 

MODEL UNITED NATIONS

Purpose: MUN is an academic club which simulates issues at the United Nations.  Each participant represents a country and debates the policies of that country as they relate to world situations. Qualified students may attend out-of-town simulations.

Membership: Any student may join. Members must pay $10.00 dues each year, attend club meetings, participate in MUN sponsored functions and attend 2 local weekend simulations at Mercy and/or other schools. 

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

The National Honor Society at Mercy High School recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding scholarship, leadership, character, and service to the school community.  Seniors who have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.4, have 20 hours of verified in school or out of school service may be considered for membership.  Juniors may apply during second semester while seniors may apply first semester.  Guidelines are followed from the National Honor Society national handbook.

PASTORAL TEAM

Purpose: Members of the pastoral team are involved in the following three areas: worship, service and promoting the Mercy values throughout the building. This team consists of students and staff who offer their leadership in assisting with retreat planning, school liturgies and prayer services, special events such as food collections, clothing drives and outreach projects to service agencies.

Membership: Any interested student of any faith may become a member. The only requirements are attendance at scheduled meetings and participation in a pastoral team project. 

PRO-LIFE CLUB

Purpose: To promote and raise awareness of pro-life issues and events in the metropolitan area. This will be accomplished through discussions about abortion and other pro-life issues at club meetings. Club members will also communicate and advertise to the school at large what events are available outside of school (i.e. walks, rallies, concerts).

Membership: Open to all students.

SCIENCE CLUB

Purpose: To help coordinate science activities at Mercy; to provide opportunities for student exploration in the field of science including hands-on experience; to promote an enthusiastic approach to science. Members must pay $5.00 dues each year. Dues are used to pay for supplies for club activites and for guest speakers.

Membership: Any Mercy student who is interested in science and in furthering the purpose of the Science Club.

SPANISH HONOR SOCIETY

Purpose: To stimulate interest in and enthusiasm for the Spanish language and the various Hispanic cultures and to perform community service through a variety of activities.

Membership: The SHH (La Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica) is open ONLY to current members and sophomores, juniors and seniors who are enrolled in second, third and fourth year Spanish classes. Students must have a 3.4 GPA in Spanish and a 3.2 GPA overall at the time of application and acceptance. Members are expected to maintain the GPA’s mentioned as well as participate in 75% of the SHH activities each year. Attendance at club meetings is mandatory.

TECHNOLOGY CLUB

Purpose: To provide opportunities for students to explore technology and electronics. Students work with robotics and video creation as two of the main areas of exploration. The club’s meeting schedule is determined by projects and competitions.

Membership: Open to all students who actively participate. 

TRI-M MUSIC HONOR SOCIETY

Purpose: To strengthen the performing arts by recognizing achievements in music by individuals through their music class involvement at Mercy High School as well as their outside music study and performance experiences.

Membership: Open to students who are each registered for at least one semester of music classes each year at Mercy and who accumulate at least 40 points by being an active musician in school and in the community through private study, ensemble performing, competitions, etc. Members are required to participate in all Tri-M activities.

In addition to the above, the following organizations are active: High School Quiz Bowl Team and Forensics Team.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Through the framework of student government, Mercy strives to establish an informed community in which students, faculty, and administration contribute to decisions, policies, and activities.

STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS 2010 - 2011

CLASS OF 2011:

CLASS OF 2012:

CLASS OF 2013:

CLASS OF 2014:

President	Sam Bauer
Vice President	Lexi Kahler
Secretary	Danielle Abboud
Treasurer	Lauren Jackson
Class Rep	Katherine Powers
Human Relations Council	Amira Badr Lindsay Hiser Sabrina Jamil Monica Niehaus

Human Relations Council:

This Council has four representatives from each class plus a maximum of five at large positions. It is responsible for promoting positive human relations among the Mercy School Community. The council meetings are open to all students on their unscheduled time. Students are encouraged to bring issues that could cause disharmony or injustice in the school community to the attention of the council.

Each year HRC puts on an extraordinary ETHNIC BAZAAR. Ethnic Bazaar is a long standing tradition at Mercy in which we embrace and celebrate diversity. Food, fashion, fan-fare, dance, song, and poetry are all featured. See some snapshots from the 2009 ETHNIC BAZAAR ONE WORLD - ONE FAMILY.