Student Organizations

MR. ANDREW LAUER, MODERATOR

The team participates in NSDA sponsored tournaments. As awards are earned on an individual tournament basis, students are encouraged to participate in one, two, or any number of the tournaments the school attends each year. Students must attend all the practices prior to the tournament. Student participants are welcome but not obligated to attend multiple tournaments if other activities do not permit. Most tournaments take place on Saturdays with some on Friday and Saturday. The Season runs from September to March.

MR. TREY BROUSSARD, MODERATOR

The Future Educators Association (FEA) is an extracurricular program designed to provide high school students with the opportunity to explore careers in education.  FEA is committed to recruiting promising students into the teaching profession by assisting them in examining a variety of related career opportunities.  FEA hosts guest speakers, participates in community wide activities related to teaching and education, and celebrates our teachers during national Teacher Appreciation Week.

MS. LESLEY BOWMAN, MODERATOR

The Math club, which meets every Friday afternoon after school, competes in math tests and/or tournaments which give members opportunities to improve their math skills. There is no cost, and membership is open to all students. The club is a member of the Greater Atlanta Math Examination League and meets approximately five afternoons a year at various schools or via internet competitions to compete with other schools.

MR. ELLIS THOMAS, MODERATOR

Through these activities, students actively participate in research and solution writing on an assigned country. Students compete at multi-school gatherings during the year as if they were actually members of the United Nations trying to get resolutions passed.

MS. LESLEY BOWMAN, MODERATOR

DR. LIBERTY HALL, MRS. LEYANNA MESSICK, AND MRS. CARY BLACKBURN, MODERATORS

More information to come.

MR. ROWE HUGGINS, MODERATOR

Philanthropy and Building Capital Club will be focused on presenting to students the benefits of sustainable investing- presenting to them the power of starting early in their investing careers, "buy and hold" strategies to build wealth through compound interest, and establishing financial plans to help them achieve their goals and provide for their future and their family's future. We will also look at sustainable investing by examining businesses that line up with our individual moral principles and how to research companies to find out if they are "doing the right thing" be it in addressing the environment, responses to equality issues in race and sex, and the traditional philantropic giving that our major corporations participate in. Overall, we will focus not only on personal financial well-being but also that our students can sleep at night, knowing that they have chosen investments that benefit themselves and also the world around us.

MRS. BRIGID BARTHOLOMAI AND DR. MARIAN ROSENBERG, MODERATORS

The RoboLions is a competitive VEX Robotics team. This team has a spirit of competition and inclusiveness. The team meets Monday-Thursday 3:10pm-6:00pm and some Fridays, August - March. Competitions are on Saturdays from October to February. Cost to join is $150. For information, please email Mrs. Bartholomai (link sends e-mail) or Dr. Rosenberg (link sends e-mail).

MR. BENNAN HAMILTON, MODERATOR

Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica promotes academic excellence in the study of Spanish, as well as cultural engagement with the Spanish-speaking community. Members must maintain high academic standards and must complete mandatory service hours within the local community. Please see Señor Hamilton for more information. 

MS. BRADY GWYNN, MODERATOR

The club meets twice a month on Tuesday's from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. and membership is open to all students interested in writing. The club offers a writing workshop experience that provides writers with support and inspiration.

MRS. KRISTIN KRAMER AND MR. ELLIS THOMAS, MODERATORS

The Diverse Student Union aims to amplify the voices of the underrepresented students in the SPX community.  This club recognizes the opportunity within the student body to implement changes to encourage acceptance of diversity of thought, culture, and race. We also make an effort to help connect the administration to the student body to improve the entirety of the St. Pius community.  

The club meets every other Monday.

MS. CARRIE STOCKARD, MODERATOR

The French Club meets every Monday from 3:05 until 4:00. We watch French movies or French television series followed by very informal discussions. We also share French snacks. There are no dues, and students of all levels and languages are welcome.

MRS. TRACEY BUOT, MODERATOR

The SPX Thespian Society an honor society for theatre students. Thespians recognize and honor students for their work in the theatre. SPX Theatre is the proud home for Thespian Troupe 9021. We meet on the 3rd Thursday of every month. August we meet on the 4th Thursday. We don't meet in February (Thespian Conference) and May (Dram Prom/Awards/Inductions). Students earn points by working on productions, ushering, crew etc. After 10 points students are eligible for induction. All inducted/active Thespians are eligible to attend the Georgia Thespian Conference which is held annually in early February. All students that love and support theatre are invited and welcome to attend our monthly meetings.

MRS. LAURA ROBERTSON, MODERATOR

The club promotes understanding of Roman civilization and culture and participates in the Georgia Junior Classical League Fall Forum in October and State Convention in April.

MS. VICTORIA MILLARD, MODERATOR

Spanish Club is open to all students to explore the different cultures of Spanish-speaking countries through food, film, and more.

MS. TORI WILLIAMS, MODERATOR

Anime club provides a means for students interested in anime and manga to gain a better understanding and appreciation for Japanese history and culture while appreciating the art and animation techniques that are unique to this art form.

MS. CORINNA BRANNON, MODERATOR

St. Pius X Art Association is a student run organization that meets every other week on  Thursdays after school. Our objective is to create work that is fun to make and to share our interest in art. In the Spring members participate in the Memory Project, which provides an opportunity for service hours and the SPX Annual Juried art show.

MRS. SILVIA GARCIA, MODERATOR

The Baking club provides students who want to explore an interest in baking and cooking the opportunity to share and develop their interest by sharing recipes, participating in contests, and trying out new recipes.

MRS. MEGGAN WILCAUSKAS, MODERATOR

Students gather monthly to choose a specific book to read and discuss.

MRS. MEGGAN WILCAUSKAS, MODERATOR

Students gather to play recreational chess.

MR. MIKE ABREU, MODERATOR

Chorus Club is a place for all students who enjoy singing and creating community to gather and make music together in a fun space. We will perform throughout the year at different school events. We meet on Tuesdays after school.

DR. EDYE SIMPSON, MODERATOR

Fashion Club is dedicated to students who are interested in learning more about the fashion industry/world of fashion and possibly even pursuing a career in the field.

MS. ASHLEY CURLETTE, MODERATOR

Photography is a complex art form that requires lots of attention to composition and form. At SPX Film and Photography club, we will help people to explore this activity through different themes. The Film and Photo club is a student-run afterschool club that allows students to participate in activities like photography and filmmaking. We will meet two Tuesdays a month.

MR. TIM McCAULEY, MODERATOR

The St. Pius X Catholic High School Fishing Club's mission is to catch big fish every time we hit the water, to improve ourselves on and off the water, to have fun, and most importantly, to do it in God’s name. Activities include fishing classes, casting lessons, fishing outings and service opportunities to keep our waterways clean.

MS. CARMEN SHYTLE, MODERATORS

The Game Club primarily plays Dungeons and Dragons, the world's largest and most popular collaborative storytelling game. Students get to explore worlds of their own creation, share stories beyond belief, and achieve the impossible. Creativity and empathy are at the heart of both this game and this club.

MR. DAVID SABINO, MODERATOR

Garden Club is a club open to all students who enjoy growing, or would like to try it for the first time. Garden Club seeks to create a community of gardeners who enjoy cultivating plants and beautifying God’s world. By learning more about gardening skills and techniques, this club promotes a healthy relationship with the world around us. We will plant flowers and herbs around the school, and grow and take care of them.

MRS. MARIE KSIONZYK AND MS. BRADY GWYNN, MODERATORS

The Girl Power Club is a safe space for students of all grades to support and celebrate the SPX female community. We focus on confronting issues with which teenage girls commonly struggle. This club spreads body positivity, female empowerment, and celebrates being a girl.

MS. ARLINE UMPIERRE AND MR. MATT WINESKI, MODERATORS

The Outdoor Club is designed to allow students to experience a variety of outdoor activities while also gaining more knowledge of various outdoor pursuits and appreciation for nature.  We plan a group activity about once per month, and these can include hiking, rafting, fishing, star-watching, etc.  We also meet regularly to discuss different topics such as cooking food outdoors, how to pitch tents, and other things that are of interest to students.  The Outdoor Club also organizes a larger, end-of-year activity such as caving, camping, or whitewater rafting.  Students are also involved in a service project each year which involves helping a local or state park with projects they need.  Club meetings occur about once per month.

MR. KEITH CORDELL, MODERATOR

The purpose of this group is to promote involvement in the technical aspects of theater and live-performance. The students become proficient in stage-lighting, live sound, set-building, equipment maintenance, stage-management, run-crew operations, and various other areas of theater technology.

Please see the Tech Crew page in the Arts section of this website.

MR. DENNIS RUGGIERO, MODERATOR

The World War II club begins its first year at St. Pius this fall. All students are welcome to discover, learn, and experience, the greatest and largest event in the last 120 years.
Students will learn through different mediums America’s involvement in both the Pacific theater and the European theater. Students will also learn about the personal sacrifices, losses, and ultimate victories from 1941-1945. This club will also ensure that students who participate will walk away feeling proud of the accomplishments that our men and women, and those on the homefront contributed to saving millions of lives, while at the same time defeating evil.

MRS. CARY BLACKBURN, MODERATOR

Yoga Club is a place for students to come and escape from the stressors of their daily lives. We plan to teach through YouTube, or a special guest. Some days will be more mind focused and other more stretch focused all while maintaining a nice balance of both. No experience is necessary, but if you have your own yoga mat, feel free to bring it in! If you are interested in joining, please contact Mrs. Blackburn (link sends e-mail). We look forward to seeing you!

MR. ROBERT CLOYD, MODERATOR

Main activities include orientation, freshman/sophomore dance, election of freshman council, homecoming, and Christmas gifts.

MRS. JEN SEDLACK, MODERATORS

The Jungle Club is a senior-led student group that supports our student-athletes at all sporting events. We demonstrate the culture of Pius' student body by being enthusiastic, respectful, and having good sportsmanship in all that we do.

MS. LAUREN CHATELAIN AND MRS. LINDSEY FARRELL, MODERATORS

Join the Junior Class Council to help in preparing for homecoming week activities, coordinating school spirit events, and most importantly ... planning prom! 
Please note the optional purchasing of class rings is available junior year, the decision to purchase a class ring rests entirely with student(s) and parent(s).

MR. MIKE ABREU, MODERATORS

Do you like to sing or play an instrument, Music Ministry is for you! The ministry that provides the musical leadership for in-school Masses, Music Ministry practices on Tuesdays before school and on the day of an All School Mass. Share your talent with the school and the Lord and have some fun singing and playing with your peers! Contact Campus Ministry if you are interested!

CAMPUS MINISTRY, MODERATORS

Women are the greatest supporter of other women.  This group aims to support, encourage, and walk with other woman on the road to Christ.

MS. VICTORIA MILLARD, MODERATOR

Main activities include homecoming, class picture for Senior Class Day, class t-shirts, pictures with Santa, Field Day, raffle, and senior gift presented to school at Awards Assembly.

MR. CHARLES HICKS AND MR. ANDREW LAUER, MODERATORS

Main activities include freshman/sophomore dance, homecoming activities, freshman orientation and party, and Christmas gifts.

MR. IAN LABRECK, MODERATOR

The objectives of the SPX Student Council are:

Provide a forum in which students can address school-related issues that affect their lives;
Maintain a continuous flow of communication between students, faculty members and administrators;
Offer a year-long program of social functions and community involvement projects for students;
Provide leadership training for students in the duties and obligations of responsible citizenship, using the school environment as the primary training ground.

MRS. REBECCA ROSE, MODERATOR

The Friends of Refugees club works with the Friends of Refugees organization in Clarkston where they focus on helping refugees build their lives in the United States. We will volunteer monthly within the refugee community and we will meet to work on different projects to show our support to our neighbors. We will meet on Tuesdays either before or after school.

MR. MATT LAMMERS AND MS. TORI WILLIAMS, MODERATORS

The club promotes environmental conservation action and educates members and school community about environmental concerns. Membership is open to all interested students at a cost of a $2 membership fee; a meeting is held once a week.

DR. LIBERTY HALL, MRS. LEYANNA MESSICK, AND MRS. CARY BLACKBURN, MODERATORS

More information to come.

MRS. KAROLINE BRENNAN, MODERATOR

The P.A.Y.S. club, Pius at your Service, provides a monthly service project opportunity for the St. Pius X community to include students, alumni, and families. The club is a collaboration between St. Pius X students and the St. Pius X Alumni Association.

MRS. AMY WILLIAMS, MODERATOR

The Random Acts of Kindness group works to spread joy and support throughout our school community. Our group activities may include creating cards for injured students, making locker signs to support students involved in Fine Arts or who compete in extracurricular activities. The club will also plan service opportunities for our group. We meet twice a month on Wednesdays after school in room 109.