Clubs

List of 7 items.

• Academic Clubs

  Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)

  • Purpose: To learn about business operations, including finance, marketing, and management.
  • Membership: Application to the national organization
  • Activities: Manage two small business operations i.e., Turkey Tourney T-Shirt Business and the Ted Drewes Fundraiser Business. Participate in online business competitions, attend FBLA District Convention, and sponsor guest speakers on business practices at monthly meetings based on club leadership and members' involvement.
  • Club Moderator: Chip Thompson
  • Meeting Time: During Knight Time; please see the moderator.

  National Honor Society (N.H.S.)
  

  • Purpose: To provide students an opportunity to give service to the school and community. It also assists students in gaining a positive attitude toward service and working as a team on service projects.
  • Membership:
  • Section 1: Membership in this chapter is an honor bestowed upon deserving students by the faculty and shall be based upon the criteria of scholarship, service, leadership, and character.  
  • Section 2: Membership in this chapter shall be known as active and graduate. The graduate members have no vote. Active members become graduate members at graduation.
  • Section 3: Eligibility
    • Candidates eligible for selection to this chapter must be members of the sophomore, junior, or senior class.
    • To be eligible for selection to membership in this chapter, the candidate must have been enrolled for a period equivalent to one semester at SFBHS.
    • Candidates eligible for election to the chapter shall have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.7 on a 4.0 scale.
    • After meeting the grade level, enrollment, and GPA standards, candidates shall be considered for their service, leadership, and character.
    • Candidates' service hours must meet or exceed 12.5 hours per semester attended at Borgia. 
    • Club Moderator: Mrs. Houlihan
    • Meeting Time: During Knight Time; please see the moderator.

  Scholar Bowl
  

  • Purpose: To match our students’ knowledge of Social Studies, Math, Science, Art, Music, and English against other schools in our area.
  • Membership: The club is comprised of a Varsity and Junior Varsity Team. The club is open to students of all grade levels.
  • Activities: Competitions against other schools occur late fall through the 2nd semester. 
  • Club Moderator: Mr. Andrew Allen
  • Meeting Time: During Knight Time; please see the moderator. Other clubs and/or class needs take precedence over these practices.

  
  Society of Thoughts, Ethics, and Philosophy (STEP)
  

  • Purpose:  Members of STEP will choose various writings that discuss the origin and definition of ethics, logic, reasoning, and more related to philosophy.  In accordance with these writings, group members will discuss their meanings and share their opinions while connecting these topics to real world situations or current events.  STEP encourages others to pursue their curiosity and ask deeper questions about the world and cultures.
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  • Club Moderator: Mr. Nathan Caldwell
  • Meeting Time: During Knight Time; please see the moderator. 

• Athletic Clubs

  Disc Golf Club

  • Purpose: To join in fellowship and friendly competition playing disc golf.
  • Membership:  Open to all students and faculty
  • Activities: Participating in Disc Golf tournaments
  • Club Moderator: Mr. Josh Rohlfing
  • Meeting Time: Please see the club moderator

  
  Fellowship of Christian Athletes

  • Purpose: To live the Gospel by participating in works of love and mercy for those most in need. “What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister has nothing to wear and has no food for the day, and one of you says to them, 'Go in peace, keep warm, and eat well,' but you do not give them the necessities of the body, what good is it? So also faith of itself, if it does not have works, is dead.” James 2:14-17
  • Membership:  Open to all students and faculty
  • Activities: Serving our community
  • Club Moderator: Mr. Spencer Unnerstall
  • Meeting Time: Please see the club moderator

  Trap Shooting Team 
  

  • Purpose: To introduce students to the sport of Clay Target shooting and develop individual shooting skills. The team's priorities are safety, fun, and marksmanship- in that order.
  • Membership: Open to all students at any level of shooting skill. MO Hunter's Certification is required.
  • Activities: Meet weekly at the Phoenix Center Tennis Courts to practice, learn, and compete
  • Club Moderator: Mr. Joe Renkemeyer
  • Meeting Time: Once a week, on Monday or Wednesday, at 5:00 pm, during the spring and fall seasons.

• Faith - Based Clubs

  Borgia Community Outreach Mission (BCOM)

  • Purpose: 
  • Membership:  Open to all students and faculty
  • Activities:  
  • Club Moderator: Mr. Gross
  • Meeting Time: During Knight Time; please see the club moderator

   

  Campus Ministry Council

  • Purpose: To allow student involvement in the planning and executing of student Eucharists, Penance Services, and other spiritual activities in the school community.
  • Membership: Open to all students.
  • Activities: Planning liturgies, prayer services, setting the school environment for the liturgical seasons, and spreading faith on Borgia's campus.
  • Club Moderator:  Grace Schlueter
  • Meeting Time: During Knight Time; please see the club moderator

  Christ Leaders in Faith (CLIF)
  

  • Purpose: The newly-formed CLIF Team comprises seniors entrusted with the privilege of being the cornerstone of the Campus Ministry program.
  • Activities: They are tasked with generating ideas to enhance the spiritual well-being of the school and bring those ideas to fruition. The Team assists in leading retreats and other faith activities throughout the school year.
  • Moderator: Grace Schlueter
  • Meeting Time: Please see a CLIF Team member or Mrs. Wunderlich

  Fellowship of Christian Athletes

  • Purpose: To live the Gospel by participating in works of love and mercy for those most in need. “What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister has nothing to wear and has no food for the day, and one of you says to them, 'Go in peace, keep warm, and eat well,' but you do not give them the necessities of the body, what good is it? So also faith of itself, if it does not have works, is dead.” James 2:14-17
  • Membership:  Open to all students and faculty
  • Activities: Serving our community
  • Club Moderator: Mr. Spencer Unnerstall
  • Meeting Time: Please see the club moderator

  Pro-Life Club

  • Purpose: To respect, protect and enhance life at every stage from conception to natural death
  • Membership: Open to all students
  • Activities: National Pro-Life March to D.C, Birthday Drive, meeting with our Missouri representatives to lobby Pro-Life, and other activities to promote a Pro-Life lifestyle
  • Club Moderator: Mr. Danny Strohmeyer
  • Meeting Time: Please see the club moderator

• Fine Art Clubs

  Art Club

  • Purpose: To cultivate an appreciation for the fine arts here at Borgia, to learn more about the world of art and artists, and to learn various techniques and use them in creative expression
  • Membership: Open to all students
  • Activities: Some planned activities of the club include fundraisers for new art supplies and setting up and taking down for the Art Fair. There will also be guest speakers that will talk about their various experiences in the art field.
  • Club Moderator: Ms. Kelly Fowler
  • Meeting Time: During Knight Time; please see the club moderator

  Borgia On Stage Society (BOSS)

  • Purpose: To learn, support, maintain, and run the theater program at St. Francis Borgia High School and to affiliate with the Missouri State Thespians and the International Thespian Society.
  • Membership: Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have participated in at least two full-length theatrical productions at Borgia and acquired at least ten participation points (approximately 100 hours of work in the theater).
  • Activities: Sponsor and run the annual summer Drama Camp, raise funds for the theater department, participate in the Missouri State Thespian Conference, participate in the International Thespian Festival, and attend various shows around the area, BOSS inductions, and awards ceremonies.
  • Cost: $35 for new inductees (includes membership in the International Thespian Society), $5 for returning members.
  • Club Moderator: Mr. Tim Buchheit
  • Meeting Time: During Knight Time; please see the club moderator

  Drama Club

  • Purpose: To encourage dramatics at St. Francis Borgia High School, to create awareness of the various opportunities both to participate in dramatic productions or to attend various productions in and around our area, and to gain certain expertise in the various areas of theater (stagecraft, acting, lighting, makeup, etc.).
  • Membership: Open to any or all students who are interested in theater. We encourage all members to participate in at least one production a year.
  • Activities: Fall plays, Spring Musicals, Club Meetings, Attending productions (at the Rep, Muny, ECC, Washington H. S., and of course, our own productions), and possible theater trips.
  • Club Moderator: Mr. Tim Buchheit
  • Meeting Time: During Knight Time; please see the club moderator

  Soul Singers
  

  • Club Moderator: Mr. Scott Rybolt
  • Meeting Time: During Knight Time; please see the club moderator

• Language Clubs

  German Klub

  • Purpose:  To learn more about German cultural activities. Service projects will also be performed.
  • Membership: Approval of moderator
  • Activities: Special activities would be planned around Oktoberfest, Christmas, and Maifest. Summer trips to Germany and exchange programs will be discussed monthly. A summer camp for prospective  German students can also be developed.
  • Club Moderator: Mr. Andrew Gross
  • Meeting Time: During Knight Time; please see the club moderator

  Spanish Club
  

  • Purpose: To learn about Spanish and Spanish-speaking countries
  • Membership: Open to anyone interested in learning about Spanish
  • Activities: Meet regularly to discuss and explore the cultures of different Spanish-speaking countries. Also, we have fundraisers.
  • Club Moderator: Mrs. Raab
  • Meeting Time: During Knight Time; please see the club moderator

• Leadership Clubs

  Spirit Leaders
  

  • Purpose: Spirit Leaders will promote good sportsmanship at all times, advertise the dates and times of sporting events, plan and run the various pep assemblies during the year, plan recognition weeks for the sports teams, judge sportsmanship at the varsity boy's basketball tournament and help with service activities such as March Madness collection, book collection, and Harvest Table.
  • Membership: Sophomore, junior, and senior members are selected from volunteers in the spring. Freshmen are chosen from volunteers in the fall. 
  • Club Moderator: Ms. Miles
  • Meeting Time: During Knight Time on Wednesdays

  Student Advancement Corps (StAC)

  • Purpose: To advance the School’s mission by creating unique and innovative philanthropic strategies that engage donors and students. Students assist the Advancement Office in educating our School and Borgia community on our “why” and communicate effectively the importance of their participation (time, talent, and treasure).
  • Membership: Open to all students. We encourage students to be active members of the group and participate in individual or group activities year-round.
  • Activities: Spirit Cart management, Borgia Giving Day, the annual Auction, 8th grade nights, Glow Bingo and Trivia Night, appreciation events, and the Advancement Office social media strategies
  • Club Moderator: Mrs. Cundiff/ Mrs. Apprill                            
  • Meeting Time: 4th Tuesday During Knight Time A; please see the club moderator

  Student Council (STUCO)

  • Purpose: Student Council members carry out a variety of social, educational, and service activities for the betterment of the school and community.
  • Membership: Elections are held for seniors, juniors, and sophomores in the second semester, previous to the term of office. Freshmen elections are held in the first three weeks of school. 
  • Activities: Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: freshman orientation, Homecoming, blood drives, spirit week, dances, coat drive, meals on wheels, and MUCH more! We are also active members of the Missouri Association of Student Council (MASC). Our entire council attends their annual district convention in the fall, our executive board attends the state convention in the spring, and some students go on to their summer workshop. Our activities earned us a Gold Honor Council Award through MASC this past year. 
  • Club Moderator: Mrs. Nicole Addison                          
  • Meeting Time: Please see the club moderator

• Special Interest Clubs

  Agriculture Club

  • Purpose: To create awareness of agricultural sciences, expose students to agricultural experiences, and provide information about educational opportunities and careers in the field of agricultural science.
  • Membership: Open to all students
  • Activities: Students may tour agricultural facilities and meet with various professionals in the agricultural science field.
  • Club Moderator: Heather Mallinckrodt                             
  • Meeting Time: Occasional Meetings, please e-mail Ms. Mallinckrodt at HMallinckrodt@mfa-inc.com for more information

  
  

  Borgia Organization for Women

  • Purpose: an organization open to all students who want to work to provide an ongoing, welcoming, and supportive place for females. This club is not meant to tear down or discriminate against male students but rather to place a heavier emphasis on lifting women up and reinforcing the female community within Borgia. This club will provide a strong and healthy female presence in the school community, create and encourage a supportive space for all grade levels and organize fun activities to carry out these goals.
  • Membership: Open to all 
  • Activities: 
  • Club Moderator: Ms. Rachel Thacker                      
  • Meeting Time: During Knight Time; please see the club moderator

  Chess Club

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  • Club Moderator: Fr. Tony Ritter
  • Meeting Time: During Knight Time; please see the club moderator

  
  HOSA- Future Health Professionals Club
  

  • Purpose: An organization for future health professionals in medicine and/ or research. The club will also focuses on a service project.  
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  • Club Moderator: Mrs. Johnson
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  Karaoke Club
  

  • Purpose:  Karaoke Club is a place where people who love to sing can gather together and share their passion for vocal music!
  • Membership: Open to all students, but we especially appreciate those who love to sing and have a passion for vocal music.
  • Activities: Members will gather in the band room to sing karaoke. Members will be able to choose any song, as long as it's school-appropriate.
  • Club Moderator: Mr. Rybolt
  • Meeting Time: Monthly, during Knight Time

  
  

  Knight Improv Club

  • Purpose: To promote and foster the art of improvisational acting. Students in Knight Club will be encouraged to step outside their comfort zone, practice speaking with purpose, learn to say “yes,” discover more about themselves, and become better listeners.
  • Membership: Open to all students
  • Activities: Members will practice improv every week and perform in up to four public performances per year. Eligibility for performances may be based on attendance, auditions, or both.
  • Club Moderator: Mr. Tim Buchheit
  • Meeting Time: During Knight Time; please see the club moderator

  Model UN
  

  • Purpose: Through the Model United Nations Club, students step into the shoes of ambassadors of United Nations countries. Students debate current issues on the organization's vast agenda. At conferences, participants prepare draft resolutions, plot strategy, negotiate with supporters and adversaries, resolve conflicts and navigate the United Nations rules of procedure – all in the interest of resolving problems that affect the world.
  • Membership: Open to all students
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  • Club Moderator: Mr. Nathan Caldwell
  • Meeting Time: During Knight Time; please see the club moderator

  Robotics Club

  • Purpose: To encourage knowledge of technology while having fun
  • Membership: Open to all students, but we especially appreciate those eager to learn and lovers of Legos and other building kits.
  • Activities: We build VEX robots! Robot parts come with instructions on how to build that you can choose to follow or not. The code is pre-made, but if you’d like to mess with it, feel free to. You don’t have to build your own robot, you can work with a team or use a prebuilt robot from a student formerly in the club. Once built, we will compete within our club on a playing field. As far as games go, we have several official games, or we can compete Battle Bots style.
  • Club Moderator: Mr. Woodcock
  • Meeting Time: During Knight Time; come in to build any time during Knight Time!