SAINT VIATOR HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITY GUIDE 2018 2019
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SAINT VIATOR HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITY GUIDE
2018 – 2019
Mission of Saint Viator's Co-Curricular Program:
Saint Viator High School believes that by offering a variety of programs to students that
encourage them to achieve the highest standards, we are able to maintain an outstanding
reputation in all areas of education, activities and athletics.
The student activities program exists to support, complement and enrich the personal, social and
academic lives of our students. The activities program supplements a student's academic growth
by providing lifelong learning experiences and a greater opportunity to develop their interests,
talents and abilities beyond the classroom structure.
Goals:
• Extend and enhance student academic learning
• Provide opportunities for students' pursuit of established interests and development of
new interests
• Enhance the opportunity to develop responsibility, leadership, fellowship, cooperation
and self-direction
• Promote school spirit and pride
• Recognize students for many different types of achievement
• Provide for widespread participation by the entire student body
• Foster more effective teamwork and communication between students and staff
Meetings:
Meetings are scheduled before or after school, and during activity periods. Meetings are
announced through daily announcements, and they are posted on the digital message sign and in
various locations throughout the school.
Membership:
Any student may join many of these various activities by simply attending meetings and
participating in the activities of the club. Some organizations require tryouts, are by invitation
only, or are elected positions.
Eligibility:
1IHSA eligibility: As a member of the Illinois High School Association, Saint Viator High School
requires that each student must be passing 25 credit hours of school work per week (2.5 credits)
to be eligible for co-curricular activities. Teachers will evaluate a student's performance each
Wednesday while his/her sport or activity is in session. If the student is declared ineligible,
his/her period of eligibility will be a minimum of one week, beginning on a Monday and
concluding the following Sunday.
In order to practice or participate in a co-curricular activity or sport, students must be in
attendance no later than 10:00 a.m. or have an early dismissal no earlier than 1:00 p.m. on the day
of the activity.
Lion Code of Behavior
LIONS are young men and women of Saint Viator who pride themselves as students and
members of our community. They not only represent themselves and their families but also their
fellow classmates, the school, and their moderators and coaches. They will strive to be leaders
and conduct themselves in such a manner as to be praised as exemplary young men and women.
Student Pledge
“As a member of the Saint Viator High School community, I promise to conduct myself in a
manner that reflects positive Christian values. I will respect others at all times – my fellow
students, my parents(s)/guardian and teachers, coaches, and moderators. I will demand a 100%
effort of myself in the classroom and co-curricular activities. I will accept responsibility for my
own actions and report any threats or harassment of others, which endangers our school
community. I will follow the rules and guidelines in the Parent-Student Handbook. I make this
commitment to myself and to you, my classmates, to always be a Lion bringing honor to my
family, my school and myself.”
For further information contact:
Mrs. Anne Marie Lowery, Director of Student Activities
847.392.4050 ext. 267 or alowery@saintviator.com
2STUDENT CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS AND ATHLETICS
ACADEMIC-RELATED SERVICE
Chinese Club Ambassadors Club
French Club Campus Ministry Team
Italian Club Student Vision Project
Math Team Garden Club: Veggie Lions
Scholastic Bowl Team Recycling Corps
Science Club
Spanish Club: Una Gente SOCIAL INTERACTION AND
Speech Team SUPPORT SERVICES
LINK Crew
FINE ARTS SADD
Band Concert Band* Justice League
Drum Line
Jazz Band* SPECIAL INTERESTS
Musical Pit Orchestra
Pep Band Anime Club
Percussion Ensemble* Bass Fishing
Symphonic Band* Cahill Crazies
Chorus Music Ministry* Film Club
Concert Choir* Illustrators Club
Chamber Singers Investment Club
Treble Choir*
Orchesis Dance Company ATHLETICS
Theater Productions & Tech Crew Powerlifting Club
Fall Play Baseball
Musical Basketball – boys
*denotes academic course Basketball – girls
Cheerleading
JOURNALISM Cross Country – boys
“Viator Voice” / Newspaper Cross Country – girls
“Viatome” / Yearbook Field Hockey Club - girls
Football
Golf – boys
LEADERSHIP & HONOR Golf – girls
SOCIETIES Hockey Club
Mu Alpha Theta: Math Honor Society Lacrosse – boys
National Art Honor Society Lacrosse – girls
National Chinese Honor Society Competitive Dance
National French Honor Society Soccer – boys
National Honor Society Soccer – girls
National Italian Honor Society Softball
National Spanish Honor Society Swimming – boys
Student Council Swimming – girls
ICC: Inter-Class Council Tennis – boys
Senior Class Council Tennis – girls
Junior Class Council Track and Field – boys
Sophomore Class Council Track and Field – girls
Freshman Class Council Volleyball – boys
Tri-M Music Honor Society Volleyball – girls
Champions Club Water Polo – boys
Water Polo – girls
Wrestling
3STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
ACADEMIC-RELATED CLUBS
Chinese Club
The Chinese Club is open to all students who are interested in the Chinese culture and language.
Activities will include celebrations of the Chinese holidays and Modern World Language Week,
an International Fair, eating Chinese food, listening to Chinese music, watching Chinese movies,
learning calligraphy, and hosting trips to China every two years.
The Chinese Club usually meets during an activity period once a month. You don’t have to take
Chinese to be a member. Come to a meeting or contact Mrs. Zhang in room 208
(azhang@saintviator.com) for more information.
French Club
Students who would like to increase their knowledge and awareness of French in the world and
its customs and culture are invited to join the French Club. Activities include celebrating Modern
World Language Week, an International Fair, making and eating French food, learning songs,
watching movies, going to dinner at a local French restaurant, and hosting trips to France/Canada
every two years.
The French Club usually meets during an activity period once a month. You do not have to take
French to be a member. Come to a meeting or contact Ms. Klaw (lklaw@saintviator.com) for
more information.
Italian Club
Students who would like to increase their knowledge and awareness of Italy and Italian customs
and culture are invited to join the Italian Club. Activities include celebrating Modern World
Language Week, an International Fair, field trips, the Lyric Opera, and hosting trips to Italy every
two years.
The Italian Club usually meets once a month before school or during an activity period. For past
and future activities, go to the Italian Club web page under Activities and Clubs – Academics.
Come to a meeting or contact Ms. Rullo in room 202 (mrullo@saintviator.com) for more
information.
Math Team
Many Math Club members are also actively involved in the Math Team and math competitions:
• Illinois Math League, 6 times a year (held before school)
• ICTM Regional in February
• ICTM State Meet in May
• MTA Loyola University Math Contest in February
• Catholic Math League
• AMC National competition in February
4See Mrs. Nowak in room 235 (cnowak@saintviator.com) or Mrs. Brankin in room 240
(bbrankin@saintviator.com) for more information.
Scholastic Bowl Team
This team is an IHSA sponsored and regulated activity. Saint Viator belongs to the Metro North
League and competes against other teams using the IHSA format in topic areas of science,
history, geography, fine arts, literature, politics, and math. There are both varsity and junior
varsity teams, which meet on Wednesday mornings as well as on Thursday afternoons the weeks
of scheduled competitions. Our season is September through April. We also help moderate both
the 8th and 6th & 7th grade Saint Viator Scholastic Bowl tournaments and conducts the annual Pi
Day fundraiser. Students are invited to join Scholastic Bowl and attend tryouts in the fall.
Contact Ms. Miller in room 227 (jmiller@saintviator.com) or Mrs. Dias in room 108
(sdias@saintviator.com) for more information.
Science Club
Science Club provides a number of enrichment opportunities to cover a range of science interests
and is not a group solely for those planning a career in science. Many of our activities are
integrated with the STEM curriculum and allow for friendly competition among members. Some
possible activities are: egg drop competition, trebuchet design, mouse trap powered cars, and
model bridge engineering. Members can suggest projects for consideration.
Contact Mr. Peterson in room 105 (rpeterson@saintviator.com) for more information.
Spanish Club – Una Gente
Students interested in learning and experiencing more about the Spanish language and Spanish-
speaking cultures are invited to join Una Gente. Club members will participate in events that
promote Spanish and Latin American cultures, including concerts, sporting events, dinners,
Modern World Language Week, an International Fair, and hosting trips to Spain every two years.
Una Gente usually meets once a month outside of the Activity Period. Contact Mrs. Castellucci
in room 205 (castellucci@saintviator.com) for more information.
Speech Team
The Speech Team is a group of students with an interest in developing and crafting their public
speaking skills. Through meetings and practices, students cultivate specific skills such as
planning their dialogue, engaging audiences, listening to peers, and building confidence to speak
in front of a crowd. During the winter, the Speech Team competes in the IHSA Individual
Events. In the fall and spring, the Speech Team participates in off-season preparation and
intramural activities.
Contact Ms. O’Neill (moneill@saintviator.com) for more information.
5FINE ARTS
Band: Contact Mr. Genualdi in the Band Room (vgenualdi@saintviator.com) for more
information.
Concert Band: The Concert Band is second of the two wind ensembles at Saint Viator
High School. It is open to all grade levels and meets daily during the school day. This
ensemble performs at all school concerts and various festivals. Registration is open to all
who have had prior music experience. Please contact your counselor to enroll.
Drumline: The Drumline performs and plays an integral part at sporting events, school
events, and public outreach. Acceptance into the Saint Viator Drumline is by audition and
open to all students.
Jazz Band: The Saint Viator Jazz Band is an auditioned ensemble open to all grade
levels. This curricular ensemble meets outside of the regular school day. The Saint
Viator Jazz Band performs at school concerts, community events, and jazz festivals.
Members must be at a high level of proficiency on their instrument. Students interested
in joining should contact Mr. Genualdi (vgenualdi@saintviator.com). Auditions are
held in the spring of the preceding year and then students then register for this class.
Musical Pit Orchestra: The Pit Orchestra provides accompaniment for the school
musical. Auditions are in the fall. Rehearsals are November through February.
Pep Band: The Pep Band performs at home football and basketball games. The pep band
serves as an integral part of the Saint Viator Game Day experience. This ensemble
provides a needed energy for our fan base by creating a fun and spirited atmosphere.
Students interested in joining should contact Mr. Genualdi (vgenualdi@saintviator.com).
GO LIONS!
Percussion Ensemble: This ensemble is formed from each curricular band’s percussion
sections. Students interested in enrolling for this course, should contact Mr. Genualdi
(vgenualdi@saintviator.com).
Symphonic Band: The Symphonic Band is the premiere wind ensemble at Saint Viator
High School. This auditioned ensemble participates at school concerts, community
events, and music festivals. Auditions for this ensemble occur at each semester and then
students register for this class. Students interested in joining should contact Mr. Genualdi
(vgenualdi@saintviator.com).
Chorus: Contact Ms. Sievers-Kragt in the Choir Room (jsievers-kragt@saintviator.com) for
more information.
Music Ministry: One-half Credit (0.25 credit per semester)
Music Ministry is open to all students – vocalists and instrumentalists, including strings –
who wish to participate in the planning and performing of music at Mass. Students learn
the fundamentals of how music enhances the texts and rituals of the liturgy from a variety
of traditions, including chant, traditional hymns and contemporary. Participation at Mass
6is required for a passing grade. Music Ministry meets from 6:30-8 p.m. on Wednesdays
(occasionally, meeting times/days must be changed/cancelled due to conflicts). Students
enrolled in this course are eligible to audition for Chamber Singers.
Concert Choir: One Credit
Concert Choir addresses the fundamentals of vocal technique, sight-singing, and
performance skills through the study and performance of music from various genres and
traditions. The Concert Choir performs in concerts at school, local festivals, and
community events. Participation in performances is required for a passing grade.
Students enrolled in this course are eligible to audition for Chamber Singers. This class
meets during the regular school day.
Chamber Singers
The Chamber Singers is a co-curricular group, with its purpose to extend the learning
possibilities offered in the Saint Viator curriculum. Students are selected by audition
from students who are currently taking a curricular choral course offered through the Fine
Arts department. This auditioned group of singers rehearses outside of the school day
and provides enthusiastic students with additional choral experience performing music of
various styles. Performance opportunities include concerts and events throughout the
school year.
Treble Choir
Treble Choir is open to all freshmen and sophomore women. Students will learn
fundamentals of vocal technique, sight-singing, and performance skills through the study
and performance of music from various genres and traditions. The treble Choir performs
in concerts at school, local festivals, and community events. Participation in
performances is required for a passing grade. Students enrolled in this course are eligible
to audition for Chamber Singers. This class meets during the regular school day.
Orchesis Dance Company
Orchesis is Saint Viator’s performing dance company. Members explore many areas of dance,
focusing on performance, choreography and technique. The company has several opportunities to
perform throughout the year, often showcasing student-choreographed pieces. Members
occasionally have the opportunity to attend clinics and performances. Rehearsals are usually two
or three times a week after school or early evening, excluding the musical season.
Theater Productions & Tech Crew
Throughout the school year, there are several student productions including the Fall Play,
Musical, and Winter and Spring Fine Arts Festivals. Opportunities will be announced and posted
on the bulletin board outside the auditorium – come join us!
Contact Mrs. Costello in the Theater (kcostello@saintviator.com) for more information.
Fall Play: The fall play holds open auditions in August. A full-length comedy or drama
is performed over one weekend in late October. The show is double-cast and rehearses
afternoons, Sunday through Thursday.
Winter Musical: The annual musical has been produced since 1968. Auditions are held
in early November and are open to any aspiring actors, singers and dancers, regardless of
7their stage experience. Two complete casts perform over two weekends in early
February.
Tech Crew: Students have the opportunity to get involved in set construction, stage
crew, and lighting and sound crew. Tech Crew works a variety of events throughout the
school year. No previous experience required.
JOURNALISM GROUPS
“Viator Voice” / Student Newspaper
The Viator Voice is an award-winning student newspaper that releases five issues per year, plus
an annual Senior Issue. Learning and using the principles of journalistic style, students report,
write, and edit stories, create art and photography, and design pages in the Local, World, Opinion,
Entertainment, and Sports sections. New and Returning Staff Orientation occurs in September,
with intermittent training throughout the year. All-staff meetings occur before school at 7:10 a.m.
approximately one month before each release date. For increased involvement, staff members
may transfer into the newspaper homeroom at the start of the second semester. Editorial staff
members are chosen in February and are required to join the homeroom the following year.
Contact Mr. Paolelli in room 223 (cpaolelli@saintviator.com) for more information.
“Viatome” / Yearbook
Students are responsible for producing the school yearbook by choosing a theme, creating
layouts, selecting pictures, doing interviews and gathering information to document the year.
Members have the opportunity to attend a yearbook workshop in August each year and coordinate
club photo day in December. Anyone may join the yearbook staff at the beginning of the school
year. No experience required! The yearbook staff also meets after school twice a week.
Contact Mr. Weber (aweber@saintviator.com) for more information.
LEADERSHIP & HONOR SOCIETIES
Mu Alpha Theta / National Math Honor Society
Mu Alpha Theta is the National High School and Two-Year College Mathematics Honor Society.
Membership is be invitation only. Students are required to participate in math contests, attend
meetings and provide peer tutoring.
Contact Mrs. Brankin in room 240 (bbrankin@ saintviator.com) for more information.
National Art Honor Society
This society provides advanced art experiences for students. They participate in various art
service projects and coordinate Winter and Spring Fine Arts Weeks. It is open to any student
who has completed an art class at Saint Viator and has an interest in creating art.
Contact Mr. Gruenfeld in room 216 (mgruenfeld@saintviator.com) for more information.
8National Chinese Honor Society
Membership in the National Chinese Honor Society is by invitation only. To be eligible for
membership a student must be a junior or senior, currently enrolled in Chinese III or higher, and
have maintained a cumulative average of 93% in Chinese I and II. To remain an active member,
student must continue to study Chinese for four years.
Contact Mrs. Zhang in room 208 (azhang@saintviator.com) for more information.
National French Honor Society
Students are invited to join this society based on a minimum 93% grade point average through
four semesters. Membership is open to juniors and seniors meeting membership requirements.
To remain eligible, a student must take French all four years or complete A.P. French.
Contact Mrs. Klaw (lklaw@saintviator.com) for more information.
National Honor Society
The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize
outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to honor those
students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and
Character. Students who meet the qualifications are invited to apply after the first semester of
their junior year. The Student Handbook includes specific details about these qualifications.
The Saint Viator chapter participates in several leadership and service activities throughout the
year, including a peer tutoring program, fundraisers, ushering at SVHS events and open house.
See Mr. Paprocki in room 207 (kpaprocki@saintviator.com) for more information.
National Italian Honor Society
Students are invited to join this society based on the following criteria: members must be at least
a junior, currently enrolled in Italian III and have maintained a 93% grade point average through
Italian I & II. To remain eligible, a student must take Italian all four years.
Contact Ms. Rullo in room 202 (mrullo@saintviator.com) for more information.
National Spanish Honor Society
Juniors and seniors are invited to join this society if they maintain a 95% grade point average
over four semesters or 93% grade point average over six semesters of Spanish. To remain
eligible, a student must take Spanish all four years or complete A.P. Spanish.
Contact Mr. Fuja in room 209 (jfuja@saintviator.com) for more information.
Student Council
Five councils of elected officers and class representatives make up Student Council. All councils
participate in service projects, fund-raisers and events sponsored by Student Council. Members
of the councils are scheduled into four grade-level homerooms. They attend meetings once a
week before school and as needed. Members also attend a summer workshop in August.
9The councils organize all Homecoming activities, which include coronation, games day, a pep
rally and the dance. They also sponsor pep rallies, service projects, informal dances, Winter Ball,
Senior Prom, Variety Show, Dodgeball Tourney, community fun fairs for local children, and
several social and spirit activities during the year. The Student Council works with the
Administration to increase school spirit and Lion Pride.
Interclass Council / ICC
ICC is the Executive Board of Student Government and sponsors all class elections.
Officers are elected in the spring for the next school year; freshman officers and
representatives are elected in September. Members meet once a week during the school
year and as needed during the summer. Contact Mrs. Lowery in the Academic Commons
(ext. 267 or alowery@saintviator.com) for more information.
Senior Class Council
Homeroom #215
Mrs. Perez (aperez@saintviator.com) is the Class Moderator.
Junior Class Council
Homeroom #240
Mrs. Brankin (bbrankin@saintviator.com) is the Class Moderator.
Sophomore Class Council
Homeroom #219
Mr. Tubridy (mtubridy@saintviator.com) is the Class Moderator.
Freshman Class Council
Election of representatives is held in September.
Homeroom #232
Ms. Dowd (mdowd@saintviator.com) is the Class Moderator.
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Tri-M is the International Music Honor Society, for which students are selected by meeting
specific criteria. A student must participate in a music class or ensemble at least one semester of
the current school year. The student must have a grade average of 93% or better in music and an
85% or better overall. Finally, the student must demonstrate character strength in areas of
service, leadership and cooperation. Members will complete various service projects throughout
the school year.
Contact Mr. Genualdi (vgenualdi@saintviator.com) for more information.
Champions Club
The Champions Club serves as a support and leadership organization for Saint Viator athletes.
Student athletes will have the opportunity to plan and lead discussions on numerous issues. Some
would be common to all athletes such as balancing school and sports, sportsmanship, and sports
and faith; and others more specific situations such as dealing with a sport injury or perusing
collegiate sports. The club would help organize service opportunities and fundraisers.
Contact Mr. Hynek in room 241 (mhynek@saintviator.com) or Mr. King in Counseling
(tjking@saintviator.com) for more information.
10SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
Ambassadors Club
The Ambassadors Club is a select group of student representatives from all four grade levels for
the purpose of prospective-student recruitment. Ambassadors assist in special events in and out
of school throughout the entire school year. These events include, but are not limited to, open
houses, the 8th grade entrance exam, feeder school visits, shadow hosting and the incoming class
barbeque in June. Students are invited to make application to the Ambassadors Club in the fall of
each new school year.
Please contact Mr. Kuffel in the Advancement Office on the third floor (ext. 256 or
jkuffel@saintviator.com) for more information.
Campus Ministry Team
The Campus Ministry Team (CMT) is a Christ centered, caring, welcoming, Gospel-fueled group
of students who lead and organize three major areas of ministry at Saint Viator High School.
• CMT Prays: The purpose of CMT Prays is to engage our school community in the
liturgical life of the church through Eucharist and a variety of prayer and sacramental
experiences. CMT Prays helps to make all-school Masses run smoothly.
• CMT Connects: The purpose of CMT Connects is to actively promote all Campus
Ministry programs through print and digital media.
• CMT Acts: The purpose of CMT Acts is to promote Campus Ministry social events,
service outings, Loaves & Fishes campaigns, and to liaise with Justice League.
CMT meets bi-monthly on Tuesday throughout the year.
Contact Mrs. Devroy (ndevroy@saintviator.com), Mr. Hisgen (bhisgen@saintviator.com), or Ms.
Egan (eegan@saintviator.com) in Campus Ministry for more information.
Garden Club “Veggie Lions”
This club meets mostly during the summer to grow vegetables which are in turn donated to
community food shelters. Students secure donations for plants and seeds, plant the garden which
is located at the Provence Center, and take care of the garden through harvest.
Contact Mrs. Gallagher in the Deans’ Office (kgallagher@saintviator.com) for more information.
Student Vision Project
Founded by Saint Viator students, Student Vision Project is an international health mission
providing eye care and glasses to the world’s poor. Eye glasses are collected and then, in
partnering with international humanitarian organizations, are distributed to the poor throughout
the world. In so doing, these individuals experience improved economic well-being and quality
of life.
Contact Mrs. Lowery (a lowery@saintviator.com) for more information.
11Recycling Corps
This student-directed group’s goal is to make Catholic Social Teaching’s tenant of “Care for
God’s Creation” come to life at Saint Viator High School in a variety of ways. One way the club
helps to reduce the school’s impact on the environment is through the weekly, after school
recycling program. The Corps collects the recycle bins from classrooms and offices, and empties
them into the outdoor recycling dumpster. Other “green” projects will be explored by the group.
Contact Mr. Paulik in room 222 (jpaulik@saintviator.com) for more information.
SOCIAL INTERACTION AND SUPPORT SERVICES
LINK Crew
LINK Crew is Saint Viator’s freshman and transfer student transition program. LINK leaders are
juniors and seniors who have been invited to join after receiving faculty nominations and
recommendations. They serve as mentors to the freshman class and transfer students and provide
social and academic support throughout the school year.
Contact Mr. Fuja in room 209 (jfuja@saintviator.com), Mrs. Spiewak in the Counseling Office
(sspiewak@saintviator.com), or Ms. O’Neill (moneill@saintviator.com) for more information.
SADD - Students Against Destructive Decisions / Students Making Smart Choices
Students help to organize activities that encourage student to make good decisions. Club
activities include: Safe Driving Campaign, Red Ribbon Week, Great American Smokeout,
Alcohol Awareness Week, Walter Payton Toy Drive toy boxes and the State Farm Teens in the
Driver Seat Program.
Contact Mrs. Majka in room 110 (cmajka@saintviator.com) for more information.
The Justice League
We are a social justice club that encourages student leaders to commit to the Viatorian value of
standing with the least accounted for. We incorporate community based learning, advocacy
projects, and theological reflection to provide students with the tools to create positive social
change. Throughout the past few years we have: participated in Viatorian Border Immersions,
sent student delegates to the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Salt Lake City, planned a
student-led walkout in support of March for Our Lives, and hosted a school-wide student Trivia
Night to raise awareness about access to global education. If you want to learn how to be an
upstander during your time in high school, join us!
Contact Mrs. Egan in Campus Ministry (eegan@saintviator.com) for more information.
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Anime Club
Anime is Japanese animation that has many different genres. It has been popular in Japan since
the 1960s and has gained popularity in the U.S. Many anime that come to America are edited to
12meet our standards and are re-voiced, in a process called dubbing, for the American audience. If
you are a big fan of anime or just want to learn more about it, check out the Anime Club!
Contact Mr. Gruenfeld in room 216 (mgruenfeld@saintviator.com) for details.
Bass Fishing Club
The Bass Fishing Club focuses on developing both knowledge and skills necessary to catch
freshwater fish and in particular, largemouth bass. Activities may include selection and
maintenance of tackle, studying the nature and habits of fish, fish location, lure selection and
safety skills. Members of the club will have the opportunity to qualify for the fishing team and
represent Saint Viator in the IHSA Bass Fishing Team Tournament in April.
Contact Br. Lamick (plamick@saintviator.com) for moreinformation.
Cahill Crazies Leadership Team
The Saint Viator student body, otherwise known as, the Cahill Crazies, are dedicated to
enhancing school spirit at Saint Viator High School. ALL students are members of the Cahill
Crazies. Leadership positions and roles of support are available to those who express interest.
The mission of the Cahill Crazies is to fully embrace the passion and spirit that has made Saint
Viator High School one of Chicago’s most respected Catholic high schools! Join us as we cheer
the Lions on to victory and continue to pave the path as the most influential high school student
body!
Please contact Mr. Archibald in athletics (darchibald@saintviator.com) or for more information.
Film Club
Students who participate in this club will learn the business of being their own film-maker. They
will learn how to use equipment and software for post-production. Students will participate in
projects such as producing special films for sports teams or student activities as requested.
Students will work on other projects as assigned in the club, with the goal of having a student
film festival in the spring.
Contact Ms. Miskowicz in the Administration Office (mmiskowicz@saintviator.com) for more
information.
Illustrators’ Club
Illustrators is a club for artists who are interested in honing their artistic skills. The club meets
once a week after school for a variety of art activities. Every other week, we work on a guided
activity (some solo, some collaborative) and the other times, students are encouraged to work on
their own personal art endeavors. Whether you consider yourself a master artist or just have a
desire to learn, all are welcome!
Contact Mr. Gruenfeld in room 216 (mgruenfeld@saintviator.com) for details.
13The Investment Club
The Investment Club is a student run organization that focuses on the basics of the stock market
and why money managing skills are important to everyone, not just those interested in pursuing a
career in business. Members are placed into a fantasy league where they compete for a top place
finish at the end of the year. Student Co-Founders hope to bring in qualified experts throughout
the year to engage with members in order to help them decide if the business world is right for
them or to increase their knowledge to be successful in their personal finances. Please visit
https://svhsinvestmentclub.weebly.com/ to sign up and for more information. We look forward to
seeing you soon! Moderator will be announced in the fall.
14ATHLETICS
Any student may tryout for an athletic team if he/she meets Saint Viator’s academic eligibility
and IHSA requirements. The Athletic Director, Mr. Kuffel, can be reached at ext 214 or
jkuffel@saintvaitor.com. Coaches that do not have an extension number listed after their
name below can be reached through Mrs. McNamara in the athletic office at ext. 251 or
smcnamara@saintviator.com.
Powerlifting Club
Interested in learning more about resistance training, human performance, goal setting and
character building? The Powerlifting Club meets after school in the evenings. It is open to all
students and athletes who are out-of-season and not participating in their specific sport off-season
conditioning program. Students will be encouraged to participate in the Illinois High School
Powerlifting Association competitive meets and other organized projects. Contact Coach Nadolna
in the Weight Room (anadolna@saintviator.com) for more information.
TRYOUTS FOR SPORTS TEAMS:
All team tryouts are listed on the school calendar. Please note that some teams have a limited
number of students that may field a team. Students also have opportunities to be team managers
and should contact the coaching staff of that sport if interested.
FALL SPORTS
CHEERLEADING
TRYOUTS: April of the preceding year
PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Ms. Amanda Ray
TEAMS: Sideline Varsity
Competitive Varsity
SEASON: August through March & summer; Competitive season begins end of October
CROSS COUNTRY - BOYS
TRYOUTS: August 8
VARSITY COACH: Mr. Wayne Edelman
TEAMS: Freshman/Sophomore and Varsity
SEASON: August through early November
CROSS COUNTRY - GIRLS
TRYOUTS: August 8
VARSITY COACH: Mr. Wayne Edelman
TEAMS: Freshman/Sophomore and Varsity
SEASON: August through early November
FIELD HOCKEY CLUB - GIRLS
TRYOUTS: August 8
COACH: Ms. Stelly Reichel
TEAMS: one level
SEASON: August through early October
15FOOTBALL
TRYOUTS: August 6
VARSITY COACH: Mr. Dave Archibald (ext.237)
TEAMS: Freshman, Sophomore and Varsity
SEASON: August through November
GOLF - BOYS
TRYOUTS: August 6
VARSITY COACH: Mr. Jack Halpin
TEAMS: Freshman/Sophomore and Varsity
SEASON: August through October
GOLF - GIRLS
TRYOUTS: August 6
VARSITY COACH: Mr. Mick Drewes
TEAMS: Junior Varsity and Varsity
SEASON: August through October
HOCKEY CLUB
TRYOUTS: September of current school year
COACH: Mr. Tim Benz
TEAMS: Junior Varsity and Varsity
SEASON: September through February
SOCCER - BOYS
TRYOUTS: August 8
VARSITY COACH: Mr. Mike Taylor
TEAMS: Freshman, Sophomore and Varsity
SEASON: August through October
SWIMMING - GIRLS
TRYOUTS: August 8
VARSITY COACH: TBA
TEAMS: Junior Varsity and Varsity
SEASON: August through November
TENNIS - GIRLS
TRYOUTS: August 8
VARSITY COACH: Mrs. Amy Ritchie
TEAMS: Freshman/Sophomore and Varsity
SEASON: August through October
VOLLEYBALL - GIRLS
TRYOUTS: August 8
VARSITY COACH: Mr. Charlie Curtin
TEAMS: Freshman, Sophomore and Varsity
SEASON: August through October
16WINTER SPORTS
BASKETBALL - BOYS
TRYOUTS: November 5
VARSITY COACH: Mr. Quin Hayes
TEAMS: Freshman A & B, Sophomore and Varsity
SEASON: November through March
BASKETBALL - GIRLS
TRYOUTS: October 29
VARSITY COACH: Mr. Jason Raymond
TEAMS: Freshman A & B, Sophomore and Varsity
SEASON: November through March
SWIMMING - BOYS
TRYOUTS: November 19
VARSITY COACH: TBA
TEAMS: Junior Varsity and Varsity
SEASON: November through February
WRESTLING
TRYOUTS: November 5
VARSITY COACH: Mr. Jason Churak
TEAMS: Freshman, Sophomore and Varsity
SEASON: November through February
SPRING SPORTS
BASEBALL
TRYOUTS: February 25
VARSITY COACH: Mr. Mike Manno
TEAMS: Freshman, Sophomore and Varsity
SEASON: February through May
LACROSSE - BOYS
TRYOUTS: February 25
VARSITY COACH: TBA
TEAMS: Junior Varsity and Varsity
SEASON: February through May
LACROSSE CLUB - GIRLS
TRYOUTS: February 25
VARSITY COACH: Mrs. Suzanne Rich
TEAMS: Junior Varsity and Varsity
SEASON: February through May
SOCCER - GIRLS
TRYOUTS: February 25
17VARSITY COACH: Mr. Mike Taylor
TEAMS: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior Varsity and Varsity
SEASON: March through May
SOFTBALL
TRYOUTS: February 25
VARSITY COACH: Mr. John Scotillo
TEAMS: Junior Varsity and Varsity
SEASON: February through May
TENNIS - BOYS
TRYOUTS: February 25
VARSITY COACH: Mrs. Amy Ritchie
TEAMS: Freshman/Sophomore and Varsity
SEASON: February through May
TRACK AND FIELD - BOYS
TRYOUTS: January 14 (indoor season)
VARSITY COACH: Mr. Rodero Warren
TEAMS: Freshman/Sophomore and Varsity
SEASON: January through May
TRACK AND FIELD – GIRLS (indoor season)
TRYOUTS: January 14
VARSITY COACH: Mr. Wayne Edelman and Ms. Laura Ducharme
TEAMS: Varsity
SEASON: January through May
VOLLEYBALL - BOYS
TRYOUTS: March 4
VARSITY COACH: TBA
TEAMS: Freshman, Sophomore and Varsity
SEASON: February through May
WATER POLO - BOYS
TRYOUTS: February 25
VARSITY COACH: Mr. Everardo Leon
TEAMS: Junior Varsity and Varsity
SEASON: February through May
WATER POLO - GIRLS
TRYOUTS: February 25
COACH: Ms. Lisa Taylor
TEAMS: Varsity
SEASON: February through May
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