Below is the list of many of the co-curricular opportunities available to St. Edward students.  If an activity of interest does not exist, students are always encouraged to start a new club with the assistance of a sponsoring member of the faculty or staff.

 

Academic
 

• Academic Challenge - Mrs. Ventura, Mrs. Janisko 

  • This club includes students from all grade levels who compete against teams from other high schools in trivia competitions. 

• Environmental Club - Mrs. Martinez 

  • ​This club includes students from all grade levels who promote environmental sustainability.

• Entrepreneurship Club - Mr. Harris 

  • ​This club includes students from all grade levels who promote are interested in entrepreneurship, innovation, and data science and any students interested in learning about finance and the stock market.

• French Club - Mrs. Gushue

  • This club is for students interested in developing deeper French language skills or learning about French culture. ​

• Investment Club - Mr. Schenosky, Mr. Harris

  • This club includes students from all grade levels who have an interest in learning about finance and the stock market. ​

• Knights of the Tiber (Latin Club) - Mr. Cavoli, Mr. Knittel 

  • This club includes students from all grade levels who participate in various Latin competitions and classics conventions throughout the state.​

• Mock Trial - Mrs. Fairfield, Mrs. Hermann, Mr. Weidig 

  • This club includes students from all grade levels who compete against teams from other high schools in a rehearsed trial.​

• Model UN - Mr. Perrins, Mrs. Hilty

  • This club includes students from all grade levels who are interested in learning about the way in which the United Nations works. Students research a given country and present resolutions on given topics while at conferences.​

• National Honor Society - Mr. Allen, Mr. Wanner

  • This group includes senior and junior students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character.  Service is displayed via a free tutoring service that is offered weekly by members of this group.

• Pre-Med Society - Mrs. Nugent

  • This club includes students from all grade levels who participate in simulations, guest lectures, and field trips that provide insight into careers in the medical or scientific fields.

• Programming Club - Mr. Mortimer

  • This club includes students from all grade levels who learn various languages of computer code.  That knowledge is then implemented by assisting the technology department with computer repair and maintenance as well as competition in computer programming competitions.

• Random Things Club - Mr. Chrosniak 

  • This ​club invites students of all grade levels to learn and develop skills about anything. 

• Robotics - Mr. Froelich, Mr. Millar

  • This club includes students from all grade levels who build and compete in several competitions with robots that perform different tasks.  

• SETV - Mrs. Munnell, Mr. Fistek 

  • This club includes students from all grade levels who want to create works of film and who are interested in creating, writing, and filming segments for SETV productions. 

• Science Olympiad - Ms. D'Angelo, Mr. Marinucci, Mr. Puccini, Mrs. Schilf

  • This club includes students from all grade levels who have a deep interest in the sciences.  Students prepare as a team for competitions in subjects that include genetics, earth science, chemistry, anatomy, physics, geology, mechanical engineering, and technology.

• Spanish National Honor Society - Ms. Sisson, Mrs. Quinn, Ms. Turella 

  • ​This club includes students enrolled in Spanish classes who have been recognized for their exemplary academic achievement in the Spanish language and who work to promote interest in Hispanic studies.

• Men of Hope - Mr. Eddie 

  • This group is for students who wish to learn soft skills to be successful in and outside of the classroom.  Time is given to learn organizational skills so that they can complete assignments and also hear about topics such as motivation, discipline, and self-reliance.

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Affinity Groups

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• AAPID - Ms. Watts 

  • This group is for students of all grade levels who identify as Asian-American, Pacific Islander or Indian/Pakistani and students who want to learn more about those cultures. 

• Diversity Club/St. Joseph's Scholars - Mr. Knight, Mr. Eddie 

  • This club includes students from all grade levels who promote the understanding and acceptance of individuals regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and religion. ​

• PRISM - Ms. Dennstedt, Mr. Bertrams

  • This group is dedicated to supportng the LGBTQ+ community and their allies through our call as Catholics to provide everyone with love and dignity. 

• Muslim Student Association - Mr. Merriman

  • This group includes students from all grade levels who are interested in learning and sharing about the Islamic faith. 

• S.A.L.S.A. Club - Mrs. Gould, Ms. Haikal, Ms. Turella 

  • This club includes students from all grade levels who promote Hispanic culture through monthly activities. The acronym stands for Spanish and Latino Student Association. 

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Communication Arts

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• Edsman Newspaper - Mr. VanWhy, Mr. Raffin

  • This club includes students from all grade levels who write stories that cover the newsworthy activities of St. Edward High School, greater Cleveland, and our global community.  Visit edsman.net to view the Edsman Newspaper

• Edwardian Yearbook - Ms. Osheka

  • This club includes students from all grade levels who produce the annual, all-school book that chronicles all of the students, events, activities, and memories of the school year.

• Flight Magazine - Mr. Urban

  • This club includes students from all grade levels who produce a yearly literary magazine that features student creative writing, photography and artwork, or any other product of student creativity worthy of publication.  

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Leadership

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• Cross and Anchors Society - Mr. Wallenhorst, Mr. Ansberry, Mr. Williams (Senior Class); Ms. Dennstedt, Mr. Rentz (Junior Class); Mr. VanWhy, Mr. Yako (Sophomore Class); Mr. Solomon, Mr. Barrett (Freshman Class) 

  • These groups include students from each grade level who create and lead programming for their grade level or the entire student body. These elected members are seen as the official leaders of each grade level and are expected to foster harmonious relations throughout the school, enhance teacher-student relations, and promote school spirit. 

• Student Ambassadors - Mr. Kasl, Mrs. Pietch 

  • This group includes students from all grade levels who are dedicated to the positive promotion of St. Edward High School. These students lead our visitors through the Edsman for a Day program, open houses, and other events throughout the year.

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Performing Arts

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• Concert Band - Mr. Kortyka

  • This group includes students from all grades who play wind or percussion instruments during OMEA solo and ensemble events.

• Edwardian Players - Mr. Hefner

  • This group includes students from all grade levels who participate in our fall and spring theater performances in principal roles or as a part of the ensemble.  Acting, stage movement, singing, and dancing are all explored.

• Guitar Club - Mr. Yako

  • A club dedicated to learning and developing guitar skills. For students of all grade levels. No prior experience required. 

• Jazz Combo - Mr. Kortyka

  • This group includes students from all grade levels who play saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, bass, guitar, or drums at concerts and for special events.

• Jazz Ensemble - Mr. Kortyka

  • This group includes students from all grade levels who play saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, bass, guitar, or drums.

• Liturgical Choir - Mr. Cahill

  • ​This group includes students from all grade levels who sing for liturgical services, holiday programs, concerts, and special events.

• Marching Band - Mr. Kortyka

  • This group includes students from all grade levels who play a musical instrument or participate in the flag corps.  The marching band performs at all home football games, band competitions, and in several parades.

• Stage Crew - Mr. Goers

  • This group includes students from all grade levels who explore details of set design and construction, lighting, sound, and directing a show.

• String Orchestra & String Quartet - Mr. Burns 

• Trash Talkers - Mr. Goers, Mr. Cochran 

  • This group includes students from all grade levels who explore details of set design and construction, lighting, sound, and directing a show.

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Recreational

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• Chess Club - Mr. Tubbs

  • ​This club is dedicated to the game of Chess and allows students of all grades to enjoy it together. 

• Climbing Club - Mr. McPartland 

  • This activity is for students of all grade levels and experience levels to learn about rock climbing and be a part of a group that goes to local climbing gyms. 

• Disc Golf Club - Mrs. Janisko, Mr. Pikus  

  • This activity is for students of all grade levels to learn and practice the sport of disc golf. 

• ESports - Mr. Millar, Mr. Mertens 

  • This club is for students of all grade levels and competes in Esport competitions. 

• Film Society - Mrs. Munnell, Mr. Fistek 

  • This club includes students from all grade levels who have an avid interest in, knowledge of, and appreciation for films and movies.

• Fishing Club - Mr. Rentz, Mr. Barrett

  • This group is for students of all grades who are interested in fishing. Meet ups are organized and meetings will be held during school. ​

• Gardening Club - Mrs. Hardin 

  • This activity is for students of any grade level to learn and develop gardening skills in the St. Edward Community Garden. All good grown in the garden goes to the St. Edward Community Meal. 

  • Purchase eggs from St. Ed's Chicken Coop HERE! 

• Intramural Sports -  Mr. Corrigan, Mr. Gallagher, Mr. Levindofske

  • This activity includes students from all grade levels who participate in club-level sports that are scheduled to take place during the community period.  Offered sports include football, basketball, dodgeball, ultimate frisbee, soccer, and softball.

• Jiu-Jitsu Club - Mr. Pappas

  • This activity is for students of any grade level to learn and practice the art of Jiu-Jitsu in a safe environment. 

• Living History Club - Mr. Chrosniak

  • This club includes students from all grade levels who join together in combat with medieval weapons that have been crafted using foam.  

• Magic the Gathering - Mr. Kortyka 

  • This group is for students who enjoy or want to learn the card game Magic the Gathering. Tournaments and learning sessions are organized for all students. ​

• Ski Club - Mr. Barnewall

• • This club includes students from all grade levels who are skiing, snowboarding, and/or snowblading enthusiasts.  The group will travel to Boston Mills one night a week for six weeks during the winter.

• SneakerhEDS - Mr. Kuhar

  • This club is for any student who is intersted in designing and creating shoes. ​

• Table Tennis Club - Mr. Knittel

  • This club includes students from all grade levels who enjoy the game of table tennis.  Competitions take place amongst students, between grade levels, and against other high schools. 

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Service

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• The Service Club - Mrs. McGee

  • This club includes students from all grade levels who are interested in performing service above and beyond their required hours. This club leads each of the all-school service drives and fundraisers.

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Spiritual

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• Student Ministers - Ms. White; Mr. Kubrak  

• • This group includes students from all grade levels who lead the faith programming of St. Edward High School.   These students assist in coordinating all masses, prayer services, and retreats.

• Fellowship of Christian Athletes - Mr. Becks, Mr. Kinley, Mr. Corcoran 

  • This group includes students from all grade levels who share in faith, personal relationships, hospitality, and sports play.  The four tenets of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes are integrity, serving, teamwork, and excellence.

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Athletics

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• Baseball

• Basketball

• Bowling

• Cross Country

• Football

• Golf

• Hockey

• Lacrosse

• Rowing

• Rugby

• Sailing

• Soccer

• Swimming & Diving

• Tennis

• Track & Field

• Volleyball

• Wrestling