Student Clubs and Activities Page

SPIRITUAL

Campus Ministry Team
Moderator: Mrs. Krolicki
Helps to promote our faith community through liturgy, retreats and numerous service projects

Catholic Athletes for Christ
Moderator: Mr. Sebastian
A chance for members of various athletic teams to join together in prayer and service

Liturgical Musicians
Moderator: Mr. Opfer
Lead the assembly in song at school-wide Mass.  Singers and instrumentalists are encouraged to share their God-given talents with the entire school community

Salesian Spirituality
Moderator: Mrs. Henry-Gross
Helps to promote the teachings of St. Francis De Sales, the Patron Saint of Paul VI High School

HONOR SOCIETIES

French Honor Society
Moderator: Mrs. Casey

Recognizes high achievement in French, promotes interest in French studies and provides tutorial assistance for other students

German Honor Society
Moderator: Ms. Joyner
Recognizes high achievement in German, promotes interest in German studies and provides tutorial assistance for other students

International Thespian Society
Moderator: Mrs. Miller
A theater arts service organization that promotes theater program

Latin Honor Society
Moderator: Mr. Lanahan
Recognizes high achievement in Latin, promotes interest in Latin studies and provides tutorial assistance for other students

Music Honor Society
Moderator: Ms. Trimble & Mrs. Siegfried
Recognizes high achievement in choir, band, and strings.

National Honor Society
Moderator: Ms. Grim & Mrs. Hanley
Recognizes qualities of leadership, scholarship, character and service in selected juniors and seniors while providing varied services to the school community

Spanish Honor Society
Moderator: Ms. Ali
Recognizes high achievement in Spanish, promotes interest in Hispanic studies and provides tutorial assistance for other students

PUBLICATIONS

Literary Magazine (Prowl)
Moderator: Mrs. Yaworsky
Writes, edits, and publishes an oline magazine that showcases the talents of our students, faculty, and staff

Newspaper (The Panther Press)
Moderator: Mrs. Slucher
Writes, edits and publishes seven issues of the school newspaper yearly

Yearbook (Imprints)
Moderator: Ms. Kiley
Provides a documented history of the school year in picture and prose

SERVICE

(Although these clubs are devoted to service, all students at PVI take part in service activities)

Going Green
Moderator: TBD
Oversees school-wide environmental projects

Panther Pals
Moderator: Mrs. Schierer
The mission of The Panther Pals club is to provide an extracurricular social/service club fostering friendship, understanding, and acceptance in an effort to enhance both Options students and students from the general education populations self-esteem and to provide greater possibility for friendships

Peer Mentoring
Moderator: Mrs. Desmarais
Fosters interpersonal skills, compassion and advocacy skills for students with intellectual disabilities as well as the peer mentor. Provides meaningful opportunities to be a role model. Peer mentoring is a co-curricular service opportunity

Teens for Life
Everyone who is a part of our school community is a member in this club
Educates students about life issues such as abortion, suicide, euthanasia and the death penalty.  Participates in the March for Life. 

ACADEMIC

Computer Competitions Club
Moderator: Mr. Schwartzman
Enhances knowledge of computer hardware and software through interaction with club members

French Club
Moderator: Mrs. Casey
Provides activities to develop interest in French Language, culture and promotes camaraderie among students in the French classes

German Club
Moderator: Frau Joyner
Provides activities to develop interest in Germanic cultural heritage and promotes camaraderie among students in the German classes

It’s Academic
Moderator: Dr. Rozmajzl
Competes on the “It’s Academic Show” and at other local academic competitions

Junior Classical League
Moderator: Mr. Lanahah
Provides activities to develop interest in classical studies and promotes camaraderie among student in Latin classes

Junior Math League
Moderator: Mrs. Whiting
Challenges students to work on more complex math problems and compete with other students in Fairfax County School

Spanish Club
Moderator: Senor Pazo
Provides activities to develop interest in Hispanic cultural heritage and promotes camaraderie among students in Spanish classes

LEADERSHIP

R.E.A.C.H.
Moderator: Mrs. Henry-Gross & Dr. Sullivan
Make a difference in our school. The goal is to continue the chain reaction of kindness and compassion as taught by Rachel Scott. “You just may start a chain reaction” – R. Scott

Student Ambassadors
Moderator: Mrs. Hanley
Official representatives and spokesperson for Paul VI at school and community events.

Student Government Association
Moderator: Ms. Grim
Governs and represents the student body on issues of school policy and academics. Organizes and oversees many of the school events.

SPECIAL INTERESTS

Artist's Circle
Moderator: Ms. Wheeler
A Club in which artists can gather to exchange ideas, work and feedback. Whether it be in images, words, or music, all artistic students can be a part of this club.

Cappies
Moderator: Dr. Rozmajzl
The Cappies is an international program for recognizing, celebrating, and providing learning experiences for high school theater and journalism students with teenage playwrights.  Membership is open to sophomores, juniors, & seniors.

Chess Club
Moderator: Mr. Kochis
Students play chess in a social setting while building a competitive team

Classic Film Club
Moderator: Mrs. Dannemann & Mrs. Fisher
Furthers community’s appreciation of celebrated films of the past (50s & 60s). Club meets once a month to enjoy a film and refreshments

Debate Club
Moderator: Mrs. St. Pierre
Promotes self-confidence as members learn to research, work as a team,  and formulate arguments. Students have opportunities to complete regionally (not required to compete to be a member of the club)

FYI-PVI
Moderator: Mrs. Lande
Produces morning announcements through video

Gaming Club
Moderator: Mrs. Marksteiner
Students socialize and interact with one another while playing various gaming systems

Guitar Club
Moderator: TBD
Students interested in playing guitar with others. Both electric and acoustic guitar players are welcome and skill level is not emphasized

IMPROV
Moderator: Mrs. Miller
The PVI IMPRROV team makes it up as they go along.

Intramural Sports
Moderator: TBA
Allows students to experience structured and enjoyable team competition

Model Judiciary
Moderator: Mrs. Kiernan
Increases awareness of our judicial process and allows students to compete as trial attorneys on the local and state level

Model United Nations
Moderator: Mr. Tansill
Increases awareness of the process and purpose of the United Nations and allows students to compete in mock UN hearings with other schools

PVI Players
Moderator: Mrs. Miller
Promotes theater arts within the school and to the local community

Table Tennis
Moderator: Mrs. Horan
Enables students to interact and compete through the sport of table tennis

Toastmasters
Moderator: Mrs. Battle
Offers a set of workshops to help students develop public speaking and leadership skills.

VI Man Spirit Club
Promotes school spirit by supporting athletic teams and other school activities.

FINE ARTS

Band
Moderator: Mrs. Siegfried
Jazz Band, Concert Band, Pep Band, String Ensemble and Wind Ensemble (performs at concerts and other school events)

Chorus
Moderator: Mrs. Trimble
Show Choir and Concert Choir (performs at concerts and other school events)

Drama
Moderator: Mrs. Miller
Various classes covering all aspects of theater (Two major productions each year; provides all technical support for the Paul VI community)

Art
Moderator: Ms. Wheeler
All levels from introduction to AP Art (Produces school wide are shows and provides other creative support to the school community)