Architecture Club

 

Architecture Club provides Freshman unique experiences in special Engineering Design and Architectural projects which contribute to the Prep community in collaboration with all class levels.  Seniors in Architecture mentor freshmen through model construction, drafting, computer aided design, and special projects.  The Faculty mentor, Mr. Harry Jordan teaches Architecture classes.  Mrs. Candace Thompson assists as adjunct faculty with Architecture Club, she is a graduate of the Architecture College at the University of Nebraska Lincoln and is in the Prep Counseling Department.

The Architecture Club of Creighton Prep is recognized for its Engineering and Environmental Design Awards and featured on the Wall of Honor at UNO Kiewit Center.   Models by the Prep Architecture Club are on display at Heron Haven Conservatory at 108th and West Maple Road across from Mulhall Nursery.  For more information, contact Mrs Candace Thompson.

View the Architecture Club in action!

 

 

Big Brothers

Creighton Prep Big Brothers organization exists to facilitate the transition of our freshmen into the Creighton Prep community academically, socially and personally. It provides seniors with the opportunity to serve as mentors to our freshmen, putting into practice the Jesuit motto, serving as men for others. It provides both freshmen and seniors the opportunity to experience the reality of Creighton Prep as a Christian community.  For more information, contact Mr. Glenn.

Campus Ministry Advisory Board

CMAB is a student-run organization that consists of approximately 40 students and four adult moderators. CMAB consists of the following committees that help support the work of Prep's Campus Ministry Department:

 

Liturgy Committee

Responsible for planning the weekly student liturgies.

Retreats Committee

Responsible for recruiting and training leaders for the sophomore retreat. The committee is also planning a silent retreat for Prep students this year, in addition to helping with the Freshmen Retreat and Junior Encounter.

 

Service Committee

Responsible for planning the food, clothing, and blood drives. This committee also organizes the weekly mission collections and the Fall Service Day.  This committee is also responsible for planning the Prep Summer Build and recruiting volunteers for the Jesuit Middle School Tutoring program.

CLC Committee

Responsible for recruiting students and adults to be part of Christian Life Communities at Prep.

Technology Committee

Creates the Freshmen Retreat slide show in addition to other movies, websites, and slide shows that promote and support the work of Campus Ministry.

 

For more information, contact Mr. Monzu in the Campus Ministry Office.

Chemistry in Action (CIA)

Chemistry in Action is a laboratory, demonstration, and project-based club with a chemistry focus. Participants perform all the awesome parts of chemistry without the math or tedious aspects of an actual chemistry class. Students see cool science demonstrations at every club meeting. After the demonstrations, students either work on a cool laboratory or complete a hands-on project or activity that requires science, engineering, and creativity to accomplish.  For more information, contact Mr. Clark.

Chess 

The Creighton Prep Chess Team is a member of the Omaha Metro Chess League.  Chess practice begins at the start of the school year and meets one day/week after school for one hour.  As a member of the Omaha Metro Chess League the team will participate in matches with other area schools during February/March.  There are also opportunities to participate in area tournaments throughout the school year.  Members of the team have the option of becoming a member of the United State Chess Federation to receiving their chess ranking.  There is a $10.00 club fee for joining the team.  Please see Mrs. Sands for more information if you are interested in being on the Prep Chess Team. 

 

For more information on chess club which meets during community period contact Mr. Harry Jordan

Computers for Africa

Computers for Africa refurbishes used computers, networks them, and ships ready-to-set-up labs to non-profit organizations in Africa. We focus on the most disadvantaged groups, generally youth and women, as well as organizations that work for positive social development. In this effort we strive to work from grounding principles that translate into practical, measurable improvements in the lives of our clients and neighbors. Contact Ms. Ayers or Mr. Joyce-Whipp if you would like to help or go to http://www.computers4africa.org/

Dodgeball

This is open to all students.  Meet in the Tin Gym after classes on Fridays.

French Club

The French Club is open to all present and former French students or other students who have an interest in the French language and culture. Fall 2008 activities will include preparations for National French Week (Nov. 10-14) where the club will sell waffles in the commons and organize other French promotional activities (e.g. mustache-growing competition, trivia contest, French film/food night). In the Spring 2009, the French Club will participate in a' Mardi Gras' (Fat Tuesday) party involving French students from other schools. Students might also participate in a movie and/or restaurant outing during the school year. For more information, contact Mrs. Katy Salzman. Vive le français!

Green Circle

 

Green Circle is a program brought to Creighton Prep by the National Conference For Christians and Jews (NCCJ) in 1994. The NCCJ is now the Conference for Inclusive Communities (CFIC). Creighton Prep students travel once a week to a local grade school to present to first and second grade children about the joys of inclusion and how to care for and love all people regardless of their race, religion or physical appearance. Prep student use a felt board presentation to show the children how much more fulfilling and fun life is when you have lots of friends and when you are open to all people. It is a great message and one that is praised by the schools we attend.

The green Circle provides leadership opportunities for Prep students. It allows our students to enter both Catholic and public grade schools with a message of love and acceptance. The Green Circle also challenges our students that they must be living this message if they are out teaching it to others. Green Circle presenters sign an integrity contract committing to be young men who are making healthy decisions regarding alcohol, drugs and sexuality. The Prep students need to be positive role models for the kids to whom they present.  For more information, contact Mr. Jim Swanson.

 

Harvard Model Congress

 

Harvard Model Congress provides high school students from across the country with an opportunity to experience American government first-hand. During the four-day conference in Boston, over twelve hundred delegates tackle the most pressing and important issues facing our nation as they assume roles in each of the three branches of American government and beyond. Exciting and diverse programs, ranging from the House, Senate, and Supreme Court to HMC-TV, lobbyists, and the National Security Council, help bring American government to life and make Harvard Model Congress the nation's premier American government simulation.  For more information, contact Mr. Shreves.

Latin Club

The CP Latin Club is open to any student currently enrolled in any Latin class. Our club is a member in good standing with the National Junior Classical League headquartered at the University of Miami in Oxford, Ohio. The National Junior Classical League provides a number of opportunities for leadership roles and competition both at the local and national level for any member who wants to get involved. For this academic year our Nebraska state competition will be at Westside and our national competition will be held next summer at the University of California at Davis. Come and join the team!  For more information, contact Mr. Haynes.

Lettermen's Club

 

Mission Statement

The Lettermen's Club shall promote the scholastic activities of its members, foster a spirit of loyalty and service to Creighton Preparatory School and the community and propagate the ideals of sportsmanship, companionship and kindness.

 

Membership

Active membership in the Lettermen's Club shall be open to those Creighton Preparatory School students who have merited one or more letters in one or more of the following athletic activities: football, cross country, tennis, swimming and diving, basketball, wrestling, baseball, track, soccer, golf, hockey, lacrosse, bowling and trapshooting.

 

Meetings and Activities

Membership shall hold regular meetings at the behest of the officers. Regular activities shall include, but not be limited to, service projects, spiritual activities, leadership training and social activities. All activities and meetings shall affirm and promote the Ignatian values of the Profile of the Graduate at Graduation, with a special emphasis on the role of sportsmanship in revealing those values to the school community and beyond.  For more information, contact Dr. Schinzel.

 

Liturgical Band

The Liturgical Band is a collection of spirited musicians who are inspired to share their musical talents with God’s people.  We bring together piano players, drummers, guitarists and singers to provide energetic music for liturgies and prayer services throughout the year.  It is our mission to bring people closer to God through the wonderful gift of music. For more information and practice schedules, contact Mr. Chesire.

Math Club

Math club enters four main contests throughout the year.  They are the North High Math Contest, the Central High Math Contest, University of Nebraska at Lincoln Math Day  and the Brownell Math Contest.  They also take part in the AMC contest or American Mathematics Competition.

Click to view sample problems.  The AMC contest allows top math students to compete at a national and maybe even an international level.  Lastly, the math club sponsors a junior high math contest in the spring with usually up to twenty schools participating.   Club moderators include Dr. Goodrich, Ph.D, Mr. Bayer, Mr. Leise and Mr. Fisher.

Mock Trial

Mock Trial is an academic competition, conducted by the Nebraska State Bar Association State Center for Law-Related Education for the Public. Led by a faculty-moderator and attorney coach, students take on the roles of the Witnesses as well as the Prosecuting and Defending Attorneys. Pretrial preparation begins in early September, competition trials take place throughout October and November, and the state competition is in early December. For more information, contact Ms. Lesiak .

Model United Nations

Model United Nations is an opportunity for students to prepare for and participate in a mock international delegation to the UN at UNO during the second semester. The purpose of the United Nations is to bring all nations of the world together to work for peace and development, based on the principles of justice, human dignity and the well-being of all people. It affords the opportunity for countries to balance global interdependence and national interests when addressing international problems (United Nations). For more information, contact Mrs. Kim Meyer.

National Honor Society

The National Honor Society is dedicated to combining academic excellence and service in order to instill ethical leadership in the students of today, the leaders of tomorrow.

 

Eligibility for National Honor Society is open to members of the Junior and Senior class who have demonstrated good character and scholarship and who show evidence of leadership skills and a concern for social justice through service.

Criteria for invitation and acceptance:

• 3.7 GPA at the end of first semester of Junior year
• Less than 20 demerits and/or 6 jugs accumulated during the first semester of Junior or Senior year
• No reports of academic dishonesty all four years
• Approval of the Dean of Students and Assistant Principal for Academics
• A committee reviews applications for evidence of leadership and service

 

NHS members serve the school as ambassadors and workers for Mini-School Night, Open House, BASH, Mission Week, and NHS Day of Service.  We also organize two fund raisers each year with proceeds going to a charity chosen by the executive board.

 

Moderators are Mrs. Beth Ginger and Mrs. Mary Nowaczyk

Operation Others

Operation Others is a non-proft, student-run organization that provides over 1,600 underprivileged Omaha families with two weeks' worth of food during the Christmas season. OO has received an enormous amount of support from faculty, staff, students, and parents. Many individuals have contributed to its success throughout the years.  For more information, contact Mr. Jerry Kinney or visit their page on the site.

Science Club

Mission Statement: The purpose of the Creighton Prep Science Club (CPSC) is to promote an interest in science and related fields through interesting and educational science-related activities and competitions.

• CPSC: excellence in science activities and competitions
• CPSC annually sponsors dozens of field trips, tours and other science-related activities
• CPSC is affiliated with national high school science and engineering organizations
• CPSC members have won over three dozen individual state championships and over four dozen group state championships since 1978
• CPSC maintains one of the oldest and most award-winning recycling programs in Nebraska which has environmental benefits and finances CPSC activities
• CPSC has sponsored a week-long field trip to a major city in the United States or Canada every year since 1978

CPSC is open to any Creighton Prep student, grades 9-12, in good academic and disciplinary standing, upon completion of a membership application and payment of $1 semester dues. For more information, contact Mr. Dow in the science office (Room 125) or Room 111.

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Speech TEAM

Proud of our past, poised for the future…the Prep Speech Team wants you!

Creighton Prep’s renowned Speech Team is looking for a few good men for the 2009-2010 season.

 Why join?

• This team is an NSAA-sanctioned activity and has affiliations with National Forensic League, National Catholic Forensic League and the Greater Omaha League of Debate
• Prep Speech Team offers opportunities to compete for district, state and national speech tournaments
• Speech team members develop interpretation, writing and presentation skills vital to the workplace and most professions – benefits for life!
• Opportunities exist on this team to nurture your creativity: options include events such as public speaking, acting, literature interpretation, and parliamentary debate (Student Congress)
• The Prep Speech Team is a fun, cohesive group; supportive of its members
• Experienced coaching staff yielding local, state and national winners for years

Season: 2009 - 2010 runs fall through spring

Practices: room 118, Thursday's after school and Saturday's, 2 hours between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. (contact Shannon to schedule)

Coaches:

• Rich Brown 333-4489 rdanfordbrown@aol.com
• Shannon Doyle 305-0647 shannondoyle@me.com

 

Student Council

Student Council is a group of students selected by their peers and a committee to provide events for the  student body and to serve as the voice of the students to the school administration.  Duties include planning social and spirit events.  The group meets two to three times a month, with extra meetings in preparation for big events such as Homecoming and Prom.  Student Council’s purposes are to work for school betterment through student life, to provide cooperation between administration, students, and community, and to cooperate with and support other school organizations.  Selections occur in May for the following school year.  Interested students should see Mrs. Mlnarik or Mr. Witt.

 

 

 

 

 

Yearbook Club

Members of the Yearbook Club make a real contribution to the Jay Junior by taking pictures, writing stories, and researching captions. Club members spend time learning to use the software programs Photoshop and InDesign. Active and reliable club members also have the chance to become part of the Editorial Staff.  For more information, contact Mr. Mahaffey.

Young Democrats

The Creighton Prep Student Democrats is an organization for all Prep students who are interested in politics and in the political process in the United States and in the state of Nebraska. We discuss campaigns on the local, state and national level. We examine the political philosophy of both major political parties. We compare the major positions of all serious candidates for public office. We emphasize the positions of the candidates of the Democratic Party and encourage participation in local campaigning. We serve as an outlet for local campaigns looking for student volunteers.   For more information, contact Mr. Glenn.

Young Republicans

 

• The objectives and target goals of the YR's are to develop an aggressive, 
  intelligent, and optimistic association
  
• To bring young people into the Republican Party and to provide them an opportunity for political 
  expression and recognition
• To train young people as effective political leaders
  
  To support the official platform of the RNC and the principles upon which our nation was founded as articulated in the US Constitution
  
• To bring young people into the political process and keep them abreast of political events and 
  opportunities to get involved in the political process
  
• To hold social events for politically like-minded individuals in Douglas County

 

For more information, contat Mrs. Meyer