The UNICEF Club empowers high school students to advocate, fundraise, and take action on behalf of children around the world. Guided by the mission of UNICEF—the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund—the club works to ensure that every child has the right to health care, clean water, education, protection, and a safe environment.
The Chess Club gives students an opportunity to play a friendly game of chess against their peers in a low-stress environment. Students of all skill levels are invited to participate. If a student does not know how to play chess but would like to learn, other members will happily teach the fundamentals of the game.
Students who enjoy skiing or snowboarding may participate in Ski Club. Experience is not a requirement; lessons are available for beginners.
Drama Club is a place for all students to explore theatre and the various aspects that go into play production, including, set design and construction, costumes, props, make-up, and promotional tools and tactics. Club members also play an integral role in facilitating the production process for both the fall show and spring musical. Members also…
This club focuses on fostering a love of all things games, from board games to tabletop games, to videogames. Students of all skill levels can join Throne of Games and students can participate in all activities. We focus on having fun, building teamwork, and problem-solving while playing various types of games.
Members are selected to serve as tour guides for prospective students and as speakers at area grade schools to encourage students to choose Academy of the Holy Names.
SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) is focused on empowering teens and providing the tools they need to become leaders and role models who live healthy, safe, and substance-free lives. Although SADD’s main focus is on traffic safety (drinking/using drugs/texting and driving, and seat belt use), we are also committed to raising awareness of other teen…
Junior Ladies of Charity is the student arm of the Ladies of Charity, a national organization devoted to service to the less fortunate.
Interscholastic sports promote the values of sportspersonship and physical fitness which are held in high esteem at Holy Names. The school fields interscholastic teams in the following sports: golf, soccer, swimming, cross-country, volleyball, basketball, indoor and outdoor track, tennis, softball, cheerleading, and lacrosse. All students are welcome to try out. Holy Names is a member…
Members promote environmental awareness by sponsoring related activities and fundraisers. The club is responsible for organizing the school’s recycling program.