Academic Team:

An academic trivia competition where a team of 4 students compete against other schools. Meetings occur once a week in the morning. Matches are after school on Tuesday.

Membership Dues: $0.
Moderator: Mr. Michael Thuente

Art:

Students interested in painting, sculpture, fiber etc.; will explore these mediums through hands-on projects throughout the school year. We will be doing thematic projects such as Painting Pumpkins for Halloween or making beautiful cups for a hot chocolate winter party. Students will also be visiting Dayton
Art Institute for a tour to explore exhibitions. Meetings occur on the first Wednesday of the month after school in Seton Hall Art room for 1.5 hours.

Membership Dues this year are $10
Moderators: Mr. Eric Hall  / Ms. Eva Lewis 

Book:

The purpose of the Book Club is to meet and discuss Young Adult books, promote reading for pleasure, and complete one community service project each school year. Meetings are held in the library @ 7:30a.m. on the first Friday of the month for 30 minutes.

Membership Dues are $5.
Moderators: Mrs. Theresa Metter / Ms. Louan Hilty

Cure Club:

Students assist the Community Blood Center in planning and conducting school blood drives.

Membership Dues: $0
Meetings occur with respect to the blood drives.
Moderator: Ms. Sherry

Dare to Care:

Students, are you interested in making a difference in the lives of those around you? We reach out to the community of Alter as well as the local community through a myriad of activities like PJs for PJs at Christmas.

Meetings occur once a month and for special projects

Membership Dues: $0

Dart Club:

Students will learn about the game of darts, one of the fastest growing sports in the world. There will be a club tournament and possibly enter some local tournaments as well. Meetings will occur at least once a month or more as interest lies

Membership Dues: $0
Moderator: Mr. Scott Balent Scott.Balent@alterhs.org

French:

The purpose of this club is to extend a student’s understanding and appreciation of the French language and culture beyond the classroom. During meetings, students sample French cuisine as well as some of
the dishes of French-speaking countries. They also celebrate French holidays. Members of the French Club also do a service project annually.

Meetings are held once a month.

Membership Dues: $10.00

German:

German Club provides students with the opportunity to make new friends and practice language skills. Activities include attending the Dayton Oktoberfest, a joint World Language Celebration event, and
German Holiday parties. Activities vary each year. Meetings and activities occur once a month after school and on some weekends during the school year.

Membership Dues: $5, plus fees for admissions to events outside of school.
Moderator: Frau Kathy Morris

Hope Squad:

Hope Squad is a peer-to-peer suicide prevention program. Positions are elected by the student body of Alter High School. The goal of the organization is to spread awareness of mental health issues and to
offer support and hope to those suffering and in need.

Meetings are once every two weeks during school hours and as needed to plan mental health awareness activities for the student body.

Membership Dues: $0

Horizons in Medicine:

Open to all students that are interested in learning about various careers in the medical / dental /
veterinary / nursing / and research fields. Professionals from the community will be invited to Alter to give
presentations about their health-related science. Club meetings happen in conjunction with STEM Talks.
Meetings will occur at least once per month.
Membership Dues: $0.
Moderators: Mrs. Michelle Denney Michelle.Denney@alterhs.org, and Ms. Jaclyn Helt
Jaclyn.Helt@alterhs.org

Investment Club:

Investment Club gives students the opportunity to talk about the stock market and its trends and changes
and the benefit of investing in stocks.
Meetings will occur twice a quarter before or after school
Membership Dues: $0
Moderator: Mr. Brian Rao Brian.Rao@alterhs.org
Presidents:
Secretary:

Key Club:

Key Club promotes service opportunities for the members of the club and encourages students to keep
track of their service hours. In addition, Key Club works to foster leadership, service, and character.
Meetings will occur the first Thursday of each month in the cafeteria.
Members: About 165 students
Membership Dues: $0
Moderator: Mr. Norm Rich Norm.Rich@alterhs.org
Co-Presidents:
Secretaries:

Men’s Fellowship:

Fishers of Men (FOM) seeks to discover the meaning of authentic masculinity through virtue rooted in
Jesus Christ. learn about virtues to cultivate authentic masculinity to combat the lies of what our culture
teaches about what it means to be a man. Mr. Rich and Mr. Ruff teach a specific virtue every week and
then everyone comes up with concrete goals on how to act on and choose the specific virtue in their daily
life through holding each other accountable throughout the week. Saint Joseph, pray for us
Meetings will occur Monday mornings at 7:30 am in 221
Membership Dues: $ 0
Moderators: Mr. Ruff John.Ruff@alterhs.org and Mr. Rich Norm.Rich@alterhs.org
Officers: Vinny Purcell

Peer Ministry:

Peer ministers serve their fellow students by sharing their faith, skills, talents, and friendship.  Peer
ministers help to carry out the Catholic mission of the school through liturgies, retreats, prayer, service,
and other activities.  All current freshmen, sophomores and juniors may apply.  Members commit to living
Gospel values and promoting the faith life of the school and are servant leaders for their peers. All peer
ministers commit to attending monthly meetings and to working on at least one project or committee
within peer ministry each year.
Meetings will occur monthly to plan and prepare these various activities.
Membership Dues: $0
Moderator: Mrs. Heather Dunn Heather.Dunn@alterhs.org

Pottery Club:

Students will explore their love of art through the Pottery Club. Students will learn all about pottery and
techniques involved in using the wheel.
Meetings will occur at least once a month.
Membership Dues: $10.00
Moderator: Mr. Eric Hall Eric.Hall@alterhs.org
President:
Vice President

Rosary Club:

The Rosary Club offers a profound way to connect to God and incorporate him into our daily lives. It
always offers the faculty and students of Alter to rest in the presence of Our Lord.
Meetings will occur at least once a month.
Membership Dues: $0
Moderator: Mr. John Ruff John.Ruff@alterhs.org
President:
Vice President

Science Olympiad:

Students will compete in 23 events pertaining to various scientific disciplines, including earth science,
biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering.
The competitions are from January through April.
Membership Dues: $0
Moderators: Mrs. Hoffmann Katherine.Hoffmann@alterhs.org, Mrs. Popp Michelle.Popp@alterhs.org,
and Mr. Thuente Michael.Thuente@alterhs.org
Captain:

Sewing Club:

Students are interested in learning how to sew including upcycling clothing, hand stitching and basics of
sewing throughout the school year. Students will explore the use of a sewing machine as well as
handheld sewing. Knowing how to sew is an important and useful skill to have throughout your life.

Meetings occur once a month after school in the art room for forty-five minutes to an hour.
Membership Dues: $10
Moderator: Miss Lewis Eva.Lewis@alterhs.org
President: Makensie Funk
Vice President: Olivia Raucci

Spanish:

Students interested in the Spanish language and culture will enjoy trying different foods and creating
crafts (sugar skulls, piñatas, etc.) throughout the school year. Meetings will occur once a month to eat,
create exciting projects, and discuss culture.
Membership Dues: $5
Moderator:

Spirit Squad:

This club will work with the cheerleaders and student council to increase Alter spirit and lead our student
section in supporting our peers. Students will help to créate excitement while upholding the values of
Faith, pride, and spirit.
Meetings Will take place at least once a month.
Membership Dues: $0
Moderator:

Student Ambassadors (Alter Ambassadors):

Current Alter students that are interested in promoting and representing Alter in various ways: lead tours,
assist with Open House, host a shadow student, speak to elementary schools, help lead events for
incoming freshman (scheduling, retreats, orientations), etc.
Meetings will occur once a quarter and communicate weekly via email on upcoming events.
Membership Dues $0.
Moderator: Mrs. Jessica Pettit Jessica.Pettit@alterhs.org

Student Council:

The student council helps share students’ ideas, interests, and concerns with teachers and school
principals. They often also help raise funds for schoolwide activities, including social events, community
projects, helping people in need and giving input on possible school reform. These positions are elected
by the student body.
Meetings will occur at least once per month or as needed for special planning.
Membership Dues: $0
Moderators Mr. Alex Schuster Alex.Schuster@alterhs.org
President:
Vice President:
Spirit Officer:

Upper Room:

Upper Room exists to provide students with an opportunity to encounter the love of Jesus Christ in
powerful ways in their lives. Upper Room is focused on making known the reality that the kingdom of God
is present and can be lived out here and now! It includes captivating testimonies by students and/or
outside speakers about what God has done in their lives, small group discussions, meditations, praise
and worship, prayer workshops, and more! If you want to see more of the power of the Holy Spirit
demonstrated in your life, this club is for you!

Meetings will occur Wednesday mornings at 7:30 am in chapel
Membership Dues: $0
Moderators:
Mr. Rich Norm.Rich@alterhs.org Mrs. Suttman & Mr. Ruff John.Ruff@alterhs.org

Women’s Fellowship:

Women’s Fellowship strives to foster a supportive faith community and to discuss topics that affect young
girls in light of their faith. The format includes introduction of topic, discussion of passages, and spiritual
check-in.

Meetings will occur Monday mornings at 7:30 am in chapel
Membership Dues: $0
Moderators: Mrs. Heather Dunn Heather.Dunn@alterhs.org /Mrs. Carleen Suttman
Leader: