CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Students who participate in extracurricular activities reap the benefit of the total St. Thomas educational experience.

To enrich the learning experience, STH sponsors many organizations to give your son the opportunity for school and social service and to pursue activities in various fields of interest.  Student participation in these organizations is highly encouraged.

The 3D Printing Club offers students the opportunity to learn more about and practice 3D printing. Members will print creations from other designers, create and modify their own models, and experiment with various finishing techniques. No experience is required, and newcomers will be guided through the process of 3D printing. To inquire, please email Dr. Conboy by clicking on her name below.

Sponsor Contact: Dr. Claire Conboy, Faculty, Department of Science

Acts of holy service strengthen faith, offer the opportunity to discover our vocation, and, ultimately, express deep love for Christ. The Ad Altare Dei Society offers interested students the opportunity to learn and practice the honor of altar serving, ultimately realizing the gift of spiritual connection. The Latin words ‘Ad Altare Dei” mean ‘to the altar of God’. To take part, please email Mr. Johnson by clicking on his name below.

Sponsor Contact: Casey Johnson, Faculty (Theology) and Director of Liturgy

The Airsoft Club is an excellent opportunity to build team spirit and connection. Prospective members do not need to have equipment because the Airsoft arenas that we visit offer rentals for a fee. Meetings offer the chance to discuss airsoft equipment and gear and to share our love for the game, as well as serving as an opportunity get to know the other players and share/practice/trade with each other. It’s a superior form of exercise that incorporates running, teamwork and military tactics. We support all levels of skill, including first time beginners. The ultimate vision for the club is to have an official airsoft team in the future.

Join us! Please reach out to Mr. Romero by clicking on his name below.

Sponsor Contact: Noel Romero ’08, Faculty, Department of Science

The STH Art Club welcomes artists at every level. Art is intrinsic to our human selves, and is a unifying force for people of every background. Come explore the world of art with us! For meeting information, please email Mr. Davenport by clicking on his name below.

Sponsor Contact: William Davenport, Faculty, Department of Fine Arts

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The Asian Culture Club is a student-led exploration of the diverse cultures in East, Southeast, and South Asia. In addition to celebrating major international holidays like the Mid-Autumn Festival and the Lunar New Year, we take time to appreciate unique individual cultures within the Asian continent. Contact Ms. Lee by clicking on her name below.

Sponsor Contact: Lorin Lee, Dean, Department of Math and Department of Languages

To access the Asian Culture Club Fall Fair video, CLICK HERE.

Mission: Through weekly Bible study, group dialogue and prayer, students will have the opportunity to develop and deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ. To join or ask questions, email Coach Q by clicking on his name below.

Sponsor Contact: Andrew Quittenton, Dean of Theology/Director of Campus Ministry

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Assist the head athletic trainer with first aid, hydration, rehab, and treatment of STH athletes. To apply, please contact Mr. Valdez by clicking on his name below.

Sponsor Contact: Chris Valdez, Staff, Athletic Trainer

With traces in human ancestry that date back to 3200 BC, bowling remains one of the most social sports in our culture. It’s a great way to conquer stress, and an even better way to bond with fellow Eagles. All skill levels are welcome; join us! Please contact Mr. Baker by clicking on his name below.

Sponsor Contact: Danny Baker, Faculty, Department of Social Studies

“Are you trying to pursue the Lord? Are you struggling?” Then the club you have been waiting for is here. Come check out Brothers Under the Cross, a club centered around picking up your cross daily and following Christ. We can’t promise to make following God any easier, but we can promise to follow Him with you.”

The Brothers Under the Cross (BUX) club is an organization aimed at helping current Eagles learn about, discuss and exercise their faith. It is open to all who would like to join. We meet once a week, and we will discuss faith formation while supporting each other through fellowship. We’ll also meet to plan service opportunities. We try to do a service event once a month.

To join, please reach out to Mr. Romero by clicking on his name below.

Sponsor Contact: Noel Romero ’08, Faculty, Department of Science (please don’t put the student’s name under it. remove it please.)

The Business Club features guest speakers from the business community. These discussions cover everything from how to approach the best college path, as well as sharing ideas of how to gain experience. Please contact Mrs. Stephenson by clicking on her name below.

Sponsor Contact: Chelette Stephenson, Staff, Director of Counseling.

The mission of our Cancer Awareness Club is to create dialogue, awareness, and concrete actions to help eradicate cancer. Fundraising is a critical piece of the solution, as well as educating others of the urgency for action. Countless families, students and faculty at St.Thomas have personally struggled with cancer. New members and their creative ideas are the lifeblood of this club; please join if you are a current student. To join, please email Coach Labus by clicking on his name below.

Sponsor Contact: Nathan Labus, Head of Track/Field, Department of Athletics

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The Chess Club meets in the Learning Commons. Chess Club activities are designed for both the recreational and tournament-competitive mindset. To join, please reach out to Mr. Waggenspack by clicking on his name below.

Contact: Andrew Waggenspack, Faculty, Department of Social Studies

Open to any Eagle interested in learning or mastering coding skills and programming. Formerly known as the Java Club, the Coding Club is dedicated to sharpening skills and having fun as well. To join, please email Mrs. Woodlief by clicking on her name below.

Sponsor Contact: Deanna Woodlief, Faculty, Department of Instructional Technology

The St. Thomas Chapter of the Computer Science Honor Society strives to uphold the Mission of the school – Goodness, Discipline and Knowledge – with an emphasis on the Honor Society’s Core Values – Equity, Service and Excellence. In the Computer Science Honor Society, we instill the values of strong leadership and service. Being a member of the Computer Science Honor Society is a privilege and achievement-based. Questions may be emailed to Mrs. Woodlief, by clicking her name below.

Sponsor Contact: Deanna Woodlief, Faculty, Department of Instructional Technology

The purpose of the Cooking Club is to encourage a love for culinary arts, and to create an official St. Thomas High Cookbook. All Eagles are welcome to join. To join, please email Ms. Cassaro or Mrs. Hartfield by clicking on either name below.

Sponsor Contacts: Mary Cassaro, Dean, Department of Mathematics & Kate Hartfield, Dean of Professional Development

The Cycling Club came into existence to share a love for cycling, and to also encourage participation and fundraising for the Texas MS150. Cyclists of any level are welcome to join the fun. Please reach out to Mrs. Looper if you are interested.

Interim Contact: Veronica Looper, Staff, Service and Student Activities

The STH Drama Club is a group like no other on campus. Comprising students from St. Thomas, St. Agnes, Duchesne, and Incarnate Word, the 70+ students perform two major shows every year. The students, parents, alumni, little brothers, little sisters, and faculty all work together to produce these magnificent shows. No experience is necessary! To join in the fun, please contact Mr. Green by clicking on his name below.

Sponsor Contact: Dan Green, Faculty, Department of English and Department of Fine Arts

The Dungeons and Dragons Club celebrates the classic fantasy game and helps promote leadership skills, critical thinking, decision-making, and the opportunity to socialize with other D&D players. Join in anytime, and don’t forget to bring your imagination. For questions, please contact Mr. Baker by clicking on his name below.

Sponsor Contact: Danny Baker, Faculty, Department of Social Studies

The E-sports club is a great way for students to compete against other Catholic private school students in the video games that they are passionate about. The E-sports world is a rapidly-growing, multimillion-dollar industry and many universities are starting, or already have created, their own E-sports programs. Some of these schools even offer scholarships and grants to their players.

The E-sports club plays in the TAPPS Texas League hosted by Vanta. We compete in the following video games: Chess, Rocket League, Overwatch, Valorant, Super Smash Brothers (teams and solos), Madden 25, Tetris and Fortnite (trios). TAPPS is in the process of adding more video games to their lineup.

Matches are held on a specific day, once a week. So, for example, Chess matches are played on Wednesdays every week. The season starts at the beginning of the semester and lasts about 7 weeks. After that, there is a 3-4 round playoff session.

As a club, we have won the following awards:

Fall ’23

Rocket League – 1st Place, TAPPS State Champions

Valorant Team 1 – Top Four Finish, TAPPS Texas Vanta League

Super Smash Bros Crews – Top Four Finish, TAPPS Texas Vanta League

Madden ’25 (Evan Ingram) – Top Four Finish, TAPPS Texas Vanta League

Super Smash Bros Solo (Jorge Jasso) – Top Four Finish, TAPPS Texas Vanta League

Spring ’23

Chess (Emmanuel Gomez) – Top Two Finish, TAPPS Texas Vanta League

Rocket League – Top Four Finish, TAPPS Texas Vanta League

Valorant Team 1 – Top Four Finish, TAPPS Texas Vanta League

Super Smash Bros Crews – Top Four Finish, TAPPS Texas Vanta League

Super Smash Bros Solo (Jorge Jasso) – Top Eight Finish, TAPPS Texas Vanta League

To join, please reach out to Mr. Romero by clicking on his name below.

Sponsor Contact: Noel Romero ’08, Faculty, Department of Science

The Eagle Guard is a decades-old tradition at St. Thomas, known for its ability to bring spirit and momentum to every athletic event. The Eagle Guard is comprised of approximately twelve students, juniors and seniors, who help lead loud cheers at games, run the flag out onto the field before kickoff, guard Tom Eagle (our mascot), and much more. They live the phrase “Eagle Fight Never Dies”. Our Eagle Guard is proud to stand united with the STH Band and STH Cheerleaders at all times. If you think you are up to the challenge, listen for announcements to apply during our Spring Semester! #EFND

Sponsor Contact: Joe O’Brien, Director of Student Activities and Service Program

Eagles for Life stands for respect of human life in each stage: conception to natural death. We collaborate each fall semester to create a compelling presentation shown in Theology classes, and we attend prayer rallies and service projects throughout the academic year. To join, please email Mr. Johnson by clicking on his name below.

Sponsor Contact: Casey Johnson, Faculty (Theology) and Director of Liturgy

The Environmental Club seeks to improve the environmental condition of the Houston area, and decrease the carbon footprint of STH, while simultaneously learning about and gaining a better appreciation for the environment and wildlife. To join, please reach out to Mrs. Dowdy by clicking on her name below.

Sponsor Contact: Rebecca Dowdy, Dean, Department of Science

To access the Environmental Club Fall Fair video, click here.

For the die-hard Foosball fan, this club proudly stands. Any level of player is welcome. Interested students are welcome to join in the fun at our Student Rec Center after school and during lunches. Questions may be directed to Mr. Joe O’Brien at joe.obrien@sths.org.

Sponsor Contact: Dr. Aaron Dominguez, Staff, Prinicipal

The Hispanic Association is all about building a rich community of students from every background, who are passionate for Hispanic culture. Meetings will focus upon Hispanic accomplishments, challenges, social concerns, and the importance of educating others about these topics. To join, please email Dr.Segura by clicking on his name below.

Sponsor Contact: Dr. Marino Segura, Faculty, Department of World Languages

The Investment Club is a great space for meeting Eagles who are interested in learning how to trade. Topics of discussion will often include mutual funds and cryptocurrency, and the club will bring guest speakers to share their experiences. In contrast to the STH Business Club, the STH Investment Club will delve primarily into the best practices of trading, investing, and understanding the stock market. To join, please contact Mrs. Stephenson by clicking on her name below.

Interim Sponsor: Chelette Stephenson, Director of College Counseling

The LEGO club will allow students to design new models and compete with one another in a format similar to the TV series ‘LEGO Master’. It is intended to be a fun opportunity to hang out with friends who share a love of all things LEGO. To join, please email Dr. Nordloh by clicking on his name below.

Sponsor Contact: Dr. Pete Nordloh, Faculty, Department of Science

Model UN is a simulated United Nations conference in which students will role-play as country representatives and debate significant international issues. Preparation involves meeting twice a month in the fall and weekly in January in preparation for the two-day conference in early February. Please contact Mr. Yarbrough by clicking on his name below.

Sponsor Contact: Darrell Yarbrough, Faculty, Department of English

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The St. Thomas Chapter of the National Honor Society strives to combine the mission of the school – upholding goodness, discipline, and knowledge – with that of the National Honor Society. We are an organization that recognizes and encourages superior academic achievement, while developing other characteristics essential to citizens in a democracy. In the St. Thomas Chapter of NHS, we prepare future leaders for global citizenship through each member’s commitment to excellence in learning, leadership development, school and community service, and the highest standards of personal character. Being a member of the St. Thomas Chapter of the National Honor Society is an honor and a privilege. Please contact Dr. Conboy by clicking on her name below.

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Sponsor Contact: Dr. Claire Conboy, Faculty, Department of Science

Pickleball, a growing sport for almost 60 years, is known for offering benefits of skill and fitness to players. More importantly, it naturally attracts many people, making it the perfect way to build community at St. Thomas. Every student at STH is invited to participate in this club sport, and the only pre-requisite is to plan to have a great time. To join, please email Mr. Fritsch by clicking his name below.

Sponsor Contact: David Fritsch, Faculty, Department of English

The purpose of the Ping-Pong Club is to further the enjoyment and social development intrinsic to the sport. Students who would like to join are always welcome; we practice often at the Student Activities Center on campus. All are welcome! For questions, please stop by Mr. O’Brien’s office (the door to the left of our chapel doors), or email him by clicking on his name below.

Sponsor Contact: Joe O’Brien, Faculty, Department of Theology, Director of Student Activities

The Pre-Law Society is a student organization that brings together St. Thomas students who are interested in a legal career by featuring established legal professionals as guest speakers to share their career experience and recommendations. The Pre-Law Society hosts monthly meetings, and is proud to be a pathway for Eagles to acquire knowledge on a wide range of relevant topics, including law school, practicing law, and advice. For participation information, please email Mrs. Hartfield by clicking on her name below.

Sponsor Contact: Kate Hartfield, Dean of Professional Growth & Development

The Pre-Med club is designed to offer an opportunity for students to share ideas and goals for pursuing careers in medicine and other health fields. It meets approximately on a monthly basis. Please contact Dr. Nordloh to join by clicking on his email below.

Sponsor Contact: Dr. Pete Nordloh, Faculty, Department of Science

Highly competitive, team-based, academic competitions via trivia tournaments. All are welcome; please contact Mr. Erickson by clicking on his name below.

Sponsor contact: Mr. Michael Erickson, Faculty, Department of Science

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Students build robots in the VEX robotics system and complete locally with other schools. This is both a mechanical engineering and programming challenge. Competitions are held at the state, national and international level. All are welcome!

Sponsor contact: Dr. Claire Conboy, Faculty, Department of Science

To access the Robotics Fall Fair video, click here.

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Students design, build and launch model rockets in the annual TARC (Team America Rocketry Challenge) competition.More information about the club can be found at sites.google.com/site/sthsscience. Email questions to Dr. Nordloh by clicking on his name below.

Sponsor Contact: Dr. Pete Nordloh, Faculty, Department of Science

Senior Leaders are a select group of seniors who are commissioned to assist Campus Ministry with student retreats, student liturgies, and various ministry offerings at STH. Senior Leaders give Witness Talks and facilitate small group discussions on student retreats, while also serving as liturgical ministers at the student level. Senior Leaders are invited to an exclusive leadership camp during the summer prior to their Senior year.

Juniors interested in joining for the next school year: please contact Coach Q by clicking on his name below, or watch/listen for announcements advertising this opportunity in the springtime.

Sponsor Contact: Andrew Quittenton, Dean of Theology, Director of Campus Ministry

The Speech and Debate Club is fun way to develop communication skills and make new friends.  This group competes in speech tournaments around Houston and across the nation. To join, please email Mr. Yarbrough by clicking on his name below.

Sponsor Contact: Darrell Yarbrough, Faculty, Department of English


The purpose of the Student Council is to give students an opportunity to develop leadership by organizing and carrying out school activities and serving as a liaison between the student body and the Administration. It is the group where students can assume as much of the responsibility of organizing their activities as they are able, and where questions arising from the students can be presented. It derives its power from the Administration, and its prime objective is to promote school spirit, pride and unity. The process of joining StuCo is by election, which happens in the mid-Spring; please watch EBN and read your emails from Mrs. Looper for announcements!

Sponsor Contact: Joe O’Brien, Faculty, Department of Theology, Director of Student Activities

Get involved in the voice of STH by joining in on completely student-run media: The Eagle Newswpaper and website, Aquin Yearbook and website, and the Eagle Broadcast Network. Whether it’s writing, layout, photography, graphic design or social media, there are a variety of fields you can specialize in and learn more about journalism and communications. Learn what it takes to put together nationally-award-winning media and build your skill set to be successfull in college media and communications internships. Participate in live event coverage on social media or be an anchor on the daily morning news. Anyone is eligible to join. To join, please email Mr. Dundee by clicking on his name below.

Sponsor Contact: Lance Dundee, Faculty, Department of Technology

The Tabletop Gaming Club is made up of students who enjoy board games that range from old standards such as Monopoly and Risk to more modern games like Ultimate Werewolf or the Century series. To join, please email Dr. Nordloh by clicking on his name below.

Sponsor Contact: Dr. Pete Nordloh, Faculty, Department of Science

The Tolton Society is the Black Student Union of St. Thomas High School.  It is named in honor of Fr. Augustus Tolton who was the first Black American priest in the United States. The Tolton Society is a student-led organization that seeks to foster understanding through knowledge, idea-sharing, and better awareness of the issues that face African American culture. The Tolton Society will also take a deep dive into many different cultures, to better equip our students with education and awareness of their own culture and the cultures of their neighbors. For participation information, please email Mr. Llorens by clicking on his name below.  

Sponsor Contact: Jerome Llorens, Faculty, Department of Mathematics

The purpose of the Trading Card Club is to learn more about all sorts of trading cards, from Magic the Gathering to Pokémon. By sharing knowledge, we hope to engage enthusiasts in the games that make these cards valuable, while offering a fun social outlet. All interested students should join. To inquire about meetings, please email Mr. Dubose by clicking on his name below.

Sponsor Contact: Roy Dubose, Faculty, Department of Theology

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The Ultimate Frisbee team is an intramural program in which students learn to play Ultimate Frisbee competitively from other students. We play against other local schools throughout the year as well as compete in a state tournament in May. To join, please email Coach Labus by clicking on his name below.

Sponsor Contact: Nathan Labus, Faculty, Department of Athletics

Welding is the process of applying heat to metal pieces, then fusing them to form a bond. It may sound straightforward, but this trade skill requires sound logic and critical math skills to perfect. If you have ever wondered what it all entails, our Welding Club may be the perfect form of exploration.

With sound equipment and careful supervision, this newly formed club is already blazing a trail for dedicated Eagles to bond, learn, and have fun. To join, please email Mr. Gensheimer by clicking on his name below.

Sponsor Contact: Philip Gensheimer, Faculty, Department of Social Studies

The Wellness Club mission is to offer insight, knowledge, and awareness of social and emotional well-being. Every student is welcome and encouraged to attend. This club is moderated by Ms. Gonzalez, who can be reached by clicking on her name below.

Sponsor Contact: Marisa Gonzalez, Wellness Counselor

Wiffle ball enthusiasts of every skill level are welcome to join our club to play. If you are interested, please email Mr. Hernandez, whose name is linked below.

Sponsor Contact: Danny Hernandez, Faculty, Departments of Theology and World Languages, Director of Retreats