Students at St. John Neumann Catholic High School are encouraged to participate in the many clubs and organizations available to them on campus. Each club meets regularly to plan community service projects, fundraisers, and practice for upcoming events. Clubs also provide students with leadership opportunities, a skill highly encouraged at SJN.
Beta Club
Leadership and service are the high ideals held by the Beta Club. Through diverse activities our club tries to serve others in visible ways in school, community and state. Students are invited to join the Beta Club by completing over 150 hours of community service and having good grades in all subjects after your freshman year. Objectives of the Beta Club are achievement, character, leadership and service. Let us lead by serving others.
Celtic AmbassadorsThe Celtic Student Ambassadors are a select group of SJN students who are dedicated to the positive promotion of St. John Neumann High School.The goal of the ambassador program is to educate prospective students, families, and the general public on the programs,resources, and student life at Neumann.This privilege is reserved for the current student body in grades 10 – 12. Students may apply and must receive two recommendations from their teachers, and are invited to serve in this elite program through a selection committee.
Creative WritingThe Creative Writing Club gathers together on Fridays to brainstorm, write, review the writing of others, create art, and ultimately plan for an anthology that celebrates student-created works.The purpose of this club is to provide a comfortable environment for students who enjoy writing in any and all ways. All artists are welcome as well.
Florida MathThe Florida Math League is a statewide math competition which consists of a series of 6 tests taken throughout the year. At St. John Neumann, this event is open to all grade levels. Each contest consists of 6 challenging questions. A team score is sent to the State of Florida, where the standings of all participating schools are published shortly thereafter.This is one method that students at SJN can demonstrate their talent and accomplishments that are developed daily in the classroom. All honors Math students take a battery of six tests.These scores are computed and ranked with other participating Florida schools.
Key ClubThe Key Club is the oldest and largest service program for high school students; it is a student-led organization that teaches leadership through service to others. Key Club has hosted a blood drive, prepared meals for St. Matthew’s House, hosted clean-up efforts at Rookery Bay, volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, and aided in other community service programs.
National Honor SocietyNational Honor Society is a national honor of distinction. NHS is offered to students in grades 10 through 12 who earn and maintain a 3.67 unweighted average and possess the keystone characteristics of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. It is a privilege to be inducted into the National Honor Society and should be a goal for all students to achieve. Applications are reviewed after the 1st and 3rd quarters by the faculty selection committee. Students are notified regarding the decision of the selection committee and new members are inducted at the Induction Ceremony in the spring.
The Neumann chapter of National Honor Society participates in a variety of service projects and activities throughout the school year. NHS organizes and operates the School Store which sells food items to students and faculty during lunch. Service Projects this year include assisting with Undy Sunday, Youth Haven, and Light the Night for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Students Against Destructive DecisionsStudents Against Destructive Decisions (S.A.D.D.) is a club dedicated to the education and assistance in coping with problems caused by drugs, alcohol, tobacco and difficult relationships. Members of S.A.D.D. encourage their peers to stay “above the influence” through positive role modeling and environmental strategies that can prevent other destructive decisions and set a healthier, safer course for teen lives.
Scholar BowlThe Scholar Bowl is a competition among area high schools in a "Jeopardy" style match in various academic subjects such as English, Social Studies, Math, Science, Foreign Languages, and Current Events. Local high schools have a team consisting of four students, with alternates available in the different rounds of the competition. In Collier County, St. John Neumann competes against the other county high schools in practice matches, leading up to the final county tournament held in March. This final match determines the county champion. The team coaches select an All-Star Team to represent the county at the State Scholar Bowl tournament held at Disney World in April.
Student CouncilThe St. John Neumann Student Council is the voice of the student body, promoting leadership and fellowship among the school. The Council plans, organizes, and produces social events for the student body and fosters school spirit and pride, as well as supporting the efforts of one another. This year our semester goals include a Freshman Welcome Day, Orientation, Homecoming Week, Catholic School's Week and school lunches. The Council is also involved in numerous service projects including Make-a-Wish Foundation, Undy-Sunday, Catholic Charities, St. Vincent DePaul, The Domestic Abuse Shelter, Easter Egg Hunt at Golden Gate, Christmas Party in Immokalee, St. Matthew’s House, local families and various food and clothing drives.
Youth And Christ Helping TogetherThe Y.A.C.H.T. Club (“Youth and Christ Helping Together”) is a critical component of Campus Ministry. Students will have the opportunity to plan and implement retreats, prayer services, liturgies, and other events/services that fall under “Campus Ministry.” The mission of the Y.A.C.H.T. Club is to invite all students of St. John Neumann Catholic High School to experience the fullness of Christ’s love through the service of others.
