The Art Club is open to students interested in art. Members will participate in field trips and create a group art project.
Marian High School established a Baking Club with a mission to share its tasty treats with charitable outlets. Lead by Associate Director of Advancement Angela Altamore, students are able to create, share and bake recipes together.
Marian’s Big Sisters are junior students who help the freshmen (Little Sisters) become acclimated to the Marian experience. The Big Sisters host a series of events with their Little Sisters each year. Juniors who are energetic, responsible and welcoming are encouraged to join.
The Marian High School Bowling Team competes in the Metro High School Bowling Association’s Monday League.
The Campus Ministry Program consists of student leaders from all groups involved in planning retreats, prayer experiences, liturgies, opportunities for sacraments and service projects. to read more about the .
Marian has a varsity cheerleading squad that performs at all home and away basketball and volleyball games. This team of girls pledge their time and support to the athletic programs at Marian. In addition to attending games, the cheerleaders design posters, make announcements and spark spirit for the athletic teams. Tryouts are held each spring for cheerleading and any student may audition, including incoming freshman.
Click here to view the team roster!
The Dance Teams work together to build school spirit and support the athletic programs at Marian. There are two teams at Marian, junior varsity and varsity. The teams consist of girls who are outgoing and creative. They perform at numerous events throughout the year including home basketball games, Creighton Prep’s homecoming game, pep rallies and Creighton University basketball games.
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The mission of the Esprit De Corps Club is raise awareness and appreciation for Marian’s six Core Values—community, service, empowerment, compassion, leadership and Marian Identity—through education and celebration. Esprit de Corps is French for “spirit of the body [community].”
This club invites athletes to come together to share their athletic experiences and to encourage them in their Christian development.
The French Club promotes a greater awareness and understanding of the language, literature and cultures of the French-speaking world.
– Increasing Diversity and Equality Among Students
IDEAS educates the student body about various cultures and creates an environment open to diversity, dignity and respect for all people.
Seraphims, a choir open to all students and staff, leads the Marian community in song at each all-school mass and prayer service. Local musician, Anna Kolterman directs the group. This activity offers an opportunity to experience the fun and blessings of the gospel music.
The Novelettes group was created to increase student interest in casual reading and to give them a fun environment to discuss popular fiction.
The Native Ecosystem fosters the development of land into a more natural habitat while providing an understanding of ecosystems.
Pantomime is action without words. The Troupe consists of members from all classes who create both serious and humorous mimes. The Troupe performs for schools, banquets and organizations.
The Polar Plunge Club raises money for the Special Olympics through various fundraising opportunities, but most eminently through the Polar Plunge event; which involves jumping into Lake Zorinsky during the winter.
The Pro-Life Club's mission is to raise awareness and promote Catholic teaching on pro-life issues throughout our school and community.
This committee plans, organizes and decorates for Prom.
Marian’s Recruitment Team is responsible for promoting Marian High School. The organization’s activities include grade school visitations, Open House, Home Coffees, Placement Exam and 6th & 7th Grade Exam and Workshop. Team members act as hostesses and guides to prospective students spending a day at Marian.
The Science Club is open to students interested in scientific investigation both in the lab and in the field. The overall goal of this club is to prepare science projects for competition.
The Spanish Club was founded to promote a greater awareness and understanding of the language, literature and culture of the Spanish-speaking world.
Through “spirit” and their love of Marian, the Spirit Club strives to make Marian a positive place in all areas.
Focusing on gun safety and education, Marian’s trap shooting team competes at local and national competitions. Click here to view the student-sponsored website. to view the April 28 WOWT Channel 6's news story about this program. Click here to view the 2011 Championship results.
This organization is available to any student who has a keen interest in discussing political issues and who may be supportive of the Democratic party.
This organization is available to any student who has a keen interest in discussing political issues and who may be supportive of the Republican party.
Student Government
Student government at Marian is an excellent leadership opportunity. Elections for government positions are held each spring.
The elected Board members strive to unify students and faculty by improving all means of communication. The student leaders work to unify the entire school in its activities and programs. All clubs are directly accountable to the Student Board and chartered by the Student Board.
A group of students is elected within classes to serve the needs of each class. Membership will vary according to class enrollment. Officers are responsible for class activities, meetings and any other class project. They strive to encourage unity in the class. Click here to see the 2011 results.
Honor Societies
Marian's Honor Societies are scholastic clubs for students who maintain a high grade point average in a respective subject.
Selection for membership is based on outstanding scholarship, character, leadership and service.
(FBLA)
The FBLA grants students the opportunity to get involved with the business world through experiences involving field trips, speakers, state, regional and national conferences and community service projects.
(JCL)
The JCL is a national organization and is the junior branch of the American Classical League. Any student who has maintained an A average in the third or fourth year of Latin is eligible for membership in the honor society.
Mu Alpha Theta fosters an interest in mathematics and a continuation or development for individuals in the area of mathematics. To become a member, students must complete through Advanced Algebra with a cumulative math GPA of 3.5. Click here to see members.
Marian’s Marcella Chapter, named in honor of Sr. Marcella Sitzmann, a Servant of Mary, an English teacher, and the first principal of Marian, consists of juniors and seniors who have held a 4.0 GPA in five semesters of required English courses. Marian has the only national chapter in the state of Nebraska.
The National Forensic League recognizes excellence in the areas of public speaking and oral interpretation. Membership is earned through participation in speech competitions held throughout the year.
The French and Spanish Honor Societies are organizations that recognize outstanding academic achievement in French and Spanish. Third year students must have an "A" average in French or Spanish to be eligible for membership.
This international honorary society for high school journalists was chartered in 1958 at Marian. It recognizes members of the journalism program who meet the standards set by the organization.
Click here to see a list of honored students since 1996.