A Cappella
Moderators: Mr. Horatio Edens and Ms. Tina Harris
A Cappella is a student-run singing group of 12-15 students who are dedicated to the performance and appreciation of a cappella music. Students meet twice weekly after school and occasionally during community lunch in room 404, and are required to perform in two school concerts and the Talent Show. Previous vocal experience preferred; auditions required for new members.
African American and Hispanic Culture Clubs
Moderator: Mrs. Linda Norman
This club educates students on the unique issues that disproportionably effect women and children of African American and Hispanic women. It also celebrates the diversity of culture within the St. Francis community.
AIDS Awareness
Moderator: Mrs. Bonnie Roman
The goal of this club is to foster AIDS awareness and provide opportunities for students to get involved in various AIDS related events. We hope to instill members with a passion to help those whose lives are affected by AIDS.
Alzheimer’s Awareness
Moderator: Kathleen Deeringer
This club is an organization with the purpose of enabling young adults to become aware of the disease and its effects on their families. Our goals are to help raise funds for research and to support fellow students who have an immediate experience with the disease within their families and friends.
Anime Club
Moderator: Ms. Ileana Diver
Anime Club seeks to promote awareness and a better understanding of Anime (Japanese visual animation), Manga (narrative storyline in graphic novel format), and Japanese culture. Students teach each other during group drawing classes and participate in school service projects.
Art Club
Moderator: Mrs. Mary Stember
The SF Art Club is a great place to make friends and help out the school! We are active in school community service, making sets for plays and murals around the school. We take fun and exciting field trips to various galleries, and have an extra special field trip to San Francisco at the end of the year. We become more aware of art in the world.
Asian-Pacific Islander Club (APIC)
Moderator: Ms. Naomi Lee
Asian-Pacific Islander Club explores many Asian and Pacific Island cultures. APIC also gives back to the community by volunteering at multiple community events.
California Scholarship Federation (CSF)
Moderator: Mrs. Evelyn Vargas and Mrs. Judy Brown
CSF promotes service within St. Francis and the community. Graduating seniors can become seal bearers with four semesters of active membership, including one semester during senior year. Each semester students must meet grade requirements, apply for membership, and attend occasional meetings.
Club de Español
Moderator: Mrs. Evelyn Vargas
Club de Español promotes understanding of the culture of Spanish speakers. Members participate in monthly activities within the St. Francis and Sacramento communities. Meetings are held once a month, and more frequently before International Night. Members must have an interest in language and Hispanic culture.
Cheerleading
Moderator: Mrs. Cynthia Cost
Tryout for the cheerleading team and learn what Troubie Spirit is all about. We will go to various games and cheer on our fellow Troubies while they compete.
Dancing With the Troubies
Moderator: Mr. Richard Norman
Come dance with the “stars” at St. Francis! Join us for ballroom dancing.
Environmental Club
Moderator: Mrs. Anne Crew-Renzo
This club promotes the awareness of the beauty of the environment. The club works to preserve and care for the earth through various projects.
ERA
Moderator: Ms. Christy Costales
Fashion Club
Moderator: Ms. Emily Zacharias
This club will open up a world of design, fashion, and entertainment to any active member of it. We make the club what we want it to be. After all, that’s really all that fashion is about…expressing yourself! Whether you’re into sewing, designing, or just sitting back and listening to discussions on the latest trends and fashion designs, you will get something out of this club.
Film Critic
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The film critic is a club designed to expand the knowledge and appreciation of American as well as world cinema. Club members will experience the joys of cinema while working on writing skills.
French Club
Moderator: Madame Flo Picca
The French Club is a unique and fun opportunity to meet with fellow classmates and experience everything French! In this club we are able to engage in a wide variety of activities such as: listening to French music, watching French movies, eating occasional French cuisine, and much much more! The French club is dedicated to offering a warm and enjoyable environment for all of its members while participating in various community service projects through out the year. So we are looking for dedicated and fun-loving girls with an interest or even a love for French. We hope to see you there!
Graphic Design Club
Moderators: Ms. Leigh Hiers and Mrs. Eve Benson
This is a website and graphic design club meant to cultivate technology skills. Students use html, adobe Photoshop, and other visual media.
Gourmet Club
Moderator: Mrs. Cindy Sandoval
The Gourmet Club is a culinary exploration of the diverse, rich, and flavorful foods. Meetings will consist of food preparation, cooking, hosting, sharing recipes, and an occasional field trip.
Il Circolo Italiano
Moderator: Mrs. Rosemarie Bertini
The Italian Club organizes various activities to advance the student’s understanding and appreciation of the Italian language and culture. Activities include:
- December service field-trip to a local convalescent hospital to sing Italian Christmas Carols
- hosting of the visit of La Befana to celebrate the Epiphany
- preparing treats to give to area elementary students on behalf of the Befana
- preparation of the clubs donation of an Italian Food Basket for the St. Francis auction
- preparation of mimosa bouquets in observance of Festa della Donna, March 8th
- performances of a traditional Tarantella dance for International Night.
- serving dinner at various dinners for Italian organizations
Membership is open to the entire student body. Come Join us!
In Production
Moderators: Mrs. Eve Benson and Mr. Steve Tholcke
This is a club dedicated to learning about the art of filming. Members will learn different aspects of the moviemaking process including planning storyboards, camera work, editing, and effected. Through watching and appreciating important films, learning from professionals, and gaining experience, students will learn the process and the art of creating videos. As a club we will create movies from scratch, going through the procedures as a team in order to truly learn all aspects of filming.
International Dance
Moderator: Mrs. Deborah Pansius
International Dance explores the traditions and dance styles from a variety of ethnic groups. The club will learn dances from group members, videos, outside instructors and workshops. Other cultural traditions such as food and clothing will also be explored. The International Dance Club strives to recognize and appreciate diversity in Dance and in everyday life
Key Club
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The purpose of the club is to develop competent, capable, and caring leaders through the vehicle of service.
Latin Club
Moderator: Mr. Brian Briggs
The Latin club pursues better understanding of the language and the Middle Ages. All activities are related to the language or Medieval or Roman culture.
Mandolin
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Students create, edit, and layout the school newspaper.
Mini Life Savers
Moderator: Mr. Brian Dodson
Troubies for life is committed to promoting the dignity of life and educating other students about the cause. Activities may include participation in walks and conferences, volunteering at appropriate organizations, and seeking out guest speakers to learn more about promoting the cause.
Na Wahine ‘O ‘Olu Hula Hui
Moderator: Ms. Laureen Macugay
This club is dedicated to sharing the Polynesian dance and culture with the school community as well as the outside community. The club members learn basic Hawaiian language and dance as well as creating strong cultural and spiritual values. Through hula basics and choreography, the members will learn discipline, grace, and commitment to reach each dancer’s full potential in hula.
National Honor Society
Moderator: Mrs. Kathleen Deeringer
Students are inducted into this society for outstanding academics, leadership, character and service. The St. Francis chapter aims to perform one major service project each semester.
Peace Club
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The Peace club is a human rights organization fighting against world wide injustices. As a club we will educate our community about these issues, write letters to inform and encourage government officials to make changes for the better, and provide ourselves with a greater knowledge of out brothers and sisters.
Pep Band
Moderator: Mr. Horatio Edens
Play in a band and cheer on the Troubie teams during games.
The Pink Ladies Club
Moderator: Mrs. Cynthia Cost
The Pink Ladies Club is dedicated to the battle against breast cancer. Members of the club participate in many service, educational, and events concerning the prevention (screening and diagnosis), research, treatment, and support groups relating to breast cancer. We invite students, staff, parents, and alums to participate in all of our events. Pink Ladies events include: Making Strides Walk against Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer awareness month, Race for the Cure, and Albie Carson “Albie Aware” 5k walk.
