Clubs and Activities

Academic Bowl is part of the National Academic Quiz Tournament. The purpose of this club is to prepare for the Montgomery County meet held in the spring of each year. The competition is a series of questions and answers on all topics of human knowledge, similar in format to Jeopardy. Practice sessions include learning to work with a team of four students to master an array of knowledge. The team will consist of 16 members, and is open to all grades. The group meets every Tuesday and Thursday from November through March. Members are asked to attend three practices a month.

The Mount's drama club encompasses every aspect of the theatre experience. Each spring, Acadram does a full-length production that stresses the ensemble ethic. The club allows the students the opportunity to not only act, but also to actively participate in stage management, publicity, set and costume construction-basically every step of the process involved in preparing a quality performance piece. Previous productions have included the following comedies, murder mysteries and dramas: Enchanted April, The Dancers, Women in Congress, Daisy Pulls It Off, Women in White, The Crucible, The Taming of the Shrew, and Dancing at Lughnasa. Acadram meets every other week during the fall, and begins rehearsals for the spring show at the end of January.

Art students and those students seriously interested in enriching the school community through visual art should join the Art Club. Activities include workshops in lettering, jewelry making and other art media. Members will also enjoy mural painting, set designing for the fall musical and drama department, visits with contemporary Philadelphia artists and field trips. Students meet once a month in the art studio.

This club is open to all students who share a love for reading and literature. Meetings are generally held once a month where the group gathers to discuss the book of the month and pick a new book for the upcoming month. All books are selected based on the consensus of the members; books of all genres are open to suggestion. The club will also view movies that originated from books. New members may join at any time.

Campanile is a year-round activity inviting students who are willing to function as editors, writers, and photographers. The 8 to 12 page publication includes school news, world and social issues and feature stories. Journalism I is strongly recommended for those students who make Campanile their primary activity.

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Students will work side by side with the school’s Executive Chef and develop skills that will help provide them with an understanding of the rudiments of a working kitchen. They will learn preparation of sauces, soups, salads, desserts and various cooking methods for meats and seafood. Students will prep and prepare items that will be served in the school café, and help with school functions when possible.

Students will explore the digital camera starting with the basics, such as camera resolution and how it affects a digital image. The club will use Adobe Photoshop to retouch old or damaged photographs, scan negatives, slides, objects, and phtotographs. Students will discover ways to manipulate a photograph through the use of filters to enhance an image. This club is open to all interested students who have a digital camera.

All students currently enrolled in Latin and those who have completed Latin II may join. Our goal is to foster an appreciation and understanding of the language and culture of the ancient Romans. We have two social events each year - a Saturnalia party in December and an Ides of March celebration. Planning meetings are held when needed. Latina vivit!

The Environmental Club works to educate students regarding the environmental impact of their actions and the responsibilities they have both in school and in the communities in which they live. The club welcomes all students dedicated to increasing awareness of the environmental issues in our world today. This club organizes recycling efforts and works to propose various initiatives to continue to make The Mount a “Green School.”

Each November, the Mount produces a fully-staged musical production. Auditions are held in May for the following year’s production.

All students who love movies, directors, and actors are invited to join the Film Society. Meetings are also open to any student who wants to attend the showing of the featured film of the week. Members meet twice a month and watch some of the most famous films of all time. Elements of film, such as theme, plot, character, cinematography, acting, costume and set decoration are discussed. Members make film suggestions for the next meeting. Films of all genres are shown, though most films are dated before 1980, as the club focuses on the classics. Members will form opinions, make connections, and learn interesting backstory information about the directors, writers, and actors in the film.

An award-winning Robotics team that inspires women engineers of tomorrow! This team provides a unique opportunity for students to participate in an intense national competition that demands a commitment to team building and requires a very broad range of talents and interests. The team needs students who are interested in art, business, science, writing and math. If you enjoy a challenge, come join us!

The Forensics Team is a competitive organization that participates in competitions with other high schools in the art of public speaking. Students who participate receive a variety of benefits from their efforts and participation, including a comfort level with public speaking and presentations. The club welcomes students who want to become comfortable with public speaking in a fun and supportive environment by participating in prose, poetry, duo, declamation, and original oratory categories.

Students who like to sing and are interested in making music need to see the Music Director during the first week of school to join this fun group. This is a year-round activity for all classes. The Glee Club performs at the Christmas and Spring Concerts. Members may also audition for solos in Glee Club and for the school’s Broadway musical. Glee Club meets after school on Wednesdays.

Handbell Choir is a student-run music ensemble that performs at both the Christmas and Spring concerts. Membership is open to all students. The ability to read music is helpful, but not required. See the Music Director for more information on joining this terrific group of students.

All Spanish students are invited to join. Activities will include songs, movies and cultural celebrations. Meetings will be announced throughout the year.

Students at all levels of French are invited to enrich their understanding of the French language and culture by watching French movies, video clips, reading French magazines, playing French games inside/outside class, and getting involved in cooking classes, preparing French desserts. This club meets periodically throughout the year.

Mock Trial is an affiliate of the Young Lawyers Division of the Montgomery County Bar Association. Students are introduced to the legal system and practice various courtroom trial roles. The club holds scrimmages with other schools and a competitive team of eight is selected for district competition from the club as a whole. Meetings are scheduled weekly.

Membership is open to all students. The Club will participate in at least two conferences per year. Students focus on world problems and research and discuss how to resolve these issues. Meetings and preparation for conferences are scheduled weekly.

Membership is open to all students who are interested in planning and sharing experiences both inside and outside of school that celebrate the world’s cultural diversity.

The MUSE magazine welcomes creative, committed students with skills in writing, art, design, desktop publishing and photography. Meetings are held on Mondays after school during the fall semester; hours vary during the spring semester.

At the close of each year, sophomore students submit a competitive essay for membership in this club for the following year. The 20/20 Challenge is an international problem solving competition that focuses on 20 of the world’s most pressing concerns; students are called upon to develop strategies to combat these issues. Teams are chosen and together decide on one issue, which will be their focus. Each Mount Saint Joseph Academy team partners with a school from abroad.

PAML consists of six contests administered monthly from October to March. Membership is open to all students who have an interest in Math and enjoy solving challenging problems. Participants need not be enrolled in a math course to be a member. Students must fulfill requirements for attendance and achievement to receive an end-of-year certificate.

This club seeks to promote and uphold the sanctity of all human life from conception until natural death. Activities include prayer, education, and service.

Students in this group participate in the Montgomery County Science Research Competition. A strong background in science and a dedication to research is a must. This group is limited to six participants.

The Science Club offers its members the opportunity to investigate “Why?” Bimonthly meetings allow members to experiment, watch stimulating films, and join in field trips geared toward the interest of the club members. The club also works on eco-centric group project. If you are curious about our world and have an open mind, we want you to join!

Being a member of the Sheaf team is a challenging and rewarding position. All students willing to work as writers, editors, photographers and graphic designers are welcome to join. The staff usually meets Mondays and Wednesdays for an hour since most work can be done online at home. Demanding involvement in other activities will exclude students from participating on the yearbook.

For those students interested in the “behind the scenes” aspect of play production, Stage Crew is for you! Training on lights, sound, set construction, props and stage management are emphasized. Participation in at least three of the five major productions is required. Sound and light crew members also work at school assemblies and other school or weekend events.

Students send letters and care packages to men and women serving overseas as well as lend support to their families and participate in local events.

A club for students interested in video filming, acting, writing, production, and editing, this club explores video projects from a marketing perspective. Student-produced videos are featured regularly on the Mount's website and social media channels.

Rooted in and propelled forth by the Mission of the Sisters of Saint Joseph as lacemakers, we weave to serve the poor and the destitute continuing a legacy that has lasted for over 150 years.