STUDENT COUNCIL

Student Council Sponsored Activities:
Spirit Month Pep Rallies
Bonfire Homecoming Dance
Ring Day/Dance Christmas Talent Show
Winter Ball Mr. Wildwood Catholic
Rent-A-Crusader Auction Sadie Hawkins Auction/Dance

Moderator: Mrs. Mary Walsh

The Student Council is the central student organization of the school. It consists of an executive board of President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary, class officers of President and Homeroom Representatives. The moderator of the Student Council is appointed by the Principal.
The object of the Student Council is to bring about a close communication among students, faculty, and administration by utilizing the leadership available so that the true spirit of Wildwood Catholic will permeate all individuals.
The executive board of the Student Council will meet with the administration once each cycle to discuss any concerns or ideas that the student body may wish to bring to the attention of the school officials.

STUDENT COUNCIL EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
President: Sarah Cannon
Vice President: Kyle Raucci
Treasurer: Morgan Kelly
Secretary: Anna Kane
Public Relations Officer: Danielle Sharkey

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Moderator: Mrs. Victoria Bolle

The National Honor Society of Wildwood Catholic High School has as its purposes the creation of enthusiasm for scholarship, the stimulation of a desire to render service, the promotion of leadership, the development of character in the students of the high school. The National Honor Society is a nationwide organization inaugurated and approved in 1921 to promote these ideas in the secondary school system of our country.
Students may not apply for membership. Membership is open to students in the eleventh and twelfth grades, who are scholastically eligible by maintaining a 3.5 GPA average. Qualified students are voted by faculty on qualities of character, service and leadership.

The executive board of the National Honor Society for the 2009-2010 school year is:
Joseph Poukish, President
Ashley Russo, Vice President
Mark Rucci, Treasurer
Lindsay Galle, Secretary

DANCES

School dances are held for the enjoyment of the students, and will be conducted solely under the student council's direction. In order that each person may safeguard the rights of all concerned the following statement of rules is in effect:
1. Dances will begin at 7:30 P.M. and end at 11:00 P.M. On a few special occasions, when notification is given prior to the date of the dance, the times of the dances may vary.
2. Students shall not be admitted after 8:00 P.M. or 1/2 hour after the time the dance starts, unless previous arrangements have been made with the moderator.
3. Students shall not leave the dance area before 10:30 P.M. or 1/2 hour before the time of the dance is over.
before the time of the dance is over.
4. A student may bring one guest who has been properly pre-registered from outside the school. Guest registration forms will be made available in the business office until the afternoon prior to the dance. Students are responsible for their guests. No grade school students will be admitted to dances. Some dances may be designated for WCHS students only.
5. No dances will be conducted without an adequate number of chaperones. The chaperones have the authority and responsibility of maintaining order at the dances. They are to be treated with courtesy and respect.
6. To use, possess, or be under the influence of any drug, including alcohol, is prohibited to all students and any guest at all school functions.
7. Anyone who does not follow the rules of good social order will be asked to leave the dance and may be refused admission to future dances. Any serious infractions of rules will lead to school disciplinary action.
8. Everyone shall follow the dress code established for dances.

JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM
Moderator: Mrs. Janice Schumann

Each Spring the school sponsors a formal dance not only for the enjoyment of the students who attend but also to provide an opportunity for exposure to a formal social event. The junior and senior classes, under the direction of a prom moderator, assume responsibility for the planning of this event.

ANNSCRIPT - YEARBOOK
Moderator: Mr. Timothy O'Brien

The ANNSCRIPT, our annual publication, tells the story of the students and the year's activities. It serves as a reliable record of the academic year with special emphasis on seniors. The editor and staff are appointed by the moderator.

FRENCH-SPANISH CLUBS
Moderators: Mrs. Mary Kane & Mrs. Victoria Bolle

The language clubs have as their purpose deepening the appreciation of the French and Spanish culture, heritage, and traditions. Each club is moderated by one of the school's language teachers.

FORENSIC CLUB
Moderator: Mrs. Craig Gras

The Wildwood Catholic Forensic Club engages in the art of communication through public speaking. It aims to develop leadership in youth. Each student may participate in various areas of speech activity: declamation, original oratory, extemporaneous speech, drama, prose and poetry reading, and duo-interpretation. Competition and tournaments are held in local and distant public and parochial high schools.

MOCK TRIAL
Moderator: Ms. Denise Lamanna

In conjunction with the New Jersey Bar Association, the Mock Trial team competes with other county schools in reenacting a trial with students role-playing all constituents in the presence of professional judges and attorneys. Students gain an understanding of the judicial system while developing public speaking and dramatic skills

STUDENT AMBASSADORS
Moderators: Ms. Mary Kane, Mr. Kevin Quinn

The purpose of the Student Ambassadors Club is two-fold: To provide an outreach to future students and their families and to provide ongoing assistance to students making the transition to Wildwood Catholic.

EDUCATIONAL EUROPEAN TRAVEL

Each year juniors and seniors who are in good academic, disciplinary, and financial standing, are invited to take part in a European excursion. The purpose of our European travel over Easter break is to encourage students to experience learning through primary sources.

REBEL (Reaching Everyone by Exposing Lies
Moderator: Mr. Kevin Quinn

The mission of the REBEL movement is to reach, educate and empower New Jersey youth to make healthy lifestyle decisions and to support non-smoking as the social norm.