Clubs &
Sports
Through participation in a broad range of athletic and club activities, each student is called on to find and develop his special interests and talents. As he grows in self-confidence and self-reliance--whether on the athletic field, behind the debate podium, or as a member of a musical performance group--he also develops an appreciation for the value of belonging to and participating in something larger than himself.
Though participation in athletics is not a stipulated requirement, virtually all students choose to play at least one sport. As the School seeks to enable each student to pursue various interests and find the best in himself, athletic events, play practices, music rehearsals, student council programs, and other activities are, whenever possible, scheduled not to conflict.
Club activities appeal to a wide range of tastes, and new organizations develop as student interests warrant. Students are expected to remain on campus after classes to pursue this total learning experience. As they learn to explore, they are reminded in myriad ways that anything worth doing is worth doing well.
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| FALL Varsity Cross Country JV Cross Country Varsity Football JV Football Third Football Fourth Football Varsity Soccer JV Soccer Fourth Soccer |
WINTER Varsity Basketball JV Basketball Third Basketball Fourth Basketball Varsity Hockey JV Hockey Third Hockey Fourth Hockey |
SPRING Varsity Baseball JV Baseball Third Baseball Fourth Baseball Varsity Golf Varsity Lacrosse JV Lacrosse Fourth Lacrosse Varsity Tennis Sailing |
Arrow Club
This group of volunteer students serves the School primarily on campus,
including assistance with school-wide functions such as Parent-Teacher
Conference Night.
Contact: Brendan Sullivan
Art Club
The Art Club meets in the art studio and allows students to work on paintings,
sketches, and sculpture. The clubs also works on sets for St. Sebastian's
plays and does artwork for other school functions.
Contact: Art Department
Chess Club
The Chess Club plays matches against public schools from the area including
Needham, Norwood and Brockton.
Contact: Patricia Colton
Arrows Vocal Ensemble
The Chorus performs various genres of music ranging from gospel to a cappella
songs. The chorus meets on Mondays and Thursdays and has various other
rehearsals to prepare for performances. Schola sings at church services and prepares on Thursdays after school.
Contact: Karl Grohmann & Meyer Chambers
Communications Club (ATS)
The Communications Club is responsible for producing live morning and
afternoon T.V. announcements. The club videotapes all Varsity sports,
school plays, and other School activities. The club also maintains the
in-house television system.
Contact: Peter Kittler
Drama Club
The Drama Club mounts three productions each year starting with a full-length
play or musical in the fall. In the winter the Club presents a one-act
play that is also performed at the Massachusetts High School Drama Festival.
In the recent past, the Drama and Music Departments have collaborated
in a “Spring Revue.” At these events, the Drama Club has performed
student-written and student-directed scenes and short plays.
Contact: Mark Rogers
Debate Team
The Debate Team debates other independent schools and hosts a debate tournament
each February.
Contact: Mike Nerbonne
Harvard Model Congress
In this activity, juniors and seniors learn how the federal government
operates. Students imitate and act out the job of politicians to see how
laws are passed and how Congress works.
Contact: Steve Thomasy
International Club
The club allows students to learn about foreign culture through experiences
such as outings to cultural events. Every year the club holds an international
fair, complete with games, competitions, and booths.
Contact: Elaine Schwimmer
Jazz Band
This musical group is open to all who play or would like to learn how
to play musical instruments. The band plays a mixture of concert and jazz
pieces and meets on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Contact: Karl Grohmann
Latin Club
This club is for students who want to further their understanding of ancient
culture. Students participate in a two-day Latin trivia session; the winners
proceed to a larger scale Latin trivia event at College of the Holy Cross
where many other schools also compete.
Contact: Sean Albertson
Literary Magazine (The Quiver)
The Quiver is St. Sebastian's literary magazine, published once a year
with student poems, short stories, and artwork. The staff meets periodically
on Wednesday afternoons and meets more frequently toward the end of the
school year.
Contact: Dan Drummond
Mountain Biking Club
Members of the Mountain Biking Club participate in various rides; students
plan their excursions, which usually take place on a Wednesday or Friday
afternoon.
Contact: Peter Kittler
Mathematics Team
The Mathematics Team competes in math contests that are associated with
the New England Mathematics League. There are six competitions per year;
occasionally, students also compete in the American High School Mathematics
Exam that is held once a year.
Contact: Jim Rest
Men with Positive Attitudes (M.P.A.)
M.P.A. is a support group for people of color at St. Sebastian's and is
open to all who are interested. The group helps to educate its members,
and the School as a whole, regarding a variety of racial, cultural and
religious issues as they affect the individuals involved and the community
as a whole.
Contact: Meyer Chambers
National Honor
Society
The National Honor Society aims to create an enthusiasm for scholarship,
to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to
develop character. Students must fulfill several qualifications to be
eligible for membership in the St. Sebastian's Chapter.
Contact: Sean Albertson
Newspaper
The Walrus provides the St. Sebastian's community with news and
student opinion four times a year. The paper prints news stories, opinion
pieces, photographs and other artwork. The Dart is written, edited, and published by students in grades 7 & 8.
Contact: Dan Drummond & David Cornish
Sailing Club
The Sailing Club sails out of Community Boating in Boston and meets two
to four times a week in the spring. Most returning sailors didn't know
how to sail when they joined and now are experienced sailors.
Contact: Fr. John Arens & Deirdre Rynne
Ski Team
The Ski Team competes against other teams in the Ski East League. Racing
competition takes place at Blue Hills, MA, and Ragged Mountain, NH.Competitions
usually are held on weekends and a few competitions during the week. There
are one to two racing competitions each week during the season.
Contact: Fr. John Arens & Deirdre Rynne
Student Council
Comprised of 15 students who are elected to office, the Student Council
members organize activities, sell items, and are available to assist at
parent and school functions.The members work to bring ideas from the Student
Council to the student body and from the student body back to the Student
Council.
Contacts: Donna Atwood, Carla Callini, Lea Mannion
Yearbook Committee (The Arrow)
The yearbook committee publishes the school yearbook, The Arrow, annually.
Students are needed to organize, take pictures and write articles.
Contact: Rachel Hall