Clubs and Organizations

The mission of the Action Sports Club is to:

• Conquer the rock walls of our local indoor climbing gyms with ambitions of learning a new and fun recreational activity.
• Enjoy mountain biking throughout the Bay Area. No experience is necessary.

Club Moderator: Ted Morton

Moderator: Nathan Cho

The AV Club is a club devoted to technical theater, especially in the areas of professional sound and lighting design and operation.

Club Moderator: Mr. Long

Club Moderator: Danny Arias

Intro to beach volleyball. We meet on Tuesdays and Fridays from 3 to 5 p.m. at Notre Dame High School, Belmont. All levels welcome.

Moderator: TBD

Serra’s hottest club on campus was created for students to learn and share the secrets of the art of grilling—from tailgating to backyard entertaining—in a hands-on environment.

Club Moderators: Mr. Morton and Brian Carson

Big Brothers is made up of a group of juniors who serve as Big Brothers to freshmen. Club members support individual freshmen and support the Frosh Orientation weekend with Campus Ministry and Activities.

The Block Society Club is one of the oldest clubs at Serra. Made up of students who have excelled in the areas of athletics, academics, service or performing arts (and have earned their "Block S"), the Block Club supports school activities and is active in various areas of service.

The Chess and Classic Games will meet for both “casual” friendly play, as well as for tournament play! Our aim is to meet one to two times per month. Additionally, will add MTG for casual play for interested duelers! Finally, players interested in D&D are also invited to sign up as there will be meeting times set up for this as well.

Moderator: Chris Quiery

The Christian Service and Justice Club helps plan the fall and spring justice projects. We also help coordinate Christian Service opportunities for all students. We will become advocates for those who do not have a voice in our community and world.

Moderator: Mrs. Ward

If you dream of climbing the steps of the United States Capitol or lobbying for your favorite cause, then consider signing up for the Close-Up Club. Join other Padres in their quest to make a difference by learning about the important role of citizens in a democracy. Close Up is a weeklong program jam-packed with the sights and sounds of Washington D.C. The program brings students to the heart of Washington to see the United States government in action. Students meet face-to-face with members of Congress, leading policy experts and influential lobbyists during question-and-answer sessions and debates.

Club Moderator: Mr. Carey

Club Moderator: Ms. Keate

The Creative Writing Club is one of Serra’s longest running clubs, and we welcome new members at all times during the year!

Club activities include: 

• the bi-monthly publication of 451 Press, our online magazine and platform for student work,
• exploring new forms and genres of creative writing and storytelling, 
• discovering new digital platforms for sharing creative work, and 
• the occasional field trip to hear or meet other writers!  

Club members regularly share their drafts with one another for constructive feedback to prepare. NO STRESS! The club generally meets once every few weeks, but we meet more often when preparing a new issue of 451Press for publication.  Again, new members are welcome at any time during the year. 

Join the Creative Writing Club and see your ideas flourish!

Club Moderator: Mr. Vallez-Kelly

Do you like to debate?
Do you like to discuss current events?
Do you like politics?
Would you like to learn more about issues and controversies in American History?

Past Activities:

• Guest Speakers
• Field Trip City Hall (SF and SM), San Francisco Federal Building
• Working for San Mateo County Elections
• Elks Club Speech Contest

Join the Democracy Club and voice your opinion!! Everyone is welcome to join!

Democracy Club Website

Club Moderator: Sean Dugoni

Club Moderator: Nick Peruzzaro

The French Club provides students an opportunity to experience fine French restaurants, French cinema and francophone culture around the bay area.

If you’re interested in planes, helicopters or any other type of aviation, this is the club for you. Flight simulators, guest speakers, and other aviation related events are all activities organized by members for the club.

Students actively experience the excitement of a courtroom setting, where they work in teams, exchange ideas, set goals, and examine issues. By studying hypothetical cases and preparing strategies and arguments for trial, students also improve their presentation skills.

Club Moderator: Dr. Christopher Buckels '01 and Mr. Hoyt

Serra's Mock Trial Club website.

Students celebrate different cultures from around the world.

Club Moderators: Mrs. Chen and Ms. Talavera

The No Bystander Club works to discuss, inform, and advocate on behalf of  marginalized communities and issues present within our society. Through the power of conversation, students can learn and engage in new ways to support not only the Padre community, but others as well.

Moderator: Mr. Hoyt.

Welcome to The Padres Barbell Club! Our olympic weightlifting and powerlifting program is designed to prepare athletes for the sport of weightlifting in a safe and effective training system crafted to improve technique and build strength.

We will focus on the Snatch and Clean and Jerk, but the training will not be limited to those two lifts. We also offer powerlifting. This is a club where we develop and teach the basics of weightlifting in a long-term athletic development format that emphasizes movement competency and overall fitness. We help meet strength goals and create opportunities to build new and healthy relationships through fitness. All are welcome!

Moderator: Mr. Emejuru

Moderator: Mr. Buckels

The main function of the Physics Club is tutoring during office hours. We meet in room B205 before physics tests to study and tutor each other. Experienced physics students help the current students.  Guest speakers and videos of current physics events are promoted.

Moderator: Mr. Plett

More information coming soon.

Moderator: Dr. Mann

Moderator: Mr. Quiery

Robotics combines software, electronics, mechanical engineering, power tool use, game strategy, marketing and community relations to form a team of students who compete against Bay Area schools by constructing a robot.

Moderator: TBD

Questions?  email here

Can’t get enough? Join the science club to participate in more hands- on science activities; be a part of bringing science to life.

Moderator: Mr. Roan

The Serra Spirit Boosters Club promotes school spirit by providing special activities to enhance the overall Padre athletic experience.

Moderators: Mr. Rapp

Club Moderators: 

Ms. Herrera
Ms. Labrador
Ms. Talavera

Moderator: Ms. Barsi

The Sports Debate Club is the place where you make your opinions known!  It’s the place where you make your case for league MVP’s, Hall of Fame candidates, Heisman Trophy winners, Cy Young hopefuls, Super Bowl favorites, Stanley Cup contenders and NBA pretenders. All sports topics in every league are on the table.  

EVERYONE IS WELCOME, REGARDLESS OF PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE!!

Club members choose the debate topics. The format is generally informal, but we certainly can explore formal debate structure.

Club Moderator: Mr. Goyette

Under the direct supervision of Junipero Serra's Certified Athletic Trainer and team physician, students will learn and apply basic first aid and injury prevention skills, hydration management of athletes, basic anatomy and injury assessment, as well as leadership, time management skills and professionalism.

Moderator: Mr. Meek and Mr. Attard

The Stock and Economics Club gives members a space to develop useful investing skills by competing against friends online in a fun, accurate, and interactive stock market game.  

Moderator: Mr. Mock

The Tri-School Choir has a long standing tradition here at Serra. The group was formed by taking the Serra Men’s Choir, Mercy Choir and Notre Dame de Namur Choirs and combining them. Things have shifted and we now take any singers from Serra, Mercy and NDB who want to join. We will be meeting on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This group will be co-directed by Mr. Murphy (Serra) and Mr. Watts (Mercy).

We will be singing in four to five concerts throughout the year including the Christmas Concert at Serra and Mercy, the Spring Concert at Serra and Mercy, our trip, a music festival in May and a Catholic school choral festival in January. An attendance policy will be enforced to make sure students are showing up to rehearsals. This group will likely join the band program on their trip this Spring.

Club Moderator: Mr. Murphy

Play at lunch on B-Days. We also play starting at 10:30 a.m. on office hours and club days. Meet on the football field. We toss the disc around and then we choose teams and get started.

Club Moderator: Mr. Plett

The Video Game Club gives Padre gamers of all levels a fun and exciting social atmosphere to compete during tournament or open play, share their skills and socialize with other gamers.

Moderator: Mr. Nolan

Zumba Dance and exercise club.

Moderator: Ms. Labrador