CRUSADER PLAYERS

Drama and performing arts group of Trinity Catholic High School.  For more information go to our website: www.crusaderplayers.org.  Contact us at admin@crusaderplayers.org for more information. 

 

BOOK CLUB                                

The TCHS Book Club meets once per month to allow members to share their enjoyment of reading and to have a lively discussion of the chosen book.

Membership:  All Students and Faculty              

Moderator:     Mrs. Roseann Corrente  - rcorrente@trinitycatholic.org

 

CRUSADERS FOR LIFE

Crusaders For Life is a Christ-centered student community dedicated to enriching and promoting Catholic faith and values in our school, community and society, including the Right to Life and Dignity of the human person from birth to natural death.

Membership:            All TCHS Students

Moderators:  Mr. Brancadoro – rbrancadoro@trinitycatholic.org

                           Fr. Nick Cirillo – ncirillo@trinitycatholic.org

 

POET’S & WRITERS CLUB

Poet’s & Writers Club meets each week and allows students to write, listen to, and publicize written and oral forms of writing while developing camaraderie and friendship.

Membership:            All TCHS Students             

Moderators: Mrs. Judy Bassett & Miss Anne Donohue – jbassett@trinitycatholic.org and adonohue@trinitycatholic.org

 

TV STUDIO

Members of the TV Studio broadcast morning announcements and news from the TCHS TV Studio located on the 3^rd floor of TCHS. Students are responsible for behind the camera work as well as being on the air reporters and announcers. Students learn the basics of TV Production and live reporting skills.

Membership:            All TCHS Students

Moderator:     Mr. Paul Borella – pborella@trinitycatholic.org

 

STUDENT COALITION AGAINST DISEASES AND DISORDERS

The goal of Student Coalition Against Diseases and Disorders is to spread awareness for the multitude of various diseases and disorders that afflict members of today’s society. This group also raises money for various charities and organizations that support this mission. The Coalition also participates in charity events that raise awareness of diseases and disorders throughout our area. SCADD meets weekly after school.

Membership:            All TCHS Students

Moderator:     Miss Jill Sottosanti – jsottosanti@trintycatholic.org

 

CHESS CLUB

The Chess Club fosters critical thinking, discipline and good sportsmanship through the game of Chess. Although the club meets weekly, there is the opportunity for members to practice their skills each day after school. The Club takes part in competition against other High Schools throughout the year as well as the State Championships in Hartford during the month of March.

Membership:            Open to all TCHS students of varied chess playing abilities (beginner to expert)

Moderator:     Mr. Ralph Brancadoro – rbrancadoro@trinitycatholic.org

 

ART & PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB:

The Art and Photography Club meets on a weekly basis. It is a gathering of students who practice, experiment and focus on their aims and / or school projects. Students share information on art technology, art websites, art shows in other areas, classes from other art schools and more.

Membership:            All TCHS students who have a great interest in Art.

Moderator:     Miss Linda Laska – llaska@trinitycatholic.org

 

DRAMA CLUB

The drama program at TCHS encourages any and all students to participate and enhance their singing, acting and dancing abilities. It allows students to be on stage and behind the scenes. Members will perform in a Broadway production put on at TCHS in the Spring. They will work together throughout the year as a drama group.

Membership:            All TCHS students

Moderators:              Mr. George Vollano

Mrs. Michelle Schule

Mrs. Mary Salem

 

BIG SISTERS                     

Big Sisters is a group of Trinity Catholic students that visit elementary or middle schools to foster an easier transition into higher grades.  It consists of a bi-weekly program designed for instruction and fun.  Generally the girls select a theme for the session.  An example would be – friendship.  They would discuss who are our friends, what makes a good friend, how can I be a good friend.  After, or during the discussion, the group would make a friendship bracelet for a special friend.  Other topics are:  self-esteem, movies, music or topics suited to their age.  Big Sisters are selected for their leadership, grades and interest in mentoring.

Membership:            All TCHS Female Students

Moderator:     Mrs. Nancy Bigham - nbigham@trinitycatholic.org

 

 ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB

The Environmental Club seeks to make Trinity Catholic Students more informed about environmentalism and recycling. The Club has successfully implemented a recycling program at Trinity Catholic High School. The club meets weekly to discuss recycling efforts, recycling shifts, recycling education and fund-raising efforts.

Membership:            All TCHS Students

Moderator:     Mr. Ernie Bourcier – ebourcier@trinitycatholic.org

 

 

CREATIVE CRUSADERS

Creative Crusaders is a club where members get to use creative talents for the benefit of others, learn new skills, make new friends and have fun. A list of projects is posted for the school year.  Traditionally the group makes one hundred Christmas stockings for area hospitals.  Parents and students fill the stockings prior to December 15^th with coloring books, crayons, puzzles, etc.  Some members are fabulous bakers.  They bake cookies for the soup kitchen.  One project we especially enjoy is a baby shower for Jesus, held in the spring.  We gather with our baby gifts, wrap them and bring them to Malta House.  One particular skill the group learned last year was how to knit.  A dozen pair of baby booties were donated to a neighboring church as a gift to the newly baptized. 

Membership:            All TCHS Students

Moderator:     Mrs. Nancy Bigham - nbigham@trinitycatholic.org

 

SEWING CLUB

 Basic sewing is taught with a view that a community service project will be the end result.  In the past students made carrier bags for wheel chairs, tote bags for groceries (save the environment) and pajama bottoms (for themselves or for gifts)  The club teaches general use of a sewing machine, basic pattern reading, hand sewing, and “tips” on how to repair existing garments.

Membership:            All TCHS Students with an interest in learning how to sew.

Moderator:     Mrs. Nancy Bigham – nbigham@trinitycatholic.org

 

YEARBOOK

Students on the yearbook staff learn skills in layout, design, writing, editing, photography and graphics as they work on the annual edition of the Trinity Catholic Yearbook Club, The Witness.

Membership:            All TCHS Students

Moderators:  Mrs. Mary D’ Aquila – mdaquila@trinitycatholic.org

                        Mr. Ralph Brancadoro – rbrancadoro@trinitycatholic.org

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

The National Honor Society is an honorary society that provides service to the school and to the community. The Sedes Sapientiae Chapter of the National Honor Society meets the first Wednesday of every month.

Membership:            Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors are selected per the guidelines of the national   organization based on character, leadership, service and academics.

Moderators:  Mrs. Dorothy Grifffen – dgriffen@trinitycatholic.org

                        Miss Mary Barber – mbarber@trinitycatholic.org

TCHS BUSINESS CLUB

The Business Club provides an opportunity for students to learn about business, economics and entrepreneurship. This is applied through hands-on activities to run the school store, Crusaders Corner. Students have an opportunity to work in all aspects of running a business. Students join “Departments”, which include Design & Purchasing, Sales, Marketing & Promotion, Human Resources & Communications, Website, Finance and Community Service. While there is a Full Club Monthly meeting, participation is flexible around students other athletic and club activities. The Business Club and Crusaders Corner will satisfy customers with dedication, honesty, and cooperation as a student-run team of creative, diligent and determined young individuals.

Membership:            All TCHS Students

Moderators:  Mrs. Joan Neuscheler – jneuscheler@auraequity.com  

                        Mrs. Treacy Wells - treacyw@optonline.net

                        Mrs. Mary Ann O’Leary – mamo136@aol.com

CHOIR

Choir is open to any student interested in enhancing our Mass through vocal music. 

Membership:            All TCHS Students, regardless of singing ability

Moderators:  Mr. Angelo  Natalie

                        Mrs. Nancy Bigham – nbigham@trinitycatholic.org

                        Fr. Nick Cirillo – ncirillo@trinitycatholic.org

THE BAND

The newly formed Jazz-Rock Band has been formed with guitar, drum, and keyboard musicians. The Band will perform at Pep Rallys, games, Mass and other events. The Band continually seeks other musicians who share musical talent, a love of music, and the desire to perform for others.

Membership:            All TCHS Students

Moderator:     Mr. Dan Hickman – dhickman@trinitycatholic.org

 

JOURNALISM CLUB

Students in the Journalism Club will create the on-line newspaper under the direction of Dave Ruden, a writer for the Stamford Advocate. Members will fill the roles of editors, photographers, web designers, reporters and writers. Students will have the ability to attend journalism conferences, workshops as well to visit the offices of the Stamford Advocate.

Membership:            All TCHS Students

Moderator:     Mr. Dave Ruden

 

HIGH SCHOOL ENGINEERING ACADEMY FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

The High School Engineering Academy (HSEA) is a pre-engineering program that meets on Saturdays at Fairfield University from 9 am until 2 pm. Established in 2008, the HSEA curriculum is drawn from Project Lead the Way and uses STEM skills in authentic, collaborative problem-solving activities.  It is designed to accomplish the following:

·               address the need for early and specific technical and scientific education

·               develop talent – college-ready students prepared for advanced study in these disciplines

·               introduce young people to the world of STEM – science, technology, engineering and math through an integrated, engaging curricula

·               attract a higher percentage of minority and female participants than traditionally enter STEM professions

·               provide a point of differentiation on college applications

·               prepare students for other post-secondary studies by promoting high school-college faculty collaboration

Membership:            Eligible Freshmen and Sophomores through interviews 

Moderator:     Mr. John Cook – jcook@trinitycatholic.org

 

GIRL’S LACROSS CLUB

This spring club welcomes beginners to advanced players. The club will teach the fundamentals of Lacrosse while developing the skills of all players.  Club members will have the chance to play both intra-squad and inter-squad matches.

Membership:            All TCHS female students

Moderator:     Mr. Joe Quinn – jquinn@trinitycatholic.org

SPECIAL EVENTS

Freshmen-Senior Picnic                                        Living Rosary

Fall Blood Drive                                                       Spring Blood Drive

Peer Tutoring                                                                       Senior Week

Homecoming Week                                                            Senior Banquet

Walk-a-thon                                                              Baccalaureate Mass

Bagel Day                                                                 Poetry Slam

Halloween Dress-Up Day                                     Catholic Schools Week

Trunk-or-Treat                                                                      Cell Phones for Soldiers

Thanksgiving Food Drive                                       May Crowning

Powder Puff Football                                                          March For Life

Pep Rally                                                                   Clothing Drive

Christmas Toy Drive                                                           Multicultural Night

Malta House Collection                                          Fashion Show

Chain for Life                                                                        Winter Ball

Support the Troops                                                 Sack of Support

Junior-Senior Prom                                                            Father-Daughter Dance

Mother-Son Communion Breakfast

AMBASSASORS

The Ambassadors showcase Trinity Catholic High School where and when they meet prospective students and their parents, i.e. at visits to schools, at Open House, and at “Take A Look Tuesdays. Ambassadors are also invited by the Diocese to assist at the annual Inner-City Foundation Dinner hosted by the Bishop, to help at St. Cecilias’s Christmas show held at Trinity Catholic School, and many other occasions that come up throughout the year where Ambassadors are requested to help.

Membership:            Open to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors who demonstrate leadership, service, commitment to school, school spirit, enthusiasm, excellent verbal skills, good behavior and effort, attendance and punctuality. Ambassadors  are selected based on application, written application, and interview.

Moderators:  Mrs. Connie McGoldrick – cmcgoldrick@trinitycatholic.org

                        Mr. Sandy Punturiero – spunturiero@trinitycatholic.org

                        Miss Jill Sottosanti – jsottosanti@trinitycatholic.org

 

MULTICULTURAL CLUB

The Multicultural Club fosters understanding of different cultures and celebrates diversity through varied activities, programs and field trips. In addition, the Club sponsors and coordinates the annual Multicultural Dinner.

Moderator:     Miss Solange Gomez – sgomez@trinitycatholic.org

 

SCIENCE CLUB

The Science Club promotes and generates interest in the many aspects of science. It provides extra-curricular opportunities for students to learn about science. Students can explore their own interests and expand their knowledge with group or solo activities which will help students work together to come up with ideas to solve problems.

Membership:            Open to all students

Moderator:     Mrs. Ufomaduh – tufomaduh@trinitycatholic.org