All Activities & Clubs
Below is a list of all the activities and clubs here at St. Xavier. Please visit our Athletics website for information about our OHSAA Division 1 athletic teams.
After School Service: Students volunteer by tutoring, playing with kids and building relationships working alongside others. St. X students help kids with their homework, work in soup kitchens, provide childcare at shelters, work with kids with special needs and much more.
Contact: Mr. JK Klaiber
Ambassadors of Xcellence: Freshmen/Sophomores: The Ambassadors of Xcellence are a vital part of St. Xavier’s official shadowing program – Xperience Days. Ambassadors guide potential St. Xavier students around campus during their academic day visit and leave a great impression on students who are trying to choose their high school.
Contact: Mr. Michael Dehring
AMDG Club: AMDG Club is a group of young men striving to live ad majorem Dei gloriam, for the greater glory of God. We meet on Thursdays during flex in room 3530, as well as the first Friday of the month for Eucharistic Adoration in the chapel. Weekly meetings include time for getting to know other guys who want to live for Christ (or just have questions), and some type of prayer such as Bible meditation, rosary, intercessory prayer, etc. Bring your lunch, and Ms. Brown will bring a baked dessert to share.
Contact: Ms. Julia Brown
Anime Club: The Anime Club celebrates the Japanese art through watching of movies and individual episodes and discussion of the literature. Whether you are a fan of Studio Ghibli and the genius of Hayao Miyazaki, or you have just seen a few episodes of One Piece, there is room for you in our club. Uncle Iroh would be honored if you would join us!
Contact: Mr. Felczan
Aquaponics Club: Aquaponics is a combining of aquaculture (the raising of fish for food consumption) and hydroponics (the growing of vegetables in water instead of soil). Aquaponics capitalizes on the benefits of these two food production techniques. The St. X Aquaponics Club maintains a 40 gallon fish tank of tilapia and uses the tilapias’ waste products to grow a variety of herbs and vegetables. The club meets every Thursday and spends its time taking care of the fish, planting, harvesting, and eating our produce.
Contact: Mr. Steve LaVelle
Asian Pacific Alliance (APA): The Asian Pacific Alliance Club is a welcoming space for students of Asian descent and those interested in Asian cultures. It offers a safe environment for Asian students to connect and supports cross-cultural understanding through educational activities and events.
Contact: Mr. Berkuchel
Astronomy Club: The St. Xavier Astronomy Club will meet to view images, discuss current research and developments, and view some astronomical objects and events.
Contact: Mr. D'Alessandro
Audio/Video Club: The audio/video club learns about the world of audio and video technology and applys it to many of the school events such as masses and concerts.
Contact: Mr. Anthony DeGregorio
Big Brothers: Big Brothers is a mentoring program for juniors and seniors. It meets about every other weekend for group outings. As a big brother, you pair up for the year with a little brother age 8-12 who is in need of a strong male role model.
Contact: Mr. JK Klaiber
Blueprint: As the Official Student Newspaper of St. Xavier High School, the Blueprint seeks to engage students in dialogue about issues important to the St. Xavier Community. A voluntary club, the Blueprint is created and produced solely by students. Those who work as staff writers for the paper ultimately have the chance to take on leadership positions as editors on the Blueprint. Working on the paper gives students the opportunity to develop both their writing and interpersonal communication skills. All this, and we have a pretty good time in the process.
Contact: Mrs. Heather Wood
The Bomb Squad: The Bomb Squad is a student-led cheering group that leads the student body in cheers for the sporting events. There is a fall Bomb Squad and a winter Bomb Squad. Tryouts are held in the fall.
Contact: Mr. Brian Reinhart & Mr. Aaron Cashman
Boxing: The Boxing team teaches the sport of Olympic-style amateur boxing with the emphasis on scoring points over power punches. Training is four days a week from October through February. Attendance is not required every day. Competition is based on age, weight, skill & experience. Some boxers choose only to train and not compete. Training includes strength & conditioning, boxing technique and sparring.
Contact: Mr. Neal Ryan
Build Something Big Club: The goal of the BSBC is to combine varied disciplines of creativity into one club to complete a large project that will be installed or used around St. Xavier. The project we will be working on together may be an interactive object, it may be a large mixed media sculpture, maybe an art installation, maybe something functional, maybe a piece of furniture - projects will be large and awesome. We will be sharing our own ideas and soliciting project requests from clubs and people around school, and then members will be shown how to brainstorm, problem solve, and create plans, renderings, cut lists, and potentially digital 3D models. Once the idea is complete, we’re going to make it! If you are interested in woodworking / 3D printing / CNC / laser cutting / metal work / interactivity / prototyping / upcycling / coding / sculpture / graphic design / screen printing / poster design / drawing / painting / etc. and learning how to use these skills to actually make things, this club may be for you! It will be led by Mr. Brass, who has experience with multiple disciplines and being a project lead for regional museums, galleries, and corporations. Come learn what it takes to make something BIG! For more info, please email group moderator Mr. Brass (ebrass@stxavier.org), stop by my office in the Fine Arts wing, or scan the QR Code hanging outside my office to join the GroupMe and introduce yourself!
Canned Food Drive: CFD is a huge all-school effort in which we collect thousands of pounds of food for those in need. Nearly everyone participates in some way. You will be involved through Homeroom.
Contact: Mr. JK Klaiber
Career ConneXions: To learn more about Career ConneXions please click here to visit their page. Contact: Mrs. Aleth Rhoades
Chamber Blues: Chamber Blues is an auditioned string ensemble open to violin, viola, cello, bass, and guitar that makes recordings of unique music for strings. This group performs at important school functions like the President’s Dinner, participates in competitions, and will travel to Disney World.
Contact: Mr. Isaac Watras
Chess & Backgammon Club: This Club gives chess and backgammon players a chance to solve puzzles, learn strategies, and play for recreation and in interscholastic competition. We meet Wednesdays during Flex.
Contact: Mr. Andrew Felczan
Chinese Club: Chinese Cub is open to all, there are no language requirements. The Club celebrates traditional Chinese festivals, discusses Asian culture, and tries different foods and tea. We also have guests come in to teach martial arts and share their experiences about living in Asia. Chinese Club meets once to twice a month.
Contact: Ms. Wei Yuan
Choir: Join over 100 of your fellow Bombers from all areas of the St. X community to perform a range of music as diverse as the interests and talents of the men in the ensemble. X-Men (no audition necessary) and Ensemble X (audition required) are well known for including student athletes and singers from across the St. X community, and collaborating with students, teachers, and coaches to ensure that those interested can fit the ensemble in their schedules. Students from all grades are welcome to join and are invited to speak with Dr. Stern for more information.
Contact: Mr. Angelo Sylvester
Computer Science Club: Technology is a major driver in lives today, and the CS club helps to prepare students for these future opportunites. The chapter participates with dozens of local schools at regional events like TechOlympics (2016 Champs!), career camps, guest speakers, and even paid internships.
Contact: Mr. Ed Nardini
Crew: CJRC is a nationally competitive rowing team with fall and spring seasons. Everyone is welcome and there are no try-outs.
Contact: Mr. Greg Hull
CREW, Navigators and Bomber Pilots: CREW, Navigators and Bomber Pilots are the senior Homeroom leaders. Participation is limited and you apply at the end of your junior year.
Contact: Mr. Jason Ahlers
Culinary Club: Do you want to learn the difference between a tsp and a tbsp? Broil and bake? Simmer and boil? Or do you just enjoy eating? Then Culinary Club is for you. We hold monthly meetings that have a theme and everybody prepares a dish, helps with the logistics, or brings the paper supplies. There is something for everyone who appreciates GREAT FOOD and FRIENDSHIP!
Contact: Mrs. Peggy Schmucker
Disc Golf: The disc golf club meets after school and on weekends to play our favorite game - disc golf! We play courses all around the Tri-state area, ranging in skill level from beginner (Winton Woods, right up the street from St. Xavier) to some of the most challenging courses in the nation (Idlewild in northern Kentucky, home of the Disc Golf Pro Tour Idlewild Open!) All skill levels are invited to come enjoy this easy-to-learn, difficult to master sport. A few discs can be borrowed, but it is recommended that students grab 2 or 3 if at all possible before they attend, especially if they want to participate throughout the year. We communicate mostly via GroupMe to arrange time, place, and help each other out with rides, so please contact Mr. Brass, group moderator, at (ebrass@stxavier.org), stop by my office in the Fine Arts wing, or scan the QR Code hanging outside my office to join the GroupMe and introduce yourself!
E-Sports Club: This club focuses on video games where you compete against other individuals or teams. We compete in Ohio against other high school teams, with rosters currently in Overwatch, Apex Legends, and Valorant with opportunities for other titles based on interest. The club meets after school in computer lab 1104; contact Mr. Reed if you are interested in joining. Observers are always welcome!
Contact: Mr. Daniel Reed
EDM Club: Discover new DJs, electronic artists and global rhythm sounds. Students listen to their favorite dance tracks and create playlists that are shared with the rest of St. X. Student-run meetings are held during flex. Contact: Mr. JK Klaiber
Entrepreneurship Club: Through a regular schedule of interesting speakers, field trips and other experiences, Entrepreneurship Club members learn about business and leadership from successful members of the St. X family. These mentors share their stories and knowledge with the club and serve as resources for the students. Check out the webpage for the Center of Entrepreneurship and Innovation for more information.
Contact: Mr. Tim McDonald
Environmental Action Club: EAC is all about students taking action to make St. Xavier a more sustainable community. Current initiatives involve working to bring beekeeping, composting, and solar panels to St. X, as well as making improvements to the St. X Nature Trail. We hold bi-weekly meetings on Mondays during FLEX and sponsor additional field trips and guest speakers. Check out the EAC Summer Bucket List
Contact: Mrs. Van Sant
ESPX: ESPX is the broadcast club at St. Xavier High School. Students produce a webcast of all varsity sporting events as well as host a weekly student broadcast.
Contact: Mrs. Becky Schulte
Ethics Club: Students will navigate real-life ethical problems and grapple with the relevant aspects of these scenarios/topics, enriching their understanding of these issues through constructive discussion. Absolutely no prior knowledge of ethics is required - all students are welcome.
Contact: Mr. Getgey
Euchre Club: Euchre Club is a card-playing club open to all students regardless of ability. Pizza and soft drinks are available to purchase and can be eaten while playing. We meet most Thursdays during Flex throughout the school year.
Contact: Mrs. Jenny Elmlinger
Expressions: Expressions is a publication of student fiction, poetry, essays, and artwork. A student editor selects the work to be published as a showcase of St. Xavier’s creative work.
Contact: Mr. Tim Reisert
Fair Trade Club: This club first looks at the issue of modern human slavery. Students in the Fair Trade Club help with a big Halloween candy sale and an Easter candy sale. This is a great club for those who are interested in issues of justice and economics.
Contact: Mr. Matt Kemper
Fencing Club: The St. X Fencing Club is open to students of all skill levels, from beginners to competitive fencers. The fencing club provides a fun environment in which to engage in training and competitive activities that will increase your endurance, agility, eye-hand-foot control, and balance. All equipment is provided and practices are once a week. Come out and enjoy the opportunity to compete with existing friends and make new ones.
Contact: Mr. Ryan Howell
Fishing Club: Fishing Club meets once a week in the spring and fall, and monthly during the winter. Members participate in several off-campus fishing outings in local rivers and lakes, and strive to be responsible anglers interested in the conservation of our water resources.
Contact: Mr. Steve Bleh
French Club: French Club meets monthly to share French language, culture, and foods based on the season. All are welcome (you do not have to be enrolled in French to partake in French Club).
Contact: Ms. Rachel Kohler
German Club: German club meets twice a month to celebrate holidays, play games, try foods, and dive into history. Events include building gingerbread houses, making gummy bears, and celebrating Oktoberfest. Students from all languages are welcome to join us..
Contact: Ms. Julia Brown
Global X-plorers Club: Global X-plorers Club meets monthly to explore different countries and cultures around the world. Each month we investigate the history, education, music, art, sports, and celebrations of a particular country and enjoy a taste of the country's cuisine.
Contact: Mrs. Therese Bower
Godzilla Club: Godzilla Club meets weekly during lunch to watch classic Godzilla movies on VHS made by Toho Studios. Students share their knowledge and opinions of kaiju and tokusatsu films during the viewings.
Contact: Mr. Isaac Watras
Grand Strategy Club: It is a club where students will gather to choose and play different long-term strategy games that require multiple players; both online and on board games.
Contact: Mr. Matthew Normile
Guitar Club: Guitar Club is a group interested in playing guitar music together, to learn different styles of music and to improve chord knowledge and soloing skills. Students are at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels—all playing together.
Contact: Mr. Tim Reisert
Hands Across Campus: HAC is a co-curricular program that focuses on the strengths and leadership
potential of students. Through interactive meetings, open discussions, and activities, students acquire understanding and respect for their own and other cultures and become leaders in the St. Xavier High School Community. HAC encourages the St. Xavier High School students to appreciate cultural and ethnic differences and fosters better communication among students representing many different backgrounds here and in the larger community. Activities will include but are not limited to ethnic sharing, interactive meetings, field trips, Martin Luther King Events, movie nights, guest speakers and co-educational activities in collaboration with other schools. Goals: Foster Inclusion, Promote student leadership, Have fun, Celebrate diversity. All students will receive periodic emails regarding activities sponsored by HAC. Students who are interested in spending some of their free time building relationships with a more diverse community, and willingly participate in the flex time meetings and experiential learning experiences are encouraged to attend.
Contact: Mr. Juan Pablo de Legarreta
The Hockey Club: Ice Hockey is open to all students with the ability to skate. All skill levels. Super fun environment which will allow students the opportunity to learn the game, develop skills and gain endurance. This an opportunity to compete in a fast-action, highly competitive sport and represent St Xavier. H.S. We practice two times a week after school and play competitive organized games on weekends with other high school teams. You must have your own equipment.
Contact: Mr. Thomas Con
IFTJ/Advocacy Club: The IFTJ/Advocacy Club join together to research and discuss various social concerns and their impacts on the national and local level. We hear from local leaders on immigration, climate policy, and racial equity and try to understand how these issues impact other members of our community. In the late fall, students attend the annual Ignatian Family Teach-in for Justice in Washington DC, a conference that brings together high school and university students from across the nation to explore these issues on a broader basis and empower young people to use their voices to advocate for policy changes to address their concerns. Following the Teach-in, students will participate in meetings with federal, state, and local elected officials to advocate for policies that better support vulnerable populations as well as our environment. The IFTJ/Advocacy group team up with a group of students from St. Ursula Academy at the teach-in and in their advocacy work in the spring.
Contact: Mrs. Collins
Intramural Sports: The St. Xavier Intramural program is designed to allow students who are not participating on a current St. Xavier athletic team, to have a fun yet competitive experience playing a wide range of sports in a well-organized setting. There are roughly 700-800 students who participate in the Intramural program yearly. Intramural Sports Offered: Golf (Fall / Spring), Soccer (Fall), Razzle/Dazzle Football (Fall), Ping Pong (Winter), Basketball (Winter), Volleyball (Winter), Homerun Derby (Spring)
Contact: Mr. Mike Bellemah
Jazz Band: There are currently two outstanding Jazz Bands at St. Xavier High school. Jazz Band A is an elite performing group within the band program. Members perform for concerts and functions throughout the school year including the President’s Dinner and the annual Michael Benson Concert which features renowned guest artists. This group also travels regularly to music competitions at exciting destinations such as New York, New Orleans, Chicago, and Orlando (Disney). Jazz Band B begins rehearsals in January as a training or lab band and performs for the Spring Band Concert. Members of these two 18 to 20 piece groups are selected by audition in mid-October. The bands rehearse from 4:30 - 6 p.m., B band on Monday and Wednesday and the A band on Tuesday and Thursday.
Contact: Dr. Jody Besse
LADD: On Saturday mornings, LADD Club plays basketball with adults with disabilities at Xavier University or at the LADD (Living Arrangements for the Developmentally Disabled) office nearby.
Contact: Mr. JK Klaiber
Latin Club: The St. Xavier Latin Club aims to promote enthusiasm for the language, history, and culture of ancient Greece and Rome. Students also participate throughout the year in local competitions and events designed to foster deeper appreciation for the Classics.
Contact: Ms. Nora Denning
Lego Club: Lego Club meets weekly to build creations based on a weekly challenge. Some recent challenges have been best movie ending, best micro-build, and best aspect of St X. Winners are picked weekly and receive glorious prizes. All are welcome to share their creativity skills.
Contact: Mrs. Donovan
Maker Club: The goal of the maker club is to empower students to become confident creators and tinkerers who can design and collaborate on projects. Members explore everything from building with cardboard to making a working circuit through student-driven and developmentally appropriate projects. Members use science, technology, engineering, arts, and math as core areas. Members create and search for materials and tools designed to engage students in exploring those areas. Members will be engaged in competitions, fairs and various other projects.
Contact: Mr. Kevin Brady
Marching Band: The Marching Bombers perform for all St. X football games, both home and away. Our goal is to pump up the team and the fans during the game and to perform energetic and entertaining pregame and halftime shows throughout the season. Our home games are played both at Ballaban Field and Nippert Stadium (UC), and our away games include trips to Indianapolis, Louisville, and Cleveland. We also perform throughout the community, including the annual Harvest Home Parade and the Disabled Veterans 5K. The Drum Line additionally leads and performs for the Buddy Walk for Down Syndrome and the Butterfly Walk for Cancer Free Kids. The Marching Band is open to all students regardless of experience or ability; however there are auditions for the Drum Line. There is a fee for marching band which covers band camp, shirts, and meals before games. Band camp begins at St. X in late July and culminates with a week-long, out of town camp at Miami University. During football season the marching band rehearses Monday through Thursday from 4:30-6 p.m.
Contact: Dr. Jody Besse
Marine Biology Club: Join us anytime for any or all activities--we are open to all grades. We learn how to be better stewards of our oceans by hosting guest speakers, taking field trips (our last one was to the Atlanta aquarium where we swam in their 6.3 million gallon tank with whale sharks!), taking discover scuba classes, and caring for our 180-gallon coral reef ecosystem tank.
Contact: Mrs. Heather Nardini
Math Club: Math Cub meets on Tuesdays during flex. Bring a lunch. Contest problems are given each week in order to enrich a student’s problem solving skills. Top scores are used to represent St. Xavier High School in weekly contests. Regular participants are also placed on a peer team. Prizes are awarded for top individuals and top teams.
Contact: Mr. Dan Neugebauer
Media Team: Sophomores/Juniors/Seniors: Be part of the social media and marketing efforts for the school! Make posts and graphics for Twitter, Instagram and others for school events and announcements. Help design marketing campaigns that may include Instagram takeovers.
Contact: Mr. Vargas or Ms. Shriner
Men in Black: Men in Black is a string ensemble open to all violin, viola, cello, bass, and guitar players of any ability level. This group performs at many school functions and will travel with other music groups on the spring break trip to Disney World.
Contact: Mr. Isaac Watras
Minecraft Club: Minecraft club meets weekly to play Minecraft in- person on our own school-based server. We have various game play options including Survival, Anarchy, and Bed Wars. Students also have access to the server at Flex and at home so they can connect during their free time. Minecraft Club is a fun and social way to meet new people.
Contact: Mr. Dom Ferreri
Mission Club: These students help out with the Mission Collection on Wednesdays. They also help spread the word about the Mission projects each week. Meets mostly on Wednesdays.
Contact: Mr. James Menkhaus
Mock Trial: Mock Trial is guided by practicing legal coaches who help students sharpen their public speaking skills, learn to think and react quickly and see arguments from multiple viewpoints. Practices begin in late fall with competitions in January.
Contact: Mr. JK Klaiber
Model United Nations: Model UN attends conferences at colleges and high schools to simulate the United Nations. Students work with the club to research the position of a nation, and then defend that position among students from other schools.
Contact: Mr. Brian Gilronan
National Honor Society: The Marshall L. Lochbiler, S.J. Chapter of the National Honor Society is open to juniors and seniors who have a cumulative average of 90 or greater, and who demonstrate outstanding character, leadership, and service to the school and the community.
Contact: Mrs. Heather Miller
Peer Tutoring: Peer tutoring is a great way to be of service to others right here in your St. X community. Tutors are paired with students who need help in a specific class and typically meet once a week during common free time.
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Pep Band: The Pep Band is a group of approximately 30 winds, brass, and percussion players who perform for all home varsity basketball games and later round post-season playoff games. As with the marching band there are no auditions for Pep Band, but there is a selection process for the Drum Line. Participation rotates to offer an opportunity for all marching band students and any other interested instrumentalists. The repertoire for this group is a carryover from the Marching Bombers, and the group does not have a regular rehearsal schedule. The Pep Band is a vital part of the energy and excitement at St. Xavier Varsity Basketball Games!
Contact: Dr. Jody Besse
Quiz Team: Quiz Team meets after school on Tuesdays in Room 3524 and during Flex on Thursdays in Room 3512. The Quiz team is a member of the Greater Cincinnati Academic League and competes year-round in a variety of Quiz Bowl formats.
Contact: Mrs. Nora Denning
Robot-X: Robot-X is a competitive robotics team that participates in the FIRST FTC competitions as well as work on other projects involving design, manufacture, and programming of innovative devices. We usually meet once per week during a flex time and once per week after school. There are also sub-team meetings.
Contact: Mr. John D’Alessandro & Mr. Felczan
Rock Climbing Club: Anyone interested can join at any time, no previous experience necessary. We climb at RockQuest in Sharonville for bouldering and top rope climbing at a discounted price 1-2 times each month.
Contact: Mrs. Heather Nardini
Science Olympiad: Science Olympiad is a nationally renowned organization where schools put together a team of students who compete in 23 different STEM events. The team competes at invitationals throughout Ohio and the Midwest. Regional and state tournaments are held at Xavier University and Ohio State University.
Contact: Mr. Felczan
Saturday Service: Students work on Saturdays once a month with various social service agencies in our city who are helping improve the lives of the poor or with environmental organizations who help restore and maintain degraded land and encourage organic and sustainable farming.
Contact: Mr. JK Klaiber
Service & Immersion Trips: Open to juniors, these incredibly formative experiences offer an opportunity to be with those in need in an intimate manner. They occur in the summer between junior and senior year.
Contact: Mr. JK Klaiber
Sources of Strength: Sources of Strength is a strength-based, comprehensive wellness program that focuses on suicide prevention but impacts other issues such as substance abuse and violence. The program is based on a relational connections model that uses teams of Peer Leaders mentored by Adult Advisors to change peer social norms about help seeking and encourages students to individually assess and develop strengths in their life. Sources of Strength promotes and focuses on connectivity, school bonding, peer-adult partnerships, and help seeking behaviors. Please reach out to Mrs. Erin Kohne for more information about joining Sources of Strength.
Spanish Club: ¡Hola amigos! The Spanish Club meets each week to practice Spanish in a fun social setting. Everyone is welcome.
Contact: Mrs. Christina Turner
Star Wars Club: The Star Wars Club is dedicated to building comradery across the school community. It is open to those with a deep love for Star Wars and those who are interested in building a love for it. May the Force Be With You.
Contact: Mr. Mike Daley
Student Council: Student Council at St. Xavier consists of five seniors, four juniors, and two sophomores. These students are elected in the spring of the prior school year that they will be leading. Student Council helps create and implement such events as pep rallies, dances, Walk for X, and Musicfest.
Contact: Mr. Brian Reinhart
Student Development Chairmen: The chairmen position that is generally held by 12 to 18 seniors each year has a primary focus of helping coordinate efforts by our students for the annual fund phonathon and annual Senior Class Gift program. These two events are just some of the many leadership opportunities you will experience as a Student Development Chairman. Students must submit a form in the spring to the development office if they choose to apply to be a SDC member. All forms will be reviewed and students will be notified if they are chosen to be part of the SDC.
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Student Managed Investment Fund: The St. Xavier Student Managed Investment Fund club provides students the opportunity to manage money professionally while still in school through analyzing and monitoring securities, submitting reports, and making security trades. The club is organized by an adult advisory committee, student investment committee (comprised of seniors and juniors), and student analysts. The Student Managed Investment Fund provides a unique opportunity for St. Xavier students focused on, or interested in, entering the investment management field to apply equity research and portfolio management skills in a real-world environment. The club meets weekly on Thursdays.
Contact: John Schrantz
St. X United: St. X United is an inclusive club for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder who work with neurotypical peers to learn how to socially access the St. X Community with success.
Contact: Mrs. Verna Donovan
Super Hero Film Club: Super Hero Film Club is a group of students who gather together to watch and discuss films about heroes and heroines who use their special skills or powers to help others. All are welcome to join this club, which meets Fridays in room 3180 during flex (bring your lunch).
Contact: Ms. Lora Pateras
Super Smash Bros. Club: Test your skills with the SSBC. All are welcomed and encouraged to attend for open and tournament play. We will have Melee, Project M, and Wii U so there should be something for everyone.
Contact: Mr. Kris Holmes
Symphonic Band: Contact: Dr. Jody Besse
Theatre Xavier: TX is an extracurricular organization which mounts at least two theatrical productions per school year, usually a drama or comedy in the fall and a musical in the spring. Some years see a third play mounted during January. There are many different opportunities to get involved in with TX from stage crew to lighting.
Contact: Mr. Nathan Gabriel
Triathlon Team (TriBombers) > Swim. Bike. Run...Fun! Join your classmates to be a part of our national champion team.
Contact: stxaviertriathlon@stxavier.org or click here for more information. Go TriBombers!
Ultimate Frisbee Club: St. Xavier’s Ultimate Frisbee Club gives students a chance to learn Ultimate Frisbee from experienced, volunteer coaches and to participate in Cincinnati’s Youth Ultimate league (cincyultimate.org). The league generally consists of 20+ High School teams playing locally, and further offers opportunities to participate including the Ohio State High School Tournament.
Contact: Rich Weaver
Wind Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble: The St. Xavier High School Wind ensemble is a performing ensemble of about 80 instrumentalists from freshmen to seniors playing wind, brass, and percussion instruments. New or experienced musicians are invited to join this ensemble which begins second semester and continues through the end of the school year. Rehearsals for the group take place during the school day in the courses Band 1 (freshmen), Band 2 (sophomores), Wind Ensemble (juniors and seniors), and Percussion Ensemble (all interested percussion students regardless of year or experience). Rehearsals are offered after school for students who are unable to fit these courses into their schedule. This group performs for the Spring Band Concert and the graduation ceremony at the Cintas Center. This group also travels regularly to music competitions at exciting destinations, such as New York, New Orleans, Chicago, and Orlando (Disney).
Contact: Dr. Jody Besse
World Language Honor Society: The World Language Honor Society recognizes students for their outstanding academic achievement in their language study. Students who qualify with a 90% or better through the first quarter of level 3 of their language may be nominated by their teacher for induction.
Contact: Ms. Rachel Kohler
X-ACT (St. Xavier Admissions Core Team) Juniors/Seniors: X-ACT members are selected by the Enrollment Office to be student representatives for St. Xavier. Students must have the ability to clearly articulate the St. Xavier experience in a meaningful way, by representing the school at preview nights, open house, entrance exam and more.
Contact: Mr. Michael Dehring
X-cceptance Club: The purpose of X-cceptance club is to provide community, education, and support for its members and the wider school community to discuss gender and identity inside the Catholic, Jesuit teaching to be men and women for and with others. X-cceptance helps all students in our diverse community feel respected and valued to participate fully in campus activities.
Contact: Mr. Jason Ahlers
X-Men: X-Men meets after school, Mon-Thurs 3:15 – 4:00 pm, and is for all grades. X-Men: Choir is a class during the school day, offered in both the fall and the spring, all grades. Ensemble X is an auditioned chamber choir that meets Mondays, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm, all grades.
Contact: Mr. Angelo Sylvester
X-Peditions: X-Peditions is the St. Xavier High School Role-Playing Game Club that meets every Friday after school. The Club runs many simultaneous campaigns in a variety of role-playing game systems.
Contact: Mr. John D’Alessandro
X-Ray: X-Ray offers students the opportunity to pursue interests in photography, graphic design, writing, leadership, and business management in a laid back environment of comfortable diversity and friendship within our office. Our official meetings are Monday during flex, with members working throughout the week. No prior knowledge or experience is needed, just a willingness to work hard and have fun.
Contact: Mr. Gavin Vargas and Ms. Britan Shriner
Xmplify: Xmplify is a student-driven dance club. Xmplify welcomes any ability, any background, and any interest where they can share, create, and express themselves through dance.
Contact: Ms Elizabeth Harris
Xplore Healthcare Club: Students learn the pros and cons of serving others through a profession in healthcare.
Contacts: Mrs. Aleth Rhoades
Young Conservatives Club: The Young Conservatives Club meets weekly to discuss, debate, and hear presentations on current events from a conservative perspective.
Contact: Mr. Henry Ahrens
Young Liberals’ Club: Young Progressives' Club meets weekly to provide a forum for students interested in progressive and liberal politics to share ideas and opinions on current events. Throughout the year, we participate in debates, watch movies, and other activities.
Contact: Mrs. Regina Chambers
Young Writers’ Forum: Young Writers’ Forum meets every Friday at 11:30 in Room 2524 to provide constructive feedback on student creative writing of all types. Submit your work ahead of time, read the submissions for the week, and join us on Fridays for lively conversation with a community of talented writers.
Contact: Mrs. Elizabeth Heile
Zoology Club: Do you have a passion for animals? The St. X Zoology Club is for you! In this new club, students have the opportunity to learn about and take care of animals such as snakes, lizards, and turtles, go on field trips, and possibly foster one of the St. X animals over the summer. Come share your passion and knowledge with other like-minded students.
Contact: Mr. Steve LaVelle