Clubs and Organizations

List of 10 items.

• Spiritual

  Campus Ministry Liturgy Team (CMLT)
  The Campus Ministry Liturgy Team promotes our school's faith community by serving as sacristans, altar servers, lectors, and ushers at daily and All-School Masses.
  
  Catholic Athletes Club (CAC)
  Our mission for CAC is to encourage athletes at our school to live out the mission of serving God in everything we do, even in athletics. It is so important to make God the center of our game, because without Him, we would not be playing the sport we love.

  
  Discipleship
  Our club teaches students how to have a true, deep, and personal relationship with Jesus Christ through prayer, teachings and discussion!
  
  

  Nobilis Christi (Gentlemen of Christ)
  The purpose of our club is to unite a group of boys to talk about the faith. We also ask each other questions and answer them to help us prepare for the real world when it wants to challenge our faith. Strive to grow in virtue, prayer, and develop the discipline and fortitude to be a man after God's heart in a highly secularized society.

  
  Praise & Worship Club
  Our goal is to help people encounter Christ through music and educate them on what Praise & Worship actually is.

• Academic

  American Sign Language (ASL)
  The purpose of the American Sign Language Club is to help students learn ASL and explore deaf culture. By doing this, they can communicate with members of the deaf community and grow in understanding of how others live their everyday lives.

  
  Architecture Club
  Study architecture, design buildings, Sketch, and immerse ourselves in the complexities of architecture. Include exercises and teach quick lessons on a variety of topics.

  
  Asian Culture Club
  The purpose is to promote and celebrate Asian culture to all students.
   
  BioMech Creators Club
  The BioMech Creators Club will introduce students to the wonders of bioengineering, biomechanics, and general engineering by creating hands-on DIY projects and simple machines, and using simple simulation tools, like OpenCap and OpenSim, to see how forces and motion work. The club encourages creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, and a general better understanding of STEM.

  
  Book Club
  Do you enjoy reading? This Club reads and talks about books based on a topic or an agreed upon reading list.

  
  Career Club
  Our mission is to educate students about the majors in college that lead to specific careers.

  
  French Club
  The French Club at St. Paul VI Catholic High School is dedicated to promoting cultural awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the French-speaking world. Through fun, inclusive activities and events, we aim to explore the language, traditions, food, art, and history of Francophone cultures while building a welcoming community for all students.

  
  International Affairs & Business Club
  The mission of the Paul VI International Affairs and Business Club is to inform and explain how international events shape the business world while helping students strengthen their knowledge, critical thinking, and leadership skills.

  
  International Thespian Society (ITS)
  ITS affiliation brings credibility and distinction to students, theatre programs, and schools. It is a visible, positive symbol of the quality of your theatre program. ITS recognizes, rewards, and encourages student achievement and celebrates the work of students in all aspects of theatre – performance and production. Each student is honored on a national level and gains access to opportunities and resources beyond those of their school.
  
  It's Academic Club
  The mission of the PVI It’s Academic Club is to foster a passion for expanding knowledge and to encourage teamwork through quiz-bowl competition. We believe that the path to knowledge, intellect, and engagement in the academic world lies in practice, and it is in this practice–through our many meetings and competitions–that we aim to not only promote learning in a fun and engaging way, but also to promote friendship with one another through a healthy sense of competitiveness.
  
  Junior Classical League-Latin Club
  The Junior Classical League-Latin Club's objective is to provide a comfortable environment for Latin scholars to learn and grow in their knowledge of ancient Roman history and culture. This will also provide additional comprehension practice for students enrolled in any level of Latin at PVI through fun activities, cultural immersions, and engaging videos.

  
  Math Club
  The purpose of the Math Club is to provide a free, accessible tutoring service that instills a joy for math in students by making the complicated subject easy for them.
  
  Medical Club
  The purpose of the club is to instill and encourage students' passion for medicine by providing opportunities for them to learn about the journey of medical science especially through college, the specific fields to practice, and how to start getting medical hours from high school onwards.

  
  Model Judiciary Club
  Our club's mission is to provide students interested in law a "leg up" in their career. Model Judiciary would allow for students who aspire to become lawyers to better their understanding of how the judicial system works, gain a firsthand experience as a lawyer, and get advice from lawyers and judges.

  
  Model UN
  Model UN is an academic club where students attempt to simulate United Nations meetings,  while educating themselves on global issues, and coming up with solutions. The students will gain skills in public speaking, global advocacy, and writing.

  
  Philosophy Club
  Our mission for the Philosophy Club is to discuss with students deeper topics to help students understand their lives better and live well! We plan to talk about subjects such as beauty, goodness, truth, suffering, and much more so that we can see Christ in every aspect of our lives.

  
  Robotics Club
  Our club will provide an exciting way for students to use their engineering skills in a friendly competition. As a second-year team, our goal is to build a robot that will perform well in this year's challenge and hopefully move on to higher levels of the competition. There are also many awards we can try to win, focusing on different aspects of the competition.
  
  Spanish Club
  Provides activities to develop an interest in Hispanic cultural heritage and promotes camaraderie among students in Spanish classes.
  
  

  The Writer's Block
  This club is for students who want to explore writing across all genres. Students write, edit and publish online news articles as well as articles for The Arlington Catholic Herald and other local newspapers. Members contribute to digital and print publications where various writing pieces and art are displayed. Find issues of Crossroads, PVI’s monthly student-run publication, here.

  
  Women in Stem
  According to the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics, women only constitute 35 percent of the STEM workforce. Young women need more opportunities to learn about STEM to see if they would be interested in pursuing a STEM-related career.

• Athletic

  Catholic Athletes Club (CAC)
  Our mission for CAC is to encourage athletes at our school to live out the mission of serving God in everything we do, even in athletics. It is so important to make God the center of our game, because without Him, we would not be playing the sport we love.

• Cultural

  American Sign Language (ASL)
  The purpose of the American Sign Language Club is to help students learn ASL and explore deaf culture. By doing this, they can communicate with members of the deaf community and grow in understanding of how others live their everyday lives.

  
  Anime Club
  The purpose of our club is to provide a place where students can relax and watch the genre of animation known as anime. We will also be looking at things in Japanese culture in general.
  
  Asian Culture Club
  The purpose is to promote and celebrate Asian culture to all students.

  
  French Club
  The French Club at St. Paul VI Catholic High School is dedicated to promoting cultural awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the French-speaking world. Through fun, inclusive activities and events, we aim to explore the language, traditions, food, art, and history of Francophone cultures while building a welcoming community for all students.
   
  Junior Classical League-Latin Club
  The Junior Classical League-Latin Club's objective is to provide a comfortable environment for Latin scholars to learn and grow in their knowledge of ancient Roman history and culture. This will also provide additional comprehension practice for students enrolled in any level of Latin at PVI through fun activities, cultural immersions, and engaging videos.

• Fine Arts

  Learn more about the Fine Arts Department at PVI.
  Students who perform in bands, ensembles, and choirs at concerts and school functions throughout the year are part of their academic curriculum classes.
  
  Art
  Art students and the Art Honor Society host an Art Show every spring, and they also create pieces of art that are displayed throughout the school's walls.
  
  Choral and Instrumental Music
  Liturgical Musicians - Lead the assembly in song at all-school Mass. Singers and instrumentalists are encouraged to share their God-given talents with the entire school community.
  
  Theatre
  Glamies - Honoring talent, creativity and dedication in high school theatre arts; recognizing outstanding achievements and inspiring future generations of artists.

  
  

  Cinema Studies Club
  The purpose of our club is to watch member-requested, school-appropriate movies together and discuss them afterward.

  
  

  Drumline

  The goal of our club is to play musical pieces for our sports team to hype them up while also having fun doing so. We also hope to showcase the PVI school spirit and to bring together music and sports.
  
  Fife & Drum Corps
  The PVI Fife & Drum Corps has been formed as a historical musical ensemble to serve in ceremonial roles at PVI as well as in an outreach function to the wider community. The PVI Fife & Drum Corps is particularly valuable at the current time as the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding.
  
  

  Filming Club

  We strive to provide a creative outlet to students who wish to explore the scripting, videography, and editing of a film or video.

   

  Improv

  To provide opportunities for leadership and fellowship, as well as a fun experience for the students.

   

  Jazz Band

  The Jazz Band calls others, not only in the music department, to perform as a group and to grow in their musical ability and teamwork.

  
  PVI Players

  
  

  Rock Band

  To help provide energy to the school and events by playing some rock n' roll.

• Honor Societies

  Art Honor Society
  The Art Honor Society celebrates student artists who excel in creativity, commitment, and leadership within the visual arts. Members work together to foster the artistic culture of our school community through exhibitions and collaborative events highlighting their artistic skills.

  
  Chinese Honor Society
  Recognizes high achievement in the Chinese language, promotes interest in Chinese studies, and provides tutorial assistance for other students.
  
  

  French Honor Society
  Recognizes high achievement in the French language, promotes interest in French studies, and provides tutorial assistance for other students.
   
  German Honor Society
  Recognizes high achievement in the German language, promotes interest in German studies, and provides tutorial assistance for other students.
   
  International Thespian Society (ITS)
  A theater arts service organization that promotes the theater program.
   
  Latin Honor Society
  Recognizes high achievement in Latin, promotes interest in Latin studies, and provides tutorial assistance for other students.

  
  National Honor Society (NHS)
  Recognizes qualities of leadership, scholarship, character, and service in selected juniors and seniors while providing varied services to the school community. Invitations are sent to eligible students in the 1st quarter of the senior year or 2nd quarter of junior year.
   
  Spanish Honor Society
  Recognizes high achievement in the Spanish language, promotes interest in Hispanic studies, and provides tutorial assistance for other students.
  
  

  Tri-M (Music Honor Society)
  Tri-M is the international honor society which recognizes secondary music students for their musical ability, academic excellence, school involvement, and community service.

• Leadership

  Big Brothers & Big Sisters
  Big Brothers & Big Sisters are upperclassmen representatives from each Advisory. They are selected to help current and new students adjust to PVI and get involved in the life of the whole school. Big Brothers & Big Sisters help with the basic elements of PVI including offering their experiences in extracurricular activities/sports and the different academic courses that are offered. They support SGA programs and facilitate various activities and service projects with their advisory, helping to enhance the overall PVI community environment so that every student has a remarkable high school experience. 
  

  
  Black & Gold Ambassadors
  Black & Gold Ambassadors are seniors, juniors and sophomores who are able to positively engage with prospective students and families, are comfortable speaking in front of a group of people about their PVI experience, and positively represent St. Paul VI Catholic High School and its mission.

  
  Retreat Team Leaders
  
  
  Student Government Association (SGA)

  Student Government Association (SGA) is a student-led organization made up of class officers and executive board members, elected by their peers, and chosen based on their character, leadership abilities, integrity, and commitment to PVI. Members of the SGA develop and organize engaging activities to bring the community together. SGA organized events such as Rally in the Valley, Summer Sizzler, Hunger Action Week, and Spirit Week with the purpose of promoting school spirit and inclusivity.
  The SGA strives to represent and include the entire student body because they want to ensure that every student is heard. The SGA is composed of members from all classes at PVI. Elections for seniors, juniors and sophomores are held in the spring prior to the year in which they will serve. Elections for the freshman class are held in the fall of their freshman year.

• Publications

  The Writer's Block
  This club is for students who want to explore writing across all genres. Students write, edit and publish online news articles as well as articles for The Arlington Catholic Herald and other local newspapers. Members contribute to digital and print publications where various writing pieces and art are displayed. Find issues of Crossroads, PVI’s monthly student-run publication, here.

• Service

  Learn more about all PVI students’ commitment to service
  
  

  Panthers for Life
  Educates students about life issues such as abortion, suicide, euthanasia and the death penalty.
   
  Pink & White Club
  The purpose of our club is to unite young women and lead them to Christ.

  
  PVI Relay for Life
  Relay for Life is a nonprofit organization of the American Cancer Society. It raises money for cancer research. We will host an event here at PVI to raise money.

  
  REACH
  Make a difference in our school. The goal is to continue the chain reaction of kindness and compassion as taught by Rachel Scott, the first victim of the Columbine shootings in Littleton, Colorado. “You just may start a chain reaction.” – R. Scott.

• Special Interests

  Anime Club
  The purpose of our club is to provide a place where students can relax and watch the genre of animation known as anime. We will also be looking at things in Japanese culture in general.

  
  Book Club
  To foster a creative space for the sharing of opinions, encouragement of laughter, and most importantly, books.

  
  Chess Club
  The mission of this club is to provide a competitive yet welcoming environment for those experienced or interested in chess.

  
  Cinema Studies Club
  The purpose of our club is to watch member-requested, school-appropriate movies together and discuss them afterward.
  
  Debate Club
  The Debate Club intends to teach PVI students the rules and methods of both interpersonal and formalized debate, promote healthy discussion and debate within the student body, and train students in debate and research.

  
  Design Club
  The objective of the PVI Design Club is to serve students who have creative interests and/or wish to explore careers in creative fields. We will cover graphic design, brand development, interior design, fashion design, decor design, all things creative design related.

  
  Finance Club
  The Finance Club's mission is to build and educate Paul VI students in financial literacy, foster interests in the current economic state of the nation, and build additional skills that will benefit them for years to come. From encouraging discussions about real-world scenarios to learning and strengthening confidence in new topics, the Paul VI Finance Club is here for both beginners and experienced investors.

  
  Fishing Club
  Bond over a shared love of fishing. Enhance our knowledge of fishing. Celebrate each other’s accomplishments.

  
  Garden Club
  To learn about plants and gardening, and to beautify the school grounds by planting some gardens.

  
  Mechanics Club
  This club is to help PVI students with car needs, from the basics such as car maintenance, keeping your car clean, and eventually going into other topics. This club promotes self-reliance, service to others, and a sense of community with students, while also providing students with career exploration.
  
  Medical Club
  The purpose of the club is to instill and encourage students' passion for medicine by providing opportunities for them to learn about the journey of medical science especially through college, the specific fields to practice, and how to start getting medical hours from high school onwards.

  
  Model UN
  Increases awareness of the process and purpose of the United Nations and allows students to compete in mock UN hearings with other schools.

  
  Morgan’s Message
  The purpose of Morgan's Message is to completely eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health at the high school level. Morgan Rodgers was a women's lacrosse player at Duke University and sadly committed suicide due to her mental health issues. Morgan's Message also normalizes and encourages conversations in safe spaces relating to mental health problems. Lastly, the purpose of Morgan's Message is to empower those who suffer in silence and support those who feel alone. This club also ensures that everyone feels welcome in our community and that we can all further discuss difficult topics as athletes together.

  
  Philosophy Club
  Students discuss the deepest aspects of life and reality. Topics include: God, bioethics, faith, purpose of school, family, art, music, culture, politics, etc.

  
  Pink & White Club
  The purpose of our club is to unite young women and lead them to Christ.

  
  PVI Podcasting Club
  The PVI Podcasting Club will offer students an opportunity to develop their communication skills by creating original broadcasts on a wide range of topics. Whether producing an old style radio show broadcast, doing a dramatic reading of a work of literature complete with artwork, or conversing about events and ideas in a straightforward conversation style, students will grow in confidence and insight as they discover and share their creative voice.

  
  Sharing Smiles Club
  As a club, we would organize within ourselves to donate dental supplies to local donation centers and places where families in need would have the ability to obtain these supplies.

  
  TOKC (Triumph Over Kid Cancer)
  Dedicated to improving lives of children with cancer by raising their spirits, generating public awareness for childhood cancer, and funding research to improve treatment and survivability of pediatric cancers. TOKC is based in Texas.
  
  Touch Grass Club
  Touch Grass Club is a way for students to take a break from their studies and go outside to have fun. This leads to helping the PVI community grow closer together and grow in their faith.
  
  VI Man
  The VI Man group exists to lead with spirit, service, and purpose, fostering school pride and unity in the PVI community. Rooted in Catholic values, we support athletics, events, and student life with joy, humility, and presence. Through servant leadership, we aim to build a culture of belonging, positivity, and Panther Pride.

  
  Yarnville
  Our purpose is to teach and learn knitting and crochet in order to provide service-related projects to those in need. Our goal is to introduce hobbies to beginners to help build community and boost mental health at PVI. The club is also to help build on the hobbies of those who are also proficient in these areas. We plan on reaching out and finding more variety in the service projects we offer.