Clubs & Committees

Alive in Mercy (AIM) is an organization for students interested in learning more about the Sisters of Mercy. Once a month, AIM students have lunch with sisters at school, forming friendships and deepening their formation in the Mercy charism. Each year, AIM members can attend an annual retreat outside of Louisville with other Mercy students around the nation. Occasional visits to the sisters' convents and other Mercy schools also happen. Contact Mr. Berghausen or Mrs. Vivona for information about joining.  

Mercy Ambassadors work as representatives of the school. Students must apply in order to be part of the Mercy Ambassador team. They visit grade schools, write letters to prospective students, work phonathons and help guide tours at our Open House. To learn more about Mercy Ambassadors, please contact Ms. Stewart.

The Art Club is composed of students of all ability levels who are interested in continuing art outside the classroom. They work to raise awareness of art at Mercy and to provide service and support to our community. Please contact Mr. Braaksma if you are interested in learning more.

Juniors and seniors are invited to be big sisters to our incoming freshman class. They serve as mentors as their little sisters transition into high school. They write letters, participate in fun bonding experiences, and check in with their little sisters throughout the year to make sure they are having a good first year. To learn more, please contact Ms. Stewart.

The Book Club is a student-led club open to any Mercy student with a passion for reading. Each month they discuss a book they have voted to be our book of the month. After the discussion, nominations are made for the next month's book. Recent books they have read are The Hate You Give, One of Us is Lying, Everything Everything and Silence. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Mr. Cooper.

Juniors and seniors elect their classmates to serve as Junior and Senior Class Officers for the year. Positions include: President, Vice President and Treasurer. Students must be in good academic standing in order to run for a position. Please contact Ms. Carner, Mr. Cooper, Mrs. Crowdis or Ms. Shontz with questions.

The Culinary Club is for any student interested in exploring multiculturalism through food. They learn basic skills in the kitchen and make delicious food. Please contact Mr. Lewis with any questions.

The Diversity Club is a student-led club open to any Mercy student with a passion for diversity. Each month they get together and discuss different places to try as well as how we can better serve our diverse community through education and practice. Please contact Señor Laspiur or Señora Garcia to learn more.

Fashion Club provides students the opportunity to share their interests in current fashion trends with their peers. Students work with one another in a creative space to support various non-profit organizations. These organizations are specifically geared toward women and young women who are in need of particular clothing, shoes and jewelry in our community. To learn more about the Fashion Club, please contact Mrs. Peavler.

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is an education association that prepares students for careers in business and business-related fields. Students participate in challenging competitions, and receive career preparation, as well as network with other high school business students from around the state of Kentucky. Please contact Ms. Carner, Mrs. DeGrella, Mrs. Marry or Mrs. Turpin with questions.

Future Problem Solving is an internationally recognized, award winning program that encourages critical thinking. It fosters investigation, ingenuity, creative and cooperative learning. Mercy's team meets prior to competitions, like Governor's Cup. To learn more, please contact Ms. Hehman.

The Glee Club is an organization for students interested in singing, dancing, playwriting and stage production. The Glee Club meets each week and works toward Christmas and spring performances. All aspects of both productions are directed, produced, choreographed and performed by members of the club. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Mr. Bohn.

The Jags Animal Care Society is works to advance animal welfare protection and champion best practices in prevention, sheltering and placement of companion animals. Often times, the group brings furry friends to the school to learn about fostering, adoption and service animals. To learn more, please contact Mrs. Wheatley or Mrs. Shanks.

Kentucky United Nations Assembly (KYA) is a three-day experience in diplomacy that provides students with greater appreciation for our global community through hands-on involvement with international issues and solutions. The conference is geared toward developing students’ international consciousness through role-play as they represent one of the members of the United Nations. Please contact Mr. Kramer, Mr. Lewis or Mr. Young to learn more.

Kentucky Youth Association (KYA) is a three-day experiential learning program in which students serve as part of a model state government. KYA offers students the opportunity to learn about a wide variety of issues, develop critical thinking skills, and articulate their beliefs while engaging constructively with their peers from around the Commonwealth. To learn more, please contact Mr. Kramer, Mr. Lewis or Mr. Young.

The literary magazine, Literally Mercy, is a showcase of student art and writing. It is created by two Creative Writing students each spring, and highlights the impressive skills of our Mercy artists. Contact Mr. Cooper for more information.

The Liturgy Planning Committee is for those students who are interested in planning school liturgies and prayer services. They help select the readings and music. To learn more, please contact Mr. Berghausen.

The Make Mercy Real club is focused on the five critical concerns of the Sisters of Mercy: Earth, Immigration, Nonviolence, Racism and Women. Members of the club work partner with local, national and international organizations and strive to "Make Mercy Real" in order to truly be the change our broken world needs. To learn more, please contact Mrs. Vivona or Mrs. Sims.

Mercy Strong works to enhance the overall well-being of students and encourages students to make healthy choices. Students are encouraged to participate in activities, such as community walks and runs. To learn more about Mercy Strong, please contact Ms. Shontz or Ms. Mattingly.

This is an organization open to students taking the business law class. The club is for those students interested in law and the court system. To learn more, please contact Mrs. Glaser.

The Outdoor Club is for students interested in exploring the outdoors and different sports. Activities include hiking, canoeing, rock climbing, rappelling, ropes courses, camping, horseback riding and whitewater rafting. To learn more about the Outdoor Club, contact Mr. Bowman.

Mercy Peer Leaders are a group of students who strive to be free from alcohol and other drugs. They promote healthy lifestyles with the Mercy community and at local grade schools. To learn more about Peer Leaders, please contact Mrs. Shanks or Ms. Kramer.

The Pep Club promotes school spirit. They work to plan pep rallies and encourage student participation in a variety of school activities, like sporting events, theatre productions and more. To learn more about the pep club, please contact Mrs. Laemmle or Ms. Carner.

This club is for any student interested in learning about photography, as well as Photoshop editing. Students in the club learn the appreciation for what photography can express through the lens of a camera. No experience or fancy camera is necessary. To learn more about the Photography Club, please contact Mrs. Marry.

Quick Recall is an academic team which meets and competes against other high schools, testing knowledge in areas such as history, math, science and more. It is a great opportunity to develop poise, confidence and public speaking skills. Each member brings her own area of academic interest to the table. Contact Ms. Hehman, Ms. Chapman or Mr. Weston to learn more.

Current Mercy students and alumnae are invited to be Retreat Leaders for retreats they have previously attended. They lead small group discussions, give big group talks and help facilitate the retreats. To learn more, please contact Mrs. Vivona.

The Stilettones is Mercy's a cappella group who perform in the community and at school functions. Students who are interested in participating must audition with Mrs. Adams at the end of the school year. To learn more, please contact Ms. Adams.

Student Council is made up of officers elected by the entire student body, and one elected representative from each of the student activities committees. The leadership team coordinates the scheduling of all school activities, plans school-wide events, and represents the student body on administrative committees and in the community. To learn more, contact Ms. Hale, Ms. Stewart and Mrs. Laemmle.

Mercy's Thespian Society is for students interested in participating or performing in theatre activities outside the two school-wide production. They compete nationally and locally, as well as visit schools in the community to help their students grow their theatre programs. To learn more, please contact Ms. Simmons.

The Mercy Underwater Research Team is a group of students who work together to further underwater research by designing, building, and ultimately deploying remote-controlled submarines (also known as ROVs, or remotely operated vehicles). The primary research project is in the pools and waterways deep underground at Mammoth Cave. Team members meet every other week for lab sessions, and approximately once a month (depending on weather) in the fall and spring, they visit the cave for research trips. If you are interested in designing and building submarines, learning more about the geology and biology of cave waters, or both, please contact Dr. Wong or Mr. Burton.

Walk Committee is a group of seniors who help to plan and execute the activities for the Walk Kickoff, Penny Competition and Walk Day. Meetings are held July through October. Contact Mrs. Downs to learn more.