Clubs & Committees

ASL club is for anyone interested in learning American Sign Language. ASL is expressed by movements of the hands and face. It is the primary language of many North Americans who are deaf and hard of hearing and is used by some hearing people as well. Please contact Dr. Ables to learn more.

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.

Asian Culture Club is for any student interested in exploring various aspects of Asian culture (traditional or modern). Students will explore topics ranging from traditional Chinese medicine to multicultural origins of Filipino food, to the worldwide popularity of Japanese anime or any cultural practice from any Asian ethnicity. Please contact Dr. Wong to learn 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.

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Book club is for student who enjoy reading books outside of their classroom assignments. Students vote on which book they want to read and talk about at their meetings each month. To learn more, please contact Mrs. Swessel.

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 Mrs. Garcia or Ms. Shontz (juniors) and Mrs. Gilbertson (seniors) with questions.

The Culinary Club is for any student interested in cooking and baking. They learn basic skills in the kitchen and make delicious food. Please contact Mrs. Schoenbachler, Mr. Frodge or Mrs. Kissel to learn more.

ESports club is a fun and structured environment for gamers. This club has the potential to grow into an eSports team! Students are asked to bring their own Nintendo Switch and copies of approved game titles such as Mario Kart 8, Super Smash Bro. Deluxe, Platoon 2 and Hearthstone. If you would like to learn more, please contact Mr. Frodge.

Fellowship of Mercy Athletes provides all Mercy athletes an opportunity to reach their God-given potential by offering athletic, spiritual and leadership training in a school environment. Please contact Mrs. Passafiume to learn more.

Students interested in learning more about the culture of French speaking places are encouraged to join French Club. Members enjoy low-stress French-related activities in English and French movies are shown with subtitles. To learn more, please contact Mrs. Goslee.

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 Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Epperson, Mrs. Turpin or Mrs. DeGrella with questions.

Future Problem Solving is an internationally recognized, award winning program that encourages critical thinking. It fosters investigation, ingenuity, creative and cooperative learning. To learn more, please contact Ms. Hehman.

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.

Jaguar comics is for girls who want to learn more about sequential art forms such as graphic design, animation and graphic novels. The purpose is to inspire girls, and show them that they can make and enjoy comics/graphic novels. Please contact Mr. Braaksma if you are interested in learning more.

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

Kentucky United Nations Assembly (KUNA) 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. Young or Mrs. Varda 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. Young or Mrs. Varda.

The Latina Culture Club is open to any Mercy student who wants to learn more about Latina culture. Members empower themselves into developing leaders with organizational skills that help to fight injustice and misinformation. Please contact Señor Laspiur or Señora Garcia to learn more.

Mercy Environmental Ambassadors raise awareness about factors that impact the environment of our Mercy community. Club members are committed to being good stewards of God's creation and taking care of the shared Earth. All are welcome! To learn more, please contact Mrs. Swessel.

Mock trial increases awareness of the legal and justice system. The club develops public speaking skills, teaches members about the legal system, and creates leaders in the courtroom, school and community. To learn more, please contact Mrs. Glaser.

Mercy Peer Leaders are a group of students who want to be a positive role models and educate others about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. In the past, members educate their Mercy peers and collaborate with St. X to educate students from St. Martha and St. Stephen Martyr during the school day. Peer Leaders also organize activities for Mercy’s Spring Break Awareness Week during house time. To learn more, please contact Mrs. Kustes or Mrs. Wimsatt.

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. Chapman, Ms. Hehman 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.

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 or Mrs. Laemmle.

Table Top Club is for any student who wants to come together to play boardgames, cards or other tabletop style games. This is an unplugged gaming group! Please contact Mr. Frodge or Mrs. DeGrella to learn more.

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.

TikTok club is open to any student interested in helping Mercy design, film or edit TikTok videos for Mercy’s social media accounts is invited to join the TikTok club. During meetings, students will create our plan for the month of what videos to make, and who will help on each project. Please contact Ms. Mattingly or Ms. Harris to learn more.

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.