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 Mrs. Vivona for information about joining.  

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.

Book club is open to any student who wants to read additional 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, Mrs. Kremer or Ms. Shontz (juniors) and Mrs. Crowdis or Mr. Gottbrath (seniors) with questions.

Mercy's CORE (Council on Racial Equity) is a newly founded, student-led organization whose purpose is to make Mercy an inclusive and equitable community.  Students promote and inspire a greater awareness of individual and institutional bias while celebrating racial diversity and showing joy for our individuality. Please contact Mrs. Sims or Mrs. Montague to learn more.

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 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 and performing arts. This club promotes creativity, collaboration, community and musical excellence! They meet once a week and perform at choir concerts as well as school services. Some regional competitions and community performances will be considered based on interest. To learn more, please contact Ms. Foutch.

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.

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.

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. 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.

Knitting & Crocheting is a club for those interested in continuing or learning how to stitch projects such as pot holders, scarves, blankets and more. Knitting is done using two knitting needles and the stitches are loops. Crocheting is done with just one crochet hook and the stitches resemble small knots. Please contact Mrs. Wastog to learn more.

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 Ms. Cox 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 Mrs. Ashbrook or Mr. Kramer.

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. Sims or Mrs. Vivona.

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 Ms. Kramer or Mrs. Wimsatt.

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 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 Ms. Jackel or Ms. Pennington.

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, Mrs. Laemmle or Ms. Stewart.

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. Jackel 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.