The Alzheimer’s Awareness Club strives to reach out to those in the St. Ignatius community and greater community who have been affected by Alzheimer’s. Our club’s goal is to provide a safe space for those who have dealt with grief or loss due to Alzheimer’s. The Alzheimer’s Awareness Club also aims to raise awareness to the outside community by conducting funding for Alzheimer’s related organizations.

Moderator: Mr. Yosep Joo

This club offers a place for anime fans at SI to gather and watch Anime.

This club meets every other month Friday's after school.

Moderator: Mr. Paul Maychrowitz

Appalachian Awareness Club's mission is to spread awareness about the effects of the coal mining industry on Appalachian communities and the environment. The coal industry is a leading cause for the poverty in West Virginia, as well as other injustices. This issue is not one often talked about in our part of the country, so it important to raise awareness and do what we can to help Appalachian communities.

Moderator: Mr. Chad Evans

The Arab Middle Eastern Association (AMA) was created in response to serving the needs of our Arab and Middle Eastern Students at Saint Ignatius College Preparatory. As a group of diverse students from with backgrounds from more than 20 different countries, we aim to create a safe community to explore our cultural similarities, differences, and provide education to the larger student body about our rich histories, cultures and traditions.

The leadership team meets weekly and members meet monthly.

Moderator: Ms. Lauren Totah

Our mission is to educate the St. Ignatius Community about Armenian's rich history and culture through activities, dances, collaboration with teachers, and amazing food. We strive to strengthen the bond between Armenians at SI and create an environment for all SI students to build on their knowledge of Armenians and the American diaspora.

This club meets every other week.

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Moderator: Mr. John Stiegler

The AC strives to provide a space for artists to share their art with fellow artists, allow for all members to grow via sharing art techniques with their peers, and allow for anyone interested in art to grow. AC places a strong emphasis on the learning process. All artists of all skill levels are welcome to join. Student led workshops give beginning artists and experienced artists alike the opportunity to improve their craft. AC will help students to refine their art portfolio for their college. Most importantly: AC invites people of all forms of art (primarily visual arts) to join. We are all artists, and encourage you to try other forms of art. HAVE FUN.

Moderator: Ms. Katie Wolf

The Asian Students’ Coalition is an affinity group that creates community for Asian and Asian American students at St. Ignatius College Preparatory. ASC provides a place to explore, share, and discuss the various Asian and Asian American heritages, cultures, and identities. ASC promotes ongoing education and dialogue about Asian American issues and seeks to support and empower students to contribute to an inclusive school community.

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Moderators: Mr. Ray Orque and Ms. Stephanie Wong

We aim to spread awareness about the deaf and hearing loss community. Not only do we try to bring light to the challenges these people face, but also to learn how to communicate with them. At the ASL club, we are learning American Sign Language in order to learn a new language and bring awareness to the deaf and hearing loss community.

Moderator: Ms. Audrey Gomes

The mission of ALAS is to foster community and positive identity exploration and formation for the Latinx students at Saint Ignatius College Preparatory. ALAS provides a space for reflection, dialogue, and support for Latinx students with the objective of empowering members to contribute to an inclusive school community. ALAS encourages celebration and education about Latinx culture, history, and experiences at Saint Ignatius.

ALAS will gather on Zoom! Every Monday during Latinx Heritage Month, we are having Latinx Lunes, and throughout the year, we will be hosting fun ALAS socials to get to know our members a little better and connect as a family.

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Moderators: Ms. Kelly Miguens and Ms. Yolanda Medina Zevas

The Badminton's Club's primary objective is for all or our members to have fun and improve in the sport regardless of their individual skill level. We aim to create a strong sense of community, confidence, and sportsmanship for anyone willing to expand their horizons. We hope you join our club and that we can all play together and have a great year!

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Moderator: Ms. Leona Pappas

The mission of this club is to have in-depth discussions about the philosophy and ethics of biology. Regular meetings will focus on one dilemma/issue and through additional research and invited guest speakers, members will learn more about the intricacies of Biology and how they directly impact us.

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Moderator: Mr. Christian Rodriguez

Mission Statement: BSU exists to Show students of color that they are not on the outside looking in and can make a difference in what goes on around them. Members of BSU strive to learn and teach the St. Ignatius community about the richness of African-American culture, past and present.

BSU leadership meets every week and regular members meet b-weekly.  Email one of the moderators below for information

Moderators: Dr. Tasia Davis and Mr. Darius White

The St. Ignatius Block Club is an organization for student-athletes at Saint Ignatius College Preparatory. The role of the Block Club is to provide service to the school Administration and the Athletic Department. Members may be called upon to give their time both during school and at after-school activities. The Saint Ignatius Block Club is also a fraternity for athletes, sponsoring social events for the club and for the entire student body and offering the services of its members to groups outside the student body, for example, the Fathers’ Club, the Ignatian Guild, etc.

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Moderator: Mr. John Mulkerrins & Ms. Giovanna Oropeza

Our Mission is to enrich the SI community with body positivity and acceptance. We want to address the unrealistic beauty standards in the media and within our own school through discussions, activities and collaborations with other high schools. We hope to educate others about the stigma surrounding body image and help each other build confidence.

Moderator: Ms. Terri Law

The mission it to destigmatize and end discrimination of mental illness through education.

Moderator: Ms. Pam Spaulding

Budding Penships welcomes anyone of any background into the comforting practice of penpalling. We will build our connections by reaching out to communities beyond SI, and teach them about the joy that could come from writing to one another. Penpalling is not about perfect grammar or punctuation, but expressing creativity through art and the written word and strengthening our bonds with others. Together, we will form friendships through letters, express ourselves through free writing, and appreciate our diversity by learning about each other’s colorful cultures.

Moderator: Ms. Wong

CSF is a club that fosters service among students with good grades in academic classes. Past service activities have been making sandwiches for the homeless, tutoring fellow students, and participating in S.I.'s holiday food drive. For more information, see www.csf-cjsf.org or contact one of our moderators.

Moderators: Mr. Brian Murphy & Ms. Carol Quattrin

 The Callaghan Club exists to

(1) directly support students interested in military service            
(2) provide an opportunity for students to learn more about military service
(3) provide community service opportunities for students to support veterans and the men and women currently serving in the military

Moderator: Mr. Chris Dunn

It is the mission of the Cancer Awareness Group to outreach to those both in the SI community and the greater community who is affected by cancer. The CAG strives to provide a safe and caring environment for students to give and receive support for cancer related grief and loss. We also seek to support the outside community by providing funding for cancer related organizations.

Moderator: Ms. Brice Campoverdi, Ms. Patricia Kennedy, and Ms. Donna Murphy

Our student chapter is part of an extensive community of Canine Companions staff and volunteers. Our mission is to raise awareness about the need and usefulness of service dogs, recruit new puppy raisers and volunteers, and support Canine Companions in the work they do.

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Moderator: Fr. Eddie Reese & Mr. Ted Curry

We plan to provide students a chance to help become involved in providing a safe and comfortable home for girls at the border in San Rafael. While also providing students with generous service hours for a week of work.

Moderator: Mr. Chad Evans

This club aims to raise money to supply children in need with food and increase the awareness of child hunger across America.

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Moderator: Mr. Grealish

The Children’s Hospital Program is a club that focuses on helping kids think positively about their recovery in the hospital. We make cards and goodie bags that are personally delivered to the children at the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital and the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. If you are interested in helping make the cards/goodie bags, as well as delivering them, please email us @amongillo23@siprep.org and @setcheverry23@siprep.org.

Moderator: Ms. Carole Nickolai

Chinese Culture Club strives to introduce and promote Chinese culture within the SI community and to enrich all students with a knowledge of Chinese customs, traditions, and activities. The club hopes to create a friendly environment suitable for experiencing  a unique and new culture.

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Moderators: Ms. Leona Pappas & Ms. Xiaolin Chang

Classic Movie club provides a space to relax, watch, and discuss classic movies along with the time period and themes of these movies. So, whether you’ve been a long time fan or a newcomer, we invite you to turn your phone on to silent mode, grab a popcorn and a seat, and come enjoy these iconic films with us!

Moderator: Ms. Jessi Havel

Coffee Talk strives to bring awareness to our own biases and stereotypes, while creating advocates for change. Structured as a book club environment, books, articles, podcasts and/or other pre-selected sources will be discussed around various current themes related to important social issues, such as race, immigration, environmental justice, homelessness, mental health, kindness and love in society, feminism, Covid-19, LGBTQ and so on. This club will not only bring light to hard and controversial issues, but also a safe place to find our voice and identify ways to take action as a community and go beyond to help the cause.

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Moderator: Ms. Cara Brancoli

Collective Impact is a community service and engagement club focused on providing service for kids grades k-8 who live in the Western Addition neighborhood. We plan and organize after school activities at the Ella Hill Hutch Community Center, while also providing any assistance we can to the community center.

Moderators: Ms. Melissa Mendoza & Ms. Christina Wenger

SI’s Computer Science Club aims to increase student interest and involvement in the field of computer science. By hosting meetings that cover topics ranging from artificial intelligence to mobile app and web development, this club will provide students with the access and exposure they need to further explore careers within computer science and technology.

Moderator: Dr. Don Gamble

The Country Music Club strives to connect the SI community through the unity of country music. It allows for students to gain a deeper appreciation and understanding for line dancing, southern comfort food, and of course, country music! Whether it's your first time listening or you're a long time lover, the club plans to bring the SI community together through the power of country music.

Moderator: Ms. Samantha Recinos

Dance and Drill is a hip-hop dance group, made up of talented, spirited, and diverse students. Drill performs at certain events at SI to raise excitement and school spirit, especially during athletic games throughout the year. Drill meets three times a week to learn choreography and rehearse for the upcoming performances. 

Moderator: Ms. Emily Shick

This club provides engaging and educational courses in the De Marillac Academy enrichment program.

Moderator: Mr. Patrick Lannan

The detective/forensic science club strives to help students practice their problem solving and critical thinking skills in a creative way. Members will learn the basics of forensic science and engage in hands-on activities.

Moderator: Ms. Gradillas

To create a community which is accepting and supportive of the differences that people have because of disabilities. This alliance group serves to improve disability awareness at SI by educating the community around the diversity of disabilities and their impact, and promoting an inclusive and understanding environment at SI.

Moderator: Ms. Gianna Galletta

Our goal at Disney Club is to provide a couple hours to relax and enjoy each other’s company while watching some of our favorite or underappreciated Disney movies. In Disney Club, we try to create a safe space to meet new people, create new friendships, and bond over timeless movies. Each year we try to donate as much as possible to one of Disney’s biggest foundations, the Make a Wish Foundation. We hold multiple bake sales in order to raise the funds we send to the foundation. 

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Disney Club meets once a month.

Moderator: Ms. Carol Quattrin

The Fashion and Sewing Club is an opportunity to not only learn to sew, create new designs, and develop one’s style, but to make new friends as well.

Moderator: Ms. Jessi Havel

SI Finance Club's purpose is to engage students in learning about basic investing and managing personal finances. Our mission is to help students develop financial literacy through an interactive stock market simulator, monthly meetings, and guest speakers who have worked in finance.

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Moderator: Mr. John Grealish & Mr. Vollert

The French Club seeks to introduce the SI community to the language and culture of the over 200 million people around the world who speak French. In order to achieve this mission activities are held throughout the year such as viewing French films, tasting French cheese, attending Mass at Notre Dame des Victoires, celebrating Mardi Gras, and playing petanque (the French form of Bocce).

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Moderator: Ms. Corinne Gence

This is a recreational club for students to join and have fun playing games of all kinds. It's an opportunity for students to find new friends with similar interests.

For more information click the link to our discord server https://discord.gg/BmVZ6y4  

Moderator: Mr. Paul Maychrowitz

GEAR club strives to promote gender equality at SI and create a welcoming environment for individuals of all gender identities and expressions.

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Moderator: Ms. Marybeth McFarland

Enhance linguistic and cultural awareness of Germany and german speaking countries.

Moderator: Mr. Schwartze

Girls in Journalism provides a platform to young women within the SI community to express themselves while developing career skills within the modernized media field. The female oriented committee is inspired to exercise opinionated writing through an online editorial, while simultaneously supporting female student advocacy. Girls in Journalism embraces the generational transform from physical prints, to virtual newspapers, while promoting the learning of professionalism in publications.

Moderator: Mr. Murphy

Girls in STEM Pathways strives to bridge the gender gap in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) careers by fostering and engaging young women's interest in the STEM fields. This club serves to provide various activities, opportunities, and resources to guide female student's into rewarding futures in STEM.

Website: https://www.girls-in-stem-pathways.com/

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The club Girls Who Code is now under the Girls in STEM umbrella.

Moderator: Ms. Katie O'Reilly and Ms. Jessica Kellar

The Green Team at SI exists to educate and inspire changes in action and attitude in all members of the SI community so that we can create sustainable practices regarding food, water, transportation, housing, energy, and general consumer practices. We also hope to deepen a connection with nature for members of the SI community so that we might truly find God in all things. We hope that the changes we inspire affect us personally, affect the institution of the school and go beyond the bounds of the school in ever widening circles.

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Green Team will be meeting over zoom and do some beach clean ups.

See the Green Team Sustainability page.

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Moderator: Ms. Sarah Merrell  

The goods4good club gives students the opportunity to conduct fundraisers and sales of products to the SI community, then donate the profits to various foundations and organizations. We allow students to exercise and grow their entrepreneurial skills while helping those in need and contributing to the larger community.

Moderator: Mr. Dan Vollert

The he(art) club was started by Andrés Safa and Javi Rosewarne in 2022. It was started to create a space that encourages Black and Latino boys to embrace the creative sides of themselves. In our society and school, Black and Latino boys often time’s feel as if they don’t have a space in the arts, and end up missing out on a potential amazing opportunity that can come out of exploring these paths. We will be exploring digital and physical art, photography, poetry and every aspect of art and creativity imaginable, no prior skills or experience is needed. We will also teach about different inspiring artists and hopefully have guest speakers come in and speak about their experiences. An incorporation of service will also be added to help younger students get involved and exposed to the arts at a younger age. The he(art) club is a mix of socializing, learning and service and we hope to see everybody and anybody who is interested there.

Moderators: Mr. Delaney

The Ignatian’s goal is produce a yearbook that acts as a history book, memory book, and reference book that will be enjoyable to all for both today and the next fifty years. Using words and pictures, the book aims to capture all the actions, thoughts, feelings, joys, and frustrations that the student body will encounter in the school year.

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Moderator: Ms. Deirdre McGovern and Ms. Sandra Schwarz

Pope Francis wrote that “the mission of the communications media is to bring people together, shorten distances, provide necessary information, and open minds and hearts to truth…” 

As editors-in-chief of InSIde SI, we are dedicated to serving our school by showcasing a diverse array of voices, informing the student body with well-researched and unbiased news articles, and incorporating Ignatian values through our work. We strive to maintain a tight knit community on and off campus/on and off screen despite the physical distance. InSIde SI exists to bridge the literal gap from the pandemic, but also the gaps left by the absent sports seasons, fine art performances, in-person classes and activities. But most of all, Inside SI wants to reflect and represent the core of Ignatian values found in all parts of the campus. As Ignatians we are called to justice. The recent and ongoing events of 2020 only serve to highlight the injustices present in our country and in our community. InSIde SI rededicates itself to listening, learning, and uplifting  all perspectives. We hope you join us in both reading and writing as one school. A.M.D.G. See InSIde SI issues.

Moderator: Mr. Peter Devine & Mrs. Carole Nickolai

The Irish Club aims to introduce participants of the SI community to the beauty and uniqueness of Irish culture as one of the many cultures represented at SI.  Students will participate in discussion of both Irish and Irish American history and culture. As we discuss the trends of historical change and modern politics, we will develop a greater understanding of the need for social justice in the modern world. Respect for the beauty of all cultures within the context of the American fabric will be a focus of this group. Movies, good food, and dancing are part of the Irish Club experience.  

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Moderator: Mr. Owen Maguire

The JPC is a student led club that each month spends time working with the mentally and physically handicapped clients of the Pomeroy Center.  The club members strive to find and embrace the similarities that bond us all together rather than our differences.

Moderator: John DeBenedetti

Members of this club will be able to share appreciation and enjoyment for Japanese culture.

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Moderator: Mr. Ray Orque

The Jewish Affinity Group (JAG) at SI is a community for students who identify culturally or religiously as Jewish to come together in a safe space to bond with each other, celebrate holidays, and discuss how it feels to be Jewish at a Catholic school. Another component of JAG’s mission is fostering a space for Jewish students to share their culture and heritage with the broader community. 

Moderator: Ms. Kerryn Schwarz

The California Junior Classical League (CAJCL) seeks to promote a more thorough knowledge of Classical life, history, and literature; to impart a better understanding of the practical and cultural value of the Classics; to interest other students in the Classical languages, literature, government, laws, and arts; and, as members of this organization, to always strive to promote friendship and fellowship among students of the Classics.

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Moderator: Ms. Grace Curcio and Ms. Lana Sum

Key Club is an international student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities to serve others, build character, and develop leadership. Key Club aims to cooperate with students from other schools in the Bay Area and other key clubs in the world to allow our members to have the chance to form new friendships outside SI and to render unselfish service to build better communities as well as to grow as a person. 

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Moderator: Ms. Meredith Mannion

Korean Culture Club allows people to come together and share their interests in Korean culture. We share different genres of Korean music while playing Korean variety show games and learn about Korean history, culture, and language. Korean food (mostly snacks) may be available on some days to physically experience the Korean culture. Members will also have the choice to teach/learn KPOP dances to other members! Our goal is to be able to have the opportunity to help bring people together who share the same interest in Korean culture, or even experience something new.

Moderator: Ms. Karen Lee

Make A Splash is based off of the non-profit organization, Pacific Coast Marlins learn to swim, whose mission is to promote social change and justice through providing free and low-cost swimming lessons and water safety education to underserved children in San Raphael, California, and the neighboring areas. The Make A Splash club works to bring awareness towards this organization, and recruit more volunteers to teach swimming the lessons.

Moderator: Mr. John Ottersberg

Our mission is to educate SI students about how our actions can affect marine life — we intend to address the detrimental effects of climate change and guide our members in taking action to confront environmental destruction. The Marine Conservation club strives to promote sustainability through workshops and advocacy opportunities.

Moderator: Mr. Daniel Baxter

Our goal is to provide opportunities to spike interest in applying math concepts that students learn in and outside the classroom to competitions, projects, and club activities. Topics include statistical analysis/modeling, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and more.

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Moderator: Ms. Katie O'Reilly

Meaningful Ignatians recognizes that coming from a place of privilege warrants equal service to the community. In Meaningful Ignatians, we work to promote equal learning opportunity to disadvantaged youths across San Francisco. Members will participate as virtual academic and personal mentors to children in disadvantaged communities.

Moderator: Mr. Yosup Joo

MedCats is a club where students interested in the medical sciences can come together and learn more about the fields of medicine, research, biomedical engineering, and more. The club will now also serve as a space for SI’s first Science Olympiad team.

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Moderator: Ms. Kristina Boyce & Ms. Kaitlin Shorrock-Chen

The Migrant Farmworkers Awareness Club aims to bring people's attention to the inhumane treatment of farmworkers. Our mission is to raise money and donations to support migrant farmworkers across America.

Moderator: Mr. Chris Delaney

This club wants to bring uku players together to help those who want to learn to play.

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Moderator: Mr. Patrick Lynch

SI's Mock Trial program is an inter-scholastic competition in which students (like those throughout California and the United States), litigate a hypothetical case in front of real judges and attorneys. Each high school team consists of students performing various trial roles, including arguing pretrial motions, conducting direct and cross-examinations, portraying witnesses, and serving as court clerk or court bailiff.

Moderator: Mr. Dan Devitt

The club aims to provide a deeper understanding of multilateral diplomacy, to strengthen negotiations and leadership skills, to discuss complex issues.

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Moderator: Mr. Brian Davis, Ms. Katy Dumas, and
Ms. Helena Miller-Fleig

The Mountain Biking Club at St. Ignatius exists to foster student passion for the sport of mountain biking. Members are invited and encouraged to join in on group rides, get involved in local bike related events, and ride their bikes as much as possible! Go Ride! Go 'Cats!

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Moderator: Mr. Tony Calvello

To serve the San Francisco community by sharing our musical talents with the elderly of local convalescent homes.

Moderator: Carol Quattrin

The SI Music Production Club is a way for all types of musicians to collaborate and make music. Whether one plays an instrument, sings, writes lyrics, or makes music electronically, or not, all are welcome. The Music Production club provides a space for people to work together to make music in numerous different ways.

Moderator: Mr. Don Gamble

On Air with SI seeks to help update students on general news and destress through music. Our goal is to create an open space where SI can ask questions, get advice and learn about new things while enjoying something they love, music. This club is for people with all sorts of hobbies. whether it be through technology and background work or being on the front lines talking and discussing various subjects. Our mission is to help bring our community together and provide a safe space for all students.

Moderator: Ms. Cara Brancoli

The Pacific Islander Association (PIA) is an affinity group that strives to unify people who identify as Pacific Islander at SI. We want to create a safe place that allows identifying students to share their different experiences and show who we are as a community.  PIA is a place for students to share ancestral stories and connect our present day identities in a safe, empowering, and affirming space. PIA aspires to preserve Pacific Islander culture and identity, raise awareness about the challenges of Pacific Islanders, and cultivate a sense of belonging for Pacific Islander students.

This affinity group will be for those who identify as Pacific Islander. Pacific Islanders are those who identify as Melanesian, Micronesian, Australasian, or Polynesian

Moderator: Ms. Blythe Hurley

A club in which pet lovers have a mission: to share their unique experiences  and bonds with their pets. SI students can share the unconditional love and happiness that pets bring to people. Reaching out as community service, pets can bring comfort to people in times of need; to children in hospitals and seniors in care centers. We can assist with therapy dog visits during exam weeks.

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Moderator: Fr. Eddie Reese & Ms. Sarah Merrell

To grow and expand the sport of Pickleball, while creating community and inclusivity.

Moderator: Mr. Jeff Glosser

A safe and open space that will help people connect with one another while playing Ping Pong.

Moderator: Coach Zac Schuler

Moderator: Mr. Matt Stecher

The Polyglot Club is a collaborative effort among SI students to increase curiosity in languages outside the core 4 languages offered at SI. As a club, we want to learn more about what connects languages: language families, syntax, and structure behind languages

Moderator: Ms. Jacqueline Boland

Polynesian Dance Club strives to provide to learn about and participate in the beautiful dances of the Polynesian Islands. All are welcome!

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Moderator: Ms. Setiady

Our mission is to encourage education through reading for those who are less fortunate. This club is designed not only to educate these children but to enrich the lives of the less fortunate youth.

Moderator: Mr. John Grealish

This club aims to inspire students to be science and technology leaders and innovators, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.

Moderators: Mr. Pedro Cafasso, Ms. Sarah Merrell, & Mr. Brian Murphy

Rock & Roll Revolution is a rock journalism club emphasizing the importance of rock and roll, classic rock, and a variety of music from the 60’s-90’s along with the creative skill it takes to execute this genre of music. Our mission is to provide a relaxed environment for students to investigate the exciting world of rock music and encourage them to express what they learn in creative ways. We want to spread the appreciation among the SI community!

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Moderator: Mr. Paul Maychrowitz

Our mission is to share the Russian culture with the St. Ignatius community through various activities, dances, food, and traditions. Through viewing Russian films, eating Russian food, or even viewing Russian festivals, the Russian Club aims to strengthen the bond between students and introduce new students to the history and traditions of the rich Russian culture.

Moderator: Ms. Donna DeBenedetti

Safe Space Christian Life Community creates a forum in which LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning) students and faculty, along with their straight allies, are able to discuss discrimination issues based on gender identity and sexual orientation. Through our work as men and women for and with others, we hope to establish and nurture an atmosphere of compassion, respect and awareness on the St. Ignatius campus.  

Moderator: Sr. Sharon Brannen & Mr. Patrick Lynch

Contact: lgbtq@siprep.org

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Moderator: Fr. Eddie Reese

The club's goal is to provide the beach to our community by promoting a healthy and active lifestyle while building team skills within our club. We strive to create a fun and positive environment for our club members and to encourage others to expand their interpersonal connections.

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Moderator: Ms. Samantha Recinos

Established in 1969, The St. Ignatius Service Club is an organization of upper-division students. The Service Club provides myriad types of assistance facilitating SI events. The Service Club serves the SI community during events such as The Mass of the Holy Spirit, Back to School Night, Campus Exploration, Baccalaureate  Mass, Fine Arts performances, Counseling Nights, Graduation, and more. Membership lasts until graduation. Members must be in good standing with the Principal’s Office and with the Dean’s Office. 

Moderator: Mr. Charlie Stanley & Mr. Dan Vollert

Shark Club is for anyone interested in learning more about sharks...and occasionally other sea creatures. Through this club, we hope to provide a fun space for students to learn more about their favorite animal and the way they are portrayed through media. Anyone can join!

Moderator: Mr. Eric Castro

For all who are looking to play board games, excluding chess (as there is a separate chess club), we provide fun rounds of various board games, chosen by the members. We are looking to enjoy friendly, relaxed games where fun is a priority.

Moderator: Ms. Christina Wenger

Interested in chess? Beginner or master, all are welcome to the SI Chess Club! Learn opening theory, navigate tricky endgames, and have fun with your friends. Message our Instagram page @si.chess if you are interested.

Moderator: Mr. Paul Molinelli

SI Entrepreneurs is a club for students who want to discuss their business ideas and aspirations in a productive environment.

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Moderator: Dr. Don Gamble

Our mission statement, as the SI food Critics, is to create an outlet for students to become more cultured in different foods, to support locally owned restaurants, and to become closer with peers.

Moderator: Mr. Robert Vergara

The St. Ignatius Formula One team strives to compete in F1A sponsored events through the F1 In Schools Program. Members work together to construct a complete, miniaturized F1 team, including the car, the brand, the merchandise, the marketing, and more. It is our mission to leverage the diverse talents of the club to construct a team and find More Speed, For The Greater Glory Of God.

Moderator: Mr. Kris Koller

Healthy eating and active living are key components to maintaining a healthy body, mind, and soul. SI HEAL will meet twice a month to learn more about nutrition and host engaging live demonstrations on delicious recipes!

Moderator: Dr. Gillian Clements

This club advances the practice and habbit of running for health and fitness.

Moderator: Mr. Eric Castro

To bring together a community of passionate students and invite beginners who would like to improve and have fun with fellow peers as well as learn about skateboard culture.

Moderators: Mr. Stanley  & Mr. Schwartze

We all love to ski and/or snowboard and would love to share this experience with other members of the SI community.

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Moderator: Mr. Josh Bruce

Spikeball Club is a way to get out of the school mindset and have fun with your friends. The premise is to meet new people and have a blast playing an awesome recreational sport for a good time.

Moderator: Mr. Jeff Glosser

The Saint Ignatius Sports Medicine Club is dedicated to educating students and providing experience in the field of Sports Medicine. We strive to instill Cura Personalis in our club members by caring for the whole athlete through prevention, assessment and recovery from athletic injury. We are called to be on-campus leaders in sports medicine who are open to growth and learning about professional pathways in healthcare.

Moderators: Mr. Josh Pendleton and Ms. Kayla Gradillas

This club provides on air play by play, commentary, and production for all live streaming of SI varsity games.

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Moderator: Mr. Sean Lawhon

Promote and facilitate student interest and engagement in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

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Moderator: Ms. Jessica Kellar, Mr. Mike  Ugawa, &  Mr. Kevin Woodward

The SI Water Sports Club is a new club in which you will get to know others who also share an interest in water sports of any kind. If you enjoy wakeboarding, wakeskating, wake surfing,water skiing, or riding stand up jet skis please join!! We will discuss many aspects of these water sports and hopefully in the near future be behind a boat doing them!

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Moderator: Mr. Nick Alvarado

This club helps provide a space for hip-hop dancers at SI to increase their skills in preparation for future performances on Dance & Drill.

Moderator: Ms. Emily Shick

We want to give students access to peer tutors and service hours

Moderator: Ms. Jessi Havel & Mr. O'Shea

SITV seeks to showcase all aspects of St. Ignatius College Preparatory through the delivery of announcements on Tuesdays and Fridays.  We spotlight all of our student body with its different gifts and talents by shifting the lens to show all of the different shapes, sizes, and colors that make up SI. To create a sense of community, SITV is an environment where students can come and learn the mechanics of filming, editing, sound engineering, and broadcasting. See more about SITV.

Moderators: Mr. Mike Santos and Ms. Lisa Traum Alexander

S.O.U.L Food Initiative finds commons ground of love, support, and unity through a simple act: providing food to nourish students' mind and soul at our most stressful times - midterms and finals.

Moderator: Ms. Sarah Merrell

Speech and Debates promotes public speaking and rhetoric, explores ideas, and fosters healthy dialogue, discussion, and debate here on campus and at outside competitions. 

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Moderators: Dr. Alex Macmillan and Mr. Christian Rodriguez

The Spoken Word/Slam Poetry club aims to serve as a catalyst for students to write about topics they are passionate about, build more confidence with public speaking, and perform their written works in a judge-free environment. We encourage students of all grades to have their voices be heard and to cultivate a message of artistry through spoken word! The Spoken Word/Slam Poetry Club is a space where students can write about topics they are passionate about, while cultivating their writing skills together. Through different opportunities and possible guest speakers, they will also learn the fundamentals of public speaking and presenting! No experience is required :)

Moderator: Ms. Nora Miller

The Sports Analytics and Support Club brings together students who are interested in the support and analysis needed for our teams to perform well on the field. In the professional sports world, teams heavily rely on analytics to create gameplans that bring a competitive advantage. With this in mind, SAS works closely with our various teams to track statistics and record film. Using this data, students identify trends and solutions for our teams, allowing players to be more successful on the field. Students in the club are also able to contribute in other aspects of Athletic Support if they are interested . By combining sports knowledge with data analysis, we hope to leave a long-lasting impact on the future of SI Athletics. For more information email Eddy Dudum at edudum23@siprep.org or our Moderator Ms.Boccara.

Moderator: Coach Boccara

Interact is a community service club with the intention of serving the community alongside fellow students, Rotarians, and other Interact Clubs throughout the Bay Area. Our motto is "Service above self."

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Moderator: Ms. Ana Lopez

We want to spread awareness and help support kids and teens fighting against cancer or other life threatening diseases.

Moderator: Mr. Christian Rodriguez

Our mission is to serve in the spirit of compassion, understanding and love, working with the Martin de Porres of Hospitality.

Moderator: Ms. Cara Brancoli

Stand By Me is committed to sharing the diversity in our school community to the Freshmen Class by showcasing the talent of the student body, bringing a community of kindness to provide support and strengthen our connection to stand tall with each other. As Freshmen, our support will help us stand together as we journey through high school.

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Moderator: Ms. Haley Sanchez

This club is a national affiliate with students demand action. This non profit organization amplifies student voices working to end gun violence in America.

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Moderator: Mr. Christian Rodriguez

Sunrise Movement is a national affiliate and grassroots organization headed by youth that has garnered national attention and recognition for their efforts in pushing for a more equitable and sustainable America. Sunrise’s main objective is to end the stigma around the Green New Deal and other conventionally “progressive” policy agendas. Sunrise relies on their network of Sunrise hubs to amplify social justice initiatives and primarily focuses on climate justice.

Moderator: Mr. Bob Vergara

The SI Surf Club is a student-centered club whose purpose is to promote community among SI students, faculty and staff who share a passion for surfing and beach culture. The SI Surf Club strives to serve the community and the environment through its actions and words, in and out of the water.

• Community Building: pizza nights/guest speakers
• Fostering Love for the Ocean: surf camp, dawn patrol, other beach activites...
• Commitment to environment: beach clean ups
• Commitiment to surf-related causes: sponsor an inner-city kid surf camp scholarship

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Moderator: Mr. Anthony Cavello

The Apogee Report is St. Ignatius College Preparatory’s student-run publication website focused on exposing students to various areas of STEM. We provide reports of the latest STEM news and opportunities at and outside of SI. Our goal is to keep SI students well-informed of science fields and careers, as well as their impact on the world today and beyond.


The Apogee Report will also consist of the IHEI (International Health Expansion Initiative). The IHEI is a student-led initiative focused on spreading awareness of global health crises that are not covered well by the media. Our mission is to bring awareness of those crises to SI and to fundraise for organizations that aid those areas. The IHEI will work under The Apogee Report.

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Moderator: Ms. Mona Dunne

In the Daraja Club, we are bringing awareness to the lack of educational opportunities for women, specifically by working with the Daraja School for Girls in Kenya, and to provide more opportunities for girls to attend the school.

Meetings are held every third Tuesday of the month. Email Ms. Mannion for more information

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Moderator: Ms. Meredith Mannion

The Filipino Culture Club, hereby known as TFC strives to introduce and promote the awareness of the Filipino culture and community on campus through education and social activities and events while enriching all students of its heritage, traditions, and relationships. The club offers a safe and friendly environment suitable for experiences a unique and new culture for all.

Moderators: Mr. Ryan Dilag and Ms. Melissa Mendoza

The Flow Project’s focus is promoting a contemporary approach to educating the St. Ignatius community about female hygiene, health and empowerment. We strive to encourage education and awareness about the perpetual lack of access to feminine hygiene products in low income communities. Our goal is to take a stand in this under-represented topic by breaking down mainstream societal stigmas around feminine health.

Moderator: Ms. Lisa Alexander

I would like to teach people about the history and culture of Italy and as well as the history of Italians in America.

Moderator: Ms. Giovanna Oropeza

The Quill is St. Ignatius College Preparatory’s student-run literary magazine. Under the auspices of the English Department, this publication prints creative short fiction, poetry, and art from SI students. After reviewing submissions from students at every grade level, the editorial board chooses, edits, and lays out the material for the magazine. The magazine is distributed to the SI community in May of every year.

Moderators: Ms. Donna Debenedetti, Ms. Nora Miller, & Ms. Kristen Moraine

The club promotes Russian culture to those who are interested about it and help Russian students preserve their cultural background.

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Moderator: Mrs. Donna DeBenedetti

The Comfort Run team facilitates student trips to accompany our tenderloin neighbors through the distribution of sandwiches, juice and smiles.

Moderator: Mr. Carlos Escobar

SI students will foster authentic and reciprocal friendships by destigmatizing disabilities and promoting inclusion by educating students with respectful and appropriate information.

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Moderator: Ms. Jessica Ruth

This club's mission is to have a positive impact on youth from the Bay Area urban communities and expand leadership skills.

Moderator: Ms. Ana Lopez

Our goal is to teach our dancers the cultural history behind each move and song, along with the history and importance of dance in West Africa.

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Moderator: Ms. Ashley Withers

Wildcat Nations’s main goal is to improve and support all areas of school spirit by setting a prime example for the rest of the student body.  The Wildcat Nation Leadership team encourages students to participate in spirit weeks, attend and cheer at all school events, and show school spirit and pride for SI.

Moderators: Mr. Jeff Glosser and Ms. Michelle Finn

The Wildcast Podcast Club is for anyone who loves telling stories! It's for anyone with an interest in podcasting, from confirmed audiophiles to occasional podcast listeners. Students discuss qualities of great podcasts through the lens of their favorite shows, learn about the nuts & bolts (interviewing, music/sound, editing, promotion) of podcast production, and record and produce podcasts.

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Moderators: Cara Brancoli & Yosup Joo

The goal of this club is spread the joy of creative writing throughout the SI community. We also want to share this love of creative writing with elementary and middle school students.

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Moderators: Ms. Kristen Moraine

After completing a week long training course to be certified as Wilderness First Responders (WFRs), we decided to bring what we had learned back to SI and make a new club out of it. We will be hosting seminars, where members of the community can come to learn about basic first aid and wilderness survival. There will also be social events and chances to get out into the wilderness to practice the new skills everyone will learn. Our club will also invite certified instructors to come and present about situations. We hope that members of our club can learn a lot and use later on in their lives.

Moderator: Dr. Tasia Davis

Women of Color for Health is a club, specifically intended for women of color, to get a proper introduction into the world of medicine and healthcare. Through presentations from current medical professionals and those who work in health care environments, trips to colleges, and volunteer opportunities, young women will get the chance to learn more about the health and medical fields in hopes of pursuing a career in those fields.

Moderator: Mr. Steve Bluford

The Yoga Club at SI was created to unite students through the powerful art of yoga and mindfulness. Yoga has the power to heal the mind, body, and soul, and through this club, students have the opportunity to do so with the support of their passionate peers wishing to do the same. Whether you have been practicing yoga your whole life or have never even done a downward dog, this club is open to anyone hoping to pursue yoga in a welcoming community.

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Moderator: Mr. Brian Davis

The Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) aims to ensure that increasing numbers of young Americans understand and are inspired by the ideas of individual freedom, a strong national defense, free enterprise, and traditional values.

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Meetings are held every other Tuesday at 11:45AM (break). Email Mr. Dunn for more information

Moderator: Mr. Chris Dunn

In the face of injustice, Young Democrats around the United States must create a safe country where all human rights are protected. Through education of both parties, the practice and political and social activism, the exercise of freedom of speech, and the liberation of extraordinary ideas trapped by social pressures. Young Democrats of America will foster change.

Moderator: Mr. Robert Vergara

Youth Leaders in Lit focuses on the importance of nurturing the SI Students’ relationship with literature while sharing our time, treasure and talent with community children literacy champions like the Children’s Book Project with the objective of promoting book access to the underserved.

Moderator: Mr. Peter Devine & Ms. Donna DeBenedetti

Educating youth about business today to inspire future business leaders tomorrow.

This club encourages SI students with an interest in business to further enhance their knowledge of the way a business operates by visiting successful Bay Area companies and holding educational seminars.

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Moderator: Ms. Samantha Recinos

The Youth Policy Initiative strives to promote civic engagement in underserved youth communities. We specifically work with middle school students from across San Francisco, especially low-income, students of color, and first generation college students. Furthermore, YPI engages students in local and national political issues to raise awareness about current events in society and to gear participants towards a career in politics or political activism by inspiring them to find solutions for the many issues Americans face today.

Moderator: Ms. Terri Law