Campus Life

Club Information

Welcome to the Archbishop Spalding Club Directory.  Below you will find information on all ASHS Clubs as well as contact information.
  • Club Sign Up Form
    You must be a Spalding student and signed into your Spalding gmail account to use this form. 

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  • Academic Bowl

    Club/Activity Goals:           

    The purpose of this club is to enhance students’ knowledge of academics in a competitive setting.
     
    Who Can Participate?        

    Any Spalding student
     
    For information, please contact:                                  
    Mr. McGrain, mcgraind@spaldinghs.org  

  • Advanced Women's Chorus

    Club/Activities Goals:         

    This activity is designed for women with advanced vocal abilities. This ensemble will perform at concerts, the Spalding Variety Show, and select concerts outside of school.
     
    Who Can Participate?        

    Selection is by audition only. Any female enrolled at Spalding is eligible for an audition.
    Participation in Chorus is not a pre-requisite.
     
    For information, please contact:                                  

  • American Sign Language Club

    Club/Activity Goals:           

    This club is for students who are interested in learning American Sign Language. The club gives students an opportunity to practice the language with others.
     
    Who Can Participate?        

    Any Spalding student
     
    For information, please contact:                                  

    Mrs. Esposito,     espositom@spaldinghs.org

  • Art Club

    Club/Activity Goals:
                
    This club is designed to introduce and/or enhance students’ interest and appreciation of the arts. This club will also build solid ties within the Spalding community through art.
     
    Who Can Participate?        

    Any Spalding student
     
    If Interested Please See:      

    Ms. Howe,     howem@spaldinghs.org

  • Best Buddies Club

    Club/Activity Goals:           

    Best Buddies is dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
     
    Who Can Participate?        

    All Spalding students
     
    For information, please contact:                                  

  • Board Games Club

    Club/Activity Goals:           

    The purpose of this club is to get students together to play an array of board games.
     
    Who Can Participate?        

    Any Spalding student
     
    For information, please contact:         

    Ms. Pedder,     pedderl@spaldinghs.org

  • Book Club

    Club/Activity Goals:           

    To promote the discussion of books as well as to enhance students’ connection to others with similar literary interests.
     
    Who Can Participate?        

    Any Spalding students
     
    For information, please contact:                                  

    Mr. Medoff    , medoffr@spaldinghs.org (fall)
    Ms. Pedder, pedderl@spaldinghs.org (spring)

  • Chess Club

    Club/Activity Goals:            

    This club gives students an opportunity to play chess, improve their skills and enjoy a relaxing social environment. 
     
    Who Can Participate?        

    Any Spalding student
                                                   
    For information, please contact:                                 

    Ms. Bickford    , bickfordm@spaldinghs.org

  • Chromosome Y

    Club/Activity Goals:           

    This activity is designed for the Spalding student who will perform at concerts, the Spalding Variety Show, and selected concerts outside of school.
     
    Who Can Participate?        

    Selection is by audition only. Any male student enrolled at Spalding is eligible for an audition. Participation in Chorus is not a pre-requisite.
     
    For information, please contact:                                 

    Mrs. Hough,     houghb@spaldinghs.org

  • Creative Writing and Literary Magazine

    Club/Activity Goals:           

    This purpose of this club is to showcase the literacy works of Spalding students through a bi-annual magazine and to encourage/develop young writers and editors as they explore potential college degrees and future careers in literature.  
     
    Who Can Participate?     

    Any Spalding student
     
    For information, please contact:                                 

    Mrs. Stumpf,     stumpfm@spaldinghs.org

  • CyberPatriot Team

    Club/Activities Goals:          

    CyberPatriot is the National Youth Cyber Education Program.  At the center of CyberPatriot is the National Youth Cyber Defense Competition. The competition puts teams of high school and middle school students in the position of newly hired IT professionals tasked with managing the network of a small company.
     
    Who Can Participate?         

    Any Spalding student.
     
    For information, please contact:                                  

    Mr. Restly    , houghb@spaldinghs.org

  • Debate Club

    Club/Activity Goals:           

    This club is designed to provide students with an opportunity to discuss topics of interest while simultaneously developing important skills in persuasive discourse. Clear, persuasive communication is a valuable skill in all disciplines, and this club-through the inclusion of contemporary issues as well light-hearted, informal ones-will provide a forum to practice and enhance skills necessary to achieve an elevated understanding of and confidence in argumentation.
     
    Who Can Participate?        

    Any Spalding student
     
    For information, please contact:                                 

    Mrs. Barnaba,     barnabak@spaldinghs.org

  • Diversity Club

    Club/Activity Goals:           

    This club is designed to celebrate and embrace diversity; the inclusion of all students. This club raises awareness about diversity in our community. 
     
    Who Can Participate?        

    Any Spalding student
     
    For information, please contact::                                

    Mrs. Bushar    , busharc@spaldinghs.org 
    Mr. Stokes, stokesd@spaldinghs.org

  • Engineering Club

    Club/Activity Goals:           

    Engineering Club introduces students to the modern concepts of engineering through demonstrations, build projects, and hosting of engaging speakers.  The goal of the club is to educate students and promote interest in the field of engineering.  
     
    Who Can Participate?       

    Any Spalding student
     
    If Interested Please See:      

    Mrs. Brunner,     brunnera@spaldinghs.org

  • Environmental Club (formerly Wildlife Conservation Club)

    Club/Activity Goals:           

    The purpose of this club is to restore habitat on the ASHS campus and in the Chesapeake Bay region.
     
    Who Can Participate?        

    Any Spalding student
     
    For more information, please contact:                     

    Mrs. Mohs,     mohsc@spaldinghs.org

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  • Equestrian Club

    Club/Activity Goals:           

    This club is designed to improve students’ riding and horsemanship skills while having students represent Spalding in the Inter School Horse Show series.
     
    Who Can Participate?        

    All Spalding students who have been riding horses for at least two years and who are up to team standards for competition at each level of novice, intermediate and advanced.
     
    For information, please contact:                                 

    Coach Lyndi Caruso     at Plum Creek Stables in Crownsville, MD: lyndicaruso@gmail.com

  • French National Honors Society

    Club/Activities Goals:         

    Recognizes those students who achieve academic excellence in French. Members tutor students.
     
    Who Can Participate?        

    Junior and Senior students may apply for acceptance; students must be currently enrolled in a French class. In order to be eligible, students must have earned an “A” in their Foreign Language class for two consecutive years.
     
    For information, please contact:                                 

    Mr. Kistner,     kistnerr@spaldinghs.org

  • Girls in STEM

    Club/Activity Goals:           

    This club promotes girls in the field of Engineering, Math, and Science. Students discuss topics related to engineering.
     
    Who Can Participate?        

    All Spalding Students
     
    For information, please contact:                                 

    Mrs. Brunner,     brunnera@spaldinghs.org

  • Girls’ Chorale

    Club/Activities Goals:         

    This activity is designed for girls interested in singing. This ensemble will perform at concerts, the Spalding Variety Show, and select concerts outside of school.
     
    Who Can Participate?        

    Selection is by audition only. Any female enrolled at Spalding is eligible for an audition.
    Participation in Chorus is not a pre-requisite.
     
    For information, please contact:                                 

    Mrs. Hough,     houghb@spaldinghs.org

  • Haiti Club

    Club/Activity Goals:           

    This club focuses its efforts mainly on Saint Marc, Haiti. The club meets to increase the awareness of our programs and schools, an increasing number of children in these areas are enrolled in school and are receiving a quality education.
     
    Who Can Participate?        

    Any Spalding student
     
    For information, please contact:                                 

    Mr. Medoff,     medoffr@spaldinghs.org

  • Hiking Club

    Club/Activity Goals:            

    This club is a great way for students to socialize and meet other students through hiking. The club meets to engage in activities and accomplish community goals through hiking.
     
    Who Can Participate?        

    Any Spalding student
     
    For information, please contact:                                 

    Mrs. Gers,     gersj@spaldinghs.org

  • Hunting/Fishing Club

    Club/Activity Goals:            

    This club is a great way for students to socialize and meet other students who enjoy hunting and fishing. The club meets to engage in activities and accomplish community through common interests.
     
    Who Can Participate?        

    Any Spalding student
     
    For information, please contact:                                 

    Mr. Stehle,     stehlec@spaldinghs.org
    Dr. Kandrac, kandracj@spaldinghs.org

  • Jazz Harmony

    Club/Activities Goals:         

    This activity is designed for students with advanced vocal abilities who are interested in singing in a small jazz vocal group. This ensemble will perform at concerts, the Spalding Variety Show, and select concerts outside of school.
     
    Who Can Participate?        

    Selection is by audition only. Any student enrolled at Spalding is eligible for an audition.
    Participation in Chorus is not a pre-requisite.

    For more information, please contact:                      

    Mrs. Hough,     houghb@spaldinghs.org
     

  • Key Club

    Club/Activities Goals:         

    This club is designed for students to serve the school community as part of a national organization. It promotes student-led service within and outside of the school.
     
    Who Can Participate?        

    Any Spalding students
     
     
    For more information, please contact :                      

    Mrs. Mullin,     mullinc@spaldinghs.org

  • Lemon Club

    Club/Activities Goals:         

    The purpose of the club is to support efforts for childhood cancer research.
     
    Who Can Participate?        

    Any Spalding Student
     
    For information, please contact:                                 

    Mr. Heming,     hemings@spaldinghs.org

  • Liturgical Music Ministry

    Club/Activity Goals:           

    To lead the student body in meaningful praise through music at Mass.
     
    Who Can Participate?        

    Anyone who would like to join may do so as long as they are willing to attend the rehearsals before each liturgy
     
    Meeting Schedule:               

    Rehearsals prior to each liturgy.
     
    If Interested Please See:      

    Mr. Heming, hemings@spaldinghs.org

  • Make Every Day Count

    Club/Activity Goals:           

    This purpose of this club is to confront the risks and pressures that challenge students throughout their daily lives. This club fosters a sense of belonging and promotes resiliency, leadership, and advocacy skills so that young people make positive life decisions that will carry them throughout life. This club also promotes activities to raise awareness about the risks of drinking, using drugs, smoking, and other destructive decisions.
     
    Who Can Participate?        

    Any Spalding student
     
    For information, please contact:                                 

    Ms. Marcie Gibbons,     gibbonsm@spaldinghs.org

  • Math League

    Club/Activities Goals:         

    This club is designed to challenge the math instincts and problem-solving ability in a competitive setting.
     
    Who Can Participate?        

    Spalding students with strong Math skills who would like to participate in competitions.
     
    For more information, please contact:                      

    Mrs. Robertson,     roberstonj@spaldinghs.org

  • Math Team

    Club/Activities Goals:         

    This club is designed to challenge the math instincts and problem-solving ability of Spalding’s top math students.
     
    Who Can Participate?        

    Spalding students with strong Math skills.
     
    For more information, please contact:                      

    Dr. Jenny Jones,     jonesj@spaldinghs.org

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  • Mock Trial Team

    Club/Activities Goals:

    Students are introduced to the legal process by trying court cases in actual courtrooms with judges on the bench. The students compete against other high schools in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court. Six members of the team are the Prosecution/Plaintiff and six are the Defense. Each side has three attorneys and three witnesses. The state issued case is tried by the competition team, with supporting members forming strategies, juries and judging rehearsals.

    Who Can Participate?

    The ASHS Mock Trial team consists of 12 competing students. Additional students are invited to join the Mock Trial Club as supporting non-competing students. Tryouts are held in October. All levels may join.

    Meeting schedule:

    The competing season starts in January and can end in April at the statewide finals. Trials are held in Annapolis, dates determined by the courts.

    For more information, please contact:

    Mrs. Leah Pedder, pedderl@spaldinghs.org

  • Model United Nations

    Club/Activities Goals:         

    This club is designed to help students become familiar with the workings of the United Nations, by preparing for and participating in a Model UN conference. This club will promote awareness of international issues and tolerance of other cultures; to hone public-speaking kills.
     
    Who Can Participate?        

    Any Spalding student. This activity has a limited enrollment.
                                                                                     
    For more information, please contact:                      

    Ms. Mach, machk@spaldinghs.org

  • National Art Honor Society (NAHS)

    Club/Activity Goals:           

    Members of the NAHS are dedicated art students who wish to further develop their artistic pursuits and who want to belong to a greater artistic community.       
                                                               
    Students are required to show their commitment to the school's art program through service projects. Twenty hours of service are required and may be achieved by hanging art shows, painting murals, maintaining the art rooms, and contributing in artistic ways to the greater Spalding community. NAHS art work is featured in such Spalding events as Spalding Gala. Some service projects extend beyond Spalding and into the surrounding community.
     
    Who Can Participate?        

    Students are selected to be in NAHS based on excellent achievement in upper level art classes.
     
    For information, please contact:                                  

  • National Honor Society

    Club/Activity Goals:           

    This society is designed to foster character, service, leadership and scholarship in school and community. Each year students tutor individual students and participate in a number of school service projects.
     
    Who Can Participate?        

    Juniors and Seniors are selected from a pool of students that have earned the required unweighted grade point, acceptable conduct, and demonstrate character, service, and school involvement.
     
    If Interested Please See:      

    Mrs. Klase,     klasec@spaldinghs.org

  • Newspaper

    Club/Activity Goals:           

    This club gives students experience putting together a newspaper. Students are involved in writing, editing, and designing the school newspaper. Publish numerous editions throughout the school year.
     
    Who Can Participate?        

    Any Spalding student
     
    If Interested Please See:      

    Mrs. Mullin, mullinc@spaldinghs.org

  • Philosophy

    Club/Activity Goals:           

    This purpose of this club is to enhance dialogue among students as they share and become open to different perspectives of life.
     
    Who Can Participate?        

    Any Spalding student
     
    If Interested Please See:      

    Ms. Mach, machk@spaldinghs.org

  • Sailing

    Club/Activity Goals:           

    Students experience competitive sailing against local high school sailing teams in the Interscholastic Sailing Association (ISSA), participation fees apply.
     
    Who Can Participate?        

    Any Spalding student
     
    For information, please contact:                                 

    Travis Carlisle,     Severn Sailing Association, sailing@severnsailing.org
     

  • Spalding Production Team (SPAM)

    Club/Activity Goals:           

    The Spalding Production Team is a club designed to inform students about media. The goal is to record and broadcast varied Spalding events. The club also produces Spalding a.m. (SPAM), a morning news show for the Spalding community. The tech crew assists in the auditorium with sounds and lights. Students get hands-on exposure to many facets of telecommunications.
     
    Who Can Participate?        

    During homeroom, interested students should see Mr. Shephard for information. New members work their way up the ladder beginning as reporters, tech crew understudies, etc.
     
    For information, please contact:                                 

    Mr. Shephard,     shepharda@spaldinghs.org

  • Spanish National Honor Society

    Club/Activity Goals:           

    This society is designed for the student who enjoys practicing Spanish, exploring culture, and displays a willingness to offer help in the language to students requesting assistance.
     
    Who Can Participate?        

    Junior and Senior students may apply for acceptance; students must be currently enrolled in a Spanish class. In order to be eligible, students must have earned an “A” in their Foreign Language class for two consecutive years.

    For information, please contact:                      

    Mrs. Esposito,     espositom@spaldinghs.org

  • Sports Management Club

    Club/Activity Goals:           

    This club is designed for students who are interested in current issues in sports as well as providing support for athletic events at Spalding.
     
    Who Can Participate?        

    Any Spalding student
     
    For information, please contact:                                 

    Mr. Byrom,     byromj@spaldinghs.org

  • Student Government Association (SGA)

    Club/Activity Goals:           

    This association is designed to initiate and coordinate student activities and leadership in school. This association also serves the needs of the school community and is the vehicle of outreach to the wider community. This is accomplished through charitable projects.
     
    Who Can Participate?        

    Any Spalding student may attend SGA meetings. SGA positions are student elected positions in the spring of each year.
     
    For more information, please contact:                      

    Mrs. Shockley,     shockleyg@spaldinghs.org

  • Tri-M/Music National Honor Society

    Club/Activity Goals:           

    This is a society that recognizes and honors the outstanding musicians at Archbishop Spalding.
     
    Who Can Participate?        

    Students who are eligible for nomination must be Juniors/Seniors and a member of the Music Department for at least one year.  Candidates must possess a “B” average or higher in their Music courses.
     
    For more information, please contact:          

    Mrs. Hough,     houghb@spaldinghs.org

  • Vocal Ensemble

    Club/Activities Goals:         

    This activity is designed for students with advanced vocal abilities. This ensemble will perform at concerts, the Spalding Variety Show, and select concerts outside of school.
     
    Who Can Participate?        

    Selection is by audition only. Any student enrolled at Spalding is eligible for an audition.
    Participation in Chorus is not a pre-requisite.
     
    For more information, please contact:                      

    Mrs. Hough,     houghb@spaldinghs.org

  • Yearbook

    Club/Activity Goals:           

    Yearbook is designed for the student who wants to produce the school’s annual yearbook and develop photography and journalism skills.
     
    Who Can Participate?        

    Any Spalding student
     
    If Interested Please See:      

    Mrs. Mullin,     mullinc@spaldinghs.org

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