Amnesty International
Amnesty International, an organization whose focus is the rights and welfare of human persons, concentrated on Tibet as an area of concern. The club continues to explore the issues surrounding the quest for Tibet’s freedom and about the Dali Lama as a political and religious leader. By watching films, having animated discussions, campaigning for justice through Amnesty’s Urgent Action Letter Writing Network and the annual Jamnesty dance and the Trash Fashion Show, students became aware of the varying opinions in the world around us and even in our own community at MPS.

Art & Spirit Club

Boardgame Fridays
A fun, relaxing and mind-expanding way to wind down the week.

Card Game Club
As a way of interacting and relaxing, both residential and day students come together to play card games each week. Whether working together on teams or strategizing individually, members teach each other new games and develop new friends with the same interests. Card Game Club is open to everyone who wants to relax and have fun!

The Chinese Language and Culture Club
The Chinese Language and Culture Club grew from the desire of our Chinese students to enhance our Mandarin program. Native speakers work alongside of non-native speakers teaching vocabulary and conversational skills on Tuesdays through the use of play-acting, music, and language games. On Thursdays, native students present various aspects of Chinese culture.

Green Knights
Beginning their third year, the Green Knights continue their drive toward making Marianapolis a more environmentally-friendly campus. They continued the recycling program and have been considering ways in which to improve and expand; the Knights have also been focusing on raising funds to install solar panels on top of the main academic building. Last, but not least, the Knights have spent considerable time discussing environmental issues and watching educational videos as well as sharing their newly acquired knowledge at school events like the Amnesty dance.

Knitting Club

Lego Club
Lego Club is a great club where students of various age groups come together and express their creativity! They assemble plastic pieces, aka Legos, into irregular structures.

Mock Trial
Mock Trial tries simulated legal cases in front of judges. Last year’s case featured the civil trial of Jamie Franklin, teenage burn victim, vs. Pat Cartright, the owner of the barn that burned down and caused Jamie’s injuries.

Model U.N.
The Model U.N. Club offers students an opportunity to simulate how different nations may or may not come together to address issues of global concern. Students assume the role of delegates from specific nations, write positions papers addressing certain issues from their national perspective and come together to debate solutions to these issues.

National Honor Society
The Marianapolis chapter of the National Honor Society is a group of students who are chosen from the 10th, 11th and 12th grade classes. These students must meet a minimum scholastic requirement and other specific criteria regarding Character, Leadership and Service. The National Honor Society is involved in community service activities and sponsors the annual Thanksgiving Food Drive and Giving Tree at Christmas.

Newspaper
The newspaper at Marianapolis, “The Knightly News” re-established in 2008-2009 by three dedicated teachers: Mr. Borneman, Ms. Edstrom, and Mr. Vitale. An outstanding group of students has put each of their hearts and minds fully into writing each wonderfully detailed article and getting related photos. Each article includes information either about school events, sports, dorm life, or teacher-student activities.

Political Debate Club
Political Debate Club is an informal gathering of politically-interested students on Friday afternoons. The club meets to discuss current events, largely in the United States but also abroad. This year we have discussed the elections in the fall, civil rights issues, and the virtues or flaws of the government’s approach to the financial crisis. The club’s goal is to promote knowledge of current events and an interest in the news.

Spanish Club
Spanish Club invites students who are interested in Spanish language or the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world to interact with the native speakers of our community. They share language and culture in a fun multicultural way.

Sports talk club
Sports talk club is a club designed to discuss current topics in sports ranging from specific leagues, league policies and day-to-day sports information. The club participates in open forum as well as running different contests aimed at predicting sporting events.

Student Council
Student Council is an elected group of students who work to sponsor various activities held throughout the school year. The Council is led by a group of officers typically from the senior class. Each class is represented on the council by their respective vice president and class representative. The group meets on a weekly basis. Some of the major events are the “Welcome back” dance in the fall, the annual semi-formal in February, and Sports Day in June.

Video club
This club tapes all guest speakers, plays and performances and then creates a DVD to be put in the library. They also work on mini movies that are school related, such as Rake Day.

Wheelbarrow
Wheelbarrow is a small group of students who meet weekly to watch independent films and discuss whatever we find to be interesting, innovative, imaginative or interesting.

Words Club

Yearbook