Clubs & Activities

Band is a class offered during the school day led by Band Director Jonathan Boysen.

Battle of the Books is an exciting book-based competition in which students compete in teams to answer questions relating to the content of selected books. Led by Librarian Doug Ammons.

Class offered during the school day and Led by Choir Director Megan Lizama. 
 

The Color Guard team accompanies the marching band during on-field performances, adding to the overall visual effect. The Color Guard interprets the music via choreographed spinning of flags and dance.

Led by the Campus Ministry Team.

Middle school students can try out for upcoming drama productions and participate in the technical and stage managing for the annual spring musical production. Led by Drama Teacher Domino Thomas.

Finding Kind is a high school/middle school mentor program where high school girls mentor middle school girls in navigating the highs and lows of middle school.

The mission of leadership at EC is to lead with the head, heart and hand in all aspects of community and school pride. Led by Director of Student Life Elisha Pa'aga.

The Manga Club is open to all middle school students with an interest in reading (or learning about) Manga and the Manga art style. Manga is a graphic book format that originated in Japan and is popular worldwide. The club is led by Librarian Doug Ammons.

This course provides students with hands-on experiences involving the design, construction and programming of robots using LEGO MINDSTORMS with the EV3 icon-based programming language. Students learn science, technology, engineering and mathematics content while applying knowledge and skills to robotic challenges. Led by Middle School Math Teacher Christopher Fraley. 

Ski Club in partnership with Mohan’s Ski School provides lessons and/or transportation to Summit Central at Snoqualmie Pass. The program is available to all Eastside Catholic students on Friday afternoons for six weeks beginning in early January.

Each school year, the Admissions Department seeks friendly, enthusiastic, involved and committed high school and middle school students to represent our school community by sharing positive experiences with visitors and applicants. Student ambassadors will have the opportunity to enhance their leadership and communication skills and earn community service hours by participating in this program. Led by the Admissions Team.

Led by Yearbook Advisors Ms. Richardson and Mrs. Juntunen. 

The Asian American Pacific Islander Club welcomes students who identify as Asian, Asian-American or Pacific Islander. Led by Assistant Director of Student Life Elisha Pa'aga and High School Assistant Principal Soonja Larsen.

The A-Z Club is a safe environment supporting all students. The club's mission is to facilitate acceptance, understanding and respect regarding race, gender and sexual orientation within the Eastside Catholic community.

Band is a class offered during the school day led by Band Director Jonathan Boysen.

The Black Student Union is a diverse club that encourages unity of all people. We provide a safe space for everyone to be heard.

To be eligible, students must take at least three semesters of Chinese in high school at EC prior to applying, maintain a 'B' average or higher in Chinese and fulfill at least nine hours of Chinese-related community service and tutoring. Led by World Language Teacher Jing Shen.

Class offered during the school day and Led by Choir Director Megan Lizama. 

The Circle of Friends is designed to encourage widening the circle of one's friend group through engagement in various events, as planned and organized by the club members. Events may include social events, service projects and supporting the broader community as a friend. Participation is open to all.

Color Guard practices after school and performs at competitions and athletic events. If you are interested, please contact Band Director Jonathan Boysen. 

Community service opportunities are posted on the Campus Ministry webpage and led by the Campus Ministry Team.

Led by High School History Teacher Brian King.

A student leadership organization that meets in, and is a requirement of, the Marketing Business Academy class (MBA) at EC. The goal of DECA is to prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. This club is led by High School Business and Marketing Teacher Tyler McLaughlin.

Led by Drama Teacher Domino Thomas.

Led by Religious Studies Teacher Aberra Tesfay.

Finding Kind is a high school/middle school mentor program where high school girls mentor middle school girls in navigating the highs and lows of middle school. The club is led by English Teacher Emily Dolive. 

Open to students who have maintained an ‘A’ average in their third semester of French studies at the high school level, and at least a ‘B’ average in overall studies, while remaining actively enrolled in French studies during their high school career. The responsibilities of the FNHS members include tutoring other students taking French, organizing and running the French Club activities throughout the year and helping to run Taco/Crepe Tuesday in the fall—a fundraiser that supports Nos Petits Freres et Soeurs in Haiti.

Led by Visual Arts Teacher Lucas Kok.

Led by Marketing and Business Education Teacher Tyler McLaughlin.

The Green Team, in partnership with the Earth Service Corp of the local YMCA, works to address environmental sustainability, concerns and challenges at our school and in our local communities that have worldwide impacts, as well as encouraging our students to explore the amazing planet Earth and the natural world around them in new, unique and fun ways.

Led by World Language Teacher Maria Granda.

Led by Social Studies Teacher Paul Morrisroe.

High School Leadership and the Associated Student Body (ASB) uses the Association of Washington Student Leaders (AWSL) student leadership curriculum for high school leaders. The mission of leadership at EC is to lead with the head, heart and hand in all aspects of community and school pride. Led by Director of Student Life Elisha Pa'aga.

• Eligible candidates must be current sophomores, juniors or seniors. 
• To be eligible for membership selection, the candidate must complete at least one semester at Eastside Catholic School.
• Candidates eligible for election to the chapter must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.7 on a 4.0 scale.
• Transfer students must complete one semester at Eastside Catholic and maintain the required cumulative GPA to be eligible for consideration.
• Upon meeting the grade level, enrollment and GPA standards, candidates will then be considered based on their service, leadership and character.
• An active member of the National Honor Society who transfers to Eastside Catholic School will be automatically accepted for membership. The transfer student will have one semester to maintain membership requirements at EC. If membership requirements are maintained for one semester at EC, the transfer student must continue to maintain the requirements to retain their membership.
• Club is led by Math Teacher Bronwyn Starostka 

Led by English Teacher Emily Dolive.

Led by President Gil Picciotto.

The High School Robotics team works together to program, design, construct and drive a robot, meeting the yearly competition criteria for FTC (FIRST Tech Challenge) as determined by the international organization FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology). The club sends one to two teams to multiple competitions in the fall and winter. The FTC mission is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering and technology skills, that inspire innovation and foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication and leadership. Club is led by Computer Science Teacher Jordan Early. 

Led by Director of Equity and Social Action Jenny Abbey.

Ski Club in partnership with Mohan’s Ski School provides lessons and/or transportation to Summit Central at Snoqualmie Pass. The program is available to all Eastside Catholic students on Friday afternoons for six weeks beginning in early January.

Led by World Languages Teacher Connie Beuchat.

This is an academic honor society that focuses on Spanish language and culture and requires student members to maintain an ‘honor grade’ GPA. It is sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP) and its main goal is to promote the interest in Spanish studies in secondary education. The club is led by Spanish Teacher Maria Granda.

Led by Religious Studies Teacher Jason Odem.

Each school year, the Admissions Department seeks friendly, enthusiastic, involved and committed high school and middle school students to represent our school community by sharing positive experiences with visitors and applicants. Student ambassadors will have the opportunity to enhance their leadership and communication skills and earn community service hours by participating in this program. Led by the Admissions Team.

Typically led by the strength and conditioning coach.

Led by Science Teacher Glen Ritter.