Moderator: Ms. Aguilar

Art Club offers a creative space for students of all grade levels and art skills. Each month, students are invited to create a specific project with a choice of their own subject. The projects range from drawing, mixed media, painting, to non-traditional art materials.

Moderators: Ms. Flynn, Ms. Dollak

Baking club is an opportunity for students to learn new skills in the kitchen or advance what they already know to make delicious treats.  Students will work on all aspects of baking; following the recipe, baking off the dish, cleaning up, and the best part tasting what they have made.  No experience is needed just a willingness to jump in and help.  Baking club meets one time a month during Fresh but extends past Fresh period until about 3:15/3:30pm. Students need to be able to stay the whole time to participate.  

Moderator: Mr. Colon and Ms. Cosman

The Blue Crew is the school’s spirit group. They work with the goal of bringing the school community together as a whole, establishing unity with school spirit, and providing support to their fellow peers and their extra-curricular activities. The group increases attendance at school events and keep that Ram spirit alive!

Ms. Flynn

Climbing club is a great way to try something new or find friends who like to climb.  We meet once a month on Thursdays during Fresh. We will all meet briefly in room 214 and then walk over to First Ascent Climbing and Fitness Avondale.  Club will run until about 4:30pm.  All students participating need a waiver signed by a parent or guardian and the fee is $15 each time to climb. The fee is paid at the climbing gym. No experience necessary.  Come join the fun!

Moderator: Ms. Riley

Dance Club is a space for students to create dances and explore choreography, and is open to all levels of dancers. Students meet once bi-weekly during FRESH and then weekly before school in order to learn and create new choreography, culminating in performances at basketball halftime shows and the Performing Arts showcase in the spring.

Moderator: Mr. Braun

DPac is an unaccompanied, co-curricular vocal ensemble in which students learn proper vocal technique, develop musicianship, and have fun while singing a blend of contemporary/popular music and more traditional repertoire. DPaC performs at a variety of school functions. No experience is needed, but regular attendance is required.

Moderators:  Ms. Rosin and Ms. Cosman

The Stock Exchange Club aims to help students understand stocks and investments. We hold weekly discussions and research stocks to discover the ins and outs of investing. Through playing The Stock Exchange Game against other schools in the state of Illinois, we practice investing money and trading stocks.

Moderator: Mr. Rocks

The DePaul Prep Drumline is a co-curricular performing group that works to perform for school pep rallies and athletic events. Prior percussion experience is encouraged, but not required. The goal of this group is to develop percussion technique, strengthen music literacy, and encourage composition.

Moderator: Mr. Sheldon

The Dungeons & Dragons club offers student gamers the chance to play Dungeons & Dragons in school in organized play.  Recently made more popular as a result of its appearance in the TV show "Stranger Things," Dungeons & Dragons is a fantasy role-playing game that is played at a table -- with pen, paper, and different kinds of dice -- rather than on a computer.  Players act out their character's roles (such as a warrior or wizard) in adventures created by a student leader (the "Dungeon Master") in what amounts to shared story-telling.  The game promotes social engagement, imagination, and self-confidence.  The club meets during FRESH period and continues after school, typically with 1-3 games of 4-5 adventurers.

Moderator: Ms. Kaminski

Forces of Nature (formerly Science Club) provides unique opportunities for students of all grade levels that are interested in various fields of science to explore related topics through hands on activities, science trivia games, and on occasion, field trips.

Moderator: Mrs. Dravillas

Greek Club offers students of all backgrounds an environment where students can come together to learn about Greek history, culture, and heritage through education and events.  We meet once a month during FRESH and learn about the Greek culture through movies, dancing, eating, and more!

Moderator: Mr. Hohrein

History club offers students an opportunity to explore historical topics beyond the textbook.  Through discussions, guest speakers, multimedia, gaming, and field trips, members can dive deeper into the topics that most interest them.  Members also exercise their knowledge to provide service to both the DePaul Prep and wider community.

Moderator: Mr. Bryant

DePaul Prep Improv explores the art of unscripted spontaneous performance. Using games, narratives, and suggestions form the group, we attempt to create realities with sometimes surprising results.

Moderator: Ms. Raspante

The International Club will explore the variety of cultures in the world and among our student body. We’ll come together to learn important historical events and movements, watch international films and play cultural music. Together we’ll enjoy traditionally authentic games, try diverse foods, and work on art projects that pertain to each country. Through these activities, International Club aims to enrich students of the countless cultures to be explored

Moderator: Mr. Powers

Money Matters participants will explore a variety of money-related topics, e.g., beginning investing, saving for college, etc., with the goal of becoming more financially literate.  Participants will hear from a variety of guest speakers and will also participate in Money Smary Week activities.

Moderator: Mr. Petros

The Pack Chat Sports Club is a club dedicated to the love, commitment, and passion that DePaul College Prep students and staff possess in being fans of sport and debating sports. The Pack Chat Sports Club participates in seasonal play, meeting once a week, to make predictions, debate, and discuss professional/amateur sports. These sessions provide students with opportunities to earn points throughout the season with the goal of competing in the school-wide championship at the spring sports pep rally. This club is outstanding for students pursuing careers in sports, sports management, or sportscasting.

Moderator: Ms. Spittler

Penship Club is a pen pal group that connects with local elementary school students through the art of letter writing. 

Moderators:  Ms. Gevorgyan and Mrs. Baik

CALLING ALL POETS! Ram Slam Poets members will have a supportive and inclusive space where they will play with creative prompts, workshop their own poetry pieces, and prepare for various optional open-mic performances throughout the year. No experience needed, just a love of writing and poetry! All are welcome!

Moderator: Mr. Maseman

Robotics Club is open to all students, regardless of previous experience with computer science or engineering. Students will have hands-on experience with designing, creating, and programming robots of various kinds. We will look for opportunities to compete in robotics events as well as for ways to share our robotics knowledge in the service of communities within and beyond DePaul Prep.

Moderators: Mrs. Eaton, Mr. Olszewski

All are welcome to join the student tech team, no tech experience necessary! We do a myriad of things together including, but not limited to, live-streaming, beta testing apps and programs, event set up, help desk support, and more. 

Moderator: Mr. Bryant, Mr. Braun, Mr. Moeller

The DePaul Prep Theater Society is an organization for the fall and spring plays at DCP. Our members are actors, crew members, designers, stage managers, and any who want to be or learn more about these roles. Commitment to our shows is often the same as commitment to a varsity sport.

Moderator: Mr. Braun

In Ukulele Club, students learn a variety of ukulele repertoire in a fun, relaxed environment. Students are encouraged to bring their own ukulele to weekly meetings, but several ukuleles are available for use. Ukulele Club will perform in conjunction with Band and Choir performances throughout the school year as well as at other school functions.

Moderator: Ms. Kaminski

We are a chapter of an international organization working with high schools globally to inspire and empower young women to pursue STEM.

Moderator: Mrs. Galvez

The Ram Page is DePaul Prep’s student newspaper (depaulpreprampage.com). Students cover stories on people and events on our campus and topics affecting our school community. Student journalists drive our entire process — from conceptualizing story ideas, to conducting interviews and research, to writing and editing. In addition to traditional journalistic content, we also write student opinions, satire, student advice columns, and more! If you wish to join our team of student journalists or submit a guest piece, contact Mrs. Galvez at lgalvez@depaulprep.org

depaulpreprampage.com

Moderator:  Mr. Moeller

Cup of Joe is a student produced news and variety show program that films on campus at DePaul College Prep.  Students meet multiple times throughout the week to plan, write, record, and edit which covers everything under the sun from important bulletins to fun game and comedy content!

Moderator: Señorita Heninger

The Yearbook Club creates the school yearbook that is published and distributed to every student each November. Students in yearbook plan the theme and cover, design the pages, and choose the photos to include. Most work is done independently or in small groups. The most committed club members are asked to take on leadership roles within the club. This is a great club for students interested in design, art, photography, and writing.

Moderators: Mr. Corbett, Mrs. Baik

Asian American Pacific Islander Club provides a space for all AAPI students and allies to freely share their experiences. We meet in alliance (open to everyone) and affinity (only for those who identify as AAPI) spaces to meet everyone's needs. Our mission is to give AAPI students visibility and voice, celebrate our brilliance and beauty, and to educate others about issues impacting the AAPI community. We stand in solidarity and partnership with other DCP affinity and alliance organizations by actively opposing all forms of discrimination and providing opportunities to celebrate our differences.

Moderator: Coach Mallette, Ms. Hubbard, and Mr. Deck

The Black Student Union (BSU) centers and celebrates Black voices and culture, creates a space for dialogue about issues facing
the Black community, and promotes student agency and activism. Through weekly meetings, events and more, the BSU is a safe space for Black students and Allies to spend time together, create change, and celebrate the diverse and rich cultures at the School."

Moderator: Mr. Baum and Ms. Raspante

Identity Club at DePaul Prep creates valiant spaces for discussing, celebrating, and supporting the intersectionality of identities, particularly those of the LGBTQIA+ community. The club meets regularly for community building opportunities that include movies, crafts, fundraising, and food!

The Irish Club was formed with the objective to promote all things Irish. It invites all students to explore and to celebrate the language, recipes, history and culture of Ireland. Anyone who is Irish, those of Irish Extraction or anyone who has an interest in Ireland are welcome to join our Club!

Ms. Huss

Ms. Dravillas

The Jewish Club is open to all students who want to learn about Jewish culture and religion.  It was created to build connections between students of Jewish faith and those of all other faiths. We provide a safe place to discuss issues and topics of specific relevance to the Jewish faith.  We also learn about and celebrate Jewish holidays, foods, and games!

Moderators:   Mr. Sneed and Ms. Rand

Mind the Cap provides a stigma-free space for students to share their voices and raise awareness around mental health. We achieve this through practicing mindfulness techniques, hosting discussions, and engaging in outside partnerships, all while creating a culture of support within the community we share.

Moderator: Srta Cruz

The purpose of Latinos Unidos is to foster interest in the Hispanic/Latino culture and to learn more about the Spanish-speaking world. This is a space where ALL are welcome. We support each other, celebrate our cultural differences, and create new memories and traditions. 

Moderator: Mr. Petersen, Ms. Parker, and Ms. Dollak

Student Government is the elected governing body of DePaul Prep which provides leadership of student activities and coordination of various campus events throughout the year. These student-leaders act as the voice of the DePaul Prep students,  meeting regularly with the President and Principal on school-wide initiatives. Student Government includes the President/Vice President, Grade-Level Class Representatives, and a general council of volunteer members.

Moderator: Mr. Deck

The Student Voice Committee works to elevate youth perspective and expertise in understanding the problems schools face, to strengthen the decisions schools and teachers make, and to encourage the development of youth leadership skills.

Moderator: Ms. Flesner

Young Women's Leadership Club is a student driven club. The members of the club develop leaderships skills while planning service events & celebrations of women in history. This club also provides a safe space for student address any issues young women are facing in their lives. 

Moderator:  Madame Parker

French Honor Society is an academic honorary organization that represents upper level students who demonstrate their passion for French language and culture. Students are actively involved in organizing cultural events, peer tutoring, and various service projects within the community. Société Honoraire de Français values leadership, service, and dedication to French language culture. Candidates must meet high academic criteria in French and be in good standing throughout their high school career.

Moderators: Mr. Corbett

全美中文荣誉学会 (The National Chinese Honor Society) was established in 1993 to recognize those accomplished high school students who study Chinese as a world language. The National Chinese Honor Society is a scholastic organization that promotes and recognizes students who demonstrate citizenship, leadership, and community service.  The purpose of the National Chinese Honor Society is to encourage its members to become life-long learners in order to gain a better understanding of Chinese language and culture, as well as to play an active role as a contributing global citizen in the twenty-first century.

Moderator: Ms. Syc

National Honor Society recognizes outstanding high school students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Character. Juniors and seniors are able to apply in fall. Membership is maintained by having a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher and meeting the minimum NHS service requirement of 5 hours. 

Moderator: Mr. Hohrein, Mrs. Juiris

Rho Kappa is an honor society whose mission and purpose is to recognize academic excellence in social studies; to provide opportunities for exploration in the social studies; and to encourage interest in, understanding of, and appreciation for the social studies.

Moderator:  Srta. Heninger

Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (Spanish Honor Society) is an academic honorary organization that represents juniors and seniors who demonstrate their passion for Spanish language and culture. Candidates must meet high academic criteria in Spanish and be in good standing throughout their high school career.

National Art Honor Society is a national organization for high school juniors and seniors that recognizes excellence in the arts. NAHS gives students opportunities to explore various types of art making as well as create a personal portfolio for the end of the year art show. Students also participate in art based school and community service projects.

Moderator:  Mr. Sheldon and Mr. Ortiz

Chess Team practices the skills and strategies of chess both in friendly and competitive play.  Students meet weekly during FRESH period all year to engage in friendly and competitive play and hone their chess skills.  In the fall and winter, the team takes its game to a competitive level in the Chicago Chess Conference, where it competes against some of the state's top chess teams.  During the conference season from October to January, the team plays weekly matches against conference opponents on Tuesday (both at home and away), in addition to several all-day Saturday tournaments.  The chess team also competes in the IHSA State Chess Series from January and February, including sectional and state level competitions.

Moderator:  Ms. Cataldo and Mr. Galvez

The Debate Team at DePaul College Prep is a great way to gain valuable skills for college and professional life, while having fun, meeting new people, and of course debating! Students meet once a week to work on argument writing, character development, researching current events/issues and learning to speak in a confident and eloquent way. Students participate in mock congressional sessions during each tournament in which they use their research to debate the passage of student written legislation on current pressing topics. The team competes in both the IHSA and Chicago Catholic Forensics League.

Moderator: Mr. Prosser

The DePaul Prep Esports Team competes in various competitive video games with both peers as well as other high school students across Illinois and the Midwest. Seasons for Esports take place in both Fall and Spring semesters. Like seasons of other sports, this consists of regularly scheduled games with win-loss records, all culminating in playoff brackets for each league. The fundamental skills that Esports strives to help students improve upon include purposeful self-improvement, critical thinking, and communication. 

Moderator:Ms. Flynn

Want to get ready for what comes next, than LifeSmarts is the team for you. LifeSmarts is a quiz bowl style event that focuses on information that you will need to know now and as you move through the next adventures of life. The quizzes cover: consumer rights and responsibilities, the environment, health and safety, personal finance, and technology. You were learn what goes into buying a car or renting an apartment, what to do if a product does not deliver what it promises.  The team meets weekly to get ready for online quizzes and a chance to compete in person at state and national competitions.  

Moderator:  Mr. Finger and Mr. Sisto

The Math Team is for any students who like puzzles and have a penchant for mathematics. With the assistance of experienced coaches, students will have the opportunity to work with their peers on mathematical problems that require more attention than what they're exposed to in a typical math class. We will compete in the NSML leagues and the MTA math competition with students competing individually and/or in team events.

Moderator: Mr. Sheldon

The Mock Trial team introduces students to the American legal system, while studying and exploring how a legal case proceeds from the pretrial phase through trial. Mock Trial meets in the fall to recruit and plan events. During the winter and spring, the team meets at least twice a week to prepare for several regional mock trial competitions. During these competitions, students perform as lawyers and witnesses. A presiding judge and a jury of licensed judges and attorneys judge each round. Leading up to the competition, the students work together to write and practice opening statements, direct and cross-examination questions and testimony, and closing arguments. They learn to use exhibits and evidence at trial.

Moderators: Mr. Sheldon

DePaul College Prep Model United Nations empowers students to take global issues into their own hands. Through collaboration, research, and diplomatic procedure, Model UN asks students to learn about the problems facing the international community, propose solutions, and support their own imagined iniatives to solve these problems. Students are encouraged to promote compromise and communication at conferences throughout the year where their position papers and resolution papers are used to implement change. 

Moderators: Mr. Petersen

Scholastic Bowl is an IHSA sanctioned team academic competition that tests teamwork, quick recall ability and students' knowledge in social sciences, math, science, language arts, literature and fine arts. DePaul Preps team competes in league independent and IHSA tournaments.

Moderators:  Ms. Tankersley

The Speech Team at DePaul College Prep is an IHSA competitive activity.  There are fourteen competitive events open to our school's speech team ranging from acting, radio speaking, and original comedy to persuasive and informative speaking.  Students audition for the team in September, and the regular season runs through early February.  Working with a team of experienced coaches, students will write or select speeches to compete against other schools; practice performing prepared pieces; and gain confidence speaking in front of others.  No experience is necessary, and anyone who is interested may participate!