The Office of Student Affairs: Clubs, organizations, and more
The Office of Student Affairs, located on the 2nd floor of the 1890 Building, administrates many of the activities at Roman Catholic High School. Contact us for information about student clubs and organizations, as well as activities including school dances, the yearbook, and athletics events.
Upcoming school events
Student Affairs staff
Mr. Michael Bringhurst
Assistant Principal for Student Affairs
mbringhurst@romancatholichs.com
215-627-1270 ext. 108
Mrs. Maureen Brown
Administrative Assistant, Student Affairs
215-627-1270 ext. 109
Clubs and organizations at Roman
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Ambassadors
The purpose of this club is to promote student leadership and avenues of service through real and practical public relations activities. Students selected as Ambassadors are trained in all the rules of etiquette and proper deportment that pertain to school leadership and maintaining a positive image.
Special time and emphasis are further devoted to developing public communication skills, since Ambassadors represent Roman Catholic High School at all public functions and activities.
Students grades 10–12 are eligible to apply for this organization.
Contact: Mr. Joseph Travaline ' 11, jtravaline@romancatholichs.com
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Anime/Gaming
This is the perfect club for those who enjoy anime (Japanese animation) and/or video games. Gaming tournaments are held, as well as viewing and discussion of high-quality anime. Meetings alternate between anime and e-sports focus.
Contact: Ms. Andrea Commentucci, acommentucci@romancatholichs.com
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Black Student Union
The Black Student Union is focused on building the black community — but membership is by no means limited to only members the black community.
The BSU educates members, then challenges them to take action — whether it be internal or external. We hope to show past generations that we will take charge of our future, dismantle negative stereotypes, build and secure our sense of community, and influence the world. Roman’s BSU has monthly meetings/events such as guest speakers, service trips, and discussion groups.
Contact: Mr. Connor Henchey, connor.henchey@romancatholichs.com
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Business Club
The Business Club at Roman Catholic High School is designed to prepare students for success in business, finance, entrepreneurship, marketing, and leadership. Modeled after collegiate and professional business organizations, the club provides hands-on, real-world experiences that develop critical thinking, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Students engage in activities such as case studies, simulations, business plan development, mock interviews, presentations, and competitions that mirror real business challenges. The club also explores topics including entrepreneurship, investing, marketing strategies, accounting fundamentals, and ethical leadership in business.
Contact: Mr. Stephen McKinley, stephen.mckinley@romancatholichs.com
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Chess Club
The Chess Club is open to all students who enjoy playing chess. Members meet after school for matches and participate in tournaments during the school year.
Contact: Ms. Arjola Sulaj, asulaj@romancatholichs.com
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Choir
Choir provides students with the opportunity to develop their vocal talents while enriching the spiritual and cultural life of the school community. Open to students of all experience levels, the Choir Club focuses on vocal technique, musicianship, harmony, and performance skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Members rehearse a wide variety of musical styles, including sacred music, classical choral works, and contemporary selections. The choir regularly performs at school liturgies, assemblies, and special events, helping to enhance worship and school spirit through music.
No prior choir experience is required; only a willingness to participate, learn, and contribute positively to the group.
Contact: Mr. Tyler Johnson, tyler.johnson@romancatholichs.com
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Cooking Club
Students interested in cooking and baking are encouraged to join the cooking club. The cooking club meets once a week to prepare and test new dishes to serve to the faculty and parents of Roman Catholic High School at special school functions.
The cooking club also hosts breakfast sandwich fundraisers for the student body and coordinates monthly bake sales.
Contact: Mrs. Renee Park, rgranato@romancatholichs.com or Mr. Tyler Johnson, tyler.johnson@romancatholichs.com
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Cultures Club
The Cultures Club engages students in community services, fosters young leaders, and informs students of the various cultures from around our world. This club encourages students to know their peers and build friendships that are strengthened by going on trips, trying new things, and working together to make the Roman community a better place.
Beyond friendship, the Cultures Club also builds leadership skills to create the future of tomorrow. This club also works to promote International Cultures Night with the World Language Department. The Cultures Club is open to all RCHS students.
Contact: Mrs. Maureen Brown, mbrown@romancatholichs.com
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Engineering Club
This STEM-oriented club is open to all students interested in design, robotics, and mechanics. Members will learn programming and ways to recognize hardware components and manipulate computer software. One of the goals of this club is to compete in local and regional contests that require teamwork, engineering, creativity, and professionalism.
Contact: Mrs. Ana Barun, abarun@romancatholichs.com
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Mathletes
Mathletes is a club open to Juniors and Seniors who are serious about mathematics. Members use their existing knowledge of high school level mathematics and explore further into those concepts — a true testament to one's logical reasoning. Members compete against other schools in meets once a month. Practice is held once a month.
Contact: Mr. Tyler Johnson, Tyler.Johnson@romancatholichs.com
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Mock Trial
Mock Trial is a competitive activity that simulates actual courtroom proceedings and allows students to assume the roles of attorneys and witnesses. The team argues a case problem provided by the Pennsylvania Bar Association and competes against teams from across the state.
Mock Trial teaches students the basics of trial advocacy including delivering opening statements and closing arguments, conducting examinations of witnesses, and arguing objections. One of the largest in the state, our team travels to several competitions each year and provides members opportunities to interact with practicing attorneys and judges. Involvement in Mock Trial fosters increased public speaking and analytical reasoning skills and is open to Roman students in all years with no prior experience required.
Between November 8-10, 2025 the Mock Trial defeated reigning national champions Montgomery Bell Academy to take Roman's first world championship. There were 44 teams from three countries. Over five rounds, Roman went undefeated!
Contact: Mr. Steven Patton '08, mocktrial@romancatholichs.com
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Mud Club
RCHS Mud Club introduces members to fun and functional work with clay. Students learn to hand-build bowls, mugs, plates, seasonal decor, and other functional items from clay, while adding their own personal and creative spin on the work.
Student work is bisque-fired on site in our new school kilns, and completed with the application of varied glazes and finishes. This club is open to all students; projects are beginner-friendly and adaptable to all levels of skill.
Contact: Mrs. Shannon Gallagher, sgallagher@romancatholichs.com
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Purple and Gold Yearbook
The Purple and Gold is the official school yearbook of Roman Catholic High School, capturing the events of the school year, particularly highlighting the Senior class.
Student members perform all work on the book prior to publication. In doing so, members learn many skills, such as writing, layout design, proofreading, and photography.
Yearbook editorial staff work year-round from September to February.
Contact: Mr. James Flannery, jflannery@romancatholichs.com or Mr. John Pensabene, jpensabene@romancatholichs.com
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Robotics
The Roman Robotics Team design, code, and build a First Robotics Robot. Our goal is to build a robot that can compete in First Robotics Competition events and to make improvements throughout the season that will give us the biggest competitive advantage. We do all this while having fun and learning about robotics!
CONTACT: Mrs. Ana Barun abarun@romancatholichs.com or Mr. Jarrod Gibson jarrod.gibson@romancatholichs.com
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World Affairs Club
The World Affairs Club stimulates student interest in international and global concerns by giving them the opportunity to hear and discuss major foreign policy and related domestic issues with experts on a regularly scheduled basis. This club is a member of the High School Education Department at the World Affairs headquarters of Philadelphia.
Contact: Mr. James Flannery, jflannery@romancatholichs.com
Service organizations at Roman
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Ancient Order of Hibernians
The Ancient Order of Hibernians is a charitable organization whose motto is Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity.
The Jr. AOH 1, Patrick Kerr Division meets regularly to promote a variety of service opportunities in the Greater Philadelphia area.
Contact: Mr. James Flannery, jflannery@romancatholichs.com
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Big Brothers
The Big Brothers program pairs seniors with each freshman homeroom. These seniors act as mentors to the freshmen, helping them adapt to life at Roman Catholic High.
Students may apply to be a Big Brother during their junior year. The selection process ensures that the newest members of the school community are given the best role models.
Contact: Mr. Christopher Buck '98, cbuck@romancatholichs.com
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Community Service Corps (CSC)
CSC is an Archdiocesan organization, through which high school students can give Christian service both within and outside the school community. By collecting and distributing food and toys, and participating in other service organizations, CSC members reach out to the needy of all ages. CSC is proud to sponsor many individual programs.
Contact: Mrs. Judy McKenna, jmckenna@romancatholichs.com or
Mrs. Maureen Toman-Logan, mtomanlogan@romancatholichs.com -
Ministry Team
The Ministry Team advises and assists the School Minister with the school’s religious activities. These activities include events such as school Masses, Morning Prayer, Retreats (other than Kairos). The team also helps in the school Chapel and Ministry Office.
Contact: Mr. Keegan Ernest, keegan.ernest@romancatholichs.com
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Office Aides
Students may exchange their study periods for service in the school’s various offices and resource centers. These students assist the administration and staff by performing basic clerical duties unique to each office.
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National Honor Society
The Thomas E. Cahill Chapter of the National Honor Society was established at Roman Catholic High School in 1977.
The purpose of the National Honor Society is:
· to create enthusiasm for scholarship;
· to stimulate a desire to render service;
· to promote leadership;
· to develop character in students of secondary schools
Seniors and Juniors are selected to the National Honor Society based on their academic accomplishments and their proven leadership, character, and service qualities. Candidates must hold a cumulative GPA of 4.0 or higher for consideration.
Members provide tutorial services for classmates during lunch, assist the faculty, host visitors to the school, contribute to the literary magazine, and represent Roman Catholic High School at various functions.
NHS is a nationwide organization recognized by nearly all American colleges and universities.
Contact: Mrs. Kristin Mackluckie, kmacluckie@romancatholichs.com
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S.A.D.D.
Students Against Destructive Decisions is a program sponsored by Shalom that is open to all students.
Students participate in various activities that heighten the level of awareness of impaired driving and other negative behaviors within school communities. The program is coordinated with other Catholic and public high schools in Philadelphia.
Contact: Mrs. Maureen Brown, mbrown@romancatholichs.com
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Student Council
Student Council members are elected by the student body to serve as their official representatives to the administration and the faculty. Council members assist with school dances, Back-to-School Night, Universal Visitation, and various social and alumni affairs.
Nominations and elections for senior officers are held in the Spring. Homeroom representatives are elected in the Fall.
Contact: Mr. Tyler Johnson, tyler.johnson@romancatholichs.com
