The purpose of the Art Club is to propagate an interest in art among the student body; to inform students about art exhibitions, art careers, art contests and other activities related to art in the community and in the school; to paint and display special backdrops and other artwork around the school in order to enhance its beauty.
The purpose of the club is to create awareness of the dangers of cancer in the school community throughout the year. CARE club members hold fundraisers and participate in projects such as the toy distribution and Christmas Party, together with the organization Kids and Families; promotes Breast Cancer and Skin cancer awareness.
This club gives students who like to cook an opportunity to try new recipes and ideas. The club has sponsored Waffle Wednesdays and cookie contests.
FOR SENIORS ONLY: This program is a week-long study of the Federal Government which takes place in Washington D.C.
The Environmental club is a multipurpose club that concentrates on issues that directly and indirectly affect the environment. Education of environmental issues is a prime concern. The club is responsible for the plastic and aluminum recycling for the school as well as the plastic trays used in the lunch room. The club also works to maintain the nature pine rock lands habitat behind the school.
The French Club is open to French students interested in listening to and speaking French and who wish to learn as much as possible of the culture of the French people. Activities include going to French restauran ts, viewing French films, and celebrating French holidays.
The F.B.L.A. is open to all students interested in the world of business. The purpose of the club is to prepare students for careers available in business and business related fields. Activities include candy cane exchange with Columbus, participation in F.B.L.A. Business Week, and other fund-raisers.
The purpose of the club is to provide an alternative on-campus leisure activity that will bring together students who play the guitar or who are interested in learning basic guitar skills. Club members will learn to play and appreciate various styles of guitar music.
The goal of this club is to provide volunteer support opportunities to accomplish the building of homes and communities in partnership with low-income families. The club meet s once a month or more if we have a build planned. There is no membership requirements except to actually build one and members must be at least 16 years of age to build and younger students may only go on landscaping jobs.
The goal of this club is to alleviate the suffering of the homeless in any way possible. Members are committed to help the homeless through Camillus House. Activities include baking cupcakes, making Thanksgiving baskets, preparing sandwiches, toy drives and fund dinners at Camillus House and Miami Rescue Mission.
The purpose of this club is to raise an awareness of the poor in our midst. We do this by our work at the Missionaries of Charity Shelter. Once a month a group will go to the shelter and do many various jobs that pertain to the feeding of the poor. Students may help in preparation of meals, serving and cleaning up. The club is dedicated to assist the sisters to share God’s love with those on the fringe of society. Members must participate in two activities per semester. Any fundraising is done to provide a small Christmas gift or Easter to those who come to the shelter.
The Key Club is the largest student service club in the world. Along with its sponsor, the Kiwanis of Little Havana, and the Key Clubs of Belen, Columbus, and Carrollton, the Lourdes chapter works to assist our school as well as the needy of Miami and the world. The club has been recognized for its good efforts. Successful Key Club members are dependable and hard working.
The purpose of this club is to knit baby clothes for the pregnant mothers in need.
Membership to this group is through auditions in the spring of the year for girls who have dance experience. The dancers learn different types of dances to perform at school events, liturgies and various outside functions. The group meets three times each week to practice and prepare dances for performance.
All students are eligible for membership. Media Center Assistants aid in the Media Center in various ways, such as processing books, reading shelves, guiding others using the computers, etc. The members assist the library staff during special events such as guest speakers, the annual Book Fair, the Christmas book drive for underprivileged children and several bake sales.
The model United Nations' purpose is to promote historical and current events debated by the United Nations. The club will represent Our Lady of Lourdes Academy as delegates from various countries in competitions and conferences held at the local, state, and national levels. At these conferences students gather together to simulate various bodies within the United Nations system as well as other international organizations. This club is open to all students.
The purpose of this club is to spread awareness about the children and adults suffering from cleft palate deformities. In addition to disseminating information about this cause, members come together to raise money to fund the operations needed in order to correct the cleft palate disorder.
The primary purpose of this club is to uphold the goals and ideals of Amnesty International, that is, the protection, preservation and struggle for the basic human rights of all peoples around the world. Students must be willing to work at raising their own awareness of human rights issues through regular attendance at bimonthly meetings. Members are also expected to become informed through reading relevant documents and attending the annual Amnesty conference in Miami. This club is open to all students who are ready to work for the rights of others.
Peer Counselors are trained to provide academic and emotional counseling to students under the supervision of a Guidance Counselor. They also assist with any Guidance function. Members are selected by invitation only by teachers and/or Guidance Counselors.
The photography club gives students who are interested in the art of photography an opportunity to learn more about the technical aspects of taking a photograph and gives them opportunities to put into practice. All is required to join the club is a passion for photography.
The purpose of the club is to make physics a fun learning experience. Members have the opportunity to enhance scientific thinking and observation by relating theory to everyday experience. They play, compete, learn and help one another out in a friendly atmosphere which makes it a unique experience. Activities include a once a month astrological observation night. This club is open to all students.
The purpose of the club is to pursue and expand interest in the professional medical fields. Activities include CPR certification, blood drives,the promotion of healthy eating habits, and a health fair.
The purpose of this club is to raise awareness about mental illnesses such as depression, eating disorders and also to learn about possible careers in the field of psychology. We would accomplish this through guest speakers, and creating posters to be posted around the school with facts. we also plan to have themed-days throughout the school year. The members of this club will participate in service projects through different service organizations.
The purpose of the Life Club is to defend the dignity of life from womb to tomb. It seeks to develop an atmosphere in the community where life is respected and valued as a God given right. Activities of the club include working in conjunction with local and national respect-life organizations, praying for and visiting the sick and the needy. Membership is open to all students who have a desire to defend and foster life in all aspects.
The robotics team is a chance to expose girls to engineering and technology directed careers, create a more technologically oriented workforce, and to raise awareness of science, technology, and engineering.
The purpose of this club is to raise money for an all girl orphanage (Hogar de niñas Natalia Siman) in San Jose, El Salvador. The club also works with the foundation “Libras de Amor” which raises money for the malnutritioned population in El Salvador.
The purpose of this club is to prepare a scrapbook for the school.
The purpose of the Spanish Club is to provide opportunities to expand the knowledge of the Spanish language and culture. Membership is open to all students interested in learning more about the Spanish culture.
The purpose of this club is to heighten and promote school spirit and support for all our athletic programs and school sponsored events. Members participate in activities ranging from projects to design banners, signs and team spirit posters to the promotion of student attendance at athletic and school sponsored events.
Stage crew is a vital part of the Lourdes community. Members set up for all assemblies, liturgies, and other events which take place in the auditorium. They do the stage work for the play and concerts. The members learn how to run the sound system, work and set the lights, do set work and stage set up. To be a member of this club, a girl must be dedicated and committed because much time and work are demanded.
The purpose of the S.A.D.D. club is to bring about an atmosphere where students can feel proud to be drug and alcohol free and to bring this pride to other students and society in general. It supports activities during Red Ribbon Week to enable the whole school to act as one in fighting the dangers of drugs and promotes an environment in which healthy decisions are an utmost priority. Membership is open to anyone who believes in living a drug-free life.
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The TV/Video Club runs morning announcements as well as making the video yearbook.
WICS (Women In Community Service) is a service organization, our main project is tutoring under privileged children at Centromater. Members are required to participate in at least two community activities at CentroMater and attend monthly meetings.
Women of OLLA Club serves to raise awareness about successful, influential women all over the world and to educate young girls about the dangers in the world today.
Members of this club read books assigned by the board and meet to discuss them. They also meet to practice descriptive writing.