Clubs

Mitty offers many extracurricular activities for its students.  There are over 25 active clubs on campus throughout the year.  These clubs usually meet before, after, or during school. Students may organize additional clubs by recruiting a moderator, enlisting a roster of members, and receiving approval from the Director of Student Activities. The current list of clubs on campus are as following:

AASU (African American Student Union)	Culinary Club	Mandarin Club	Self Defense Club
Anime Club	French Club	Math Club	Ski and Snowboard Club
AMHS Robotics	Green Club	Math Team	Students Above the Influence
APISU (Asian Pacific Islander Student Union)	Hockey Club	Mock Trial	SUSHI (Students United for Societal Health Issues)
Ballroom Dancing	Ice Skating Club	Mountain Biking Club	Table Tennis Club
Beach Volleyball	Italian Club	Portuguese Club	Ultimate Frisbee Club
Book Club	Just Dance
Chess Club	Kayak	SASA (South Asian Student Association)
Club Linux	LASU (Latin American Student Union)	Science Fiction Club
Creative Student Association	Life's Lessons	Scrapbooking Club

AASU – AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENT UNION

Is the African American experience important to you?  If so, then the AASU at Archbishop Mitty has a place for you. The purpose of the AASU is to help students identify, explore, embrace, and understand issues surrounding the African American community at large and on the Archbishop Mitty campus.  Regardless of ethnic background, your ideas, passion, energy, and involvement is welcomed by the African American Student Union.

ANIME CLUB

Konnichiwa! Welcome to the AMHS Anime Club, where we’ll never grow out of watching Pokemon and Sailor Moon. Whether you want to watch Japanese animation, draw manga, play in a Super Smash Brothers tournament, hang out with friends, or just eat our food (and it’s delicious, we promise), Anime Club has a place for you. In the past, we have gone to anime films at theaters, visited the Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival, and gone to anime conventions. All students with an interest in anime or Japanese culture are welcome to join this club.

APISU – ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER STUDENT UNION

The mission of APISU (Asian Pacific Student Union) is to offer a club in which students can come together and celebrate Asian Pacific Islander Culture. It is a place to socialize and meet people with common backgrounds and interests. In the club, we watch movies having to do with Asian Culture, we eat foods from various ethnicities, and we discuss Asian Related issues in an informal manner. In the past, we have attended socials with other Asian clubs at other schools. The end of the year culminates in an Asia Day in which the student body can partake of Asian Food, and, there have been times where the club has performed native Asian dances.

AMHS ROBOTICS

The Mitty Robotics Team is a life-changing, career-molding experience…and a lot of fun.  Involvement in Mitty Robotics teaches our students engineering, CAD design, electronics, communication, project management, marketing and business skills.  The primary focus for the team is participation in FIRST Robotics Competitions, the Silicon Valley Regional and the Davis Regional. We have six weeks to develop a strategy and to design, build, program and test a 130-pound robot that will join an alliance with other teams to compete in a high-tech tournament. It’s intense, but a lot of fun!

BALLROOM DANCE CLUB

Have you ever wanted to dance like those on “So You Think You Can Dance” or “Dancing with the Stars?" Well now is your chance to learn. The Ballroom Dance Club invites students to learn new forms of dance. The students learn new dances at the Starlite Ballroom on Friday nights. We meet at least 3 nights and then during club activity periods to practice different ballroom dances. No prior experience is necessary.

BEACH VOLLEYBALL

The Beach Volleyball Club is dedicated to promoting sand beach volleyball to all levels of ability in order to have fun and build community.  We play games during club time as well as on the weekend.  A few times each semester we’ll play in tournaments.  We also hope to help bring younger students from outside our community in to teach them how to play.

BOOK CLUB

Do you like to talk? Do you enjoy reading? Well, if you answered “yes” to either one of these questions, the Book Club might just be the Club for you. Monthly meetings are conducted to discuss the “book of the month”, eat some great food provided by the members, and choose a new book. Members vote upon the list of book brainstormed in order to cater to a large variety of audiences. Come join us for a meeting this month!

CHESS CLUB

The purpose of the Chess Club is to convene after school in a light environment, where students can enjoy participating in chess games and learn about the game of chess with other students. Here are some of our exciting activities: Outings to Santana Row for chess games in the chess garden and dinner afterwards, possible matches against other schools (e.g. Bellarmine, St. Francis, etc.), host chess workshop for students visiting from Sacred Heart Nativity, and Our Lady of Grace diocesan elementary schools.

CLUB LINUX

We meet in Band Room during Club Meetings and make simple fleece blankets (no skills necessary!) or knit for hospitalized children in need of a comfort object. Friends! Music! Fun! A Good Cause!

CREATIVE STUDENT ASSOCIATION

The Creative Student Association is Mitty's very own visual arts club. In CSA, we strive to unite creative students in their love of art. During the course of the year, we conduct many organized activities in which students have full creative freedom. Some of the clubs’ past activities have included: a school-wide open mic night, Jackson Pollock demonstrations, museum field trips, and much more. We are always open to new, creative activities.

CULINARY ARTS

The Culinary Appreciation Club involves all aspects of the art of food, from cooking to eating to watching episodes of Everyday Italian from the oh-so-incredible Food Network. Simply put--it's incredible

FRENCH CLUB

The French club is for students of French heritage, students of the French language, or any student who is interested in French culture or language.  It is not necessary to speak or study French to be in the French Club.

Our club enjoys a variety of activities including: Trips to museums, films (in the theatre and after school), hikes, picnics, dinner or lunch in a restaurant, Mardi Gras parties, bowling, and potluck dinners with French food that YOU have prepared.  We take every opportunity to enjoy good food and good friends!  We would love to hear your ideas for events that you would like to experience.  We invite you to come be a part of our community.

GREEN CLUB

Our mission is to promote a more environmentally conscious atmosphere at Archbishop Mitty. We strive to create awareness and inspire students to start a life of green living. The club will create awareness by celebrating Earth Day, promote organic eating and biking to school, and encouraging the use of water bottles to reduce bottle waste.

GUITAR CLUB

The Guitar club gathers together musicians from a range of abilities, styles (even bassists) to play twice a month on campus and make connections and build friendships with people who love the greatest invention of all mankind…the guitar.

HOCKEY CLUB

The goal of the Mitty Hockey Club is to have fun while succeeding in two great, competitive sports. We currently have two teams--Ice Hockey and Roller Hockey--which compete against other Bay area high schools at Sharks Ice and Rollin' Ice, respectively. Regular practices and games create a competitive environment where you can also develop your skills. No prior experience is necessary! Whether you’ve been playing travel hockey or if you are brand new to the sport, or even if you're just a fan of hockey, you’re welcome to come and join us.

ICE SKATING CLUB

If you believe this is a club only for serious skaters, think again. ANYONE who is interested in the sport of ice skating is welcome to join the MITTY ICE SKATING CLUB. It is a great place to hang out with friends while watching skating-related movies, such as the annual screening of “Blades of Glory,” including commentary. Also, there are going to be several opportunities to go skating as a group in various areas, Finally, there will also be outings to local skating competitions, where people of all levels compete.

ITALIAN CLUB

Archbishop Mitty High School contains a diverse population of students. Many wish to express their individuality and learn about their culture through Mitty’s ethnic clubs. In the Italian club, we have the opportunity to delve into the rich Italian culture, both past and present. Club members will be participating in such activities as Italian Festival Day, Cannoli Workshop, Italian Dinner Night, Bocce Ball, Italian Movie Night, volunteering at Unico Crab Feed, music, and more.

JUST DANCE

The Just Dance Crew is a club to inspire students who want to stand out from the crowd and express themselves through dancing. We dance like there is no tomorrow and make every minute count when a song is played. This club is a place where we are serious about getting moves down and looking together while having fun at the same time. The styles of dance taught will vary from Hip-hop, Voguing, and and Jazz-Funk.

KAYAK

Kayaking is a fun sport that many of us have enjoyed. You will recall the lazy days as you slowly kayak down the river and the warm sunshine on your back as you ride through the ocean waves without a care in the world. In sum, it’s what makes your day. I personally invite each and every one of you to come aboard this club to take part in the fun. Our goals are to promote kayaking— a fun and enjoyable activity and our events take place in the local bays of Monterey, San Francisco, and Santa Cruz.

LASU – LATIN AMERICAN STUDENT UNION

The purpose of the Latin American Student Union is to provide a network of support, socially, spiritually, and academically, to the Latino students at AMHS. We strive to educate and celebrate the Latino culture amongst ourselves and with the larger Mitty community. Some of the events we have planned for this year include: Raza Days at a couple of different colleges; Day of the Dead Altar set-up in October; a potluck and retreat during October; Latino Day in the Spring; a Liturgy in December; preparation of food for migrant workers during the Fall and Spring semesters; and several different cultural events such as attending plays and visiting museums.  We welcome all Mitty students, regardless of ethnic background, to join us

LIFE"S LESSONS

The Life's Lessons Club was created to teach students many of the lessons we are forced to learn on our own. Students learn how to create a resume, check and change the oil in their car, balance a checkbook, create and follow a budget, cook simple meals, and the list goes on! All grades are welcome, and is an especially fantastic club for seniors to join as they prepare for college and the coming years. 

MANDARIN CLUB

The mission of this club is to spread the knowledge of different aspects such as culture, art, and history the Mandarin language. Its function on the campus is to invite students who are interested in the culture of Mandarin language to join and create a friendly, multicultural community with peers from the side of the world. It also recognizes excellent students of the Mandarin class and invites them to discuss and share their aspects of the language and culture

MATH CLUB

The Math Club welcomes anyone who is taking math during the school year to compete in a math contest each month from October to April. The exams will test your knowledge in a variety of problems from Algebra through Algebra II and Pre-calculus.

MATH TEAM

Each week join with friends brainstorming over unique solutions to very creative math problems. The Archbishop Mitty Math Team covers topics very rarely seen in the classroom. Problem solving techniques are emphasized and a variety of competitions are attended.

MOCK TRIAL

Mock Trial is a great opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the criminal justice system through the eyes of an attorney or a witness.
The tryout will be based on what part you are interested in.  There will be a specific script that you will need to memorize if you are trying out for a witness part.  There will be a specific handout going over what you will need to create and practice, and memorize if you are going to be trying out for an attorney.

MOUNTAIN BIKING CLUB

The goal of Mountain Biking Club is to explore the trails of Santa Clara County. The rides are designed to allow members to relax from the stress of their lives. Mountain biking will be taught at each outing. Some locations include: Almaden Quicksilver Park, Saratoga Gap, and Fremont Older Park

PORTUGUESE CLUB

The purpose of the Portuguese club is to develop our experience of this amazing culture! In this club we will go on field trips to soccer games, and Portuguese festivities (including the Holy Ghost and the Sao Joao Festival). We will also visit Portuguese communities throughout the Bay Area.

SASA – SOUTH ASIAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION

The main goal of the South Asian Student Association (SASA) is to spread awareness of the South Asian Culture throughout Mitty. Every year, the number of South Asian students at Mitty increases, and this club is a good way to diversify their high school experience. Hopefully, students can expand their social circle with students of a common interest through various events planned for the year. This club isn't limited to the South Asian students…it is welcoming to students of various backgrounds that wish to simply see new faces and discover new cultures.

SCIENCE FICTION CLUB

This club is for students with an interest in any aspect of science fiction. We see first-run movies, watch videos, go to exhibits or conventions, and have a game day each semester. Topics related to science or fantasies are discussed. Anyone who likes science fiction is welcome to join.

SCRAPBOOKING CLUB

The Scrapbook Club is a fun community of students who enjoy putting their memories on paper. Whether you have ever made a scrapbook or not, you are welcome to join our group. We have some materials to share and we would be happy to help you get started. We enjoy sharing our creative endeavors, our time, and our friendship. Scrapping sessions usually happen after school or on Saturday mornings, and this year we are looking at a weekend away to scrap all day!!! Come join the fun.

SELF-DEFENSE CLUB

The purpose of the self defense club is to learn how to defend yourself against both unarmed and armed attacked. You will learn to protect yourself using your hands, feet, knees, and elbows as well as how to disarm someone who attempts to harm you with a gun, knife, or stick. Being able to protect yourself requires being in good shape, so the training involves an intense physical workout while simultaneously learning the proper technique to defend yourself when necessary

SKI AND SNOWBOARD CLUB

The ski and snowboard club is the perfect club for the beginner to expert skier or snowboarder. The club takes an average of four trips a year to the premiere Tahoe and Sierra resorts. With waxing and tuning workshops plus movie days, the ski and snowboard club is the perfect way to have fun this winter season.
Come and enjoy the best (only) snow sports club around!

STUDENTS ABOVE THE INFLUENCE

There are many “influences” in society that drag us down as people. Drugs and alcohol are two of them and because of this they are a major problem in our society.
A large number of students at Mitty do not find it necessary to partake in the use of drugs or alcohol and they wish to be “above” these influences as well as being “above” any other influences that can lead to behaviors that are harmful to them. We provide a place for these students to meet in an environment that supports them and gives them opportunities to have fun and meaningful experiences that do not involve drugs or alcohol or any other influences that compromise the morals or the integrity of the individual.

SUSHI (Students United for Societal Health Issues)

We believe that to fight disease in our society and come up with real solutions, we need to both educate and engage in advocacy. Our goal is to raise awareness about health issues, including the prevention and detection of disease.  In addition, we will support the efforts of groups such as the American Cancer Society and the LIVERight campaign. We will also inform Mitty students about mental and physical fitness and nutrition so that they may spread the word and help promote a healthier generation. Please join us so we can make a difference together.

TABLE TENNIS CLUB

The purpose of our Table Tennis (ping pong) club is to provide another stage on which Mitty athletes can shine. This club will be open to everyone, being a safe and fun environment for students to make friends and enhance their table tennis skills. We plan to hold table tennis tournaments which will allow students to test their skills against Mitty’s finest. Also, the club leaders will demonstrate various techniques and teach the official rules to everyone in the club, which will promote fair, yet competitive play. In addition to traditional play, we will teach other forms of table tennis which include games with up to several players

ULTIMATE FRISBEE CLUB

The Ultimate Frisbee Club provides an opportunity for AMHS students of all skill levels to participate in the fast and competitive game of Ultimate Frisbee.  Official club games are scheduled for various Friday afternoons throughout the school year at John Mise Park.  The Ultimate Frisbee Club also hosts off-campus trips to Disc Golf courses in the Bay Area.  In the past, the club has played at the courses at Hellyer Park in San Jose and the DelaVega Park in Santa Cruz.  All students with an interest in Frisbee are welcomed.