Tolton Catholic offers more than just academics. Students have an opportunity to express themselves and excel in ministry, the arts and more. By participating in extracurricular activities, students develop skills such as leadership, working with others, responsibility and self-discipline. The school strongly encourages all students to become involved in at least one extra-curricular activity and in fact, most students participate in several. Once a year, the school hosts a club/activities fair for students to get to know the club’s goals and its members.
Alpha Phi Zeta is a club that is based on the philanthropy system that is run in many colleges. This high school chapter of Greek life will focus on female empowerment, helping others, and giving back to the community. The morals of the club are sisterhood, charity, and life. The Greek symbols representing these words are Alpha, Phi, and Zeta.
Club Advisor: Laura Sasser – lsasser@toltoncatholic.org
Members of the Aquarium Club look after the multitude of fish and reptile habitats located around the building. Students are responsible for setting up new tanks, cleaning the tanks, and feeding the animals.
Club Advisor: Mrs. Mayhan – rmayhan@toltoncatholic.org
Members of the Badminton Club play tournament-style matches. They focus on improving their skills while building a supportive environment.
Club Advisor: Mr. Rose – mrose@toltoncatholic.org
The Tolton Catholic High School music department offers many opportunities for students interested in performing as part of a musical ensemble. Our band and choir meet during the school day and earn ½ credit per year towards the fine arts graduation requirement. Throughout the year, both ensembles perform on campus, such as at the annual Christmas and spring concerts, and at athletic events. We also represent TCHS in the community, occasionally providing music for special events and local parish Masses. In addition, all music students are encouraged to audition and participate in regional and state competitions and festivals.
- Music Teacher — Mr. Brian Parks, bparks@toltoncatholic.org
Club Advisor: Laura Sasser – lsasser@toltoncatholic.org
Club Advisor: Weston Stratman – wstratman@toltoncatholic.org
Club Advisor: Chef Rachel Klosterman – rklosterman@toltoncatholic.org
Girls Bible Study Club
Club Advisor: Laura Sasser – lsasser@toltoncatholic.org
G.U.S. – Gameday Ushering and Services is a club dedicated to improving the game day experience for officials, opponents, and fans of both teams. The Student Hosts will work to meet the needs of our game officials before, during, and after all home contests as well as meeting the needs of all visiting coaches, athletes, and fans. The goal of G.U.S. is to provide an excellent game day experience for all involved.
Club Advisor: Pat Kelly – pkelly@toltoncatholic.org
The Hooves and Stampede is a student section for athletic events. Est. 2014, it’s designed to help build student community and create memories through supporting their classmates to victory! To be a member of the Hooves, a Code of Conduct will be signed and a certain code of ethics will be upheld as we are striving to be respectful and energetic from start to finish at events! We are calling all Tolton students to get in on the action!
Club Advisor: Matt Rose – mrose@toltoncatholic.org
Key Club is the oldest and largest service program for high school students. It is a student-led organization that teaches leadership through service to others. The club meets every two weeks.
Club Advisor: Brian Parks – bparks@toltoncatholic.org
The Math Club (Mathletes) allows students to show their math abilities through a series of competitions that take place throughout the course of the school year. Members of the team will have an opportunity to increase both their overall knowledge and confidence in their mathematical performances and have some fun along the way.
Club Advisor: Esther Robinson – erobinson@toltoncatholic.org
- The Math Club is open to students interested in math and that can compete on a higher level.
- Math Club competes in 4-5 competitions each year.
The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
Club Advisor: Brittany Copeland – bcopeland@toltoncatholic.org
- Students with a 3.75 GPA or higher are nominated and inducted at the end of their junior year.
Philosophical reflection . . . is not much different from just thinking hard,” says philosopher Alvin Plantinga. Philosophy Club is a place where we can think hard together about all sorts of deep questions about reality. How do we know what’s really true? Does God exist? What makes something right or wrong? Do we have free will? What does it mean to be human? What is the purpose of life? How do we treat other people justly? What do we owe to the poor? And much, much more. What questions would you like to explore? We will have open conversations, discuss the ideas of philosophers and other literature, investigate what we don’t know, debate ideas, and in general jump into trying to better understand the world. Come join us!
Club Advisor: Dr. Mark Hausam – mhausam@toltoncatholic.org
The Praise and Worship Club is an open invitation to give back to God the breath He gave us through our songs of praise. We hope to grow in a deeper relationship with Him as we entrust our hearts to Him. Praise and worship is a way to express our need and desire for God. It is also right and just to give Him thanks and glorify His name! Students will learn what praise and worship is – and what it is not – through teachings and examples. They will grow in intercessory prayer by praying for others. They will have opportunities to give witness to what God has done for them by sharing answered prayers to their peers. They will also be encouraged to share their musical gifts in leading worship.
Club Advisor: Haydee Cullen – hcullen@toltoncatholic.org
The Pro-Life Club organizes several events throughout the school year to raise awareness about national and local pro-life issues. The club sponsors events throughout the year as well as attendance at the annual March for Life in Washington D.C. Membership is open to any student.
Club Advisor: Lynnette Caro – lcaro@toltoncatholic.org
The Rosary Club at Father Tolton Catholic High School began in January 2023 to respond to Our Blessed Mother’s request to pray her Holy Rosary from our hearts to grow closer to Jesus as we pray and meditate on the events of His life and hers. Everyone is welcome to join us in the Tolton Chapel at 7:20 am on Thursday each week. Our Lady has said the Rosary is our greatest weapon in the spiritual battles in our lives and the world. We pray for our intentions spoken and unspoken. Please feel welcome to come any morning. Holy Mary pray for us.
Club Advisor: Mrs. Dunn
Please contact Mr. Kelly at pkelly@toltoncatholic.org for more information
Scholar bowl is a competitive team competition that allows students who like to learn and show their knowledge to play face-paced trivia for both school and state recognition. This is an official MSHSAA winter sport that allows students to earn a letter. Questions used in scholar bowl come from science, social studies, math, English, theology, sports and entertainment.
- Organizational meetings are in the fall.
- The team is open to all students
- They participate in about 4 tournaments and about 8 head to head matches, with a district tournament in April. The state tournament is in June if they win sectionals.
- Coaches assign captains.
Club Advisor: Scott Henderson – shenderson@toltoncatholic.org
The Speech and Debate Club is a club where you can improve your confidence and overall public speaking ability. Have you ever had to give a science presentation on the three states of matter? Well, you don’t have to do that here! You can express your feelings with a serious speech or write a funny story that makes next to no sense, perform a duet or even a solo. Or perhaps you love current events and have an interest in discussing your opinions in a professional manner? The Debate Club might be right up your alley. The only limit is your imagination! Join us today!
Club Advisor: Michael Davis – mdavis@toltoncatholic.org
Futures in STEM Club helps students interested in science, technology, engineering, and math explore potential career paths that would utilize their strengths and interests and help them prepare for a successful future. The club will host guest speakers who work in STEM and will also organize related activities and games to explore various aspects of STEM industries and applications.
Club Advisor: Samantha Baratta – sbaratta@toltoncatholic.org
The Theater department puts on a Winter and Spring show annually and is made up of students of all grades who have an interest in acting, directing, set design, and Tech. Practice times vary depending on proximity to the next show date.
Club Advisor: Nathan Holtmeyer (Former Tolton Student and St. Geniuses Member) – nholtmeyer@toltoncatholic.org
Tolton Catholic Live is a student run broadcasting club that livestreams with commentators a variety of Tolton home games. The club anticipates broadcasting every Tolton home football game and hopes to broadcast many Tolton home basketball games. We need student assistance with everything from tech to camera operations to stats and broadcasting. Check it out!
Club Advisor: Sheryl Partise – spartise@toltoncatholic.org
Tolton Game Society provides an opportunity for students to gather to compete with one another through playing a variety of card and board games. Students can test their strategic thinking, participate in cooperative and competitive gameplay, and learn to be good sports in both victory and defeat. Ultimately TGS is aimed at having fun, learning to play new and different games, and providing a space for camaraderie and competition.
Club Advisor: William Bloss – wbloss@toltoncatholic.org
YDisciple is a program that calls us to live authentically in Christ. It enlightens, guides, and challenges us to go deeper in our relationship with God. It enables and equips us to live out the mission God has already given us. We will strive to be bold disciples in word and deed. It is a call to live life to the fullest and become who God meant us to be. Students will listen to testimonies and teachings. They will have small group discussions, prayer, games, fellowship, and opportunities to witness to their peers.
Club Advisor: Haydee Cullen – hcullen@toltoncatholic.org