Student Activities
Below you will find the various clubs and activities that students can participate in while attending Cardinal Newman High School. Although not every interest is listed, students are always encouraged to form new clubs to expand the interests of their peers.
The Art Club is open to any student interested in artistic expression. Students provide service needed to the school in the various areas of art, including seasonal projects throughout the year.
The Cardinal Newman Best Buddies Chapter is part of the International Best Buddies Friendship Program. The goal is to foster one-to-one friendships between high school students with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities offering social interactions while improving the quality of life and level of inclusion for a population that is often isolated and excluded.
The mission of the CN Blue & Gold Newspaper is to exercise ethical and responsible journalism while providing Cardinal Newman High School students with a contemporary source of schoolwide local news. At all times, the Blue & Gold student newspaper will strive for responsible, fair, objective, honest, and accurate news reporting. The Blue & Gold is an independent news source provided by and intended for Cardinal Newman students while following the values outlined in the NSPA Model Code of Ethics for High School Journalists. The primary goal of the Blue & Gold is to dutifully inform the news to the CN student body. The secondary goal is to participate and enter award-winning journalism pieces for the Excellence in High School Journalism Awards, organized by the Palm Beach Post.
This club promotes interest and seeks to develop ability in the dramatic art of theater. It is open to any student with a desire to be involved in theatrical performance either on stage or in a technical capacity. Major roles are by audition; incidental parts are open to all without audition. Meetings are monthly with increased participation required for major performances.
The CN Fashion Club is a national high school program created to inspire and mentor students interested in pursuing careers in the creative industries of fashion, graphics, social media, interior design, digital media, and entertainment. Fashion Club promotes originality and self-confidence through the enrichment of fashion. Fashion is a form of self-expression that comes from the inside and shows on the outside. CN Fashion Club members meet once per month to share ideas, learn new things, explore fashion opportunities, and showcase their talents. All students are welcome.
Students interested in working with others to learn how money can be utilized productively. Students will engage with others about how to best invest and utilize money with others who are like-minded, while also working with guest speakers who are leaders within their field of financial literacy.
Step into the world of the Cardinal Newman Gaming Guild, where high school gamers unite for an epic adventure beyond the classroom! Immerse yourself in a realm where controllers, dice, and cards are your tools of choice. Our club is your gateway to after-school gaming sessions that will transport you to fantastical realms, test your strategic prowess, and fuel your competitive spirit.
Join us for heart-pounding video game battles where friendships are forged, or embark on epic quests, forge unforgettable alliances, and discover new dimensions of creativity in our tabletop RPG and DND sessions. Dive into the world of strategy, negotiation, and camaraderie with our board game sessions that will challenge your intellect and strategic thinking.
But that’s not all! The Gaming Guild takes it to the next level with our annual video game tournaments. Compete against your peers for glory, bragging rights, and some awesome prizes! Whether you’re a casual gamer looking to unwind or a fierce competitor seeking the thrill of victory, our club offers something for everyone.
So, grab your controllers, assemble your party, and roll the dice for an unforgettable high school journey. The Gaming Guild is your portal to endless fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories. Are you ready to level up your high school experience? Join us and become a part of the Gaming Guild today!
The Green Club is an organization dedicated to the enrichment of science at Cardinal Newman High School. Members will participate in organizing campus recycling, and science tutoring, and can participate in Science Fair competitions. It is a student-run organization, where they are responsible for and will take a hands-on approach to increase science and environmental awareness on school grounds. Due to the efforts of this club, Cardinal Newman High School has been recognized as a Green School of Excellence.
Hearts For Her is a club dedicated to assisting women who are in need. Through various drives and collections, the club makes donations to various institutions whose mission is to assist women who are in need.
A club that promotes a mission that is lived on a daily basis: an organizational commitment to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
This club is a service organization that has as its objective the development of initiative and leadership among its members. The Key Club provides experience in working together and serving the school and local community.
Knights and Ladies is the student arm of the auction. This is a Character and Resume Building, Fun and Easy to manage Club. Any work done on projects above the minimum requirement of the Club counts towards Community Service hours.
You will receive sales, Etiquette, and Philanthropy education and training in an interactive way!
Volunteer for the Auction and Fashion Show and help with phone-a-thons for the Annual Crusader Fund.
This club provides a means of self-expression to students (and other interested contributors) through creative poetry, essays, short stories, doodles, drawings, and photography. We encourage students, alumni, and faculty alike to offer work for publication. The magazine, entitled Illuminated Manuscript will showcase the best that we have to offer.
The Marketing & Social Media Club will help increase school spirit and community by showing our social media audience all of the great things happening on Cardinal Newman’s campus. The members will collaborate on content, take photos and videos, interview students and faculty, and create engaging content for Cardinal Newman’s social media channels.
Students who wish to share their musical talents by enhancing the monthly school liturgy are more than welcome to join the Mass Ensemble. All are welcome to come sing or play an instrument during school masses.
Many citizens and residents in this country integrate themselves within different cultures, ethnicities, and races. The purpose of this club is to explore these different cultures and embrace them. All students are welcome.
Students interested in learning about the inner workings and background work of broadcasting and design can join the club. The c.ub focuses on assisting the school in digital media presence for sporting events and contributing to the media and technology of school events.
To be eligible for induction into the National Debate Honor Society at Cardinal Newman High School, a student must have a minimum of 50 total NSDA points, no school disciplinary referrals for Debate class or competition, and a weighted GPA of at least 3.0 overall (with at least a B/80% in the Debate class if the class is taken). Students must also pay their annual dues of $25 and attend at least 3 meetings per semester (officers at least 4 meetings per semester). Seniors in the National Debate Honor Society who meet these requirements will be permitted to wear the NSDA Honor Cord at graduation.
The Pediatric Cancer Awareness Club works with the local Pediatric Oncology wards to assist in helping to decorate and commit service to the children and families who are in the care of the hospitals.
The Philosophy Club at Cardinal Newman High School offers a place where students can gather together to discuss questions that interest them. Teachers generally set the agenda in class, but the Philosophy Club agenda is set by students, which allows them to more freely follow their curiosity. The Club allows students to debate, disagree, and discover the world in a safe and friendly environment of conversation.
The Cardinal Newman Pre-Med Club provides interested students with a deeper insight into the various fields of medicine and familiarizes them with particular medical professionals, hospitals, and offices in the local medical community. The club also provides access to and knowledge of areas of the medical field that otherwise prove difficult for aspiring students. Hospital volunteering, journal reviews and discussions, and various projects may also be available.
Crusader Robotics provides an opportunity to apply science concepts and cultivate problem-solving and team-building skills through projects such as underwater vehicle and drone builds. Guest speakers, field trips, and competitions enrich the STEM experience. We look for curious minds to move forward and expand our current projects, maintain our website, and promote the club through creative uses of technology.
The Rowdy Knights is a student organization meant to gain support for the various sporting events on campus throughout the year. The club organizes games of the week which members participate in by attending and then have opportunities to play in games during intermissions.
Safety for Life’s Mission is to save lives with impactful education. Its primary focus is comprised of four key elements: Road Safety, Internet Safety, Law enforcement interaction, and Human trafficking.
The Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica (SHH), Spanish Honor Society, is a national honor society for high school students enrolled in Spanish and is sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese. The purpose of the society is to recognize the high achievement of high school students in the Spanish language and to promote a continued interest in Hispanic studies.
Preliminary eligibility for membership in our chapter, Sandra Cisneros, is based on the following criteria:
- A cumulative 3.0 weighted average in all subjects, a cumulative 3.667 weighted GPA in Spanish with no grade lower than B+ in regular and B in honors, and a weighted A or A- first-semester grade in this year’s Spanish class.
- All juniors and sophomores must be currently enrolled in Spanish and all sophomores must also take Spanish in their junior year. No freshmen or seniors are eligible to apply.
- All candidates must submit an application in a timely fashion and prove good character, leadership, seriousness of purpose, cooperation, honesty, service, and commitment to others.
- A candidate’s application may be denied if they have had a recent Honor Code violation or if they have been placed on Disciplinary Probation. They may reapply if there have been no further incidents after one calendar year
Once a membership is established, each student must accumulate points through the various activities each year, and maintain their GPA and good conduct record in order to continue to remain a member. Although membership is by selection, the Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica (SHH) does function as a club in promoting scholastic achievement as well as school and community service.
This vital branch of the school community serves as a liaison between the students and the administration. This organization also provides a forum for student expression. Participation requires appropriate attendance and disciplinary standing as determined by the Administration.
This club fosters interest and a better understanding of American business enterprise. The primary goal this year is to maintain the CN Crusader Shack, a school store with clothing, spirit items, and school supplies. Along with the store, members of the club are designing an online catalog for students, alumni, and parents. The club members will learn more about business through career speakers, and there are plans for a” Crusader Tanlc” where students will have the opportunity to present ideas to professional entrepreneurs.




Other activities are initiated as need and interests arise. Usually new activities are suggested by members of the student body. All such requests are directed to the Office of Student Life. Cardinal Newman High School assumes no responsibility for activities not approved by the school Administration. No post-prom or post-graduation parties or private trips are sponsored by Cardinal Newman High School. Simply put, it is the policy of Cardinal Newman High School to not conduct, approve, or support any private trips. Students who organize private trips may not involve the name or the property of Cardinal Newman High School in any aspect of their private activity. Cardinal Newman High School assumes no responsibility whatsoever for the quality, safety, or reputability of any such privately organized trip. The involvement of Cardinal Newman High School in any such privately organized trip is a serious action, rendering the student liable to very serious disciplinary action, including expulsion.