Student organizations enrich our students' experience here at Bishop Moore Catholic by allowing them to foster new relationships, discover new interests, and serve each other. Students have come together to form diverse interests, services, and internationally recognized organizations that reflect our mission to evangelize our faith and help the community.
Student Government
The mission of the Student Government is to connect student representatives who will work directly with administrators to enhance Bishop Moore Catholic’s goals and create an environment where students can thrive by suggesting positive changes to the school and community as a whole.
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Starting a New Student Organization
To start a new organization, please talk to Miss Connell in room 310 to pick up an application.
Honor Societies
- National Art Honor Society
- National ASL Honor Society
- Bishop Moore Catholic Athletic Honor Society
- French Honor Society
- Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society)
- National English Honor Society
- National Honor Society
- National Junior Classical League
- National Speech and Debate Association
- Quill & Scroll - Journalism Honor Society
- Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society
- Science National Honor Soceity
- Spanish Honor Society
- International Thespian Honor Society
- Tri-M Music Honor Society

The BMC Chapter of the NAHS is a group of like-minded Honors students and artists coming together to serve the greater BMC community and live the Gospel in both words and actions.

ASL Honor Society encourages and recognizes high academic achievement in American Sign Language studies for BMC students. Students will serve as steadfast advocates of the Deaf community, encourage Deaf and hearing people come together in unity throughout the world, and demonstrate commitment to scholarship, community service, and personal excellence.
ASLHS members must be a junior or senior and must have finished ASL 2 by graduation. Members must complete 5 hours of Deaf related community service to be inducted and graduate with an honor cord.
Dues are $10 for juniors and $15 for seniors.

BMC Athletic Honor Society members are eligible to apply in the Fall of junior or senior year, a current student athlete on a varsity team. Members must participate in at least two seasons of at least one FHSAA-sponsored, varsity level sport, currently offered at Bishop Moore Catholic High School. Members must maintain a minimum unweighted grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Candidates are evaluated on the basis of character, leadership, service, and by coaches and teacher recommendation.

The French Honor Society recognizes scholarship in the study of the French language. -Meetings are currently on the last Thursday of the month at 7:15 am (maybe changed due to AP Labs) - current cost is $65 (includes: shirt, certificate, cord, pin and cost to join the AATF honor society) Cost is reassessed every year to cover any price hikes by AATF. Sponsor

We are dedicated to inspiring a keen interest in mathematics, developing strong scholarship in the subject, and promoting the enjoyment of mathematics at BMC. Students must be juniors in at least Honors Pre-Calculus. Students should have taken all honors classes in the past and should have maintained an A average in each. Dues are $30 upon admission to the club.

The National English Honor Society (NEHS), founded by Sigma Tau Delta, is an organization for high school students and who, in the field of English, merit special note for past and current accomplishments.The motto of the National English Honor Society is "gelast sceal mid are," which is Old English for: "duty goes with honor." Service to peers, school, and community is part and parcel of the NEHS mission as well as to celebrate and recognize the achievements of its members in Language Arts.
The Paper Lab (Practicing and Progressing in English and Reading) is our main service program to the BMC community. NEHS students help their fellow peers with: grammar, annotating, reading comprehension, and writing. Other yearly community service events include:
- Sugar Plums and Poetry ~ Winter community service event ~ NEHS members get together to create handmade Christmas poetry cards. Once completed, we distribute them to nursing homes in our area before Christmas.
- Tea and Crumpets ~ Spring community service event ~ NEHS members give a reception/breakfast for the Department of English to honor new or retiring faculty as well as all their English teachers.
- Collaborative Book Drive (NEHS & Rho Kappa) ~ February spring service event ~ students bring new books and school supplies for a designated elementary/middle school. In addition, they collect baby items for JMJ center.
Other events and community service projects may be created by the NEHS leaders with sponsor approval.
NEHS members are required to attend one meeting per month, but two meetings are provided to give students the opportunity to attend at least one. Meetings are on designated Mondays or Fridays. Members must participate in at least one event (includes tutoring) per semester to remain in good standing.
Membership Requirements:
- Section I: Attendance at BMCHS, in good standing (no serious disciplinary or attendance issues,) for the equivalent of one semester.
- Section II: Completion of four semesters of English prior to induction (applicants must be juniors or seniors.)
- Section III: All English courses taken at the high school level must have been Honors or AP-level.
- Section IV: The achievement of a minimum overall unweighted GPA of 3.8 and a minimum English weighted GPA of 4.25.
- Section V: Invitation to join based on eligibility and completion of the enrollment process. (students Do NOT apply)
- Section VI: Students must demonstrate an interest and skill in and dedication to the Language Arts, this will be verified by the members of the English Department and current English teacher (in addition to verifying current English grade.) If the student accepts the invitation, he/she completes a form and includes a $60 check written out to Bishop Moore Catholic.

The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. NHS serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Chapter membership not only recognizes students for their accomplishments but challenges them to develop further through active involvement in school activities and community service. Juniors and seniors with an unweighted 3.5 GPA are invited to apply, which includes completing an ANNUAL APPLICATION (seniors must re-apply) and payment of DUES. Officers meet every two weeks. All member meetings are on the first Friday morning of each month.

The National Junior Classical League was formed in 1936 and is sponsored by the American Classical League. It is an organization for junior and senior high school students enrolled in Classical Courses. It was formed to promote the study of Latin and Greek and to impart an understanding of the debt which our own culture owes to that of Classical antiquity. The NJCL Latin Honor Society is a special designation given to Junior Classical League students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and citizenship in Latin class. Qualified students are invited in October.
To be eligible for membership in the Latin Honor Society:
- students are members in good standing of the National Junior Classical League
- Good standing means being registered with both state and national organizations.
- Maintain an A average in the current Latin course (or a B in AP Latin).
- Exemplify good citizenship in the school and the community.
- Be a junior or senior enrolled in Latin IIIH or Latin IVH/AP.
Dues are $50 at induction for juniors and include membership for junior and senior years. Newly inducted seniors have dues at $25. This includes membership in the National Junior Classical League and the Florida Junior Classical League.

Bishop Moore's nationally competitive Speech & Debate team runs a variety of events in which students may enter; each having to do with public speaking and presenting an idea, argument, or theme. We compete in interscholastic tournaments as part of several leagues, and we are charter members of the National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA) which is both our national league and also the oldest and largest high school honor society in the United States. While this event is competitive, the overall mission and purpose of Speech & Debate are to help students find and create an informed and critical voice to advocate for matters that are truly important to them. While we prepare students to compete at a high level we welcome students of all ability levels to work with our team. Speech & Debate meet on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30-5 PM in Bishop Grady, Room 308.
Please feel free to reach out to Mr. McAninch if you have any questions about either the Speech & Debate Team or the NSDA Honor Society.

Quill and Scroll's purpose is to encourage and recognize individual student achievement in journalism and academics. To be a member, students must meet all of the following:
- Be at least a high school sophomore
- Must have and maintain a 3.0 unweighted grade point average or higher
- Enrolled and have produced superior work in Yearbook 1, Yearbook 2, OR Yearbook 3 Honors
- Be recommended by the Yearbook Adviser (Mrs. Chwalisz)
- Be in good standing both with discipline and attendance at Bishop Moore.
There is a one-time initiation fee of $25, a $10 fee year to year for a new pin, and seniors are responsible for ordering their cords: $15.

Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society is the only national organization for high school juniors and seniors that recognizes excellence in the field of Social Studies. Rho Kappa provides national recognition and opportunities for exploration in social studies. The principal purpose of Rho Kappa is to stimulate a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of all the academic disciplines comprising the social studies curriculum.
We will meet on the 3rd Friday of each month at 7:10 am in the cafeteria; $25 dues to become a member of Rho Kappa; Rho Kappa will be participating in. a few fundraisers to help those in need.

The Science National Honor Society was organized in 2000 and in 2005 the Science National Honor Society at Bishop Moore Catholic High School was formed. Its goal is to honor and encourage students to remain passionate about science and to become scientific thinkers who will be future leaders in the scientific industry, research, and exploration. Qualifications include an overall unweighted GPA of 3.0 with a Science unweighted GPA of 3.5. Meetings occur at a minimum of once per month and in some cases twice to include peer presentations. The SNHS participants are actively involved in peer tutoring, judging Science Fairs, and presenting or participating in peer presentations.

The Spanish Honor Society recognizes student achievement in the Spanish language to promote a continuing interest in Hispanic studies. We send individuals who meet our strict criteria a letter of invitation. For more information, please contact Ms. Aiello and Ms. Buck.

The Troupe number 5628 will further designate the Troupe name. International Thespian Honor Society membership is open to all Theatre Program members who accumulate ten Thespian points, provide 10 hours of theater-related community service hours, and participate in the two (Fall & Spring) current school year productions, as well as the ESU monologue competition and Districts; $35 for initiation. Must be junior or senior. Points ascribed to participation are based on the system published by the International Thespian Society, Educational Theatre Association, and Program Director. Active & Current Thespian Members must maintain at least 5 points and 5 hours of outside Theatre-related Community Service hours a year and participate in at least 2 Drama Club events every year in order to receive a Thespian Graduation cord their senior year. Can be earned annually or consecutively to equal the number of years since they became a member of the Troupe.

The Tri-M Music Honor Society is a program of the National Association for Music Education(NAfME), which focuses on creating future leaders in music education and music advocacy. Tri-M is the only music honor society for high school students in the country.
Admission is open to music students who meet the following criteria:
- Must carry an overall weighted GPA of 3.0.
- Must carry a 3.5 in their music classes.
- Must have completed 4 semesters of active membership in a high school music program and be currently enrolled in a performing ensemble.
- Must have completed 4 semesters enrolled in band, chorus, music theory, liturgical ensemble, or guitar class.
- Must show leadership within the music program at Bishop Moore.
- Must be a person of integrity.
24-25 Student Organizations
- ASL Club
- African American Cultural Club
- Best Buddies
- Chemistry Club
- Chess Club
- Competitive Programming
- East-Asian Cultures Club
- Fashion Club
- Finance & Entrepreneurship Club
- Franciscan Youth Club
- French Club
- Gardening Club
- Haddis Ministries
- Hippocratic Society
- Hornets for Life
- Hornet House of Representatives
- Junior Civitan
- Las Avispas
- Latin Club
- Leadership Team
- LIGHT (Lead, Inspire, Guide, Help, Teamwork)
- Little Buddies
- Marian Rosary Club
- Minecraft Club
- Model UN
- Multicultural Club
- Ping-Pong Club
- Robotics Team
- Speech & Debate Team
- Sports Psychology Club
- St. Catherine Order of Artists
- Storytellers Society
- Classical Music Society
- TEA Society

ASL Club meets to expand our ASL vocabulary outside of the classroom and foster a community of understanding for Deaf people.
ASL Club is not exclusive to ASL studnets and encourages any BMC student to join!

Best Buddies Club at BMC is dedicated to establishing a movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)..Accomplished through the pairing of MSCS students and BMC students.

The Chemistry Club is a student-led organization that fosters interest and engagement in chemistry beyond the classroom. It aims to provide a community for students to learn, explore, and connect with others who share a passion for chemistry. Clubs typically offer a variety of activities, including demonstrations, guest lectures, and community outreach programs.
Here's a more detailed look at what a chemistry club offers:
- Community: Provides a social and supportive environment for students to connect with each other and with faculty.
- Outreach: Engage in community outreach, visiting local schools or participating in science fairs to inspire a love for chemistry in younger generations.
- Professional Development: Offers opportunities for students to gain experience, network with professionals, and learn about career paths in chemistry.
- Fun and Engagement: Aims to make learning about chemistry fun and engaging through hands-on activities, games, and social events.

We explore and celebrate the cultures of East Asia by participating in social gatherings featuring movies, karaoke, eating ramen, etc. We are in touch with various East Asian communities in the Orlando area including parishes, organizations, and other schools.
We gather when the Spirit moves us and we have time away from our busy schedules to celebrate together.

Our Franciscan Youth Club is led by Mr Shade who is a Secular Franciscan. Our club is similar to YouFra an international fellowship of young people striving to follow Jesus Christ through the example of St. Francis of Assisi. In our meetings students learn about the Franciscan charism and how to apply that to our lives. All are welcome to join!

The BMCHS french club is a student-led organization that fosters interest in francophone language and culture, offering opportunities for students to practice their speaking skills, explore francophone culture, and connect with like-minded students. The club's activities involve a range of experiences, from movies after school, themed food tastings to cultural presentations. The club cultivates a sense of camaraderie among students who share a passion for francophone language and culture.

A social club for people who love plants.
Meets Thursdays from 3:30-4:30pm

We are involved in activities and projects that serve children and families in Ethiopia that lack access to basic services and have educational and health needs among other circumstances.
Our major fundraiser is "A Taste Of Ethiopia" Luncheon. Amongst our yearly activities we sponsor the Christmas meals given to several villages, send various donations and care packages, make prayers cards for families and write letters to incoming high school students, etc.

The Hippocratic Society is a student organization that promotes interest in medicine and healthcare. Its purpose is to help high school students explore medical careers, learn about health-related topics, and encourage ethical thinking in healthcare.

The Hornets for Life Club is a group of students who believes in the dignity and the value of every human life from conception to natural death and promotes this in all our activities, collections and events. We support many local organizations who are helping save lives in many ways.
“Never tire of firmly speaking out in defense of life from its conception and do not be deterred from the commitment to defend the dignity of every human person with courageous determination. Christ is with you be not afraid!” -St. John Paul II
The goal of the organization is to open the eyes, minds, and hearts of others to see those in need and to help them in whatever ways they need our help.
The mission of Hornets for Life is to raise awareness of the dignity and the value of every human life from conception to natural death.
Catholic Church teaching through all we do:
Club members have a close connection with the JMJ Pregnancy Center (Jesus Mary and Joseph Pregnancy Center) sponsoring one or two baby showers for moms in need each year and volunteering at one of JMJ’s three pregnancy centers including the organizing baby items and handing them out to new moms in need. Members work at the JMJ Gala each year in addition to leading a baby item drive each year. Members have also collected items for Share the Care for the elderly in assisted living with Alzheimer’s Disease. Hornets for Life participate in and volunteer at the Knights of Columbus Laps for Life event held at BMC each spring, raising over $100,000 to purchase 4D ultrasound machines for local pregnancy clinics.
Additionally, Hornets for Life members attend the March for Life in Saint Augustine or Ave Maria each January with some members also attending the March for Life in DC. The past few years, Hornets for Life sponsored a BMC Culture of Life Awareness week which have included: a panel discussion about the death penalty, euthanasia and bioethics, a baby shower, JMJ Pregnancy Center presentation followed by a viewing of the movie Unplanned, a human trafficking presentation as well as discussion and movie viewing of the movie Priceless, and last year the Sound of Freedom. Hornets for life members have created and walked the stations for life around our campus and then culminated our week by attending the Diocesan Mass for Life at Saint James Cathedral and last year at the Basilica of the National shrine of Mary Queen of the Universe.

The Hornet House of Representatives is Bishop Moore Catholic's Student Council. It was established in 2008 to bring all students together to create a school community. Our mission is to bring our community together while serving others in our BMC community, our local community and beyond. An important part of our mission is to teach others how to be servant leaders and to lead others to Christ.
We have representatives from every homeroom/first period, athletic team, club, honor society, and student group/committee. Each of these groups selects or votes for two representatives within their organization. Members then vote for the Speaker of the House, our school's top students representative.
Our long term purpose is to provide a sense of community for members and to share that community and support to all campus-wide activities, drives, events, games, and fundraisers, etc..Meetings are typically held once a month to share ideas and decide upon ways to support all other student organizations. There will also be meetings with smaller groups for preparation of some events or activities (class activities or events and committees for our larger school-wide events).
Some of our events include: Homecoming activities and events for the day and night (Homecoming Committee), Prom (Prom Committee), Grad Nite, Senior Night events, Halloween Party for the children of our faculty/staff/administration, organizing and leading our annual toy drive -serving several hundred families and children in need (our community brought in over 4,000 gifts 1,500 stocking stuffers and over $8,000.00 in gift cards), annual New England Snow Night (board games, video games, treats, outdoor games and16 tons of REAL snow- for BMC students, children of faculty/staff/administration, Morning Star students and Bishop Grady residents), students and faculty talent show, being in charge of children's activities for the Knights of Columbus Laps for Life and Field Day held each year at Bishop Moore Catholic. Additional activities and events are decided upon each year by students.
Some of our other collection drives include: semi-formal and formal clothing drive for local students for their Homecoming and Prom, baby item drive for the JMJ Pregnancy Center and other pregnancy centers in the local area, supporting our Diocesan collections and for our Sister Diocese/schools in the Dominican Republic as well as collection for human trafficking victims. Other fundraisers in the past have included raising money for the American Heart Association, the Independence Fund for wounded warriors, breast cancer awareness, Morning Star School, Bishop Grady Villas, Catholic Charities, Share the Care for elderly with Alzheimer's, and collections and drives for any others in need of assistance from natural disasters or other events.

We are an international club dedicated to making our community a better place. We do this through various service projects that contribute to the well-being of our fellows.
All students of Bishop Moore are invited to join us in our call to serve. We are represented throughout the world.

The Leadership Team was created in the spring of 2006 and is since then it is an integral part of our BMC and Diocesan community. These leaders are nominated each year by faculty/staff and serve as the Bishop Moore Catholic’s top ambassadors. The team is made up of sophomores, juniors and seniors who are seen as true servant leaders. These students are motivated to lead, hard-working, dedicated to their responsibilities, involved in school many activities and events, work well with peers as well as adults, and respected by peers and faculty. Students must be re-nominated each year. Leaders represent Bishop Moore Catholic at the following events (and more):
- Freshman and Transfer Orientation
- Back-to-School Night
- Middle School Tailgate
- JMJ Gala
- Open House
- Grandparents Day Celebration
- Bishop Grady Villas Harvest Ball & Harvest Ball Basket set-up
- Speech & Debate Conference
- Partner School visits at BMC and off campus
- Homecoming Alumni Reception at Football game
- Legacy Gala
- Incoming Freshmen Entrance Exams
- Diocesan Art Show at Bishop Moore
- Catholic Schools College Fair
- UCF College fair
- Parent Information Nights
- College Information Night
- Some Diocesan Conferences
- Honor Society and Awards Recognition Night
- Morning Star Fashion Show
- Incoming Freshmen Expo
- St. James Gala
- St. John Vianney Gala & Basketball Classic
- St. Charles Gala
- St. Charles tutoring and other activities/events
- St. Mary Magdalen Auction and Gala
- Various Diocesan events such as the Rite of Election Mass and other events at Mary Queen of the Universe Shrine
- The past NCEA in Orlando
- San Pedro events
- Partner school and parish events
- Baccalaureate Mass
- Graduation
- The Big Give Day…raising money through phone calls & assisting
- Alumni and other on-campus event set-up
- Catholic Charities Gala and events
- Admissions events
- Any other events on a week to week basis
- Campus Tours
- Hall of Fame Banquet

LIGHT stands for Lead Inspire Guide Help and Teamwork. Students can obtain service hours through various service projects throughout the year.

A club to provide a safe environment for students interested in the game Minecraft. The school server supports both a vanilla Minecraft experience and a modded environment. The server is white listed to only allow BMCHS students to participate along with Faculty monitors.

Model UN engages in simulations of the United Nations. Participants gain public speaking skills and learn about international relations. Meetings every Tuesday at 3:00 PM in Dr. Urban's room (Grady 408).

Students come to the ping pong club to meet like-minded students who share their passion for the game. With this shared interest, they'll have the chance to form new and meaningful friendships while expanding their social circle. It is an incredible chance to connect with others who share the students' interests!
We meet once a month after school. The co-sponsors are in the process of starting a ping pong tournament. All students are welcome to join us; there are no requirements to join the club other than to come and commit to it! The necessary tools will be provided so students do not need to bring their ball or paddle.

The BMC St. Catherine Order of Artist is a group of like minded artists serving the greater Bishop Moore community and living the Gospel in both words and actions.

The Bishop Moore Classical Music Society brings together students who love to practice and perform various styles of classical music. This club is open to all students. We also love to have pianists who can serve as accompanists for our string players and as soloists for performances. The Bishop Moore Classical Music Society puts on several concerts during the school year and works closely with local musicians and organizations to develop and exhibit the talents of our students.
The Classical Music Society meets once a week after school. There are no dues, fees, or membership requirements. Students must provide their own instruments and are encouraged to take private music lessons outside of the school environment.

T.E.A. Society Club (Teens Engaging in Action) seeks to encourage our BMC youth to get involved in initiatives that contribute to our campus and community. Our main endeavors are the BMC display in the Festival of Trees of the Orlando Museum of Art and help with the activities related to the BMC Used Apparel. As a group, we come up with other ideas/activities/opportunities that will take place throughout the school year.