Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools

St. John Berchmans Catholic School
947 Jordan St.
Shreveport, LA 71101

ph: (318) 221-6005
fax: (318) 425-0648

Student Organizations


 Student Council

Purpose
  • We model the appropriate behavior and Christian morals needed to help guide St. John Berchmans School into excellence.
  • We offer the principal helpful, practical and creative ideas  and suggestions concerning Spirit Days and other festivities.
  • We plan for "Student of the Month" Awards and display boards.
  • We lead the school in prayer and pledge during morning assemblies.
Meeting Times -  Thursdays 3:30 - 4:00 pm

Officers for 2009-2010
Sponsor - Mrs. Katie Sciba
President - Andy Nguyen
Vice President - Tori Brooks
Secretary - Caroline Vanchiere 
Treasurer - Anna Brocato
8th Rep. - Joshua Mangum, Victoria Nguyen
7th Rep. - Ayanna Harvey, Trevor Stevens
6th  Rep.- Coco Edwards, Noah Stafford
5th Rep. -  Heaven McCallum, Angela Nguyen

 

Yearbook

Officers for 2009-2010
Sponsor - Mrs. Richelle DeCuir
Student Editor - Julia Vanchiere
Financial Officer - Tori Brooks
  • Meeting times are Thursdays
  • Each student is required to develop pages including pictures, stories, and surveys completed by deadlines.
  • Yearbook members sell business and recognition ads to decrease the yearbook cost to students.
  • Students attend a creative workshop held by Jostens during summer.

Altar Servers

Athletics (click for website) Girls Basketball Schedule

Cheer

Squads
Varsity (Grades 6-8)
Jr.Varsity (Grades 4-5)

Activities
The cheerleaders will perform and aid in spirit activities at St. John Berchmans Catholic School. These activities include the following:

  • Practices
  • Pep Rallies (Spirit Days)
  • Football  and Basketball Games
  • Special Events
  • Fundraiser

Coaches
Amy Simon (Var.) - asimon@sjbcathedralschool.org
Soni Mangum (JV) - sonimangum@yahoo.com

Guardian Angels

Mr. Jim Yatcko - jyatcko@sjbcathdralschool.org 

National Junior Beta

Mission Statement
The purpose of The National Beta Club shall be to promote the ideals of character, service and leadership among elementary and secondary school students, to reward meritorious achievement and to encourage and assist stuidents in continuing their education after high school.
Meeting Times - Friday 3:30 - 4:00 pm
Requirements for Membership:
Jr. BETA Meetings are on Thursdays 3 - 3:45pm
1. Grade Levels: Grades 6-8
2. Scholastic: GPA of 94%
3. Cost:  Dues  $13.00
4. Service
5. Good Conduct
6. Honor Code
7. Faculty Approval
Officers for 2009-2010
Sponser - Mrs. Barbara Funk
President – Rachel Bonk
Vice-President – Andy Nguyen
Secretary - Julianne Raney
Treasurer - Chris Fenton
Chaplain -  Julia Vanchiere
Parlimentarian - Joshua Mangum
Recorder -Tori Brooks
See Mrs. Funk's website for gel candle order forms.

Science Olympiad

St. John's Olympiad team competes in the Olympiad Tournament in the spring. 

Mission: To promote and improve student interest and to improve the quality of K-12 science education throughout the nation.

  • To bring science to life, to show how science works, to emphasize problem solving aspects of science and understanding of science concepts.
  • To develop teamwork and cooperative learning strategies among students.
  • To make science education more exciting.
  • To promote high levels of achievement and commitment to excellence.

Meeting Times: Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:30 pm

2006-2007 - Regionals 2nd Place, two 1st place 
                     medals at State

2007-2008 - Regionals 1st Place, State 4th Place,
                     Greenhill Invitational - Spirit Award  
                     and medals

2008-2009 - Greenhill Invitational - Spirit Award
                        and 6 medals won
                     Regionals 1st Place
                     State Competition 1st Place
                     Attendance at National Competition in
                     Augusta, GA

   

                 

St. John Berchmans Catholic School
947 Jordan St.
Shreveport, LA 71101

ph: (318) 221-6005
fax: (318) 425-0648