Student Honors National Honor Society Led by Mrs. Miranda Gillam, National Honor Society members are not only scholars, they are giving as well. Collectively, the thirty-eight members are on a mission to change their school and home communities. This year, under the guidance of five student-elected officers, NHS contributed over $2,400 to local and state charities, rounding out the year by collecting hygiene items to donate to a local homeless shelter. Through these experiences, NHS members develop a key principle – changing the world is possible if one is willing to give selflessly of their time and talent, to work with a genuine heart and to be kind.
Student Council With Mr. Mark Clifford’s leadership, Bishop Dunne Student Council gives students an opportunity to create an everlasting high school experience they can reflect upon for years to come. Students learn leadership skills and may run for class officer positions, and brainstorm and implement ideas and activities for the student body. Activities sponsored by Student Council include spirit week, homecoming, Homeless for a Night, Christmas toy drive, canned food drives, Sadie Hawkins Dance, talent show and the beloved faculty versus student Family Feud.
Latinos Unidos Under the direction of Dr. Diana Torres, Latinos Unidos works to unify and strengthen the Latino culture at Bishop Dunne Catholic School. Through its teaching, members develop and foster community by offering time and skills as volunteers and by promoting and advancing understanding of Hispanic heritage and culture. Middle and high school students of all ethnicities are welcome.
Student Ambassadors Led by Mrs. Patty Salazar-Martel and Mr. Devin Nguyen, Bishop Dunne Student Ambassadors represent the school through various volunteer opportunities and events, including Open House, the Bishop Dunne 100 Dinner, GeoTech, the Literary Festival, donor luncheons and school tours for prospective families. This year’s Student Ambassadors was comprised of 36 members, and included seniors, juniors and sophomores. Student Ambassadors maintain a high level of professionalism and maturity, provide guidance to their peers, and advance the mission of Bishop Dunne in many positive ways. 10
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