Catalina Trojan Booster Club (for Parents)

The Catalina Trojan Booster Club was created to provide support to our student Athletes, athletic teams, coaches, trainer and staff members. Historically, the funds raised by the club have been used to cover such expenses as sending our student athletes and coaches to camps and clinics, CPR, and First Aid Training classes.  In addition, we have purchased athletic equipment for the teams and a heart defibrillator for use on campus for the school's trainer.  The Booster Club offers scholarships, Trojan Awards, $500.00 each, for a senior male and female athlete each year.   

The Snack Bar is our main source of fund raising.  Parents volunteer their time to open and run the Snack Bar after school and during numerous athletic events held at Catalina. We also sell Spirit Wear and Spirit Items throughout the year.   Any parent can join the Booster Club.  There are no dues to pay. The club meets in the Gym Lobby on the first Monday of the month at 6:30 pm.

Chess Club

The Trojan Chess Club is open to any student interested and meets Wednesdays after school, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the library. For further information, contact Catalina librarian and club sponsor Kate Gallion.

Class of 2013

The Class of 2013 hosted Catalina’s Annual Winter Semi-formal on 12/11/10 at the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center.  About 150 students danced and had fun.  Sophomores are also planning fundraising activities for this Spring including Valentines and St. Patrick’s Day bake sales and setting up restaurant fund-raising nights.  Their goal is to have a facility picked out for next year’s Prom before school ends. For meeting times and locations, please contact sponsor Michelle Gonzalez.

Food Education and Service Training (FEAST)

Catalina Advanced culinary students incorporate the FCCLA organization.  All students in the advanced classes are members of our FEAST Club and FCCLA (Family, Careers and Community Leaders of America).  Our meetings are during class time with the class officers meeting after school or at lunch.  The purpose of our club is to promote leadership skills and develop professional culinary skills.  Our FCCLA program includes activities that support leadership skills, community service, fundraising and social interaction.  We participate in the FCCLA Fall leadership conference in Phoenix, regional competitions and activities and the State Culinary Competition.  We train for the FCCLA State Competition in teams after school.

Our club also participates in the Hospitality Careers Day at the El Conquistador Resort, and the Pima Community College/Chefs’ Association culinary open house. We also compete in the Tucson Meet Yourself Iron Chef competition.

Club members have the opportunity to participate in the Careers through Culinary Arts Program for scholarship money.  Our members have earned over $340,000 in scholarship money since 1998. 

For more information, contact co-sponsors Rebecca Yim or Stacie Rios.

Finding Our Voice Club

The Finding Our Voice Club meets after school on Thursdays in Room M219. We have just published the Spring, 2011 edition of our annual publication Finding My Voice. To get your copy for only $6, stop by Room M219 or contact Ms. Kasper: julie.kasper@tusd1.org.

Club Mission Statement: The Catalina Magnet High School Finding Our Voice Multicultural, Multilingual Club exists as proof that immigrants and refugees can overcome their hardships, get along, and be active participants in their new homeland. We focus on developing self-expression and responsibility while sharing our stories and cultures with others to build a community of love and respect.

Finding Voice Project work is posted at The Finding Voice Project. For more information, please contact club sponsor Julie Kasper.

Future Business Leaders of America

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is the largest and oldest business student organization in the world!  The mission of FBLA is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. Our chapter is concentrating on community service and organizes two school-wide collections:  “Stuff-a-Sack” and “Fill-a-Closet”.  These activities help the less fortunate by putting food on their tables at Thanksgiving and providing clothing to those who may need it.  We will be participating in the FBLA Fall Leadership Conference and the Pursue the Passion Conferences in Phoenix.

Participants in FBLA are also part of Link Crew, a high school transition program that welcomes freshmen and makes them feel comfortable throughout the first year of their high school experience.

For more information, contact sponsor Connie Lawson.

Gay Straight Alliance (GSA)

Catalina's Gay Straight Alliance welcomes all students and meets every Thursday in M114 at 2:45. We provide a safe space for students to meet regularly, connect with peers and practice self expression. The GSA participates in annual leadership conferences in conjunction with other GSA's in the area, participates in action days such as April's Day of Silence, the Safe Space project. We collaborate with community groups such as Wingspan and EON to provide resources for all students. We actively strive to reduce bullying and violence in public schools and to make school a safe place for all students. For more information, please contact club sponsor Jennifer Johnson.

Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)

Catalina’s chapter of Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) took part in leadership training in late October.  In January, they held their first Annual Toiletry/Personal Hygiene Product Drive for the Catalina Wellness Center.  They were able to collect personal hygiene products that Catalina students and families in-need may use.  In March, they attended the Annual A.T. Still University Cadaver Lab fieldtrip in Mesa, to work on their sports medicine skills. For meeting times and locations, please contact sponsor Michelle Gonzalez.

National Honor Society

The Catalina chapter of the National Honor Society is dedicated to upholding the values and academics of the national organization. We recognize the achievement of each of our members and provide opportunities for them to do service work in the community as well as raise the visibility of the organization. We meet every other Thursday after school in Mr. Price's room. For more information, contact sponsor Elliott Price.

Republic of Gamers and Universal Entertainment

The Republic of Gamers and Universal Entertainment meets on Fridays from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in room N100. Meetings are a place for gamers to meet, play and have fun. Members participate in console gaming, PC gaming and Indie board games. Interested parties can contact Mrs. Pawson or Alex Castro for more details.

SkillsUSA Club

SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled work force. SkillsUSA helps each student excel. The SkillsUSA motto is: Preparing for leadership in the world of work.
The Club will participate in four major Skills events each year: Fall Leadership Training, Regional Skills Competition, State Skills Competition, and (if we qualify) National Skills Competition. In addition, club members will participate in projects around the school and service project in the community using trade skills they develop in Construction Trades classes and in SkillsUSA meetings.

SkillsUSA is a student led organization. Leaders for the 2011-2012 school year will be elected this spring to be ready to take office in fall 2011. Meetings will be held in the Construction Trades building on the second Thursday of each month right after school. Mr. Jack Draper is the advisor.