Student Life

Clubs and Organizations

Bethlehem Catholic offers a wide variety of clubs and activities in which students can participate.  For additional information on any of the clubs or activities listed below, please contact the moderator or advisor listed beneath each entry.

3D Print & Design Club

Mr. Mark Wladyslawski, mwladyslawski@becahi.org
The 3D Print & Design Club aims to introduce students to the exciting and emerging field of 3D printing. Students can learn design and modelling techniques in CAD (Computer Aided
Design) programs, in particular TinkerCAD and Fusion 360. Students can also learn the skills needed to print their creations on our two 3D printers, a New Matter MOD-t and an
Original Prusa i3 MK3, as well as experience the care and maintenance of these machines.
The club is open to all students with an interest in 3D printing and computer modelling.

ACOP Filmmaking Program

Mrs. Diana Tice, dtice@becahi.org

American History Club

Mrs. Sue Stofanak, sstofanak@becahi.org
The club’s purpose is to increase the respect for American History and her citizens through guest speakers, round-table discussions and field trips. A recent example of a meeting included guest Korean and Vietnam War veterans who came and talked to the students. We have fantastic field trips that have included tours of Steel Stacks and the History of Bethlehem Museum, Washington D.C. and New York City.

Band Front

Ms. Amy Flyte, aflyte@becahi.org
The band front is an important part of the band program. Various equipment such as batons, flags, hoops, and ribbons are used to add color to our performances. Anyone can join the band front as long as they are prepared to work hard and have fun! Although no experience is necessary, members should be prepared to learn how to perform with confidence and personality.  Band front rehearses with the instrumentalists during band camp and during the scheduled band period within the school day.  The band front can be seen performing with the marching band in the fall semester and again at the Christmas and spring concerts.

Becahi Percussion Ensemble

Ms. Amy Flyte, aflyte@becahi.org
The Percussion Ensemble offers students the opportunity to study and perform on a variety of percussion instruments.  The group meets on Mondays after school starting in November and performs in concert along with Becahi’s other instrumental ensembles. Percussionists of all levels are welcome.

Becahi String Orchestra

Ms. Amy Flyte, aflyte@becahi.org

The String Orchestra offers students the opportunity to study and perform on violin, viola, cello, and double bass.  The Orchestra also welcomes classical guitar and piano players.  The group meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school starting in November and performs in concert along with Becahi’s other instrumental ensembles.  String players of all levels are welcome.

Bowling Club

Mrs. Joy Baron jbaron@becahi.org & Mrs. Melissa Magliochetti, mmagliochetti@becahi.org
The Bowling Club encourages the love of bowling for social enjoyment and competitive sport.  No previous experience is required to join.  Our team leaders and advisors will assist you in learning basic bowling techniques if you are interested in joining.  We have members of all ability levels, and we welcome everyone.

Chess Club

Mr. Robert Lichtenwalner, rlichtenwalner@becahi.org

Choir

Mrs. Rosemary Haber, choir@becahi.org
The Becahi Mass Choir is a great way to share the gift of music. Our choir provides hymns, including liturgies, anthems, and communion music, during school Masses, as well as for an annual Lessons & Carols service to celebrate the Christmas season.  Students are also encouraged to participate in the annual Diocesan Music Festival, an opportunity for students to sing both religious and secular songs in a mixed-voice concert choir.

Creative Writing Club

Mr. Edward Tabor, etabor@becahi.org

Dance Team

Ms. Olivia Miller, omiller@becahi.org

Debate Team

Ms. Sue de Sousa, sdesousa@becahi.org

Eco Club

Mrs. Cathy Schneible, cschneible@becahi.org

Engineering Team

Mr. Mark Wladyslawski, mwladyslawski@becahi.org

French Club

Mrs. Melissa Magliochetti, mmagliochetti@becahi.org

Hawk Ambassadors

Mrs. Christine Calantoni, ccalantoni@becahi.org

Information Technology

Ms. Sue de Sousa, sdesousa@becahi.org

Intramurals

Mrs. Karen Redding, kredding@becahi.org & Mr. Stephen Tomaszewski, stomaszewski@becahi.org

International Club

Ms. Sue de Sousa, sdesousa@becahi.org

Key Club

Mrs. Karen Redding, kredding@becahi.org

Literary Magazine

Ms. Oliva Miller, omiller@becahi.org

Math Club

Ms. Amy Solano, asolano@becahi.org

Medical Club

Mrs. Kelly Comber, kcomber@becahi.org

Mock Trial

Mrs. Heather Maigur, hmaigur@becahi.org
The PBA/YLD Mock Trial Competition is one of the largest in the nation, giving over 300 high school student teams from across the state of Pennsylvania the opportunity to act as lawyers and witnesses in simulated civil trials before actual judges and panels of juries. Lawyers volunteer to assist students as team advisers, scorekeepers, and regional coordinators. Each year, the winning team goes on to represent Pennsylvania in the national competition. Practices for Becahi’s Mock Trial Team begin in early October with our Law School Boot Camp and continue through to the Regional Competition, which is held between mid-January and mid-February.

Model UN

Mr. Joe DeAcetis, jdeacetis@becahi.org
Model UN is an educational simulation of the United Nations.  Students become delegates or representatives of UN member nations on various committees.  Within their committees, students present, discuss and debate resolutions, which they have written, in an attempt to solve world issues while staying true to the position of their nation.  At the conclusion of debate, resolutions are voted upon by the committee as a whole.  Committees are chaired by student moderators, who award outstanding delegates and their resolutions medals at the closing ceremony

National History Day

Mr. Stephen Tomaszewski, stomaszewski@becahi.org

National Honor Society

Ms. Debbie DeSanto, ddesanto@becahi.org

PJAS Science Fair

Mr. Mark Wladyslawski, mwladyslawski@becahi.org

Peer Listener Group

Mrs. Kathy Henry, khenry@becahi.org
Peer Listening is here to help students by discussing any issue of concern with them. Meetings take place one one-on-one with upperclassmen who are trained and ready to help fellow students. Peer Listeners also participate in a mentoring program, checking in with new students at Becahi several times throughout the year. In addition, the group participates in multiple community service projects. Applications are distributed in the spring. Each applicant must be a rising sophomore, junior, or senior student, undergo an interview process, and attend the training program. To meet with a peer listener, contact Mrs. Henry or stop by her office in freshman hall.

Photography Club

Ms. Olivia Miller, omiller@becahi.org

Pro-Life Group

Mrs. Heather Maigur, hmaigur@becahi.org
The Pro-Life Group of Bethlehem Catholic High School is a student-led organization that promotes the value and dignity of every human life, from conception to natural death. Through the Pro-Life Group, students seek to educate their peers on contemporary life issues, advocate for pro-life causes, and partner with local organizations that support and serve those in need. Some of the group’s activities include attending the state and national Marches for Life, hosting baby supply drives for local crisis pregnancy centers, organizing pro-life speakers and educational events, and fundraising for local organizations that care for families in need. The mission of the Pro-Life Group of Bethlehem Catholic is to faithfully, intentionally, and prayerfully build up a culture of life in our school community and in society at large.

Prom Committee

Mrs. Christine Calantoni, ccalantoni@becahi.org

Psychology Club

Mrs. Melissa Magliochetti, mmagliochetti@becahi.org

Retreat Program

Fr. Stephan Isaac, sisaac@becahi.org

Robotics Club

Mr. Raymond Klebs, rklebs@becahi.org

Scholastic Scrimmage

Ms. Sarah Kaczor, skaczor@becahi.org

Science Olympiad

Mrs. Kelly Comber, kcomber@becahi.org

Strategy & Tactics (Board Game) Club

Mr. Mark Wladyslawski, mwladyslawski@becahi.org

Student Council

Mrs. Melissa Magliochetti, mmagliochetti@becahi.org

The Movement

Ms. Ciara Harris, charris@becahi.org

Yearbook

Ms. Olivia Miller, omiller@becahi.org 
Yearbook is an elective course open to juniors and seniors.  It is a student-led class that meets every day for a full period.  The yearbook staff is in charge of brainstorming, implementing, taking pictures, and creating the entire yearbook for the students of Becahi.  There are usually two editors who lead the staff.  Current juniors seeking a leadership role as Editor for the yearbook should speak with Ms. Miller to express interest.