Achieve A Well-Rounded Education With Co-curriculars

At Oldenburg Academy, over 90% of students participate in athletics and/or co-curricular activities. Participation in these groups is a great way for students to make new friends and achieve a well-rounded education. Check out the following co-curricular activities available at OA. There's something for everyone!

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Academic Team

Competes against Cincinnati and Indianapolis schools
Moderator: Mrs. Julie Wenning
jwenning@oldenburgacademy.org

Academy Ambassadors

Promotes the school through various activities such as speaking at middle schools, providing tours at Open House, serving as hosts to shadow students, and participating in the Freshmen Picnic.
Moderator: Mrs. Annette Hunger
hunger@oldenburgacademy.org

Academy Singers

Auditions are open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors
Moderator: Mrs. Elizabeth Beiersdorfer
beiersdo@oldenburgacademy.org

Adopt-A-Sis

Students ‘adopt’ a Sister of St. Francis on campus – sharing time and lunch
Moderator: Mr. Andrew Jendraszak
ajendraszak@oldenburgacademy.org

Art Club

Provides the school with special art projects throughout the year
Moderator: Mrs. Diana Brunsman

Book Club

Promotes the enjoyment of reading through discussion of literature - old and new
Moderator: Mrs. Janey Stephens
stephens@oldenburgacademy.org

Campus Ministry

Helps plan and facilitate service projects, student retreats, and worship services and promotes a Catholic presence and Franciscan spirituality on campus. Campus Ministry sponsors the March for Life trip to Washington, DC as well as the spring break mission trip to Cincinnati, which is organized by the Cincinnati based Franciscans for the Poor.
Moderator: Mr. Andrew Jendraszak
ajendraszak@oldenburgacademy.org

Dare to Dance Ballroom Dancing Club

This club gives students the opportunity to learn how to ballroom dance as well as meet high school students from all over Southeastern Indiana. All members who do not go to Oldenburg Academy must complete the 2011-2012 Dare to Dance permission form.
Moderator: Mrs. Deborah Whitehair
dwhitehair@oldenburgacademy.org

Drama Club

Students perform productions throughout the year. The group provides an opportunity for creative expression in theater arts, both on and off-stage.
Moderator: Ms. Therese Zins
theresezins@yahoo.com 

National Honor Society

Students apply and are selected by faculty. Membership is open to qualified juniors and seniors who meet academic, leadership, service and character criteria. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 is required. NHS students offer tutoring to all area students in first through eighth grade. Tutoring runs from October until the end of April on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:15 pm in room 104. Peer tutoring is also available for OA students during that time.
NHS Tutoring Permission Form
Moderator: Mrs. Charlene Weberding
weberding@oldenburgacademy.org

National Thespian Society

Students who take their dramatic talents to the highest form are eligible for membership based on points earned through theatrical events
Moderator: Mrs. Deborah Whitehair
dwhitehair@oldenburgacademy.org

OA Today News Production

Produces live daily announcements
Moderator: Mr. Jonathon Maple
jmaple@oldenburgacademy.org

Recyclones

Students committed to preserving our resources by recycling
Moderator: Mr. Andrew Jendraszak
ajendraszak@oldenburgacademy.org

Student Athletic Directors

Assist the athletic department with various duties
Moderator: Mr. Tim Boyle
tboyle@oldenburgacademy.org

Student Council (STUCO)

Student governing body – elected positions
Moderator: Mrs. Amy Grills
agrills@oldenburgacademy.org

Tri-M Music Honor Society

Recognizing leadership and excellence in music
Moderator: Mrs. Elizabeth Beiersdorfer
beiersdo@oldenburgacademy.org