Overview
Achieve A Well-Rounded Education With Co-Curriculars
At Oldenburg Academy, over 90% of students participate in athletics and/or co-curricular activities.
Becoming involved at OA will not only look great on a college application, but will help build relationships with classmates, teachers, and community members.
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!
Oldenburg Academy offers opportunities for all students to be involved in Campus Ministry,
Fine Arts and Co-Curriculars. From being a class officer, to leading a retreat group, or playing an instrument in the OA Orchestra, every student will
find his or her niche.
Offerings
Academic Team
Compete in the Indiana Academic Super Bowl Senior Division against schools throughout the state of Indiana. This is a mulit-disciplinary team competition focused on annual themed research topics.
Moderator: Mr. Justin Hartman
jhartman@oldenburgacademy.org
Academy Ambassadors
Promote 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: Mr. Abe Streator
abestreator@oldenburgacademy.org
Academy Singers
Auditions are open to all grades.
Moderator: Mr. Brian Knueven
bknueven@oldenburgacademy.org
Adopt-A-Sis Club
Students ‘adopt’ a Sister of St. Francis on campus – sharing time and lunch.
Moderator: Mrs. Debbie Gregg & Ms. Sydney Bauman
dgregg@oldenburgacademy.org
Archery Club
The archery club is an after school club. We practice two or three times per week and we compete in 5 - 10 competitions in the Southeastern Indiana area. Whether you've done archery before, or never touched a bow, you are welcome to join. We are flexible for those who are involved in other aports. We have the traditional bullseye and 3-d animal targets that we practice and compete with. The season starts in November/December and we practice and compete up until the state competition in March. We host two 3-d competitions during the season. In the 2026 season the OA yeam qualified for and competed in the National 3-d competition in Louisville Kentucky.
Moderator: Mr. David Jensen
djenson@oldenburgacademy.org
Art Club
Provides the school with special art projects throughout the year.
Moderator: Mrs. Anna Hudepohl
tmurphy@oldenburgacademy.org
Book Club
Promotes the enjoyment of reading through discussion of literature - old and new.
Moderator: Ms. Helen Yane
hyane@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: Mrs. Debbie Gregg & Ms. Sydney Bauman
dgregg@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: Mrs. Morgan Straber
Oldenburg Academy Innovation Council
Moderator: Mr. Jason Walke
jwalke@oldenburgacademy.org
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 peer tutoring for OA students.
Moderator: Mrs. Jenny Schneider
jschneider@oldenburgacademy.org
Pickleball Club
Play pickleball after school with your classmates.
Moderator: Mrs. Debbie Gregg
dgregg@oldenburgacademy.org
Student Council (STUCO)
Student governing body – elected positions
Moderator: Mrs. Debbie Gregg & Ms. Sydney Bauman
hyane@oldenburgacademy.org