Academic Activities

Academic Challenge: Moderator: Mr. Johnson - A team of students represents the school in a general knowledge competition on the state level. Click here for their webpage.

Chess Club: Moderator: Mr. M. Kegelman - The purpose of this organization is to provide instruction and competition in chess. During the year as a team, the club's members compete against each other and other schools in the area.

Ecology Club: Moderator: Mr. Szaroleta - The club meets to discuss critical ecological issues and hear addresses from area scientists involved in the protection of the environment. Club members and their moderator assume responsibility to monitor a stretch of Brandywine Creek in association with the Stream Watch program.

Language Honor Societies: Moderator: Mrs. Hornyak - Salesianum has certified chapters of the national honor societies of three languages: La Societe Honoraire de Francais (French), Delta Epsilon Phi (German), and La Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica (Spanish). Students may apply for membership after completing at least three years of a particular language. 

Mathletes: Moderator: Mr. M. Kegelman and Mr. D. Kegelman - This club provides an open opportunity for mathematically exceptional students to compete in a highly structured state-wide math league.

Mock Trial: Moderator: Mr. Tischler - Under the direction of state and municipal legal officials and in conjunction with the National Law-Related Educational Association, students compete with other schools in trials held in actual court rooms, preparing case briefs, and learning the details of the legal profession in an interactive, authentic context.

Model United Nations: Moderator: Fr. Vannicola, OSFS - Exposing students to the issues of justice, peace, and global awareness, this organization competes with other schools locally, regionally, and nationally in structured debates and conferences. Fr. Hurley, OSFS coaches the Model United Nations team.

National Honor Society: Moderators: Mrs. Gardner and Mrs. Marston - Salesianum's Honor Society (De Sales Chapter) is a certified chapter of the National Honor Society. The privilege of membership in the Society is extended to juniors and seniors who have in the previous year(s) compiled a suitable record of academic achievement, character, leadership, and service. Click here for their webpage.

Science Olympiad: Moderator: Mrs. Bray - Science Olympiad members take tests, answer science questions, build equipment, and attempt to solve individual or team problems at an annual Olympiad held in Delaware.

Young Democrats: Moderator: Mr. Mieczkowski – A club for those students interested in political issues and identify with the Democratic Party. Young Democrats receive first-hand experience in campaigns and elections, grassroots organizing, fundraising and candidate elective office.

Young Republicans: Moderator: Mr. Quinn – A club for those students interested in political issues and identify with the Republican Party.