Participation in co-curricular activities gives students many opportunities to apply what they are learning in class to a broader arena. Students gain learning and leadership experiences, and, in some cases, academic credit.
Student Leadership
Associated Student Body
(ASB) HNA's
student government is led by elected officers and representatives who plan
assemblies, dances, speakers, fundraisers, and other special events. All
registered students are part of the student body and receive an ASB card.
Campus Ministry and Community (CMC) Elected officers and representatives plan liturgies, retreats, and community service projects for the school.
Sport and Spirit (S&S) Elected officers and representatives promote sports and foster school spirit.
Homeroom Representatives Homerooms elect student representatives to ASB, CMC, and S&S. Representatives also serve on their respective Class Boards.
Class Leadership Students in each grade elect two Co-Class Presidents to lead their Class Board, which is made up of the ASB, CMC, and S&S representatives from their grade level. There are four Class Boards: ninth grade, tenth grade, eleventh grade, and twelfth.
Student Ambassadors Members of this honorary organization represent the school at its public functions. Chosen for their interpersonal skills, Ambassadors host school events and promote the traditions of the Academy.
Peer Mentors Selected eleventh-and twelfth-graders work in teams to assist with the ninth graders' transition into high school and facilitate avenues of communication among all students.
Clubs
Ani-Mayhem
Celebrates and shares the love of Japanese animation.
Drama Club
Open to all students interested in drama - on and offstage - and in attending
local performances.
Earth Service Corps
Dedicated to preserving the environment. The YMCA is an outside sponsor.
Equestrian Club
Open to all horse-lovers for sharing equine experiences, pictures, magazines,
and movies.
French Club
Explores French culture and seeks opportunities to speak the language.
International Thespian Society
An honorary group for students with demonstrated achievements in theatre arts..
Investment Club
Members focus on achieving financial well-being through budgeting,
investing, banking, and fiscal planning.
JETS (Junior Engineering
Technical Society)
An introduction to engineering professionals, careers, and projects.
Junior State of
America
Participants discuss political issues and enter competitions.
Knitting Knerds
Knitting and handcraft projects, both for personal use and for those in need in
the community.
Knowledge Bowl
Members use general and specific knowledge in quick-response
competitions.
Multicultural
Student Union (MSU)
Open to all students. Educates the student body about diversity issues and
cultures. MSU also includes the
Asian/Pacific Islander Focus Group (API),
Black Student Union (BSU),
El Movemiento de
Mujeres Hispanas (MMH), and
Middle Eastern Student Union
(MESU).
National Honor
Society
Promotes
scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Eligibility begins second
semester of sophomore year.
Speech and Debate
Team
Provides experience in public speaking and debate through participation in
competitions.
Student Newspaper,
The Dome
Covers life at HNA, and invites students to submit articles and art.
Students Protecting
Friends (SPF)
Fosters awareness of responsible choices and safe behavior among studnets,
and assists with the HNA Peace and Justice program.
Walt’s Club
For students interested in watching and studying Disney animation films.
Athletics
All students are encouraged to try out for any of
HNA’s eleven sports. Nine compete in the AAA
Seattle Metropolitan League, crew and lacrosse are club sports. Crew, cross country, swimming and track
offer no-cut teams, and most other sports have junior varsity and “C” teams for
new or less experienced participants.
HNA sports include:
| Fall | Crew, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Volleyball | |
| Winter | Basketball, Swimming | |
| Spring | Crew, Lacrosse, Softball, Tennis, Track & Field |
Performing Arts
Drama:
Fall Play
A drama or a
comedy. Auditions
required.
New Works A
festival of
student written and directed plays held in the
spring. Auditions required.
Winter Musical Presented by drama and music students
in late
spring. Auditions required.
TheatreSports An annual improvisational acting
competition.
Music:
Concert Choir
Open to all students, the concert choir
meets before
school and performs at school, community, and some
competitive events.
Vocal Ensemble
A small,
auditioned group meets daily as a class and
performs
at school, community,
and competitive
events.
Jazz Band
Open to all students, this group meets before school.
Chamber Ensemble
This group
features strings and woodwinds, and meets
before school.
Orchestra
The orchestra combines with the Chamber Ensemble,
and meets before school.
Instrumental
Groups Groups such as the flute choir are formed in
accordance with student interest.
Private
Lessons Instruction in voice and most
instruments is available
for an additional fee.
semester.
Special Programs/Classes
Community Service
As part of HNA’s theology
program, all students volunteer with agencies, schools, and churches throughout
the community.
International Travel
Students have
opportunities to travel to other countries on trips organized by the
International Language or other departments.
Yearbook, Excalibur
Students produce the
school annual. Class; application required.
Special Events
Liturgies
Monthly Masses are held at nearby St. Joseph
Church.
Retreats
Each grade has an annual day-long,
off-campus Class Retreat. 11th-graders may attend one of two weekend Search retreats.
Peace and Justice Day
Presentations, workshops, and service
opportunities educate students about social justice issues.
Career Day
Students in grades 9-11 attend workshops at HNA on a wide range of
careers.
Father/Daughter Dance
Mother/Daughter Luncheon
Long-time traditions, these events offer “quality
time”––and lots of fun!––for students and parents/guardians.
School Dances
HNA hosts a Back to School Dance, Homecoming Dance, Winter Ball, Spring
Dance, Last Chance Dance, and Junior and Senior Proms. HNA joins with O’Dea High School
for several casual dances.
Development Opportunities
Student Fundraisers:
Jogathon
Students jog for funds for the HNA
athletic program.
Candy Sale
Funds raised generally provide items specifically for student use.