Saint John Vianney Regional School CYO Activities & Academics

In addition to a number of competitive and intramural sports programs, the SJV CYO program sponsors a variety of activities and events.

Cub Scouts Troop 74

St. John Vianney sponsors Cub Scout Troop 74. We are a member of the Trexler District of the Mini Trails Council. The Dens and Pack meet on scheduled Wednesday evenings at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena Parish Activity Center.

School Play

Each year a musical production is performed by the 8th grade students of the St. John Vianney Regional School. The play is normally held sometime in November with performances on a Thursday, Friday, and Sunday evening. A special performance is also held for the school children. The troupe will use the fine theater facilities at the Walson Center.

Spelling Bee

The Spelling Bee is open to children in grades six through eight. Children are required to correctly spell words to remain in the competition. The event usually proceeds though several rounds until there is a single "spelling champion" from each grade (may be boy or girl). Winners proceed to the District 2 CYO competition and can advance from there to state-wide and national competitions.

Declamation Contest

This contest is available to children in seventh and eighth grades. Students memorize and recite a speech that is at least 4 minutes long but not to exceed 7 minutes. There are girls and boys competitions in which each participant must perform the speech twice, to different sets of judges. Winners proceed to the District 2 CYO competition and can advance from there to state-wide and national competitions.

MathCounts Competition

MathCounts promotes student interest in mathematics by making math achievement as challenging, exciting and prestigious as a school sport. At the beginning of each school year, the MathCounts Foundation provides a complimentary copy of its School Handbook and other materials to middle schools across the country. Teachers and volunteers use these materials to coach student "Mathletes," as part of in-class instruction or as an extracurricular activity.

After several months of coaching, St. John Vianney Regional School selects students to compete individually or as part of a team at Central Catholic High School in February with winners progressing to state competitions in March. Results at the state level determine the top f our individuals and top coach who earn the opportunity to represent their state or overseas team at the national finals. trip to represent their state at the national finals in May. At all levels, MathCounts motivates students to do well in math and recognizes them for their achievements.

Academic Bowl

In the Academic Bowl, teams are pitted against each other challenged to answer questions on diverse topics like english, math, history, science, and geography. St. John Vianney Regional School fields a team of boys and girls from sixth through eighth grades. Our team consists of a captain and five teammates with one alternate.

Children are selected from sixth and seventh grades in order to gain experience than can be an advantage to a seasoned eighth grade participant. A single winning team from District 2 competes in a diocesan wide competition.

Allentown Central Catholic Music and Writing Competitions

ACCHS sponsors Music and Writing competitions for students in grades 4 through 8. The Music competition is held at Central Catholic HS and features vocal and instrumental events segmented by age group. The students perform a musical number several times before different judges. SJV holds a preliminary competition to determine who will represent the school.

The Writing competition is also segmented into age groups. Children write original poetry or prose pieces that are submitted to a judging committee. In both the Music and Writing competitions, winners are brought to ACCHS for a day of recognition and an opportunity to perform or read their composition.

Science Fair

The Lehigh Valley Science and Engineering Fair takes place each year in March on the campus of Lehigh University. The CYO sponsors students in grades 6 through 8. The mission statement of the fair is to increase awareness in the areas of mathematics, science, technology, engineering, and motivate students to pursue careers in these fields. Students may enter as individuals or in teams with not more than 3 participants. Winners are eligble to compete in the Delaware Valley Science Fair and if successful, proceed to the Intel International Science & Engineering Fair.