Extra Curricular Activities
Good Counsel houses 39, very diverse, extra curricular activities. They range in purpose. Some are intended for service and some are intended for those with joint hobbies.
Guitar Club The Guitar Club, a relatively new club at Good Counsel, has risen to success throughout the school. The club was created by students who wanted the opportunity to play guitar together. Recently, they have graced the community with performances at Large Communities and, in combination with the long-boarding club, a "Jam Sesh" on the front lawn of the school.
Speech and Debate Team The Speech and Debate Team, an old club at Good Counsel, had been revived and has been a strong force in the Washington Arlington Catholic Forensic League (WACFL). The team was revived by Asst. Principal Chuck Ehrman who also serves as the current head coach. The team is also coached by Randy Mackiewicz, Colleen McNamara, and Dick Metrey. In 2011, the team won its 4th consecutive league championship, defeating teams from Maryland, Virginia, and DC. The Team has also been invited to participate in the Grand National Tournament with other top speakers across the country. The team also travels to many invitational tournaments including the Villager tournament at St. Joseph's University, the Sunvitational in Florida, and the Harvard Invitational tournament.
Diversity Awareness Good Counsel sponsors a Black Student Association, Latino Students Association, International Student Association which focus and promoting awareness and educating others about the different cultures that make up the school. This emphasis on diversity culminates on the yearly 'Culture Day' on which different groups get to perform showing off their culture. Good Counsel also hosts a spectrum club (formerly GSA) which focuses on issues involving sexual orientation which is an integral part of the schools Falcon Challenge
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