| ACT-SO |
| Sponsor: Lilly Greenlee |
| Day: TBD |
| Time: TBD |
| Location: TBD |
| Contact#: 301-601-4652 |
| Description: What is ACT-SO? ACT-SO is a national NAACP program often referred to as an “Olympics of the Minds”. This competition is designed to encourage, develop, and recognize high academic and artistic excellence among African America high school students. It connects African-American students with adult members of the community who mentor them in developing the goals and confidence. |
| How does ACT-SO work? Students who chose to participate in ACT-SO work with a community member, teacher, or other adult to develop projects in up to three of ACT-SO categories (Sciences, Humanities, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, and Business) that adhere to the ACT-SO guidelines and criteria. Students present their projects at the local ACT-SO competition. At this time, judges, who are experts in their fields, provide students with constructive feedback. Winners are selected in each category. Top local winners qualify to compete in the National ACT-SO competition, where they will have an opportunity to make new friends, further develop their skills, and compete for the gold, silver, and bronze medals, scholarship funds, and other prizes. |
| How can I learn more? To learn more about ACT-SO, visit the website http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/Departments/actso/ |
| Requirements: This program is offered to all African American High School students currently enrolled at Northwest HS
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| Ambassadors NWHS |
| Sponsor: Stacey Reilly and Colby Nagl |
| Day: Tuesday |
| Time: Lunch |
| Location: Auditorium |
| Contact: 301-601-4641 |
| Description: The Northwest High School Ambassadors is an enthusiastic group of almost 200 sophomores, juniors, and seniors that exemplifies excellence in academics, pride in the school, and commitment to serving others. During the school year, these students serve as mentors to the incoming freshmen class, guides during NWHS functions, volunteers at community service projects, and assistants to the faculty and staff of Northwest. The Ambassadors hold a yearly prom dress fundraiser and utilize these funds to assist the Germantown community. The Ambassadors meet each Tuesday during lunch with their faculty sponsors Mrs. Reilly & Mrs. Nagl to plan activities that support and enrich the NWHS community. |
| Requirements: Interested students complete an application in April of the year prior to membership and begin service in June.
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| National Art Honor Society |
| Sponsor: Katherine Hess and Lorrie Moten |
| Day: Wednesday |
| Time: Lunch/Monthly |
| Location: Room 178 |
| Contact: 301-601-4628 |
| Student President/Leader Name: Grace Choung |
| Description: The National Art Honor Society is a program specifically for high school students, for the purpose of inspiring and recognizing those students who have shown an outstanding ability in art. The NAHS strives to aid members in working toward the attainment of the highest standards in art areas, and to bring art education to the attention of the school and community. |
| Requirements: Students must meet the criteria listed in the society’s Bylaws, and have their portfolios approved by the staff sponsors. Dues also must be paid on time.
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| Badminton Club |
| Sponsor: Mark Maradei |
| Day: Wednesday |
| Time: Lunch/Weekly |
| Location: Main Gym |
| Contact#: 301-601-4656 |
| Description: Badminton Club |
| Requirements: Must be academically eligible and dressed appropriately to play with tennis shoes. |
| Band (Marching) |
| Sponsor: Kevin Rouse |
| Day: Monday and Thursday |
| Time: 6-9 pm |
| Location: Lower Parking Lot |
| Contact#: 301-601-4654 |
| Description: Marching Band is a competitive organization that travels all through Maryland and competes against other marching bands in like groups, which are determined by the size of the band. The band is also put together to support the football team during home football games. The marching band is made up of flute, clarinet, alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, mellophone, baritone, tuba, percussion, and color guard. |
| Requirements: Must be in an instrumental music class, except for color guard. Must attend all practices, competitions, and games. Must hold a 2.0 or higher grade point average. |
| Biotechnology Student Association |
| Sponsor: Dina Link |
| Day: TBD (Generally, first Thursday of the Month) |
| Time: Lunch period |
| Location: Room 378 |
| Contact#: 301-601-4672 |
| Description: The student-run club for members of the Academy of Biotechnology. This group plans and organizes fundraisers, guest speakers and field trips to enrich the Academy of Biotechnology experience. Open to Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors in the Academy. |
| Requirements: Current enrollment in an approved Academy course (Juniors and Seniors) or plans to do so in the Junior and Senior year (Freshmen and Sophomores). |
| Book Club |
| Sponsor: Lynn Neustadt |
| Day: TBD |
| Time: Lunch/Monthly |
| Location: Room 208 |
| Contact#: 301-601-4639 |
| Description: Do you love to read? Do you like to discuss literature? Every month the NWHS Book Club chooses a book that members read at their own pace. Then we meet, talk, eat, and enjoy the discussions. |
| Cooking with Character |
| Sponsor: Kristen Donnelly |
| Day: TBD |
| Time: Lunch/Monthly |
| Location: Room 223 |
| Contact#: 301-601-4674 |
| Student President/Leader Name: Aiden Frankel |
| Description: Lunch interest meeting, planning events. |
| Requirements: Interest |
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| Debate Team |
| Sponsor: Vernelle Shaw |
| Day: Mondays @ lunch; Wednesday 2:15-3:30 |
| Time: Weekly |
| Location: Room 180 |
| Contact#: 301-601-4649 |
| Debate Captain: Anna Mariani; Co-Captain: Trish Dessai |
| Description: The goal of the debate team is to prepare arguments and compete against other Montgomery County teams in a monthly debate tournament held at Churchill HS. The group welcomes any new members. |
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| Drama/Thespians Club |
| Sponsor: Sherion Cosby |
| Day: TBD |
| Time: Weekly |
| Location: Auditorium |
| Contact#: 301-601-4660 |
| Description: The Thespians are production students, actors, dancers, artists, and stage crew who help to produce a variety of drama productions. They also attend the National Theatre Festival. This club provides opportunities to polish skills in production and performance while enjoying the group interaction. Expect to learn more about theatre, be provided with college information about auditions, scholarships. Being a thespian means being part of one of the most prestigious high school organizations. |
| Requirements: Must be committed to attending meetings and rehearsals for performances. |
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| Ecology Club |
| Sponsor: Celia Reidler |
| Day: TBD Weekly |
| Time: TBD Weekly |
| Location: TBD |
| Contact#: 301-601-4672 |
| Description: The purpose of the club is to promote an awareness and stewardship of the natural environment. |
| Requirements: Interest in the natural environment. |
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| Equestrian Club |
| Sponsor: Anne Fortier |
| Day: Thursday |
| Time: Lunch/Twice Monthly |
| Location: Room 352 |
| Contact#: 301-601-4685 |
| Description: The Equestrian club provides students who are currently in a riding program the opportunity to compete as a team at the Interschool Horse Shows. Riders compete as individuals but the club team gets points for year-end recognition. These shows are for both public and private school teams in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and occur at Montgomery County riding facilities. There are two shows per month, one show for JV riders (novice and maiden levels) and one show per month for Varsity level riders (intermediate and advanced riders). The club also supports camaraderie, sportsmanship, and horsemanship by having lunch time discussions on horse related topics and participating in shows as a team. |
| Requirements: None to be in the club. To participate in the shows riders must be in a riding program with a qualified riding instructor. |
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| Forensics |
| Sponsor: Ginny MacNemar |
| Day: Tuesday/Weekly |
| Time: Lunch/Afterschool |
| Location: Room 219 |
| Contact#: 301-601-4639 |
| Student President/Leader: Rachel Cox-Rosen |
| Description: The Forensics team is a competitive speech and acting team dedicated to improving the speaking and acting skills of students. |
| Requirements: Interest in acting or public speaking. |
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| Gay/Straight Alliance |
| Sponsor: Lona Crist/Tara Erichson |
| Day: TBD |
| Time: Lunch starting @ 11:15 am |
| Location: Room 264 |
| Contact#: 301-601-4685 |
| Description: For more information please contact sponsor. |
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| Genshiken Club |
| Sponsor: Amy Beerman |
| Day: Wednesdays starting 9/21/11 |
| Time: 2:30–3:30 |
| Location: TBD |
| Contact#: 301-601-4650 |
| Description: Students will observe Asian Anime videos. They play along with the cartoons by creating their own dialogues in English since most of the cartoons are spoken in Japanese, make up their own skits with acting, and run fund raisers to raise money to attend local and national conventions. |
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| G.H.E.A.R.S. |
| General Humanitarian and Environmental Aid cultivating Relationships by Students |
| Sponsor: Emily Asofsky/Clayton Putnam |
| Day: Thursday |
| Time: Lunch |
| Location: Room 303 |
| Contact#: 301-601-4639 |
| Student President/Leader: Arisa Persival and Anam Siddiqi |
| Description: We are a charitable organization. |
| Our club has multiple goals: |
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- To raise awareness of humanitarian and environmental issues around the world.
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- To collect donations and fund-raise.
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- To construct petitions on issues our club deems worthy of acknowledgment.
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| Requirement: An interest in helping others. |
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| Improv Team |
| Sponsor: Katherine Hess |
| Day: Wednesday |
| Time: After School/Weekly |
| Location: TBD |
| Contact#: 301-601-4628 |
| Student President/Leader: Natasha Krause |
| Description: “Improve” is short for “improvisation” and is a theater technique that requires a quick wit, and being comfortable with yourself. There are no rehearsed lines, very little is set in stone, and everything is immediate. Sometimes, our skits are funny; sometimes only we get the joke. That’s okay. The most well-known impov is demonstrated on the TV show; Whose Line is it Anyway? Our club works together, plays games, and creates skits that sharpen our skills and make others laugh. We try to have several shows in the evening throughout the year. |
| Requirements: Students should attend the first meeting of the year to find out what is required. |
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| International Student Association |
| Sponsor: Jorge Meza |
| Day: One Wednesday per month |
| Time: Lunch time |
| Location: Room 262 |
| Contact#: 301-601-4685 |
| Student President/Leader: TBD |
| Description: ISA is an acronym for the International Student Association, previously known as "International Club." ISA is a student organization whose purpose is to promote diversity and to bring cultures together! ISA sponsors International Night every year to showcase the traditions, fashion, and music of each of the students/ members’ cultures. The organization also holds fundraisers and events to raise money to donate to international causes. |
| Requirements: All students welcome, BE PRESENT AT ALL MEETINGS! |
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| It’s Academic |
| Sponsor: Jason Valazak |
| Day: Wednesday |
| Time: Lunch |
| Location: Room 232 |
| Contact#: 301-601-4674 |
| Student President/Leader: Nathan Tripp |
| Description: Group practices to compete in Trivia competitions involving History, Math, Literature, and Science academic questions in County and Metro area level. Team competes in Quiz Master Challenge and It’s Academic televised programs. |
| Requirements: Maintain academic eligibility and interest in academic trivia knowledge from several disciplines.
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| Investment Club |
| Sponsor: Jennifer Bach |
| Day: TBD |
| Time: TBD |
| Location: TBD |
| Contact#: 301-601-4674 |
| Description: See sponsor for more information. |
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| Ivory |
| Sponsor: Stephanie Dorga |
| Day: WEDNESDAYS |
| Time: LUNCH |
| Location: ROOM 337 |
| Contact#: 301-601-4650 |
| Student President/Leader: TBD |
| Description: I.V.O.R.Y represents Independent, Vivacious, Outstanding, Responsible, Young Ladies. IVORY exists to build and promote self-esteem as well as to develop leadership and communication skills within our young ladies at Northwest. This group will help you develop strong character and confidence. IVORY allows you to have a sense of unity in school and throughout the community. Overall, you will be taught etiquette and the qualities it takes to be a young lady. But most of all, you will have fun!! |
| Requirements: FEMALE STUDENTS ONLY J |
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| Jag-TV |
| Sponsor: Lilly Greenlee |
| Day: Wednesday |
| Time: Daily Show |
| Location: TV Studio |
| Contact#: 301-601-4652 |
| Description: Jag TV is a daily broadcast that is aired through the in house cable system. Our broadcast announces activities that affect the school, and its community. Jag TV conduct Wednesday meetings at lunch time to keep staff updated on latest events. |
| Requirements: Interested students have to apply and audition to be on staff. Jag TV holds auditions twice a year, once each semester. |
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| Journalism (Jagwire Student Newspaper) |
| Sponsor: Lisa Shapiro |
| Day: Wednesday |
| Time: After School |
| Location: Room 206 |
| Contact#: 301-601-4639 |
| Description: The Jagwire is the student newspaper of Northwest. Students in The Jagwire Club participate in publishing and running the school newspaper with The Jagwire editor staff. |
| Requirements: Eligibility |
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| Key Club |
| Sponsor: Marlene Breeding |
| Day: Tuesday |
| Time: Lunch |
| Location: Room 124 |
| Contact#: 301-601-4628 |
| Description: Key Club is a student service organization. The philosophy is “Building leaders through service to the community” activities include food drive, walk for Autism and blood drive. |
| Requirements: A desire to be involved in community and help others. |
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| Kids are Scientists Too |
| Sponsor: Dina Link |
| Day: Friday |
| Time: Lunch/Middle of the month |
| Location: |
| Contact#: |
| Description: Club members go to local elementary schools from 3:30-4:30 pm via school bus and provide interactive science lesson. Members will be able to practice oral speaking skills and lead engaging science lessons. |
| Requirements: TBD |
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| Latin Dance Club |
| Sponsor: TBD |
| Day: TBD |
| Time: TBD |
| Location: TBD |
| Contact#: 301-601-4660 |
| Description: The Latin Dance Club works on developing the skills of the students in many different styles of Latin dance. The club also competes in local competitions. |
| Requirements: Academically eligible. |
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| Latino Club |
| Sponsor: Dr. Paul Bauer |
| Day: 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. |
| Time: 11-11:30 am |
| Location: A100 |
| Contact#: 301-601-4642 or 301-455-2111 |
| Description: Please contact the sponsor for information. |
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| Literary Magazine/Creative Writing |
| Sponsor: Christine Ground |
| Day: Wednesday |
| Time: 2:25-4:00 pm |
| Location: TBD |
| Contact#: 301-601-4639 |
| Student President/Leader: Vankelia Tolbert and Poojah Ganesh |
| Description: Literary Magazine is a club that accepts anyone and everyone who enjoys writing/editing/reading. We are a group of poet’s, play wrights, editors, and authors. We write poems, short stories, novels, film, and song lyrics. Weekly, we share our new creations and ideas to be edited and perfected. This club encourages all students in Northwest to submit their writing to the literary magazine. We work closely with the Jagwire, the Northwest Newspaper, to produce a literary magazine that will be distributed to every classroom, for all students and staff members to enjoy. |
| Requirements: A passion to write! This club is open to everyone. |
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| Math Honor Society (Mu Alpha Theta) |
| Sponsor: Hannah Sohn |
| Day: TBD |
| Time: Lunch |
| Location: |
| Contact#: 301-601-4650 |
| Description: The Math Honor Society is a chapter of Mu Alpha Theta, a national organization of mathematics honor societies organized at the community college and high school level. The organization recognizes student excellence in mathematics and provides service (primarily tutoring) to the NWHS community. The honor society gives students the chance to interact and have activities with other students interested in mathematics. The Math Honor society also provides peer tutoring in mathematics primarily during lunch. |
| Requirements: Students must apply for membership each year in the fall. Applications for membership are available through the student’s math teacher and must be signed by both the student and his/her parents agreeing to fulfill the requirements of the honor society. Students who meet Mu Alpha Theta requirements are inducted into the honor society each October. Minimum grade point averages as required by the National Office of Mu Alpha Theta must be established and maintained by the student for both mathematics courses and for overall GPA. The application requires students to observe an academic honor code at school and |
| also requires a certain amount of service to the NWHS community to remain in good standing throughout the year. |
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| Men’s Ensemble |
| Sponsor: Carolyne Gipe |
| Day: Wednesday |
| Time: 2:25-3:30 pm Weekly |
| Location: Room 125 |
| Contact#: 301-601-4654 |
| Description: Men’s Ensemble is an extremely popular choral ensemble for all interested males. The group sings a wide variety of music written specifically for the male voice. No audition is required. Men’s Ensemble performs at least twice a year on the choral concerts. Once membership is established, regular attendance is necessary. Men’s Ensemble is an exciting organization for those who like to perform along with other young men. |
| Requirements: A strong desire to perform on stage with the men of NWHS, and maintain a GPA of no less than 2.0. Student participants must be available to participate on a weekly basis with their fellow members. |
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| MESA |
| Sponsor: Sinhue Gutierrez |
| Day: TBD |
| Time: Lunch |
| Location: Room 302 |
| Contact#: 301-601-4672 |
| Description: Group will be focused in building engineering projects as bridges, wind mills, planes, researching about making our planet "Green", as well as having field trips to different labs and science related conferences. |
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| Requirements: Academically eligible and be willing to work on science projects.
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| Mock Trail |
| Sponsor: Dr. Munna Chakrabarti |
| Day: Tuesday |
| Time: Weekly after school |
| Location: Room 350 |
| Contact#: 301-601-4655 |
| Description: The Mock Trial team is part of the Citizenship Law-Related Education Program for the Schools of Maryland. Students are provided the opportunity to learn how the law plays an integral role in their lives and to learn about court procedures, rules of evidence, and the trial process. Students can practice listening skills, evaluation, analysis, and critical thinking skills, and rhetorical tactics. |
| Requirements: Reading, interest in law, communication skills, committed in activity, and need to attend tournament. |
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| Model U.N. |
| Sponsor: Jason Valazak |
| Day: Wednesday |
| Time: Lunch |
| Location: Room 232 |
| Contact#: 301-601-4674 |
| Description: The group discusses and debates current world political and strategic issues. Group attends mock United Nations simulations. |
| Requirements: Maintain academic eligibility and interest in world events and politics. |
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| Music Honor Society (Tri-M) |
| Sponsor: Carolyn Gipe |
| Day: TBD |
| Time: Lunch Weekly |
| Location: Room 125 |
| Contact#: 301-601-4654 |
| Description: Tri-M is for students whose music GPA is 4.0 and whose overall GPA is at least 3.0. Auditions required. This honors society is a service organization that performs in the local community at hospitals, synagogues, churchesand nursing homes. The group also provides tutoring to fellow music students in the Northwest Music Department. Tri-M performs twice a year at Northwest High School. |
| Requirements: Audition required! Auditions are held in October. Students should prepare a composition to performthat is grade level three or higher. For more information, see Ms. Gipe in room #125 or Mr. Rouse in room #127. |
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| Muslim Student Association |
| Sponsor: Tara Erichson |
| Day: Thursday |
| Time: Lunch Starting at 11:15 am |
| Location: Room 264 |
| Contact#: 301-601-4641 |
| Description: An organization dedicated to learning and leading. |
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| National Honor Society |
| Sponsor: Jacob Lewis |
| Day: Second Tuesday of every month, other meetings TBD |
| Time: Lunch |
| Location: Auditorium |
| Contact#: 301-601-4672 |
| Description: This is a national honor society whose members are selected according to vigorous standards of scholarship,leadership, character and service. The members of the Northwest High School chapter of the National Honor Society are namedeach year through a selection process. In the spring, sophomore and junior students who have achieved a cumulative un-weighted GPA of 3.5 or a weighted GPA of 4.0 are invited to apply. The application process involves three written recommendations fromteachers or other members of the community, a written summary of school activities and a written summary of community activities. Applications are then screened by the Honors committee and selections are made. Membership lasts the duration of high schoolprovided that the academic standards are maintained and the member completes the local requirements of tutoring, service activitiesand fundraising. |
| Requirements: 3.0 in art class/ 2.0 academics |
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| N.E.T.S |
| Nets Essential for Survival |
| Sponsor: Emily Asofsky |
| Day: Thursday |
| Time: Lunch |
| Location: Room 303 |
| Contact#: 301-601-4639 |
| Student President/Leader: Aditya Biswas |
| Description: We strive to raise awareness about the spread of Malaria in Africa and other countries. We also plan to raise money to purchase netting to help prevent the spread of the disease. |
| Requirements: An interest in helping others. |
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| P.O.W.E.R. |
| Sponsor: AAPC Donna Jones |
| Day: TBD |
| Time: TBD |
| Location: TBD |
| Contact#: 301-601-4660 |
| Description: The African American Parent Council is starting a new club for NWHS female students this club is P.O.W.E.R. (Positive Women Earning Respect). Our mission is to empower African American female students to engage in positive life choices that enable them to maximize their social and academic potential. P.O.W.E.R.’s will provide a sense of sisterhood and unity throughout. |
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| Quill & Scroll |
| Sponsor: Lilly Greenlee |
| Day: Friday (1st Friday of the month) |
| Time: Lunch |
| Location: Media Center |
| Contact#: 301-601-4652 |
| Description: An honors society for mass media. Members are nominated by the JagWire advisor, Lit Magazine advisor and Jag TV advisor. Members will meet monthly to plan activities related to this honors society. |
| Requirements: Nomination by advisor. |
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| Recycling Program/SERT |
| Sponsor: Anika Lovelace/Celia Reidler/Susan Weir |
| Day: Weekly |
| Time: Weekly |
| Location: TBD |
| Contact#: 301-601-4672 |
| Description: Students develop and carry out school wide programs to reduce solid waste and conserve energy. |
| Requirements: An interest and commitment to educate and carry out a recycling and energy reduction program in the NorthwestCommunity. |
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| SADD |
| Sponsor: Marlene Breeding |
| Day: Wednesday |
| Time: Lunch Weekly |
| Location: Room 124 |
| Contact#: 301-601-4628 |
| Description: SADD is an organization that promotes making the right choices. Members will raise awareness about problems that plague young adults including underage drinking, using drugs and unhealthy lifestyles. |
| Requirements: Motivation and a willingness to help others. |
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| Science Bowl Team |
| Sponsor: Celia Reidler |
| Day: TBD |
| Time: TBD |
| Location: TBD |
| Contact#: 301-601-4672 |
| Description: “It’s Academic of Science” The club prepares students to compete in a nationwide academic competition that tests student’s knowledge in all areas of science. Students will prepare for a science competition sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy in January. Content areas include biology, chemistry, physics, earth science and math. |
| Requirements: Successful completion of Biology concurrent enrollment or completion of level one chemistry, concurrent enrollment or completion of an AP science or math class. |
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| Science Honor Society |
| Sponsor: Anne Fortier |
| Day: Wednesday |
| Time: Lunch |
| Location: TBD |
| Contact#: 301-601-4655 |
| Description: Description: Science National Honors Society is for current Juniors and Seniors. It is for students that have an interest and passion for science. Membership in the society allows them to share their interest and use their passion to promote science interest and science excellence in their school. As a part of a National society the objectives of the local organizations reflect those of the parent organization and are stated below: |
| • Encourage and recognize scientific and intellectual thought |
| • Advance the students’ knowledge of classical and modern science |
| • Communicate with the scientific community |
| • Aid the civic community with its comprehension of science |
| • Encourage students to participate in community service and in turn, encourage a dedication to the pursuit of scientific knowledge that benefits all humankind |
| Requirements: Because this is a national society the requirements for membership can be found on line at the Science National |
| Honor Society website. Membership for a student in the SNHS is conferred in the last two years of secondary school education. |
| A student must have and maintain a 3.0/4.0 grade point average to be a member. |
| • A member must be enrolled in at least one honors or upper level science class during or prior to the 11 grade year. |
| • A member must be enrolled in at least one second year honors or upper level science class during or prior to the 12 grade year. If second year honors or upper level science courses are not offered by the school, then the student must be enrolled in a second first year honors or upper level science class during or prior to the 12 grade year. |
| • A member must maintain a B+ average (or equivalent) across all science courses. |
| • All members must attend one local chapter officer's lecture annually. |
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| Show Choir |
| Sponsor: Carolyn Gipe |
| Day: Tuesday |
| Time: 2:25 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Location: Room 125 |
| Contact#: 301-601-4654 |
| Description: Show Choir is an extremely popular choral ensemble for all interested students who can dance and sing. The group sings a wide variety of music written specifically for the stage. Auditions are required. Auditions are being held this year on September 16, 2008 from 2:25 – 5:00 PM. Students should prepare a song to sing from memory and dance moves to use while singing. Show Choir performs at least twice a year on the choral concerts. Once membership is established, regular attendance is necessary. Show Choir is an exciting organization for those who like to be in the lime light. |
| Requirements: By audition only. Audition preparatory workshop being held on Sept. 13, 2011 at 2:25 pm in the choral room #125. |
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| Sign Language Club |
| Sponsor: Stephanie Withers |
| Day: First Tuesday of every month |
| Time: Lunch |
| Location: 222 |
| Contact#: 301-601-4657 |
| Description: Come learn beginning American Sign Language at lunch with Hawa and Ms. Withers. It is a great way to learn a second language that translates across the board! |
| Requirements: Nothing, just the desire to learn sign language J |
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| Spanish National Honor Society |
| Sponsor: Tara Erichson |
| Day: TBD |
| Time: Spring |
| Location: World Languages Wing |
| Contact#: 301-601-4685 |
| Description: Spanish National honor society celebrates the achievements of students in levels 3 and above. |
| Requirements: Eligible students will be invited to fill out an application in the spring. |
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| Specialties in Law |
| Sponsor: Clayton Putnam |
| Day: TBD |
| Time: TBD |
| Location: TBD |
| Contact#: 301-601-4674 |
| Description: See sponsor for more information. |
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| STEP Team - Girls |
| Sponsor: Monica Proctor/Deshonda Cunningham |
| Day: TBD |
| Time: TBD |
| Location: TBD |
| Contact#: 301-601-4660 |
| Description: Kappa Sigma Theta Step Team is a group of young ladies who use this art form to learn teamwork while developing complete steps, formation, originality, and creativity with energy and enthusiasm. Team performs for Northwest at pep rallies and basketball games. Team also competes in various state level events throughout the year. |
| Requirements: Tryouts, Academically eligible. |
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| STEP Team - Boys |
| Sponsor: Bryant Stewart |
| Day: TBD |
| Time: TBD |
| Location: TBD |
| Contact#: 301-601-4660 |
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| Student Government Association |
| Sponsor: Angelica Agosto/Kelly Carroll |
| Day: Monday |
| Time: Lunch/Weekly |
| Location: Room 318 |
| Contact#: 301-601-4678 |
| Student President/Leader: Mary Shaeffer |
| Description: The Student Government Association (SGA) is designed to represent and support the student body of Northwest High School. Its charge is to promote the welfare of the students and to offer an opportunity to participate in the democratic process. In addition, to foster a close relationship among students, faculty, and administration and to act as a representative of the student body in exchange with the faculty, administration, county school system, community and outside organizations. The SGA also seeks to provide a forum through which students may express their opinions and concerns. The organization aims to provide responsible students leadership positions and to further the educational well-being of the students. |
| Requirements: |
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| Every student at Northwest High School has the right to be a participating member of this organization. |
| Students interested in being voting members of the general assembly must attend prior meetings pertaining to specific issues. |
| In order to be elected President of the SGA or the Junior or Senior Executive Councils (class office); an individual must exhibit at least one year of experience as an officer in either organization. |
| The President of the SGA must be a senior student. |
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| All elected SGA officers must maintain a grade point average of a 2.0 |
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| Students for Change in Darfur |
| Sponsor: Diane Deming |
| Day: Wednesday |
| Time: Lunch Weekly/other meetings as needed. |
| Location: Room 217 |
| Contact#: 301-601-4639 |
| Student President/Leader: Bhairvi Trivedi |
| Description: This group meets to plan events that raise awareness about the genocide in Darfur, advocate others to act to end world atrocities, and to raise money to relieve suffering of those in need. |
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| Team Red Cross (Red Cross Club) |
| Sponsor: Ms. Mckenna |
| Day: Wednesday |
| Time: Lunch/Weekly |
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| Description: We’ll do activities with and for the Red Cross. We raise money for the Red Cross, but will also organize activates with the local Red Cross Chapter (ex: CPR classes, making care boxes, organizing blood drives). |
| Requirements: TBD |
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| The Northwest Gentlemen’s Club |
| Sponsor: Jason Valazak |
| Day: TBD |
| Time: Lunch/Monthly |
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| Description: To promote gentlemen ship through NWHS. |
| Requirements: TBD |
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| Warm-up America (Knitting and Crocheting) |
| Sponsor: Anne Marcinko |
| Day: Wednesday |
| Time: Lunch Weekly |
| Location: Room 230 |
| Contact#: 301-601-4674 |
| Student President/Leader: Kimberly Fuentes |
| Description: Warm Up America teaches members to knit or crochet and engages them in community service work. Warm Up America is a win/win program: the students better understand how their time and effort can help someone in need of warmth, and in the process they learn a skill that will last a lifetime. |
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| Weight Room/Power Lifting |
| Sponsor: Usman Jamil (Fall/Spring)/Lisa Frendlich (Winter) |
| Day: Tuesday and Thursday |
| Time: 2:30-3:30 |
| Location: Weight Room |
| Contact#: 301-601-4627 |
| Description: Any student interested in physical training and/or exercise. |
| Requirement: Must be currently enrolled at NWHS. |
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| Yearbook |
| Sponsor: Amy Spady |
| Day: Class during the school day. |
| Time: Daily |
| Location: Room 217 |
| Contact#: 301-601-4649 |
| Student President/Leader: Dyneesha Bradley and Sara Wugofski |
| Description: Yearbook is a year- long class. See Ms. Deming in 217 for registering for the 2011-2012 school year. We invited the Northwest community to inform us about any special events and to submit photographs for use in the yearbook. |
| Requirements: To be on the staff, you must commit enroll in the year-long class.
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