Northern High School

FHN- Co-Curricular Activities

ART Club: Art Club provides an opportunity for students to inspire each other as well as reach out to the community. Student- led workshops are available in a variety of categories.

Advisor: Laura Madison

ASL Club: All skill levels welcome. Time is used to socialize using sign language. Sometimes guests who are deaf are able to come and socialize with us. Other times they share their stories. The goal is to promote the use of American Sign Language and Deaf Culture.

Advisor: Teresa Suwyn

Chess Club: Members Challenge themselves and others with the classic game of chess.

Advisor: Bob Krieg

DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America): Offered to students enrolled in any of our Marketing Business Classes. Students participate by competing in leadership development conferences. At competitions students compete by taking objective written tests in marketing and business and solving marketing cases before judges. In DECA, students are engaged in and develop problem solving, analytical, communication and articulation skills. Advisor: Brian Johnson

Diversity Club: Open to all students. Students attend bi-monthly where they discuss what can be done to help Northern celebrate each student regardless of race, gender, heritage, or physical limitations. Students develop a plan to sponsor awareness speakers, develop projects to promote tolerance and understanding, and celebrate the diversity of every person. Advisor: Sue VanderVeen &Angie Gonzalez

Environmental Club: The purpose of this group is to raise awareness of the need to recycle as well as encourage students & staff to take the initiative. Members coordinate paper recycling, can/bottle recycling in the cafeteria and participate in Earth Day.

Advisor: Matt Tracey

Film Club: The purpose of the study of Cinematography club is to provide students interested in the field of filmography, to analyze critically acclaimed films and discuss the arts of cinematography with members of an organization who have a similar interest. Advisor: Mike Gillette

French Club: Bienvenue au Cercle François! All students enrolled in French are welcome to join. The club meets every other Thursday, after school. Advisor: Amy Hineline

Global Learners Club: This group works to promote the sharing of our rich cultures at FHN. They discuss ways to celebrate each student regardless of race, gender, heritage, or physical limitations. Meets bi-monthly. Advisor: Cara Price

Mock Trial Team: Students take on the roles of attorneys and compete against other schools in real courtrooms, in front of real judges and lawyers. While the students take on a role, there is no set script. As in a debate, participants must adjust to the strategies employed by opposing side. Advisor: Jennifer Derby

Model UN: This Club geared toward preparing students for 3 competitions: The Great Lakes Invitational, U of M Model United Nations. Studies human rights, war & peace, economic development, world health, and the environment. It is for students who are interested in current world issues, processes & events, and who enjoy the challenge of public speaking & debate. Advisor: Kirk Vredevelt

Northern Grounds: Do you like to work outside while earning volunteer hours? Join this group and help keep Northern looking beautiful. Advisor: Laura Madison

Odyssey of the Mind (OM): Main emphasis is on creativity and teamwork in problem solving. Competition begins at the regional level and goes on to state and national opportunities. Advisor: Don Kennedy

Project Charlie: This is made up of a group of students who believe that drugs can and do destroy relationships. These students attempt to educate younger students about positive options they can choose instead of using drugs or alcohol. Advisor: Mary Vonk

Robotics: The team designs & builds a robot to compete in the First Robotics Competition. The team meets September- May, with the most demanding involvement occurring between January & April. Students interested in engineering, information technology, Marketing, graphics/ video design, or animation should consider joining the team. Advisor: Adam Zavislak & Linda Abraham

SAT Club:  Northern High School offers an opportunity for our students to prepare for the SAT. Every Thursday, starting in mid-October, students can go to E-30 and improve their SAT skills. No registration or cost is required. Students may come one week or every week. Advisor: Jennifer Kigar

Ski & Snowboard Club: Ski or Snowboard at Cannonsburg in January and February. Advisor: Passes through front office

Science Olympiad: An academic competition in the area of science. Meets weekly for practices. Advisor: Elbert Yeh & Bob Krieg

Spanish Club: Open to students who are interested in exploring the Spanish culture. Advisor: Erin Laurell

Student Government: Students represent their respective classes while making decisions regarding student activities (Homecoming, Dances, Volunteer projects, etc…). This organization has an application process.

Swing Club: Members learn to and practice Swing dancing. Advisor: Teresa Suwyn        

Videogame Club:   The intention of this club is to bring students together with an interest in participating in a variety of different video games. The environment promotes healthy social and competitive interaction. Students with any ability level are welcome Advisor: Scott Kemperman

Volunteer Program: The Husky Volunteer Club offers opportunities for students to become directly involved in helping others and members of our community. Advisor: Laura Madison

Writers Club: The Northern Writers are a literary and arts collective that meets weekly on Thursdays after school. Members may choose to share writing, participate in creative writing challenges, attend writing retreats and performance writing events, and participate in the yearly publication of Blue Ink, the Northern High School Literary and Arts Magazine. Advisor: Sean Duffie     

Multicultural Club

This club is open to all students. Students attend bi-monthly meetings where they discuss what can be done to help Northern celebrate each student regardless of race, gender, heritage, or physical limitations. Students develop a plan to sponsor awareness speakers, develop projects to promote tolerance and understanding, and celebrate the diversity of every person.The club tutors in inner-city schools, and ushers at the Civic Theater. Club members make a connection with other schools through pen pal or e-pal contacts. They have occasional gatherings at ethnic restaurants and multicultural events throughout the city. Members work closely with Peer Listeners and Multicultural Youth Ambassadors to host an annual multicultural dance and potluck dinner to promote sharing of our rich cultures. In this way, members of the Multicultural Club learn more about themselves, each other and our community.

Advisor: Sue Vanderveen