NOCTILUCA September 2016

Features Appleton, Wisconsin September 2016 Volume XXII

Issue I Page 5

A ppleton North High School offers many opportunities for involvement. From ath- letic, academic, to just plain fun, these various clubs provide the student body with a myriad of engagement options. These co-curriculars are rewarding and helpful for many students. Par- ticipating in a club during student’s high school career can give them skills they will need later on in life. This is a list of clubs that Appleton North offers students. Club: Alliance Advisor: Debbie Strick Appleton North’s clubs offer opportunity

North students discuss the benefits of club leadership By Trinity Olson Appleton North junior Amara Neitzke is the incoming Co-Presi- dent of Gender Equality Club. Photo by Trinity Olson

Club: DECA Advisor: Cyndi Dechant DECA helps teach business management, marketing,and financial respon- sibility. Club: Drama Club Advisor: Ron Parker Students ex- pand their theatri-

Alliance is a safe space for LG- BTQ students and allies at North. Everyone is welcome. Club: Appleton Youth Educa- tion Initiative Advisor: James Huggins Appleton Youth Education Initia- tive is an organization that works towards preparing high school stu- dents for their lives as adults. Club: Art Club Advisor: Terri Westby Beautify the Appleton North com- munity through the creation and appreciation of art. Bowling club offers individual and group competition in the sport of bowling. Club: Chess Club Advisor: Shannan Davis Develop strategic skills in this intellectually competitive club. Club: Chinese-American Club Advisor: Steve Sugrue Explore the Chinese culture in this inclusive globally oriented club. Club: Debate Advisor: Steve Gargo Debate Club, a co-op with Apple- ton West, allows students to ex- pand their argumentative skills. Club: Bowling Club Advisor: Brett Miller

where the club goes.” “As leaders we get to decide on issues the club gets to talk about, [in other words], we have more of a say of what’s going on.” said Zuleger. Neitz- ke and Zuleger have many ideas that they plan to bring to a reality over the course of this year. Educating and enlighten- ing the students of Appleton North, and hopefully continu- ing to educate the community is one of their major goals for the future. Creating an oppor- tunity for more students to join and become aware of social injustices is also a goal for this year. Although they hope that students will join the Gender Equality Club, Neitzke knows that it is difficult to come to every meeting. “Join the club! It’s super easy to just come and hang out! You don’t need to be super committed.” Neitzke and Zuleger both recommend to get involved in school and participate when- ever you can. Joining school activities can help you gain friends and help you in the fu- ture. “Feminism is a part of my everyday life, so it was a super natural thing for me to want to be a leader.” -Amara Neitzke

For incoming freshmen or even older students who still want to get involved in school activities, it can be difficult to decide what clubs or sports to join. From theater clubs to sci- ence clubs, language clubs to social and political clubs, there are an overwhelming amount of opportunities and groups to join. Two Appleton North stu- dents shared their experiences in joining clubs, and eventually becoming club leaders. This year’s Gender Equal- ity leaders, Amara Neitzke and Carl Zuleger, are in clubs rang- ing from H.O.P.E club to the Democratic League, and both students love being involved. Both entering their junior year, Neitzke and Zuleger were in Gender Equality since their freshman year. Neitzke has been a leader since her sopho- more year, and Zuleger is start- ing as a leader for the first time this upcoming year. Neitzke stated, “It’s neato burrito that people trust me enough to lead this super en- lightening club! Feminism is a part of my everyday life, so it was a super natural thing for me to want to be a leader.” Although there is a difference between leading a club and be- ing a part of a club, both have benefits. As a leader, Zuleger states, “It is really cool to be with a bunch of like-minded people and have influence on

cal knowledge through active participation in musicals, plays, and other events.

Club: Dungeons and Dragons Advisor: Jamie Sadogierski The in-depth role playing game is a focal point of the club. Club: Fashion Club Advisor: Kelly Camber Learn the latest trends and ex- plore the world of fashion. Club: Forensics Advisor: Paul Miller Engage in competitive public speaking tournaments. Club: Friends at North (F.A.N) Club Advisor: Kathy Deveraux Spend time with students of all ages and abilities.

Appleton North’s annual yearbook publication is a much celebrated event. Photo illustration by Kate Bennett