NOCTILUCA September 2016

Features Appleton, Wisconsin September 2016 Volume XXII Issue I Page 8

Club: Garden Club Advisor: Sue Davis and Julie Prudom Spend time outdoors planting and appreciating nature. Club: Gender Equality Advisor: Janeal Lee Gender Equality club has discussions and presenta- tions on gender based sub- jects. Club: Environmental Club (H.O.P.E.) Advisor: Jamie Sado- gierski H.O.P.E stands for Help Our Planet Earth, which member’s strive to do by completing small tasks with- in the school and the com- munity. Club: Hmong Club Advisor: Chad Endres Engage in and learn about the Hmong culture, in Apple- ton and around the world. Club: HOSA Advisor: Kelly Camber and Kristie Moder HOSA is a club for future health professionals and Advisor: Ron Parker Improvedy uses humor and quick thinking to enter- tain audiences at their vari- ous shows. Club: Indian Club Advisor: Scott Fish Students in this club learn about the Indian culture in an inclusive environment. Club: International Club Advisor: Paula Meyer and Michelle Tesch Globally oriented individu- als explore the cultures of the world in this welcoming club. Club: Key Club/Peer Helpers Advisor: Jean Pynen- berg and Susanne Bruce Key Club/Peer Helpers is a two part club that works within the school as well as outside in the community, those in- terested in the medi- cal field. Club: Im- p r o v e d y Troupe

Club: Noctiluca Advisor: Aaron Ram- poni The Noctiluca is the school’s journalism club, focusing on developing stu- dents’ writing and reporting abilities in a production- based teaching style. Club: Ski & Snowboard Club Advisor: Paula Meyer Ski & Snowboard Club provides students the op- portunity to get outside and participate in these winter activities with their friends. Stand up focuses on ending domestic violence and making a difference in the school and community through direct interaction with students and staff. Club: Student Council Advisor: Teri Berlowski Student Council is respon- sible for the planning and organization of school wide events, and helps to build leadership and volunteering skills in students. Democratic League is a space for issue focused stu- dents to discuss politics and find opportunities to create change through the Demo- cratic Party. Club: Teenage Republi- can Club Advisor: Elizabeth Plat- ten Teenage Republican Club is a place for politically minded students to discuss current issues and learn about the Republican Party as a whole. Club: Yearbook Advisor: Michelle Ehlers Yearbook works to de- velop students’ creative and organizational skills through the creation of an end of the year photo album. Club: Democratic League Advisor: Jackie Nider Club: Stand Up Advisor: Curt Salm

The H.O.P.E. Club’s window captures the message of the environmentally oriented club. The window also has a board that has the next meeting’s date and other important events that will be occurring soon. Photo by Trinity Olson

engaging members in volun- teer and presentation work. Club: Knitting Club Advisor: Terri Westby Students learn how to knit in this relaxing club. Club: Lacrosse Club Advisor: Mark Ropella This athletically demand- ing and competitive sport is open to all North students. Club: Latino Club Advisor: Shane Rueckel Explore the Latino culture in this inclusive club. Club: Lightning Sled- ding Advisor: Kelly Camber Sledding club seeks to en- joy those Wisconsin winters by having fun with friends. Club: Link Crew Advisor: Roberta Baker and Patrick Lee Link Crew is a group of ju- niors and seniors who work with incoming freshman to encourage them to be in- volved in school activities

and clubs. Club: Literary Club Advisor: Julie Wohlt and Aaron Ramponi Write, read, and discuss creative works from literary experts, as well as produc- ing the annual literary maga- zine, the Borealis. Club: Manga Club Advisor: Pat Milheiser Read and discuss manga or Japanese style comics similar to anime. Club: Math League Advisor: Kristen Klun- der Math League is a compe- tition based club that helps students develop their math skills through challenging word problems, individual events, and team based problem solving. Club: Model United Na- tions Advisor: Joel Herman- sen Model UN provides stu- dents the opportunity to experience what it’s like to represent a country at the UN, helping to develop writ- ing and speaking skills as a result. Club: National Honor Society Advisor: Janeal Lee and Jacci Vandenheuvel National Honor Society is a group of juniors and seniors that excel in their

g r a d e s and par- ticipation in the s c h o o l , providing opportu-

nities for volunteering and involvement within the com- munity.

Club: Psych Club Advisor: Eric Eastman Psych Club provides an opportunity for interested students to learn more about the study of Psychology and the principles of the mind. Club: Physics and As- tronomy Advisor: Ann Leonard Physics and Astronomy Club is a space for students who are interested in the natural sciences to meet and discuss concepts and theories in a learning envi- ronment. Club: R.A.I.S.E. Advisor: Matt Hechel R.A.I.S.E is a club focus- ing on the issue of drug prevention within the North community, working directly with the school to end drug use among students. Club: Rugby Club Advisor: Brian Gleason Rugby Club gives sports- minded students an outlet to learn about and participate in rugby games outside of school.