Amnesty International
Student leaders are Sasha Achucarro and Aiden Gort. We have had a basic introductory meeting this week and plan on meeting twice a month on Mondays.
Art Club
The Art Club elected their 2019-20 officers at their first meeting. Erin Germano is the President, Kieran Johnson is Vice President, Izzy Magerl is the Secretary, and Lily Cain is the Treasurer. The next Art Club meeting is October 15.
Band & Color Guard
The band has had a busy month preparing for their Homecoming and Bayfield Apple Festival performances. Next up for the band will be the NHS Fall Concert on October 28. This will be held in the NHS Auditorium where they will be joined by the NHS Concert Choir for the concert.
You can follow the band on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/northwesternhighschoolband/
Battle of the Books
Battle of the Books held their first meeting last Friday. Due to our remarkable 2nd place state finish last year our numbers have increased to 20 students who will attempt to read the 20 titles on the Battle list this year. The overall consensus regarding the titles chosen by the state is a thumbs up. We will be meeting every other week through December, then weekly through the last week of February when our team will compete in the online state wide competition.
Blood Drive
Our first blood drive of the year is Tuesday, October 15th. Please help save a lift and pick up your participation permission form in the office as soon as possible.
New this year - students only have to sign the permission form one time for the entire year!!!!
Book Club
Students who don’t like to read specific titles (as in Battle of the Books) meet weekly to discuss the books they are currently reading. Our number has grown this year as those who love literature gather and share their thoughts on a variety of titles.
Chess Club
Chess Club is up and running. Students get a variety of opponents to match up against as multiple matches are played throughout the library.
FFA
Northwestern FFA has been busy fundraising for the coming year by operating the football concession stand. Officers also participated in a Leadership Development workshop at Barron High School in mid September. Five FFA students will be traveling to Indianapolis, Indiana for the 92nd National FFA Convention at the end of October.
Green Club
Green Club has started Monday recycling during AA and is planning on doing Highway Clean-Up on Sunday, Oct 27th from noon - 2pm
N-Club
N-Club sells concessions during sports events that are held in the gym. One goal this year is to get better participation from a variety of students who have lettered in a sport or activity.
National Honor Society
The National Honor Society has been busy working on individual service hours. We are now preparing for our annual Trick-or-Can event that takes place on Halloween. Members go from house to house asking for canned goods to donate to the local food shelf. We hope to collect more than 700 lbs of food this year.
Quiz Bowl
Quiz Bowl has their first two matches the week of Oct 7. First match in Monday, Oct 7 against Northwood at 3:45 and the second is Wed, Oct 9 against South Shore at 4:45.
Wisconsin Education Fair
The senior class will be visiting UW-Superior on Tuesday, October 8th for the Wisconsin Education Fair. Students can register ahead of time at www.gotocollegefairs.com. Please bring money for lunch afterwards or you can request a school lunch.
Yearbook
Seniors need to turn in their senior pictures, baby pictures, and quotes to Mrs. Thompson or Merissa Keller by, Friday, November 8. If you have not yet ordered a yearbook, the cost is currently $65. You can place on order via the Jostens website or by turning in an order form with payment to Mrs. Thompson in Room 3050.