March 2023 NHS Activities Round-Up

Band

The band recently had several students participate in the WSMA District Solo & Ensemble Festival hosted in our awesome facility.  All entries earned gold medals with one of the entries going on the the state festival in May.

The NHS Jazz Band has been busy preparing for the 2023 Coffee House (Spring Jazz) Concert on Tuesday, April 4.  The concert starts at 7:30 in the NHS Auditorium ($4 for Adults and $2 for Students/Senior Citizens).  Included in the concert will be several classics of the big band era including Satin Doll, The Preacher, Summertime, & Malagueña.  The concert will also be broadcast live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/4ouoBVRxVqs?feature=share

After the jazz concert, the band’s full attention will turn to the NMS/NHS Band Pops Concert on Friday, May 19..

Choir

The Concert Choir received all 1’s at the WSMA Choral Festival Thursday March 9th. The Chamber Singers, Vocal Jazz, SA Group, Wolfpack, and many solos and duets performed at Solo and Ensemble on March 25th. Out of 30 Northwestern performances, 25 received gold and 10 are heading to the State Competition the first week of May. Vocal Jazz is also busy preparing for the Coffee House Concert on April 4th.

FCA

The Northwestern FCA Chapter meets every Friday morning at 7:30 in Room 3058.  Please see Kayla Paulsen, Peter Kephart, Jenna Hursh or Lawson Burkhart if you have any questions.  Recently, Mr. Bob Coleman spoke to our group and encouraged everyone to be a positive team member as our spring sports seasons are in    full swing.  
Great reminder of how important it is to encourage one another!  

FORENSICS

The NHS Forensics team competed and did well at both the subdistrict competition held at NHS as well as the district competition held at Drummond. Weather delayed their first competition twice. The team's flexibility and hard work paid off as ten participants have qualified for the state tournament to be held in DeForest April 22nd. 

NES Mentors

Thank you NES Mentors for your work with an NES student!  The staff at NES are grateful for your continued efforts as you make a difference in the lives of a great younger student!  If you are interested in being a mentor for school year 2023-2024, please stop in to see Mrs. Vik in Room 3058.  

SADD

Recently, Merrick Beddor from Douglas County came to NHS and set up an informational table highlighting the negative effects of nicotine.  She was assisted by 4 very committed SADD members.  There were some social media posts and Ms. Beddor would like to return to do additional activities with our school body.  Our SADD group wants to help all students make safe and healthy life choices.  

Yearbook

We have about 90 still available for pre-order.  The opportunity to have the book personalized with your son/daughter’s name on the cover, however, has passed.  The book price is currently $70.

Order online (https://jostensyearbooks.com) or send payment to school (check or cash) to give to Mrs. Thompson in Room 3050. Make checks payable to NHS Black & Gold.

Questions? Email kthompson@nw-tigers.org.