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Extracurricular Activites
ATHLETIC PROGRAMS Athletic Director - Ms. Haines
ATHLETIC TRAINING STUDENT AIDES Students learn basic care of athletic injuries. They will work with Fall, Winter, and Spring sports teams. Advisor - Ms. Cearfoss BOOK CLUB
Advisor(s): Mrs. Steel Grades open to: All
Membership: Open to all students at any time
Description: Read and discuss young adult literature
Special Events: N/A
Meetings: 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month
CHEERLEADING
They are the leaders of the spirit and enthusiasm of Northern's student body! The squads cheer and perform stunts and dance routines at specific sporting activities throughout the fall and winter. Advisors – Ms. Cooper
CLASS OF 2010 COUNCIL
Advisor(s): Mrs. Reising, Mrs. McWilliams
Grades open to: Class of 2010
Membership: Officers are elected; anyone from the class can attend meetings
Description: Community building and fundraising for the Class of 2010
Special Events: Homecoming, Winter Ball, Senior Class Trip, Graduation, Senior Night
Meetings: Homerooms and the 2nd Thursday of the month; other days as needed
CLASS OF 2011 COUNCIL
Advisor(s): Mrs. McCaughey, Mr. J. Newman
Grades open to: Class of 2011
Membership: Officers are elected; anyone from the class can attend meetings
Description: Community building and fundraising for the Class of 2011
Special Events: Spirit Week, Homecoming, Prom
Meetings: Homeroom; almost every day after school in weeks before Homecoming & Prom; other days as needed
CLASS OF 2012 COUNCIL
Advisor(s): Ms. Lunenfeld
Grades open to: Class of 2012
Membership: Officers are elected; anyone from the class can attend meetings
Description: Community building and fundraising for the Class of 2012
Special Events: Homecoming, Fundraisers, Semi-formal
Meetings: As needed
CLASS OF 2013 COUNCIL
Advisor(s): Ms. Kaplan, Mrs. Bunce
Grades open to: Class of 2013
Membership: Officers are elected; anyone from the class can attend meetings
Description: Community building and fundraising for the Class of 2013
Special Events: Homecoming, Fundraisers, Semi-formal
Meetings: As needed
D.E.C.A. (The Distributive Education Clubs of America)
Advisor(s): Mrs. Karch
Grades open to: Juniors and Seniors
Membership: Students enrolled in marketing classes; students may choose to be a paid state and national member
Description: Participate in civic conscious projects, earn funds to support sending representative to regional, state, and international conferences
Special Events: Talent Show, DECA activity night
Meetings: During class
DEBATE TEAM
Advisor(s): Mr. Coleman
Grades open to: All
Membership: All students can attend and compete
Description: Develop academic skills and use them competitively
Special Events: Compete in the South Jersey Debate League
Meetings: Mostly Tuesdays & Wednesdays (mid October—mid March);
other days as needed
DRAMA & FORENSICS TEAM
Advisor(s): Mrs. Huckleberry
Grades open to: All
Membership: Any student interested in performing & competing
Description: Perform and participate in theatrical and forensic(speaking) events/competitions.
Special Events: Several competitions throughout the year
Meetings: At least three days a week (October—February) F.B.L.A. (Future Business Leaders of America)
Advisor(s): Mrs. Nadolny
Grades open to: All
Membership: Students enrolled in business classes; official FBLA membership requires dues
Description: Students are educated for and about business through innovative leadership and career development programs
Special Events: Community service, Leadership Conference, Regional & State Conferences & Competitions, Business Trips
Meetings: 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month
F.C.C.L.A (Family Career & Community Leaders of America)
Advisor(s): Mrs. Apice, Mrs. Duff
Grades open to: All
Membership: Pre-Requisite includes currently or formerly enrolled in a Foods or Child Development class
Description: Family, community, and career awareness
Special Events: Community service projects, competitions, fundraising
Meetings: Two Fridays a month
F.F.A.
Advisor(s): Mr. Hlubik, Mr. Hilgendorff, Mr. Dannucci,
Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs. Potts
Grades open to: All
Membership: Anyone who pays dues and is enrolled in an agriculture class
Description: Promotes leadership, personal growth, and career success; scholar programs in agriculture
Special Events: FFA Week, State & National Convention, Eastern States Expo , “Big E,” banquet, career development events
Meetings: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month
FALL PLAY
Advisor(s): Mrs. Gargus
Grades open to: All
Membership: Auditions
Description: To be a part of a non-musical production
Special Events: Fall play
Meetings: Everyday (September—November)
GREENHOUSE CLUB
Advisor(s): Mr. Dannucci
Grades open to: All students
Membership: Any students at any time during the year
Description: Students explore their interests in plants, while developing growing techniques and produce items for sale to generate funds for activities and charity
Special Events: Produce plants for interest, gifts, and fundraisers; proceeds fund trips to Longwood Gardens and are donated to community service charities
Meetings: 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month
GREYHOUND HEARTS QUILT CLUB
Advisor(s): Mrs. Lovejoy
Grades open to: All
Membership: All students who want to learn to sew and design quilts
Description: Learn to sew by hand and machine; cut pattern pieces and sew into blocks and then quilt design and finish binding
Special Events: The club makes quilts for ill children at CHOP and St. Christopher’s Hospital; occasionally donate quilts to shelters
Meetings: Thursdays throughout the year (October—May)
GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance)
Advisor(s): Ms. Mystrena, Dr. Hayes
Grades open to: All
Membership: Open to all students at any time
Description: The Gay-Straight Alliance strives to provide a safe and friendly atmosphere in which students may meet, socialize, and support one another. Our alliance promotes tolerance, understanding, and acceptance. We desire to end the discrimination, bullying, and prejudice associated with gender and sexual orientation.
Special Events: Matthew Shepard commemoration in Octoter, LGBT History month celebrations throughout October, recognition of World AIDS Day in December, National No Name-Calling Week in January, Day of Silence in April.
Meetings: Every Thursday
INTERACT CLUB
Advisor(s): Mrs. Watterson, Mrs. Wright
Grades open to: All
Membership: Any student who attends meetings regularly
Description: Student service organization
Special Events: Ten Thousand Villages Sale, Relay for Life, Care Bags for Kids, nursing home party
Meetings: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month
JAZZ BAND
Advisor(s): Mr. Pinto
Grades open to: All
Membership: Students enrolled in band class or band program; audition required
Description: Opportunity to cover unique styles of music such as swing, blues, Latin, rock, and funk
Special Events: HS/MS Jazz Band Concert in mid-March, performance at Four Seasons
Meetings: Tuesdays & Fridays (end of November—mid March)
JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Advisor(s): Mr. Lindner
Grades open to: Any student enrolled in band or choir class
Membership: Audition required
Description: Opportunity to perform and experience the jazz genre
Special Events: Jazz festivals, Concert, Arts Day, Senior Awards Banquet
Meetings: Mondays & Wednesdays (November—April) L.I.F.E (Lifetime Information For Everyone) L.I.F.E. is part of the NJ Teen Prevention Education Program (Teen PEP). The course is designed to develop the knowledge and skills needed to conduct prevention outreach workshops and character education activities. This course takes the place of Senior Health & Physical Education. Students must apply for and go through an application process before being accepted into the program. As a peer educator, the student will be part of a network of young people around the state taking an active role in educating peers about sexual health and the consequences of risky sexual behavior. Advisor — Ms. Barg/Mr. Darling LITERARY MAGAZINE - Kaleidoscope
Advisor(s): Mrs. Lovejoy
Grades open to: All
Membership: Any student can participate; staff/editorial positions are by election
Description: Compile preview, edit submissions, layout and design, publication of Kaleidoscope (NBC’s literary magazine)
Special Events: Publication of Kaleidoscope
Meetings: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month (December—May)
MARCHING BAND
Advisor(s): Mr. Pinto
Grades open to: Students enrolled in music, band, or choir; grades 8 - 12 for the Color Guard
Membership: Audition required
Description: The Marching unit focuses on teamwork, goal setting, and mental & physical preparation for performances at every football game and at USSBA competitions
Special Events: Football games, USSBA Circuit competitions, North Hanover Memorial Day Parade, Mansfield Twp. Field Day Parade, trips
Meetings: Everyday (August—November)
MATH TEAM
Advisor(s): Mr. J. Newman
Grades open to: All
Membership: Open to anyone
Description: Competitions and practice/tutoring sessions are meant to make math a more enjoyable experience for any students interested in trying
Special Events: Compete against other Burlington County schools
Meetings: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays (October—April)
NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY
Advisor(s): Mrs. Proniewski
Grades open to: 10-12
Membership: Pre-requisite includes completion of an art course and being at the top of the art class. Students should be willing to participate in all chapter activities; each art teacher nominates inductees who satisfy the criteria
Description: Advocacy for the visual arts; students also plan and carry out service projects
Special Events: Art sale, movie night, art activity for The Social Club, AP Art Induction
Meetings: One Thursday a month; others as needed
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Advisor(s): Mrs. VanSciver
Grades open to: Juniors and Seniors
Membership: A minimum of a 91.0% GPA and recommendations from teachers and counselors; students are voted into NHS
Description: Service, scholarship, and leadership activities
Special Events: Blood Drive, Fall play, community service projects, academic scholarships, and tutoring/mentoring program for students
Meetings: 1st Wednesday of the month; others as needed PHOTOGRAPHY All students in grades 9-12 are welcome to participate in the Photography Club. Students who have other extracurricular commitments such as Marching Band or sports may join the club when they are free. Students do need to have a camera and film (even a 35mm disposable camera will do). This club is designed to meet the interests and ability levels of the members. Technical skills will be developed. The students will participate in photo shoots during club meetings and on their own time with the objective of capturing photos to submit for exhibitions. Advisor - Mr. Potts RENAISSANCE Advisor(s): Mrs. McCaughey, Mrs. Kim
Grades open to: All
Membership: Anyone can join; advisors select coordinators for Renaissance homeroom
Description: Renaissance activities reward and recognize as many of the staff and students at NBC as possible throughout the year
Special Events: Carnation Sale, Silent Auction, Smart Cookie, Renaissance cards, Scrip Gift Card, Birthday Brigade, Greyhound Choice awards, staff tailgate, picnic & anniversary gifts
Meetings: One Thursday a month; others as needed
SCIENCE CLUB
Advisor(s): Mrs. Shu, Mr. Switzer
Grades open to: All
Membership: All students at any time
Description: Enhance the student’s involvement in science
Special Events: Science related activities
Meetings: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays S.F.E.R.E. (Students For Earth Recovery Everywhere)
Advisor(s): Mrs. Farrar
Grades open to: All high school students
Membership: Open to all students at any time
Description: Increasing recycling awareness throughout the school and creating an
overall awareness of individual impact on the Earth
Special Events: Planting trees and ink cartridge recycling
Meetings: 3rd Wednesday of the month; others as needed
SOCIAL CLUB
Advisor(s): Ms. Tahaney, Ms. McAneny
Grades open to: All
Membership: All students at any time
Description: A casual after school club that provides opportunities for students who would not interact in the course of the school day to meet, play games, watch movies, and relax.
Special Events: Trivia games, trips to movies, sports
Meetings: 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month
SPECIAL OLYMPICS BOWLING
Advisor(s): Ms. McAneney
Grades open to: All Middle and High School students
Membership: Students who meet criteria for eligible disabilities (as determined by the Special Olympics NJ) can compete
Description: Bowling practices and competitions; Special Olympics NJ competitions
Special Events: Bowling competitions in January, March, and April
Meetings: Practices are on Mondays (October to mid-January); competitions are on Saturdays
S.T.O.P. (Students Together Opposing Prejudice)
Advisor(s): Ms. Lunenfeld
Grades open to: All
Membership: Anyone may join by attending a meeting. Attendance at the summer program and meetings determines involvement in trips and other activities; homeroom students are chosen based on dedication to the club
Description: Students create awareness of issues of diversity; focus on sexism, racism, heterosexism, bullying, and other related issues
Special Events: Ally Week, Multicultural Day, Luau Dance, Fall-Unitown Program, ManyTown, and student driven action plan chosen yearly
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of the month; STOP homeroom meets daily
SPRING MUSICAL
Advisor(s): Mrs. Gargus
Grades open to: All
Membership: All students must audition
Description: Musical play production
Special Events: Spring Musical
Meetings: One week of auditions in December; daily rehearsals from January until the spring show
STUDENT COUNCIL
Advisor(s): Ms. Kotnarowski
Grades open to: All students
Membership: By invitation for Student Council Homeroom; anyone can attend
afternoon meetings
Description: Community service, school spirit
Special Events: Homecoming, Matchmaker, Mr. Northern, teddy bears, food drive
Meetings: General meetings on 3rd Wednesday of the month; officer meetings vary
SUMMER BAND
Advisor(s): Mr. Pinto, Mr. Linder
Grades open to: Grades 5 to 12
Membership: Any band student
Description: Students learn techniques on their instrument; students in our sending districts can acclimate to the NBC music program
Special Events: N/A Meetings: Monday – Thursday for 4 weeks in the summer
(end of June—end of July)
THESPIAN SOCIETY
Advisor(s): Mrs. Gargus
Grades open to: All
Membership: Induction per the requirements of the International Thespian
Society
Description: Students are encouraged to become involved in the school’s
musical and drama productions. Increase skills in acting, directing, theatre business and production; for more information visit njthespians.org
Special Events: Children’s Theatre Day, Treat or Treat food drive, Comedy Improv Nite, State Thespian Festival, Induction and Awards ceremony/performance , field trips
Meetings: As needed (according to the event) TSA (Technology Student Association) Advisor(s): Mr. Johnson
Grades open to: All
Membership: Open to all students
Description: Enrich the technological literacy of students, engage in leadership
activities, and encourage team building
Special Events: State TSA competition held at The College of New Jersey each Spring
Meetings: Tuesdays—Thursdays throughout the year UNSA (United Nations Student Alliance)
Advisor(s): Ms. Welker, Mrs. Mystrena
Grades open to: All
Membership: Open to all students at any time
Description: A forum through which students examine global challenges, cultivate a
sense of global awareness about people in need around the world, and effect change
Special Events: Trick or Treat for UNICEF, UN Day, Save Darfur films, pencil donations, fundraisers
Meetings: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month VIDEO PRODUCTION CLUB
Advisor(s): Mr. Dowd & Mr. Pona
Grades open to: All
Membership: Open to all students at any time
Description: Create “Northern TV” programs for the community; students also take advantage of the video productions classroom’s resources after school
Special Events: Creation of “Northern News” TV show
Meetings: Thursdays (throughout the year)
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