CLUBS

CLOSE UP - sponsor, Mr. Mulso
This club increases awareness in the political process by visiting Washington DC for a week. Participants learn about our government first hand by interacting with political figures and students from across the US. The members are Juniors and Seniors recommended by social studies teachers.

DECA - sponsor, Mrs. Davis
Is a club sponsored by the Business Education Department as part of its curricular program. Membership is limited to students in the Distributive Education class. This group undertakes many projects that benefit the school and the community.

DIVERSITY CLUB - sponsors, Ms. Dipert & Mr. Gilleran
Students explore diversity issues through activities including volunteer and service projects.

DRAMA - plays & musicals:
Gives aspiring actors a chance to test their skills in one or more of the plays and musicals staged at North each year.

FUTURE TEACHERS CLUB - sponsor, Mrs. Torigian
encourages students to seek careers in teaching.  Members discuss the qualifications which make good teachers, visit classroom teachers in specialized areas, and investigate specific college degree programs.  Students have an opportunity to volunteer to work with children as tutors, in the after-school child care programs in the elementary schools, and in the Special Olympics.

JAZZ, PEP BAND & ORCHESTRA - sponsor, Mr. Cleveland
provide many opportunities for instrumental music students to participate and perform in a variety of events throughout the year.

HARBINGER - sponsor, Mr. Young
Harbinger is Grosse Pointe North’s literary journal. It is published annually as a collection of original student and faculty literary and artistic work. Students involved in the staff of Harbinger take responsibility for the format, content selection, design layout and presentation, publicity, and distribution of the journal. Harbinger meets weekly and publishes at the end of the school year.

IMPACT CLUB  - sponsors, Ms. Davenport & Ms. Skelly
This is a community service organization that does a monthly service project.  We meet the third Thursday of the month for a short time and have a monthly project.  There is a different project each month.  Projects are planned in June for the following year. 

MUSICAL ACTIVITIES:
In addition to the drama and instrumental groups available to North students, there are also special vocal groups, such as Pointe Chorale (16 mixed voices), Girls' Ensemble, and Men's Ensemble. Each year the music department presents a major musical play (Grease, Annie, Sound of Music, etc.) which is open to all students.

NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY - sponsor, Mr. Theis
NAHS is a service and social organization here at North that tries to increase awareness of the arts in school and community. Field trips to museums and collections are planned and funded through club fundraising efforts. Criteria for membership are to maintain a 3.0 grade point average in the art classes, and participate in meetings, fundraising and other club activities. Current and past art students are welcome.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY - sponsor, Mrs. Pierce
The North High School Chapter of the National Honor Society was granted a charter and organized in 1969.  To be considered for membership, Juniors and Seniors must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25.  Election to membership by the faculty will be based upon service, character, and leadership in a manner consistent with the national constitution of the National Honor Society

QUIZ BOWL - sponsor, Mr. Hicks
This activity provides interested students with the opportunity to participate in the Macomb Area Quiz Bowl League of 15 high schools in "Jeopardy" style competition from October through May. The team also participates in regional tournaments on weekends and the state championship competition sponsored by McDonalds.

R.A.T.S. (RADIO ASTRONOMY TEAM) - sponsor, Mrs. Herrold
The RATS are a group of North and South High School students whose focus is on astronomy and other earth science related activities.  Open to all students, the club's primary activity is the operation of the student-built radio telescope at North High School.  Members also do astronomy and earth science field trips, night observing, research projects, tours, and education programs.

ROBOTICS TEAM:
The Robotics Team is a combined North and South team sponsored by South teacher, Ken Ginger.  It is for any student, freshmen through senior, who is interested in designing, building, and programming a robot, as well as students interested in business and marketing. They meet all year, but the intense build and marketing portion is daily January through March.  We usually compete twice. 

S.A.D.D. (Students Against Drunk Driving)
As an integrated part of the State of Michigan's SADD\MADD chapters, this program provides community and school awareness of the dangers of drinking and driving.  Educational programs provide a heightened awareness for "Youth At Risk."  Membership is open to North Students.

VALKYRIES - sponsor, Ms. C. Clay
Students in Valkyries serve the school community as ushers for school sponsored functions. You will see the work of these students seating and greeting people during plays. You may see them giving you a program or serving refreshments at school events. This service organization consists of Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors. The group also sponsors a child through the World Vision program.

WILLOW - sponsors, Mrs. Murray, Ms. Gast, Ms. Muto, Mrs. Roman.
WILLOW is an organization that is open to all Women of North and sponsors monthly meetings on topics that pertain to high school girls, such as women's self defense, healthy eating and exercise. It sponsors a speaker panel of professional women as well as fun activities such as Chick Flick in the PAC and a Willow Pillow Party.  WILLOW also does community service through the Alternatives for Girls organization.  A mentoring program is at the core of WILLOW.  Junior girls are paired with freshman girls and seniors with sophomores. If you are interested in joining WILLOW, please email Mrs. Murray or Mrs. Roman.