• Clubs and Organizations

    Northwestern offers a wide variety of club and organizational opportunities in which students can participate. Listed below are short summaries of several of these organizations and clubs to help students channel their energies into service and interest projects. Interested students are encouraged to contact the advisors of these programs. Students interested in starting a new club should speak with a Trojan Council Representative.

    New Club Proposal Form 

    ACADEMIC CHALLENGE (Quiz Bowl) - Sponsor - Mr. Dawson

    AENEID STAFF - This group produces the school's yearbook.  Sponsor - Ms. Silva

    BETA CLUB - Membership in this academic achievement organization is via academic eligibility.  21-22 Application  Sponsor - Ms. Tate

    BIG BROTHER/BIG SISTER - A group of seniors who act as a big brother/sister to help freshmen students transition into high school life. They check on them with their academics, encourage them to get involved in different clubs and give them moral support when needed. The organization meets at least once a month with a guest speaker, team building activities, and/or campus projects.  Sponsor - Ms. Byers

    COLOR GUARD - ROTC Cadets train and practice to present the colors and conduct flag honors.  Also teach flag honors to local elementary and middle school students.  Sponsor - Lt. Col. Barrett

    CyberPatriot - ROTC - The National Youth Cyber Education Program created to inspire students toward careers in cybersecurity or other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines.  Sponsors - Lt. Col. Barrett

    DANCE CLUB (Purple Illusion Dance Co.) - Sponsor - Ms. Rhyne

    DRILL TEAM - ROTC Cadets train and practice for local drill competitions.  Sponsor - Lt. Col. Barrett

    ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CLUB - This club provides an opportunity for students to take an active role in our environment. The club includes service projects and educational opportunities.  Sponsors - Ms. Snyder, Ms. Chavis

    FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES - Student-led programs involving speakers, sharing time, and Christian outreach are offered to all interested students.  Sponsors - Ms. Rivers, Ms. Estes

    FORENSIC SCIENCE CLUB - Members engage in activities that introduce them to the use of science to solve crimes.  Sponsor - Dr. Venables

    INTERNATIONAL CLUB – Explores customs and traditions from other cultures.  Sponsors - Ms. Rowsam, Ms. Ciobanu

    JUNIOR CIVITANS - This service organization is open to all interested students. Service-related projects are conducted.  Sponsor - Ms. Lehman

    MODEL ROCKETRY - ROTC Cadets learn about aerodynamics and then build and launch model rockets.  Sponsor - Lt. Col. Barrett

    MODEL UNITED NATIONS - This group focuses on world issues. Students participate in extensive competition after much preparation. Acceptance is via an interview process.  Sponsor - Ms. Simpson

    NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY - Acceptance is based upon academic achievement and a faculty screening process.  21-22 Application  Sponsor - Ms. Medina

    OLYMPIANS - This organization is composed of senior students. Selection for participation is based upon recommendation.  Sponsors - 

    ORACLE WRITING CENTER - Sponsor - Ms. Lowenbach

    ORIENTEERING - ROTC Cadets train and practice land navigation.  Sponsor - Lt. Col. Barrett

    PROM COMMITTEE - This committee is composed of all juniors who are interested in planning and organizing the prom.  Sponsor - Ms. Chavis

    RAIDER TEAM - ROTC Cadets train and practice for local physical fitness competitions.  Sponsor - Lt. Col. Barrett

    SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL - This council meets once a month to discuss issues involving Northwestern.  Sponsor - Ms. Kirkland

    SPECTRUM ART CLUB - This is the art club. Activities include art shows and exhibits.  Sponsors - Ms. Queen, Ms. Furiate, & Ms. Applegate

    THESPIAN SOCIETY - This honor society for theatre students serves to enhance the Theatre Department on campus by producing main stage productions each year. It is affiliated with the International Thespian Society promoting excellence in theatre among high school students.  Sponsor - Ms. Altman

    TROJAN COUNCIL - This council promotes all activities at Northwestern. Representatives are elected via school-wide elections.  Sponsors - Ms. Phillips, Ms. Jordan, Ms. Lehman

    TROJAN FINANCE - Sponsor - Dr. Venables

    TROJAN WAY TV - Broadcast crew that produces a monthly news program that showcases all things Northwestern.  Sponsor - Mr. Honea

    VISIONS -This staff works to compose the literary magazine made up of original student compositions, poems, short stories, etc. Interested students should consider enrolling in creative writing.  Sponsor - Ms. Hughes