Clubs and Activities
Art Club
This Club enables students to take the study of art, photography, and art history beyond the classroom.
Moderator: Mrs. Beth Oates
Band
The band provides an oppourtunity for students to continue their appreciation of music. It meets during the school day for academic credit. The band performs at musicals, concerts, and athletic contests.
Moderator: Mr. Daniel Luddy
Choral Music
Concert Choir, Women's Choir, and Chamber Choir meet during the school day for academic credit. Two concerts are presented each year. The Spring Musical is an extracurricular activity open to all students by audition.
Moderator: Mr. Daniel Avery
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Computer Club
Designed for exploration of the many facets of computer application.
Moderator: Mr. Scott Fletcher
Dramateurs
The Drama Club provides an opportunity for students with an interest in the dramatic arts to study and perform a variety of dramatic and musical works. A Fall play and the Spring Musical are staged each year; casting is by open audition.
Director of Theater: Mrs. Sara Avery; Music Director: Mr. Dan Avery
Freshman Contact
This is a group of 20-30 seniors selected to work with the moderator and principal to ensure a smooth transition for the freshman class. Members of Freshman Contact organize the freshman picnic and sponsor the freshman dance in September to promote spirit and class unity. They also serve as homeroom advisors to help welcome incoming students to the Northwest Catholic community.
Moderator: Mrs. Mary Jo Foran
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Global Awareness Club
This club is sensitive to the issues that affect our world.
Moderator: Ms. Claudia Hart
Intramurals
Offered in the fall and spring, the intramurals program allows students who do not participate in varsity and junior varsity sports an oppurtunity to participate in athletic competition. Activities include basketball, soccer, volleyball, chess, and floor hockey.
Moderator: Mr. John Mirabello
Language Club
French and Spanish Clubs provide an opportunity for students to enrich their regular studies in a particular language. Activities include European tours, lectures, or visits to places and events related to a particular culture. The club usually meets on the third Wednesday of each month. All members must be taking a foreign language and have the desire
to use the language outside the classroom.
Moderator: Mrs. Ana Barrett
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Mock Trial Team
The Mock Trial Team offers students the challenging and exciting opportunity to present an actual trial in a competitive forum. Students assume roles as witnesses and attorneys involved in both civil and criminal cases. Coaches of the team are attorneys with experience in litigation practice.
Moderator: Ms. Joan Keating-McKeon
Northwest Passages
Participation with Northwest Passages, the student-written and -produced newspaper, enables students to develop their talents in journalism and photography.
Moderator: Mrs. Monica Kirschmann
NOWECA
The Northwest Catholic yearbook provides an accurate history of the academic year, reflecting all students and all school activities. Journalistic excellence is stressed. The moderator selects the staff based on the student's application, interview, academic standing, and teacher recommendation. Meetings are held on Thursdays throughout the school year.
Moderator: Mrs. Lori DeCrescenzo
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Pep Club
Pep Club promotes interest in sports activities and stimulates school spirit. Members publicize and attend athletic and other special school activities.
Moderator: Mrs. Nita Vitaliano
Scuba Diving Club
This group is instructed in the basics of scuba diving and can earn Open Water Certification through P.A.D.I.
Moderator: Mr. Timothy Crowley
Ski Club
The Ski Club provides the opportunity for skiers and snowboarders to enjoy their favorite activity on Friday afternoons in January and February.
Moderator: Mr. Dan Luddy
Social Action Committee
The Social Action Committee is the only committee of faculty and students. Its mission is to make the Gospel message of service come alive through days of fast, food drives, and tutoring programs.
Moderator: Mrs. Kristina Gillespie
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Student Assistance
The Student Assistance Committee is made up of a group of seniors who help transfer students make a smooth transition to Northwest Catholic. They also provide tutoring services for those who request help. Each member is requested to attend two training sessions and volunteer two periods per week for tutoring. Meetings are held weekly during homeroom.
Moderator: Mrs. Joyce O'Rourke
Student Council
Student Council serves to promote democratic principles. Students learn and practice procedures necessary for effective government, offering members opportunities to accept responsibility and to provide leadership. The Council represents the opinions of the student body while seeking to foster the Gospel spirit, unity, cooperation, and service to the school community.
Moderator: Mrs. Jennifer Montoney
Syncopate
This is an elite group of dancers who perform at basketball games and compete throughout the winter and spring. Dancers should be trained in jazz, ballet, and hip hop; experience with acro and break dancing is a plus. Auditions are required.
Moderator: Ms. Kerri Smith
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The Writer
The Writer magazine publishes students' literary and artistic efforts. Staff members conduct writing contests, select and edit submitted art and writing for publication, and oversee production of the literary magazine.
Moderator: Mrs. Beth Oates and Mr. Jeff Przech
The Muse
The poetry club, the Muse, is an activity which welcomes into membership students who enjoy writing original poetry as a personal hobby. Its purpose is to affirm and encourage original talent. Club activities include: technique instruction, peer critiquing, poetry readings, guest lecturers, and the publication of one volume of illustrated poetry each year.
Moderators: Mr. Jeff Przech and Mrs. Elizabeth Oates
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