NHS Activities Round-Up: November 2023

Yearbook

If you have not ordered a yearbook yet and would like to, please either visit https://www.jostens.com/ to order one or fill out an order form (found in the office) and submit payment to the office. The current price is $73. This offer is available until January 27.

Band

On Friday, November 17, the marching band performed in the KBJR Christmas City of the North Parade in Duluth.  December has band members performing in two concerts.  On Monday, December 4, the Jazz Band will perform in Java Jive (Winter Jazz Concert) and on Monday, December 8, the Concert Band will perform with NMS band members in the Winter Band Concert.  Shortly thereafter, the NHS Pep Band will provide pregame music at the Thursday, December 21 Girls Basketball Game.
Java Jive YouTube Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l04qsphiKpk
Winter Band Concert YouTube Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3Y7yz8jcqw

Choir

Concert Choir,  Chamber Singers, Vocal Jazz, Satis Stella (previously the SA Group), and Wolf Pack are busy preparing for the Winter Choir Concert on Monday, December 11th. Small groups are also preparing for the Tour of Schools which will take place during the school day on Thursday, December 21st and caroling at Bentleyville which is on Sunday, December 3rd.  

Cross Country

Morgan Martens ran at the State Cross Country Meet in Wisconsin Rapids and took 26th place overall.  Your Girls Cross Country team got 8th place and received Academic All-State honors.  Congratulations!

DECA

DECA students will be attending the Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference in Green Bay, Wisconsin on December 8th.  Students will learn from industry professionals, tour Lambeau/Hall of Fame, and will attend a professional hockey game.  Moreover, they will tour UW-Eau Claire and UW-Green Bay.  It’s going to be a DECA-tastic experience!  

Drama

The cast and crew of Northwestern's Drama team concluded their season and recently returned from state competition at UW-Green Bay on the 18th of November. They put on a great show and were recognized with Outstanding Technical Theatre, Outstanding Ensemble, and the Critics Choice Awards. Further, two students (Mateo Stauffenecker and Iva Jukic) were recognized with Outstanding Acting awards.

FCA

Fellowship of Christian Athletes meets every Friday morning in Room 3058 at 7:30 a.m.  Our leaders are Ashlyn Sutherland, Jenna Hursh, Lawson Burkhart and Addison Hanson.  Breakfast treats are available.

FCCLA

FCCLA completed their Thanksgiving Basket Drive. With the help of the community, NHS, and NES, they were able to donate 37 Thanksgiving baskets and a check for $160 to food shelves in Poplar and Iron River. They have also begun their annual candy bar fundraiser. Now we will begin planning for the annual Christmas Tea. 

FFA

The FFA attended the Mission and Impact Leadership Conferences in Green Bay in November. Nine students Maria Wiita, Lily Kwako, Kaylie Thomas, Gannon Hill, Ashley Erickson, Brendon Harding, Francesca Germano, and Isaac Pooler represented Northwestern High School.

NES Mentors

Our NES mentors are doing a great job!  Thank you for the difference you are making in the lives of our NES students.  If you are interested in being a mentor, please check with Mrs. Vik in room 3055 or with Mrs. Hietala via email.  

SADD

Students against Destructive Decisions sponsored a car at the Trunk or Treat event in downtown Poplar on Oct. 31.  Despite the snow and really cold temps., they were awesome representatives of NHS.  Thank you to Emma Wennersten and Shelby Driscoll for handing out all the treats!