Clubs Directory 2014-2015 3D2D Computer Aided Design Club President(s): Jason Hwang Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Patrick Quigley Room Number: MC1 Meeting Days: Even Thursdays/Fridays, Every Week Description: Our lives are filled with objects around us, designed by creators like you. Join us and learn the fundamental skills to successfully design on multiple 3D2D Computer Aided Design platforms, and once your design is complete, use the 3D Printer to create it. It takes only three simple steps: think. design. create. Academic Decathlon Club President(s): Caitlin Suh Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Mr. Vernon Brock Room Number: 1005 Meeting Days: Every Tuesday during Lunch Description: Academic Decathlon participates in the Orange County Academic Decathlon competition every year, competing in a total of 10 subjects: Art, Music, Economics, Language and Literature, History, Mathematics, Science, Interview, Speech, and Essay. The competing team is composed of three members from each of the following un-weighted GPA levels: Honors: 3.75 - 4.00 GPA, Scholastic: 3.00 - 3.74 GPA, Varsity: 2.99 and under GPA. Members compete against other students of the same GPA level as them. Students seeking to compete individually are welcome as well. Aid for Africa Club President(s): Eric Willits Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Mrs. Adair Room Number: 1302 Meeting Days: Every other Tuesday Description: Aid for Africa is a charity club that focuses on donating money to organizations that strive to better life for impoverished African countries. We also try to raise awareness for current humanitarian issues within our school community. We hope to make an impact on individuals who battle against poverty, starvation, AIDS, and problems that threaten life for people across Africa.

Alzheimer's Awareness Club President(s): Katie Perkins Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Zeleski Room Number: 1022 Meeting Days: Wednesday once a month Description: The purpose of this club is to raise awareness of Alzheimer's, the most common form of Dementia. Alzheimer's is a fatal disease that attacks the brain, causing problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. The club will work to educate people about this disease and help people learn how to deal with loved ones who have Alzheimer's. This club will also work with outside programs such as Memories in the Making that help care for Alzheimer's patients. American Cancer Society Club President(s): Amy Dong Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Ms. Jung Room Number: 911 Meeting Days: Every Thursday during lunch Description: Northwood's American Cancer Society is a subdivision of the national ACS organization, which funds cancer research and patient service and is a community based voluntary organization. Our focus is to prevent and eliminate cancer by educating the Northwood community about cancer symptoms and ongoing research for new and better treatments in our cancer 101 sessions. We also participate in many events such as Relay for Life and Pennies for Patients to raise money for cancer research and other medical expenses as well as make holiday cards for CHOC hospital and hold Locks of Love at school. Many service hour communities are offered throughout the year! American Red Cross Club President(s): Justina Chang Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Gordon Room Number: 902 Meeting Days: Every Wednesday at lunch Description: Our mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. The Northwood Red Cross Club, will learn, practice and exemplify humanitarian values through mission-related service projects such as our blood drives on campus, puppet show disaster training, and officer training forum.

Amnesty International Club President(s): Courtney Widerman Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Mrs. Deluca and Mr. Hoang Room Number: 901 Meeting Days: Every Friday @ Lunch Description: NHS Amnesty International works to increase knowledge of human rights issues and to provide a productive outlet to solve and discuss them. Join NHS Amnesty International and become involved in school wide discussions, letter-writing campaigns, interactive lectures, vigils, and community-wide protests to raise awareness and actively work to end international human rights abuses. Asian Education Project Club President(s): Chris Zhou, Steven Shen Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Ms. Ormes Room Number: 1027 Meeting Days: Mondays, Every other week Description: NHS Asian Education Project provides an opportunity to all students to learn more about Asian culture, history, and languages. We offer informational cultural talks every meeting, where club members can share their unique knowledge on a variety of topics. Anyone interested in Asian cultures is welcomed to join. We also represent Irvine Chinese School. For those students skilled in Chinese as either a second language, or native language, there will be an available tutoring program at Irvine Chinese School where your Chinese skills can be put to good use. We also offer lots of other volunteer opportunities, available to anyone regardless of Chinese proficiency or knowledge. Autism Awareness Club President(s): Nicole Ideno, Sarah Park Club President Email(s): [email protected], [email protected] Advisor: Mr. Mize Room Number: 1210 Meeting Days: The first thursday of every month Description: We participate in certain activities that promote awareness for Autism. Some of the events we do are the Walk for Autism, a mud run and volunteering at Pretend City. This year we want to attend more events and try to create a club t-shirt.

Barbell Brigade Club President(s): Richard Yu Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Mr. Toohey Room Number: Weight Room Meeting Days: Tuesday Tutorials Description: Barbell Brigade is a fitness club centered around lifting. Our goal closely resembles that of Asics, which is "Sound Body, Sound Mind." We strive for a mentally and physically fit body. Every week, there will be lifting technique sessions as well as open gym time. Some meetings will include guest speakers, who will talk about dieting, fitness, ect. Big Brothers Big Sisters Club President(s): Joanne Kim, Courtney Park Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Mrs. Banagas-Engelert Room Number: 1323 Meeting Days: First Thursday of every month Description: This high school chapter of the nationally recognized Big Brothers Big Sisters organization helps children, primarily in low-income areas, reach their full potentials through professionally supported, one-on-one relationships. As mentors, members will actively help their "Littles" academically and socially. Members will have many community service opportunities and have a chance to improve their own communication skills through leadership, commitment, and teamwork. Bipartisan Alliance Club President(s): Shawn Fu, Jeremy wang Club President Email(s): [email protected], [email protected] Advisor: Mr. Plette Room Number: 903 Meeting Days: every other thursday Description: we want to educate our school about pressing issues in current events through a bipartisan view, meaning from both the conservative and liberal side. Break the Silence Club President(s): Sreya Gunna, Devina Sen Club President Email(s): [email protected], [email protected] Advisor: Mr. Geck Room Number: 1322 Meeting Days: Mondays at lunch

Description: Break the Silence is dedicated to raising awareness of domestic violence and dating abuse, on both local and global scales. Often, we hold fundraisers in order to raise money for and donate items to local shelters as well as invite guest speakers on campus to talk about their experiences and how we can all make a difference. We have a ton of awesome events planned this year, so stop by room 1322 for food, community service hours and lots more! Chess Club Club President(s): David Liau, Jamie Oh Club President Email(s): [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] Advisor: Sharpe Room Number: 936 Meeting Days: Every Thursday, Lunch Description: The goal of Chess Club is to supply Northwood students with an opportunity to expand their intuitive skills as well as provide a source of entertainment through chess. We also aim to spread the game of chess all over the school as well as making it a hobby that everyone of every age can enjoy. Child Abuse Awareness Club President(s): Chase Walmsley, Ben Guzman Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Clarke Room Number: 933 Meeting Days: Thursday every other week Description: Our goal is to help raise awareness of Child Abuse and raise money to donate to the Child Abuse Prevention Center. We also love to help the center out as much as possible and attend all events and community service opportunities available. ClubMed Club President(s): Snehith Maddula Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Dr. Matsuda Room Number: 1023 Meeting Days: Mondays during lunch Description: Club Med helps students prepare for future careers in medicine, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and more! We will promote an appreciation for the medical field by having informative meetings and meaningful discussions. There will be presentations and guest speakers, as well as volunteer, internship, and fundraising opportunities for students to learn about medical professions.

Comfort Zone Club Club President(s): Ben Beqaj, Sam Kim Club President Email(s): [email protected], [email protected] Advisor: Renduchintala Room Number: 931 Meeting Days: Every other Thursday Description: The club works to support the national Comfort Zone Camp (CZC) organization mission statement: “To provide grieving children with a voice, a place and a community in which to heal, grow and lead more fulfilling lives” by sponsoring kids who have lost loved ones to attend a CZC bereavement camp. The club’s focuses are to raise money to sponsor such kids to go to the camps and to raise awareness of CZC. The club will provide resources to any NHS student seeking trained grief support. Common Cents Club President(s): Crystal Chu Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Delille Room Number: 1004 Meeting Days: Every Thursday Description: The Common Cents Club is a club that helps students prepare for future careers in the investment/commerce industry. We will discuss what options students may have in the finance field after graduation and teach them money management and how to give pitches. Computer Science Club Club President(s): Ryan Lim Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Jaime Room Number: 1225 Meeting Days: Friday Lunch, every week Description: The Computer Science Club is open to all students with a desire to explore computer science at a deeper level. We will be doing all kinds of interesting and fun computer science applications that stimulate a higher level of thinking. We will also participate in several competitions throughout the year, which will be a great experience for anybody with alove for programming. CSF Club President(s): Snehith Maddula Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Mrs. Trank Room Number: 1025

Meeting Days: First Tuesday of every month Description: CSF is Northwood's only honors society, promoting student service in the community and rewarding high achieving students with scholarships. Dead Poets' Society Club President(s): Meera Swaminath Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Rubin Room Number: 1101 Meeting Days: Tuesdays at Lunch Description: The purpose of the Dead Poets’ Society is to encourage students to foster their love of poetry. The club provides students the opportunity to write and present poetry at meetings, and attend poetry events (poetry jams). It allows them to learn about different poets from both previous and modern eras, and analyze the meanings and effects of profound literature. The club also offers various opportunities for students to participate in poetry competitions throughout the year. Drama Club Club President(s): Chelsea Seelig Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Mrs. Dunavold Room Number: 605 Meeting Days: Friday at Lunch Description: International Thespian Society Troupe #6309 (aka Drama Club) helps students to celebrate and advocate the art of theatre and dramatics in its many forms. Through participation in various festivals, events, and shows, they are able to develop and showcase their talents in the theatre arts. Drama Club also provides a safe and accepting environment for all students to escape reality and embrace their individuality as they perform alongside other members of their supportive NHS Drama family. Eat-International Club President(s): Claire Ko Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Mrs. DeLuca Room Number: 901 Meeting Days: Every Thursday Description: Eat-International’s purpose is to educate our fellow students about the culinary arts and introduce to them the diverse cultures all over the world through our common interest, food. We have weekly food presentations that showcases talented members as they bring in a dish, its recipe and the background information about it to

share with the rest of the club. We also support our community often by providing our club members with fun volunteer opportunities at local food banks. Ecclesia Club President(s): David Back, Steven Horng Club President Email(s): [email protected], [email protected] Advisor: Mr. Emery Room Number: 1301 Meeting Days: Every Tuesday Description: We're a Christian club that focuses on having fellowship and encouraging one another, as well as having fun with activities including worship, games, and prayer! EDEN Club President(s): Jenny Kim, Emily Lee Club President Email(s): [email protected], [email protected] Advisor: Mr. Emery Room Number: 1301 Meeting Days: Every Monday Description: EDEN's (End Diabetes Epidemic Now) mission is to raise the awareness of diabetes to students, parents, and teachers. It is our duty to educate the community about causes and effects of diabetes. The EDEN club works with the American Diabetes Association office in Orange Country with local fundraising events and volunteering programs. We have goals to raise money that will go towards finding a cure for diabetes. Together, we can save lives and make healthier choices. Engineering Club Club President(s): Ashwin Ramaswamy, Ryan Nguyen Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Rossetti Room Number: 1002 Meeting Days: Every Tuesday at lunch Description: In the Engineering Club we will work with different aspects of engineering to develop projects and participate in various competitions. This will include building mechanical contraptions, programming devices, designing scenarios and much more. Throughout the year we will set up fundraisers and community service opportunities that promote science, technology, engineering and math. Anyone is welcome to join us and work with our team to have fun and learn something new.

Environmental Club Club President(s): Keyian Fallah, Tomomi Yoshida Club President Email(s): [email protected], [email protected] Advisor: Mrs. Olivares Room Number: 1003 Meeting Days: Tuesdays every week Description: The enviro club is a place where one learns about taking care of the Earth and helping the community through unique service opportunities while also discussing some of the most important issues facing the world in the 21st century. There are also lots of outdoor activities and fun!! Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Club President(s): Claire Coleman, Peter Lee Club President Email(s): [email protected], [email protected] Advisor: Mr. O'Brien Room Number: P-1 Meeting Days: Every other Tuesday at lunch (twice a month) Description: FCA is open to all students at Northwood who are interested in learning about and partaking in FCA's purpose, as stated in the organization’s mission and vision, “to see the world impacted for Jesus Christ through the influences of coaches and athletes." We are hoping to positively impact the student body through the values of community and service. Fierce Club President(s): Sarah Noorani Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Ms. Katlen Room Number: 1303 Meeting Days: Every Even Tuesday Description: Fierce is the only fashion club on campus and a way for the student body to express themselves. We aim to let students channel their creative energy into a productive outlet through fashion and other forms of media. We also work with children in elementary schools and plan design projects with them. Glee Club Club President(s): Eric Willits, Ben Tucker Club President Email(s): [email protected], [email protected] Advisor: Mr. Halop Room Number: 503 Meeting Days: Every Wednesday

Description: The purpose of the club is to allow non-chorus members who don’t have room in their schedules to be involved in a musical activity on campus. Glee Club acts as a safe and fun place to share music with friends in a low-pressure environment. We hope to go caroling during the Christmas season to spread Christmas cheer and to take part in a fun event for our club members. We hope to also provide music to those in our communities by reaching out to senior homes and hospitals. One of our main goals is to preform at one of the choral music concerts as an opening act for the show. Global Cultures Club President(s): Trisha Batra, Lisa Olsen Club President Email(s): [email protected], [email protected] Advisor: Katlen Room Number: 1303 Meeting Days: Every Wednesday Description: Through this club you will learn about other cultures and how their lives differ from ours. We hope to inform you about how other people live in other parts of the world. We also offer lots of volunteer opportunities, such as volunteering at the annual cultural festivals in the city. Gay-Straight Alliance Club President(s): Marisol Chandler Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Mr. Guy Room Number: 1404 Meeting Days: Every Thursday at Lunch Description: We are a club that supports awareness of the LGBT community to club members and Northwood students. We discuss the current and past issues, and hope to help anyone who feels unaccepted because of their sexuality. Hadouken Inc. Club President(s): Karene Kwok Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Mize Room Number: 1210 Meeting Days: Fridays during lunch Description: Take a load of stress off your schedule by sitting down with some friendly faces to play video games for charity! We aim to provide fun, casual events for students to attend on their own time in order to clear their heads of stress, all while raising money for a good cause.

HALO Dance Club President(s): Alyssa Lam Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Mrs. Scialpi Room Number: 607 Meeting Days: Every Thursday at lunch Description: The HALO Dance Club works to support the HALO Dance for Autism charity in raising funds that directly benefit autistic patients and their families. Members will have the opportunity to get involved with community service surrounding the dance and autism community, as well as get involved in performing and volunteering in the annual HALO benefit show. Come join us to learn or further your dance skills as well as get involved in a great organization! Happy Hands Club President(s): Kiana Allen, Sammy Boyarsky Club President Email(s): [email protected], [email protected] Advisor: Ms. Blackburn Room Number: 1007 Meeting Days: Every other Wednesday Description: Happy hands club raises money and volunteers for the deaf and hard of hearing programs in our community, including Taft elementary and University high school Inklings Club President(s): Bethany Higa, Ariel Sauri Club President Email(s): [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] Advisor: Ms. Wallen Room Number: 1010 Meeting Days: Mondays at lunch Description: Mondays at lunch (Insert Fandom Here) Club President(s): Zara Ahmed, Justin Bai, Joyce Lee Club President Email(s): [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] Advisor: Mize Room Number: 1210 Meeting Days: Every Wednesday at Lunch Description: As a chapter of the Harry Potter Alliance (HPA)—an international nonprofit organization—and a branch of Don’t Forget to Be Awesome (DFTBA), Insert Fandom

Here (IFH) aims to create a safe environment for fans of assorted books, television shows, and such to gather and discuss common interests. Also, by utilizing parallel situations in fictional universes as metaphors, IFH uses a creative, engaging method to bring awareness and understanding to injustice in modern society. IFH will motivate its members to participate in projects of local, national, and worldwide scales to make lasting social changes in our community and in our world. Interact Club President(s): Marshall Fern & Sam Silver Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Gregg Payne Room Number: 1405 Meeting Days: Every Fridays Description: Interact is a fun way to work on leadership skills while giving back to the community locally and worldwide. Junior State of America (JSA) Club President(s): John Kang, Jerry Chaing Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Delille Room Number: 1004 Meeting Days: Every Wednesday Description: Junior State of America is a not-for-profit, non-partisan organization focusing on the observation and discussion of politics, debate and current events. Attending regional and state level conventions to engage in student legislature and debates, our members have the unique opportunity to meet other like-minded students from California. Everyone interested in knowing more about how our nation works while having fun should join. Key Club Club President(s): Grace Hsieh Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Mrs. Trank Room Number: 1025 Meeting Days: Thursdays at lunch Description: Key Club is an international student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities to serve, build character and develop leadership. Our organization offers a wide range of opportunities to its members by supporting our International Service Partners and affiliated charities: March of Dimes (funds research to reduce premature births), UNICEF (works to overcome poverty, violence, discrimination, and disease that afflict children around the world), Children's Miracle

Network (raises funds for more than 170 children's hospitals), and many others committed to helping others, whether through medical research or through community build-up. In addition to providing over 100 hours of community service each year, Key Club members can also develop leadership skills by attending leadership training conferences/workshops, running meetings, planning projects and holding elected leadership positions at the club, district and international levels. Knit with Love Club President(s): Jodi Wei Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Mrs. Persons Room Number: 923 Meeting Days: Even Thursdays Description: Knit with Love teaches students how to knit so they can make items such as beanies, scarves, caps, shawls, and blankets for impoverished individuals throughout the world. We donate to the homeless, victims of natural disaster, and cancer patients in dozens of countries. We will have regular tutorials on how to knit, so anyone who is interested in learning a new skill is welcome! LiNK (Liberty in North Korea) Club President(s): Taehwan Lee Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Plette Room Number: 904 Meeting Days: Mondays every week Description: LiNK NHS is part of the international organization, Liberty in North Korea. The international organization is the only full-time grass roots organization in North Korea that focuses on the development of North Korean human rights. LiNK provides routes in China for North Korean refugees to escape the fascist North Korean government. In order to provide humanitarian aid, LiNK plans to raise money in order to assure the safety of North Korean refugees. Our club's goals are to fund-raise in order to assist the international organization in the efforts and to spread awareness in the city of Irvine. We firmly believe that educating people about the crisis in North Korea is important for the achievement of liberty in North Korea. Anyone is welcome to join and have fun while making a difference in a current international crisis. Join us! :) We love new people.

Livingstone CDC SVO Club President(s): Joanne Do, Caitlin Suh Club President Email(s): [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] Advisor: Case Room Number: 501 Meeting Days: Every second and fourth Thursdays Description: Livingstone CDC SVO is the student volunteer organization of the Livingstone CDC. Livingstone CDC funds a clinic whose purpose is to provide free medical care for those who cannot afford to pay for health care. SVO gives student volunteers chances to volunteer at a food bank and participate in Livingstone’s Music and Art Therapy, held in Stanton. Other volunteering activities include monthly garage sales and the annual Gala show. Student volunteers who are considering pursuing a career as a doctor are given opportunities to work as interns at the clinic itself. Livingstone CDC SVO is a great organization for volunteering and socializing! Make-A-Wish Club President(s): Jessica Kim, Wynne Yang Club President Email(s): [email protected], [email protected] Advisor: Mr. Dickson Room Number: 1207 Meeting Days: Every wednesday at lunch Description: "We grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy." Make-A-Wish Mission Math Olympiad Club President(s): Ryan Lim Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Di Antonio Room Number: 924 Meeting Days: Thursday, every week Description: Our club provides for students interested in math to gather with intellectually stimulating competitions, fun activities, and simple conversations among friends. We participate in the American Mathematics Competition, California Math League, and other national and state-wide competitions that challenge students beyond the school math curriculum. We also run a math tutoring program for Northwood students. We hope that reaching out to students will stimulate interest and love for math that our club holds dearly.

Mock Trial Club President(s): Massil Adnani Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Mr. Cook Room Number: 1305 Meeting Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-7:30 Description: In Mock Trial, students receive a fictional court case and pose as attorneys and witnesses in our competitions throughout the year. Students who join the team will gain an understanding of the United States judicial process, in addition to gaining valuable public speaking, reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. In addition, the Northwood Mock Trial team is coached by multiple Orange County prosecutors, who have helped the team reach the playoffs of the annual Orange County Mock Trial Competition almost every year. Model United Nations Club President(s): Jerry Chiang Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Mr. Rubin Room Number: 1101 Meeting Days: Every Monday at Lunch Description: Model United Nations seeks to impart members with leadership and public speaking skills, to educate members about current international events, to travel with members to nationally-ranked conferences at places such as Columbia and UC Berkeley, and give members the tools to succeed as global citizens. MUSE (Musicians United for Service and Entertainment) Club President(s): Tiffany Wu Club President Email(s): [email protected], [email protected] Advisor: Mr. Emery Room Number: 1301 Meeting Days: Fridays at lunch, weekly Description: MUSE encourages people to share their passion for music with the community and their peers, and offers both community service and performance opportunities as well! Performance venues vary greatly, from senior centers to restaurants and provide students opportunities to foster solo or chamber performing skills. We help encourage each other's musical growth, and create a relaxed and comfortable environment to enjoy each other's music. No specific music skill is required to attend. Join us on Fridays for updates on events and club performances!

Muslim Student Association (MSA) Club President(s): Khalid Yasseen Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Deluca Room Number: 901 Meeting Days: Every Wednesday at Lunch Description: The Muslim Student Association aims to rid the stereotypes about Muslims created after September 11th through community service and humanitarian aid and increasing awareness to students on-campus Namaste Northwood Club President(s): Snehith Maddula Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Mrs. Renduchintala Room Number: 931 Meeting Days: Wednesdays during lunch Description: Namaste Northwood is Northwood's Indian Cultural Club. Join this club to participate in Indian cultural events and to learn more about what it means to be an Indian. Come to our meetings to enjoy ethnic food, performances, and have a great time! National History Day Club President(s): Raveena Ghanshani Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Ms. DeLille Room Number: 1004 Meeting Days: Two Tuesdays a month Description: National History Day is a competition held yearly, encompassing research and writing on a particular history topic of your choice. You can pursue a documentary, paper, exhibit, website, or performance to visually present your topic. As a club, we will provide you with the help necessary to succeed in the competition. Participating in History Day is an extremely rewarding and fun experience! We encourage all new members! NHS Art Club Club President(s): Divya Sripathy Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Mrs. Rohrs Room Number: 503 Meeting Days: Even Mondays

Description: The Northwood High School Art Club is for all art enthusiasts, from beginners to artists alike. Our members take part in fun art projects, and learn about many fields of art through our hands- on activities. We also have community service projects, and all funds raised will go to our very own Northwood High School Visual Arts Department. Anyone is welcome to join, and our goal is to offer our members a fun and fulfilling art experience. NHS Spanish Club Club President(s): Andrea Nguyen, Jessica Phan Club President Email(s): [email protected], [email protected] Advisor: Laura Tijerino Room Number: 1424 Meeting Days: Wednesdays during lunch, once a week Description: In the NHS Spanish Club, we explore the Hispanic culture through free food every meeting and an activity. We also hold various community service and fundraising events throughout the year. All fundraising money goes to Xela Aid, an organization who empowers children and their families to break the cycle of poverty and to become healthy, educated and self reliant. nLighten Club President(s): Matthew Hsing,Sabrina Chang Club President Email(s): [email protected],[email protected] Advisor: Ms. Jung Room Number: 911 Meeting Days: Wednesday every other week Description: Brightening the future of America by supplementing the education of elementary school students. Northwood French Club Club President(s): Naomi Jia Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Fabienne Champion Room Number: 914 Meeting Days: Wednesdays, Every Week Description: French Club is a club that seeks to promote awareness of the French Language and culture. In recent years, a focus on French Language has unfortunately started to fade. Thus, its main goals include providing learning experiences for people of all ages through classes and interactive games at schools and community centers, as well as a synthesis between French and other interdisciplinary languages. Le français est belle!

NOW Club President(s): Isha Punja Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Mrs. Allen Room Number: 1202 Meeting Days: 1st and 3rd Wed of every month Description: The National Organization For Women or NOW club is a chapter of the National Organization For Women which is the oldest and largest women's rights organization in the United States. Our mission is to raise awareness about gender inequality in our society and to empower girls.We address issues of body image, gender stereotyping in the media, date rape and violence against women among other relevant issues. We also participate in heforshe which invites males to become involved in activities that promote gender equality. Ocean Club Club President(s): Taylor Rodriguez, Kavita Galal Club President Email(s): [email protected] , [email protected] Advisor: Mr. Yee Room Number: 1208 Meeting Days: Every Friday at Lunch Description: Our club's goal is to spread ocean conservation awareness. We plan to make a difference through cleaning beaches, recycling our school's bottles, and working with Surfrider and Hurley. We also plan on hosting fun bonding activities for our members such as kayaking, going to the Aquarium, and having bonfires. Through our cleanups and recycle programs, we hope to be making a difference. Odyssey of the Mind Club President(s): Annie Gao, Chris Zhou Club President Email(s): [email protected], [email protected] Advisor: Ms. Jaime Room Number: 1225 Meeting Days: Every Tuesday at lunch Description: The Odyssey of the Mind is an international education program that provides creative problem solving opportunities for students of all ages in local, state, and international levels. Team members apply their creativity to solve problems ranging from building mechanical devices and structures to presenting an original interpretation on literary classics to planning and acting out performance skits. The use of creativity promotes thinking outside of the box and will help students develop problem solving skills that will assist them outside of the school environment in the real world. Most importantly, students will build cooperation skills that will enable them to work with their teammates and enjoy their learning experience.

One Goal Club President(s): Justin Lai, Joseph Baek Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Mr. Sharpe Room Number: 936 Meeting Days: Every Wednesday Description: One Goal focuses on spreading the love and passion of soccer to children in impoverished communities through distributing soccer equipment, primarily soccer balls, all over the world. We encourage members to undertake the responsibility of enabling all to play the game of soccer, building and caring within the community, and creating a fun, warm atmosphere for soccer. One Goal uses soccer as a universal language to communicate to the youth soccer skills, leadership characteristics, and moral values. Opportunities are provided for students at Northwood to participate in indoor soccer tournaments, community service, and trips to foreign countries to spread our love of soccer. No specific soccer skills are required to attend, so join us on Wednesdays to take action in changing children's lives all over the world! Operation Smile Club President(s): Nina Kalantar, Bhavna Gupta Club President Email(s): [email protected], [email protected] Advisor: Ann Doan Room Number: 921 Meeting Days: Every other Tuesday Description: The Operation Smile Student Club is an affiliation of Operation Smile whose purpose is to raise funds and spread awareness for adolescent facial deformities, primarily the cleft lip and palate. We provide students with the ability to connect with individuals from around the world that share a similar passion for giving back. Members will participate in various service, fundraising, and awareness projects that will expand their services to a broader aspect as well as provide life changing surgeries for thousands of children. Origami Outreach Club President(s): Stephanie Chang, Lam Nguyen Club President Email(s): [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] Advisor: Ms. Schneider Room Number: 1028 Meeting Days: Every Other Thursday at Lunch Description: Through the art of paper folding, Origami Outreach provides a means of expressing oneself artistically. Our goal is to influence various students to utilize origami

as a creative outlet and as a means of giving back to the community. No experience in origami is necessary to join! Most importantly, Origami Outreach strives to bring together students of similar interests, and by sharing the joy of this beautiful and ancient art form, allow them to develop compassion as they reach out to those who have not experienced the wonders of the art of origami. Pay It Forward Club President(s): Steve Shi, Sam Kim Club President Email(s): [email protected], [email protected] Advisor: Hoang Room Number: 1002 Meeting Days: Wednesdays, every other week Description: Pay It Forward is dedicated to the act of repaying a good act to others to others instead of to the original benefactor. Our meetings will introduce you to problems prevalent in daily society, and then get you involved in helping combat those very problems. Learn and spread the value of true kindness through community involvement and social interaction! Ping Pong Club Club President(s): Ashwin Ramaswamy, Rishabh Krishan Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Gutierrez Room Number: Gym Meeting Days: Mondays at Lunch Description: Come play recreational ping pong at the gym every Monday. Each semester we will hold round-robin tournaments in which you can play against your peers in singles or doubles. Students will be informed about opportunities to participate in USATT sanctioned events. Community service opportunities will be available throughout the year. Join the ping pong club and have a great time competing or playing just for fun. Pink Ribbon Club Club President(s): Tara Tanjasiri Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Whitney Tavlarides Room Number: 501 Meeting Days: Every Wednesday Description: The purpose of Pink Ribbon Club is to raise money for the Pink Ribbon Club Foundation and other non-profit organizations that support the fight against breast cancer. We provide many community service opportunities while educating the public about this topic.

Prom Project Club President(s): Divya Kameti, Min Kyung Nam Club President Email(s): [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] Advisor: Mr. Marchant Room Number: 1229 Meeting Days: Every other Monday Description: We are dedicated to help high school senior girls from low income families of Orange County attend their prom with self-confidence and in style by providing free prom dresses and accessories. Our goal is to collect at least 50 dresses, shoes, and accessories through clothing drives, and to donate at least $200 we collect from fundraisers to the Prom Project nonprofit organization. Roman Catholic Club Club President(s): George Peabody, Tiffany Mabunga Club President Email(s): [email protected] , [email protected] Advisor: Mrs. Banagas Room Number: 1323 Meeting Days: Wednesday at lunch every other week Description: Roman Catholic Club's mission is to connect students to their faith and share ways to strengthen their relationship with Christ. Our guest speakers come from different backgrounds and are able to provide different perspectives on living life through Christ. The club also offers community service projects that allow us to reach out to different communities. SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) Club President(s): Gwen Ung Club President Email(s): [email protected], [email protected] Advisor: Mrs. Doan Room Number: 921 Meeting Days: Every other Monday Description: We are the Northwood chapter of SADD, a national organization) that helps to promotes students to make healthy decisions inside and outside of school. We help prevent the decisions of underage drinking, drug use, dangerous and impaired driving, and other destructive decisions. We also help with students to cope with the daily frustrations of high school life. Don't be thrown off by our name, SADD, this club has many fun opportunities to get involved with the community and around school!

Science Olympiad Club President(s): Austin Hyun Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Mrs. Schneider Room Number: 1028 Meeting Days: Tuesdays and Saturdays, frequency varies Description: Science Olympiad is an academic team of students dedicated to studying science beyond the scope of typical high school education. Team members study for events in a variety of topics (e.g. Anatomy and Physiology, Astronomy, Bridge Building, Entomology, Forensics, etc.), and the team competes at competitions and invitationals ranging from a regional to national level. Those with a passion for and dedication to science should attend the entrance exam, held at the beginning of each school year. Secular Student Alliance Club President(s): Jason Gross Club President Email(s): [email protected], [email protected] Advisor: Mickey Dickson Room Number: 1207 Meeting Days: Tuesdays, Weekly Description: Secular Student Alliance tries to create a place in society for nonreligion by allowing secular and nonsecular students alike to meet and discuss viewpoints on controversial topics in a friendly, safe environment. This helps dispel stereotypes and misconceptions while promoting understanding a sense of broader unity. SSA also fundraises for donations to education-related charities. She’s The First Club President(s): Shireen Khan Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Mrs. Petrosian Room Number: 1203 Meeting Days: Mondays at Lunch Description: She’s The First *{Northwood} is a chapter of the national non-profit, She’s The First Foundation which sponsors girls’ education in the developing world. Members will be given the opportunity to help their sisters around the world succeed in their lives as they themselves strive to do. "The best way to end poverty is by educating and empowering women and girls." SMASH Badminton Club Club President(s): Jerry Chiang, Tiffany Shen Club President Email(s): [email protected], [email protected] Advisor: Ormes

Room Number: 1027 Meeting Days: Tuesdays Every other week in gym once a month in class Description: Our club teaches people the fun sport of badminton. In this club, we make friends, learn new badminton skill, and have a fun time. We welcome all skills no matter how well or how bad you play because the board can teach anyone who wants to learn. S.M.I.L.E. (Student Mental Illness Learning Effort) Club President(s): Michael Bellas and Zach Bokota Club President Email(s): [email protected] and [email protected] Advisor: Mr. Banks Room Number: 1201 Meeting Days: Every other Thursday Description: The purpose of this club is to raise awareness of all mental health disorders and to try to eliminate the social stigma associated with mental illness at Northwood High. It is also to fundraise for various mental illness organizations and give the opportunity for community service projects revolving around mental health. This club will raise understanding of mental health issues to limit bullying to which students might otherwise be subjected. Smiles for Miles Club President(s): Cassandra Wang Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Doan Room Number: 921 Meeting Days: Every other Tuesday at lunch Description: Smiles for Miles is a club that helps young children and teenagers in the hospital and their families. We do this both directly and indirectly by holding fundraisers and drives, making cards, and supporting the families during this difficult time. This club is for anyone who is interested in supporting and bringing a positive outlook on life to young patients and their loved ones, all while participating in community service projects and making new friends! Speech and Debate Club President(s): Reba Chawla Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Vernon Brock Room Number: 1005 Meeting Days: Every Thursday at Lunch Description: Speech and Debate is a club through which members can participate in tournaments throughout the year that include a variety of events from both speaking and debating disciplines. Our hands-on format stresses one or more of the following:

researching political topics, formulating coherent arguments, memorizing timed speeches, and impromptu speaking. We pride ourselves in teaching communication and critical thinking skills that are invaluable to future life experiences. StandUp For Kids Club President(s): T.c. Le Fever, Rutvi Katariya Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Mr.Leavitt Room Number: 1123 Meeting Days: Every Tuesday Description: StandUp For Kids is a non-profit organization that helps end the cycle of youth homelessness in Orange County, and in a bigger scope, the United States. The majority of the homeless street kids and at-risk youth have either been rejected from their homes or have run away, and have to face obstacles that most of us cannot comprehend. Therefore, our goal at StandUp For Kids is to advocate for these youth and raise money to help provide them with the necessities they need, such as meals, housing, and education. Tech Talk Club President(s): Ajay Raj Club President Email(s): [email protected], [email protected] Advisor: Ms. Katlen Room Number: 1303 Meeting Days: Every Monday Description: Tech Talk is a club where students can learn, share, develop, and exhibit their talents in the field of technology. It is a great opportunity for students to learn about new innovations and concepts in a fun and engaging environment. We will have demonstrations and discussions on new and emerging technology and will be involved in the innovating process through projects such as the Raspberry Pi and programming. We will also be involved in competitions and hackathons this year, including the Google Science Fair, Code Day, and HackUCI. Volunteering opportunities are also available. For more information, visit nhstechtalk.github.io. The Elderflower Club Club President(s): Raveena Ghanshani Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Mrs. Schneider Room Number: 1028 Meeting Days: Two Mondays a month

Description: The Elderflower Club strives to improve the lives of senior citizens in addition to creating bonds between the younger and older generations. Through events at Senior Centers in Irvine, students will receive a chance to interact with the elderly and, furthermore, receive community service hours. We encourage everyone to join! Timberbooks Club Club President(s): Mansi Kalra Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Ms. Ormes Room Number: 1027 Meeting Days: Every Odd Friday Description: Timberbooks is a club for avid readers looking to explore new genres and read new books. Everything from classics to young adult books, Timberbooks will have something for you. You can participate in activities like writing alternative endings, creating movie casts for a book you read, and much much more. Find fun ways to earn community service hours by volunteering with us at the library to help put on their amazing events as well! Truth Club Club President(s): Samantha Hornyak Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Mrs.DeLille Room Number: 1004 Meeting Days: Every Friday at Lunch Description: Truth Club is a club that discusses how the media negatively affects teenagers. We are committed to the awareness and prevention of consequences that can come from harmful media, including self harm, suicide, eating disorders, and selfesteem issues. UNICEF Club President(s): Bharat Vishnubotla, Grant Hibbard Club President Email(s): [email protected], [email protected] Advisor: Mr. Roche Room Number: 1228 Meeting Days: Every Other Wednesday Description: UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to save and improve childrens’ lives. UNICEF believes in zero children dying from preventable causes. Join us to help fight for the survival and development of the world’s most vulnerable children.

Wolfpack Club President(s): Marissa Saul, Kaitlyn Caldera Club President Email(s): [email protected], [email protected] Advisor: Flocken Room Number: 1401 Meeting Days: Thursday every week Description: WolfPack is a peer buddy club fostering lifelong friendships with the students in our Developmentally Disabled program. Members are paired up with students, their “buddies,” who they eat lunch with at weekly meetings. The purpose is to give our special needs students a social outlet and the best high school experience possible. It’s a lot of fun! World Vision Club President(s): Elizabeth Yu Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Rubin Room Number: 1101 Meeting Days: Every other friday at lunch Description: At World Vision, we walk the road towards ending poverty. By sponsoring poverty-stricken children around the world, we are able to provide basic necessities that they and their families would otherwise lack, creating a sustainable solution to the root causes of poverty. Join our mission and impact the world today. World Wildlife Club President(s): Grant Hibbard Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Mr. Sharpe Room Number: 936 Meeting Days: Every Other Monday Description: World Wildlife works to raise awareness and funds to help save endangered animals and prevent the degradation of our natural habitat. Come join WWF to participate in fun hikes and events that will help kindle your love for our local wildlife. Xposure Club President(s): John Kang, Tyler Tran Club President Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Dr. Matsuda Room Number: 1023 Meeting Days: Every Other Thursdays Description: Northwood Xposure is a photography club for students interested in it.

Through contests, critiques, and presentations, we plan on enriching students' knowledge and experience in the art medium. Yoga & Pilates Club President(s): Nisha Rao, Caitlin Tran Club President Email(s): [email protected], [email protected] Advisor: Mrs. Olivares Room Number: 1003 Meeting Days: Every Friday at Lunch Description: We are a club based on the philosophies of yoga and Pilates. Specifically, we better our own health, both physical and mental, raise awareness for health, and give back to the community. We offer weekly yoga classes on campus and monthly ones at a nearby yoga studio. We also offer multiple volunteer opportunities that help you to become a better person. If you are looking to reduce stress and gain balance in your life, then come to Yoga and Pilates Club! Youth Action Team Club President(s): Nina Kalantar, Dylan Huynh, Namrata Pujara Club President Email(s): [email protected],[email protected], [email protected] Advisor: Emery Room Number: 1301 Meeting Days: Every other Wednesday. Description: Mission Statement: Creatively responding to the needs and interests of the teens in our community. Youth Action Team is a club on campus that provides students with the opportunity to become an active participant within their community though volunteering at a multitude of community service events.