Activities
 
Northwestern Activities and Athletics, includes daily sports announcements and schedules
 
Director, Dr. Guy Hayes
 
 
   
 
Intramural and Activities Department Information
 
High School Principal Mr. Wayne Conner, wconner@nwr7.org Extension2103
Activities Administrator  
School Nurse Mrs. Peggy Barra, pbarra@nwr7.org Extension 2618
 
Activities Office 860.738.6983
Middle School Office 860.379.7243
 
After School Academic Help for Middle School Students will be available Monday and Thursday afternoons. Monday and most Thursdays, the student's classroom teacher is available. Please call the middle school office for more details .
 
 
Cooking Club
 
Cafe 7 West, Northwestern's after school cooking club will be meeting on Thursdays in conjunction with the late bus schedule. Recreational cooking is a way for students to learn about using equipment in the kitchen, following a recipe, and having fun making and eating a variety of foods. Dues are $3.00 per session, payable the day of the club meeting.
 
Instructor: Ms. Cindy Blazys, cblazys@nwr7.org
 
 
Literary Magazine
 
Literary Magazine Seeks Artists!
See your work published this spring! The Graffiti is looking for outstanding writers and artists. It’s time to include your writing or artwork in Northwestern’s annual literary magazine. Students can submit their original short stories, poetry, skits or haiku. We’re also looking for original artwork such as drawings and photographs. And if your work is chosen for the 2005 edition, you’ll receive a free copy of the Graffiti. Please submit all original work by March 15th to Miss Shyer (room 255), or to your English teacher.
 
Instructor: Ms. Emily Shyer, eshyer@nwr7.org
 
 
Middle School Newspaper
 
See advisor for specific details on meeting dates.
 
Instructor: Ms. Jennifer Hurley-Coughling, jhurley@nwr7.org
 
 
Middle School Student Council
 

Tuesday afternoons starting September 17

The Middle School Student Council has been formed to provide students with opportunities in leadership. Mr. Wilbur is the advisor. Interested students should sign up with him.

 
Instructor: Mr. Daniel Wilbur, dwilbur@nwr7.org
 
 
Theatre Program
 
Students are needed for backstage crews. Students interested in participating on this level should see Mr. Hayes. Try out announcemans for productions are made over the PA & monitors.
 
Instructor: Mr. Guy Hayes, ghayes@nwr7.org
 
 
Jazz Band, Middle School
 
Jazz band is an established program with the band. Interested students should see Mr.Lesieur to set up an audition. See Mr. Lesieur.
 
Instructor, Mr. Jim Lesieur
 
 
Yearbook, Middle School
 
See Mrs. Poriss in the Middle School Office. Mondays & Study Halls

Students work to create a middle school yearbook. Students use skills of cutting, pasting, and imagination to develop the book.

 
Instructor: Ms. Sue Poriss, sporiss@nwr7.org
 
 
Math Team
 
4 meets during the year
 
Instructors: Mr. Jim Paniati, jpaniati@nwr7.org
  Mrs. Diana Jakobsen, djakobsen@nwr7.org
  Mrs. Beth Parsons, eparsons@nwr7.org
 
 
Diversity Club HOPE, High School
 
High School Lunch Period B days. This club will bring students together to focus on respect and tolerance in the Northwestern community. Club members will plan in-house activities for students and staff. See Mrs. McQueen
 
Instructor: Mrs. Barbara McQueen, bmcqueen@nwr7.org
 
 
French Club
 
See the advisor for meeting dates. See Mrs. Zierzow or Mrs. Vanalstyne
 
Instructors: Mrs. Louise Vanalystyne, lvanalstyne@nwr7.org
  Mrs. Louise Zierzow, lzierzow@nwr7.org
 
 
Hiking Club
 
Various dates. See Mrs. Jakobsen.
 
Instructor: Mrs. Diana Jakobsen, djakobsen@nwr7.org
 
 
Middle School Drama Club
 
See advisor for times & dates. Mrs. Hurley-Coughlin
 
Instructor: Mrs. Jennifer Hurley-Coughlin, jhurley@nwr7.org
 
 
Middle School Mock Trial
 
Playing the role of lawyers and witnesses students compete against other schools in conducting a mock court case. Mr. Miller, Monday & Tuesday until 430 Students need to secure a ride home.
 
Instructor: Mr. Bruce Miller, bmiller@nwr7.org
 
 
FFA
 
Agricultural education department leadership group. See an Ag Ed teacher for information.
 
 
Special Announcement
 

Attention Freshman! Class Dues are $15.00 before Winter Break and $20.00 after break. Support your class by paying dues on time.

Other clubs may be started as student interest is expressed. Please stop in the activity office for details.