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AFTER THE ACADEMICS 2020-2021
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Dear New Trier Students Competitive Clubs........................................................... 1-2
Equal Access Clubs...............................................................3
Welcome to the 2020–2021 school year! As you begin this new Gaming Clubs........................................................................4
year at New Trier, we hope you will take some time to consider
the many extracurricular opportunities available to you. This Government / Political Issue Clubs..................................5
booklet contains descriptions of the more than 100 clubs, open
to students of any interest or ability level. There truly is some- Multicultural / International Clubs.............................. 6-8
thing for everyone! Once you have picked out clubs that interest
you, you can find out about meeting times and locations on the Northfield Clubs.............................................................9-11
New Trier website, in adviser room, in the Daily Bulletin, or by Service Clubs................................................................ 12-15
contacting any of the faculty members listed below. Get involved,
make new friends, and explore all that New Trier has to offer. Social Justice Clubs.............................................................16
Special Interest Clubs.................................................. 17-21
S TA C Y K O L A C K Student Media.............................................................. 22-23
Activities Coordinator, Winnetka Campus
847.784.2281
kolacks@newtrier.k12.il.us
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DAN GROSS
Activities Coordinator, Northfield Campus
847.784.7518
Club Meeting Times
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our Club Finder
Participants in New Trier club leadership positions and Performing Arts opportunities
are subject to the Extracurricular Code, which applies to students who participate in
voluntary, school-sponsored activities that are not part of an academic class. The Ex-
tracurricular Code includes expectations for student behavior and consequences for any
violations. The code is included in the Student Guidebook distributed to all families at
the beginning of the school year. Please review the Guidebook at home or online for more Instagram: @NTHSactivities
details about the Extracurricular Code.
Twitter: @NTHSactivities
COMPETITIVE CLUBS
ACES Academic Challenge DECA
Top Science, mathematics, English, engineering, and DECA prepares emerging high school leaders and
computer students challenge their peers in regional and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance,
state academic competitions in a variety of areas. Top hospitality, and management. Members take field trips,
groups advance to the next level. engage with guest speakers, participate in service
activities and compete at both local and national
SPONSOR: competitions. While these options may look different
Garret Forbes this year, DECA student leaders are developing creative
David Haak
activities for 2020/21.
SPONSOR:
Bob Bollweg
Chess Melissa Duffy
Chess Club is a competitive, interscholastic team that
participates in several matches each year, including the
Illinois State High School Tournament. Players at many
different levels have participated through the years, from Math Team
beginners to titled Masters. Math Team focuses on learning problem-solving
techniques used in competition. The team participates in
SPONSOR: several contests at the local and state levels.
Matthew Mersch
SPONSOR:
Katherine Linsenmeier
John Carter
Dance Team
Dance Team represents New Trier High School in local
competitions and the IHSA state series for competitive
dance. The team also supports New Trier High School
as a spirit organization by performing during halftime at
varsity home football and basketball games. Learn more
at newtrier.k12.il.us/DanceTeam/
SPONSOR:
Courtney Kafkis
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COMPETITIVE CLUBS
Robotics Science Olympiad (JV & Varsity)
This is a VERY hands-on club where students design, Science Olympiad teams compete in 23 challenging
build, test, and program remote-controlled robots to events at invitational, regional, state, and national
compete in competitions such as VEX Robotics (land competitions across the country. Some events require
division), MATE ROV (underwater division), and Go knowledge of science facts and others focus on
DroneX Drone Racing Competition (air division). Stu- concept and process skills, technology, and building.
dents can be a part of any group they choose. No expe- Science Olympiad provides a rigorous and collaborative
rience necessary - all are welcome! community for those who love science. Learn more at
https://forms.gle/aA3Vcrh73gmMuMyR9
SPONSOR:
Chip Finck SPONSOR:
Alexander Howe
Scholastic Bowl (JV & Varsity)
Scholastic Bowl is a team competition that follows a Speech and Debate
format similar to Jeopardy! Members match wits with This is a group for those students who are passionate
other teams from across the state and country on a about specific issues or who can think quickly “on the fly.”
variety of subjects including: math, science, social Members of the team have the opportunity to develop their
studies, literature, music, art, and pop culture. skills and participate in local and national interscholastic
competitions, performing in interpretive, public address,
SPONSOR: and limited preparation events. All are welcome - bring
Benjamin Yang your friends - you can join at any time! Please contact the
Head Coaches for more details. Learn more at newtrier.
k12.il.us/SpeechandDebate/
Head Coaches �������������Aaron Vinson, extension 6885
Dave Weston, extension 6891
COACHES:
Dave Weston
Aaron Vinson
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E Q UA L AC C E S S C LU B S
Trevian Student Fellowship
Trevian Student Fellowship is a Christian Club that
seeks to provide a community for Christian students at
New Trier and serve all students through peer-to-peer
encouragement, discovering who Jesus is through the
Bible and sharing God’s love with every student on
campus.
SPONSOR:
Jason English
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G OV E R N M EG
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LBI S
SS U E C LU B S
Card Game Dungeons & Dragons (D&D)
New Trier HEARTS Card Game CLUB! Kids come out D&D builds teamwork, develops creativity, and
in SPADES to join this group of DIAMONDS to play improves problem-solving skills. You can be a wizard,
dice and card games ranging from Solitaire to War to fighter, thief, cleric, or even the dungeon master! It’s
Bridge and more. Card Game Club: Just roll the dice a social game, a form of storytelling that encourages
and come to shuffle, cut, and deal! friendship using pen, paper, dice, and an active
imagination. Not just a game—a grand adventure!
SPONSOR:
Wendy Parks SPONSOR:
Daftan Blair
Computer Gaming
Enjoy a variety of competitive, real-time strategy and Go Club
action games. Capture enemy bases, score points, Are you interested in the most ancient board game in
and defend your position. The team with the highest the world? Go is a territorial board game and takes only
score wins, but above all, making friends is the name 3 minutes to learn. Rules of Go in 10 words: black goes
of the game. Students use networked Windows or Mac first, take turns placing one stone, surround territory.
computers with online access. No experience needed. That’s it! Come learn/apply these rules on the board!
SPONSOR: SPONSOR:
Nathan Silvers Timothy Kajfez
Console Gaming Super Smash Brothers
All students who have an avid interest in playing and Feel the need to relive the video game obsession of
competing in console video games are welcome! No your childhood? Want to see how New Trier does in the
experience required. Members engage in a variety of world of competitive eSports? Or do you just need to
games on multiple platforms and systems including relieve some stress with a good “smash attack” on your
Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo. Members share the friend? Game on! No experience necessary.
responsibility of bringing in their own consoles and games.
SPONSOR:
SPONSOR: Todd Maxman
Adam Vogltanz
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G OV E R N M E N T / P O L I T I C A L I S S U E C LU B S
New Trier Non-Partisans Young Democrats
New Trier Non-Partisans is a student-led forum that The New Trier Young Democrats meet weekly to
encourages students of all political orientations to discuss political and international issues. The club’s
come and talk about current events in the U.S. and activities include hosting guest speakers, assisting
the world. Students choose a discussion topic each local and national campaigns, and engaging with the
week with the goal of getting informed, understanding Trevian community in a healthy political discussion.
opposing positions, and having fun!
SPONSOR:
SPONSOR: Monique Boyd
Benjamin Yang
Trevian Republicans
Our purpose is to allow New Trier students to perform
service projects as well as have the opportunity
to discuss political issues. Students also have
opportunities for political involvement. Make a
difference and have your voice heard!
SPONSOR:
TBD
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M U LT I C U LT U R A L / I N T E R N AT I O N A L C L U B S
African American Community Club Israel
This club is open to any and all students interested Anyone interested in modern-day Israel and Israeli
in African American culture. Learn about historical culture is welcome. Members participate in Roots of
and contemporary aspects of the African American New Trier and Springfest, hold fundraisers, invite guest
experience. We participate in Roots of New Trier, speakers, go on excursions, and cook Israeli food. All
fundraising, field trips to museums, plays, etc. All are New Trier students are welcome!
welcome!
SPONSOR:
SPONSOR: Kim Hafron
Johnyell Owens
French Culture
Chinese Culture We are a club for anyone who loves French culture.
This club promotes a greater understanding of everything Everyone is welcome and we speak English at our
Chinese. Members participate in International Day, weekly meetings. We celebrate French culture through
enjoy food from various ethnic restaurants, and sponsor fun activities like playing bocce ball, cooking French
a Chinese New Year celebration. All are welcome! food, playing French board games, and going to a
French restaurant! Come join us!
SPONSOR:
Tom Lau SPONSOR:
Anne Salisbury
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MULTICULTURAL / INTERNATIONAL CLUBS
German Culture K-Pop Dance
Are you interested in the culture of German speaking Students learn about K-Pop (Korean Popular Music)
countries? Do you like their food, sports, history, music, culture and practice dance routines for events such as
movies, architecture, cars, public transport? Let’s Dance Day, Roots of New Trier, International Day, and
make the most of our Zoom meets and listen to music, other school and community events. Whether you’re a
play games, watch movies and learn about Germany, casual fan, a dancer interested in K-Pop, or a die-hard
Austria and Switzerland. Maybe we can even find ways lover of Korean culture, all are welcome!
to enjoy food from those countries together, remotely
(Chocolate? Cake? Bread anyone?!) No need to speak SPONSOR:
German! All are welcome! Brent Roman
SPONSOR:
Katja Steen
Korean Culture
Learn more about Korean culture through activities,
food, and just hanging out with others interested in
Global Exchange Korean culture. We also participate in the annual Taste
Global Exchange is the support organization and peer of New Trier event by selling Korean food and educating
resource for all exchange students attending New Trier. others about all things Korean! All are welcome.
We plan holiday parties, dinners at ethnic restaurants,
and weekend excursions with other culture clubs. In SPONSOR:
addition, we organize Trevapalooza, the winter dance. Paul Kim
All New Trier students are welcome!
M U LT I C U LT U R A L / I N T E R N AT I O N A L C L U B S
SPONSOR:
Sarah Utley
Korean Drum
This club is dedicated to the Korean traditional art of
drumming. Students get hands-on experience playing
instruments and learning various techniques and
International repertoire. The club’s mission is to promote Korean
Experience cultural diversity through various yearly culture and perform at various school and community
projects. In the past, students have had opportunities events. No experience necessary and beginners are
to immerse themselves in cultural diversity by planning welcome!
school wide events like International Seminar Day and
Taste of New Trier. Due to our current situation, we SPONSOR:
will work this year to find creative ways to continue to Brent Roman
bring these types of events to our school community.
Students will have numerous opportunities to lead
and to continue to build on their leadership and
communication skills. Bring your creativity, your
willingness to learn, your ambition to lead and your
open mind! Latin
Latin Club promotes interest in the civilization of ancient
SPONSOR: Rome and camaraderie among New Trier Latin students.
Maria Barraza Latin Club sponsors academic competitions, cultural
events, and social outings for its members. There is
something for everyone in Latin Club!
SPONSOR:
Kerry Smith
Japanese Culture
Explore Japan’s unique culture! We watch Japanese
shows, movies, and anime, dance, sing karaoke, play
games, cook Japanese food, and learn about traditional
aspects of Japanese culture such as calligraphy and
sumie painting. We also participate in Taste of New Trier
and collaborative activities with other culture clubs.
SPONSOR:
Naomi Suzuki-DiPalma
Bradley Kuklis
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MULTICULTURAL / INTERNATIONAL CLUBS
Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) Spanish
Cultural Society Spanish Club is open to students of all four grades who
MENA promotes a wider understanding of Middle are interested in Spanish-speaking cultures, learning
Eastern and North African culture among the New Trier a little Spanish, doing culturally related activities and
student body, provides an opportunity for MENA and community service projects. You do not need to be
non-MENA students to assemble, and encourages studying the Spanish language to be a member of
students to learn more about the region’s various the Club. Spanish Club provides an opportunity to
cultures through games, social activities, and more. students of different grades and backgrounds to meet,
socialize and develop friendships. Spanish Club is a
SPONSOR: club in which attendance is not mandatory, where
Yvonne Blair people speak Spanish if they choose, and learn about
the Spanish language and the cultures of Spanish-
speaking countries.
SPONSOR:
Tonya Piscitello
Russian
The mystique of Russia and the Russian soul awaits
you! Members watch Russian movies, play cards and
board games, listen to Russian music, and take trips to
local restaurants. All are welcome and you don’t have
to be or speak Russian! W.A.Y.A.
“What Are You Anyway?” This club focuses on the
SPONSOR: mixed-race and interracial-family experience, but
Boris Spektor W.A.Y.A. is open to ALL students, regardless of race. It
M U LT I C U LT U R A L / I N T E R N AT I O N A L C L U B S
is the perfect place to make new friends from diverse
backgrounds. We watch films, eat snacks, create art,
and hold discussions.
SPONSOR:
South Asian Grace Phillips
Join South Asian Club to experience and embrace the
cultures of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri
Lanka, and more! We participate in fun activities, eat
food, watch movies, socialize, and also perform on
Dance Day each year. This club is open to everyone!
SPONSOR:
Vishna Patel
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Art Club Breakfast Club
Art lovers, come join this open studio club. Members This is a relaxed destination that welcomes all
can continue their work on classroom projects, focus on freshmen looking to get to know other students while
individual areas of interest or participate in larger group learning to cook various types of breakfast foods.
activities with fellow artists. The laid back atmosphere Past menu items have included: chocolate crepes,
is conducive to creativity! avocado toast, veggie omelettes and scrambles,
breakfast tacos, waffles and more! All are welcome,
SPONSOR: no experience required!
Steve Gaeth
SPONSOR:
Vanessa Nomura
Black and Brown Club
This club provides students of color opportunities to
socialize, communicate, and participate in cultural Enriching Lives Through Service (ELS)
and outreach service programs. Through participation, ELS club members work with students with special
students heighten the awareness of related campus needs. Some participants assist in a classroom, others
issues and become a more assertive force in educating help the students with school jobs, and some hang out
New Trier about the culture and accomplishments of with the students at lunch. The helpers offer guidance,
people of color. encouragement, and friendship to students with special
needs, helping them feel a part of the school.
SPONSOR:
Pat Savage-Williams SPONSOR:
Yvonne Blair Rachel Rescorl
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Most clubs at Winnetka are| alsoTwitter: @NTHSactivities
open to freshmen!NORTHFIELD CLUBS
Fitness and Weight Training Girls Club
The Fitness and Weight Training Club brings together Girls Club is a leadership organization for girls. Students
students who enjoy working out. No matter what your in this group engage in fundraising activities throughout
goal is: increased strength, weight loss, increased the year that benefit the New Trier Scholarship Fund as
cardiovascular, or simply a better understanding of well as projects that serve the greater community.
weight training, this club is for you!
SPONSOR:
SPONSOR: Natalia Katsinis
Adam Vogltanz
GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance) - Northfield
Freshman Debate GSA is the Gender Sexuality Alliance on the Northfield
This is a group for those students who are passionate Campus and is committed to ending anti-LGTBQIA+
about specific issues or who can think quickly “on intolerance at New Trier and in society at large. Open
the fly.” Members of the team have the opportunity to to ALL students, our members work in a socially
develop their skills and participate in local and nation- accepting atmosphere to talk about issues affecting
al interscholastic competitions, performing in interpre- the LGTBQIA+ community, raise awareness, and
tive, public address, and limited preparation events. strategize ways to make schools safer for all.
All are welcome - bring your friends - you can join at
any time! Learn more at newtrier.k12.il.us/Speechand- SPONSOR:
Debate/ Brianne Quaglia
Dan Gross
COACHES:
Dave Weston
Aaron Vinson NORTHFIELD CLUBS
Latin
Latin Club promotes interest in the civilization of
ancient Rome and camaraderie among New Trier Latin
Gaming Club students. Latin Club sponsors academic competitions,
Gaming Club provides an opportunity for various students cultural events, and social outings for its members.
with varying degrees of videogame experience to take There is something for everyone in Latin Club!
a break from the academics and pick up a controller.
Members play a variety of games and use all available SPONSOR:
consoles. Students bring in their own games and systems. Bob Cummings
SPONSOR:
Andrew Juedes
Pep Club
Pep Club is a leadership organization dedicated to
raising and promoting school spirit. Its primary mission is
G-Force to engage in activities that infuse students and staff with
G-Force provides opportunities for freshman girls school pride and celebrate the school’s achievements.
interested in STEM to engage in hands-on design Pep Club is always looking for new, enthusiastic Trevians
challenges, research opportunities, career explorations, interested in spreading spirit. GO TREVS!
and thought-provoking science discussions. In addition,
members can hear from inspiring women who are SPONSOR:
currently working in or pursuing STEM careers. Come Kathy Heublein
enjoy the company of like-minded young women! Jillian Johnson
SPONSOR:
Sheri Donovan
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NORTHFIELD CLUBS
Social Service Frosh Board Trevia (Yearbook)
Service is a New Trier tradition. The Frosh Social Are you interested in journalism, publishing, design,
Service Board is the link between the Northfield or photography? Are you interested in creating a
Campus and the Winnetka Campus. Members will permanent piece of New Trier history? Trevia, the
volunteer with Zoom service opportunities (ie. tutoring, New Trier yearbook, offers students the opportunity to
visiting the elderly, etc.), learn about areas of need in do all of these things as they work closely with fellow
the area, and plan & execute service opportunities at students to create this entirely student-run publication.
the Northfield campus for the freshman. Learn more at newtrier.k12.il.us/TreviaYearbook/
SPONSOR: SPONSOR:
Julie Novak Josh Wood
Pamela Strom
Tri-Ship
Student Senate Tri-Ship is the oldest leadership organization for
Student Senate serves as the student government boys at New Trier. Students in this group engage in
for the Northfield Campus. Members of the Senate fundraising activities throughout the year that benefit
develop the leadership skills they will use at New Trier the New Trier Scholarship Fund as well as projects that
and later in life. Throughout the year, emphasis is put serve the greater community.
on working in small groups to achieve common goals
on behalf of the student body. SPONSOR:
Myles Whitebloom
SPONSOR:
Maureen Muchowicz
Andrew Juedes
Most clubs at Winnetka are also open to freshmen!
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Asian Youth Services (AYS) Tutoring Boys & Girls
This group is currently working on the possibility of This group is currently working on the possibility of
providing remote tutoring and other types of support providing remote tutoring and other types of support
this year. Please contact the sponsor for more details. this year. Please contact the sponsor for more details.
SPONSOR: SPONSOR:
Dan Lawler Dan Lawler
Spiro Bolos Spiro Bolos
Binary Heart Centro Romero
Binary Heart is a non-profit organization that operates This group is currently working on the possibility of
within the school. We repair and refurbish broken or providing remote tutoring and other types of support
used computers to donate to schools in need. Join to this year. Please contact the sponsor for more details.
get a hands-on experience with building computers. No
prior experience required. Please contact the sponsor SPONSOR:
for more details. Dan Lawler
Spiro Bolos
SPONSOR:
Jacqui Pritchard
Chris Klimkiewicz
Citadel Health
This group is currently working on the possibility of
continuing connections with senior citizens through Zoom
and also though activities such as making and delivering
cards. Please contact the sponsor for more details.
SPONSOR:
Dan Lawler
Spiro Bolos
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Enriching Lives Through Service (ELS) Girls Club
This club brings together students with special needs Girls Club is a leadership organization for girls. Students
with their peers, promoting integration into the New in this group engage in fundraising activities throughout
Trier community by working together in classrooms, the year that benefit the New Trier Scholarship Fund as
at school jobs, and during lunch periods. Students well as projects that serve the greater community. This
also plan monthly social events and raise funds for a club meets as a class, every day. Interested students
scholarship supporting students with special needs. should submit an application in February at the time of
making their course selections for the following year.
SPONSOR:
Julie Smith SPONSOR:
Sean Clemenz Melissa Gonzales
Erika’s Lighthouse:
Get Depression Out of the Dark Inspired Youth Tutoring
Our club advocates for good mental health in the New This group is currently working on the possibility of
Trier community by promoting positivity and reducing providing remote tutoring and other types of support
the stigma around depression and other mental this year. Please contact the sponsor for more details.
illnesses. We meet Mondays after school to do activities
that promote wellness in our school and community. SPONSOR:
Dan Lawler
SPONSOR: Spiro Bolos
Steve Rish
SERVICE CLUBS
Northside Tutoring
Finding Purple This group is currently working on the possibility of
In this club, ELS students spend time making seasonal providing remote tutoring and other types of support
crafts while socializing and hanging out with peers. this year. Please contact the sponsor for more details.
SPONSOR: SPONSOR:
Tia Jones Dan Lawler
Dawn Sullivan Spiro Bolos
Food Taxi Nuestro Tutors
Food Taxi facilitates food donation collection from This group is currently working on the possibility of
New Trier adviser rooms as well as area restaurants providing remote tutoring and other types of support
and bakeries and distributes it to shelters and soup this year. Please contact the sponsor for more details.
kitchens. Members also participate in relief events to
help those in need by serving as middlemen in abating SPONSOR:
hunger. Dan Lawler
Spiro Bolos
SPONSOR:
Wendy Parks
Onward House
This group is currently working on the possibility of
providing remote tutoring and other types of support
Foster Reading/Foster Tutoring this year. Please contact the sponsor for more details.
This group is currently working on the possibility of
providing remote tutoring and other types of support SPONSOR:
this year. Please contact the sponsor for more details. Dan Lawler
Spiro Bolos
SPONSOR:
Dan Lawler
Spiro Bolos
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Peer Helping Shabbona Park
Peer Helping presents an opportunity to take on a Play sports with adult Special Olympic athletes, helping
leadership role during the school day while participating them Category Club Text Changes train for their next
in school-based service. Members identify current needs event. No athletic ability is required, just the ability to
of the student body and address these issues through make friends and have a good time while getting some
projects such as Blood Drive, RAK Week (Random Acts exercise!
of Kindness), and Final Exam Stress Kits. This club
meets as a class during period 6. Please contact the SPONSOR:
sponsors for more information or visit www.newtrier.k12. Dan Lawler
Spiro Bolos
il.us/PeerHelping/
SPONSOR:
Sarah Fergus
Kate Kalnes Social Service Board
Social Service Board is a 9th period club that oversees
more than fifteen groups that serve organizations
across the Chicago area. We believe service is more
Refugee Relief than simply making a donation. Please contact the
This group is currently working on the possibility of sponsors for more information or visit the Social Service
providing remote and other types of support this year. Board website at www.socialserviceboard.com/
Please contact the sponsor for more details.
SPONSOR:
SPONSOR: Dan Lawler
Dan Lawler Spiro Bolos
SERVICE CLUBS
Spiro Bolos
Special Olympics
Rice Child and Family Center This group currently meets for lively evening social
This group is currently working on the possibility of gatherings on Zoom. Students and peers will come
providing remote tutoring and other types of support together from 6-7 p.m. for social games and activities!
this year. Please contact the sponsor for more details.
SPONSOR:
SPONSOR: Kay Pothast
Dan Lawler
Spiro Bolos
Student Council
Rice Music Tutoring We strive to advocate on behalf of all student voices to
This group is currently working on the possibility of enhance the New Trier experience by working directly
providing remote tutoring and other types of support with administrators and other groups to represent
this year. Please contact the sponsor for more details. the opinions, ideas, and concerns of students. We
also provide support to clubs and are dedicated to
SPONSOR: promoting Trevian spirit and positive school culture
Dan Lawler through a variety of events like Spirit Week and the
Spiro Bolos Homecoming Dance. This club meets as a class, every
day. Interested students should submit an application in
February at the time of making their course selections
for the following year. Learn more at www.newtrier.k12.
Rice Sports and Games il.us/StudentCouncil/
This group is currently working on the possibility of
providing remote tutoring and other types of support SPONSOR:
this year. Please contact the sponsor for more details. Stacy Kolack
SPONSOR:
Dan Lawler
Spiro Bolos
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Student Tutoring Voices in Prevention (VIP)
Student Tutoring is a way to help other students with VIP promotes the development of healthy lifestyles,
academic courses in a one-on-one environment during attitudes, and behavior among junior high and middle
the school day. Student tutors will participate in skills school students. NT students develop skits to raise
training in the fall to help with strategies for tutoring in awareness of healthy choices throughout adolescence.
content-specific courses. Learn more at www.newtrier. Small group discussions provide a venue for real-life
k12.il.us/studenttutoring/ conversations.
SPONSOR: SPONSOR:
Mary Mitchell Eric Berliant
Tracey Smith Jenny Pilewski
Tri-Ship
Tri-Ship is the oldest leadership organization for
boys at New Trier. Students in this group engage in
fundraising activities throughout the year that benefit
the New Trier Scholarship Fund as well as projects
that serve the greater community. This club meets as
a class, every day. Interested students should submit
an application in February at the time of making their
course selections for the following year.
SPONSOR:
Scott Fricke
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Instagram: @NTHSactivities | Twitter: @NTHSactivitiesSOCIAL JUSTICE CLUBS
Amnesty International Girl Up
Amnesty International at New Trier joins a worldwide Girl Up is a United Nations Foundation that supports
network of almost two million members advocating adolescent girls’ education, health, and safety in the
for victims of human rights abuses and torture. Our developing world through UN programs. At New Trier,
work has included fundraising efforts and education members focus on raising funds and awareness
campaigns focused on global refugees, gun control, through speakers, art, video clips, a variety of sales,
reproductive rights, and human rights issues for and an annual spring tea event.
LGBTQ people around the world.
SPONSOR:
SPONSOR: Jessica Malamuth
Catherine Cristofani Melissa Raguseo
Sarah Jerutis
UNICEF
Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) UNICEF is a non-for-profit humanitarian organization
GSA is committed to ending anti-LGBTQ+ intolerance that supports the holistic well-being of children in over
at New Trier and in society at large. Open to ALL 150 developing countries. The New Trier club partners
students, our members work in a socially accepting with the U.S. Fund for UNICEF to educate, advocate,
atmosphere to talk about issues affecting gay, lesbian, and fundraise.
bisexual, and transgender youth, raise awareness, and
strategize ways to make schools safer for all. SPONSOR:
Laura Deutsch
SPONSOR: Josh Sollie
Matt Stuczynski
16
Instagram: @NTHSactivities | Twitter: @NTHSactivitiesSPECIAL INTEREST CLUBS
Animal Protection Art
This club encourages concerned students to make a Art Club operates in an “open studio” style, allowing great
difference at New Trier and in the larger community flexibility for students to drop in and out depending on
through volunteering, fundraising, and promoting schedules and projects. All media are explored. The club
awareness of animal rights issues through school and will take monthly field trips to local galleries and studios.
community events.
SPONSOR:
SPONSOR: Monique Boyd
Rachel Tag
Cancer Awareness
Archery Join this group to make a difference and raise cancer
Open to beginners, experts, and everyone in between. awareness. Get involved with annual school awareness
Students in the Archery Club learn training techniques events such as Pink Day (breast cancer awareness),
and prepare to participate at an on-campus outdoor the St. Baldrick’s Event, and Purple Week.
archery range.
SPONSOR:
SPONSOR: Marc Tadelman
Andrew Juedes
17
Instagram: @NTHSactivities | Twitter: @NTHSactivitiesSPECIAL INTEREST CLUBS
Climbing Disc Golf
Here you will learn the ever-growing sport of rock It’s like golf, but with Frisbees! Enjoy the great outdoors
climbing. Knots, belaying, techniques, and bouldering with friends at various Frisbee Golf courses around the
are some of what you will learn in your adventures on North Shore. Learn the basics of “Frolf” and hone your
New Trier’s climbing wall. skills as the year goes on. Carefree and fun. Transportation
provided to and from the Winnetka Campus.
SPONSOR:
Leif Gamrath SPONSOR:
Rob Forrest Daniel Daly
Code Busters
Code Busters is a club for students interested in Environmental
cryptography, that is the making, use, and breaking of Environmental Club discusses global and U.S.
codes. Members meet weekly and learn about encoding environmental issues, and takes action locally. We
and decoding techniques and algorithms. This club is promote “green” choices, host speakers, work with
open to all students of every level of experience. community environmental groups, and more. Join us
SPONSOR: to help make Earth Day every day!
John Carter SPONSOR:
Raquelle Brennan
SPECIAL INTEREST CLUBS
Computer Science
We are a club for anyone interested in computer
science. Join to learn about computers, practice your Glass Guild
development skills, or even compete in hackathons. Glass Guild is a unique opportunity to work with both
We primarily focus on JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Swift, hot and cold glass. This club is “open studio” which
Python, and Java. No prior experience required. allows flexibility for students in sports and other
commitments. The club will take monthly field trips to
SPONSOR: local galleries and studios. Come join us and learn how
Niha Janagama to start a project!
SPONSOR:
Monique Boyd
D.J.
Club members discuss and learn D.J. music theory and
history, mix records with turntables, review records, learn/ Immovable Center
share techniques to accomplish different effects, and Learn how to reduce stress, practice mindfulness, and
record mixes and new music. No experience necessary. optimize performance in school, sports, music, etc.!
SPONSOR:
Increase focus, clarity, energy, gratitude, and calmness.
Brandon Stiller SPONSOR:
Timothy Kajfez
18
Instagram: @NTHSactivities | Twitter: @NTHSactivitiesSPECIAL INTEREST CLUBS
In the Mood for Food Leaders 4 Change
This is the best of both worlds - sometimes we go sweet, Students in this club help promote kindness on local,
other times savory! Each week, club members discuss community, and global levels. Using leadership skills,
and decide what to make the following week. Come members will carry out random acts of kindness on
have fun with us and bring a friend! No experience campus, fundraise for global charities, and have a lot
necessary, all are welcome. of fun! Show how you can make a world of difference!
SPONSOR: SPONSOR:
Samantha Markey Kate Goodman
Dawn Sullivan
Knitting
Do you enjoying knitting? Crocheting? Chatting with Maker
friends? If so, then Knitting Club is the place for you! If you have any interest in exploring engineering,
All you need is a willingness to try something new. You join Maker Club! We put together short-term build
can learn to make a hat, scarf, hoodie or even a onesie. challenges, such as solar powered hot dog cookers,
That’s right, a onesie. All fiber arts are welcome. submarine boats, and more. We also compete in the
Northrop Grumman Innovation Challenge and provide
SPONSOR: resources for students to engage in independent
Sarah Jerutis projects. Absolutely NO experience necessary; all are
welcome.
SPONSOR:
Jason Boumstein
19
Instagram: @NTHSactivities | Twitter: @NTHSactivitiesSPECIAL INTEREST CLUBS
Minds to Inquiry (MTI) Philosophy
Students actively engage with the latest innovations Do you have questions about the world? Do you
in science and academic research. We then unite to think deep thoughts? At Philosophy Club we use
understand the common methods of inquiry applied philosophical perspectives each week to discuss
across all fields, present summaries of academic issues related to life’s biggest problems. Gain a deeper
papers, host prominent scientists, and enthusiastically understanding of the world and the people around you
discuss the scientific content and ethical issues of through lively discussion and debate. All are welcome!
recent discoveries. Join us to interact with like-minded
individuals! SPONSOR:
TBD
SPONSOR:
Frank Salerno
Photography
Couldn’t fit photography into your schedule? Then this
Model United Nations is your club! Learn the basics, improve the skills you
The Model United Nations program provides many already have, or just drop in for extra printing time. No
opportunities to participate in the resolution of world experience required and all are welcome. We supply
problems. Several times throughout the school year, Holgas, pinhole cameras, and film for club members.
Model UN experiences are held around the country for
high school students. Learn more at www.newtrier.k12. SPONSOR:
il.us/ModelUN/ Tom Lau
SPONSOR:
SPECIAL INTEREST CLUBS
Brent Strom
Valerie Curtis
Poetry
Like to write? Want to compete in the world’s largest
teen poetry festival, Louder Than a Bomb? Come to
Mudslingers (Ceramics) Poetry Club! All students and all words are welcome.
Come learn the basics of hand building or give the
potter’s wheel a try! Make presents of pottery and SPONSOR:
sculpture for friends and family. No experience John O’Connor
Tom Lau
necessary.
SPONSOR:
Kat O’Reilly
Powerlifting
Club meetings focus on the design of training programs
to fit each athlete’s specific needs, as well as reviewing
the strict technique required in judged competition. If
Out of the Box you want to add competition to your strength regimen,
Through unique excursions and speaker presentations, this is the club for you!
this club encourages students to view the world and
SPONSOR:
themselves from a variety of perspectives, while
Jim Davis
promoting the value of creative thinking. Rijad Pekmez
SPONSOR:
Timothy Kajfez
Sci-Fi
Is reading or watching your favorite Sci-Fi or Sci-
Fantasy not enough for you? Join Sci-Fi club to watch
videos, play games, see movies, meet new friends,
and much more!
SPONSOR:
Jill Johnson
20
Instagram: @NTHSactivities | Twitter: @NTHSactivitiesSPECIAL INTEREST CLUBS
Shakespeare Sports Medicine
Friends, Trevians, Countrymen, join our fun club! This Students gain knowledge of anatomy and physiology,
appreciation group explores all things Shakespeare, assist with immediate care of injuries, observe and
typically attending five varied performances around understand rehabilitation techniques while assisting
Chicagoland each school year. We also participate in athletes with basic rehabilitation exercises, assist
optional interscholastic Shakespeare slam competitions. with the application of modalities, and assist with
Whether your interest is in reading text, acting, directing, general athletic training procedures during games
or simply viewing, we have a place for you! and practices.
SPONSOR: SPONSOR:
Wendy Parks Kyla Stancy
Sign Language SWEETS
The Sign Language Club offers students the opportunity The Society of Women in Engineering,
to learn, practice, and make real use of American Sign Entrepreneurship, Technology, & Science is for
Language. Come learn another language! students who “Do STEM, Talk STEM, and Encourage
STEM.” Members experience hands-on labs, guest
SPONSOR: speakers, & excursions. We discuss careers, promote
Diane Wojcik diversity (especially those who identify as female &
Sari Daybook BIPOC), and organize events for younger students.
See you on Mondays!
SPECIAL INTEREST CLUBS SPONSOR:
Josie Elbert
Soul Kitchen Hot Shop
Students learn to blow glass in the “hot shop.” Students
work in teams and learn to assist each other to dip
the end of a hollow pipe in molten glass and then
manipulate the hot glass into forms.
Ultimate Frisbee
SPONSOR: The club meets on campus twice a week after school,
Monique Boyd seasonally. All levels of experience are welcome!
Come to play and meet new people!
SPONSOR:
Chris Hidaka
SPARK Study
The SPARK Study Club meets weekly to exercise,
read, engage in discussion, and learn life-long study
practices. Concepts are adapted in part from the book,
SPARK: The Revolutionary Science of Exercise and Young Entrepreneurs
the Brain, by Dr. John Ratey. Develop, evaluate, and implement innovative start-up
business ideas. Industry-leading entrepreneurs share
SPONSOR: their success stories.
Jim Davis
SPONSOR:
Timothy Kajfez
21
Instagram: @NTHSactivities | Twitter: @NTHSactivitiesSTUDENT MEDIA
Calliope Logos
Calliope is an annual compilation in book or magazine This award-winning journal publishes four issues a
form of visual, literary, and sound art created by New Trier year. Logos is filled with student-written poetry, fiction,
students. Students collaborate and learn how to create non-fiction, and drama. Staff members organize,
a full color, professional publication for sale each year. design, advertise, and distribute the journal as well as
Students act as editors, layout designers, photographers, examine professional, published literary magazines.
business managers, and curators. All are welcome!
SPONSOR:
SPONSOR: Paul Easton
Rachel Tag
New Trier News & Examiner
The Journal New Trier’s award-winning student newspaper, the
This monthly newspaper is created by and for New New Trier News, is created and published weekly by
Trier sophomores. Students contribute as editors, students who have completed one year of journalism. In
reporters, photographers, cartoonists, and/or graphic addition, each quarter the editors also publish the New
designers. We also are looking for students interested Trier Examiner, a paper that looks in-depth at student-
in marketing to promote readership. The Journal staff related issues. Learn more at https://newtriernews.org/
members attend one meeting each week and, once
a month, work through early evening to produce SPONSOR:
the paper. Outstanding staffers receive end-of-year Carlo Trovato
awards.
SPONSOR:
Barbara Joyce
22
Instagram: @NTHSactivities | Twitter: @NTHSactivitiesSTUDENT MEDIA
New Trier Political Journal Trevolution TV
The New Trier Political Journal is a quarterly publication New Trier’s student television and video broadcasting
of student-written work about politics, government, and channel, Trevolution TV, features student work from
current events. During our meeting time, students will both the Media Production and Video Production
engage in conversations about politics, investigate and Broadcasting classes and independent student
current issues, develop opinions and arguments, write, projects. Trevolution is proud to provide a showcase
and edit their work. for traditional narratives, documentaries, music videos,
and other student-produced material. Students are
SPONSOR: trained on our cameras, lighting, and sound equipment
Alex Zilka as part of their experience.
SPONSOR
James Syrek
New Trier Satirical Newspaper
The Near True News is committed to providing every
student with a creative outlet to test the limits of school- Views
sanctioned humor. If you want the opportunity to express Views Literary Magazine publishes a minimum of six
your writing talent and rise in status from zero to hero, seasonal issues. This all-inclusive group features
the New Trier Satirical Newspaper Club is waiting. student prose, poetry, and artwork from all of New Trier’s
educational programs, offering students opportunities
SPONSOR: to showcase their work, make design decisions, and
Chris Oetter learn social/leadership skills.
STUDENT MEDIA SPONSOR:
Wendy Parks
Photo Yearbook
This group produces a New Trier Learning Center
publication that documents student life and outstanding WNTH Radio
yearly events. New Trier’s one and only student radio station has been
broadcasting for over 50 years on radio waves, online,
SPONSOR: and now on app-friendly devices. Using state-of-the-art
Brian Lowery
technology, WNTH broadcasts on 88.1 FM. Student
board members are enrolled in a 9th period release
class. All students are welcome to join the staff and/or
to apply as on-air DJs for weekly music, talk radio, and
sports broadcasts. Students are trained on our control
board and other equipment as part of their experience.
Trevia (Yearbook)
Trevia offers students the opportunity to create a SPONSOR:
permanent, hard-bound piece of history. Staff are James Syrek
selected each spring for the following year and meet
daily, 9th period. Trevia is a student publication;
student editors make editorial decisions. Interest in
writing, photography, and design are helpful, though no
experience is necessary. Learn more at www.newtrier. Yearbook Club
k12.il.us/TreviaYearbook/ Want to contribute to the yearbook but don’t room
in your schedule to join the 9th period club? Join
SPONSOR: Yearbook Club! Our club meets weekly to meet with
Kevin Bond the student yearbook editors and assign “freelance”
stories for photograph and write for the yearbook.
No camera equipment or experience necessary, just
an interest in contributing to Trevia and capturing the
school year in photos. Email Mr. Bond or Mr. Wood
with questions.
SPONSOR:
Kevin Bond
23
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