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Club Directory 2018-2019 Fall Semester

2D3D CAD Club Presidents: Andrew Jockelle President’s email: [email protected], [email protected] Adviser: Pat Quigley Room: MC1 [Computer Lab Adjacent to the Library] Meeting days: Even Thursdays and Even Fridays Description: This club provides basic to advanced knowledge of computer aided design, tutorials on using specialized design programs, and information on the industries that rely on these computer programs. Although the main objective is to teach others the importance of computer aided design, this club will also aim to inspire the creative abilities within its members. A Cappella Club President: Viren Abhyankar President’s Email: [email protected] Adviser: Mr. Halop Room: 501 Meeting day: Fridays Description: If you love to sing, come join A Cappella club! You will learn music theory, develop singing techniques, and make new friends! We perform before choir concerts and at other various places as a way to earn community service. Academic Decathlon President: Ria Kumar President’s Email: [email protected] Adviser: Gabrielle Camacho Room: 1208 Meeting days: Every Tuesday Description: Academic Decathlon competes in the Orange County Academic Decathlon competition every year. This unique competition includes a total of 10 subjects: Art, Music, Economics, Language and Literature, History, Mathematics, Science, Interview, Speech, and Essay. But never fear! Most people focus on 2-3 subjects that they like and do best in. The competition is separated into three GPA levels (unweighted): Honors: 3.75-4.00, Scholastic: 3.00-3.74, Varsity: 2.99 and under. Participants will only compete with students of the same GPA level. Also, students can compete both as a part of the nine member team (with three students from each GPA levels) or individually. It is a great way to become more well-rounded, obtain skills necessary for future careers, and have fun. Alzheimer's Awareness Club President: Dhruv Limaye and Emily Uh President’s Email: [email protected], [email protected] Adviser: Mrs. Zeleski Room: 1023 Meeting day: Every other wednesday

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Description: Our aim is to advocate and spread awareness regarding Alzheimers. Amnesty International President: Estelle Lee President’s Email: [email protected] Adviser: Ms. DeLuca Room: 901 Meeting day: Fridays Description: Amnesty International is a club focused on raising awareness of human rights topics throughout Northwood High School. We hope to allow others to understand the seriousness and prevalence of human rights violations across the globe and encourage all to take action against them. Art Club President: Misa Nazareno and Shivani Kulkarni President’s Email: [email protected] and [email protected] Adviser: Mrs. Rohrs Room: 503 Meeting day: Even Mondays Description: Art club holds weekly arts and crafts activities for all levels of artists. We use different types of mediums and occasionally base these activities on a monthly theme. Everyone is welcome! ASL Happy Hands Club President: Paige Condy President’s Email: [email protected] Adviser: Ms. Petrillo Room: 1426 Meeting day: Even Wednesdays at Lunch Description: Happy Hands speaks to and is an advocate for the Deaf community. We volunteer with local Deaf elementary schools, provide fundraising opportunities to raise money for Deaf Advocacy Centers, and notify members about Deaf events taking place in the community. At club meetings we educate members on ASL culture as well as lending a helping hand to students currently studying American Sign Language. ASPCA President(s)t: Britney Zhang and Katherine Wang President’s Email: [email protected] [email protected] Adviser: Erik Emery Meeting days: Every thursday Room: 1005 Description: ASPCA, which stands for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, is dedicated towards advocating for animal rights and educating students on how to correctly care for animals through discussions and firsthand experiences. During our meetings, we discuss current events that pertain to the mistreatment of animals, have informational guest


speakers with expertise on animals affairs, attend volunteer events and local animal shelters and rescues, and help them with different fundraising events. We hope to make a difference, in and out of Northwood, with a variety of opportunities in which the students can be involved with. In the end, we hope we will have provided you with more knowledge about what's happening in the world of politics for animals, how you can help, and gain more of an appreciation for our pets. Club email: [email protected] Astronomy Club President: Victor Chang Email: [email protected], [email protected] Adviser: Ms. Zeleski Room: 1022 Meeting days: 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month Description: Astronomy Club is dedicated to educating Northwood students and the community about the vast field of astronomy, as well as providing a meeting place for students desiring to deepen and share their knowledge about outer space. During meetings we have presentations regarding various astronomy related topics, guest speakers, discussions on the latest NASA occurrences, fun astronomy games, volunteer opportunities, and much more! Astronomy Club also holds annual Stargazing Nights and participates in many events such as the annual IPSF STEAM Carnival, so be sure to come by room 1022 the first and third Thursday of every month to get involved! Art Club President: Misa Nazareno and Shivani Kulkarni President’s Email: [email protected] and [email protected] Adviser: Mrs. Rohrs Room: 503 Meeting day: Even Mondays Description: Art club holds weekly arts and crafts activities for all levels of artists. We use different types of mediums and occasionally base these activities on a monthly theme. Everyone is welcome! ASPCA President(s)t: Britney Zhang and Lilli Walmsley President’s Email: [email protected]; [email protected] Adviser: Erik Emery Meeting days: Every other thursday Room: 1005 Description: ASPCA, which stands for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, is dedicated towards advocating for animal rights and educating students on how to correctly care for animals through discussions and firsthand experiences. During our meetings, we discuss current events that pertain to the mistreatment of animals, have informational guest speakers with expertise on animals affairs, attend volunteer events and local animal shelters and rescues, and help them with different fundraising events. We hope to make a difference, in and out of Northwood, with a variety of opportunities in which the students can be involved with. In

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the end, we hope we will have provided you with more knowledge about what's happening in the world of politics for animals, how you can help, and gain more of an appreciation for our pets. Join us in promoting a paws-itive environment. Club email: [email protected] Club Instagram: @northwoodhsaspca Biotechnology Club President: Candi Zhao and Alex Lim President’s Email: [email protected] and [email protected], [email protected] Adviser: Ms. Nguyen Room: 902 Meeting day: Fridays Description: The Biotechnology club seeks to engage those who are interested in modern medical devices and procedures that have a lasting impact on society. We will challenge those who are interested in participating in scientifically stimulating discussions as well as presenting assigned research. We will also conduct inexpensive but fun labs throughout the year. In addition to learning about new topics, we will present volunteer and internship opportunities to our members in order for students to gain hands-on experience related to this field. Business Investment and Finance club President: Richard Covrig President’s Email(s): [email protected] Advisor: Mrs. Myers Email: [email protected] Room Number: 1004 Meeting Days: Every Wednesday Description: Northwood High School’s, Business, Investments, and Finance Club is devoted to researching and teaching the future generation of our school’s student body about new and upcoming businesses. As well as conducting case studies, mock stock investments, and providing students with a basic understanding of the fields of investments and finance. Our club will have multiple projects, demonstrations, and lessons about the fundamental and basic understandings of investments. Some of the events that we will be engaging in will consist of but are not limited to, mock investment contest, project pitches, case studies, and guest speakers. There are also lessons on economics. Any person is encouraged to join our club, participate with the team, learn new concepts, and most importantly having fun while doing so. California Scholarship Federation President: Candi Zhao President’s Email: [email protected] Adviser: Trank Room: 1025 Meeting day: The first odd day of each month Description: CSF is Northwood High's only Honor Society, promoting student service in the community and rewarding high achieving students with scholarships.


Career Club President: Victor Chang President’s Email: [email protected] Adviser: Mrs. Smith Room: College and Career Center Meeting Days: Last Tuesdays of every month Description: Career Club invites guest speakers to help students understand what it is like to work and become educated in a specific field. Questions will be answered by a guest who has personal experience, giving students a better picture of what it is truly like to work within the field. With more than half of college students changing their major at least once before graduation, Career Club focuses on helping students dive deeper into specific fields and decide if a field is right for them before that transition. Depending on the topic at the meeting, the club will also be promoting hands-on internships and programs specific to the field of interest that students can get involved in if they would like to gain experience for themselves. Chess Club Advisor: Mr. Sharpe ClubMed President: Ryan Quan President’s Email: [email protected] Adviser: Matsuda Room: 1023 Meeting day: Mondays Description: ClubMed aims to provide information for people interested in the medical field through weekly presentations. Each year, we raise funds for Doctors without Borders and hope to expand our reach to different areas. ClubMed invites several speakers from the medical field and can provide further experience through volunteer events. Comedy Sportz President: Cameron Arcand, Lauren Heard President’s Email: [email protected] Adviser: Ms. Bossardet Room: 605 Meeting day: Every Tuesday Description: We are an improvisational-based group that works together as a team to create funny, interesting scenes on the spot. We treat our meetings like practices in which all of the team members practice their quick-thinking and teamwork skills, which we later apply in matches that we hold in the theatre after school. Our mission is to bring laughter, fun, and joy to all the audiences, and give our team members the opportunity to learn valuable life skills, such as teamwork, quick-thinking, and good sportsmanship, through games and performances. Computational Linguistics Club President: Karen Chung

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President’s Email: [email protected] Adviser: Marina Alburger Room: 1102 Meeting days: Every other Tuesday Description: This club's mission is to share knowledge on computational linguistics, the study of the mathematical, aspects of language. We will learn about patterns in the languages of the world and how its research is related to various modern-day advancements in technology. We will also practice solving linguistics-related logic problems, sampled from NACLO. So if you are related in math, science, language arts, or just fun word puzzles, come join! Computer Science President: Atharva Sathe President’s Email: [email protected] Adviser: Ibeth Ortiz Jaime, Room: 931 Meeting Days: Friday Description: Our goal is to educate students on the possibilities in computer science and help foster a community that encourages positive educational discussion on the topic. We partnered with NR learning center to provide classes and lessons to our club members for free. We will have office field trips to the Irvine Google office, Blizzard office and some others. We participate in computer science competitions and encourage students of any skill level to join! Cultural Alliance President: Esther Kim, Rachel Kim President’s Email: [email protected], [email protected] Adviser: Ms. Camacho Room: 1208 Meeting Days: Friday (biweekly) Description: Cultural Alliance aims to recognize the presence of all diverse groups, comprehend the diversity of cultures, respect for the differences, and take away prejudices towards different cultures in the United States, one of the most diverse nations in terms of culture. We will also organize events that can help new international students who are not familiar with American culture make friends who are knowledgeable of their cultures and introduce American culture to them so that they are more engaged in Northwood High School. Documentary and Film Club President: Deborah Ehrlich, Jennifer Lin President’s Email: [email protected], [email protected] Adviser: Sewell Room: 1105 Meeting days: Thursdays at lunch Description: The Documentary and Film Club is dedicated to showcasing memorable and significant media and holding meaningful discussions about the impact film holds in our society.


Suggestions are taken in as we aim to create a fun and wonderful film appreciation community at Northwood! Ecclesia President: Jonathan Kim President’s Email: [email protected] Adviser: Erik Emery Room: 1005 Meeting days: Every tuesday Description: Ecclesia seeks to provide an inclusive community that encourages all students to reflect God’s love through their faith and worship. We are open to anyone and everyone that would like to join us on Tuesdays. Through games, fellowship, praise, and prayer, we are a group looking to openly express our faith on campus. Elderflower President: Mansi Garneni President’s Email: [email protected] Adviser: Mrs. Schneider Room: 1024 Meeting day: Odd Mondays Description: Elderflower Club is meant to spread awareness of the issues that the elderly deal with. We do tons of volunteering at different events and senior centers. Become the Russell to their Carl. Empowered President: Tyler Truong President’s Email: [email protected] Adviser: Mrs. Olivares Meeting day: Every other monday Description: Empowered offers a healthy and safe environment for students to express themselves by promoting individual self-esteem as well as offering opportunities to empower others. Engineering Club President: Ivo Su President’s Email: [email protected] [email protected] Adviser: Sarah Ormes Room: 1024 Meeting Days: Every other tuesday Description: In Engineering Club, students can learn and experience the importance of engineering and how they too can shape the world around them. We will have many lessons, hands-on projects with CAD, and demonstrations that will teach the design process and how to actually create a project with 3D printing and laser cutting. We will also host guest lectures and enter competitions, such as the C-STEM Competition.

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Environmental Club President: David Choi, Misa Nazareno President’s email: [email protected], [email protected] Adviser: Olivares Room: 1003 Meeting days: Every wednesday Description: Environmental Club focuses on informing students on ways to better protect the environment in daily habits and also providing opportunities to volunteer in events that are meant to clean our planet. Fellowship of Christian Athletes Advisor: O’Brien Female Athletes United President: Priya Gima President’s Email: [email protected] Adviser: Mr. Muniz Meeting Days: Every first Tuesday of the month Description: French Club President: Ellen Wang President’s Email: [email protected] Adviser: Madame Champion Room: 1123 Meeting day: Wednesdays Description: French Club is a great place for students to practice their language skills in a supportive environment, eat cultural foods and play games, and make new friends along the way. Always in room 1123. Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) President: Ethan Hong President’s Email: [email protected] Adviser: Karen Zhou Room: 1227 Meeting day: Every other Wednesday Description: FBLA is a nationally recognized educational club for students who are interested in learning about the free enterprise system. The members will have opportunities to compete in conferences with the topic(s) of their choice, and participate in other fundraising events. The club is not only beneficial for individuals who intend to pursue careers related to business but also for those who seek to develop leadership skills or make new friendship. Gender and Sexuality Alliance President(s): Ashlie Powers and Liana Friedman President’s Email: [email protected], [email protected]

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Adviser: Greg Guy Room: 1404 Meeting days: Wednesdays at Lunch Description: GSA is a fun and welcoming place for all people. We focus on building a strong and safe community, foster innovative ideas, and build a network of advocates and activists for the LGBTQ+ community. G.I.F.T. President: Jahnvi Mehta President’s Email: [email protected] Adviser: Ms. Gordon Room: 1422 Meeting Days: Tuesdays Description: The name of this club will be GIFT. GIFT is an acronym for Give, Interact, Feed, Teach; these are the four main purposes and objectives of this club. In this club, we will strive to raise money for a non-profit organization, Akshaya Patra, which serves free, mid-day meals at schools in India to motivate children to come to school and learn. That is where the objectives of Give and Feed originate from. The Interact and Teach will come from how we raise the money for this organization. We are not only providing a gift for others, but we are also providing a gift to ourselves. Girls Who Code President: Ashley Hsieh and Shivani Pasricha President’s Email: [email protected]/ [email protected] Adviser: Ms. Jaime Room: 931 Meeting day: Every other Tuesday Description: Northwood High's Girls Who Code meets every other Tuesday for lunch meetings and meets once a week after school to work on various projects. As a club, we promote diversity and inclusion while teaching members certain coding skills to help them create various community service projects. Join us for our weekly after school and club meetings to help learn and make a difference within the community! Halo Dance for Autism President: Lia Chen President’s Email: [email protected] Adviser: Judy Scialpi Room: 607 Meeting day: Every other thursday Description: Northwood High School’s HALO Dance For Autism club is a dance club on campus that utilizes the art of dance to promote awareness, knowledge, and funding to families affected by autism. We participate in multiple food fundraisers throughout the year as well volunteering at the HALO Benefit Show at CDM high school. The concession sales at all NHS dance shows are through the HALO club and we also sponsor the winter showcase for NHS

dance, where all proceeds are donated to the HALO foundation. All the money we raise from these events directly benefits families affected by autism. Heart of the SEA President: Linh Huynh President’s Email: [email protected] Adviser: Esther Lee Room: 1125 Meeting days: Every monday Description: Heart of the SEA aspires to bring together Northwood students with Southeast Asian cuisine, culture, and charities to regions of poverty such as Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Indonesia in order to raise awareness for these third world countries. Join us for amazing food, fun, and the opportunity to give back to a community halfway across the globe! You might even gain a new perspective of the world around you! High School Democrats of America President: Zara Hamid President’s Email: [email protected] Advisor: Brooke Leys Meeting Days: Every monday Description: High School Democrats of America (HSDA) serves to provide Northwood students an entry point to Democratic politics, working on both the state and local level to advance the ideals of the Democratic Party, and engage with students in other HSDA chapters to become active within the American political system, and elect Democratic candidates to public office. [Insert Fandom Here] President: Leilani Zhang President’s Email: [email protected] Adviser: Jason Mize Room: 1210 Meeting days: Every Thursday Description: As a chapter of the Harry Potter Alliance (HPA), an international nonprofit organization, IFH aims to create a safe environment for fans of assorted books, television shows, and other media to discuss common interests. IFH hopes to spread and expand knowledge of various fandoms. By utilizing parallel situations in fictional universes as metaphors, IFH brings awareness and understanding to injustice in modern society. Visit our Tumblr for more information: https://insertfandomherenhs.tumblr.com/ Interlude President: Zachary Huang-Ogata President’s Email: [email protected] Adviser: Tavlarides Room: 501 Meeting day: Odd Thursdays


Description: Interlude organizes free instrumental music lessons for elementary school students taught by Northwood students. Our goal is to give all elementary students the opportunity to follow their passion for music as well as help Northwood students develop their own music knowledge. International Thespian Society President: Caroline Candy President’s Email: [email protected] Adviser: Ms. Dunavold/Bossardet Meeting day: Every Thursday Description: International Thespian Society aims to advocate for the arts as well as create a safe space for students to showcase their work and express themselves artistically. Jamboree Housing Club Presidents: Josephine Cheung President’s Email: [email protected], [email protected] Adviser: Jacqueline Tran Room: 903 Meeting days: Odd fridays Description: Jamboree's mission is to provide high quality affordable housing that strengthen lives and communities. Through volunteer and philanthropic opportunities ranging from free tutoring to book drives, we work with the communities' after-school programs as well as Jamboree's headquarters to continuously find ways to enrich the lives of residents who have faced or are currently facing difficult times in their lives. Jewish Student Union President(s): Liana Friedman and Logan Lewis President’s email: [email protected] — [email protected] Adviser: Mr. Rubin Room: 1101 Meeting days: Tuesdays at Lunch Description: JSU is a Jewish community for students at Northwood. We talk about Jewish tradition, culture, and current events. Junior State of America (JSA) President: Joy Chen & Cameron Kalantar President’s Email: [email protected] & [email protected] Adviser: Mr. Plette Room: 904 Meeting day: Every Tuesday Description: JSA is the largest non-partisan, student-run organization in the nation. JSA meets every Tuesday in Room 904. We discuss different current events and attend 3 overnight conventions a year, where we get to engage in intellectual discourse with high school students from all over southern California. Through various forms of debate, topics range from gun club control to SCOTUS nominees to Donald Glover's This is America song.


Key Club President: Melinda Chiao President’s Email: [email protected] Adviser: Mrs. Trank Room: 1025 Meeting day: Every Thursday during first semester and Odd Thursdays second semester Description: Key Club is an international service organization that provides members the opportunities to build character, develop leadership, and serve the community. Some of our most popular events include Fall Rally at Six Flags Magic Mountain, District Convention, and Rose Float Decorating (Kiwanis International, the parent organization of Key Club, has its own float)! Every month, Key Club hosts a divisional council meeting with the schools in our division (10 high schools) to work on service projects and have fun at division socials. All year round, our events coordinators find at least 4 new events each week. We also sponsor charities such as Pediatric Trauma Program, UNICEF: Project Eliminate, and March of Dimes. Kulture Klub President: Selina Wu and Grace Cheng President’s Email: [email protected] [email protected] Adviser: Esther Lee Meeting days: Every wednesday Description: Northwood High School Kulture Klub is a club that aims to provide an environment to ALL Northwood students who are interested in Korean culture where they can experience a taste of Korean culture, including but not limited to, Korean food, K-pop and dances, K-drama, K-movies, variety shows and the Korean language itself. We will be meeting in room 1426 for odd Wednesdays and room 911 for even Wednesdays. Don't miss out on the fun activities! Come and join us! Make-A-Wish President: Caitlyn Chen and Noah Wang President’s Email: [email protected] [email protected] Adviser: Mr. Dickson Meeting day: Every other Wednesday Description: Make-A-Wish is a collaborative, volunteer oriented club that raises money every year to fund a wish from a wish kid through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. We host various fundraising events including ice-skating, gift wrapping, and Oakfest. The Make-A-Wish mission is to grant the wishes of children with critical medical conditions and to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. Math Olympiad President: Daniel Dai President’s email: [email protected] Adviser: Chris Di Antonio Room: 1024 Meeting days: Every Thursday


Description: Math Olympiad seeks to connect students interested in math and to introduce students to its potentially fun aspects through various activities, games, and contests. We host and participate in the annual American Mathematics Contest (AMC 10/12) as well as other regional competitions. Various community service opportunities are also offered. Middle East Action Presidents: Vista Ghasemi & Daphne Ghazizadeh President’s Emails: [email protected] , [email protected] Adviser: Sra. Vicente Room: 1421 Meeting Dates: Every Tuesday Description: MEA is an activist club focusing on the largely overlooked issues and prejudce/discrimination of the Middle East through fundraising, raising awareness, etc. It will also stand as a place for middle eastern students to be represented and include the many cultures of the region. This club is open to everyone, regardless of ethnicity, religion, etc. Fundraising opportunities will be provided throughout the year. MissioNutrition President: Jasmine Sinchai President’s Email: [email protected] Adviser: Ms. Kristen Motooka Room: 804 Meeting Days: Tuesdays (Bi-monthly) Description: MissioNutrition is a club for enthusiastic high school students interested in exploring delicious healthy food options. MissioNutrition fosters learning about healthy living through informative talks by healthcare professionals and business leaders, and allows its members to experience and utilize their knowledge through interactions with the community. Our club provides several volunteer opportunities at food banks/soup kitchens, hospitals, and farms. We strive to create an enjoyable experience for members through these service opportunities, as well as various nutrition related excursions. Mock Trial President: Amy Guo President’s Email: [email protected] Adviser: Mr. Simsovic Meeting day: Tuesdays and Thursdays Description: Mock Trial provides an opportunity for students to engage in simulated trials coordinated by the Constitutional Rights Foundation at the county, regional and state levels. Mock Trial strives to promote public speaking and debate skills, legal research, knowledge of legal procedures, and critical thinking. Through our meetings, we coordinate with a district attorney who represents our team as an attorney coach to prepare and practice for competitions. Model United Nations President: Vinayaka Srinivas President’s Email: [email protected]


Adviser: Vadim Rubin Meeting days: Mondays during Lunch Description: Model United Nations (MUN) is a competitive simulation of the United Nations, an international organization formed from the cooperative effort of countries all over the world to solve pressing issues. In MUN, we take on the roles of diplomats from a variety of countries and use diplomacy skills to develop solutions for problems ranging from refugee crises to disease eradication and the effects of global warming. Through this club, we improve our public speaking, research, and negotiation skills while competing in conferences all around the country. All those wishing to expand their world view are welcome to join! Musicians United for Service and Entertainment (MUSE) President: Ryan Quan, Michelle Cho, Benjamin Zietz President’s Email: [email protected], [email protected] , [email protected] Adviser: Erik Emery Room: 1005 Meeting Days: Fridays during lunch Description: MUSE allows club members to meet new musicians, create and perform in chamber groups, and do community service through musical therapy. We regularly host both benefit concerts and senior center events, as a part of volunteering.To accomplish our goal of spreading music to the community, we also partner with clubs like Koncert for Kause and Beckman High’s MUSE, both within and outside of Northwood to widen our reach. Muslim Student Association President: Hafsa Farooqui President’s Email: [email protected] Adviser: Mrs. DeLuca Room: 901 Meeting day: Wednesdays Description: Muslim Student Association aims to raise awareness about Islam and strengthen the identity of Muslim-American students. While still giving back to our community through community service and volunteer work. Our goal is to unify and create a peaceful and loving environment between Muslims and non-Muslims that join the club! Namaste Northwood President: Shivani Kulkarni and Dhakshin Suriakannu President’s Email: [email protected] and [email protected] Adviser: Mrs. Cullen Room Number: 1302 Meeting day: Every other Wednesday Description: Namaste Northwood is a South Asian Club meant to spread the culture of India and all other South Asian countries. We hold a Culture Show with other schools, Holi, and do fun activities every meeting. Everyone is welcome, Indian or not! Northwood Board of Entertainment President: Jerry Xu


President’s Email: [email protected] Adviser: Ann Doan Meeting Days: Every wednesday Description: Join us every Wednesday in room 921 to relieve some stress of academics through the healthy, fun competition of board games, card games, and tabletop role playing games. So come in in, take a seat, and let the games begin! NOW (National Organization for Women) President: Angela Chung, Niharika Arabandi President’s Email: [email protected], [email protected] Adviser: Mrs. Leys Room: 1103 Meeting days: Wednesdays Description: The NOW club strives to educate on and support gender equality! Ranging from presentations on current events, fundraisers for philanthropic organizations (such as our annual thrift sale donating to Laura's House -- a domestic abuse treatment center), and providing a safe space to discuss bridging the gaps between genders, we strive to bring our message of co-existence and empowerment to all corners of the Northwood campus. OC Science Club President: Elaine Chao and Zubin Kumar President’s Email: [email protected] and [email protected] Adviser: Jennifer Nguyen Room: 902 Meeting days: Even tuesdays Description: OC Science is a club dedicated to spreading interest in STEM to elementary and middle schoolers in Orange County. We do this by participating in and hosting science fun nights, workshops, and after school programs. Odyssey of the Mind President: Vinayaka Srinivas President’s Email: [email protected] Adviser: Kent Paris Meeting Days: Every Thursday Description: Odyssey of the Mind participates in the annual Technology Student Association Test of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics and Science (TEAMS) Competition, where we have qualified for and placed highly at the national level every year since the club's founding. We compete in events based on various scientific topics in addition to competing in building challenges and prepared presentations. The club's ultimate goal is to create and strengthen teamwork dynamics through these STEM-based activities and build a tightly knit community of students passionate for learning. One Goal President: Hevin Gil and Pratyush Das President’s Email: [email protected]


Adviser: Ms. Wang Room: 1027 Meeting day: every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month Description: A service club dedicated to donating soccer equipment to children in need by raising money through indoor soccer tournaments and equipment drives. Operation Hero President: Trinity Foster-Malave President’s Email: [email protected] Adviser: Mrs. Meyers/Delille Meeting day: Odd Wednesdays Description: Operation Hero is a club founded in our desire to raise awareness, support and donate funds to our veterans and current active members. We hope to involve both Northwood and our community in acknowledging these heroes that serve/ have served for our country. Our club will donate the funds raised to various charity foundations, such as the Wounded Warrior Project, as well as, make cards kits full of supplies to send during the Holidays. Origami Outreach Presidents: Allison Chan and Jamie Foo President’s Email: [email protected] and [email protected] Adviser: Mrs. Rohrs Meeting day: Tuesdays Room: 1229 Description: Origami Outreach aims to provide resources and assistance to anyone interested in origami. All skill levels are welcome! Meetings consist of origami tutorials accompanied by one-on-one help if needed. We host monthly volunteer opportunities over the course of the school year, such as at libraries where we help children learn and fold origami. Whether it's learning a new skill or going back to an old past-time, we hope to help you create an artistic outlet through the ancient art of paper folding. You can contact us at [email protected] or find us on Facebook at NorthwoodOrigamiOutreach. Pink Ribbon Club President: Rachel Yu President’s Email: [email protected] Adviser: Whitney Tavlarides Meeting days: Every Monday Description: Pink Ribbon Club raises money and performs community service for the Pink Ribbon Foundation and other non-profit organizations to support and raise awareness for the fight against breast cancer. Project Reach-In President: Cameron Kalantar President’s Email: [email protected] Adviser: Mr. Wroe Room: 1323


Meeting Days: Every other Friday Description: Northwood Project Reach-In is the first chapter of the non-profit organization Project Reach-In that raises money for impoverished public schools and brings awareness to the inequality and discrimination of the current public school funding system. The mission of Project Reach-In is to raise the quality of public education in low income and inner-city communities as an effort to combat the increase of school closures, crime rate, and poverty rate. Members are tasked with selling club shirts and publicizing upcoming fundraising events in addition to encouraging people to donate and attend the monthly potluck held at lunch. Project Reach-In is a great way for students to earn community service hours, make new friends, and most importantly help those in need! Red Cross Club President: Ashley Hsieh, Alice Chien President’s Email: [email protected], [email protected] Adviser: David Monge Room: 922 Meeting days: Every other wednesday Description: Our club works with the American Red Cross to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies. We hold 3 blood drives on campus per year in order to collect blood to send to local hospitals and raise money through fundraisers. Through meetings and volunteer events at the Orange County Chapter, we encourage our members to become aware of problems that arise after various emergencies and take a bigger part in helping out. Roman Catholic Club President: Marissa Carrillo-Kashani President’s Email: [email protected] Adviser: Christina Engelerdt- Banagas Room: 1010 Meeting days: Every other Wednesday Description: Roman Catholic Club is a student run organization where we try to lead teens closer to Christ through good works and charity in our community. Students will bond and join together to volunteer and create a loving community to spread the word about Jesus Christ and Catholicism. You do not have to be religious to attend this club and we invite everyone to join!

Science Olympiad President: Caitlyn Chen President’s Email: [email protected] Adviser: Mr. Monge Room: 922 Meeting day: Weekly after school and tentative Saturdays Description: Northwood's Science Olympiad team participates in multiple competitions annually and we are one of the top teams in Southern California. We work together to study and prepare to compete with other schools on events including Astronomy, Chemistry Lab, Forensics, Geologic Mapping, Towers, and more. Prospective members must take our entrance exam, which is held in May. While we cannot accept new team members during the year, feel free to


send us an email so that we have you on our email list when the entrance exam date comes around again. Seeds for Seniors President: Katerina Hanks President’s email: [email protected] Adviser: Jane Yoon Room: 1226 Meeting day(s): Fridays Description: Whether you are a hardcore gardener, want to participate in fun community service, or just like being around plants, Seeds For Seniors is your low-stress connection to a rewarding hobby! This is a club that provides the opportunity for students to grow and share plants at any level of skill or commitment, and even help teach gardening classes for senior citizens at Rancho Senior Center. Our in-school meetings cover everything from gardening information and hands-on plant demos to preparation for the optional senior center activities. Seeds for Seniors mobilizes plant-lovers and high-school humanitarians to create bonds within our community and become more active through a healthy and vibrant activity. See Northwood Live President: Derek Kim President’s Email: [email protected] Adviser: Mr. Mize Meeting day: Even Fridays Description: See Northwood Live started as a club dedicated to providing Northwood students with the ultimate entertainment experience. We are best known for Oakfest, our premier music festival towards the end of the year, but as a club, we are currently brainstorming new ideas for events and community experiences. Much of the money that we make goes towards helping Northwood's Make-A-Wish foundation. SMILE President: Aniela Bokota President’s Email: [email protected] Adviser: Sandy Banks Room: 1201 Meeting days: Even thursdays Description: Our club stands for Student Mental Illness Learning Effort and we are a club that strives to remove the stigma associated with mental illnesses and educate people on the different mental illnesses that exist. Smile Train President: Jae Hwan Lee, David Choi President’s Email: [email protected], [email protected] Advisor: Ms. Wang Room: 1127 Meeting Days: Even Mondays


Description: Smile Train is dedicated to raise money for cleft-lip and cleft palate surgeries for young children in third world countries. Our objective is to not only supplement the global organization of Smile Train through fundraising, but to also show students how large of an effect their public service has on the lives of children in need. Membership in Smile Train will particularly emphasize Northwood’s core value of Compassion by displaying the rewarding effects of their hard work through young children’s smiles. Smoothie Club President: Jae Hwan Lee, Pranav Konchadi President’s Email: [email protected], [email protected] Advisor: Chris Di Antonio Room: 924 Meeting Days: Every Friday Description: Northwood’s Smoothie Club strives to create an environment that allows students to destress with sweet but healthy drinks. By making and selling innovative smoothies, the Smoothie Club will also aim to provide families with relatives in the Children’s Hospital of Orange County free fruits and healthy drinks to lighten their expenses. Socratic Club President: Alexis Gopaul President’s email: [email protected] Adviser: James Dickson Room: 1207 Meeting day(s): Every Tuesday Description: Northwood’s Socratic Club is for inquisitive students to maturely discuss and share their ideas and beliefs. They will also be able to discuss these topics in person during the meetings themselves. Our goal is to carefully select discussion questions that will lead to insightful discussions, yet not be insensitive to the members of the club.This leads to a respectful, rational, and meaningful climate for discussion. Spectators, diplomats, and revolutionaries welcome. Spanish Club President: Mansi Garneni and Megan Lui President’s Email: [email protected] [email protected] Adviser: Luc Landeis Meeting days: Every Wednesday Description: Spanish Club is a place where anyone who is interested can learn about hispanic culture through crafts, presentations, and food! We host various events to expose our members to the rich world of Spanish-speaking countries and apply the knowledge we learn in Spanish class to the real world. Speech and Debate President: Viren Abhyankar and Manav Manivannan President’s Email: [email protected] Adviser: Mr. Wroe


Meeting day: Thursdays Description: Speech and Debate offers a variety of both speech and debate events. Whether you're looking to improve your speaking skills, learn more about the government and policies, or just make new friends, Speech and Debate is the place for you! Sports Analytics President: Henry Jia President’s Email: [email protected] Adviser: Mr. Lee Room: 934 Meeting Days: Odd Mondays Description: In the Sports Analytics club, students collaborate to analyze different statistics in sports. We examine real-life data to make predictions regarding major sports questions and apply our knowledge towards fantasy sports. Whether you are interested in math, athletics, or looking to meet new people, the Sports Analytics club is the perfect place to go. Stand Up for Kids President: Sreekar Kasturi President’s Email: [email protected] Adviser: Kristan Coleman Room: 1426 Meeting days: Every other Monday Description: Stand Up For Kids is a non-profit organization tasked with helping orphans on the streets. They provide shelter for them with the various shelter houses over the country, and conduct charitable donations, giving food and other necessary items to them. This Northwood Chapter wants to help further the cause local to us by making a difference in the lives of orphans in the Orange County area. Technology Club President: Pranati Kuppa President’s email: [email protected] Adviser: Esther Lee Room: 1125 Meeting days: Every friday Description: The Tech Club of Northwood is an outreach club with a goal of eliciting and nurturing a love of computer science and general STEM fields in the younger generations as well as our peers, by emphasizing that these fields can be pursued by anyone. The Tech Club of Northwood accomplishes this goal by giving students the opportunity to use professionally-created resources, to learn various software languages, to teach the youth of Orange County certain basics of technology (programming, circuit design, robotics), and to participate in events tailored to encourage their interests in computer science (exhibitions, speakers, etc.). UNICEF President: Ankit Rastogi


President’s Email(s): [email protected] [email protected] Adviser: Kent Paris Room: 923 Meeting day(s): Every other Monday Description: UNICEF Club’s main purpose is to provide relief and humanitarian aid globally through health care, education, and emergency supplies, all to to reduce the amount of preventable child deaths in the world. Our main objective is to raise funds AND awareness for programs to support the UNICEF U.S. Fund to save children’s lives. UNICEF does this by both raising funds through fundraisers and through volunteering in the community, and through power points at every meeting. USA Biology Olympiad President: Ritwik Kumar President’s Email: [email protected] Advisor: Ms. Tran Room: 903 Meeting Days: Every other Wednesday Description: The USA Biology Olympiad Club presents students with a new way to explore the field of biology, compete in competitions, and participate in special off campus events. We compete in the annual USABO Open Exam in February. Along with the USABO competition, the USA Biology Olympiad Club will also hold educational events in local elementary schools to introduce the topic of biology and science to young, aspiring students. Anyone who has an interest in biology and the will to learn and explore can join. Wolfpack President: Sofia Howard and Viraj Deshpande President’s Email: [email protected] [email protected] Adviser: Mrs.Green Meeting Days: Everyday thursday Description: Wolfpack is a fun, safe environment where Northwood's special needs students can interact with their peers and build lasting friendships and memories. Xposure President: Eliot Lee President’s Email: [email protected], [email protected], Adviser: Nick Souza Room: 1224 Meeting days: Wednesdays / Thursdays ( Odd Days) Description: Northwood's only photography club, come join us in Room 1224 if you have any interest in photography! We discuss various types of photography and give constructive criticism on each other's photos. Also, we collaborate with several clubs and organizations to offer numerous photoshoot opportunities throughout the year, both in school and out, like Oakfest and the OC Small Paws adoption days.

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Yoga Club President(s): Helena Willits and Austyn Briggs President’s Email: [email protected] Adviser: Angie Olivares Meeting days: Every friday Description: Feeling stressed? Come relax in room 1003 every Friday at lunch. We discuss healthy ways to improve your physical and emotional balance, learn and practice basic yoga, and meditate. We also have Yoga at the Park and Beach Yoga events that are open to all Northwood students. We especially welcome students who have not had any experience with yoga before. Youth Action Team Club (YAT) Presidents: Britney Zhang, Jadon Wong, Bella Tokushiro President’s Email(s): [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Adviser: Erik Emery Room: 1005 Meeting day(s): Every other Wednesday Description: Youth Action Team is a City of Irvine Organization that strives to creatively respond to the needs and interests of teens in our community by providing community service opportunities from all aspects of the City of Irvine, including leadership opportunities, social events, and educational forums.

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