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Clubs and Organizations
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Beta Club
Adviser:Mrs. Campbell, Student Services, ncampbell@wcpss.netMission: To promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, service and leadership among elementary and secondary school students.- Achievement – Recognizing and honoring high academic achievement
- Character – Preparing students for life and empowering them to be successful
- Leadership – Developing the leaders of tomorrow
- Service – Demonstrating our motto: Let us lead by serving others
Requirements of Senior Beta Club Membership at NWCCA:- Achievement: Students must maintain a cumulative unweighted GPA of a 3.5 or higher
- Character: Students should have no record of disciplinary issues
- Leadership: Attend and participate in all meetings
- Service: Complete a minimum of 20 hours of community service each school year
Interested students can pick up an application from Ms. Campbell in Student Services.Meetings: Dates and Locations TBA -
Black Student Union
Advisers:Mrs. Simmon, CTE Teachers, apeguessimmons@wcpss.netAll students are welcome to join the BSC, we focus on creating a joyous and safe environment that provides support both academically and socially. It also provides a place where students can feel comfortable sharing common interests and concerns that will help their school and community grow together.Club Description:All students are welcome to join the BSC, we focus on creating a joyous and safe environment that provides support both academically and socially. It also provides a place where students can feel comfortable sharing common interests and concerns that will help their school and community grow together.Meeting Location and Dates:Club meets in Room 1304 on Club Days listed on school calendar, on NWCCA website homepage. -
Book Club
Advisers:Mrs. Hitchings, Library Media Specialist, dhitchings@wcpss.netMrs. Horton, Project-Based Learning Coach, chorton2@wcpss.netTwitter: @golibrariesClub Description:Book Club members discuss favorite books, recommend titles, plan programs, and create displays for the NWCCA Library Media Center.Meeting Location and Dates:Club meets in the library media center on Club Days listed on our school calendar on the NWCCA website homepage. -
Creative Writing Club
Adviser:Mrs. Schloesser
Club Description:The purpose of this club is to support students who are actively writing independently and are seeking editorial support. The genres can range from: poetry, short stories, playwriting, journalistic style, and/or memoirs. Students will also be given the opportunity to write spotlights for the yearbook. Throughout the year, we will seek out writing contests to enter as well.Meeting Location and Dates: Club meets in Room 1203 on Club Days (listed on our homepage school calendar). -
DECA
Adviser:Mr. Williams, CTE Teacher, bwilliams3@wcpss.netClub Description:With a nearly 70-year history, DECA has impacted the lives of more than ten million students, educators, school administrators and business professionals since it was founded in 1946. DECA’s brand identifies a remarkable experience in the preparation of emerging leaders and entrepreneurs. Our messaging statements, logo and visual elements collectively define our image. To attain the maximum brand recognition, we must consistently use elements of the DECA brand an identify to reach our many audiences. We are stronger when we speak as one.Meeting Dates:Meets in Room 1302 on club days - schedule on school calendar on NWCCA website homepage. -
Early Childhood Club
Advisers:Mrs. Dayla VanSchaick, ECE Instructor, dvanschaick@waketech.eduMrs. Brenda Mullen, ECE Instructor, bmullen@waketech.eduClub Description:All students who are interested in learning more about young children and the field of Early Childhood Education are welcome to join the Early Childhood Club. Come unwind and de-stress from your academic challenges while exploring a career in teaching young children.Meeting Location and Dates:Club meets in Room 1410 on Club Days listed on school calendar, on NWCCA website homepage. -
GSA Club
Adviser:Mrs. Cappa, Art Teacher, rcappa@wcpss.netCo-Sponsor - Mrs. Hitchings, Librarian, dhitchings@wcpss.netWebsite:Description:GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Club is a student-led organization whose purpose is to bring together LGBTQA+ and straight students to support each other, provide a safe place to socialize, and create a platform to fight for racial, gender, LGBTQA, and economic justice.
Meeting Locations and Dates:Art Room (1602)
Meets on club days (listed on calendar on NWCCA website homepage).
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Hispanic Culture Dance Team
Adviser:Ms. Perdomo, English Teacher, mperdomo@wcpss.netClub Description:The mission of this club is to promote a positive representation of Hispanic culture through dance.Meeting Location and Dates:Club meets in Room 1204 on Club Days listed on the school calendar on the NWCCA website homepage. -
International Club
Adviser:Mrs. De Alvarez, Spanish Teacher, acareydealvarez@wcpss.netMrs. Russ, Spanish Teacher, iruss@wcpss.netClub Description:The purpose of this club is to bring cultural awareness and acceptance to the school. We will host a heritage week, international fair, diversity days, and independence celebrations during the school year.Meeting location and times:We meet on club days (see school calendar on NWCCA website homepage) in Room T1. -
Junior Curator Club
Adviser:Mrs. Cappa, Art Teacher, rcappa@wcpss.netWebsite:Description:The purpose of the Junior Curator Club is to educate students about museum and gallery related jobs through project-based learning experiences. While in this club, students will have the opportunity to learn how to properly curate artwork, create public art installations, visit galleries and museums, and meet/talk to visiting artists. Students are eligible to participate in two different projects each semester: Gallery Assistant and Commissioned Volunteer.Meeting Locations and Dates:Art Room (1602)
Meeting day/time depends on what project the student is participating in.
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Puzzle Club
Advisers:Mrs. Glugla, Math Teacher, aglugla@wcpss.net
Club Description:Puzzle Club is a group of students who meet on club days to unwind from the stress of their high school and college courses while still exercising their brains! The group works on Kanoodle puzzles (a mind-twisting solitaire puzzle game that is easy to understand, but difficult to solve), Blokus (an abstract strategy game with transparent, Tetris-shaped, colored pieces that players are trying to play onto a board), along with online puzzles and possibly a jigsaw puzzle!Meeting Location and Dates:Club meets in Room 1306 on Club Days listed on our homepage school calendar. -
Science Olympiad
Adviser:David Farabee, Science Teacher, dfarabee@wcpss.netDescription:Science Olympiad is an American team competition in which students compete in 23 events pertaining to various scientific disciplines, including earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering. Students compete at the regional, state, and national level. Come join the team at NWCCA and helps us earn more medals at this year's competitions. See Mr. Farabee for more information.Meeting Locations and Dates:Meets during club time in Room 1201. Dates are on the school calendar on the NWCCA website homepage. -
Sports Club
Advisers:Mrs. Brayboy, Healthful Living and P.E. Teacher, cbrayboy@wcpss.netMs. Roach-Findlay, Science Teacher, proach-findlay@wcpss.netClub Description:The purpose is to encourage sportsmanship as students participate in various sports.
Meeting Location and Dates:Club meets in the gym on Club Days listed on our homepage school calendar. Members may also participate on Tuesdays and Thursdays during Griffin's Den, if they are not assigned to Griffin's Den. -
Stock Market Club
Adviser:Richard Krassy, Math Teacher, rkrassy@wcpss.netClub Description:Who will be the next Warren Buffett?Students will learn about securities and track the daily changes that take place in the market. As part of the club, students will compete in a state wide Stock Market Game where they will "buy" and "sell" securities to grow their given capital and compare their growth to their peers across the state.Meeting Location and Dates:Meets in Room 1308 on club days (schedule on school calendar on NWCCA website homepage). -
Student Government
Adviser:LaToya Brothers, Social Studies Teacher, lbrothers@wcpss.netWebsite:Twitter: NWCCASGADescription:The Student Government (SGA) is the voice of every student at NWCCA and is devoted to advocate for those issues that will enhance the educational, social, and career development of NWCCA. -
Yearbook
Adviser:Ms. Murray, cmurray2@wcpss.net, English Teacher
Club Description:Yearbook club offers total involvement in the production of the school yearbook. Activities include advertising, layout, planning, photography, copy writing and editing.Meeting Location and Dates:Club meets in Room 1211 on Club Days listed on our school calendar on the NWCCA website homepage. -
Yoga Club
Adviser:Ms. Balgooyen, CTE Teacher, jbalgooyen@wcpss.net
You Must Sign Up In Advance:Text 81010 to @nwccayogaClub Description:The purpose of this club is to create a relaxed mind-body connection that builds positive physical and mental awareness. Strategies are taught to help alleviate anxiety and build personal resiliency.Students are encourage to bring a yoga mat, but we also have some for their use.Meeting Location and Dates:Club meets in the EMS Wake Tech Room, 1408, and participation is limited to maximum floor space. Due to the nature of the practice, students must arrive on time to participate and have a mature attitude. Shoes are removed at the door, and students are encouraged to wear flexible/comfortable clothes.
