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Multicultural Clubs
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL)
Learn how to communicate through Sign Language. This club will provide history and
instruction on the language.
Sponsor: Ginel Lumpkin, ginlum@d219.org.
Criteria for joining: Everyone welcome.
ASSYRIAN
To learn more about the Assyrian culture and enjoy cultural experiences in a positive club environment. Learn dances, share fun and contribute to each member’s knowledge and practice of Assyrian ethnicity. Club members participate in International Night and Winter Party. Instagram: @Assyrian_Club_NNHS.
Sponsor: Carmen Al-Bazi, caralb@d219.org, and Ramina Samuel, ramsam@d219.org.
Criteria for joining: Everyone welcome.
BLACK STUDENT UNION
The Black Student Union promotes the sharing of our culture and history. It is a great opportunity to extend camaraderie and to stress unity among the black students at Niles North. Educational and social programs are held during the year to celebrate African-American culture and history.
Sponsor: Kia Pickett, kiapic@d219.org & Davonne Robinson, davrob@d219.org.
Criteria for joining club: Everyone welcome.
This club is designed to create cultural awareness and educational activities for students and faculty about the culture and language of the Chinese people. Activities include participation in International Night and other community events. This club is open to all students of any race or nationality. The club has also been involved in community service projects. Club members participate in International Night and Winter Party.
CHINESE CLUB WEBSITE CLICK HERE.
Sponsor: Limin Dove, limdov@d219.org.
Criteria for joining club: Everyone welcome.
DREAM
DREAM stands for Developing Resourceful ways to Encourage Alliances and Mentorship amongst women of color. DREAM is a student group bringing together young women who self-identify as African, Black or Caribbean from Niles North High School. It is the mission of DREAM to enlighten, inspire and support young women of color in every aspect of their lives. We hold bi-weekly lunch-time meetings and one after school meeting per month. We discuss a range of topics from academic to personal. DREAM helps our young ladies of color develop self-esteem, healthy relationships, effective communication skills, problem-solving skills, and mentorship skills. We educate our young women of color on the origins of race, societal perceptions of black women, microaggressions, and cultural appropriation. We also discuss goal setting, study skills and college preparation amongst other life skills.
Sponsor: April Stallworth, aprsta@d219.org.
Criteria for joining: Everyone welcome.
FEM CLUB
FEM Club was started to explore issues of empowerment, equality, and justice,
primarily focusing on those that directly affect women. The main goal of FEM club is to
specifically address the continued disenfranchisement of women. FEM Club critically
analyzes and engages in discourse aboutthe sexism, misogyny, and patriarchy that we
unfortunately see in our everyday lives. FEM Club will take part in fundraising for
charities, having discussions about intersectionality, womanism, and rape culture, as
well as hold guest lectures. FEM Club allows us to address sexism in a school setting
and it brings the student body together to focus on societal issues that impact us all.
Sponsor: Andy Swedberg, andswe@d219.org.
Criteria for joining club: Everyone welcome.
FILIPINO CLUB
This club is designed to create cultural awareness and educational activities for students and faculty about the culture and language of the Philippines. Members will participate in community events and International Night. Club members participate in International Night and Winter Party. This club is open to all students of any race or nationality.
Sponsor: Charlene Taba, chatab@d219.org.
Criteria for joining club: Everyone welcome.
FRENCH CLUB
The members of French Club have an interest and appreciation for all things French, including culture, food, movies, current events, fashion and wish to promote and enjoy the many contributions that France has made to the civilized world. The group cooks, show movies, discuss, play games and do social activities including participating in school events to promote the study of French as a language. Members participate in International Night and Winter Party.
Sponsor: Catherine Nimtz, catnim@d219.org.
Criteria for joining club: Everyone welcome.
GSA (GENDER/SEXUALITY ACCEPTANCE)
Our mission is to create a safe environment for all students regardless of sexual orientation, and to educate the school community as well as provide school-based support. We participate in the Day of Silence, plan Movie Nights and do other fun things. Join the club where you can be yourself, hang out and make new friends. Everyone is welcome!
Sponsor: Alethea Busch, alebus@d219.org.
Criteria for joining club: Everyone welcome
GERMAN CLUB
German Club is a club that fosters a bridge between the German language and culture with our school community. In German Club we experience a wide range of activities to those interested in learning more about German customs, language and the German-speaking countries.
Sponsor: Thomas Neal, thonea@d219.org.
Criteria for joining club: Everyone welcome
H2O (Christian Club)
H2O is a student-run club dedicated to celebrating Christianity within the walls of Niles North. We meet after school to worship, do Bible study, encourage each other and pray together. It is a great time to pray for our school, apply our faith to our school lives and bond with fellow believers. Everyone is welcome, teachers included!
Sponsor: Tom Chung, tomchu@d219.org.
Criteria for joining club: Everyone welcome.
The Hellenic Club promotes greater understanding of the rich cultural heritage of the Greeks in our community. In addition to being active members of International Club, the Hellenic Club provides community service to other clubs and organizations in our community. Membership is open to all. Several members are not Greek in the Club. Members participate in International Night and Winter Party.
Sponsor: Georgia Taxakis, geotax@d219.org.
Criteria for joining club: Everyone welcome.
The International Club is an umbrella organization for the ethnic and language clubs in our school. They sponsor activities to share cultural experiences and to build respect and tolerance for others. Every other year they host International Night, which invites the entire Skokie area community.
Sponsors: Caroline Benjamin, carben@d219.org, and Eleni Andritsakis, eleand@d219.org.
Criteria for joining club: Members are chosen as representatives from the various cultural clubs.
ISRAELI CLUB
This club is designed to create cultural awareness and educational activities for students and faculty about the culture and language of Israel. Celebrate the culture of Israel and participate in field trips, foreign exchange activities and International Night and Winter Party. This Club is open to all students of any race or nationality.
Sponsor: Anna Raiber, annrai@d219.org.
Criteria for joining: All are welcome.
JEWISH ASSOCIATION OF STUDENTS
A place for Jewish teens to explore their religious heritage, and to encourage each other to learn about their faith, as well as to practice and to provide a safe place to discuss issue and topics of specific relevance to the Jewish faith. This club will also be a resource to educate non-Jews as well as Jews about Judaism, with the hopes of reducing Antisemitism, and will be inclusive and open to all students of all religious backgrounds.
Sponsor: Rabbi Posner, yposner@skokiechabad.org and Lizzie Shay, elisha@d219.org.
Criteria for joining: All are welcome.
The goal of the Korean Club is to share our cultural heritage with the faculty, staff, and all students, in order to promote the overall awareness, appreciation and respect for the diversity that exists among the students at Niles North High School. In accordance with this goal, members will participate in school activities such as the International Week as well as organizing and presenting group sponsored programs. The Korean Club of Niles North High School is here to serve the school, the students and the community any way that shows our pride in Niles North High School. We respect the rights of all and pursue to make a positive contribution to our future. Club members participate in International Night and Winter Party. This club is open to all students of any race, ethnicity and nationality.
Sponsor: Nancy Cho, nancho@d219.org.(1st semester); Jerry Kim, jerkim@d219.org (2nd semester).
Criteria for joining club:Everyone welcome.
LANSA
We are a community of ambitious students encouraging and supporting each other into college and university possibilities.
Sponsor: Jennifer Garcia, jesgar@d219.org, and Cecilia Serrano, cecser@d219.org.
Criteria for joining club: Everyone welcome.
The Latino Club would like to invite everyone interested in learning and experiencing the Latino culture. This year you will have the opportunity to promote awareness and understanding of one of the largest cultural groups in the country, while helping to build a sense of pride, scholarship and belonging among the Hispanic community of Niles North High School. The activities we have planned are Café Latino Night, Bolero Dance Night, Bi-weekly film presentation and Spanish Book Drive. Club members participate in International Night and Winter Party.
Sponsor: Alejandra Arteaga, aleart@d219.org & Norbella Aguilar, noragu@d219.org.
Criteria for joining club: Everyone welcome.
MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCIATION (MSA)
MSA provides Islamic education and fun activities. Jummah and Asr prayers are held. Our aim is to strengthen our faith, learn more about Quran / Sunnah, positively influence our peers and communities, and do charitable causes (e.g cultural bake sales). We provide an MSA Annual Iftar before Ramadan to teachers/students.
Sponsor: Mr. Ikhlas, ikhlas73@gmail.com and Shamim Patel, shapat@d219.org.
Criteria for joining club: Everyone welcome.
NOTICE
NOTICE is a African American male mentoring group designed to focus on the foundations and principles of MANHOOD; to teach African American male students to be Noble and become successful in the field of Education.
Sponsor: John Bias, johbia@d219.org & Anthony Whyte, antwhy@d219.org.
Criteria for joining club: Everyone welcome.
PASA (Pan-Asian Student Association)
To preserve and spread awareness of ALL Asian cultures for the benefit of the school community; to promote agency and provide a voice within our Native Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific Islander (NHAAPI) American student population, and to give back to our local NHAAPI communities around the Chicagoland area.
Sponsor: Ashishkumar Kachhia, ashkac@d219.org & Gary Chu, garchu@d219.org.
Criteria for joining club: Everyone welcome.
Polish Club
We are a club centered around Poland’s language, traditions, and overall culture. We meet every other Friday and encourage everyone to come no matter your identity!
Sponsor: Kristin Pommerenke-Schneider, kripom@d219.org.
Criteria for joining club: Everyone welcome.
S.A.S.A. (South Asian Student Association)
This club’s vision is to represent and celebrate the beautiful cultures of South Asia and introduce this culture to the Niles North student body. To achieve this goal, club members will be involved in discussions, presentations and guest lecturers on Indian and Pakistani culture, conflicts between cultures, and living in a western culture. The club members are committed to become ambassadors of their culture. The club will reach out to the community and be involved in community events. In addition, club members will participate in International Night and all other cultural programs in the school
Sponsor: Shruti Bharatia, shrbha@d219.org & Jessica Mielenz, jesmie@d219.org.
Criteria for joining club: Everyone welcome.
VIETNAMESE STUDENT ASSOCIATION
Sponsor: Jay Cha, jaycha@d219.org.
Criteria for joining club: Everyone welcome.