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Features
Appleton, Wisconsin September 2016 Volume XXII
Issue I Page 5
North students
discuss the benefits
of club leadership
By Trinity Olson
For incoming freshmen or
even older students who still
want to get involved in school
activities, it can be difficult to
decide what clubs or sports to
join. From theater clubs to sci-
ence clubs, language clubs to
social and political clubs, there
are an overwhelming amount
of opportunities and groups to
join. Two Appleton North stu-
dents shared their experiences
in joining clubs, and eventually
becoming club leaders.
This year’s Gender Equal-
ity leaders, Amara Neitzke and
Carl Zuleger, are in clubs rang-
ing from H.O.P.E club to the
Democratic League, and both
students love being involved.
Both entering their junior year,
Neitzke and Zuleger were in
Gender Equality since their
freshman year. Neitzke has
been a leader since her sopho-
more year, and Zuleger is start-
ing as a leader for the first time
this upcoming year.
Neitzke stated, “It’s neato
burrito that people trust me
enough to lead this super en-
lightening club! Feminism is
a part of my everyday life, so
it was a super natural thing
for me to want to be a leader.”
Although there is a difference
between leading a club and be-
ing a part of a club, both have
benefits. As a leader, Zuleger
states, “It is really cool to be
with a bunch of like-minded
people and have influence on
where the club goes.”
“As leaders we get to decide
on issues the club gets to talk
about, [in other words], we
have more of a say of what’s
going on.” said Zuleger. Neitz-
ke and Zuleger have many
ideas that they plan to bring to
a reality over the course of this
year. Educating and enlighten-
ing the students of Appleton
North, and hopefully continu-
ing to educate the community
is one of their major goals for
the future. Creating an oppor-
tunity for more students to join
and become aware of social
injustices is also a goal for this
year.
Although they hope that
students will join the Gender
Equality Club, Neitzke knows
that it is difficult to come to
every meeting. “Join the club!
It’s super easy to just come and
hang out! You don’t need to be
super committed.”
Neitzke and Zuleger both
recommend to get involved in
school and participate when-
ever you can. Joining school
activities can help you gain
friends and help you in the fu-
ture.
A
ppleton North High School offers many
opportunities for involvement. From ath-
letic, academic, to just plain fun, these various
clubs provide the student body with a myriad of
engagement options. These co-curriculars are
rewarding and helpful for many students. Par-
ticipating in a club during student’s high school
career can give them skills they will need later on
in life. This is a list of clubs that Appleton North
offers students.
Club: Alliance
Advisor: Debbie Strick
Alliance is a safe space for LG-
BTQ students and allies at North.
Everyone is welcome.
Club: Appleton Youth Educa-
tion Initiative
Advisor: James Huggins
Appleton Youth Education Initia-
tive is an organization that works
towards preparing high school stu-
dents for their lives as adults.
Club: Art Club
Advisor: Terri Westby
Beautify the Appleton North com-
munity through the creation and
appreciation of art.
Club: Bowling Club
Advisor: Brett Miller
Bowling club offers individual and
group competition in the sport of
bowling.
Club: Chess Club
Advisor: Shannan Davis
Develop strategic skills in this
intellectually competitive club.
Club: Chinese-American Club
Advisor: Steve Sugrue
Explore the Chinese culture in
this inclusive globally oriented club.
Club: Debate
Advisor: Steve Gargo
Debate Club, a co-op with Apple-
ton West, allows students to ex-
pand their argumentative skills.
Club: DECA
Advisor: Cyndi Dechant
DECA helps
teach business
management,
marketing,and
financial respon-
sibility.
Club: Drama Club
Advisor: Ron Parker
Students ex-
pand their theatri-
cal knowledge
through active
participation in
musicals, plays,
and other events.
Club: Dungeons and Dragons
Advisor: Jamie Sadogierski
The in-depth role playing game is
a focal point of the club.
Club: Fashion Club
Advisor: Kelly Camber
Learn the latest trends and ex-
plore the world of fashion.
Club: Forensics
Advisor: Paul Miller
Engage in competitive public
speaking tournaments.
Club: Friends at North (F.A.N)
Club
Advisor: Kathy Deveraux
Spend time with students of all
ages and abilities.
Appleton North junior Amara Neitzke is the incoming Co-Presi-
dent of Gender Equality Club.
Photo by Trinity Olson
“Feminism is a part
of my everyday life, so
it was a super natural
thing for me to want to
be a leader.” -Amara
Neitzke
Appleton North’s clubs
offer opportunity
Appleton North’s annual
yearbook publication is a
much celebrated event.
Photo illustration by Kate
Bennett