Extra-Curricular
MATHCOUNTS

The following students have qualified for the 2012 Northview MathCounts team:
 
Liz Healy (co-captain)
Brenden Geideman (co-captain)
Tyler Cochrane
Stephen Allen
Jaden Light
Courtney Kozischek
Justin Beshears
Will Einfalt
Bonnie Opdyke
Jake Johnson
Alternate: Brooke Barnhardt
 
Congratulations to these students!!!


GEOGRAPHY BEE CHAMPION - JIMMY REGISTER

The Geography Bee had an excellent final competition on December 12, 2011.  Eleven students competed and many parents and students came to watch the event. The atmosphere was charged, but in the end, 6th grader Lorenzo Nigrelli placed third, 6th grader Patrick Roberts placed second and with an incredible 6/6 questions correct, drum roll please, our new Northview Geography Bee champion is: 6th grader, Jimmy Register.
 
Thank you to all the students for attending and inviting your parents.
Thank you to Mr. Triplett and Mrs. Seese for keeping score.
Thank you to Mr. Wortman and Mr. Phillips for making sure all the questions were pronounced correctly.
 


NORTHVIEW: A CHRISTMAS CAROL CAST

Northview A Christmas Carol Cast
**If you are on this list, see Mr. Hilston or Mrs. Lail for a rehearsal schedule!

Scrooge – Caleb Stoots
Ghost of Marley – William Einfalt
1st Ghost (Past) – Kimberly Diamonti
2nd Ghost (Present) – Victoria Ghent
3rd Ghost (Future) – Skylar Sherrod

Bob Cratchit – Daniel Lail
Mrs. Cratchit – Katie Herfurth
Tiny Tim – Alex Peters
Young Scrooge – Clay Ellis
Young Marley – Dylan Roten
Narrator 1 – Victor Cazares
Narrator 2 – Claire Grulick
Fred – Will Tanner
Peg – Megan Hand
Fezziwig – Jackson Sigmon
Mrs. Fezziwig – Bonnie Opdyke
Fan – Emmy Williams
Donation Lady 1 – Sarah Auton
Donation Lady 2 – Elena Cheek
1st Man (funeral) – Joseph McCorkle        

2nd Man (funeral) – Jake Johnson
1st Woman/Eliza – Allie Rodney           

2nd Woman /Mary – Brooke Barnhardt
Belle – Emily Steinkirchner
Christmas Tree Girls:
Elizabeth – Julie Noe    
Margaret – Brooke Adkins
Anne – Jaqueline Martinez  
 Rebecca – Hailey Suthers
Martha Cratchit – Grace Simmons
Charles – Calvin Camp
Young Boy – Bristen King
Joe (pawnshop) – Ben Byrd
Charwoman – Adrianna Galindo
Undertaker – Justin Beshears
Laundress – Alexis Gardner

Carolers:
 Alexis Hunt
 Sarah Morris
 Sydney Jones
 Courtney Kozischek
 Liz Healy
Light/Sound – Jacob Rackley, Brendan Geideman
Stage/Props – Will Sides, Jaquan Ikard



INTERNATIONAL CLUB COLLECTS COKE COLA REWARDS

THE INTERNATIONAL CLUB is now sponsoring a school-wide collection of Coke Cola Rewards points to earn art and athletic supplies for our school as well as donating to help military families, supporting a Hispanic Scholarship fund, and much more.  You can help by bringing in your Coke, Sprite, Minute Maid, and Mellow Yellow bottle caps to Mrs. Ohlendorf’s room.  These rewards points are also on 12-pack cartons.  Go to mycokerewards.com for more information.


BABYSITTING CLUB

Check back in February for details about the upcoming BABYSITTING CLUB.  
 
This would be open to all students in all grades and would last from 2:30pm-3:30pm.  
 
Advisor: Cathy Hitchcock


HAWK NEST

Newspaper Club: Hawk’s Nest
Advisor: Rebecca Gaffney, M.Ed
Eligible students: ALL GRADES
Articles due on a monthly basis, newspaper will be published electronically every 1-2 months.
Mobile app: m.wix.com/hawknest/hawksnest
 


STUDENT COUNCIL ASSOCIATION

Student Council Association - The purpose of the Northview Student Council Association is to promote good school community relations and teacher student relations, provide constructive student expression, and plan & assist in school functions.  Elections take place in September for President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Sergeant at Arms.  A representative from each homeroom is selected to promote communication to and from the association. 
Sponsor: Mrs. Donna Miller
Eligible Students: Elected Officials & Homeroom Representatives
Meetings: After school
 


BATTLE OF THE BOOKS

Battle of the Books - The North Carolina School Library Media Association – NCSLMA sponsors Battle of the Books.  This program is for middle school students.  Students at participating schools read books from al ist established by the state Battle of the Books Committee, and then compete in quiz-bowl-style tournaments to test their knowledge of these books.
At Northview, the BOTB team will meet at the beginning of the year for initial meetings to make sure everyone is reading all of the books on the list. The team will then meet on a regular basis during the winter & spring to prepare for the BOTB competitions. 
Advisor: Mrs. Courtrina Stevens & Mrs. Carie Kahn
Eligible Students: 6th, 7th, & 8th graders
Meetings: After school
 


NORTHVIEW ENGINEERING ROBOTICS & SCIENCE (NERDS) CLUB

Northview Engineering Robotics & Science NERDS Club - The NERDS Club is for students in grades 6 – 8 at Northview who are interested in science and engineering. Students in the club complete hands-on science activities and competitive engineering tasks.  The students participate in both indoor and outdoor activities to grow their interest in science.  Students must have a ride to pick them up at the required time after school.
Advisor: Mr. Brent Hilston
Eligible Students: 6th, 7th, & 8th graders
Meetings: After school beginning in January
 


INTERNATIONAL CLUB

International Club  - Meetings of the International Club will be held the 4th Monday of the month from 2:30 – 3:30 pm.  At the meetings, we become more knowledgeable about the world around us by “traveling” to different countries.   We have speakers who have lived in the country we are visiting each meeting.  They teach us about the culture, history, lifestyle, education, language and other things about their country.  Students use technology to communicate with other students around the world through e-pals and Skype.
Advisor: Mrs. Beverly Ohlendorf
Eligible Students: 6th, 7th & 8th graders
Meetings: 4th Monday of the month from 2:30 – 3:30
 


JR BETA CLUB

Jr. Beta Club - The National Beta Club is the largest independent, non-profit, educational your organization in America.  Since 1934, the National Beta Club has awarded students national recognition for their high academic achievement while equipping them to be the leaders of tomorrow.  Following are the core elements of the Junior Beta Club:
Achievement-Recognizing and honoring high academic achievement
Character-Preparing young people for life and empowering them to be successful
Leadership-Developing the leaders of tomorrow
Service-Demonstrating our motto “Let Us Lead By Serving Others”
Students will be invited to induction of the Jr. Beta Club.  They must maintain A’s and B’s in all classes.  Students must demonstrate good character by following the school code of conduct and must complete 4 approved community service projects per year (2 in the fall & 2 in the spring).
Advisor: Ms. Donna Miller
Eligible Students: 7th & 8th grade students who meet requirements for invitation
Meetings: After school
 


HAWK SINGERS

Hawk Singers - This is a singing performance group.  This group meets after school 3 – 4 times monthly.  Hawks Singers will be made up of no less than 6 but no more than 16 members (special exceptions could be made at the director’s discretion).  Members must be registered students of Northview Middle School.  During rehearsals, vocal & performance techniques are taught and explored.  Students learn advanced level music as well as modern pieces for performances at, but not limited to, school sponsored functions.  All performances must be approved by Northview Middle School and/or Hickory Public Schools.
Instructor: Mr. Jason Stephens
Eligible Students: 6th, 7th, & 8th grade students who audition and volunteer to attend rehearsals
Meetings: After school, 3 – 4 times per month
 


COLLECT BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

We are collecting box tops and the winning homeroom will have a donut and juice party, as well as a free movie pass for each student.
 
Beta Club will get credit for a service project if they bring in 50 box tops.


Links   

 

  
Art - Mrs. Pasch
Orchestra -Mrs. Ross
Math Counts -Ms. Davidson
Science Club - Mr. Hilston
Tutoring - Mrs. Sigmon, A.
 
  


     
 

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