After the Academics 06.07 - New Trier Township High School

Table of ConTenTs
Student ActivitieS 1
code of conduct 19
AcAdemic eligibility 22
ConTaCT
InfoRMaTIon
Ms. Stacy Kolack
Student Activities Coordinator
Winnetka Campus
Office 017E
847.784.2281
kolacks@newtrier.k12.il.us
Mr. Dan Gross
Student Activities Coordinator
Northfield Campus
Office C102
847.784.7518
grossd@newtrier.k12.il.us
To commit minds to inquiry,
hearts to compassion, and lives
to the service of humanity. ®
aCTIVITIes anD leaDeRsHIP oPPoRTUnITIes
Extra-curricular offerings have always been an integral part of New Trier High School’s culture. Student
activities were established almost simultaneously with the founding of the school. The trademark of
New Trier’s Student Activities Program is its profound depth and breadth. There is an opportunity for every
New Trier student who chooses to become involved. Many organizations have a history and tradition
upon which they continue to build and grow. Other clubs have been formed more recently to meet the
ever-changing interests of today’s students.
New Trier is fortunate that the community, administration and Board of Education foster and support such
a comprehensive and progressive Student Activities Program. An integral part of New Trier’s heart, soul
and conscience, Student Activities is one of those unique New Trier hallmarks that set the institution apart.
Gone are the days when activities are considered “extra” and insular. The student (and adult) culture
overwhelmingly endorses a relevant Student Activities Program that increasingly takes them (and New Trier)
“outside” into such realms as interscholastic competition, peer support, social service, political activism,
social activism, issue awareness, and social/emotional enrichment.
Our Student Activities Program has not only become a model for the state, but for the nation. When it
comes to participation and support for Student Activities, students are voting with their feet by joining our
groups in record numbers and by advocating for new initiatives through our club chartering process.
They are also voting with their voices through their responses to the ECGC survey, which ranks Student
Activities as a primary area where students learn lessons related to our core values and implement all parts
of our school motto.
Exclusive of the opportunities in athletics, intramurals and performing arts, there are more than 150 different
extra-curricular activities at the Winnetka Campus. These range from student government to competitive
academic teams to publication, political/activist, ethnic/cultural or special interest clubs. The Northfield
campus has more than 20 clubs that meet regularly. Northfield students are welcome to join clubs on the
Winnetka Campus as well.
Behind these active groups is a cadre of dedicated sponsors who are truly interested in providing students
with an educational experience, one that broadens their involvement and enriches their lives. During each
school year, the officers and heads of school organizations receive formal and informal training in leadership
skills. Additionally, whether at monthly Winnetka Campus Club Head Luncheons, Activity Leadership
Practicum, the Winnetka Student Activities Banquet and/or other venues, activity officers and boards have
the opportunity to meet with leaders from other New Trier clubs and organizations.
For students (with sponsor guidance), the student-driven avenue for pursuing dreams, addressing issues
and implementing initiatives is the Student Activities Program. With its diverse offerings and reputation for
supporting new proposals, Student Activities epitomizes a Climate of Exploration.
oRGanIZaTIons anD ClUbs
Extra-curricular offerings and organizations are listed on the following pages with the names of New Trier
staff head sponsors and the campus where meetings are held. Logistical information regarding club meetings
can be found on the Activities homepage under the respective campus’s “Club Info” link. The staff
sponsors welcome parent inquiries. Based on where the club meets, questions may also be directed to the
Student Activities Coordinator for that campus. Contact information for the coordinators is listed on the left.
New clubs may be started if a sufficient group of students has a particular interest and a sponsor is available.
Students should meet with the appropriate Student Activities Coordinator to discuss ideas for new clubs and
to learn about the application process. In providing students the access and support to envision, develop and
implement endeavors with far reaching internal and external influence, New Trier empowers students to act.
soCIal aCTIVITIes & awaReness eVenTs
Under the supervision of adult sponsors, students plan school social activities and awareness events. Such
extra-curricular happenings are usually sponsored by class steering committees, which organize social functions
for their respective year groups, or other student organizations. The online Activities calendar displays the
dates and times of key events. The sponsoring organization is responsible for publicizing time, place, cost
and other pertinent information.
Students who are not actively involved in the day-to-day decision-making and planning of club or class
events are able to take advantage of the special activities planned for them such as Band-Aid, Roots of
New Trier, awareness days, speaker forums, Winter Carnival, Junior/Senior Prom, Freshman Mixers, and the
Homecoming and Turnabout dances.

African American
African American Culture
Ages
AIDS Coalition
Albany Park
Alternatives
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Amnesty International
Animal Protection
Animé
Archery
Architecture
Art
Art History
Asian Youth Services Tutoring Center
Astronomy
Automotive Design
Board Game
Boys & Girls
Breakdancing
Calliope
Cancer Prevention
Card Game
Cereal
Cheerleading
Chess
Chinese Culture
Climbing
Club Israel
Club Sandwich
Collectibles
Comic Book
Committed to Action (CTA)
Computer Gaming
Computer Networking & Programming
Conservation
Console Gaming
Dance Team
DECA
D.J.
Dungeons & Dragons
English as Second Language (ESL) Literary
Enriching Lives through Service (ELS)
Environmental
Equestrian
Erika’s Lighthouse @ New Trier
Ethical Conduct and Global Citizenship
(ECGC)
Fantasy Fiction Society
Figure Skating
Filipino
Film School
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Fishing
Food Taxi
Foster Reading/Family Focus
Francofous
Freshman Focus
Freshman Senate
Gaming
Gear Heads
German Culture
Girls Club
Glass Guild
Global Activism
Global Exchange
Hellenic
Helping Hand
Illinois Center for Rehabilitation
& Education
Immovable Center
In the Mood for Food
Indo Pak
Inspiration Café
Interact
International
Investment
Japanese Culture
Journal
Knit One, Purl Two
Korean Culture
K-Pop Dance
Latin
Logos
Manor Care
Martial Arts
Math Team
Metallurgy
Metropolitan
Misericordia
Model United Nations
Mountain Bike
Mudslingers (Ceramics)
Music for Kids
Muthos
New Trier News & Examiner
New Trier Satirical Newspaper
Northshore University Health Systems
Student Board
Onward House
Out of the Box
Paintball
Peer Helping
Pep Club
Photo Yearbook
Photography
Ping Pong
Poetry Slam
Polish American
Powerlifting
Quidditch
Refugee Relief
Rice Child & Family Center
Robotics
Russian
Scholastic Bowl
Science Olympiad (Varsity, JV & Freshman)
Senior Senate
Shabbona Park
Shakespeare
Shout Out Loud
Sign Language
Snowboard & Ski
Social Service Board
Spanish
Special Olympics
Sports Medicine
Strikers Bowling
Student Alliance
Student Ambassadors
Student Mediation
Students Taking Action Now Darfur
(STAND)
Student Tutoring
Summer Camp Opportunities Provide an
Edge (SCOPE)
Sunrise Seniors
Support Our Troops
Trevia (Yearbook)
Treviacapella
Trevian Republicans
Tri-Ship
Ukulele
Ultimate Frisbee
Views
Voices in Prevention (VIP)
Weight Training
Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering
(WYSE) / Junior Engineering
& Technological Society (JETS)
Yearbook Club
Young Democrats

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afRICan aMeRICan (aaC)
Founded 2002
Ms. Marie Thomas
Ms. Mary Mitchell
WINNETKA
This club is for students who are interested in
African American culture. Join to learn about
the historical and contemporary aspects of the
African American experience.
afRICan aMeRICan
CUlTURe (aaCC)
Founded 2004
Ms. Pat Savage-Williams
NORTHFIELD
This club provides students who share or
support the African American culture with
opportunities to socialize, communicate and
participate in cultural and outreach service
programs. Through participation, students
heighten the awareness of African American
issues on campus and become a more assertive
force in educating New Trier about the culture
and accomplishments of African Americans.
aGes
Mr. Jack Leydon WINNETKA
The social service group of all Ages has arrived!
Come to Ages Thursdays after school. The
group meets outside near the tennis courts
and goes to Lieberman Geriatric Center, only
ten minutes away. Join Ages and be greeted
with smiles from the residents there. The group
returns to New Trier no later than 5:30 PM,
leaving plenty of time for Facebook and friends.
aIDs CoalITIon
Founded 1995
Ms. Ellen Zemel WINNETKA
Action-oriented, AIDS CO sponsors AIDS
Awareness Days, AIDS Walk Chicago and the
Book Buy-Back Drive. Members function as
Board members of the AIDS Coalition Grant
Foundation, which has given out over $60,000
in Grants supporting organizations engaged in
research, outreach, prevention, and education
in the field of HIV/AIDS. AIDS CO promotes
the education of the New Trier Community
about the global and local HIV/AIDS crises
and encourages integration of that knowledge
into healthy personal actions. We teach “why
you should care.”
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albanY PaRK
Founded 2004
Ms. Chris Estberg
Mr. Don Wurth
NORTHFIELD
Do you like helping others and enjoy
spending time with little kids? If so, then
Albany Park is for you! This service oriented
group takes weekly trips to the Albany Park
neighborhood of Chicago to tutor elementary
aged students. Each week the sponsors create
exciting and fun projects that you help the
children complete. One of the highlights of
the year is when the Albany Park students come
to New Trier for a day of fun and learning.
alTeRnaTIVes
Ms. Pat Galanopoulos WINNETKA
Alternatives is a social service group that goes
to the north side of Chicago after school
once a week from 3:30 -6:30 PM. The group
tutors kids and plays games with them.
They also stop for food on the way back to
NT. If you are looking for an incredible
experience, join alternatives.
aMeRICan CIVIl lIbeRTIes
UnIon (aClU)
Founded 1991
Mr. Alex Zilka WINNETKA
Are you aware of your civil rights, those
guaranteed by the Constitution and the
Bill of Rights? New Trier’s American Civil
Liberties Union club is the only high school
chapter of the ACLU in Illinois. The club is
dedicated to educating students about their
rights and to actively supporting civil rights
for all Americans. During the school year,
ACLU Club will visit the ACLU of Illinois,
plan a political debate, and sit in on court
cases at a courthouse in Chicago. A threat to
one group’s rights threatens the civil rights
of all. All are welcome!
aMnesTY InTeRnaTIonal
Founded 1982
Mr. David Braun WINNETKA
Amnesty at New Trier joins a worldwide
network of almost two million members
advocating for victims of human rights abuses
and torture. The group meets weekly to
write letters to legislators and world leaders
in support of the rights of prisoners of
conscience. Members raise funds to support
these causes, and the club brings speakers to
New Trier to raise awareness of human rights
concerns. Amnesty International has earned
the Nobel Peace Prize for its work. Join this
club and make a difference.
anIMal PRoTeCTIon
Founded 1989
Ms. Kristina Bachmann WINNETKA
The New Trier Animal Protection Club
promotes awareness of animal rights issues
through school and community events.
Fundraisers to support animal welfare
organizations, a canned pet food drive, and
volunteer opportunities are some of the
activities that encourage concerned students
to make a difference at New Trier and in the
larger community.
anIMÉ
Founded circa 1995
Mr. Pedro Gutierrez WINNETKA
Animé Club is a social group that meets
each week to view animation media and films.
Animé members have varied interests,
including filmography, computer animation,
and learning about Japanese animation.
Animé is pictorial in nature, color and action.
This club is open to all students throughout
the year. We look forward to meeting you!

aRCHeRY
Founded 2008
Mr. Andrew Juedes
Mr. Steve Linke
WINNETKA
The New Trier Archery Club brings together
those interested in learning about the sport and
those who want to train to pursue excellence.
The Archery club meets every week throughout
the year to learn training techniques and
prepare for participation at an archery range.
The group is open to all students who would
enjoy the opportunity to know Archery as a
fun and serious endeavor.
aRCHITeCTURe
Founded 2011
Mr. Josh Wood
WINNETKA
Architecture Club is a unique field-based
club. As a group, we travel to architecturally
interesting locations such as Frank Lloyd
Wright’s Home and Studio, the Robie House
in Hyde Park, the Aqua Building and
Millennium Park. For construction experience,
club members participate in a variety of
design/build projects in the community.
Architecture Club is a fun, social and academic
club; no architecture or CAD-related
classes are necessary to be a member. Please
check out our pictures and “like us” at
www.facebook.com and search for NT
Architecture.
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aRT
Founded 1981
Ms. Monique Boyd WINNETKA
Art Club is composed of an “open studio”
meeting once a week. Students can join
anytime during the year. Great flexibility
allows students to drop “in” and “out”
depending on schedules and finished projects.
All media is explored.
aRT HIsToRY
Founded 2005
Ms. Gardiner O’Kain WINNETKA
Art History Club explores the different
movements, styles, artists, history and
influences of art through the ages. Films,
discussions and art projects help club
members understand the connection of the
arts and artists to specific time periods.
asIan YoUTH seRVICes
(aYs) TUToRInG
Ms. Egle Baliukaite
Ms. Jennifer Lim
WINNETKA
AYS is a fun filled social service group that
goes to Chicago after school once each week
to tutor happy and energetic kids. If you want
to have a fun time and make a difference,
join this awesome group!
asTRonoMY
Founded 1981
Mr. Terry Witt WINNETKA
What is really out there? Find the answers
through weekly meetings, evening viewing
sessions and field trips. New Trier astronomers
explore other worlds, black holes, quasars,
extraterrestrial life, space travel, the latest
results from NASA, the Hubble Space
telescope (through the Internet), and more!
Join Astronomy Club - all are welcome.
aUToMoTIVe DesIGn
Founded 2001
Mr. Chip Finck WINNETKA
Do you like to build things? Have you ever
wanted to build a go-cart or mini-bike?
Would you like to learn how? Come to
Automotive Design Club, where students
design with their minds and build with
their hands. No experience is necessary and
everyone is welcome.
boaRD GaMe
Founded 2001
Mr. John Miller WINNETKA
From strategic card games such as Magic the
Gathering, Munchkin, and Dominion to
board games such as Risk, Carcassonne, and
Ticket To Ride, Board Game Club allows you
to get involved with any strategy game at any
level. Join for the challenge and competition,
stay for the fun.
boYs & GIRls
TBA WINNETKA
One day each week, this social service group
goes to Boys and Girls Club, an after school
youth center for kids ages five and up. NT
students spend time with kids doing arts and
crafts and helping with homework. Join and
make a difference!
bReaKDanCInG
Founded 2008
Ms. Elizabeth Plank WINNETKA
So you think you’ve got what it takes to be
in NT’s “Crew”? Or, do you just want to
perfect your pop n lock, windmill, or flare?
Join Breakdancing Club - any and all levels
of experience are welcome. This club holds
practice sessions twice a week during the first
semester. Members learn new moves, watch
dance videos, and choreograph dances for
Dance Day and other school events. Members
also have the opportunity to take master
classes from instructors at a downtown
breakdancing studio.

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CALLIOPE
Founded 1981
Ms. Jennifer Jackson WINNETKA
Calliope is New Trier’s art, literary, and sound
student-run club. Calliope brings together
New Trier’s various artists and showcases their
works. If you are interested in the arts, this is
the place for you! Our focus is the publication
of a full-color book of student art and writing
with a CD of alternative sound. Calliope varies
depending on the students involved. As one
member said “Calliope is a community…
a family!” Recent events have included
standing-room-only concerts and art shows.
Your contributions will help make it the
kind of club you would like it to be!
CanCeR PReVenTIon (CPC)
Founded 2002
Mr. Marc Tadelman WINNETKA
Join this club to plan the American Cancer
Society Relay for Life of New Trier Township
and to promote cancer prevention and
fundraising at the school. Get involved with
school awareness events, such as Pink Day
(breast cancer awareness), the Great American
Smokeout, and Purple Week. Join this group
to make a difference and help prevent cancer.
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CaRD GaMe
Founded 1981
Ms. Wendy Parks WINNETKA
New Trier HEARTS Card Game CLUB!
Kids come out in SPADES to join this group
of DIAMONDS to play dice and card games
ranging from Solitaire to War to Bridge and
more. Card Game Club meets weekly after
school so that members can socialize, snack,
listen to music, play games and have a great
time. Members may also choose to play cards
for fun or competition with students from
other schools. Card Game Club: Just roll the
dice and come to shuffle, cut and deal!
CeReal
Founded 2005
Mr. Darrin Jeziorski WINNETKA
Join this crew of cereal lovers for a pre-advisery
breakfast food fest of (you guessed it) cereal
and milk! What started as a purely social
gathering has also become a fundraising group.
Join them for food, fun, and fundraising!
CHeeRleaDInG
Ms. Adena Horwitz WINNETKA
The primary purpose of Cheerleading is to
lead the crowd in cheers at athletic events to
promote school spirit, provide entertainment
at sporting events, and support athletics at
New Trier High School. Cheerleaders serve as
representatives of New Trier High School
and work to encourage good sportsmanship
throughout the school. Cheerleaders perform
along the sidelines and between quarters of
varsity home football and basketball games.
Cheerleading also works to promote school
spirit at New Trier.
CHess
Founded 1926
TBA WINNETKA
New Trier’s Chess Club is really a competitive,
interscholastic team that participates in several
matches each year, including the Illinois State
High School Tournament. Players at many
different levels have participated through the
years, from beginners to titled Masters. What
they all have in common is that they enjoy
the games!

CHInese CUlTURe
Founded 1994
Mr. Thomas Lau WINNETKA
Ms. Sara Chao NORTHFIELD
The Chinese Culture Club promotes a
greater understanding of everything Chinese.
The club participates in International Day,
enjoys food from various ethnic restaurants,
provides Chinese language lessons, and
sponsors a Chinese New Year celebration.
All are welcome!
ClIMbInG
Founded 1996
Mr. Leif Gamrath
Mr. Rob Forrest
WINNETKA
Ever feel like moving up in the world? Join
the vertical world of Climbing Club. Here
you will learn the ever-growing sport of rock
climbing. Knots, belaying, techniques and
bouldering are some of what you will learn
in your weekly adventures on New Trier’s
climbing wall. Come and see what Climbing
Club is all about!
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ClUb IsRael
Founded 1996
Ms. Judy Kleiman WINNETKA
If you are interested in learning about
modern-day Israel and Israeli culture, then
Club Israel is for you. Club members
participate in school-wide events such as
Roots of New Trier, International Day
and Spring Fest. We also participate in
fundraising activities, invite guest speakers
and go on excursions. All are welcome!
ClUb sanDwICH
Founded 2011
Mr. Maurice Bonhomme
Mr. Jean Cayemitte
NORTHFIELD
Do you enjoy spending time in the kitchen?
Are you a closet chef? Whether you have
cooked for years or want to learn more about
how to get around a kitchen, Club Sandwich
is for you. The Northfield Campus cooking
club meets once a week and whips up
everything from full course dinners to tasty
pastries. Come on by, cook with and break
bread with your friends. You won’t regret it!
ColleCTIbles ClUb
Founded 2011
Mr. David Hjelmgren NORTHFIELD
American Pickers meets Pawn Stars meets
Show and Tell - without the buying and
selling. Bring an item you’d like to learn more
about or some collections you’d like to share.
All are welcome!
CoMIC booK
Founded 2005
TBA WINNETKA
Where do heroes come from? How do villains
rise to power? Comic Book Club explores
these questions and many more as we discuss
various story arcs and character origins. Share
your favorite comic book, graphic novel,
comic movie, web series, or even your own
creation. The sky's the limit on what the new
Comic Book Club can evolve into.
CoMMITTeD To aCTIon (CTa)
Founded 1999
Ms. Aileen Geary
Ms. Rachel Hess
WINNETKA
Mr. Tim Estberg NORTHFIELD
CTA is a student organization committed to
ending homophobia and intolerance at New
Trier. CTA is open to all gay, straight, and
questioning students who want to work in a
socially accepting atmosphere to talk about
issues affecting school safety, raise awareness
among students and staff, and strategize ways
to fight homophobia. If you want to make a
difference in our school, get on board with CTA.
CoMPUTeR GaMInG
Founded 1995
Mr. Greg Kolasinski WINNETKA
The club is open to all students; no gaming
experience is needed. Enjoy a variety of
ultimately competitive, real-time strategy
combat games that mix elements of action
and team work. Capture enemy bases, score
points, and defend your positions. The team
with the highest score wins, but above all,
everyone has tons of fun. Making friends is
the name of the game!
CoMPUTeR neTwoRKInG
anD PRoGRaMMInG
Founded 2010
TBA WINNETKA
This club allows students to explore
programming iPhone and iPod apps as well
as other fundamentals that can be used at
home. Some of the apps created by this club
have been installed onto the class iPod carts
used by our Science department!

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ConseRVaTIon ClUb
Founded 2011
Ms. Toni Causby WINNETKA
The goal of Conservation Club is to protect
endangered species of animals and promote
habitat preservation. Each year, our club
dedicates our efforts to raising awareness on
specific animals, habitats, or issues. In addition,
we are active in the local community by
participating on buckthorn removal trips and
beach cleanups. We also take field trips to
local organizations to expand our own learning.
We hope to see you there!
Console GaMInG
Founded 2012
Mr. Adam Vogltanz WINNETKA
Any and all students who have an avid interest
in playing and competing in console video
games are welcome to join! No experience
required. Club members engage in a wide
variety of games on multiple platforms and
systems including Wii, PS3 and XBox.
Students share the responsibility of bringing
in their consoles and games. Console Gaming
Club is a fun and competitive environment
for anyone interested in video gaming!
DanCe TeaM
Founded 2006
Ms. Julie Massarsky WINNETKA
Open to freshmen through seniors, Dance Team
provides students with opportunities to
perform hip-hop routines during home varsity
football and basketball games. Tryouts are held
each spring for both seasons. Dancers practice
daily after school and attend a summer dance
camp. Dance Team has competed at the
National Dance Team Championship in
Orlando, Florida.
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DeCa (an assoCIaTIon
of bUsIness & MaRKeTInG
sTUDenTs)
Founded 2010
Mr. Bob Bollweg WINNETKA
DECA prepares emerging high school leaders
and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing,
finance, hospitality and management around
the globe. Throughout the year, students have
opportunities to hear from various guest
speakers and take field trips to local businesses.
They also compete in business and marketing
competitions, both locally and nationally.
At the National Leadership Conference, they
can participate in a variety of leadership and
business workshops while networking with
business leaders and other students. Travel is
encouraged, but it is not required. DECA
offers scholarship opportunities as well.
Membership is open to students in all grades.
D. J.
Founded 2006
Mr. Brandon Delp Stiller WINNETKA
D. J. Club meets weekly to discuss/learn D. J.
music theory and its history, mix records
with turntables, review records, learn/share
techniques to accomplish different effects, and
record mixes and new music.
DUnGeons & DRaGons (D&D)
Founded 2005
Mr. Daftan Blair WINNETKA
An activity that builds teamwork, develops
creativity and improves problem-solving skills,
D&D has been in existence for over 30 years.
Students can be a wizard, a fighter, a thief,
a cleric or even the dungeon master. It is a
social game, a form of storytelling that
encourages friendship. Using pen, paper, dice,
and an active imagination, D&D is not just
a game, it is a grand adventure.
enGlIsH as a seConD
lanGUaGe (esl) lITeRaRY
Founded 2009
Ms. Pat Gillie WINNETKA
The aims of this organization are to help ESL
students bond, develop their writing and
speaking skills, and adapt to American culture
through creation of ESL magazines, and an
ESL video yearbook.
enRICHInG lIVes THRoUGH
seRVICe (els)
Founded 2001
Mr. Sean Clemenz
Ms. Julie Smith
WINNETKA
Ms. Colleen Koulentes
NORTHFIELD
These sophomores, juniors, and seniors work
on a daily basis with students who have
special needs. Participants assist in a variety of
classrooms, ranging from math and science
to art and Kinetic Wellness. Participants also
provide support for students at school jobs
and as familiar friends during lunch periods.
In addition to support within the school
environment, students plan monthly social
events such as dances, movie nights, game
nights, and recreational sporting events that
take place on weekends. The helpers offer
guidance, encouragement, and friendship to
students, and serve as role models in order
to help students with special needs feel
integrated into the New Trier community.
enVIRonMenTal
Founded 2006
Ms. Raquelle Brennan
WINNETKA
Ms. Julie Bar
Mr. Don Wurth
NORTHFIELD
The Environmental Club is for students who
are concerned about the future of our planet.
From renewable energy and the water crisis,
to green business and community action, we
discuss global issues and take action locally.
We clean beaches and trails, fundraise, host
speakers, and promote the 3Rs. Join us with
your ideas to make Earth Day every day.

eQUesTRIan
Founded 2009
Ms. Kate Ferraro WINNETKA
Equestrian Club is for students who love riding
horses both recreationally and competitively.
The group’s weekly meetings include a variety
of activities: playing games, watching horsethemed
movies, having fun competing in
“horseless” horse shows, fundraising for local
equine organizations, riding horses and much
more. Equestrian Club welcomes all horse lovers!
eRIKa’s lIGHTHoUse
@ new TRIeR
Founded 2005
Mr. Dan Daly WINNETKA
Ms. Deborah Lazar NORTHFIELD
Erika’s Lighthouse @NT strives to raise
awareness of adolescent depression and build
support systems for teenagers within the
school and community. It is an advocacy
group, not a support or therapy group.
We organize concerts, make presentations to
faculty and students, and produce videos to
educate adolescents, their parents and their
teachers on the symptoms of depression.
Approximately one in ten adolescents lives
through a significant episode of depression
each year. Our club activities are intended to
help decrease this alarming statistic. Teenagers
with depression need to know that there is
hope and help. Our goal is to be “A Beacon
of Hope for Adolescent Depression.”
eTHICal ConDUCT anD
Global CITIZensHIP (eCGC)
Dr. Thomas Golebiewski
Ms. Stacy Kolack
WINNETKA
The purpose of the Ethical Conduct and
Global Citizenship Student Group is to
improve students’ understanding of ethical
conduct, local and global citizenship and
Social Emotional Learning skills, with attention
to how they can impact their experience,
school climate and learning. Students in this
group work together to create programs that
are designed to raise awareness of these issues
at school. As potential leaders, and also as
global citizens and members of our school
community, the hope is that these students
will share their learning with their peers at
New Trier in relevant and meaningful ways.
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fanTasY fICTIon
Founded 2004
Ms. Jill Johnson WINNETKA
Are reading or watching your favorite Sci-Fi
or Sci-Fantasy not enough for you? Join these
enthusiasts as they write their own works of
fantasy fiction.
fIGURe sKaTInG (nTfsC)
Founded 2008
Ms. Jackie Gnant WINNETKA
The New Trier Figure Skating Club practices
together on Sunday nights to collaborate and
choreograph skating programs for local shows
and events. NTFSC also meets to plan on and
off-ice fundraisers, such as the annual “Skate
for a Cause.” The club is open to skaters of all
abilities.
fIlIPIno
Founded 2004
Ms. Tricia Laguna WINNETKA
Filipino Club offers students an opportunity
to learn about the lively and unique culture
of the Philippines through various activities,
exploration of foods, dance, music and
languages. Come join us to celebrate and
have fun! All are welcome.
fIlM sCHool
Founded 2011
TBA WINNETKA
Lights! Camera! Action! Film School Club is
an exciting reboot of one of New Trier’s oldest
and popular clubs. Rising from the ashes of
Audio Video Arts (AKA: Video Club), Film
School Club takes us to a new direction of
planning and creating a final product, destined
for film festivals around the country. You will
learn hands-on about what goes into making a
film, from pre-production to post production
and everything in between. Learn camera
techniques with the school’s only pro level
HD camera. Learn Lighting, production
design, sound design, editing, and more.
This is an excellent opportunity for anyone
looking to go into the filmmaking field and
all those just curious about movie magic.
fIsHInG
Founded 2005
Mr. Stephen Gagliano WINNETKA
The New Trier Fishing Club is comprised
of students who share a common interest in
fishing and conservation. An aesthetic
appreciation for the natural world is the only
prerequisite! Components of the club include
learning, practicing and sharing fishing
knowledge and techniques. Club members are
exposed to a broad cross-section of subjects
related to fishing including social and earth
sciences, as well as recreation and resource
management. Regular excursions to local
waterways are a core feature of the club.
fooD TaXI
Founded 2010
Ms. Wendy Parks WINNETKA
Food Taxi is a non-profit student organization
that strives to ease the struggle of those who
suffer from hunger in our communities and
around the world. Food Taxi facilitates food
donation collection from New Trier adviseries
as well as area restaurants and bakeries and
distributes it to area shelters and soup
kitchens. Food Taxi members also participate
as volunteers in quarterly relief events that
support our mission to help those in need by
serving as middlemen in abating hunger.
Join Food Taxi: Feed the Homeless. Feed your
passion to aid those in need.

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foCUs
Ms. Christine Peters WINNETKA
Do you like kids and having fun? This social
service group tutors kids once a week on
Monday afternoons at the Foster Reading
Center, an after school program in Evanston
for kids ages five to twelve. New Trier student
volunteers help kids with homework and
reading, and also play games with them. We
work with the same kids each week so NT
students are able to form great relationships
with them. Freshmen are welcome to join us!
fRanCofoUs
Founded pre-1924
Ms. Liette Brisebois
Ms. Susan Shneider
WINNETKA
If you are crazy for French - the culture, the
language, the food - then you are “francofou!”
If you enjoy or are interested in cooking,
watching French movies, having dinner at
local French restaurants, running a crêpe
stand at school, then Francofous is the club
for you. Francofous: le club le plus chouette
pour les francophones (de New Trier).
fResHMan foCUs
Founded 2001
Mr. Ed Zwirner NORTHFIELD
This club publishes news articles for the
Northfield Campus in print and online
formats and offers freshmen a voice on the
campus and in the District. All staff members
will have the opportunity to write and edit
throughout the year. Students will receive an
orientation to reporting, editing, and design.
Meetings occur weekly.
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fResHMan senaTe
Founded 2001
Mr. Robin Forrest
Mr. Andrew Juedes
NORTHFIELD
The Freshman Senate serves as the student
government for the Northfield Campus.
Members of the Senate develop the leadership
skills they will use at New Trier and later in
life. Senate meets during the school day, with
one representative from each adviser room
chosen at the beginning of the school year.
In addition, students can run for class office
and executive board, which meets an additional
time each week, after school. The executive
board works closely with the sponsors to
provide the vision and focus for the governing
body. Throughout the year, emphasis is
put on working in small groups to achieve
common goals on behalf of the student body.
GaMInG ClUb
Founded 2007
Mr. Andrew Juedes NORTHFIELD
Gaming Club provides an opportunity for
various students with differing degrees of
videogame experience to take a break from
the academics and pick up a controller.
Members play a variety of games and use all
available consoles. Students bring in their
own games and systems.
GeaR HeaDs
Founded 2009
Mr. Nathan Silvers WINNETKA
Gear Heads is a club dedicated to giving
students an opportunity to explore an interest
in Automotives. No experience is necessary,
just the love of cars!
GeRMan CUlTURe
Founded 1926
TBA WINNETKA
Are you interested in learning about the
exciting changes happening in middle Europe
today, or hosting a student from Berlin?
German Club is your ticket to adventure.
GIRls ClUb
Founded 1919
Ms. Melissa Gonzales WINNETKA
Ms. Natalia Katsinis
Ms. Sharon Waring
NORTHFIELD
Girls Club is a leadership organization for
girls. This club serves the school community
by engaging in fundraising activities that
benefit the New Trier Scholarship Fund.
Money raised through this club is used to
finance educational grants-in-aid for female
students in the senior class. As freshmen,
girls may apply for advisery representative
positions at the beginning of the school year.
They then meet once a week during advisery.
At the Winnetka Campus students have the
opportunity to apply for board membership.
They then meet daily during 9th period to
hone leadership skills, participate in bonding
events and engage in other opportunities that
serve the New Trier community. If you are
looking for a place to meet new friends and
be part of a New Trier tradition, Girls Club
is the place for you.
Glass GUIlD
Founded 1992
Ms. Monique Boyd WINNETKA
Are you interested in art? Are you interested
in glass? Join us for the unique and exciting
opportunity to make glass art.

Global aCTIVIsM
Founded 2006
Ms. Pam Strom
Ms. Virginia Nguyen
NORTHFIELD
Global Activism Club is designed for students
who are passionate about global issues and
concerns and wish to take action by raising
awareness within New Trier and in the
surrounding community. Students will learn
about global topics, hear speakers, and
organize events to inform fellow students
about international problems and crises. In the
past, GAC has taken trips to Washington D.C.
and New York City to raise awareness and
learn about the genocide in Darfur. The focus
of the club will change depending on both
student interest and world events.
Global eXCHanGe
Founded 1958
Ms. Moira Gitau WINNETKA
If faraway places appeal to you, this is the
club to join. Global Exchange Club acts as
the support organization and peer resource for
all exchange students attending New Trier.
We plan holiday parties, dinners at ethnic
restaurants, and weekend exchanges with
other high schools. The annual spring
Turnabout Dance is also organized by the
club, boasting a different international theme
every year. Global Exchange strives to build
international understanding.
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HellenIC
Founded 1994
Ms. Pat Galanopoulos WINNETKA
The Hellenic Club offers students knowledge
of the Greek culture through exploration of
foods, music, dances, life-styles and language.
Books and video tapes are available to lead
members on a tour of the place where democracy
began. Won’t you join the exploration?
HelPInG HanD
Founded 2008
Ms. Claudia Lockhart WINNETKA
The Helping Hand Club raises money to
provide toys and games for kids with lifethreatening
illnesses at Children’s Memorial
Hospital (now Lurie Children’s Hospital).
In the past the club has raised funds through
bake sales and pizza sales, and in April 2012
the club joined “Burger Day 9,” which raised
over $50,000 for Ronald McDonald House.
Other activities include toy drives, making
and serving meals for families at the Ronald
McDonald House, and raising awareness
among Trevians about different kinds of
cancer and diseases. We are looking for fun,
energetic and service-minded students who
will bring their energy and ideas to help us
enrich our efforts!
IllInoIs CenTeR foR
ReHabIlITaTIon &
eDUCaTIon (ICRe)
Dr. Tom Kucharski WINNETKA
Join ICRE! Each week this social service
group stops at Old Orchard for a snack and
continues to the near west side of Chicago to
hang out with physically disabled people ages
five to twenty-one. NT students have a great
time playing wheelchair basketball, card
games, video games, and more. Come make
a difference and make terrific friends!
IMMoVable CenTeR
Founded 2009
Mr. Tim Kajfez WINNETKA
Interested in strengthening your leadership
potential? Immovable Center does this,
with the added benefit of reducing stress and
building resilience. Club members participate
in fun activities like rock climbing, meditation,
painting, and drum circles. The club continuously
volunteers within the community to
support those in need.
In THe MooD foR fooD
Founded 1995
Ms. Dawn Sullivan WINNETKA
Do you like to cook but cannot find room
in your schedule for Creative Cuisine or
Gourmet? Or, maybe you are taking one of
these classes but you want to cook more?
Either way, In the Mood For Food is for you.
We make a variety of foods from sweet to
savory. All are welcome (even if you don’t
have cooking experience).
InDo PaK
Founded 1998
Ms. Lateef Abdulaziz WINNETKA
Join Indo Pak Club to understand and
celebrate the cultures of India and Pakistan.

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InsPIRaTIon CafÉ
Ms. Priya Marok WINNETKA
Inspiration Café is a social service group that
cooks and serves food at various soup kitchens
in the area. For students who enjoy cooking
for a good cause, this is the perfect club! Club
members have the wonderful opportunity to
help people in the community, impacting
their welfare and happiness. Warm a heart by
serving a warm meal!
InTeRaCT
Founded 1996
Ms. Anna Helfman WINNETKA
Interact is Rotary International’s service club
for young people. Members of the New Trier
chapter carry out at least 4 service projects
each year - one that serves the school or
greater community and others that further
international understanding. Interact provides
an opportunity for members to develop
leadership skills, take initiative, make lasting
friendships, and form a relationship with
their local Rotary Club.
InTeRnaTIonal ClUb
Founded 1983
Ms. Edilia Nalepka
Mr. Boris Spektor
WINNETKA
Come join other New Trier students in
experiencing cultural diversity through various
yearly projects: the annual reception for
foreign students, International Seminar Day,
Roots of New Trier, and many fundraising
opportunities. Come one, come all and
become internationally aware in this everchanging
world.
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InVesTMenT
Founded 2012
TBA WINNETKA
This is the club for any student interested
in the stock market! Regardless of your
background and experience, the Investment
Club will provide a great experience for all.
We will teach students more about the stock
market, partake in simulation activities, and
have fun while doing so. We will also invite
guest speakers from investment-related fields
to talk about their professional experience.
We look forward to having you join the club!
JaPanese CUlTURe
Founded 1992
Ms. Naomi Suzuki WINNETKA
Through meetings and excursions, members
of the Japanese Club explore Japan’s unique
culture. During meetings club members
watch Japanese videos including Anime, play
games and cook Japanese food. Every year,
Japanese Club participates in International
Day by sharing aspects of Japanese culture
(such as its food and games) with everyone at
New Trier. Come join the fun.
JOURNAL
Founded 1994
Ms. Barbara Joyce WINNETKA
The Journal is a monthly newspaper written
by and for New Trier sophomores. Issues
concern national and in-school news; features
on trends, culture, and fashion; opinions, and
sports. Students work as editors, reporters,
photographers, cartoonists and graphic artists.
The Journal staff members are required to
attend once-a-week meetings and spend one
afternoon and early evening per month
working on producing the paper.
KnIT one, PURl Two
Founded 2004
Ms. Deborah Braun
Ms. Katie Buckingham
NORTHFIELD
Knit One, Purl Two Club brings students
together who have a desire to learn or work
on various fiber arts. Projects are generated by
the sponsors or students and can include
knitting, crocheting, sewing, hemp braiding,
macramé, and other assorted fiber arts. There
is a focus on working on charitable projects as
well as personal and group projects. It’s fun -
come play with yarn!
KoRean CUlTURe
Founded 1994
Mr. Paul Kim
Ms. Ida Payne
WINNETKA
The purpose of our weekly meetings is to
learn more about Korean culture through
various activities, food, and just hanging out
with others interested in Korean culture.
Singing karaoke, playing games, and making
food are just a few examples of our activities.
Also, the Korean Club participates in the
annual International Day festivities by selling
Korean food and educating others about all
things Korean!

K-PoP DanCe ClUb
Founded 2011
Ms. Paige Carney WINNETKA
Anyone interested in Korean entertainment
and culture, come join our club. You will learn
the latest dances by Korean celebrities and
Korean culture. Everyone is welcome and
experience is not necessary. Opportunities to
perform are planned throughout the year.
laTIn
Founded 1969
Dr. John Kirkpatrick WINNETKA
Mr. Mark Hines NORTHFIELD
Latin Club promotes interest in the civilization
of ancient Rome and camaraderie among
New Trier Latin students. Latin Club sponsors
academic competitions, cultural events and
social outings for its members. There is
something for everyone in Latin Club!
LOGOS
Founded 1992
Mr. John O’Connor WINNETKA
This award-winning journal publishes four
issues a year. The publication is filled with
student-written poetry, fiction, nonfiction and
drama. All student submissions will be printed!
Staff members organize, design, advertise, and
distribute the journal, as well as write articles
about the art and craft of writing. Each quarter
Logos lives up to its motto: “dedicated to
writing in all its forms.”
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ManoR CaRe
Mr. David Braun WINNETKA
Come! Come! Come to Manor Care each
week. This social service group meets after
school and takes a bus to Panera for a quick
snack. Students then go to Manor Care
Nursing Home in Wilmette to spend quality
time with senior citizens. Members play
bingo, read, or converse with the residents.
MaRTIal aRTs (MaC)
Founded 2009
Mr. John Miller WINNETKA
Affectionately referred to as “MAC” by
members, this club meets to give students an
opportunity to practice and learn both
new and familiar martial arts. Club members
explore a diverse inventory of styles including
Jujitsu, Taekwondo and Kung fu. MAC has
something to interest everybody. No experience
is necessary and all are welcome!
MaTH TeaM
Founded 1982
Ms. Katherine Linsenmeier
Mr. Jonathan Lepeska
WINNETKA
The Math Team focuses on learning problemsolving
techniques used in competition.
The team participates in several contests at
the local and state levels. New Trier’s fine
tradition of excelling in math competitions is
well known. If mathematics is your pleasure,
then the Math Team’s opportunities are for you.
MeTallURGY
Founded 2007
Mr. Tim Feldbusch
Mr. Brian Van Mersbergen
WINNETKA
Metallurgy Club is devoted to keeping the
spirit of Metal music alive by giving members
the chance to meet other fans and explore
the world of Metal. This club supports a great
variety of musical tastes and combines fun
activities like “Sharpie” tattoos, listening to
music, and connecting with other Metal fans.
The club attends one local Metal concert each
year. The club’s sponsors have a great wealth
of knowledge in the Chicago music industry
that they share with you! Rock on!
MeTRoPolITan
Founded 2008
Ms. Pat Gillie WINNETKA
Weekends come alive when Metropolitan
Club hits the road. Students plan monthly
trips into the city to experience the fun and
excitement of Chicago’s ultra-trendy social
scene as well as the surrounding neighborhoods.
From live performances and back-alley
theatres, to quirky stores and midnight movies,
this club does it all. Each trip includes a visit
to one of Chicago’s exotic restaurants that
serve foods students never dreamed of!
If it’s uniquely Chicago, Metropolitan Club
is there!
MIseRICoRDIa
Ms. Mindy Rotman WINNETKA
If you want to have fun and make a difference
in the lives of others, join this social service
group each week at Misericordia! It is a
residential housing unit for mentally and
physically disabled children and adults. Seeing
the way residents’ faces light up when you
arrive will make you glad you joined.
MoDel UnITeD naTIons
Founded 1993
Dr. Tom Kucharski
Mr. Dean Pinos
WINNETKA
The Model United Nations program provides
many opportunities to participate “firsthand”
in the resolution of world problems. Several
times throughout the school year, Model UN
experiences are held around the country for
high school students. Perhaps you would like
to represent a country at one of these national
meetings. Stop by and find out how you can
be a delegate to the “United Nations.”
MoUnTaIn bIKe
Founded 1992
Mr. Andrew Juedes WINNETKA
Do you want to learn more about the sport of
mountain biking? Well, grab your helmet,
pump up those tires and hit the “off road”
with this club! The group takes rides on local
trails and has day-trips to Kettle Moraine State
Park in Wisconsin. During the off-season
members learn how to maintain our own bikes.

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MUDslInGeRs (CeRaMICs)
Founded 2002
Ms. Kat O’Reilly WINNETKA
Mudslingers is New Trier’s clay club. Come
learn the basics of hand building, give
the potter’s wheel a try or improve the skills
you already have! Make presents of pottery
and sculpture for friends and family. No
experience necessary. Want to get your hands
dirty? Come to Mudslingers!
MUsIC foR KIDs
TBA WINNETKA
Do you play cello, violin, or viola and want
to share your love of music?! Music for Kids is
a social service organization; students travel
to Peirce Elementary School on the north side
of Chicago every Tuesday to provide music
lessons for elementary students. The organization
focuses on string lessons and music
theory classes. New Trier students have the
opportunity to work either with small groups
or one-on-one with children who are eager
to learn about music!!! The time commitment
is typically from 3:30 PM - 5:45 PM.
MUTHos
Founded 2007
Mr. Andrew Docktor NORTHFIELD
Muthos is a club that promotes creative writing
and literary awareness on the Freshman
Campus. This group sponsors various writing
contests and activities such as poetry slams
throughout the year. We also collect student
submissions of poems, stories, essays, and art to
include in year-round, online publications.
You don’t need to be a good writer to be on the
Muthos Board; you just need an interest
in reading, writing and expressing yourself
creatively. Meetings are held after school each
week. We hope you join us!
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NEW TRIER NEWS & EXAMINER
Founded 1904, 1999
Mr. Carlo Trovato WINNETKA
New Trier’s major student newspaper is created
and published by New Trier seniors who have,
in their sophomore or junior year, completed
a year-long course in journalism and moved
from this apprentice period as reporters to
editorships in their senior year. One of only a
handful of high school newspapers published
weekly, the News offers an opportunity for
a wide variety of interests in communications,
from writing and editing to photography
and layout. The News is also online at
www.newtriernews.org and has featured
articles on the Wilmette and Winnetka Patch
sites. In addition, the editors also publish the
New Trier Examiner, a four page paper that
looks in-depth at a student-related issue, such
as school violence or drug abuse, in each issue.
The Examiner is published about four times
a year. The News has won top national awards:
The All American citation from the National
Scholastic Press Association and the George
Gallup Award from Quill and Scroll.
new TRIeR saTIRICal
newsPaPeR
Founded 2011
Ms. Leslie Skizas
Mr. Chris Oetter
WINNETKA
Recently criticized as New Trier’s most
inflammatory news source, The New Trier
Satirical Newspaper Club is committed to
providing every student with a creative
outlet to test the limits of school-sanctioned
humor. Our publication, “The Near True
News,” lampoons everything about local
and intergalactic news. If you want the
opportunity to both express your writing
talent and rise in status from zero to hero,
the New Trier Satirical Newspaper Club is
waiting. Carpe Porta Nigra.
noRTHsHoRe UnIVeRsITY
HealTHsYsTeMs sTUDenT
boaRD
Founded 2009
TBA WINNETKA
The NorthShore University HealthSystems
Student Board is a group of New Trier students
who work in partnership with NorthShore
University HealthSystems Hospitals. Through
fundraising and volunteer work, members
improve the lives of underprivileged and
uninsured children ages 0-18 throughout the
Chicagoland area. Members also receive the
opportunity to meet professionals in the medical
field and tour various hospital departments.
onwaRD HoUse
Ms. Yvonne Blair WINNETKA
This social service group tutors children one
day each week after school on the North side
of Chicago. The kids love their tutors and our
volunteers have a wonderful time.
oUT of THe boX
Founded 2001
Mr. Tim Kajfez WINNETKA
Are you interested in “thinking out of the
box?” Through unique excursions and speaker
presentations, this club encourages students to
view the world and themselves from a variety
of perspectives. Get out of your conventional
mind-frame!
PaInTball
Founded 2002
Mr. Nathan Silvers WINNETKA
New Trier Paintball Club is a paint-popping
good time. The club promotes teamwork,
teaches strategy, and encourages total paintball
mayhem.

PeeR HelPInG
Founded 1990
Dr. Tom Golebiewski WINNETKA
Peer Helping is a prevention program that
promotes the development of communication
and group leadership skills. Students meet
three times per week for training, leading to
involvement in a number of service projects.
One of the primary projects is transition
activities; the purpose is to help students
experience the social and emotional changes in
high school in a positive way. Informational
and educational programs are planned
throughout the year.
PeP ClUb
Founded 1955
Ms. Bridget Butterly WINNETKA
Ms. Kathy Heublein NORTHFIELD
Pep Club is a leadership organization dedicated
to raising and promoting school spirit
through the active support of all clubs, teams,
organizations, staff and students. Its primary
mission is to engage in activities that infuse
students and staff with school pride and
celebrate the school’s achievements. Pep Club
members on both campuses plan and execute
Staff Appreciation events, promote “blue &
green days” and participate in Spring Fest.
At Northfield, members also: plan and execute
all Homecoming Week activities and the
freshman dance, pep rallies, the Freshman
Spring Mixer, and choose a yearly service
project. At Winnetka, students: determine the
Homecoming theme and decorations, design
and sell the annual spirit shirt, sponsor the
annual Spirit Award, and plan various other
spirit activities. Freshmen have the opportunity
to participate in weekly club meetings and
apply for board membership. At Winnetka,
the club meets 3 times a week during 9th
period and students can be members of the
board. Pep Club is always looking for new,
enthusiastic Trevians interested in spreading
spirit. GO TREVS!
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PHoTo YeaRbooK
Founded 1990
Ms. Jan Theodore NTLC
This group produces a New Trier Learning
Center publication that documents student
life and outstanding yearly events.
PHoToGRaPHY
Founded 1999, 2002
Ms. Jennifer Jackson WINNETKA
Mr. Steven Gaeth NORTHFIELD
If you could not fit photography into your
schedule or you want to explore more photo
techniques, this is your club! No experience
required. You will learn the basics or improve
the skills you already have. Or, just drop in
for extra printing time.
PInG PonG
Founded 1994
Mr. John O’Connor WINNETKA
Ping pong is a great way to relieve stress and
make new friends. Our laid back and friendly
atmosphere welcomes all different skill levels;
from start up games up for fierce competition
or volleying back and forth for fun. Join us in
the Student Lounge!
PoeTRY slaM
Founded 1999
Mr. John O’Connor WINNETKA
Like to write? Want to compete in the world’s
largest teen poetry festival, Louder than a Bomb?
Come to Poetry Slam Club. All students and
all words are welcome.
PolIsH aMeRICan
Founded 2003
Mr. Peter Plaza WINNETKA
The Polish American Club was founded to
create an awareness of the growing Polish
community at New Trier. Club activities
include participation in International Day,
fundraising for students in Poland, and
social events that focus on Polish culture.
All are welcome!
PoweRlIfTInG
Founded 2011
Mr. Jim Davis WINNETKA
The New Trier Powerlifting Club provides a
competitive outlet for anyone interested in
strength training. We compete as members of
the Natural Athlete Strength Association –
a national, drug-free powerlifting union.
Divisions are determined by age, gender, and
weight. Classes range from 114lbs to 308lbs -
providing an opportunity for all athletes,
all sizes to compete. Club meetings focus on
the design of training programs to fit each
athlete’s specific needs, as well as reviewing the
strict technique required in judged competition.
If you want to add competition to your
strength regimen - this is the club for you!

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QUIDDITCH
Founded 2012
Mr. Josh Rubin
Mr. Brett Rubin
WINNETKA
The New Trier Quidditch Club promotes
very simple goals: world peace, equality for all
magical and mystical races (except goblins),
and a greater appreciation for the defining
sport of the 21st Century. Students of all ages
are encouraged to grab a broom, chase the
golden snitch, and fight for their House in
the greater quest for glory and honor - Clear
Eyes, Open Heart, Can’t Lose. Muggles are
welcome.
RefUGee RelIef
TBA WINNETKA
Join and make a difference in the lives of
youth forced to flee their countries and
resettle in Chicago. Come to Refugee Relief
social service group to help families build
new lives of safety, dignity and self-reliance.
During the first half an hour, students tutor;
the rest of the time, students play games
with kids.
RICe CHIlD anD faMIlY
CenTeR
Mr. Richard Corrus WINNETKA
This is an after school tutoring group in
which NT students can enjoy helping other
students at the Rice Child & Family Center.
Student tutors help with homework assignments
ranging from grade school to high school.
The club goes out on Wednesdays.
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RoboTICs
Founded 2000
Mr. Chip Finck
Mr. Martin Funk
WINNETKA
Are you interested in engineering? Do you
like to build things? Do you enjoy operating
machines using remote-control? Come to
Robotics Club where you will join a team to
design, build, operate, and program a robot to
compete against other robots from schools
around the country to complete challenging
tasks. No experience is necessary and everyone
is welcome.
RUssIan
Founded 1995
Mr. Boris Spektor WINNETKA
The mystique of Russia and the Russian soul
awaits you! If you are “crazy” and like borscht,
then come and experience Russian Club.
Russian movies, music and dinners at local
restaurants will keep the group busy!
sCHolasTIC bowl
Founded circa 1977
Ms. Carolyn Gerhardt WINNETKA
Scholastic Bowl is a team competition that
follows a format similar to Jeopardy! Students
match wits with other teams from across the
state and country on subjects ranging from
Astronomy to Sports, Social Studies to Pop
Culture, and everything in between. This is
an IHSA sponsored competition, complete
with Junior Varsity and Varsity teams. Come
out and put your expertise to the test.
sCIenCe olYMPIaD
Founded 1986
Mr. Alex Howe (Varsity)
Dr. Rob Credo (JV)
WINNETKA
Dr. Nicole Hoefling (Freshman) NORTHFIELD
The Mission statement for Science Olympiad
is “Victory through teamwork; Knowledge
through competition; Passion through science.”
The Science Olympiad teams prepare for
and compete in a robust Invitational season
finishing with a Regional, State and National
Competition. Students who make up the
Varsity and JV Teams prepare to compete in
23 challenging events. On-site lab work is
accomplished in events such as Physics Lab,
Forensics, and Chemistry Lab. The events can
be paper and pencil tests in the diverse areas
of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Earth
Science. Some events require knowledge of
science facts like Fermi Questions, and others
focus on concept and process skills. Technology
and building events such as Wright stuff
(plane) and Electric Vehicle, Sounds of Music,
and Robot Ramble fit the bill for those who
like to build things and tinker and experiment
with their creations. The season runs from the
end of September through May. If you want
to have fun and make some lifelong friends,
this is the club for you.

senIoR senaTe
Founded 1909
Dr. Chris Pearson
Ms. Cindee Scott
WINNETKA
Senior class officers meet with adviser room
representatives each week to plan a variety of
events in support of the senior class service
project. The Senior Senate organizes the
annual Winter Carnival, a major fundraiser for
the class project. Senior Senate creates other
social and charitable events and provides
leadership for the class throughout the year.
sHabbona PaRK
Ms. Meg Beeler
Ms. Melanie Calhoun
WINNETKA
At Shabbona Park NT Students play sports
with mentally and physically challenged adult
Special Olympic athletes, helping them train
for their next event. No athletic ability is
required, just the ability to make friends and
have a good time.
sHaKesPeaRe
Founded 2009
Ms. Wendy Parks WINNETKA
Friends, Trevians, Countrymen, lend me your
ears! Join Shakespeare Club, which meets
weekly to celebrate the most distinguished
poet and playwright of the English language.
This appreciation group explores and celebrates
everything Shakespeare through meetings and
events at school and then heightens student
exposure to the Bard by attending several area
Shakespeare productions both in film and on
stage. We welcome the serious, the silly, the
noble players and the humble philosophers
alike into our casual midst as we consider how
Shakespeare’s world shaped his words, and
how his words still shape our world today.
“We Shakespeare, do you? If not, would you
like to?”
sHoUT oUT loUD
Founded 2009
Ms. Stacey Buell WINNETKA
Shout Out Loud (SOL) is an after school club
that uses art to promote social interaction
between students with special needs and their
general education peers. Our goal is to foster
friendships through artistic expression. The
club is open to all students — mainstream
and all differently abled — who are interested
in making new friends and exploring the arts.
Shout Out Loud meets every other Monday
at Winnetka Campus.
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sIGn lanGUaGe
Founded 1993
Ms. McKenzie Morrell WINNETKA
The Sign Language Club offers students the
opportunity to actually learn and practice
American Sign Language. The club makes use
of videos, sees plays dealing with sign language
or deafness, participates in deaf culture
activities and sponsors an awareness day to
better educate students about communication
with the hearing impaired. Learn a new
language and make real use of it!
snowboaRD & sKI
Founded circa 1995
Mr. Jamie Atwell
Mr. Peter Plaza
WINNETKA
Strap your feet to a board and ride a half pipe
with the Snowboard / Ski Club. Everyone is
welcome to participate in these winter activities
by traveling with the group to “hot” snow
spots in the Midwest! So, whether you are
a complete novice to the sport or a master
snowslider, come hit the slopes!
soCIal seRVICe
Founded 1971
Mr. Spiro Bolos
Dr. Tom Kucharski
WINNETKA
Ms. Virginia Nguyen
Ms. Julie Novak
NORTHFIELD
Volunteering is a New Trier tradition. If you
are looking to get involved and meet new
people, join us! Social Service allows students
to volunteer at more than 15 different
organizations in the Chicago area. While
having a good time, you will also develop
important leadership skills and make
meaningful connections with others. It’s an
AWESOME group and you’re guaranteed
to have a lot of fun. Social service embodies
the third element of the New Trier motto,
“…to commit lives to the service of humanity.”
We believe service is more than simply making
a donation. Service requires time and personal
involvement. We hope you will join us!
sPanIsH
Founded 1924
Mr. Josue Polanco WINNETKA
Spanish Club welcomes all students with an
interest in the Spanish language or Spanishspeaking
lands. The club provides a forum for
students to experience firsthand some of the
Hispanic/Latino cultural heritage that Chicago
offers. After school excursions to museums,
restaurants, theatres, cinema occur on a
regular basis.

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sPeCIal olYMPICs
Founded 2002
Ms. Kay Pothast WINNETKA
Comprised of students from Enriching Lives
through Service, members coach Special
Olympians during the fall softball, winter
basketball, and spring track/soccer seasons.
This group meets for lively evening practices
and competes in fun-filled weekend tournaments.
sPoRTs MeDICIne ClUb
Founded 2011
Ms. Kristin Romani WINNETKA
The Sports Medicine Club was designed to
create an environment where students can
observe and experience the field of Sports
Medicine in the exciting atmosphere of New
Trier Athletics. Students will gain knowledge
of anatomy and physiology, relate injuries to
the demands of sport, assist with immediate
care of injuries once proper skills are obtained,
observe and understand rehabilitation
techniques while assisting athletes with basic
rehabilitation exercises, assist with the
application of modalities and understand the
effectiveness of each, and assist with general
athletic training procedures during games
and practices. This club prepares student
aides for future education and professional
responsibility in a fun environment.
sTRIKeRs
Founded 2005
Ms. Bridget Butterly WINNETKA
Don’t strike out! Join this club for pin-pelting
practice and just plain fun during weekly
excursions to Pinstripes Bowling Alley. For
only $7, you can bowl two games and rent
shoes. Meet us by the school vans on Tuesdays
at 3:45pm!
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sTUDenT allIanCe (sa)
Founded 1924
Mr. Steve Drajpuch WINNETKA
Student Alliance (SA), the student government
body of New Trier’s Winnetka Campus, serves
as a liaison between the students and administration.
Committee work is a hallmark of the
program, through which board members work
to address the concerns of their constituents.
Each committee works with the Principal and
other administrators to ensure that all students
are able to express their opinions, ideas and
concerns. Some of SA’s activities include
chartering new clubs, appropriating funds to
clubs through Budget Day, hosting Springfest,
and working with administrators on school
policy changes. Student Alliance representatives
are elected from the sophomore, junior and
senior classes. Student Alliance wants your
thoughts and concerns to be expressed to the
administration so that everyone can be fairly
represented in the decisions that affect you.
sTUDenT aMbassaDoRs
Founded 2012
Mr. Ian Duell WINNETKA
Formerly known as Sassafras, Student
Ambassadors is all about easing the lives of
current and incoming students. We are
involved in an anti-bullying program for
elementary and middle schools in the local
community. Student members also assist in
programs such as Names, the Gap Year Fair
and Parent Teacher Conferences. We are
also involved in nominating and selecting
candidates for the Jan Borja Memorial
Scholarship. We are always looking for new
ideas so come join us and share yours!
sTUDenT MeDIaTIon
Founded 1992
Mr. David Braun WINNETKA
Student Mediation is a process in which
students, trained in conflict resolution, help
other students to resolve their disputes.
Conflict resolution provides an opportunity
for students to solve a problem by working in
a neutral, confidential, open atmosphere,
where each student has a chance to tell his or
her story.
sTUDenTs TaKInG aCTIon
now DaRfUR (sTanD)
Founded 2006
Ms. Michael Christensen
Ms. Sarah Jerutis
WINNETKA
STAND is the student led division of United
to End Genocide.” STAND envisions a world
in which the global community is
willing and able to protect civilians from
genocide and mass atrocities. Our mission is
to empower individuals and communities
with the tools to prevent and stop genocide.
As a club, we learn about the ways to recognize
an impending genocide, learn about current
instances of mass atrocity and work to move
students to action. Activities include weekly
meetings, club sponsored awareness days,
opportunities to speak at other schools, and
work with groups from other schools.
sTUDenT TUToRInG
Founded 1988
Ms. Mary Mitchell
Ms. Sandra Schwartz
WINNETKA
Would you like to help someone who is really
having trouble with a subject that you enjoy?
Student Tutoring is a great way to show your
leadership ability and to expand your academic
performance and personal growth. Apply to
be a tutor in the fall or spring during the
application process, receive specific training,
and volunteer your time and skills by working
with your peers. Please consider Student
Tutoring as one of your service activities.
sUMMeR CaMP
oPPoRTUnITIes PRoVIDe
an eDGe (sCoPe)
Founded 2008
Ms. Ida Payne WINNETKA
SCOPE is a non-profit organization dedicated
to helping economically disadvantaged
children experience summer camp. New
Trier’s SCOPE program supports the Midwest
Chapter of this philanthropic group. Members
educate the school community as well as the
public about the good deeds of SCOPE and
actively fundraise in order to donate funds.
sUnRIse senIoRs
TBA WINNETKA
Sunrise Seniors is a Social Service club that
meets on Tuesdays. The group leaves from
Winnetka at 3:45 and returns to school at
5:15 pm. Students go to Sunrise Nursing
Home in Wilmette. While at the nursing
home, students talk to the residents and do
activities with them such as playing card
games. Joining this group is a very nice way
to connect with senior citizens and to
brighten their day with a visit.

sUPPoRT oUR TRooPs
Founded 2012
Ms. Susan Holderread WINNETKA
What can an hour a week do for active duty
military personnel and veterans? A lot. The
non-partisan Support Our Troops Club meets
Wednesdays after school to raise both money
and awareness for a number of worthy causes
that support the men and women who have
served, or who are currently serving, our
country. Club activities also include guest
speakers, field trips, creating care packages
and writing letters to active duty personnel
and veterans.
TREVIA (YeaRbooK)
Founded 1904
Mr. Kevin Bond
WINNETKA/NORTHFIELD
Are you interested in journalism, publishing,
design, or photography? Are you interested
in creating a permanent piece of New Trier
history? Trevia, the New Trier yearbook, offers
students the opportunity to do all of these
things and more as they work closely with
other talented and motivated students to
create this entirely student-run publication.
Applications are accepted in the spring and
students are selected through an interview
process to join this staff of 15-20 students
who oversee production of the annual book.
The group meets daily, ninth period, along
with significant time outside of the classroom
and weekends and evenings capturing the
never-ending life of the New Trier community.
No prior experience is required, just an interest
in working closely as a team and sharing in
the pride in May when New Trier receives
its shipment of one the largest high school
yearbooks in the country.
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TReVIaCaPella (TaC)
Founded 2009
Mr. Nathan Landes WINNETKA
Treviacapella (TAC) is a group in which all
members share a passion and appreciation for
music, especially acapella. Students meet
before school one or two times a week, for
breakfast and fun while tackling challenging
music. It is helpful if members of TAC have a
strong ear, a willingness to try, and confidence
in their parts. Dedication to the group is
vital to its success. Acapella singing requires
a sense of unity and blend, so members must
be willing to connect with one another on
a personal and professional level. TAC’s
repertoire consists of mostly popular music
including rock, alternative, hip-hop, and of
course, the classics. The group is divided into
sopranos, altos, tenors and basses by vocal
ability and range. Practice, practice, practice
as well as commitment bring success!
TReVIan RePUblICans
Founded 1993
Ms. Paige Carney WINNETKA
Trevian Republicans’ purpose is to expose
New Trier students to American politics and
to offer opportunities for political involvement.
Join this group to keep up with what is going
on in Washington and have a voice. You do
make a difference.
TRI-sHIP
Founded 1924
Mr. Scott Fricke WINNETKA
Mr. Robert Rowe
Mr. Myles Whitebloom
NORTHFIELD
Tri-Ship is the oldest club for boys at New
Trier. It is a school and community service
organization. At Winnetka it is run by five
elected officers and 35 appointed board
members, whose efforts are coordinated with
faculty sponsors. At Northfield, Tri-Ship
consists of representatives from each male
adviser room. Both campuses work to organize
a wide variety of activities, such as the annual
Christmas tree sale, the canned food drive at
Thanksgiving and the Homecoming dance.
These events, as well as several smaller service
projects, have contributed to both school
and community well-being while successfully
raising thousands of dollars annually for
student scholarships.
UKUlele
Founded 2008
Mr. Alf Estberg NORTHFIELD
Aloha! Enjoy learning music? Interested in
picking up a fun and easy instrument?
Ukulele Club meets once a week and provides
students with an opportunity to play music,
socialize, and learn about Pacific Island
culture. Students learn traditional Hawaiian
strums and vamps, as well as modern songs.
While some members have musical training,
students do not need any musical knowledge
or experience. Members learn how to hold
the instrument, chord, and strum on the first
day. Mahalo!

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UlTIMaTe fRIsbee
Founded circa 1994
Mr. Kyle Ogrodnik WINNETKA
The New Trier Ultimate Frisbee Club allows
for both laid-back fun and serious athletic
competition. The club meets regularly after
school for pick-up ultimate frisbee games and
plays teams from area schools whenever
possible. Show up and play around or join the
team and work to hone your “bee-hucking”
abilities. Play ultimate or suffer from boredom!
VIEWS
Founded 1999
Ms. Wendy Parks WINNETKA
Views Literary Magazine has a long history at
New Trier. The club professionally publishes
and distributes a minimum of six quality
seasonal issues. Each eight-page layout is
packed with interesting prose, poetry, and
artwork. The range of students who participate
in Views is amazing; this is truly an all-inclusive
group. Alongside AP art students and
mainstream artists and writers, many students
from our ELS (Education-Life Skills)/
Foundations program contribute to the
magazine and aid with its delivery. Views
Literary Magazine is a wonderful opportunity
for all students to showcase their work, make
design decisions, and learn social/leadership
skills. If you participate in Views, your work
will be published.
VoICes In PReVenTIon (VIP)
Founded 2002
Ms. Lisa Barbe
Ms. Karen Pedersen
WINNETKA
Voices in Prevention Club promotes the
development of healthy lifestyles, attitudes
and behavior among New Trier and junior
high students. This is done through education
and outreach activities with New Trier
Township children, teens, and adults.
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weIGHT TRaInInG
Founded 2006
Mr. Adam Vogltanz NORTHFIELD
The Weight Training club meets to bring
together students who enjoy working out.
No matter what your goal is: increased
strength, weight loss, increased cardiovascular,
or simply a better understanding of weight
training, this club is for you!
woRlDwIDe YoUTH In
sCIenCe anD enGIneeRInG
(wYse) / JUnIoR enGIneeRInG
& TeCHnoloGICal soCIeTY
(JeTs)
Founded 1986
Ms. Kathy Flanigan
Mr. Brian Woodruff
WINNETKA
WYSE/JETS organizes a group of top science,
mathematics, English and computer students
to challenge their peers in regional, state, and
national competitions in a variety of areas.
At the competitions, students work on subject
matter questions and in problem-solving
groups. Top groups advance to the next level.
Students also explore future interests in
engineering.
YeaRbooK ClUb
Founded 2006
Mr. Josh Wood WINNETKA
Mr. James Wright NORTHFIELD
If you are interested in photography, graphic
design, or journalism, Yearbook Club is the
club for you. Members of Yearbook Club use
all of these skills and more to help create New
Trier’s annual yearbook, Trevia. Working closely
with the editorial staff of Trevia, Yearbook
Club members work as freelance contributors
to the book, photographing school events,
conducting interviews, and writing stories
which they submit to the Trevia editors. No
experience or photographic equipment is
needed - just an interest in capturing the life
of our school and contributing your talents to
the production of the yearbook. If you enjoy
the work, you may decide you’d like to apply
in the spring to join the staff of Trevia and
become even more involved in the yearbook
the following year.
YoUnG DeMoCRaTs
Founded 1992
Ms. Monique Boyd
Mr. Brett Rubin
WINNETKA
The New Trier Young Democrats meet to
discuss both political and international issues.
The club’s activities include hosting guest
speakers as well as offering the opportunity to
debate other clubs.

The Extracurricular Code (the “Code”)
applies to students who participate in
voluntary, school-sponsored activities that are
not part of an academic class. New Trier
offers an extensive and diverse extracurricular
program that includes athletic and nonathletic
interscholastic teams and competitions,
clubs, non-curricular performing arts and
leadership positions. The Code seeks to foster
the health, safety, and welfare of the participants
and requires high standards of conduct and
citizenship in order to sustain a sound
extracurricular program. The Code also seeks
to prevent and deter student use of tobacco
products, alcohol, controlled substances, other
illegal mood-altering and/or performance
enhancing drugs or chemicals, or any substance
used to obtain an altered mental state or “high.”
ADMINISTRATION & AVAILABILITY
OF CODE
The Code is administered by the Athletic
Director, the Athletic Coordinator, the
Coordinators of Student Activities and
Performing Arts and/or their designees.
All students and parents are expected to have
read the Code prior to participation in
the extracurricular program; the Code is
published in the Student Guidebook and on
New Trier’s web site. Participation in the
Extracurricular program constitutes a
student’s understanding of, and agreement
to abide by, the provisions of the Code.
PARTICIPATION IN THE
EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAM
IS A PRIVILEGE
Participation in the extracurricular program
is a privilege and not a right. Participants
become visible representatives of NTHS, their
fellow students, and the community, therefore
they have additional responsibilities to be
exemplars and comply with the Code.
NTHS has the authority to restrict or revoke
a student’s privilege to participate in the
extracurricular program.
PERIOD AND SCOPE OF CODE
APPLICABILITY
The Code is in effect 24 hours a day, seven
days a week, 365 days per year.
The Code applies to student conduct on and
off campus, even when the conduct is not
directly connected to NTHS.
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PARTICIPANT PLEDGE AND
PROHIBITED CONDUCT
Participation in extracurricular activities is an
honor and a privilege. As a visible representative
of the school and community, I have the
obligation and responsibility to represent
myself, my family, my activity, my school, and
my community in an exemplary manner.
I understand that if I violate the express or
implied terms of the Extracurricular Code, or
if I engage in any behavior that negatively
affects my activity, fellow students, school or
community, I will be subject to disciplinary
measures that may include the immediate
revocation of my privilege to participate in
the extracurricular program.
I further understand that conduct prohibited
under this Code includes, but is not limited
to the following:
• The purchase, possession, delivery,
distribution or use of tobacco products;
• The purchase, possession, delivery or
distribution, or being under the influence of
alcohol, a controlled substance, other illegal
mood-altering and/or performance enhancing
drugs or chemicals, or any substance used
to obtain an altered mental state or “high;”
• The purchase, possession, delivery or
distribution of look-alike drugs, drug
paraphernalia, and alcohol containers;
• Violations of the Academic Integrity Policy;
• Hosting or organizing a gathering or
providing a venue where minors and any
of the above referenced prohibited
substances are present;
• Assault or battery;
• Bullying and intimidation, hazing, and
harassment of a written, verbal, physical,
or sexual nature; including but not limited
to hand written, computer generated or
spoken words;
• Vandalism, theft, property damage;
• Violations of major school policies including,
but not limited to, disobedience, excessive
absenteeism, misuse of technology, etc;
• Unsportsmanlike conduct; and
• Conduct resulting in a school suspension.
Attending parties or gatherings where illegal
substances or tobacco products may be present
is strongly discouraged. The District’s concern
for the health and overall welfare of its students
is at issue along with the potential for problems
that may face the District’s students in such
situations. The District encourages its students
to make responsible choices.
For the purposes of this Code of Conduct,
the following definitions apply:
Under the Influence: Any student who has
consumed or used any amount of any
prohibited substance will be considered under
the influence. Being under the influence
includes, but is not limited to, the emission of
the odor of any of these substances, such as
having alcohol on the breath, or any impairment
of normal functioning, such as slurred speech,
inability to walk properly or dilated pupils.
Possession: Possession means having any
knowledge of, and any control over, an item.
Control includes, but is not limited to, having
access to an item in a school locker, personal
effects, a vehicle, or other place where the item
is located. It is not necessary that a student
intended to control the item. A student may
acquire knowledge of an item visually, by
being told about the item, or through other
sensory perception. A student’s knowledge
will be determined based on the surrounding
circumstances, not just the student’s statements.
For example, “forgetting” that an item
is in one’s locker, personal effects, or vehicle
does not constitute a lack of knowledge.
Delivery: Delivery means a transfer, or
attempted transfer, of possession or control to
another person whether or not the substance
or item is in that person’s immediate presence.
Delivery includes, but is not limited to, any
gift, exchange, sale or other transfer with or
without payment or other consideration.
Look-alike: a “look-alike” is any substance or
item which is not, but reasonably appears to
be, or is represented to be, the real substance
or item. Examples include, but are not limited
to: (a) a toy gun which is very difficult to
distinguish, except upon close examination,
from an actual gun; (b) a green leafy plant
material, which is not, but is claimed, believed
or intended to appear to be marijuana; and
(c) a white powdered substance which is not,
but is claimed, believed or intended to appear
to be a toxic chemical or biological agent.
Drug Paraphernalia includes, but is not limited
to, pipes, one-hitters, rolling papers, or any
device or item which contains residue of an
illegal substance.

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ConseQUenCes
Facts, circumstances, and disciplinary
measures are analyzed on a case-by-case basis.
In addition to the following disciplinary
consequences, Code violations may also result
in loss of privileges in celebratory functions,
recognition dinners, scholarships and/or awards.
A student in violation of the Code will face
consequences for all extra-curricular activities
in which he or she is involved.
The Code provides a minimum standard of
conduct and guidance when addressing
certain behaviors. It does not and cannot
enumerate each and every situation or conduct
for which discipline may be imposed.
INTERSCHOLASTIC AND
CLUB ATHLETICS
First Offense: Suspension for up to 50% of
the season and removed from captain status.
Second Offense: Dismissal from the team/athletic
program for one calendar year.
Third Offense: Loss of privilege of participation
in all athletics for the remainder of high
school career.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES PROGRAM:
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
A student who has had a code violation, in or
outside of school, may not run for any class
office or elected leadership position if the
violation occurred within the same school
year in which he or she is planning on
running for that office or position.
Class Period and Other Activity Heads
First Offense: Demotion from office
(to board/staff status) and/or suspension
from club or organization for up to 25% of
year long activities, and up to 50% of
seasonal activities. Written acknowledgement
and apology to activity sponsor(s).
Second Offense: Removal from leadership
activity for the remainder of the school year.
Third Offense: Loss of privilege of leadership
participation in the Student Activities Program
for the remainder of high school career.
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Class Period Members
First Offense: Suspension from club or
organization for up to 25% of the school year.
Written acknowledgment and apology to
activity sponsor(s).
Second Offense: Removal from leadership
position for the remainder of the school year.
Third Offense: Loss of privilege of leadership
participation in the Student Activities Program
for the remainder of high school career.
Club Members
Although Student Activities Program club
heads and class period members constitute the
main Extracurricular Code student database
for the Student Activities Program, all club
members are held to the Extracurricular Code
when violations occur during club meetings,
excursions, or travel or are specifically related
to club activities or directed at another club
member.
First Offense: Suspension from club or
organization for up to 20% of the school year.
Written acknowledgment and apology to
activity sponsor(s).
Second Offense: Removal from club or
organization for the remainder of the school
year.
Third Offense: Loss of privilege of
participation in the specific activity and
leadership participation in the Student
Activities Program for the remainder of
high school career.
OTHER LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
Class Officers
First Offense: Removal from office.
Senior Helpers and Bridge Builders
First Offense: Removal from leadership position.
NON-CURRICULAR PERFORMING ARTS
First Offense: Suspension from participation
in the activity for up to 50% of the
production period up to and including
performances, and removal from leadership
position (i.e. board member, student assistant
director, co-head, etc.)
Second Offense: Dismissal from performances
and/or non-curricular performing arts program
for up to one calendar year.
Third Offense: Loss of privilege of participation
in all non-curricular performing arts activities
for the remainder of high school career.
GUIDelInes foR sCHool
sUsPensIons
In addition to the consequences imposed by
the Athletic Director, the Athletic
Coordinator, or the Coordinators of Student
Activities and Performing Arts, students
suspended from school are not permitted to
participate in practices, rehearsals, meetings,
contests or performances during the period
of suspension. Students may not participate in
a practice, rehearsal, contest or performance
if it conflicts with an assigned school penalty
(e.g., detention, Saturday School, etc.)
Students in violation of drug or alcohol
violations are required to meet with the Student
Assistance Coordinator before returning
to the activity full time. For safety concerns,
an assessment by an outside certified agency
may be required before a student is allowed to
continue in the activity.

oPTIons RelaTeD To
ConseQUenCes foR
DRUG/alCoHol VIolaTIons
Under certain circumstances, students in
violation of the Code for substance abuse may
be offered the option to participate in a
recognized, community-based program. These
programs are designed to provide education
to the student and parents, to encourage the
student to evaluate the consequences of drug
and alcohol abuse on his/her behavior and
education, and to provide support and referral
services to students and their families.
If a student chooses to enroll in such a program,
the suspension from the extracurricular
activity may be lessened. The Athletic
Director or the Coordinators of Student
Activities and Performing Arts, and the
Student Assistance Coordinators will make
such decisions. Participation in these programs
will not be grounds for reinstatement of
leadership positions.
The programs, conducted by certified
addictions counselors, include both
assessment and referral components.
Participation in these programs is voluntary
and at the student’s sole expense.
VOLUNTARY ADMISSION
BY STUDENT
Voluntary admission of a first offense Code
violation related to alcohol and/or drugs,
will not result in loss of extracurricular
participation, and consequences will be held
in abeyance if the student cooperates with
the recommended plan. A mandatory meeting
will be held with the Athletic Director, the
Activities Coordinator or the Performing Arts
Coordinator, any other school personnel
deemed appropriate, and the parents and/or
guardians of the student. The purpose of this
provision is to provide help for the student.
A specific plan for providing counseling or
other forms of assistance will be designed as a
cooperative result of this meeting. Voluntary
admission must occur prior to any school
personnel, or police being aware of the incident
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and the student’s involvement. Students will
only be excused from penalty for voluntary
admissions on one occasion.
REPORTS OF VIOLATIONS
Current Illinois law requires local law
enforcement officials to share information
with school personnel regarding certain
crimes committed by students. Code
violations are also reported by school faculty
and staff members, confession of the offender,
students, parents and other outside sources
including, among other things, photographs
and computer-based social networking
websites.
PROCEDURE
Prior to the imposition of disciplinary action,
the student shall be provided oral or written
notice of the charges. If the student denies the
charges, the student shall be given an explanation
of the evidence and an opportunity to present
his or her version of the incident.
STATEMENT OF AFFILIATION
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA)
regulates interscholastic athletics and various
activities in the State of Illinois, including
chess, journalism, music, scholastic bowl and
speech. Participants in the extracurricular
program must adhere to any and all policies
established by New Trier and the applicable
by-laws and policies of the IHSA and Central
Suburban League.
For an updated Extracurricular Code,
go to www.newtrier.k12.il.us

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Students are encouraged to participate in
extracurricular activities to supplement their
academic experience. Academics must be
every student’s first priority, however, and
students must comply with basic expectations
in order to participate in the school’s
activities, performances and interscholastic
competitions. Students involved in interscholastic
athletic competitions must meet all
the requirements established by the Illinois
High School Athletic Association.
Eligibility of special education students to
participate in extracurricular and athletic
activities may be determined based on criteria
in the student’s individualized education plan.
New Trier staff members strive to help every
student participating in the extracurricular
program to continue to do so. For that reason,
the eligibility policy includes an “in-jeopardy”
warning to inform students, parents, advisers,
coaches, sponsors, and directors that ineligibility
may occur. If a student should become
academically ineligible, coaches, sponsors,
and directors want to help the student address
the problem and to resume participation as
quickly as possible.
An explanation of the academic eligibility policy
for extracurricular participation is printed
annually in this Student Guidebook. Also,
each student participating in extracurricular
activities will receive an explanation of the
policy from his/her coach, sponsor or director.
DefInITIon of
eXTRaCURRICUlaR
aCTIVITIes, aTHleTICs,
anD oTHeR sCHool
sPonsoReD eVenTs
Extracurriculars are non-credit activities
identified as all interscholastic activities or
a school-sponsored activity, sport, club,
performance group or other organization as
designated by the school.
AcAdemic eligibility Policy
PoPUlaTIon CoVeReD
• All members of interscholastic athletic teams
and other activities governed by IHSA rules;
• All officers and boards of major service clubs
meeting during the instructional school day
(Tri-Ship, Girls Club, Pep Club, S.I.L.C.,
Social Service, New Trier News, Trevia,
Peer Helpers, Student Alliance, S.A.L.T.,
Peer Mediators, Senior Helpers, ELS Helpers);
• All class officers;
• Leaders, boards, or members of other
school-sponsored clubs and organizations,
as designated by the sponsors;
• Student directors, performers, and crews
of non-curricular Performing Arts
productions; and
• Members participating in other schoolsponsored
or school-based events as
designated by the administration.
aCaDeMIC CRITeRIa
To be eligible to participate the student must
meet current IHSA
standards and must:
• Pass 25 credit hours of high school work
per week. Generally, 25 credit hours is the
equivalent of 2.5 full credits.
• Have passed and received credit toward
graduation for 25 credit hours of high
school work for the entire previous semester
to be eligible at all during the ensuing
semester, beginning with the second
semester of the 2012-2013 school year.
Eligibility of special education students to
participate in extracurricular and athletic
activities may be determined based on criteria
in the student’s individualized education
plans.
Any activity or school-sponsored event can
establish standards that exceed the above
academic criteria. Students shall be informed
of the specific criteria prior to participation.
For an updated Academic Eligibility
policy, go to www.newtrier.k12.il.us
PRoCeDURes foR
enfoRCInG PolICY
Classroom teachers will:
• receive weekly printouts listing students in
their classes who are bound by the academic
eligibility policy;
• mark students “not passing,” based on
cumulative grades, as of the end of the
school day designated as the weekly
deadline; and/or
• mark students “in jeopardy,” based on
cumulative grades, as of the end of the school
day designated as the weekly deadline.
ConseQUenCes foR non-
CoMPlIanCe
• A student not passing will be declared
ineligible for a period of one calendar week.
• During the week of ineligibility, the student
will be allowed to practice, but the student
shall not be allowed to compete, perform
publicly, or carry on the duties of his or her
office or position.
ReInsTaTeMenT InTo
aCTIVITIes
• Students will be reinstated to full
participation the week following verification
of passing two credits.
• A student declared ineligible for an entire
semester will be reinstated or allowed
to participate upon passing two semester
credits.
• Students may use summer school credits
toward establishing eligibility in the
fall semester.

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H o W d o i k n o W W H e n A n d W H e r e c l u b S m e e t ?
Clubs typically determine their meeting times after the
annual “Activities Fair” in mid-September. To find out
when the clubs that you are interested in are meeting,
simply go to the main school webpage at
http://www.newtrier.k12.il.us and click on the “Activities”
icon. Meetings times and locations may then be accessed
by clicking either “Northfield Club Meeting Information”
or “Winnetka Club Meeting Information” to the right:
To learn more about the different Social Service groups
we have, and to volunteer, please go to the main school
webpage at http://www.newtrier.k12.il.us and click on
the “Activities” link. Then click on “Organizations and
Clubs” on the left:
There, you can click on the links to the right to find
our more information about each group and also sign
up to volunteer!

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