Appleton North High School
Clubs
Numerous non-athletic activities are available for students to participate in at North High School. These co-curricular activities offer students the chance to become involved in non-classroom pursuits that are fun, interesting, and rewarding.
Many students consider their activities to be an invaluable part of their high school careers and personal development. Students are urged to choose at least one co-curricular activity and get involved.
A.I. Club
Adviser: Mike Ingels | ingelsmichael@aasd.k12.wi.us
Alliance
Welcomes all students, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. The club promotes tolerance and works to eliminate bias and harassment through activities, education, and friendship.
Adviser: Larissa Brown | brownlarissa@aasd.k12.wi.us
Anchored Club
Adviser: Raissa Ashman | ASHMANRAISSA@aasd.k12.wi.us
Appleton North Bowling Team
Encourages participation in a lifelong sport while enhancing bowling skills, logical thinking, balance, and hand-eye coordination.
Adviser: Samuel Heiden | HEIDENSAMUEL@aasd.k12.wi.us
Appleton Youth Education Initiative (AYEI)
Provides academic opportunities to all students regardless of socioeconomic status or family background. Learn more: ayeinitiative.org
Adviser: Shannan Davis | davisshannan@aasd.k12.wi.us
Art Club
For students looking for additional time and experience creating art. Students can work on current art projects, sketchbooks, or larger group projects such as murals.
Adviser: Elyse Lucas | LUCASELYSE@aasd.k12.wi.us
Badminton Club
Adviser: Scott Clough | cloughscott@aasd.k12.wi.us
Bolts of Compassion
Helps maintain North’s Compassion Pantry, which provides students with access to food, clothing, and hygiene items.
Adviser: Tracy Kuehl | kuehltracy@aasd.k12.wi.us
Book Club
Adviser: Emily Bauer | BAUEREMILY@aasd.k12.wi.us
Business Club
Adviser: Curt Salm | salmcurtis@aasd.k12.wi.us
Business Law Club
Provides opportunities to explore business, law, entrepreneurship, and real-world career experiences.
Adviser: Sarah Vissers | visserssarah@aasd.k12.wi.us
Calligraphy Club
Adviser: Curt Salm | salmcurtis@aasd.k12.wi.us
Card Game Club
Adviser: Mike Ingels | ingelsmichael@aasd.k12.wi.us
Chess Club
Open to everyone from beginners to expert chess players. Students also have an opportunity to compete in the annual chess club tournament.
Adviser: Shannan Davis | davisshannan@aasd.k12.wi.us
Clash Royale Club
Adviser: Stephanie Freville | frevillestepha@aasd.k12.wi.us
Climbing Club
Open to beginners through experienced climbers, with opportunities to compete in climbing competitions.
Adviser: Mitch Nichols | NICHOLSMITCHEL@aasd.k12.wi.us
Club 1954
Adviser: Ethan Spight
Club America
Adviser: Grace Warax | waraxgrace@aasd.k12.wi.us
Daatsan-e-Range (Story of Colours)
Adviser: Cyan Hite | hitecyan@aasd.k12.wi.us
DECA
Provides opportunities to develop leadership, communication, business, marketing, and career-readiness skills through hands-on activities, competitions, and real-world experiences.
Democratic Club
A chapter of the High School Democrats of Wisconsin focused on student discussion of current issues and activities related to the Democratic Party.
Adviser: Rachel Brusda | BRUSDARACHEL@aasd.k12.wi.us
Drama Club
Supports the North Theatre program while providing opportunities for students throughout the school. Activities include ushering for plays and musicals, the annual haunted house, Singing Telegrams, and service projects. Students do not need to participate in North productions or be enrolled in a theater class.
Adviser: Leah Dreyer | dreyerleah@aasd.k12.wi.us
Dungeons & Dragons
Open to students who are new to D&D as well as experienced players and Dungeon Masters. Students can learn the game, create characters, and participate in campaigns.
Adviser: Leah Dreyer | dreyerleah@aasd.k12.wi.us
eSports
Provides opportunities to compete in organized video game competitions while developing teamwork, communication, strategy, leadership, and sportsmanship skills.
Adviser: Jacci Vandenheuvel | vandenheuvelj@aasd.k12.wi.us
Educators Rising
For students interested in becoming teachers and future education leaders. The club provides opportunities to explore careers in education and develop teaching skills.
Adviser: Kelly Abel | ABELKELLY@aasd.k12.wi.us
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
A group open to all students that provides opportunities for fellowship, conversation, and fun. Meetings take place during IE.
Adviser: Jason Schwan | schwanjason@aasd.k12.wi.us
Fishing Team
For students who enjoy fishing and ice fishing. The team competes in competitions across Wisconsin and provides opportunities to learn fishing techniques and equipment.
Adviser: Ross Buchinger | buchingerross@aasd.k12.wi.us
Forensics
A competitive speaking team offering individual and team competition in 18 speaking and acting categories. The season runs January–April, with tournaments held on Saturdays.
Adviser: Jessica Bruch | bruchjessica@aasd.k12.wi.us
Girls Flag Football
A spring sport played 7-on-7 against other local schools. Practice begins in February.
Adviser: CAHAKLUCAS@aasd.k12.wi.us
Girl Up
A girl-centered leadership development initiative focused on equity for girls and women. Activities include discussions, student presentations, and North and community activities.
Adviser: Linda Meyer | meyerlinda@aasd.k12.wi.us
HOPE
Adviser: Joel Hermansen | HERMANSENJOEL@aasd.k12.wi.us
HOSA
A student-led organization for future health professionals focused on technical, leadership, and teamwork skills.
Advisers: Kelly Peterson | camberkelly@aasd.k12.wi.us and Kristie Moder | moderkristie@aasd.k12.wi.us
Improvedy Troupe
North’s comedy improvisational troupe. Auditions are held each September, and the troupe performs throughout the school year.
Adviser: Leah Dreyer | dreyerleah@aasd.k12.wi.us
International Club
Promotes global understanding by exploring the people and cultures of other countries, connecting with exchange students, and sharing foods from around the world.
Adviser: Mari Nelson | nelsonmari@aasd.k12.wi.us
Jewelry With a Purpose
Adviser: Allison Lauber de Garza
KEY Club
A student-run organization focused on leadership, community involvement, and volunteer service. Members develop communication and interpersonal skills while participating in community outreach.
Adviser: Mollie Spencer | spencermollie@aasd.k12.wi.us
Knotted Up Club
Students learn and practice crochet and knitting skills in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Beginners are welcome, and experienced students can help others learn.
Adviser: Jessica Zitzelberger | zitzelbergerj@aasd.k12.wi.us
Latin Dance Club
Learn dances such as Merengue, Bachata, Salsa, Chachachá, and Cumbia. No experience or partner is needed.
Adviser: Allison Lauber de Garza
Latinx Club
Explores Latinx culture through music, stories, dance, games, and other activities. All students are welcome.
Adviser: Neo Medina | medinaneo@aasd.k12.wi.us
Link Crew
Trains junior and senior students to serve as Link Leaders and positive role models for freshmen, helping them navigate high school and build skills for success.
Adviser: Stephanie Freville | frevillestepha@aasd.k12.wi.us
Literary Magazine
Adviser: Aaron Ramponi | ramponiaaron@aasd.k12.wi.us
Math Team
A competition-based club that develops creative math skills through challenging problems, team-based problem solving, and exploration of unique mathematical topics.
Adviser: Scott Burt | burtscott@aasd.k12.wi.us
National Honor Society
Recognizes juniors and seniors who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Members participate in school and community service opportunities.
Advisers: Kate O'Connell | OCONNELLKATE@aasd.k12.wi.us and Avery Leidall | LEIDALLAVERY@aasd.k12.wi.us
Noctiluca Student Newspaper
North’s student-run newspaper provides news, opinions, culture, entertainment, and sports coverage. Students can explore photography, graphic design, writing, editing, interactive content, and video production.
Adviser: Aaron Ramponi | ramponiaaron@aasd.k12.wi.us
North Unified
Adviser: Mollie Spencer | spencermollie@aasd.k12.wi.us
Novelist Club
Adviser: Jessica Bruch | bruchjessica@aasd.k12.wi.us
Pickleball Club
Meets monthly to play pickleball on the tennis courts or in the gym. All experience levels are welcome. An optional competitive and noncompetitive tournament is offered in February and March.
Advisers: Scott Burt | burtscott@aasd.k12.wi.us and Scott Clough | cloughscott@aasd.k12.wi.us
Poetry Club
A place for students to write, share, and listen to poetry while developing their creative writing skills.
Adviser: Leah Dreyer | dreyerleah@aasd.k12.wi.us
Principal's Cabinet
Adviser: Nate Werner | wernernathan@aasd.k12.wi.us
Rock Climbing Club/Team
Provides an opportunity for students who may not participate in traditional team sports while developing fitness, discipline, sportsmanship, and commitment.
Adviser: Mitch Nichols | nicholsmitchel@aasd.k12.wi.us
Science Competition Team
Adviser: Annette Schwalenberg | schwalenbergan@aasd.k12.wi.us
Seven Generations Club
Creates community and belonging while increasing awareness of Native culture and history and providing cultural enrichment opportunities. Open to anyone willing to learn with an open mind.
Adviser: Shelby Siebers | siebersshelby@aasd.k12.wi.us
Short Story Literary Analysis Club
Adviser: TBD
Sign Language Club
Learn basic American Sign Language and about Deaf culture in a welcoming, relaxed environment. No previous sign language experience is needed. The club meets once a month during Flex.
Adviser: Adelle Williams | WILLIAMSADELLE@aasd.k12.wi.us
Ski Club
Offers ski and snowboard adventures for all ability levels, including four Saturday trips each season and a larger mountain trip every other year.
Adviser: Mollie Stratton | strattonmollie@aasd.k12.wi.us
Sources of Strength
A student-led program focused on resilience, connection, and positive mental well-being. Students can serve as leaders in creating a school culture where students feel seen, supported, and connected.
Adviser: Shayla Kimball
Speech Buddies
Adviser: Adelle Williams
Stand Up
A student-led club focused on awareness and education related to domestic violence and gender-based attitudes and behaviors.
Adviser: Curt Salm | salmcurtis@aasd.k12.wi.us
Student Council
Provides opportunities for students to take leadership roles in the school and community through events such as Homecoming, spirit week, dances, food drives, community service, Lovestruck Week, and appreciation activities.
Advisers: Teri Berlowski | berlowskiteri@aasd.k12.wi.us and Kelly Abel | abelkelly@aasd.k12.wi.us
Student Leadership Program (SLP)
A partnership between AASD, Gulfstream, and the Fox Valley business community. The two-year mentorship program connects students with career and leadership opportunities while developing skills such as communication, time management, critical thinking, financial literacy, and resume development.
Advisers: Jacci VandenHuevel | VANDENHEUVELJ@aasd.k12.wi.us and Jamie Delzer | DELZERJAMIE@aasd.k12.wi.us
Theater Performances
North offers opportunities to participate in competitive theater, musicals, and spring productions.
Adviser: Leah Dreyer | dreyerleah@aasd.k12.wi.us
Ultimate Frisbee Club
A fun, active, and inclusive environment to learn, practice, and play ultimate frisbee.
Adviser: Mollie Stratton | strattonmollie@aasd.k12.wi.us
V-9
Builds awareness and knowledge of Hmong history and culture, bridges gaps between communities, and provides support and networking for Hmong students. All students are welcome.
Adviser: Sam Moua | mouasamuel@aasd.k12.wi.us
Weights N' Winks
Adviser: Ross Buchinger | buchingerross@aasd.k12.wi.us
Yearbook
Students help create North’s 208-page yearbook, including developing a theme, photography, writing, page design, proofreading, sales, and distribution.
Adviser: Michelle Strom | strommichelle@aasd.k12.wi.us