Organization Sponsor Affiliation  Mission Activities Contact Email Address
Academic Team Will Stoll   Provide a chance for academic competition for highly motivated students. Competitive team competing in academic scholar bowls. will_stoll@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Advocate Hope Black Georgia Scholastic Press Assoc., Quill and Scroll, Journalism Education Association to provide information about Norcross High School to the students and staff of Norcross High School monthly newspaper hope_black@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
African American Leadership Roundtable Mrs. Luthenya Wright, Mrs. LaShawn McMillan   The mission of the African American Leadership Roundtable is to encourage and promote improved academic performance among African American students at Norcross High.  The African American Leadership Roundtable also works to increase the number of African American students in leadership roles and extra-curricular activities at Norcross High. The Red Cross Blood Drive, Annual Talent Show to raise money for Relay for Life, Leadership Seminars, College Tours, Community Service projects lwright@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Amnesty International TBA AIUSA PURPOSE:  Amnesty International is a worldwide organization that works on behalf of prisoners of conscience in other countries.  These people may have been threatened, imprisoned illegally, tortured and/or killed due to their religion, ethnicity, politics or other non-criminal factors.  AI works only on behalf of individuals who have neither used nor advocated violence.  AI is opposed to the use of the death penalty as a form of punishment.  AI is not associated with any political party, ideology or religious orientation.     ACTIVITIES:  AI’s main activity is letter writing on behalf of specific people through what is known as the “Urgent Action Network.”  The NHS chapter is notified once per month with specific details of a case needing our attention.  Members then write letters to certain individuals involved in the case to request their cooperation and adherence to the International Declaration of Human Rights.     Richard_Southerland@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
          benjamin_okey@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Art Club Carisa Griffin and Ashley Overmyer   Promote visual arts at NHS, provide a creative envirnoment to produce art, and collaborate with other organizations for school wide events. We invite all students interested in art to come and create art in a fun and relaxed environment.  Ocassionally we help other organizations with school wide events.  Some activities we have done in the past were face painting or painting murals. carisa_griffin@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Asian Students Association (ASA) Mrs. Thongdara & Mrs. Yang   Mission  The Asian Students Association (ASA) promotes awareness of Asian culture and fosters the development of social and educational support for Asian students at Norcross High School.  Preserving the Asian traditions, ASA encourages superior scholarship and members’ participation in community activities.  ASA promotes friendship and mutual understanding among all people, regardless of national origin or ethnic heritage.    To represent the Asian-student body.To voice issues of concern to the school administration.  To encourage pride in our various ethnic backgrounds and heritage. To increase awareness of Asian cultures in the student body. To provide social opportunities for the members. To provide academic and social support for Asian students. 1. Bimonthly meetings  2. Tutor Time on Wednesdays 2:30-3:30 pm   3. Social events (Pho day, Japan Fest, Suno, etc...)  4. Community Services (Beautification projects) staci_thongdara@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Astronomy Club Alan & Amy Hayes   To share fascination of astronomy with other students and community Meetings to discuss current events, observation nights with and without telescope. alan_hayes@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Ballroom Molly Livingston   To provide a safe and enjoyable environment in which students may learn and practice traditional forms of partner dancing. Students will meet once or twice weekly to learn and practice steps and choreography.  A performance will be organized once yearly for students to display their skills to the public. NHSBallroomDanceClub@gmail.com
Blue Crew Brooke Wright   To increase school spririt and awareness of school events pep rallies, pre-game tailgates, sport banners kirsten_mixter@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Chess Club Chris Bess   To educate about, practice, and play the game of chess in a stress free environment. We meet every Tuesday to practice, teach, and compete against other members of the club.  We also engage in intrascholastic tournaments versus other chess clubs in Gwinnett County including Dacula, Mill Creek, Duluth High Schools. Chris_Bess@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Christian Club Ashley Arnold and Jessica Reiber   To provide a forum for Christian believers to meet and be of encouragement to each other in their walk with God. Meet each Friday morning. dudykes@yahoo.com
Co-Ed Y Amy Crisp YMCA Community Service Club We participate in service projects like "Hands On Atlanta" Day, sort clothes at the Norcross Co-op, serve food at a downtown homeless shelter and visit a local nursing home. amy_crisp@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Computer Club TBA   To assemble working computers from donated and scrap parts and award deserving needy students with a working computer, help NHS faculty staff with their personal computer problems Assembling and troubleshooting computers gautam_saha@comcast.net
Culinary Club Cathy Rogers   Teach students how to prepare healthy meals. Hands-on activities. Cooking; learning proper way to cut various foods; learning proper sanitary practices; learning how to follow recipes cathy_rogers@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
DECA Sonya Neilson Norcross DECA, Georgia State DECA, DECA National Developing future leaders in Marketing, Management and Entrepreneurship Industry guest speakers, leadership conferences, competitive events, college and career fairs, and community service events sonya_neilson@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Deutsch Klub AnneKatrin Halpaus   practice German language and customs through fun:  games, songs, videos, and other activities. movie day, board-game day, coffee-talk, oktoberfest, pot-luck dinner, t-shirt creation katrin_halpaus@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Dorothy Lewis 800 Club Elizabeth Frisbee   To recognize students who score a perfect score on the ACT or any section of the SAT.   Elizabeth_Frisbee@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Engineering Team Aaron Feldser   To promote awareness and interest in science and tech Building robots for competitive events and community service norcrossfirst@gmail.com
French Club Meghan Primm, Beth Guilbert   To celebrate and promote the French language and culture throughout the Norcross community. Primarily social and cultural activities that promote the learning of French. This includes but is not limited to: cafe outings, museum visitations, and tutoring sessions. Meghan_Primm@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Diane Brackman, Beverly Mayes Yes, all 3--Georgia FBLA/PBL, National FBLA/PBL  (PBL is Phi Beta Lambda which is for college students) Our mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs Competitions in region, state and national events on various business topics.  We also have motivational and leadership training conferences.  We have several field trips every year which include a trip to Macon for the motivational rally and FBLA Day at the Arena.  The meetings focus on building leadership skills and preparing you for the business world. diane_brackman@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Future Educators Association Lydia Bowden F.E.A. State Affiliation Give students the opportunity to develop leadership skills, support Norcross High School’s staff,  and recruit future teachers in order to influence tomorrow’s children teacher appreciation and service projects, school and community volunteer activities, and attending state-sponsored FEA conventions Lydia_Bowden@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Global Awareness Organization Kathy Sanchez   To promote awareness of international issues and raise money to help in some of the world's problems. Plans are to host a film festival to raise money for specific international charities. Kathy_Sanchez@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Hispanic Roundtable TBA   Provide the Hispanic population at Norcross HighSchool with information and guidance to help them be successful in their academic career .  Make sure these students are aware of the resources available for them to help  them accomplish this goal. Thematic meetings, open forums, discussion groups. aylen_parra@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Interact Susan Neuman and Anne Granville Rotary International Working with the community to provide needed services Powder Puff Football game, Aids Walk, Hunger Walk, Festival of Trees, Norcross Crafts the season, Packaging medical supplies for 3rd world countries, Holiday party at Oakland Center, Breast Cancer Walk Lchenger@gmail.com
International Baccalaureate Club (IBC) Pat Greeson, Casey Weeks, Darrell Cicchetti International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) The aim of the IBC is to provide an environment that encourages students to be involved in artistic pursuits, sports and community service work, thus fostering their awareness and appreciation of life outside the academic arena. Local school and Norcross community service projects pat_greeson@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Jewish Culture Club Mr. John Rogers   Our purpose is to increase the Norcross Student body/community's knowledge of the Jewish culture and values. Activities include learning about Jewish culture and religious holidays as well as participating in community service volunteer opportunities and spreading Jewish values to all that are interested at NHS. Membership is open to all NHS students. john_rogers@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Junior Achievement Company:  Norcross' Finest, Inc. Laverne F. Moss JA of Georgia JA Company Program helps young people appreciate and better understand the role of business in our society.  It provides basic economic education by allowing students to organize and operate an actual business enterprise to learn about the structure of the U.S. free enterprise system and the benefits it provides. Students will:  organize a Junior Achievement Company, develop a business plan, manage a public corporation by developing a product and marketing the product and making a profit, and liquadating the corporation and conducting shareholder's meetings [declaring dividends to be paid from our profit] laverne_moss@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Key Club Sarah Rust Kiwanis Caring- A way of life. The Key Club focuses on helping children through a variety of local and international service activities. Read-N-Lead, Trick -or-Treat for UNICEF, Light the Night, community food bank drive, etc. Sarah_Rust@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
La Voz Martha Cook, Erica DeMeritt, Rosalva Pena, Ellen Sumner   The mission of La Voz is to empower Hispanic students at NHS and to celebrate Hispanic culture. La Voz has three committees: art, community service, and sports.  Members are encouraged to take part in activities sponsored by these committees.  La Voz also sponsors tamales sales, bracelet sales, and other fundraising activities.  The money raised through these sales goes toward scholarships for Hispanic students.  La Voz also sponsors an annual Reventon, or dance/party, as well as other social events. erica_demeritt@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Math Team Elizabeth Frisbee, Susan Neuman, Dwayne Alvis   To provide students with the opportunity to prepare for and compete in mathematics competitions at the local, state and national level. Participate in the Greater Atlanta Mathematics Exam, Georgia Math League, American Mathematics Competition and other area math tournaments elizabeth_frisbee@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Mock Trial TBA State Bar of Georgia The Georgia Mock Trial Competition helps students gain an understanding of the legal system by providing opportunities for school teams to participate in academic competitions where players assume attorney and witness roles in a court case. Lawyers coach students in developing questioning, critical thinking and oral advocacy skills. State Bar of Georgia  http://www.gabar.org/young_lawyers_division/high_school_mock_trial_program The Georgia Mock Trial Competition helps students gain an understanding of the legal system by providing opportunities for school teams to participate in academic competitions where players assume attorney and witness roles in a court case. Lawyers coach students in developing questioning, critical thinking and oral advocacy skills.  State Bar of Georgia  http://www.gabar.org/young_lawyers_division/high_school_mock_trial_program james_glenn@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Model U.N. Stephen Harris        

Mu Alpha Theta

 Elizabeth Frisbee, Susan Neuman Mu Alpha Theta Dedicated to inspiring keen interest in mathematics, developing strong scholarship in the subject, and promoting the enjoyment of mathematics. Math Jam (Relay for Life Fundraiser), math competitions, creating and updating a web page with math tutorials for high school students, free one-on-one tutoring, guest speakers who use mathematics in their occupation, community service activities Elizabeth_Frisbee@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
National Art Honor Society Angela Cronon/ Martha Cook Georgia Art Education Association and National Art Education Association NAHS is a national organization founded in 1978 by the National Art Education Association for the purpose of inspiring and recognizing students who have shown an outstanding ability in art.  To date, NAHS begins its 29th year with 2,520 chapters. ACTIVITIES:  1. Set up and participate in Art Exhibits.  2. Support school activities through artistic endeavors.  3. Visit local art galleries and museums.  4. Create artwork to enhance the aesthetic quality of NHS. angela_cronon@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
National Honor Society Dr. Cassandra Harrington The National Honor Society is a local, state, and national affiliation. The purposes of this organization shall be to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the students of secondary schools. NHS members will be involved in chapter service projects as well as individual service projects for the community and will be involved in tutuoring programs which promote academic excellence at Norcross High School. Cassandra_Harrington@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
National Society of Black Engineers Jr. Chapter Philip Belfrom, Camilla Thompson-Stith, Jenelle Smith National Society of Black Engineers NSBE's mission is to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.     NSBE is comprised of more than 270 chapters on college and university campuses, 75 Alumni Extension chapters nationwide and 75 Pre-College chapters. These chapters are geographically divided into six regions. Volunteer with tutoring and mentoring at-risk students.  Career Planning and Resume Writing  Visiting various colleges and universities  Meeting various professionals from the community  Community service( Relay for Life, Feed the Homeless, etc...) philip_belfrom@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
National Spanish Honor Society Nicole D'Antonio & Aaron Mullins Locally and nationally affiliated The National Spanish Honor Society recognizes outstanding achievement in advanced Spanish language courses and fosters the spirit of service to our school and community. This year the NHS NSHS is conducting ESOL tutoring in collaboration with the ESOL department, as well as conducting Spanish tutoring for students of Spanish. NSHS also has Teacher Service days to aid the Foreign Language teachers with non-instructional duties. Throughout the year the organization also hosts cultural events and participates in various cultural activities that focus around the Hispanic culture and holidays. Nicole_DAntonio@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Norcross Student Leadership Team TBA Gwinnett Student Leadership Team To create a wave of influence within all student organizations that will increase our overall student success. monthly meetings of all clubs & organization kirsten_mixter@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Odyssey of the Mind Mary Bergh and Anne Granville Odyssey of the Mind International Helping students grow through creative problem solving. Long-term and short-term problems are presented at local, state, and international competitions Students prepare a long-term problem that is presented to a panel of judges. They are also required to solve a short-term problem that they do not see until the day of the competion. Teams can be composed of not more than 7 people from the beginning to the end of the ttime that the problem is being solved. anne_granville@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Orchestra Allison Bates and Juana Alzaga Georgia Music Educators Association; National Music Educators Association; American String Teachers Association To support the advancement and achievement of students through Orchestral Music Concerts in and around the Norcross Community; performances throughout the United States;  community service through music cathie_hudnall@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Linda and Robert Katz   To foster and promote kindness throughout the school and the community-at-large. Monthly club acts of kindness, Individual member acts of kindness, Volunteering for projects, and Community service.  Monthly club meetings. Linda_Katz@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Readers Rally Adria Gravely   To serve as a book club and competitive team for interested readers. Read a book per month and have a monthly meeting. Create questions for Gwinnett Readers Rally. Adria_Gravely@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
SADD - Students Against Destructive Decisions William Bishop part of national SADD organization To provide students with the best prevention and intervention tools possible to deal with the issues of underage drinking, other drug use, impaired driving and other destructive decisions. Encourage students to make healthy decisions through events such as Red Ribbon Week and Prom Promise. will_bishop@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Science Club Lynn Freeland   To promote interest in science outside of the classroom The science club meets twice each month to carry out simple laboratory activities Lynn_Freeland@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Senior Beta Club Paula Bonaker and Ann Steed National Beta Club in Spartanburg, SC To promote the ideals of character, service and leadership among secondary students, to reward meritorious achievement and to encourage and assist studnets in continuing their education after high school. We raise money for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society through their Pennies for Patients program, for scholarships to be awarded to senior class members of the club who apply. We participate in community service activities from tutoring to providing babysitting, working at the YMCA etc. and we participate in school-wide service projects such as Crafts for the Holidays and Relay for Life. paula_bonaker@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Spanish Club Judy Shaklee   To further interest in Spanish through community service activities and activities just for fun. Club meetings to learn hispanic dances, talk about cultural activities, raise money for causes, go out to eat. Judy_Shaklee@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Special Olympics Team Tiffany Rojas & Cynthia Kauffman Members of the Gwinnett County Special Olympics Team and the Georgia State Special Olympics Team Special Olympics is committed to empowering people with intellectual disabilities on and off the playing field. By working to remove obstacles, change attitudes and open minds, Special Olympics provides opportunities for its athletes to demonstrate courage, experience joy and share their gifts, skills and friendship with the world. The 2006-2007 team will be participating in the following events: Basketball Skills, Beach Volleyball, Bowling and Swimming. Tiffany_Rojas@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Step Team Sharla Richardson Gwinnett County Norcross Step Team strives to bring encouragement, support, and spirit to the Norcross High School community through step and dance.  We keep the Blue spirit alive! Rythmic step and dance routies based on African heritage incorporated with Greek (fraternity/sorority)stepping styles and hip hop dance susan_widener@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
STITCH Mary Bergh   knitting for charitable reasons to earn hours for IB progrom knitting for charitable reasons Mary_Bergh@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Student Council TBA GASC, SASC, NASC Building passionate, well-rounded leaders and involved, committed citizens through community outreach, school involvement, and personal development. Homecoming, pep rallies, school officers and voice, service events: Relay for Life, NHS Spirit Drive, Crafts the Holidays, MDA Walk of Hope kirsten_mixter@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Technology Student Association Jenelle Smith Georgia TSA, National TSA The mission of Georgia TSA is to prepare its membership to be successful leaders and responsible citizens in a technological society through co-curricular activities within the technology education program; which include communication, leadership, and competitive skill development in the classroom/laboratory environment. We develop leadership skills through technical design and construction competitions.  jenelle_smith@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Tri-M Music Honor Society Allison Bates       allison_bates@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Volunteer Club Sean O'Connor GUIDE, INC. (Gwinnett United in Drug Education)   The club volunteers at local events throughout the community and also creates projects to help within the community. sean_oconnor@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Yearbook Lauren Gerba   To collect memories of everyone over the course of the entire school year we take pictures, write body copy, coordinate all clubs pictures, coordinate all major activities, coordinate all school pictures for students, marc_urbach@gwinnett.k12.ga.us