Student Organizations & Opportunities

Clay Shooting League

The Clay Targets Club is open to students in grades 9-12 who have an interest in the shooting sports.

Meetings are held weekly at Bass n Bucks beginning in late March through the end of the school year.  Each week, students shoot 2 rounds of 25 targets.  At the end of the season there is a State Tournament at the Indiana Gun Club near Fortville Indiana.

Like all extracurricular activities, participants are required to be in good standing both with grades and discipline.  Registration is handled through a website and a fee of $35-40 is to be paid directly to the organization by the student/parent.  Registration begins in February.

MSD of Wabash County has many students who hunt and understand gun safety and find such things enjoyable.  Adding a little competition makes it all the more fun.

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FCA

Who can join?

Any Northfield student can join FCA.

When and where does it take place?

FCA meetings on Thursdays at 7:00 am in the Rubber Gym.

Why should someone be involved?

At FCA, students hang out, eat donuts, play games, and have a short Bible lesson from one of the members.

How do you sign up?

There is no need to sign up, just show up and have fun!

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FFA

Who can join?

Students in grades 7-12 who are in an agriculture class and pay their dues of $15 can participate in FFA.

When and where does it take place?

FFA meets in the Agriculture Classroom during homeroom at least once a month and after school throughout the year to prepare for contests.

Why should someone be involved?

FFA's mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. At Northfield, we develop these with various career development events, like livestock contests, school and community service events and leadership development contests like prepared public speaking or leadership ambassador. Each student is encouraged to find the events and contests that interest them. FFA is a student-led organization, and each student's FFA experience is unique as they make it what they want.

How do you sign up?

Interested students can contact Mrs. Myer or come to a meeting!

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Key Club

Who can join?

Anybody can join Key Club if they can attend meetings. They can become an official Key Club member if they pay their dues, which are $7.00.

When and where does it take place?

Weekly meetings take place during homeroom in Mr. Votaw's classroom. Several activities occur outside of the classroom and school, such as Mississinewa 1812, mission trips to charitable organizations, and special guest speakers in the auditorium.

Why should someone be involved?

This is a student-led organization and part of the Kiwanis family. It is a great way to meet other people, to do good works in the community, to be exposed to fundraising events, dances, church organizations, and other service related activities. If nothing else, it is fun to be with your friends during homeroom and have treats and learn how to help one another. The object is to build a better home, school, and community.

How do you sign up?

If interested in joining, just come during homeroom and sign in. You can then choose to get further involved, such as running for office locally or at a district level. Students from Northfield have held the Key Club Governor position, the state treasurer position, and several Lt. Governor positions over the past 7-8 years.

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National Honor Society

Who can join?

You must be invited to the National Honor Society. The invitation is primarily based on Grade Point Average and behavior.

When and where does it take place?

NHS meets periodically in Mr. Votaw's room, typically only to dispense information.

Why should someone be involved?

NHS is a distinguished organization, recognized by colleges, employers and other organizations. It shows people that you have good grades, stay out of trouble, are involved with service opportunities, and are interested in being leaders in the school.

How do you sign up?

Once you are invited, you must submit an application, show examples of your extracurricular activities, write an essay on service, leadership, character, and academics, and pay the NHS dues of $20.00.

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Robotics

The Northfield Robotics team is open to students in 7^th – 12^th grade. Practice and competitions take place from August through April. Students interested in participating can sign up in May. Participants typically practice two to three times per week, with meets on various Saturdays throughout the season.

Students involved with the robotics program will learn many aspects of engineering and industrial trades. Skills that can be learned through Robotics will help students compete in a high paced bracket competition environment. These skills include:

• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Industrial Design
• PLC Programming
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Troubleshooting and rapid response

They will also learn many shop techniques such as bolting assemblies together, fabrication of assembly details, and electrical routing of wired components.

Student Council

The Northfield Student Council is a student-led club responsible for the sharing of ideas and concerns with school leaders. It performs fundraiser activities for school-wide activities, including equipment and social events, that benefit Northfield and its surrounding community. Dances, pep rallies, dress-up days, homecoming activities, Red Cross Blood Drives, and other special events are examples of events that are planned and executed by the Student Council for the benefit of the entire student body.

The student council meets weekly during homeroom on Mondays. All are welcome to join (no cost required!). After serving as a club member for a year, members are encouraged to run for an executive position (President, Vice President, Secretary, or Treasurer). Elections are generally held at the end of the previous school year and positions carry over throughout the next year.

Typically, there will be a callout meeting in the fall when attending students learn more about the club, as well as decide if they want to join. In the Student Council, students can expect to learn parliamentary procedures, plan events, use marketing strategies, AND (of course) have fun while participating!

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Drama Club provides students with a creative outlet in which they can perform onstage alongside a cast of their fellow students. Drama Club hosts two productions every year, a fall musical and a spring play with three performances apiece.

The fall musical is open to junior high and high school students in grades 7 - 12 and the spring play is open to high school students in grades 9 - 12 only. An audition callout is sent through email before rehearsals begin for each show and the cast list is released shortly after.

Once casted, there will be a short window in which students may withdraw from the cast or request to be placed in the ensemble rather than their casted character. Once rehearsals begin, all cast members are expected to honor their roles and be committed to learning their lines. Drama Club requires its members to be dedicated to this prestigious art form and contribute their best efforts to the production via consistent attendance and directing their full attention to rehearsals.

Other positions are available in Drama Club, such as stage hands, who are an integral part of producing an excellent production.

Regardless of one’s role, the members of Drama Club develop close-knit bonds. Every cast for every production has its unique experiences, eccentricities, and community, ensuring an unforgettable experience for every show. Previous productions include Clue, Into the Woods, Little Women, and Beauty and the Beast.

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The Northfield Model United Nations Debate Team is an engaging opportunity for high school students (grades 9-12) to dive into the world of diplomacy and international relations. The team meets about once or twice a month, mainly when preparing for upcoming debates. In Model U.N., you’ll role-play as delegates representing different countries in U.N. committees, debating global issues like climate change, human rights, and international security.

Through research, writing position papers, public speaking, and negotiation, you’ll work with teammates and other schools to craft solutions to real-world problems. Whether you’re interested in government, law, or just want to enhance your public speaking and critical thinking skills, Model U.N. offers an excellent way to stand out and add an impressive accolade to your resume.

Practices typically begin in early October. A $200 club fee is required, which covers transportation, competition fees, and team gear.

Crossroads Junior Board

The Crossroads Bank Junior Board of Directors program is a highly innovative program designed to introduce local high school sophomores and juniors to an extensive variety of banking, leadership and community service opportunities. Through this program, Crossroads Bank strives not only to encourage students to return to the local business community after college, but to strengthen the pipeline of talent for generations to come by offering creative opportunities for students to become capable leaders.

The Crossroads Junior Board is available to high school sophomores and juniors and is active during the school year, holding monthly meetings during lunch time. To participate, sophomores must complete an application. Representatives from Crossroads Bank and other local businesses will review the applications and choose two participants from the sophomore class who will serve on the board throughout both their sophomore and junior years of high school. Students will be notified by the school when applications are available, typically around March or April of each school year.  

Juniors are encouraged to fill one of four elected rolls and conduct the meetings on their own as any adult board committee would do. 

Board members are given the opportunity to learn about local businesses and participate in a service-learning program as well as community events. 

Superintendent's Advisory Team

This Superintendent's Advisory Team meets monthly with the MSD of Wabash County Superintendent throughout the school year, usually for an hour at lunch time. Students in the 8th grade are notified of openings and given information about the application process in March or April of each school year. Interested students complete an application, which is then reviewed by the principal and leadership team of each building. One male and one female student is selected to serve on the team. 

Participants are selected from grades 9-12. Members stay on the board for all four years during high school. Students who enjoy discussing ways to help the administration achieve the district goals should apply. During the meetings, the Superintendent shares updates concerning the School District, discusses potential new ideas, and seeks opinions (advice) from the students. Students must verbally share their thoughts during meetings with their own high school, and also during combined meetings with both high schools. 

Team members get an inside look of the Metropolitan School District of Wabash County. Along with students from Southwood High School, they bring their celebrations, concerns, and questions before the superintendent. Special gatherings in the past have included community service activities, Indianapolis Colts Sports & Business Forum, and a Colts Football game.

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Wabash Rotary

The Wabash Rotary Club is a part of Rotary International and holds to two principles: “World Peace Through Understanding” and “Service Above Self.” Members maintain these principles by working with others in four avenues of service:

Club Service entails recruitment of community-centered members, involvement in service activities, and retention of dedicated Rotarians. Club Service is oriented around club functions such as attendance, social gatherings, community service projects, and club management.

Community Service is centered around the improvement of the quality of life in Wabash and contribution to the community.

Vocational Service is dedicated to supporting and promoting ideal work ethics in every vocation by means of adherence to ethical standards, recognition of the worthiness to society of all useful occupations, and contribution of one’s own vocational talents to resolving the issues present in the community. Rotarians encourage service from others by setting an example.

International Service is intended to promote world peace by building the necessary foundations via the culmination of many small efforts meant to foster goodwill and understanding between people of differing nations. This is accomplished through international events such as international meetings and international education and cultural activities.

Meetings are held weekly in order to ensure that all members are well-informed on club activities and Rotary International. Each gathering includes lunch, a club meeting, and an informative program regarding topics of club and community interest.

Members are selected based on their leadership capabilities within their occupation and are all professional men and women who contribute their time, expertise, and financial resources for the betterment of the community. Annual dues are $440 per year and cover the costs of weekly lunch, club dues, membership in Rotary International, and subscription to the monthly Rotarian magazine. 

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