Co-Curricular Organizations

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AFJROTC

The Air Force Junior ROTC Program provides the opportunity for students to study and apply leadership, develop self-reliance and self-discipline, understand basic values and the elements of character, and participate in a wide range of exciting learning environments. Absolutely no military obligation is incurred as a result of enrollment in the program and expenses are paid by the U.S. Government. Students are required to wear the Air Force uniform one day per week and meet the Air Force grooming standards (uniform supplied and tailored free of charge). By completing two or three years of the four-year AFJROTC program, students can compete for a JROTC scholarship to college and may be eligible to enter the military at a higher pay grade.

Students may participate in field trips, dances, awareness presentations, and the following special organization through AFJROTC:

Cannon Team
Drill Team
Honor Guard
Leadership & Academic Team
Model Rocket Club
Color Guard

View the HQ AFJROTC Website

View the Corp Website

Sponsors

Brandy Sigmon

Steven Gardner

Art Club

Art Club, in an all-inclusive club created for Lee’s Summit North High School students interested in pursuing and expanding on their involvement in art beyond the classroom. Some art club students may also be invited to become members of the National Art Honor Society. NAHS is designed specifically for high school students in grades 9-12. In 1978, the National Art Education Association began the National Art Honor Society program to inspire and recognize students who have shown an outstanding ability and interest in art. The NAHS strives to aid members in attaining the highest standards in art scholarship, character, and service, and to bring art education to the attention of the school and community. The Lee’s Summit North Chapter of the NAHS strives to make these same connections on a local level, in partnership with the Art Club.

Sponsors

Colby Mathews

Nick Erker

Athletic Training Program

Band

The Lee’s Summit North Band Department is a youth organization that provides opportunities that promote and develop musical skills, life skills, and personal enrichment through education and self‐reliance through self accountability. It encourages teamwork and the importance of group over self, sportsmanship, civic pride and contributions of one’s personal best to a unified group goal. Many of these lessons are learned through a musical and marching activity in which there is a blending of the arts and athletics. The LSN Band strives to not only produce dedicated and talented artists, but also self‐sufficient, confident young people who have seen the positive effects that their behavior and talents have created. The drive for the LSN Band comes from improving as a group, improving as individuals, being upstanding citizens and performing for the audience first and foremost. Finally, the LSN Band is a close family that spends a great deal of time together producing great music, learning life skills while creating memories for a lifetime.

The Band Department consists of the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, LSN Bronco Marching Band, 901 Jazz Band, and LSN Pep Band. Students audition for band placements in the spring.

Sponsors

Grant Fischer

Travis Houston

Broadcast Journalism

Students plan and organize the school news broadcast which includes brainstorming, story boarding, script, writing, interviewing, videography, sound and video editing. Students determine content of show. Students also have the opportunity to attend national and local conventions, enter local, state and national contests and earn a broadcast letter.

Sponsors

Terry Durnell

Cheerleading

The cheerleading program consists of three squads formed to support the athletic teams. The Freshman squad consists of 9th graders who cheer at home freshman games. The Junior Varsity squad consists of 9th-11th graders who cheer at home Junior Varsity events. The Varsity squad consists of 10th-12th graders. This squad cheers on a rotation basis at football games, boys’ and girls’ basketball games, soccer games, and volleyball matches. Requirements for tryouts follow the MSHSAA guidelines for eligibility. Details about tryouts are included in the cheerleading packet.

Sponsors

Katie Kubiak

DECA

DECA is the youth organization whose program of leadership, personal development, and career encouragement is designed specifically for students enrolled in the Marketing Program. DECA is co-curricular in nature and provides students an opportunity to compete and to be recognized for their marketing and business skills on a district, state, and national level. DECA has several annual events which include competitive events and Leadership Conferences. Students enrolled in any of the Marketing Education Courses may join DECA.

Sponsors

Katie Wilson

Perri LaTerza

French Club (LeCercle Francais)

French Honor Society (Societe Honoraire De Francais)

The aim of French Honor Society is to reward high scholastic attainments for upper level French students. Prospective members must have a 3.0 overall GPA and a French class GPA of 3.66 to be invited into this organization. In order to stimulate the interest in the study of French, students may purchase chords to wear at graduation and should strive to be an active member in French Club.

Sponsors

Nicole Morris

German Club

German Honor Society (Deutsche Ehrenvergindung)

ITS: International Thespian Society

Primarily a social organization, it is for theatre minded students. We have a community service project in October, support the theatre productions at LSN, attend outside theatre productions, attend a three day conference in January, and host a lock-in and a variety of other social functions. I.T.S. is also the avenue in which to letter in theatre at North. All are welcome to attend and you can join at any time of the year.

Sponsors

William Palmer

LSTA: Lee's Summit Teacher Academy

LSTA is a district sponsored group that seeks to recruit anyone interested in pursing a degree in education. This includes everything but not limited to being a para, teacher, administrator, counselor, SPED, SLP, therapist, etc. The goal of LSTA is to expose students to what it looks like to be involved with education prior to obtaining your degree. Students should note that by being apart of this group, the district is hoping to have graduates come back and work in the LSR-7 district after finishing their degree. We also currently have two scholarships we award to seniors as they begin their journey into education.

Sponsors

Jessi Benus

Newspaper (Northern Exposure)

NAHS: National Art Honor Society

NHS: National Honor Society

The National Honor Society’s purpose is to create enthusiasm for scholarship, stimulate a desire to render service, promote leadership, and develop character in student members. Membership is open to students enrolled in honors or advanced classes who have earned a GPA of 3.5 or above after their fifth semester in high school and have completed their ten hours of community service to graduate. Invitations to petition for membership to NHS are issued to prospective members. All petitions are reviewed by the Faculty Council who evaluates the student’s scholarship, character, leadership, and service. Members are required to attend monthly meetings and volunteer for a variety of service projects. Dues are $30.00. NHS sponsers various activities and charities, such as the Blood Drive, Faculty Appreciation, Hope House, Wayside Waifs, City Union Mission, Harvesters, and Worlds of Fun Fundraising. Many other committees exist that members are expected to participate in to earn their honor cords, honor stoles, or letters.

Faculty Adviser

Leza Palguta

Faculty Sponsors

Chris Gerding

Josh Keeney

Jenny Buchanan

Maya Everette

Northern Stars Dance Team

Elite dance team who perform during half-time of football, soccer, volleyball and basketball games. The team competes at two regional competitions and one state level competition. The team participates in all Homecoming, winter sports week and Mr. Bronco activities. The team hosts a mini-stars clinic and the LSN Dance Invitational. The team practices all summer and at least three days a week during the school year.

Sponsors

Shelley McCain

Orchestra

Symphony Orchestra serves as an opportunity for orchestral students to develop and refine musical skills including tone production, sight-reading, notation, ear-training style, and expression through advanced content-level literature. Special features include concerts featuring student soloists, and many performances for special groups and conventions. Membership is by audition only in the spring.)

Sponsors

Samantha Asel

Senate - Student Government

he purposes of this organization is to establish a working relationship between the student body and the administration, to develop a forum for student voice and channels for student involvement, to provide evidence of good citizenship, scholarship and leadership, and to provide orderly direction of school activities. Our activities include Teacher Appreciation, organizing school dances, working with school policy and multiple community service activities such as Drive by Raking, Operation Christmas Child, Trick or Treat for Canned Goods, Love at First Sight Glasses Drive, TAKE Self Defense Class, Gift of Life Organ Donation Awareness, and many more.

Sponsors

Therea Carroll

Olivia Vella

Spanish Club

The LSN Spanish Club celebrates the Hispanic culture and promotes interest in the study of Spanish through cultural experiences. This club is student-led, providing students with the chance to develop their leadership skills. By joining the Spanish Club, you can celebrate Hispanic holidays, learn about different customs, and experience the food, music and art of Spanish-speaking countries.

Sponsors

Hannah Brizuela

Spanish Honor Society (Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica)

Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica, Sevilla Chapter, is an honor society for upper level Spanish students. Members of Spanish Honor Society participate in service projects throughout the school year and may purchase chords to wear at graduation.

Prospective members must submit an application for selection. Applicants must have a 3.0 overall GPA, a Spanish class GPA of 3.66 and be an active member in Spanish Club.

Sponsors

Hannah Brizuela

Speech & Debate

Debate I is for students who have never participated in a debate program before. Students are introduced to logical principles of argumentation and analysis, research, persuasive speaking skills, and debate format and rules. As an activity, debate is time intensive, and students must be willing to commit to after school practice sessions and weekend competitions as prescribed by the director of debate. Students will also be expected to assist with hosting an invitational tournament.

Competitive dramatics is a fine arts course that focuses on reading, selecting, editing, and interpreting scripts; practicing acting techniques; and participating in speech and debate competitions throughout the school year.

Sponsors

Ben Jewell

Kate Sweeney

Vocal Music Programs

Yearbook (Aurora)

Students produce the school yearbook using professional publishing software on Macintosh computers. Journalists interview, photograph, write, complete page layouts and learn design and sell advertising. Students determine the content of the yearbook. Students also have the opportunity to attend national and local conventions, enter local, state and national contests and earn a journalism letter. Students must be enrolled in yearbook class.

Sponsors

Jessica Brown