North Forsyth High School
2015-2016 Clubs, Athletic Teams and Organizations

At North Forsyth High School, we believe that before and after school activities are an important part of the high school experience.  Research shows that students who become involved in extracurricular activities are likely to be more successful in school. 

 

North Forsyth High School takes great pride in offering a wide variety of clubs and activities designed around various student interests and abilities.  We hope that by being involved in clubs, organizations, and athletics, our students will develop into well-rounded, productive adults.

  
Listed below are the current teams, clubs, and organizations at North Forsyth High School.
  
Please contact the sponsor if you have any questions regarding the club or organizations.
  
Meeting times and activities may change depending upon what is best for the individual club or organization.
  
Academic Team sponsored by Amy Dykes

The JV and Varsity Academic Teams compete against other high schools in jeopardy-style competitions.  The Academic teams have won the state competition three years in a row and competed in New Orleans and Washington DC in national competitions.  The teams practice once a week for an hour and compete on Mondays in the fall.

The Art Club helps promote art appreciation and participation in the art making process.  The art club meets once monthly.



The Anime Club 
sponsored by Julie Benvenuto 

The Anime Club will meet monthly after school to study the modern day culture of Japan through the study Anime.


Asian Culture Club 
sponsored by 
The purpose of the Asian Culture Club is to broaden our knowledge and appreciation for Asian culture and tradition. Club activities will include:  Cooking food, discussing history, performing traditional events and discussing art and literature.  
  
NFHS Band  sponsored by Raymond Thomas,
NFHS Band Program is an extensive program offering various band opportunities for students. 
Raider Marching Band is the band program's premier competition and community relations ensemble.  Membership is open to all 9-12 grade woodwind, brass, and percussion students in a band class, and students interested in being part of the Fall Guard.  The Raider Marching Band is for students who wish to further develop both their own instrumental skill and that of an ensemble member while performing for thousands of appreciative fans each week.  The marching band performs a variety of music such as Rock, Jazz, Classical, and more during their show performances, pep rallies, in the stands at football games, and at community events.  Members will be required to attend all football games, competitions, and other scheduled performances. A required marching band camp is held in late July prior to school starting.  All students in the band program are expected to participate in this ensemble. 

Concert Band is open to all students who are interested in instrumental music study and performance.  Concert Band is the first of three performance level ensembles offered at NFHS.  Class activities emphasize the development of instrument technique, tone production, tuning, fundamentals of music theory, music reading, and listening skills.  In addition to the music education students will receive, involvement in this course will acquaint students with many of the life skills including personal relations, problem solving, and working as a team to produce a product.  Students are required and graded on their participation in all Concert Band rehearsals and concerts, and they are expected to participate in the Raider Marching Band.

Symphonic Band (audition only) is open to all students who are interested in instrumental music study and performance, and an audition is required for membership.  Symphonic Band is the second of three performance level ensembles offered at NFHS.  Class activities emphasize the development of instrument technique, tone production, tuning, fundamentals of music theory, music reading, and listening skills.  In addition to the music education students will receive, involvement in this course will acquaint students with many of the life skills including personal relations, problem solving, and working as a team to produce a product.  Students are required and graded on their participation in all Symphonic Band rehearsals and concerts, and they are expected to participate in the Raider Marching Band.

Wind Ensemble (audition only) is open to all students who are interested in instrumental music study and performance and an audition is required for membership.  The Wind Ensemble the school's elite instrumental performance ensembleClass activities emphasize the development of instrument technique, tone production, tuning, fundamentals of music theory, music reading, and listening skills.  In addition to the music education students will receive, involvement in this course will acquaint students with many of the life skills including personal relations, problem solving, and working as a team to produce a product.  Students are required and graded on their participation in all Wind Ensemble rehearsals and concerts, and they are expected to participate in the Raider Marching Band.

Jazz Band is open to all 9-12 students who wish to participate in an ensemble that focuses on jazz styles, performance, and study.  An audition may be required by the director.  Jazz Band is an extra-curricular and meets outside of the regular school day and rehearses about once a week starting in January for performances in the Spring.

Indoor Drumline is an award-winning extra-curricular percussion ensemble offered to music students at NFHS.  Indoor drumline is a continuation of the fundamental skills and performance concepts started each year in the marching band.  This ensemble rehearsals two to three times per week from about December through March.  Auditions are required for membership, and members must attend all rehearsals and performances scheduled for the ensemble.  Along with numerous awards and championships in the past, the Indoor Drumline was the SAPA Scholastic A Champions for 2014. 

Winter Guard is an award-winning extra-curricular auxiliary ensemble offered to students at NFHS interested in all aspects of flag and auxiliary weapon technique.  Winter Guard is a continuation of the fundamental skills and performance concepts started each year in the Fall Guard section of the marching band.  This ensemble rehearsals two to three times per week from about December through March.  Auditions are required for membership, and members must attend all rehearsals and performances scheduled for the ensemble.

Each of the band program ensembles have an after school practice schedule and will require involvement in concerts, festivals and competitions which often requires travel.

Beta Club sponsored by Janet Beutel
The purpose of the Beta Team is to honor academic achievement, extracurricular, and community involvement.  Beta club supports many community organizations with fundraisers and service hours.  Beta Club meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.
Carpe Diem Yearbook 
sponsored by Vee Behler
Carpe Diem Yearbook Team creates and produces the NFHS Yearbook each year.  This is a co-curricular team.  The Carpe Diem Yearbook Team designs, creates and markets the NFHS yearbook under the guidance of Mrs. Addie Hamilton.  The yearbook team meets daily during class time and requires additional time commitments outside the class period.
Carpe Libre sponsored by Jessica Younghouse and
Carpe Libre Club's purpose is to encourage and celebrate reading for pleasure.  Club members, led by their elected officers, will select works to read individually and discuss as a group. These book discussions will be held off-campus approximately one evening a month and will be supervised and facilitated by the two club sponsors.
NFHS Choir sponsored by Gene Seese

Raider Chorale is a non-auditioned ensemble comprised of young men & ladies from all grades and musical ability levels.  Along with learning basic musical concepts, this ensemble performs a wide variety of music on 2-3 concerts per year.  Members of the Raider Chorale also collaborate with the Musical Theatre classes for students to have exposure to stage performances & show/jazz choir music styles

 

Advanced Women's Chorale is an audition only ensemble open to young women in grades 9-12.  This ensemble performs more rigorous 3 & 4 part repertoire for women's voices. We perform 4 to 5 concerts annually and consistently receive Superior ratings at regional and national competitions.

 

Chamber Singers (Advanced Mixed Choir) is an audition only ensemble for outstanding choral musicians in grades 10-12 (select freshmen will be considered on a space available basis).  This ensemble performs some of the most difficult repertoire available to high school choirs.  They are ambassadors for the choral program, performing at many events in addition to their busy concert schedule.  They consistently receive Superior ratings at regional and national competitions.


 

All choir students are required to participate in after school rehearsals/concerts and district competitions.  NFHS Choir members also have the opportunity to audition for district & all state honor choruses, participate in solo & ensemble festival and travel on our annual spring competition trip.
NFHS Choir - Tri-M Music Honor Society sponsored by Gene Seese
The Tri-M Music Honor Society is the international music honor society for middle/junior high and high school students. It is designed to recognize students for their academic and musical achievements, reward them for their accomplishments and service activities, and to inspire other students to excel at music and leadership.  Through more than 5,500 chartered chapters, Tri-M has helped thousands of young people provide years of service through music in schools throughout the world. Tri-M is a program of the National Association for Music Education.

All members must meet minimum standards, attend regular meetings and be involved all activities of the chapter.  New members are inducted in the fall semester.
Civitan Club sponsored by 
 
Civitan International is an association of community service clubs founded in 1917. The organization aims "to build good citizenship by providing a volunteer organization of clubs dedicated to serving individual and community needs with an emphasis on helping people with developmental disabilities." The organization includes 40,000 members (referred to as Civitans) in almost 1,000 clubs around the world.
Computer Programming Club sponsored by Shannon Anderson-Rush
 
binary-beams-abstract.jpg  The Computer Programming Club will help students to expand computer programming opportunities beyond the classroom in collaboration with the Computer Science Principles and the AP Computer Science courses.  This club is open to any students that wishes to expand their computer programming knowledge base.
Debate Club
sponsored by Bobbi Neal
The NFHS Debate Team competes in debates throughout the year. The debate team will participate in debate competitions and will meet weekly to prepare for debate competitions. 
DECA sponsored by Lisa Cline and Brad Kudlas
NFHS DECA expands and educates the members about the marketing process and encourages them to participate in leadership and professional activities that benefit the students, school and commmunity.  DECA participates in regional, state and national competitions; fall leadership confernces; fundraisers; and other community service activities.  DECA meets once a month on Thursday mornings for Chapter meetings.  Competitors will meet weekly prior to competitions.

Drama Tech Club sponsored by Addison Walden
The NFHS Drama Tech Club's purpose is to aid the drama program in all their technical theater endeavors.  The Drama Tech Club hopes to develop a core of student technicians for backstage work at NFHS events and to further educate students on all of the elements of tech theater giving them opportunities for hands on learning.  Any student interested in working on theatre support projects (scenery construction, props, set painting, lighting, sound, costume, makeup, etc) is invited to join Drama Tech Club.  The Drama Tech Club will meet on Mondays from 4 -6pm in the PAC.
Equestrian Club sponsored by Sylvia Everson
     
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Family Career and Community Leaders of America sponsored by Sheri Smith
   
To promote personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences education.  Focusing on the multiple roles of family members, wage earners and community leaders, members develop skills for life through character development; creative and critical thinking; interpersonal communications; practical knowledge and career preparation.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes sponsored by Bud Henderson and  Cindy Evans
The purpose of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes is to encourage and promote Christian fellowship among the students at NFHS.  FCA meets weekly at NFHS.
Film Club 
sponsored by Jim Hill and James Seawright 
  
The Film Club's objective is to watch, examine, and review a diverse range of films and movies.  The purpose is to gain a basic understanding of film including screenwriting, storyboarding, location scouting, acting directing, filming, post-production, scoring distribution and marketing.  Activities include: Create a short film for the Atlanta Film Festival. Meets on Wednesday mornings at 7:45 am and Friday after school until 5:00 pm
FLOOD sponsored by Charlotte Stevens
FLOOD exists to cultivate servant hearts in students. FLOOD provides local mission opportunities for students to saturate their communities with hearts and hands of Christ.  Community service events such as assisted living facilities, childrens' safe houses, food banks, Operation Christmas Child, etc.  Monthly Meetings.
ForTech sponsored by Andrea LeShea   
ForTech is an apprenticeship program that allows A+ certified students to serve as technicians and perform warranty work on computers during the school day.  This is a co-curricular program.
French Honor Society sponsored by Anna Surin  
The puspose of the French Honor Society is to help students learn about French culture, customs, & traditions.  Activities include: French movies, foods, projects, & crafts related to francophone countries. Meets once a month
Future Business Leaders of America 
sponsored by Shannon Anderson-Rush and Andrea LeShea

Future Business Leaders of America's goal is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs through Leadership Development; Community Service; Competitive Events (region, state, and national);  Fundraising through FBLA Day of Merit;  Business Achievement Awards (Nationally Recognized Awards program); Meets monthly after school for Chapter meetings.

Future Educators of America sponsored by Tracy Mooney

 Future Educators of America's goal is to expose students to the joy of teaching & community service; along with shadowing teachers to get real world experiencePeer Buddies, Special Olympic volunteers, veterans breakfast, and mentoring teachers.  Meets Once Monthly.

Future Farmers of  America sponsored by Ken Berry 
   
Future Farmers of America's purpose is to promote personal growth and leadership development through Future Farmers of America.  Participation includes competitions, opportunities for leadership, travel to state and local fairs and FFA conventions.
GSA (Gay and Straight Alliance) sponsored by  Hannah Vreeland

GSA's goal is to provide a safe meeting place and discussion forum for LGBT and straight students to discuss issues.  Activities to include guest speakers and PFLAG meetings.  Club will meet monthly.

GRITS (Girls Raised in Spirit) sponsored by Erinne Aponte
GRITS's purpose is to provide a safe and positive environment to girls of every grade level in the school to worship, talk, study the Bible & volunteer in the community. Weekly themes for Bible study will be selected, prepared and presented by students.
Meets Tuesday mornings at 7:45 am.

Habitat for Humanity sponsored by 
 The purpose of Habitat for Humanity is four-fold.  First,  they build homes in the community for families in need.  Second, they fund raise for Habitat for Humanity.  Third, they advocate for housing for all.  Finally, they educate others about the need for low-income housing.  The NFHS Habitat for Humanity Club plans to help fund raise for Habitat for Humanity and to participate in building as a club.
HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) 
sponsored by Gloria Perry and Julie Grogan
 
HOSA's purpose is to promote wellness for students and adults, learn more about different health careers, raise disease awareness, and promote student awareness of professional opportunities in health-related fields. 

Activities include: health care speakers within the school, fundraising for increasing disease awareness, visiting hospitals, community service projects for the those who are ill, shut-in, or terminal.  HOSA meets once a month.

Improvisation Club  sponsored by Mimi McConnell
 
The Improvisation Club will reinforce acting, presentation and oratory skills.  The goal is to help students improve speech, projection and oratory skills and help improve overall confidence. The Improvisation Club will meet the on Monday afternoons, twice a month.
Interact Club  sponsored by Addie Hamilton, Kerry CarterChristine Jackson and Ranita Christopher
 
The Interact Club partners with the Roatary Club to build community awareness through local and international service and social projects.  Interact Club will meet the first Tuesday of each month at 7:45 am.
International Club sponsored by Rocio Fernandez and Maria Wlosko
 
The purpose of the International Club is to promote a supportive and friendly environment that welcomes all students regardless of race, ethnicity, and or nationality. Students will gain a better understanding as we seek to motivate young people to be better citizens by promoting campus diversity, celebrating different cultures and languages, and participating in local community service. The International Club will collaborate with Forsyth Central High School and West Forsyth High School International Clubs in planning several soccer games and community service events. The International Club will meet the first and third Wednesday of each month.
International Thespian Society 
sponsored by Mary Hayes Ernst
 
The International Thespian Society is an international organization which honors secondary school students for outstanding work in theatre.  Activities include participation in the annual state thespian conference,thespian scholarships, community projects.

Investment Concepts and Strategies 
sponsored by Jay Glymph                                                          
Through guest speakers, sponsor guidance and virtually investing in the stock market students in Investment Concepts and Strategies will grasp and understanding of how to invest smartly and successfully manage money.  In addition, those involved with the club will become more involved in out world news, market and other current events.
Key Club sponsored by Shannon Floody
 
The NFHS Key Club promotes community involvement and volunteering through events like Kid's Fishing Day, UNICEF, GA Sheriffs' Youth Homes, Century Bike Challenge, Electronics Recycling Fair, & Relay for Life. Key Club meets monthly.
Latin Club sponsored by Justin Hodges
 
The Latin Club provides a forum for the enrichment of student understanding and the appreciation of the Latin language and Roman culture.  This will be achieved through participation in National Junior Classical League activities.
Literary Team sponsored by Gail Tillery
 
The NFHS Literary Team is an academic team that competes in region and state literary competitions.
Math Team sponsored by Theresa Adams
 

The North Forsyth Math Team is a prelude to the Math Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta.  Students from grades 9-12 can participate in Math Team.  We compete monthly in Georgia Math League, and we participate in the High School Math Competitions at UGA in October and Ga Tech in February.  Students interested in being a part of the Math Team should try to attend as many of the monthly meetings as possible, although attendance is not mandatory.  


 

Mock Trial sponsored by Mary Kennedy
 
The NFHS Mock Trial is an academic team that competes in the courtroom in regional and state competitions





Model UN 
sponsored by

Model UN will give students the opportunity to analyze and work through problems that the UN currently deals with around globe. Students will learn valuable ledership skills as well as how to collaborate with others in order to solve problems.  
Mu Alpha Theta sponsored by Amanda Swafford 
 
Mu Alpha Theta is a National High School and Two-Year College Mathematics Honor Society.  The purpose of this organization is to promote scholarship in, and enjoyment and understanding of mathematics among high school (or two-year college) students.  Mu Alpha Theta students will participate in tutoring during IF, mornings and afternoons, tutoring at the middle school, and possibly establishing a math tournament for our feeder middle schools.  Mu Alpha Theta will hold monthly meetings with enriching mathematics discussions/activities and participation in other math tournaments is a possibility.
National Art Honor Society sponsored by Vicki Turcotte
 
The National Art Honor Society is a national organization.  The goal is to help promote art in the community through service projects.  The National Art Honor Society has been involved in the Empty Bowl Dinner, the Botanical Garden and Outdoor Classroom.   Meets monthly.
 
National Honor Society sponsored by Matt Loveless
 
The NHS is a service-based organization that recognizes outstanding high school students, who have earned a minimum GPA of 3.8 and demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character.  Members are invited to the join the National Honor Society, and there is an
Induction ceremony for new members.  The NHS meets monthly.  The NHS participates in fundraisers for local charities, teacher appreciation breakfast, Northside Hospital holiday helpers, entertainment evenings for local, needy families, individual, service projects.
 
National Spanish Honor Society sponsored by Rocio Fernandez-Garcia and Mariel Espina
 
The Spanish National Honor Society, also known as the SHH (Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica), is a national academic honor society focused on teaching high school students about the Spanish language and culture. The Honor Society typically meets once a month and has many extra-curricular activities. It is affiliated with the national organization, and its members may participate in the national convention, trips, scholarship opportunities, and scholarly publications.  To be inducted as a member of the Spanish National Honor Society, a student must have a minimum cumulative average of 3.0, A's and B's in Spanish classes, and be enrolled in a Spanish class at or above Spanish 4. To remain a member in good standing, a student must meet the NHS attendance, service, and tutoring requirements. 

National Technical Honor Society sponsored by Sheri Smith
 
NTHS provides recognition for outstanding student achievement in career & technical education. It encourages higher scholastic achievement, cultivates a desire for personal excellence, and helps top students find success in today's highly competitive workplace.


Pen and Paper Club 
sponsored by Elizabeth Smith
The Pen and Paper Club is a writing club giving students the opportunity to express themselves in a creative way.  Students will meet to discuss their writings and receive constructive criticism. Possible events include writing contests, guest authors /speakers and participation in Novel November.  Meetings will meet every other Wednesday from 4:00 - 4:45 pm
Photography Club  sponsored by Deanna Boyanton
The Photography Club's goal is to increase interest in the art of photography and help further develop photography skills of students.



Ping Pong Club sponsored by Don Hilton and Eric Herrick  
The Ping Pong Club will meet to play ping pong and participate in ping pong matches.

Raider Cheer 
sponsored by Scarlette Mason
 
Raider Cheer is a squad designed specifically for the exceptional students at NFHS and its feeder schools.  They are an integrated part of the Varsity Football Cheer Squad and promote and support acceptance and inclusion of our exceptional students. Participation involves cheering at several varsity games on Friday nights, both home and away during the football season. There are two fundraisers per year, and a performance in the fall pep rally. Practice is once a week with the varsity squad from 4-5 pm.
Raider Chess Club sponsored by James Bassett
 
To provide the opportunity to learn the game of chess and chess stragegies and to compete with other schools at chess meets.  Chess Club meets weekly the first and third Tuesday and the second and fourth Thursday of the Month.
Raider PALSS sponsored by Amy Leggett and Robin Bryant
 
PALSS - Positive Associations Linking Special Students. To nurture and cultivate meaningful relationships between special needs high school population and general students by providing opportunities for students to be integrated into the general population.  PALSS sponosors BINGO, lunch, attendance of NFHS events together, and other social activities.


Raider Recretational Club sponsored by 
Heather Craighead

Raider Recretational Club is a social club to create mentorship through learning games. The RRC will meet on Wednesdays after school until 4:45 pm.

Raider Wire sponsored by Elizabeth Smith
 

The Raider Wire is North Forsyth's online newspaper that is produced by students in the journalism program. Students will explore the history of American media and the responsibilities of the media and develop skills in news writing, editing, layout, photography, and advertising.  The NFHS Raider Wire is an award winning publication. Visit us at http://nfhsraiderwire.com.

 

NFHS MCJROTC 

The NFHS MCJROTC is a co-curricular program under the direction of Major Charles Kelly, Gunnery Sergeant Jack Snook, Master Guns Randy Merritt.

Color Guard sponsored by Major Charles Kelly

 

The NFHS Color Guard operates under the supervision of the JROTC and Major Kelly.  The Color Guard presents the National Colors at appropriate school and community functions and participates in competitions.  Color guard will practice one day a week from 4-5 pm.  The Color Guard begins the second week of school and continues throught the end of April.
Drill Team sponsored by Major Charles Kelly
The NFHS Drill Team operates under the JROTC and the supervision of Major Kelly.  The Drill Team performs at appropriate school and community functions and participates in competitions.  Drill Team will practice Monday through Friday from 4 - 6:15 pm starting the second week of school and continuing through mid-March.
Rifle Team sponsored by Gunny Jack Snook
 
The NFHS Rifle Team is a select group of MCJROTC members that operate under MCJROTC and supervison of Gunny Snook.  The Rifle Team practices and competes in marksmanship competitions throughout the school year.
 
Robotics Club sponsored by Jodie Marshall 
Robotics Club integrates science, engineering and math through robotics.  Members apply integrated science, technology, and engineering, and mathematics concepts through the co-curricular activity of building robots for competition. 
Activites include: robotic competitions; daily meetings during competition and then two days a week when not preparing for a competition
Russian Club sponsored by Anna Surin
The purpose of the Russian Club is to promote students' desire to learn about Russian culture, customs, & traditions. Actviites include: Russian movies, foods, projects, & crafts related to Russian Speaking countries. Meets once a month.
Science Ambassadors sponsored by Donna Governor

Want to have a chance to share your love of science?  Science Ambassadors take science to the next level by teaching elementary students at Family Science Night Events.  Last year we conducted 6 science nights at elementary schools around the County and we will be expanding to more this year! The purpose of the Science Ambassadors is to enrich the students knowledge and love the field of science and foster a love of science with young children.  Earn community service hours, build your college resume, and have lots of fun teaching science!  

Science National Honor Society sponsored by Joan Graham  
The Science National Honor Society is open to Junior and Senior students taking upper level science courses and who maintain a 3.5 in Science and. 3.0 overall average.
Projects will include assisting elementary and middle school teachers with science lessons, community service projects that promote scientific awareness and scientific research projects. Bi-monthly meetings
Science Olympiads sponsored by Stephen Nelson
  and Joan Graham

Science Olympiad is offered to students of all ages interested in competing in science competitions with other schools.  Students select events to compete in that vary from knowledge events to building events.  This club meets once a month during the school year, and competes anywhere from 1-3 times during the year.

Simple Charity sponsored by Mark Fisher
Simply Charity's purpose is to provide students the opportunity to experience and promote charity to fight global poverty from a Biblical perspective by creatively educating the population of NFHS. Simple Charity has an overall goal to raise $100,000 for charity throughout the school year.
Possible events: a spring concert, various fundraisers, movie nights and poetry nights.


Sign Language Club sponsored by Bonnie McGinnis and Shannon Floody
The NFHS Sign Language Club purpose is to develop an an understanding of the American Sign Language and its culutre.  The club hopes to increase appreciation of ASL in our community and devleop career opportunities.  Possible events for the NFHS American Sign Language Club are to participate in the Deaf Hard of Hearing Spring Class Event and Exceptional Child Week at Barnes and Noble.
Social Studies National Honor Society sponsored by Jessica Wood
The Social Studies National Honor Society is open to Junior and Senior students taking upper level social science courses and who maintain a 3.5 in Social Science and 3.0 overall average. Projects will include assisting elementary and middle school teachers with social science lessons, and  community service projects that promote awareness.  Bi-monthly meetings
Sole Mates Dance Club sponsored by Jamie Summerour and Mary Hayes Ernst
This club will meet on Wednesdays 4-6 PM (and some Fridays in the spring) to learn various styles of dance (tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop, folk, etc).  It is open to any student grades 9-12.  We learn various dance styles and work on choreographing pieces to be performed in the Thespian Showcase in April.  Club dues are $150.00 per year (includes t-shirt, DVD of performance and all instruction including guest artists).  No experience necessary.  Students must provide their own dance shoes and attire.
Student Council and Class Officers
Student Council, Junior and Senior Class officers are elected by the student body.
 
Student Council is sponsored by Heather Transue and Hannah Vreeland.
 
Student Council elected representatives engage in leadership activities and help plan and implement school activities such as pep rallies, lock-ins, homecoming events, fundraisers, etc.
 
Junior Class officers are sponsored by Sylvia Everson and Julie Benvenuto. 
Junior officers assist with the planning and promoting the the prom and other school and senior events.
 
Senior Class officers are sponsored by 

Senior officers help in planning senior activities.
Technology Student Association sponsored by Jodie Marshall
  The Technology Student Association is co-curricular with the engineering classes.  Students use the engineering design process to make a product.  The Technology Student Association will compete on the state and international levels.
Teens for Troops sponsored by Dean Short
Take care of our own: We will support students in our school that have immediate family members serving in the military. Communicate and support alumni that are serving in the military. 
Take care of the community: Support families with loved ones deployed. Support soldiers that have returned from deployment injured, mentally or physically. Support veterans.
Meets once monthly.
The Nation is a club that encourages and promotes school spirit. The Nation activities include: attendance at school events; pep rallies; tail gating events, etc. Meetings to be determined.
Threshold, Literary Magazine sponsored by Elizabeth Smith

Threshold is a student-created publication that showcases the very best art, poetry, and stories created by North's students. The journalism class creates the publication, but any student can submit work to appear in the magazine. Threshold is an award winning Literary Magazine.


Ultimate sponsored by  Josh Montesinos

The NF Ultimate Club will provide a very easy source of exercise and companionship for students of all ages and grade levels.  The high speed cardiovascular workout associated with a frisbee match is great for the member's health.

 

Y-Club sponsored by Benita Burruss

"Y" Club is a service organization whose mission is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the home, school, and community high standards of Christian character. Y-club participates in monthly school and community projects and district and state leadership conferences.  Club meetings for the 2014-15 school year will be held the last Wednesday morning of each month.

 

Athletic Teams and Head Coaches
 
 
NFHS Athletic Director Nathan Turner
 
 
North Forsyth High School has a extensive athletic program.  NFHS competes in the Georgia 6AAAAAA Region under the GHSA Association.  For information regarding a specific team, please contact the coaches listed below.
 
Baseball -  Head Coach -  Jim Cahill
 
Basketball - Boys Head Coach -Brian Moon
Basketball - Girls Head Coach -Eric Herrick

Bass Fishing - Head Coach - Scott Beard
 
Cheerleading 
Basketball - Head Coach -Faith Herrick 
Football - Head Coach - Paige Galt 
Competition - Head Coach - Heather Transue 

Cross Country - Head Coach - Heather Moore and Eric Herrick

Football - Head Coach -  Jason Galt 

Golf - Boys Head Coach - Rodney Moore
 
Golf - Girls Head Coach - Dan Lundy 

Lacrosse - Boys Head Coach - Don Hilton 
Lacrosse - Girls Head Coach - Robert Kienle 

Soccer - Boys Head Coach - Andrew Fowler 
Soccer - Girls Head Coach - Jared Steinberg

Softball -  Head Coach -  Bud Henderson 
 
Strength and Conditioning -
Head Coach - Andrew Fowler 

Swimming -  Head Coach  - Kris Hunt 

Tennis - Boys Head Coach -  Julie Benvenuto 
Tennis - Girls Head Coach - Heather Moore

Track -  Head Coach - David Shively

Volleyball - Head Coach - Joy Stewart 

Wrestling - Head Coach -  Travis Jarrard 


 


 

 

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Flack's Flooring

Forsyth County Pawn

Forsyth Wellness Center

Four Men and a Smooth Move

Fraternal Order of Police

Fred's Beds

Frog Town Web Design

Georgia Closet

Georgia Nails

Georgia United Credit Union

Glovers Lawn Care

Go Green

Goldsmtih Chiropractic

Good Teen Driving.com

Grandma Miller

Graves Fireplace

Graves Overhead Doors

GRG Design

Grogan Disposal Company

Hammonds Fishing Center

Hansard Insurance

Headrick's River Breeze Motel

Heaven Hands Detailing

Herbert Automotive

Hubbards

Hudson Grille

Infiniti of Gwinnett

Ingram Funeral Home

Insert Molding Solutions

Japanese Automotive

Jasper Dry Cleaners

John Megel Chevrolet

Johnny's Pizza Cumming

Johnny's Pizza Dawsonville

Johns Creek Dental Care

Journal Sentinel

King Green Termite

Kudzu Design

KUDZU Graphic Design

Lakeside Pharmacy

Lang Signs

Leon Jones Feed & Grain

Les Aiken

Lily McGregor Photography

Little Acres Childcare

Los Rios

Los Rios Mexican Restaurant

Main Source Associates

Malone Garage Doors

McDonalds

Megel Chevy

Menchie's

Mickey Hymas Reality

Mills Fuel Service

Milton Martin Honda

Mobil

Mobile Animal Care Clinic

Moe's

Monkey Joe's

Morten Anderson

MotesArt Signs

Mulch Man

Neighborhood Mortgage Inc.

North Fulton Endodontics

North Georgia Hand Therapy

North Georgia Lending

North Georgia Premium Car Wash

North Georgia Reprographics and Imaging

Northside Forsyth

Pak Mail

Papp Logistics/Fedex

Parsons

Parson's Specific Chiropractor

Paws Repair

Petty's Garage

Pizza Azzurri

Preferred Capitol Management

Premium Express Wash

Premium Property Management Services

Pro Fabricators

Publix

Pueblos Mexican Cuisine

R & R Tree Service

Regions Bank

Resource Alliance

RGR Motor Sports

Rooster's

Sawnee Electric

Sawnee View Garden

SCCR Landscaping

Security Depot

Shoreline Floating Docks

Sleeve Co, Inc

Spectrum Resorts

SSW LLC

Stadium Tennis

State Farm Ins. Carla Street

Station House

Stephen B. James D. O Resurgens Orthopedics

Straw Boss Enterprises

Stucco Inspectors

Subway

Sundeck Tanning

Sweets by Shelley

Tam's Backstage

Taylor Turner Hartsfield

Terry's Tool Rental

The Burger Stop

The Packet Group

Titan Team Sports

Trammell Lawn Care

Troncalli Chrysler Dodge Jeep

TT&H Insurance

Tuxedo Warehouse

Tyler Howarth Community Fund

Van Baird Insurance

Vines Gardening, Inc

Waffle House

Watts Chiropractic

Wilkes Meat Market

Zaxby's @ Freedom Pkwy

 

               

 

 
               
 
               
 
               
 
               
 
               
 
               
 
               
 
               
 
               
 
               
 
               
 
               
 
               
 
               
 
               
 
               
 
               
 
               
 
               
 
               
 
               
 
               
 
               
 
               
 
Interested in starting a club?
  
Steps to take: Determine the purpose of your club
Find a sponsor: The sponsor is a teacher that will support your club, facilitate the meetings and be responsible for club functions.
Submit a Request: Ask your sponsor to complete and submit a Club Authorization form.  The form can be accessed by the sponsor on itslearning.  The form needs to be submitted for approval to Dr. Hebert.