Accolades
Sponsored by Stephanie Lau, Martha Lietz, Sharon Swanson, & Natalie Moscovitch

Art Club
Sponsored by Barbara Wismer
Second and fourth Wednesday of each month 3:30 pm in 1775

Asian Pop Culture Club
Thursday 3:30 pm in 3125

Assyrian Club
Sponsored by David Shaoul
Wednesday at 3:30 pm in 2115

Auto Club
Sponsored by Tim Richmond
Thursday at 3:30 pm in 1525

Badminton Club
Sponsored by Pam Foerch
Tuesday & Thursday ( March through May) at 7:30 am in the Main Gym

Black Student Union
BSU or Black Student Union is a club for those who are interested in Black Culture in the United States of America. We discuss issues of racial inequality and participate hosting Black history month.
Sponsored by Jason Foster
Tuesday at 3:40 pm in 2415

Book Club
Sponsored by Sharon Swanson
First Wednesday of the month  at 3:30 pm in 1185

Bosnia-Montenegro Club
Sponsored by Jasminka Jukic
Every other Tuesday at 3:30 pm in 3180

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club
Sponsored by Brent Fowler
After wrestling in the Wrestling Gym

Break Beatz Club
Sponsored by Phyllis Coleman
Tuesday at 3:45 pm in the Cafeteria

Breakfast Club
Sponsored by Sharon Swanson
Friday at 7:30 am in 1185

Chemistry Club
Sponsored by JuliAnn Villa & Ami LeFevre
Date depends on activities  at 3:30 pm in 3225

Chess Team(Club)
The Chess Club is a combination club and team.  Students are welcome to come and learn about chess and play against other Niles West students.  The Chess Team competes against other teams in the CSL and in the area.
Sponsored by Mark Stein, Michael Boll
Tuesday & Friday at 3:30 pm (To find out meeting place, teacher extension is 2249)

Chinese Club
Sponsored by Wileen Hsing
Every other Wednesday at 3:30 pm in 2199

Choir Board
Sponsored by Amy Branahl
Wednesday at 3:30 pm in 1725

Color Guard
Sponsored by Michael Vaughn
Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday at 3:45 pm in the Practice Field or Cafeteria

Computer Club
Sponsored by Matt Fahrenbacher
Thursday at 3:30 pm in 1510

Council for Exceptional Children (C.E.C.) Club
Sponsored by Dana Kantor
Every other Tuesday at 3:30 pm in 1215

Creative Cooking Club
Sponsored by Marilyn Stopek
The second Wednesday of every month at 3:30 pm in 1545

Creative Writing Club
Sponsored by Lisa DeNapoli
Wednesday at 3:30 pm in 1195

Cricket Club
Sponsored by Evan Bauman (Contact for dates)
Starts second semester at 4:00 pm at Niles North

Croatian Club
Croatian Club is one of many cultural clubs at Niles West High School.  Throughout the year, the Croatian Club participates in events such as the homecoming parade and the international festival.  Fund raising and community service opportunities are also made available to members.
Sponsored by Tom Bentle
Wednesday at 3:30 pm in 1175

Dance Club (Orchesis)
Sponsored by Mindy Slutsky & Christine Selander
Wednesday & Friday at 3:45 pm in the Dance Studio

Dance Marathon
Sponsored by Jessica Ogulnik and Dena Lichterman
Wednesday 3:30pm(Dancers in Student Commons) 4:30 pm (Execs in Lit Center)

Debate Team
Sponsored by Matthew Fahrenbacher & Eric Oddo
Monday & Tuesday at 3:30 pm in 3000

D.E.C.A.
DECA is a competitive business club offered to anyone enrolled in a business education course.  Membership benefits include traveling to conferences in cities like Orlando and Anaheim.  Other benefits include competitions, cash rewards, scholarships and the opportunity to meet 160,000 other DECA members from all over the world.
Sponsored by Eric Lueder, Jean Attig, Rick Kolze, Lou Metallo, & Jennifer Sinnick
Date varies at 6:45 and 7:30 am in 1300

District 219 Swim Club
Sponsored by Dan Vander Jeugdt
Tuesday at 3:30 pm in 1605

Dr. Who Club
Sponsored by Paul Wack
Thursday at 3:30 pm in 2040

Echo Effect
Sponsored by Amy Branahl
Tuesday & Thursday at 6:00 pm in 1725

Engineering  Club
Sponsored by Ben Brzezinski
Wednesday at  3:45 pm in 1520

Fashion Club
Sponsored by Lisa Dunham
Fourth Wednesday of the month at 3:30 pm in 1315

F.C.C.L.A. (Family, Career, Community Leaders of America)
The FCCLA (Family, Careers and Community Leaders of America) is a competitive club that competes at the Regional, State, and National level.  Competitions are in the categories of Child Development, Culinary Arts, Fashion and Interior Design.  Community Service is also an activity we do in FCCLA.
Sponsored by Michelle Kline
General membership second Tuesday of the month, officers fourth Tuesday of every month in 1335
Filipino Club
Sponsored by Maria Cecilia Kuhlman
Thursdays at 3:30 pm in 2320

Film Club
Sponsored by Andrew Jeter
Date and time varies in 1160
French Honor Society
The National French Honor Society is an organization of members who qualify for membership based on their grade point average both in French and in their other classes and who have an interest in the French language and Francophone cultures.  The members strive to make French visible in the school and in the community and to expand their own understanding of French and Francophone cultures around the world.
Sponsored by Eileen Walvoord
Tuesday at 7:30 am in 2190

Friends of Amnesty
Sponsored by Amina Jarad
Wednesday at 3:30 pm in 1430

Futuro Latino
Sponsored by Andrew Johnson & Luis Karimoghovanloo
Every third Thursday of the month at 3:30 pm in 1120

GameSpot
GameSpot is a social club that allows students who enjoy playing games (video, card, etc.) to play games and have the opportunity to meet other students who enjoy the same activities.
Sponsored by John Metzler
Wednesday at 3:45pm in 2220

Gardening Club
Sponsored by Vanessa Brechling
Tuesday at 3:30 pm in 3330

G.S.A. (Gay Straight Alliance)
The goal of a GSA is to provide a safe, supportive environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, and their straight allies to meet and discuss sexual orientation and gender identity issues, and to work to create a school environment free of discrimination, harassment, and intolerance.
Sponsored by Mary Rapp & Michael Conroy
Monday at 3:40pm in 1160

German Club
Sponsored by Caroline Ahearn and Natalie Bartl
Wednesday at 3:30 pm in 2300

German Honor Society
Sponsored by Caroline Ahearn
Wednesday during Homeroom in the ELL Resource Center

Go Green Club
Sponsored by Tatyana Gulak
Wednesday at 3:30 in 2320

Graphic Arts Club
The Graphic Arts Club is open to all students interested in exploring the world of computer art. Create one of a kind artwork, t-shirt designs, greeting cards, calendars, posters, stationary, and more! Students will have access to iMac computers and software such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator in order to work on projects.
Sponsored by Barbara Wismer
First and third Wedesday of each month at 3:30 pm in 1730
Guys and Dolls
Sponsored by Amy Branahl
Tuesday & Thursday at 7:45 pm in 1725

H2O Christian Club
This is a club where students discuss and learn what the Bible says about what our purpose is as humans on this earth and how we were designed to live our lives.  It’s a great time of fellowship that involves singing worship songs, praying, reading, and playing fun games.  Any student is welcome to join!
Sponsored by Ryan Geu
Tuesday at 3:30 in 1160

Hebrew Club
Sponsored by Eva Zussman
Every other Tuesday at 3:45 pm in 1210

Hellenic Club
Sponsored by Bill Papaioannou
Every other Thursday at 3:45 pm in 1210

High Fidelity
Sponsored by Amy Branahl
Tuesday & Thursday at 6:00 pm in Orchestra Room

Hip Hop Club
Sponsored by Phyllis Coleman
Wednesday and Thursday at 3:45 pm in the Student Commons

Homecoming Committee
It is a committee in which students plan Homecoming!
Sponsored by Mary Kate McCarte & Kathie Kajmowicz
Tuesday at 3:30 pm in the Cooking Classrooms

Indo-Pak Club
Sponsored by Tapan Patel
Thursday at 3:45 in 2180

International Relations Council
Sponsored by Jasminka Jukic
Days to be announced at 3:30 pm in 3175

Images Creative Writing Magazine
Sponsored by Lisa Denapoli
Tuesday at 3:30 pm in 1199

Japanese/Anime Club
Sponsored by Dan Gin
Monday at 3:30 pm in 1120

Jazz Band
Sponsored by Ryan Adamson
Tuesday & Thursday at 3:30 pm in the Band Room

Korean Club
Sponsored by Gee Sook Baik
Tuesdayafter school  in 2195

Marching Band
Sponsored by William Koch
Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday at 3:45 pm on the Practice Field

Master Jedi Sci-Fi Club
Sponsored by John Hasemeyer
Thursday at 4:00 pm in 3185

Math Team
Sponsored by Bob Nortillo
Wednesday at 3:30 pm in 3185

Mock Trial
Sponsored by Michael Belleau
Wednesday at 3:45 pm in 3115

Model UN
Sponsored by Matt Wiemer
Wednesday at 3:30 in 2420

NARWHALS (Natural Areas Restoration We Help All Living Species)
The club is for students looking to learn more about natural environments in Illinois and also work to restore those environments to their former state of health and beauty. We have weekly workdays where we work in the prairie here at West, and we have monthly workdays where we work in our adopted site at Harms Woods Forest Preserve.
Sponsored by Tom Jodelka
Tuesday at 3:35 pm in 2420

N.H.S. (National Honor Society)
Sponsored by Stephanie Lau and Dan Gin
Thursday during 4th perod in 1120

Niles West News Newspaper
Sponsored by Evelyn Lauer & Eric Lueder
Monday through Friday during 2nd period in 2155

Orchestra Board
Sponsored by Steven Katz
Wednesday at 3:30 pm in 1705

Peer Leaders
Sponsored by Laurie Shapiro & Dana Kantor
Wednesday during 4th period in 1755

Peer Mediation
Peer Mediators are trained to sit down with other students who are having a dispute to talk about the problem and come up with a solution that is written into a simple contract.  Mediators also train mediators at a local junior high, teach the mediation process to young women from Niger (Expanding Lives), and facilitate anti-bullying workshops.  Mediators promote an inclusive, respectful environment in school.  Membership requires a recommendation and participation in training each fall.  See your counselor if you are interested.
Sponsored by Yvonne Miller & Ann Alegnani
Date and time varies in Student Services

Ping Pong Along
Sponsored by Bill Papaionnou
Every other Wednesday at 3:45 pm in the Cafeteria

Poetry Slam
Sponsored by Paul Bellwoar
Wednesday at 3:30 pm  & Saturday at 9:00 am in 2245

Pop ‘n Rock
Sponsored by David Agee
Wednesday at 3:30 pm in the Band Room

Qur’an Study
Sponsored by Tayyaba Ahmad & Amina Jarad
Tuesday at 3:30 pm in 1430 & Friday at 3:30 pm in 1210

Relay for Life
Sponsored by Rich Costante & Harriet Poulos
Meetings at 3:30 pm in 1100

R.I.O.T. (Researchers and Investigators of Tomorrow)
RIOT is a club designed to allow you to learn the basics of science research and to allow you to investigate and research your own projects!  Whether it’s investigating a crime scene, nanotechnology, chemical reactions, robotics, solar power, or any other scientific problem you’ve wondered about, RIOT will help you investigate it!
Sponsored by Britt Czupryna, Ruth Gleicher, Andy Klamm, and JulieAnn Villa
Wednesday at 3:30 pm in 3315

Rock & Roll Club
Sponsored by Steven Lander
Wednesday at 3:30 pm in 1605

Russian Club
Sponsored by Milena Duric
Every Wednesday at 4:00 pm in 1225

S.A.D.D. (Students Against Destructive Decisions)
Come joins us as we spread awareness and share positive alternatives to many destructive decisions made by teens. Each month we run activities in the lunchroom devoted to a theme as well as go on club trips every other month showing how we can make positive/safe choices for weekends.
Sponsored by Kathie Kajmowicz & M. Heaney
Wednesday at 3:30 pm in 3240

S.A.V.E. (Students Against a Vanishing Environment)
Sponsored by Dan Rusk & Lia Sosa
Tuesday at 3:30 pm in 3185

Scholastic Bowl
Sponsored by Howie Swider & Lia Sosa
Tuesday at 3:30 pm in 3220 (Varsity) & 3230 (Junior Varsity)

Science Olympiad
Sponsored by Elizabeth Ramseyer, Chris Barnett, Susie Lim, Chris Hawker, &  Howie Swider
Wednesday(1st semester only) and every other Thursday at 3:30 pm in 3220 and 3230

Seminars for Scholars
Seminars for Scholars is a student-centered activity devoted to examining big ideas in every arena of life: politics, religion, science, history, philosophy, education, sociology, psychology, and music. During the year, we bring in writers, musicians, historians, lawyers and critics for two-period Seminars for Scholars presentations.  We design innovative ways to raise money for emergency responses to disasters and for Dance Marathon.  The more you participate, the more you influence our goals and activities. Our speaker-sessions and teach-ins take place as in school field trips, but we complete our research and planning entirely on own time.  We also keep a members only blog to increase the dialogue about ideas that spring from our research.  Come out and have fun!
Sponsored by Tamera Jaffe-Notier
Tuesday(officer’s meetings on Wednesday) at 3:30 pm in 1195

Serbian Club
Sponsored by Bob General & Milena Duric
Every other Wednesday at 4:00 pm in 1225

Ski & Snowboard Club
Members plan, organize and attend approximately three ski trips a winter.  In the past, the club has traveled to Cascade Mtn., Devil’s Head, and Chestnut ski areas.  If you like to ski or snowboard this is the club for you!
Sponsored by Marie Grunst & Jennifer Sinnick
Meeting times can be found at https://sites.google.com/a/d219.org/mrs-m-grunst/ski-and-snowboard-club at 3:30 pm in 1501

Spanish Honor Society
Sponsored by David Malatesta
Wednesday at 7:30 am in 2330

Sports Medicine Club
Sponsored by Laura Gorski & Chris Austen
Monday through Friday at 3:23 pm in the Trainer’s Room

Student Government
Sponsored by Jessica Ogulnik and  Matthew Wiemer
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday during 4th period in the Student Activities Conference Room

Student Government: Senior Cabinet
Sponsored by Laurie Shapiro
Thursday for officers & Tuesday for all members during 4th period in 1755

Student Government: Junior Cabinet
Sponsored by Peggy Glaubke
Tuesday & Thursday during 4th period in 2400

Student Government: Sophomore Cabinet
Sponsored by Jennifer Sipiera
Tuesday & Thrusday during 4th period in 3335

Student Government: Freshman Cabinet
Sponsored by
Tuesday & Thursday during 4th period in the Student Activities Conference Room

Theatre Productions (Drama/Crew)
Sponsored by Andrew Sinclair
Monday through Friday at 3:30 pm & Saturday at 10 am in the Auditorium & Black Box Theatre

Thespian Troupe #1714
Sponsored by Andrew Sinclair
Thursday at 3:30 pm in 1745

Tolkien Society
Sponsored by Kaine Osburn
First Monday of every month at 3:30 pm in 2040

Ultimate Club
Sponsored by Bob Nortillo
Wednesday & Friday at 3:45 pm

Urban Exploration
The Urban Exploration Club is for students who enjoy going to the city, exploring new places, and riding on trains! We will embark on journeys to different neighborhoods in Chicago throughout the year and learn how to take public transportation to make our way around.
Sponsored by Barbara Wismer and Jennifer Hahne
Thursday at 3:30 in 1730

Variety Show
Sponsored by George Bravos
Tryout dates to be announced and meets on February 12 of 2012

Wellness Club
The Wellness Club provides opportunities for students to live healthier, more balanced lifestyles.  Our mission is to support and educate students in the many different areas of wellness.  We promote concepts of wellness through special events and functions including: yoga, “Thriller”, cooking classes, ice skating, stress management seminars, charity walks & runs.
Sponsored by Ellen Foley
Thursday at 3:30 pm in 1160

W.H.O. Club (West Helps Others)
The WHO Club is an extra-curricular activity devoted to youth-directed community service.  Our goal is to fulfill the opportunities that arise throughout the year to help anywhere we can.  We try to incorporate teamwork, responsibility, and fun along with our volunteer work.
Sponsored by Andrew Johnson
Every other Thursday at 3:30 pm in 1750

Wild Wolves (Outdoor Club)
Sponsored by Neil Koreman
Thursday at 3:45 pm in 3425

Wolf Pack
Sponsored by Rich Costante
Tuesday and Thursday during Homeroom in the Student Activities Conference Room.

WYSE
Sponsored by Martha Lietz & Matt Fahrenbacher
Monday at 3:30 pm in 3410

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