Northwood has a diverse selection of clubs and organizations.
With support from the faculty, parents, and community,
Northwood strives to host a variety of students interests.
Students are encouraged to supplement their educational experience with
membership and involvement in extracurricular activities and organizations.
Listed below is a list of Clubs and Organizations of which you may be a part. This
list is being updated continuously and if you have any specific questions, please call
the school at 318.929.3513.
The cheerleading squad is composed of members whose duty is the promoting of school
spirit, primarily at sporting events. In order to qualify for the cheerleading squad, a
student must be classified a sophomore, junior, or senior; must have and maintain a 2.0
GPA; must have a full year’s experience (in good standing) with band, pep squad, dance
line or flag line. There should be no suspension record for the previous school year.
Selection is based on completion of application and scores from a team of professional
judges. Tryouts are held in the spring. Cheerleading camp is required for approximately
one week during the summer, and practices are held after school for approximately 2-3
hours each day during the school year. Summer practice is announced by the sponsor,
and attendance is mandatory. Freddy the Falcon is considered a part of the cheerleading
squad and is subject to the same rules and guidelines as the cheerleaders. The varsity squad is available for students in
grades 10-12.
The approximate yearly cost is $500.00, excluding fundraisers.
In addition to being a part of the curriculum, ROTC is also an organization composed of
groups with diverse interests. Some of the groups within ROTC include: Color Guard
(male and female), Drill Team, Rifle Team, and the Orienteering Club. Each of these
groups performs as well as participates in competitions. ROTC itself is an organization
whose members volunteer many hours of duty to the school and community. Occasional
fundraisers are also held by the group as a whole. Uniforms are provided by the ROTC
program. ROTC has received the Honor Unit with Distinction Award 15 Consecutive
Years. 9-12 grades; modest lab fee.
Student Council
The Student Council, under the direction of its officers and sponsors, selects, directs, and
executes projects and activities for the student body. As representatives of the students,
council members are expected to maintain a positive working relationship between the
administration and the student body. Diligent work habits, a cooperative attitude, and a
2.5 GPA are necessary for membership in the Student Council. Officers consist of
president, who must be a senior; vice-president, junior or senior; secretary, junior or
senior; treasurer, junior or senior; parliamentarian, junior or senior; chaplain, junior or
senior. Five senators are elected from each sophomore, junior and senior class. Five
at-large senators are then appointed by the elected Student Council. Each homeroom
elects one representative who is responsible for attending meetings and reporting to
his/her class regarding activities. Officers are scheduled in a Student Government class
for one period a day, one semester per year.
Students interested in becoming an officer or senator must make application, be approved
by the administration, and then be elected by a vote of the student body. The entire
student body votes for officers; senators are chosen by their respective classes. 9-12
grades (with above restrictions); dues -$10 T-Shirt fee.
Talon Staff
The yearbook is produced by the Publication I and II classes under the designation of
Talon Staff. Members are responsible for financing, marketing, and producing the school
yearbook. To be on the Talon Staff, a student must be a junior or senior, make
application during the spring semester preceding the year in which the student will be on
staff, and be selected by the advisor.
Qualifications include 2.5 GPA, no more than 5 absences in a semester (on average), and
approval of faculty and administration.
Approximately 15 members are on the staff, including photographer(s) and editor(s).
Publications earns a student one elective credit per year and may not be taken for more
than two credits. 11-12 grades; camp fee and t-shirt required.
Z-Club
The Z-Club, sponsored by the Zonta Club of Shreveport, is a service organization for
young ladies whose purpose is to provide service to the school and community.
Candidates must be sophomore, junior, or senior girls with a 3.0 or better GPA. Each
member is expected to complete a minimum of two service hours each month in the
school or community. Among the projects are a Christmas party for children at David
Raines Center and the Salvation Army Toy Drive. Meetings are held monthly. 10-12
grades; dues: $5.00 per year, T-shirt is optional.
Pep Squad is dedicated to promoting school spirit, primarily by attending and performing
at athletic events, pep rallies, and other school-sponsored activities. To qualify for and
remain in pep squad, a student must maintain a 2.0 GPA and have no serious disciplinary
record for the previous school year. Practices are held each day after school during most
of the school year. Attendance is required during all football games, and on a rotation
basis, at other athletic events. 9-12 grades; approximate yearly cost (excluding
fundraisers): $250.00, (which includes cost of uniform).
Quill & Scroll
Quill and Scroll is national honorary journalistic society which recognizes excellence in
the field of journalism. Candidates are selected from a school publication upon
completing at least one year on the publication staff of either the yearbook or newspaper.
They are nominated by the adviser of the publication based on superior work. Upon
acceptance, the student must submit an initiation fee for pin and newsletter. Membership
is considered lifetime. 11-12 grades; dues $12.00 (includes initiation fee).
