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ACADEMIC TEAM
There are three Academic Teams at NCC: The Varsity team, the Junior
Varsity team and the Freshman team. Competition begins in September and
students participate throughout the school year including tournaments. Mr.
Tim Schaffer is the sponsor of all three teams.
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MATHLETES
Students who enjoy math have the opportunity to
participate in a local and national math competition including the John
O'Bryan Competition.
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THE UPPER ROOM
This past July 2008, during the Church’s World Youth Day Celebration in
Sydney, Australia, Pope Benedict XVI called on "young people ‘from every
nation under heaven’ (cf. Acts 2:5),"… to… "be a new Upper Room…letting
the fire of God’s love descend to fill your hearts, unite you ever more
fully to the Lord and his Church, and send you forth, a new generation of
apostles, to bring the world to Christ!" Charged with this mission (and
formed from the group formerly known as DIRT - Discussing Inspiring
Readings in Theology), The Upper Room seeks to serve the entire NCCHS
student body, with dynamic worship, fellowship, and service, all in the
name of growing in closer union with Jesus Christ, and bringing Him out
into the world.
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THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT
ASSOCIATION
Student Government Association at NCC is led by Mr. Kevan Brown and
Mrs. Nicole Sealy. It is the link between the students and the
administration. SGA’s job is to be the voice of the student body and to
lead and promote the school. SGA sponsors several student committees,
dances, spirit days, and pep rallies. The group also assists with Open
House, the Mentor Program and more.

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CULINARY CLUB
The Culinary Club
is an extracurricular group where students can learn the basics
of cooking in the kitchen, learn to create culinary dishes and menus, and extend
their culinary interests into the real world with visits to local restaurants or
culinary attractions as well as opportunities to practice their culinary skills
at school events. The Culinary Club hopes to instill a greater understanding of
the world of food, develop positive attitudes, foster strong leadership and
management skills and develop communication – all vital skills in nearly every
field of work. Mr. Beiting is the top chef of the club!

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PEP CLUB
The NCC Pep Club is open to all students. This group promotes school
spirit by encouraging attendance at school-sponsored events. Some of their
activities include selecting theme nights for particular games, organizing
caravans, planning contests, and pep rallies.

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STUDENT AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
The Student Ambassador Program is composed of students who assist the
Development Office with recruitment activities in our grade schools. These
events include 8th grade
visits to NCC, NCC visits to district schools and the NCC Open House.
Student Ambassadors are also asked to assist with the Alumni Phoning for
Annual Appeal follow-up. Teachers recommend students who they feel are
comfortable speaking in group settings. Names are passed on to Mrs. Tessy
Krebs and Mrs. Mary Ciafardini in the Development Office.

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STUDENT NEWSPAPER
The school newspaper, The Hilltopper, is open to all classes and every
student is welcome to join. What makes our newspaper unique is the
ability of our students to write on a topic that interests them. The
focus of this year's newspaper is to make the student body aware of the
world around them and to let them be heard within the school community.
The advisor for the newspaper is Mr. Kevan Brown.

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MOCK TRIAL
Mock Trial provides the opportunity for students to experience what
it’s like to be in a court of law and to experience what it is like to be
on both sides of a case. It provides an opportunity for the students to
organize a case from both the prosecution and defense and compete on a
state level. Mr. Bill Morgan is the moderator for Mock Trial.

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STUDENTS FOR LIFE
Mr. Ron Auteri coordinates the Students For Life Group. Students will
be exposed to various pro-life issues ranging from abortion to euthanasia.
It is hoped that they will develop a deeper respect for human life from
the moment of conception to natural death. We try to achieve this goal
through emphasis on prayer, sacraments, education, and involvement in
activities. Students are also given the opportunity each year to
participate in the March For Life and travel to Washington, D.C.

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YEARBOOK
The maestro of memories, Mr. Mark Patterson heads up a talented
yearbook staff whose sole purpose is to bring the school year to life in
the pages of
Reflections. The staff uses Photoshop,
Illustrator, InDesign, and a lot of heart to have those memories come
sweeping back through time. The yearbook is a production within the Design
Classes.
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CHOIR/LITURGY GROUP/MUSICIANS
This group is open to all students who are interested throughout the
school year to participate in school liturgies, etc. Deacon Jerry Franzen,
Mr. Gary Devoto and Mrs. Therese Blank coordinate details for school
masses and Choir. Church choir does outreach activities by singing at
local schools, parishes, and other community agencies.

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NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
To be eligible for membership for National Honor Society (NHS), the
candidate must be a member of the Sophomore or Junior class. Also, they
must have been in attendance at NCC for a least one Trimester, and they
must meet the minimum grade point average. Once this criterion has been
met, students are considered candidates to the program. Membership is an
honor bestowed upon a student. Selection is by a majority vote by a
faculty committee and is based on outstanding scholarship, character,
leadership. Mr. Bill Stamm oversee the process
of NHS.

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NCC BLOOD DRIVE COMMITTEE
The Blood Drive Committee works in conjunction with Hoxworth Blood
Center to host donor drives three to four times per year. NCC is proud to
give back to the community in this capacity. It has been ranked in the top
three in high schools in Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky year after
year for the large number of donors recruited for this event. We hope to
continue this tradition. Ms. Beth Schuck is the contact person for the
Blood Drive Committee.

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NCC DRAMA CLUB
The NCC Drama Club gives students an understanding of theatre and
allows them an opportunity to express themselves through fine arts.
Performance opportunities are a wonderful way to assist with
self-confidence and self esteem. Students may choose to be a part of the
Drama Club without being on the school play. There are typically just as
many students helping off the stage as actors on the stage. NCC is
dedicated to the total drama experience of learning, commitment, and
theatre. Mr. Kevan Brown is the Drama Club Faculty Advisor.

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BOWLING CLUB TEAM
Mrs. Jenny Mertle is the moderator for the NCC Bowling Club Team.
Walt’s Center Lanes is the sponsor of the team. The NCC Bowling Club
competes against 15 other school teams from Northern Kentucky. A
Conference Championship and a State Tournament is held each year. There is
a limit of ten boys and ten girls who can be listed on the roster. In
October, tryouts are held for the bowling team and sessions begin in mid
November for a twelve-week session. Practices are held after school on
Monday and matches are on Thursday. Team members are required to pay a
membership fee of $35.00.

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BIOLOGY
CLUB
The goal of the Biology Club is to make science less intimidating and
more fun. We offer learning opportunities that will go beyond the
classroom, and explore careers in science. Several guest speakers and
field trips will be available throughout the year. In the past we have
traveled to Costa Rica and hope to also travel to Belize in the near
future to study their unique ecosystems. Membership is open to all
students and the club is moderated by Mr. Bill Stamm.

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John Paul II Catholic Foresters Court
NCC partners with
Catholic Order of Foresters (COF)
NCC John Paul II - Court #2517
Briefly defined, the purpose is to provide various
monthly opportunities for students and/or families to participate
in sponsored events that are religious, educational, or outreach
in nature. Through the COF matching funds program, NCC will
benefit by receiving ongoing additional funds for academic
purposes. Funds are based on enrollment and membership attendance
at COF sponsored events.
Please
visit the
COF
website and click on the Pathways menu item. Our contact
through COF is Mr. Chris Dillon and he can be reached at (859)
746-9110 or feel free to contact the NCC Development Office. The
yearly membership dues per individual is between $15 - $25 and all
age groups are encouraged to become a member of the NCC John Paul
II COF Court. Membership application forms can be
downloaded here.
TRAVEL ACCIDENT INSURANCE
MEMBERSHIP INSURANCE APPLICATION
If your child is already a
member of another COF Court, please email Peggy Piccola at
pepiccola@ncchs.com with
the Court # and Roster #. They do not need to transfer to NCC’s
Court. NCC will benefit by them “signing in” at our event. We
have already held two events that where supplemented by the COF.
Please consider enrolling your child in Catholic Order of
Foresters. Our school as well as your child will benefit!
Contact Chris Dillon at 859-746-9110 or Peggy Piccola with
questions.
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