There are many student organizations, clubs and activities available at Noble Street, with many of them offering additional elective credits to scholars. Some operate only during specific times of the year and new groups are always forming. Some of the current clubs and groups are listed below.
Band
Join Mr. Rogowski as part of the Noble Street Band. No experience necessary. Students will attend concerts, and have a chance to perform over the course of the semester.
Churchill Park Mural Project
Join Artist Bruce Noel Mortenson, of Around the Coyote Arts Organization, in designing and painting a mural that will eventually hang in Bucktown’s Churchill Park!
Cooking at Noble
Join Chef in training, Nick Schisler in exploring the world of cooking. Students will learn safety, hands on cooking techniques, and share the foods they make in class. The semester will end with a cooking contest between all students in the class.
Debate Class
Are you outspoken? Are you a critical thinker? Or do you just love a good argument? On the Noble Street Debate Team, we will be developing our skills in critical thinking, research, public speaking, argument construction, advocacy, and conflict resolution. Students will have the opportunity to compete against other Chicago city schools in six debate tournaments.
Digital Video Production
Join professional producer and video editor, Ms. Aybar, to learn the basics of video production when creating a video from start to finish. Students will focus on production from the editor’s point of view and will touch on the process of graphic design, scripting, shooting and project managing.
Girlfriends
Want to connect with other Noble St. girls and have interesting discussions, watch DVD’s, journal, write poetry, do art projects! Here’s a group to explore what’s on your mind and find out what other Noble St. girls are thinking about.
Improvisation and Sketch Comedy
Join Mark Piebenga in exploring the world of improvisation and comedy. Students will learn to improve techniques and then put their new talents to the test in writing material for a short final performance. The class will also have a chance to attend local comedy shows as part of their studies.
Musical Theatre
Learn about the art of musical theatre with Mr. Krumwiede through live performances, films and the study of some of the classical theatre musicals of the last century.
Russian Club
The Russian club meets once a month. Students have the opportunity to enrich their class-work with Russian cultural events around Chicago and at the school.
Theatre Tech Club
For MJROTC students, this class will offer cadets time and space to practice, and prepare for Drill meets and parade appearances.
Theatre Tech Club
Work with Mr. Campbell of Adventure Stage Chicago in learning the technical details of a theatre production. Students will put their skills to use working as a run crew for town hall events and other school performances.
Yoga for Strength and Stress Management
We will be challenging ourselves to become more flexible and powerful in our bodies and minds. Through the use of breathing and yoga techniques we will explore a great way to deal with the tensions and stress of being a high school student.
Woodshop
Join Mr. Welke in the Woodshop to learn the basics of woodworking, and the usage of various tools. Students will undertake a number of small woodworking projects during the semester.