Clubs & Competitions
Beta Club
A service organization for 9th-12th graders; based on academic performance.
Sponsored by Mrs. Jane Morgan.
Literary
Coordinators: Mrs. Danielle Williams and Miss. Bonnie Brown
Literary Events:
- One-Act Play
- Spring Musical
- National Extemporaneous Speaking
- International Extemporaneous Speaking
- Dramatic Oral Interpretation
- Humorous Oral Interpretation
- Essay – Argumentative (Boys)
- Essay – Argumentative (Girls)
- Essay – Personal
- Trio (Girls)
- Solo (Girls)
- Solo (Boys)
- Quartet (Boys)
- Spelling
- Piano
- Robotics
- Chess
- Quiz Bowl
Annual Events
NGA Prom:
The NGA Prom is held in the spring and this for students in grades 9-12. The Prom is sponsored by the Junior Class and each class sponsors fundraisers during the middle and high school years to raise money to pay for the Prom.
Spirit Week:
During Homecoming week, each day is given a theme day and activities are sponsored which support each theme. The NGA cheerleaders plan the week and the seniors select the themes.
School Field Day:
A Field Day is scheduled in May for All grades. A variety of games and activities are planned for the students. The focus of the day is experiential in nature, rather than competitive. Parents and friends are encouraged to attend.
Washington, D.C. Trip
Youth Leadership Greene (10th Grade)
Chick Fil-A Leader Academy (12th Grade)
Other Events
Duke University 7th Grade Talent Search
Duke University sponsors a 7th grade Talent Search. The purpose of the 7th Grade Talent Search is to assist young people with excellent mathematical or verbal aptitude by providing them with information about their abilities and then introducing them to a network of services and programs available.
The Talent Search identifies academically talented 7th-graders based on standardized test scores achieved while attending elementary or early middle school. Candidates are identified and invited to complete either the SAT I: Reasoning Test or the ACT Assessment college entrance examinations. TIP then provides the participants with comparative information concerning their academic abilities and resources for unique educational opportunities.
Students are identified in September of their 7th grade year and must score in the 95th% on the national norms of a standardized achievement test, aptitude or mental ability test in an approved subtest category. Duke University sends information to NGA in September, and this information is forwarded to parents of students who are eligible to participate. For more information go to the website www.tip.duke.edu.