History teacher Andrew Taylor has created a new club called Social Studies Honors Society. He hopes the new club will showcase the school’s impact on the Grosse Pointe community.

“It is designed to help promote North out into a larger community,” Taylor said. “We’re going to make a club that has some outreach (and) some ambassador programs to get more publicity for our school (about) the same, everyday things that go on.”

Taylor asked several teachers to recommend students in order to kickstart the club before the new school year. Students attended an informational meeting held by Taylor May 10. Junior Ben Sliwinski is one of many who was chosen to be a part of the club.

“It seems like a unique opportunity where I’m able to show off North in the community,” Sliwinski said. “I don’t think any other club can really do that, so I think it would be an interesting opportunity to be able to have.”

Starting next fall, Taylor is giving students the opportunity to sign up for the club. However, there are several requirements to join.

Since the club’s purpose is to inform the community about North, groups of students will be asked to speak in public, interview city council members and observe different teaching styles. Through this, they will experience what it is like to work on a team.  

“I’ll learn communication skills and teamworking skills,” Sliwinski said. “They’re good skills to have for college and for the workplace.”

Taylor agrees. He thinks the club is a great way for students to learn more social studies, journalism and digital seminar skills. Taylor hopes new members are passionate about the club and dedicated to improving the school’s image.

“It benefits students because it makes our community stronger when parents and non-parents recognize what goes on in our high school,” Taylor said. “(Members) should be people who believe in our mission, (which is) to be consistent. We need people to work … (be) responsible and follow through. That’s probably the most important.”