Edmond North High School

Infobox School
name = Edmond North High School


established = 1994 (Previously known as Edmond Mid-High until 1993)
type = Public high school
principal = Jan Keirns
enrollment = 2,170 (as of 2005-06)
faculty = 109.8 (on FTE basis)
ratio = 19.8
colors = Silver, White, Navy
mascot = Siberian Husky
conference = Metro Athletics Conference
location = 215 W. Danforth Edmond, OK 73003
country = USA
information = 405-340-2875
website = [http://www.edmond.k12.ok.us/north/ School website]

Edmond North High School is located in Edmond, Oklahoma. The school colors are silver, white and navy. The school's mascot is the Siberian Husky.

As of the 2005-06 school year, the school had an enrollment of 2,170 students and 109.8 classroom teachers (on a FTE basis, for a student-teacher ratio of 19.8. [http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=4010590&ID=401059001979 Edmond North High School] , National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed November 6, 2007.]

Edmond North History

Edmond North High School (previously Edmond Mid-High) became a four year high school in 1993. The rapid growth of the community in the early and mid 90's prompted the decision to increase the number of high schools in the district. This allowed for expansion of the school's main building as well as the size and variety of available classes.

The initial graduating class was formed in 1994, the same year they began to accept freshman. This was also the first year they hosted summer school. Edmond Memorial had previously been host, and with a second high school available, a rotation began between the two high schools and would later include Edmond Santa Fe High School which formed in 1997. Fact|date=May 2008

Community expansion continued through the 90's and into the 2000s, prompting Edmond North to further expand the main building. Additional portable classrooms were added, more parking became available, and a track, full size football field and tennis courts were also added.

Awards and recognition

During the 2007-08 school year, Edmond North School was recognized with the Blue Ribbon School Award of Excellence by the United States Department of Education [ [http://www.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/list-2003.pdf U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Schools Program: Schools Recognized 2003 through 2006 (PDF)] , United States Department of Education. Accessed May 11, 2006.] , the highest award an American school can receive; [ [http://www.journalinquirer.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=17475750&BRD=985&PAG=461&dept_id=161556&rfi=6 CIBA cited as one of the best by Education Department] , "Journal Inquirer", November 16, 2006. "The Blue Ribbon award is given only to schools that reach the top 10 percent of their state's testing scores over several years or show significant gains in student achievement. It is considered the highest honor a school can achieve."] [Viers Mill School Wins Blue Ribbon; School Scored High on Statewide Test; "The Washington Post". September 29, 2005 "For their accomplishments, all three schools this month earned the status of Blue Ribbon School, the highest honor the U.S. Education Department can bestow upon a school."]

School programs

* Band
* Chess
* Choir
* Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps
* Orchestra
* Pom and Cheer
* Drama
* Debate
* Language Clubs

Sports Programs

Edmond North competes in class 6A athletically and is a part of the Metro Athletics Conference. Their rivals are Edmond Memorial High School and Edmond Santa Fe High School.

Men

* Baseball (Coach: Rick Nordyke)
* Basketball (Coach: Jeff Tompkins)
* Cross Country (Coach: Kent Douglas)
* Football (Coach: Jeremy Dombek)
* Golf (Coach: Jeff Doherty)
* Soccer (Coach: Chris Waugh)
* Swimming (Coach: Steve Riggs)
* Tennis (Coach: Debra Davis)
* Track and Field (Coach: Kent Douglas)
* Wrestling (Coach: Rick Bollenbach)

Women

* Basketball (Coach: Kevin Korstjens)
* Cross Country (Coach: Kent Douglas)
* Golf (Coach: Hal Mills)
* Soccer (Coach: Jessica Dickerson)
* Softball (Coach: Rick Nordyke)
* Swimming (Coach: Steve Riggs)
* Tennis (Coach: Debra Davis)
* Track and Field (Coach: Kent Douglas)
* Volleyball (Coach: Jessica Dickerson)

Notable alumni

*Kelly Gregg (1976-), nose tackle for the Baltimore Ravens. [Hibbard, Ray. [http://www.edmondlifeandleisure.com/detail.php?143531 "Perception really isn't everything"] , "Edmond Life & Leisure", July 19, 2007. "I had the good fortune of being at a meeting where Edmond's own Kelly Gregg spoke. Gregg is an 8 year NFL veteran that is a two time All State selection from Edmond North High School and named the City's Defensive Player of the Year by the Oklahoman as a senior in 1994."]
*Shannon Miller (1977- ), Olympic Gymnast. Gold and Bronze Medalist in 1992 Olympics and a Gold Medalist at the 1996 Olympics. [Longman, Jere. [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9D0DEED81438F935A25751C1A962958260&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=all "GYMNASTICS: A Gymnast's Toughest Balancing Act; Shannon Miller Juggles School, Social Life and Sports With a New, Mature Assurance"] , "The New York Times", December 16, 1994. Accessed December 13, 2007. "She has insisted on remaining in public school, and administrators at Edmond North High School have accommodated her with a flexible schedule."]

References

External links

* [http://www.edmond.k12.ok.us/north/ Edmond North High School website]
* [http://www.enhshuskyband.com/ Edmond North Husky Band Program]
* [http://www.huskystrings.com/ Edmond North Orchestra (ENO)]
* [http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=4010590&ID=401059001979 Edmond North High School] , National Center for Education Statistics