Del City High School
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Del City High School is the only public high school located in Del City, Oklahoma
and one of three high schools in the Mid-Del School District
. The high school first opened in 1953. According to GreatSchools.org, the high school rates above Midwest City High School and is rated below Carl Albert High School which are the other two high Schools in the district. The school serves approximately 1,200 students. About a third of graduating students attend a four-year college.
To graduate, students must take a total of 27 classes. Students take four classes each of language arts, mathematics, and social studies. They are required to take three science classes, two fine arts classes, two foreign language or computer technology classes and a physical education class.
, the high school marketing organization.
and NASC and attends the OASC State Convention and two District 9 Workshops yearly.
DC NHS hosts Del City's WILD Week (Willing Individuals Leading with Determination).
Del City High School’s NJROTC unit, called Eagle Company, was created in the Fall of 1994.
NJROTC is a multi-disciplinary curriculum encompassing leadership, citizenship, health, study skills, history, meteorology, astronomy, oceanography, navigation, current events, military drill, physical fitness and fun. In addition to the academics, students are given opportunities to assume various responsibilities within the unit as squad or platoon leaders. The unit hosts four drill teams, a Color (Honor) Guard, Marksmanship, Athletic and Academic teams. The academic teams have consistently been ranked in the top fifty of the nation, competing against over 3000 NJROTC teams world-wide. The Color Guards have appeared around the state at numerous civic and military functions. The cadets perform at community service functions and fund raisers, and were awarded the Volunteer Organization of the Year award by the American Red Cross, the Distinguished Unit award, and Unit Achievement awards by the Navy. The cadets have raised thousands of dollars for the Special Olympics, provided holiday meals to the less fortunate, and provided monetary and physical assistance to disaster (tornado/flooding) victims throughout the years.
On November 19, 2010, a number of other students from the school contacted News 9 after the hundreds of threatening phone calls and e-mails the school district had received every day from gay rights supporters, Hannah Tatom, the Del City High School student body president says "It's a completely open place. Everyone is themselves there, As a student body leader I see what goes on among students and interactions between the administration and students gay and straight." Tatom along with many others who have contacted News 9, say their school's administration doesn't discriminate against gay students. Tatom also says she believes this isn't about sexual orientation whatsoever, that its about bad behavior and Mid-Del District rules. The student who had been removed admitted that she and the others have been in trouble in the past, but that they're ready to go back and make things right.
However the school district
has said they will investigate any accusation made against employees and as a result of News 9's previous story, will be contacting the girls to thoroughly investigate their claims of discrimination. The school district says by law it can't comment on the allegations being made against them.
Del City, Oklahoma
Del City is a city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States, and a part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. The population was 21,332 at the 2010 census....
and one of three high schools in the Mid-Del School District
Mid-Del School District
The Mid-Del School District is a school district based in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, encompassing schools in Midwest City, Del City, and Oklahoma City. It includes Tinker Elementary School, which is located on Tinker Air Force Base...
. The high school first opened in 1953. According to GreatSchools.org, the high school rates above Midwest City High School and is rated below Carl Albert High School which are the other two high Schools in the district. The school serves approximately 1,200 students. About a third of graduating students attend a four-year college.
Curriculum
Curriculum taught at Del City High is governed by state-mandated requirements for graduation. Subjects taught are physical education, Spanish, French, biology, chemistry, physics, business, general education, social studies, English, mathematics, career and technology, and the fine arts.To graduate, students must take a total of 27 classes. Students take four classes each of language arts, mathematics, and social studies. They are required to take three science classes, two fine arts classes, two foreign language or computer technology classes and a physical education class.
Sports
Del City High School students participate in baseball, cross country, softball, track, basketball, football, swimming, volleyball, golf, soccer, tennis, and wrestling.Basketball
In 2009, the girls' basketball team made their fourth appearance in the 6A State Tournament going on to win the 6A State Championship for their first ever State Championship.Football
The Del City Eagles have one championship which they won in 1976. On September 4, 2009 Del City Eagles beat (their Sooner Road Rivals) The Midwest City Bombers for the first time since 2002 with a final score of 27-15.DECA
DCHS has a chapter of DECADECA (organization)
DECA, also known as Collegiate DECA on the college level) is an international association of students and teachers of marketing, management and entrepreneurship in business, finance, hospitality, and marketing sales and service . DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing,...
, the high school marketing organization.
Student Council
DC Student Council is responsible a number of activities with the school and community. DCHS StuCo is an active member of the OASCOklahoma Association of Student Councils
Oklahoma Association of Student Councils is an educational, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide educational leadership training and opportunities for students and sponsors of member schools...
and NASC and attends the OASC State Convention and two District 9 Workshops yearly.
National Honor Society
Established to recognize outstanding high school level students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character.DC NHS hosts Del City's WILD Week (Willing Individuals Leading with Determination).
Band
The Del City High School Band program consists of the "Pride of Del City" marching band, concert band, two jazz bands, drumline, winterguard, and an athletic pep band. The band is active in the community and the state, doing over 50 performances throughout the school year. There are now two full jazz bands.Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC)
The purpose of NJROTC is to teach cadets basic military skills, military history, leadership skills/techniques, and discipline.Del City High School’s NJROTC unit, called Eagle Company, was created in the Fall of 1994.
NJROTC is a multi-disciplinary curriculum encompassing leadership, citizenship, health, study skills, history, meteorology, astronomy, oceanography, navigation, current events, military drill, physical fitness and fun. In addition to the academics, students are given opportunities to assume various responsibilities within the unit as squad or platoon leaders. The unit hosts four drill teams, a Color (Honor) Guard, Marksmanship, Athletic and Academic teams. The academic teams have consistently been ranked in the top fifty of the nation, competing against over 3000 NJROTC teams world-wide. The Color Guards have appeared around the state at numerous civic and military functions. The cadets perform at community service functions and fund raisers, and were awarded the Volunteer Organization of the Year award by the American Red Cross, the Distinguished Unit award, and Unit Achievement awards by the Navy. The cadets have raised thousands of dollars for the Special Olympics, provided holiday meals to the less fortunate, and provided monetary and physical assistance to disaster (tornado/flooding) victims throughout the years.
Controversy
On November 15, 2010, The Advocate reported that a Del City High School student was kicked out of the school and barred from graduating after it was discovered that the young woman was a lesbian. It was further by News 9 reported that McKenzie's girlfriend, Kelsey Hicks, 17, who had dropped out of Del City High School, was barred from returning to that school to graduate because of her sexual orientation.On November 19, 2010, a number of other students from the school contacted News 9 after the hundreds of threatening phone calls and e-mails the school district had received every day from gay rights supporters, Hannah Tatom, the Del City High School student body president says "It's a completely open place. Everyone is themselves there, As a student body leader I see what goes on among students and interactions between the administration and students gay and straight." Tatom along with many others who have contacted News 9, say their school's administration doesn't discriminate against gay students. Tatom also says she believes this isn't about sexual orientation whatsoever, that its about bad behavior and Mid-Del District rules. The student who had been removed admitted that she and the others have been in trouble in the past, but that they're ready to go back and make things right.
However the school district
Mid-Del School District
The Mid-Del School District is a school district based in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, encompassing schools in Midwest City, Del City, and Oklahoma City. It includes Tinker Elementary School, which is located on Tinker Air Force Base...
has said they will investigate any accusation made against employees and as a result of News 9's previous story, will be contacting the girls to thoroughly investigate their claims of discrimination. The school district says by law it can't comment on the allegations being made against them.
Notable alumni
- Nick BlackburnNick BlackburnRobert Nicholas Blackburn is a Major League Baseball pitcher in the Minnesota Twins system. He graduated from Del City High School in Del City, Oklahoma. He attended Seminole State College. The 6-4, 227 pound right-hander was originally drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 34th round of the...
, MLB player, a starting pitcher for the Minnesota Twins. - Clark JolleyClark JolleyClark Jolley is a Republican United States politician from the U.S. state of Oklahoma and is an Assistant Majority Floor Leader of the Oklahoma Senate....
(1988) Oklahoma State Senator. - Scott InmanScott Inman (Oklahoma politician)Scott Inman is a Democratic politician from U.S. state of Oklahoma. He serves in the Oklahoma House of Representatives as the Minority Leaderand District 94 State Representative...
(1997) Oklahoma House of Representatives, Leader designate of the minority party of the Oklahoma House of RepresentativesOklahoma House of RepresentativesThe Oklahoma House of Representatives is the lower house of the Oklahoma Legislature, the legislative body of the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Its members are responsible for introducing and voting on bills and resolutions, providing legislative oversight for state agencies, and helping to craft the...
effective 2010. - Bob KalsuBob KalsuJames Robert "Bob" Kalsu was an All-American tackle at the University of Oklahoma and an eighth-round draft pick by the Buffalo Bills of the American Football League in 1968....
(1963), All-American tackle at the University of OklahomaUniversity of OklahomaThe University of Oklahoma is a coeducational public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. Founded in 1890, it existed in Oklahoma Territory near Indian Territory for 17 years before the two became the state of Oklahoma. the university had 29,931 students enrolled, most located at its...
, drafted by the Buffalo BillsBuffalo BillsThe Buffalo Bills are a professional football team based in Buffalo, New York. They are currently members of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
; Robert Kalsu Stadium is named in his honor. - Josh ScobeyJosh ScobeyJoshua Payne Scobey is an American football running back and kick returner who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the sixth round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Kansas State...
(1997) NFL player, is currently playing for Las Vegas LocomotivesLas Vegas LocomotivesThe Las Vegas Locomotives are a professional American football team based in Las Vegas, Nevada who play in the United Football League. The team plays its home games in Sam Boyd Stadium, home field for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Jim Fassel is the franchise's head coach, president, and...
football team. - John SmithJohn Smith (wrestler)John William Smith is a successful college wrestler, 6-time World Champion, 2-time Olympic Games champion, and is currently the head coach of wrestling at Oklahoma State University.-High school career:...
(1983), college wrestler, 4-time World Champion, 2-time Olympic Games champion, is currently head wrestling coach at Oklahoma State University.