John W. North High School
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John W. North High School is a distinguished International Baccalaureate high school in Riverside, California
, part of the Riverside Unified School District
, and the home of the Huskies and the 1995 Division 4 CIF Football Champions. In 2006 and 2007 the North football team won back-to-back CIF Division II Football championships. North is also known for having an elite track & field team boasting over 20 Division titles and a baseball team won the 2011 CIF-SS championship.
. North has a mother school in China. In 2010, the California Court of Appeals Fourth District, Division 2 visited the school in an educational experience and as an outreach to young people. The Court heard two appeals in the school's theater.
(API) Statewide Rank, on a scale of 1 to 10, North ranked 7. The same year, in the API Similar Schools Rank, North ranked 10. As of 2010, the school is rated 7 out of 10 overall.
North's award-winning yearbook, the Aurora, received the National Yearbook Pacemaker Award
in 2005, the highest honor given to a high school yearbook by NSPA
. They won tenth place at the Spring 2008 JEA Conference in Anaheim. Also, North's newspaper, The North Star, has won numerous national awards for the quality of its competitive issues and website. The North Star won third place in the 2006 Spring JEA/NSPA conference and won tenth place in 2007.
The school's Mock Trial
has won first place in Riverside County in 1986, 1989, and 2000. The North Mock Trial team won second place in the 2000 California State Mock Trial competition.
Clubs/Activities:
In 2002, the Blue Star Regiment won the first SCSBOA 5A Championships. In 2003, they retained their title with their second consecutive first-place victory. Since their inception, BSR has won numerous sweepstakes awards at fall competitions, including in SCSBOA, WBA, and BOA. They have also performed with the RCC Marching Tigers and marched in the Pasadena Rose Parade. The BSR Drill Team took 1st in the 2006 United Spirit Association National Championships in Florida. Under the direction of Adam Kehl, the Blue Star Regiment is regarded by many as the among the top marching bands in Southern California, with a reputation of excellence, discipline, hard-work, class, and California pride. In 2009, the BSR had the opportunity to perform in Jiangmen, China.
Since opening in 1965, the North High Instrumental Music program has had 11 directors and has trained many fine musicians. Initially, the program began with only a Concert and Pep Band program under Sam Terry's directorship. In 1968, George Brooks took over the band and founded the first marching band. In the 1970s, the Mitchell brothers, John and Alan, were successful in developing strong concert, jazz, and parade bands with tall flag and drill team units.
In the fall of 1979, the marching band went through a significant change under the new leadership of band director Gary Locke. He changed the look of the North High marching band from a traditional show style to a more modern combination of the new drum and bugle corps style. It was at this point in its history that the Blue Star Regiment was born and rapidly became successful in both competition and in entertainment. Eventually, Mr. and Mrs. Locke left North High to become the directors at RCC, where they presently teach.
During the tenure of Charles Craig, the BSR attempted a modern show that was a foreshadowing of the modern BSR. Mr. Craig took the BSR to its first Fiesta Bowl appearance, but was soon recruited away by another district that same year. Dale Leaman stepped in during the interim and turned down the directorship at the end of the year, refusing to work with a program that he could not redirect. Perry Hall, the BSR percussion advisor, was offered the job as the new director after a chaotic year. Mr. Hall quickly brought the BSR back to prominence by focusing on going "Back to Basics" with solidly-build and well-executed shows that featured all of BSR's groups. Mr. Hall's tenure is generally regarded as the most consistently successful period in the program's history with the BSR winning many championships, the Concert Band receiving superior ratings and the Drill Team continuing its dominance in Southern California. After four successful years, Mr. Hall was recruited away by another program.
Mike Hipp, the BSR brass instructor, became the next director, and held the position for three years. The BSRIMA, having adopted a new policy of support and non-interference in the creation of the shows, supported the marching program without reservation during this time. Under Mr. Hipp's tenure, BSR developed new numbers and their shows became increasingly more modern. The concert programs, however, suffered setbacks because of the lack of support. After later suffering setbacks with the marching band, Mr. Hipp also left for another school.
The next director was Pete Jackson who spend 12 years at North focusing the music program on providing numerous opportunities for students to become well-rounded performers. For example, the percussionists now participate fully in all concert and marching activities. The Concert Program now has a Wind Symphony, as well as a Concert Band, and the BSR's competitive field shows have earned a top 15 rankings from 1992 through 1997.
In 2001 the Drill Team won a Miss Drill Team USA title in the small dance category, garnering them an invitation to the Miss Drill Team International Competition held in Adelaide, Australia. The drill team has traveled to Japan for competition and returned with a world title. And, under the direction of Christine Schive, the drill team now includes all members, instead of a select few. The Color Guard has also been highly successful, winning a gold medal in 1994 and expanding its membership as well.
In 2004, Adam Kehl was appointed BSR band director, kicking off five innovative and ground-breaking years, with BSR presenting cutting-edge field shows in the Western Band Association and expansion of BSR's subprograms and creation of the Measure B Project and Synergy groups. In two years, the winter guard progressed from WGASC Regional AA to Open Class. And, as a highlight of the era, in 2009, the Blue Star Regiment embarked on a 12-day adventure in China.
In 2011, the BSR has come once again under the direction of Pete Jackson. Although facing new changes with the transitioning of leadership from Adam Kehl, the band's history of excellence gives every indication of continuing with its current crop of musicians and performers.
The program took off when Charles Leathers, a former hurdler himself, became the head coach in the early 1990s. In 1995 Joanna Hayes
graduated john W. North with school records in the 100m and 300m Hurdles with times of 13.45 and 41.20. She came back from the CIF California State Meet
with gold as well as running with the 4x 100m and 4x 400m teams with state winning teams of 47.18 and 3:46.16. She would later become the 2004 Olympic Gold Medal Winner in Athens in the 100m Hurdles and credits his coaching to the root of her success. Another prolific runner under Leathers was Nicole Hoxie. A sophomore during Hayes' last year, Hoxie would go on to finish the 1997 State Meet with the fastest women's time in the 100m hurdles, an incredible time of 13.35, and become a two-time champion. She also won gold with her 4x400m team and a super-fast 300m hurdles time of 42.66. Hoxie went on to run successfully for the Texas Longhorns. The arrival of Nicole Denby also furthered the dominance of North's women's team. As a hurdler, Denby set more records: a school record of 13.20 seconds for 100m hurdles in 2000 and a best time of 41.53 in the 300m, which put her barely behind Hayes. Other strong women athletes at North included Keiana Shannon, April Holliverse, Chaunte Howard, Ashlee Brown, Domenique Manning, Lorainne King, Tanika Ward, Gayle Hunter, Kiersten Kirkland, Frances Chase-Dunn, and Marjani Maldonado. Together these athletes amassed 12 CIF titles and 4 State titles, including back-to-back wins in 2006 and 2007.
The men's teams were also strong under Coach Leathers. In 2006 they won the boys' State title. In 2007, the 4x400m team took second in the State final; losing only to Long Beach Poly due to a dropped baton on the last handoff. Despite this second-place finish, track stars as Reggie Wyatt
, Ennis Jones, Nevin Gutierrez, and Tommy Curry still shone bright. At 41.12 seconds, North High holds the fastest 100m time in Riverside County. Guitierrez currently holds the 400m North record with 46.79 seconds. And, in 2009, Dante Holland broke the 800m school record running it in 1:53.42 and making it to State.
Under his tenure, Leathers coached both the boys' and girls' teams to back-to-back CIF championships, placing North among only seven schools to do so. Since these heady successes, Coach Leather's command of the Huskies has come to an end and the team's prestige has slowly faded. Most recently, Dante was the only participating member of the North High squad going to State. Nevertheless, as a testiment to Leather's leadership, all of his athletes went on to go to college and became successful individuals.
Yet even with Leather's departure, hope springs eternal for North High. Former North runner, Nicole Hoxie, has taken over the Head Coach position and is now leading a new and young group of athletes. She hopes to bring back that old magic she experienced that made J-Dub so special. Coaches Roberts (jumps), Washington (throws), Green (sprints), Alvarez (distance), and Licursi (sprints) are all excited for the 2011 season and eager to prove that North is ready to reclaim its former glory.
Riverside, California
Riverside is a city in Riverside County, California, United States, and the county seat of the eponymous county. Named for its location beside the Santa Ana River, it is the largest city in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metropolitan area of Southern California, 4th largest inland California...
, part of the Riverside Unified School District
Riverside Unified School District
Riverside Unified School District is a school district headquartered in Riverside, California, United States. The district serves a large portion of Riverside as well as unincorporated areas of Highgrove and Woodcrest in Riverside County....
, and the home of the Huskies and the 1995 Division 4 CIF Football Champions. In 2006 and 2007 the North football team won back-to-back CIF Division II Football championships. North is also known for having an elite track & field team boasting over 20 Division titles and a baseball team won the 2011 CIF-SS championship.
History
John Wesley North High School was established in 1965 and named after the founder of Riverside, John W. NorthJohn W. North
John Wesley North was a 19th century pioneer American statesman of national reputation. He is the founder of the cities of Northfield, Minnesota, and of Riverside, California, where John W. North High School and the John W. North Water Treatment Plant are named after him...
. North has a mother school in China. In 2010, the California Court of Appeals Fourth District, Division 2 visited the school in an educational experience and as an outreach to young people. The Court heard two appeals in the school's theater.
Demographics
North has a diverse student body: 20.3% Caucasian, 55.3% Latino, 16.4% black, 7.5% Asian, and 0.5% all other ethnicities. Many second languages are also spoken here, including: Spanish, Arabic, French, German, Korean, Mandarin, Punjabi, Russian, Tagalog, Urdu, Chinese, Tongan, Samoan, and Vietnamese. Average class size is 29 students.International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement
In 1987, John W. North High School became only the nineteenth California high school admitted into the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. Though less than 10% of its students achieve the IB Diploma, North High is one of the few schools in California that awards the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma and Certificate to students.Advanced Placement
North is host to many Advanced Placement (AP) classes. It ranks in the top tenth percentile of students, out of all other California high schools, that pass AP/IB examinations.- AP BiologyAP BiologyIn the United States, Advanced Placement Biology , is a course and examination offered by the College Board to high school students as an opportunity to earn placement credit for a college-level biology course....
- AP Physics C: MechanicsAP Physics C: MechanicsAP Physics C: Mechanics is an Advanced Placement science course that studies Newtonian mechanics. Methods of calculus are used wherever appropriate in formulating physical principles and in applying them to physical problems which is why most schools recommend that the student have completed or be...
- AP PsychologyAP PsychologyThe Advanced Placement Psychology course and corresponding exam is part of the College Board's Advanced Placement Program. This course is tailored for students interested in the field of psychology and as an opportunity to earn placement credit or exemption from a college-level psychology course...
- AP English LiteratureAP English Literature and CompositionAdvanced Placement English Literature and Composition is a course and examination offered by the College Board as part of the Advanced Placement Program.-The Course:This course is designated for motivated students with a command of standard English, an...
- AP FrenchAP French LanguageAdvanced Placement French Language and Culture is a course offered by the College Board to high school students in the United States as an opportunity to earn placement credit for a college-level French course...
- AP SpanishAP Spanish LanguageAdvanced Placement Spanish Language is a course and examination offered by the College Board as part of the Advanced Placement Program.-The course:...
- AP Calculus ABAP CalculusAdvanced Placement Calculus is used to indicate one of two distinct Advanced Placement courses and examinations offered by the College Board, AP Calculus AB and AP Calculus BC....
- AP StatisticsAP StatisticsAdvanced Placement Statistics is a college-level high school statistics course offered in the United States through the College Board's Advanced Placement program...
- AP Studio ArtAP Studio ArtAP Studio Art is a series of Advanced Placement Courses divided into three different categories: AP Studio Art Drawing, AP Studio Art 2D, and AP Studio Art 3D.-The portfolio:...
- AP US HistoryAP United States HistoryAdvanced Placement United States History is a course and examination offered by the College Board as part of the Advanced Placement Program...
- AP European HistoryAP European HistoryAdvanced Placement European History is a course and examination offered by the College Board through the Advanced Placement Program...
- AP U.S. Government & Politics
- AP EconomicsAP EconomicsAdvanced Placement Economics consists of two, separate examinations that are offered as part of the College Board's Advanced Placement Program.*AP Macroeconomics*AP Microeconomics...
- AP Chinese
Academics
In the 2005 Academic Performance IndexAcademic Performance Index
The Academic Performance Index is a measurement of academic performance and progress of individual schools in California, United States. It is one of the main components of the Public Schools Accountability Act passed by the California legislature in 1999...
(API) Statewide Rank, on a scale of 1 to 10, North ranked 7. The same year, in the API Similar Schools Rank, North ranked 10. As of 2010, the school is rated 7 out of 10 overall.
Extracurricular activities
North is home to many clubs and activities. This includes the "Advancement Via Individual Determination" (AVID) program which is designed to help motivate financially disadvantaged kids into college. North also has a number of academies: the Education and Human Services Academy, the Law and Protective Services Academy, and the Global Business Information and Technology Academy. It is also home to the Blue Star Regiment (BSR), North's marching band.North's award-winning yearbook, the Aurora, received the National Yearbook Pacemaker Award
National Pacemaker Awards
The National Pacemaker Awards are awards for excellence in American student journalism, given annually since 1927. The awards are generally considered to be the highest national honors in their field, and are unofficially known as the "Pulitzer Prizes of student journalism."The National Scholastic...
in 2005, the highest honor given to a high school yearbook by NSPA
National Scholastic Press Association
The National Scholastic Press Association is a nonprofit organization founded in 1921 for high school and secondary school publications in the United States. The association is membership-based and annually hosts high school journalism conventions across the country...
. They won tenth place at the Spring 2008 JEA Conference in Anaheim. Also, North's newspaper, The North Star, has won numerous national awards for the quality of its competitive issues and website. The North Star won third place in the 2006 Spring JEA/NSPA conference and won tenth place in 2007.
The school's Mock Trial
Mock trial
A Mock Trial is an act or imitation trial. It is similar to a moot court, but mock trials simulate lower-court trials, while moot court simulates appellate court hearings. Attorneys preparing for a real trial might use a mock trial consisting of volunteers as role players to test theories or...
has won first place in Riverside County in 1986, 1989, and 2000. The North Mock Trial team won second place in the 2000 California State Mock Trial competition.
Clubs/Activities:
- United Student League - Student Council
- Academic Decathlon
- Animal Rights Club
- Anime Club - Students interested in AnimeAnimeis the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
- Asian Student Union - Dedicated to teaching and exploring Asian culture. Current President: Diana Wang
- Aurora - School yearbook
- B.A.S.I.C. - A club of Christian fellowship
- Best BuddiesBest Buddies InternationalBest Buddies International is a nonprofit 501 organization. It consists of volunteers that attempt to create opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities ....
- Between the Lines - Book Club
- Black Student Union - Dedicated to teaching and exploring African-American culture
- Blue Star Regiment - School Marching Band
- California Scholarship FederationCalifornia Scholarship FederationThe California Scholarship Federation, or CSF, started in 1921 by Charles F. Seymour, seeks to recognize students living in the state of California who possess high standards in academic scholarship, community service and citizenship....
- Class of 2011
- Class of 2012
- Class of 2013
- Class of 2014
- Chess ClubChess clubA chess club is a club formed for the purpose of playing the board game of chess. Chess clubs provide for both informal games and timed games, often as part of an internal competition or in a league.-Organisation:...
- Couture Club - Fashion Club
- California Scholarship Federation
- Debate Club
- European Thought and Culture - Dedicated to teaching and exploring Western European culture
- French Honor Society
- Friday Night Live
- Harlequins - Drama Club
- Interact
- Key ClubKey ClubKey Club International is the oldest and largest service program for high school students. It is a student-led organization whose goal is to teach leadership through serving others. Key Club International is a part of the Kiwanis International family of service-leadership programs...
(sponsored by KiwanisKiwanisKiwanis International is an international, coeducational service club founded in 1915. It is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Current membership is 240,000 members in 7,700 clubs in 80 nations...
) - La Salsa Rica - Dance (Salsa) Club
- Multi-Cultural Council - Dedicated to teaching and exploring different cultures
- MEChA - Dedicated to teaching and exploring Mexican culture
- Middle Eastern Club
- Mock TrialMock trialA Mock Trial is an act or imitation trial. It is similar to a moot court, but mock trials simulate lower-court trials, while moot court simulates appellate court hearings. Attorneys preparing for a real trial might use a mock trial consisting of volunteers as role players to test theories or...
- Model United NationsModel United NationsModel United Nations is an academic simulation of the United Nations that aims to educate participants about current events, topics in international relations, diplomacy and the United Nations agenda....
- Muslim Student Association
- The North Star (online) - Newspaper
- North Table Tennis
- Octagon Optimist Volunteer Club
- OPEN - Gay-Straight Alliance
- Peer Helpers - Tutoring
- Polynesian Club
- Science Honor Society
- Spanish Honor Society
- Static - Hip Hop Dance Crew
- Young Democrats
Blue Star Regiment - History of the Marching Band
The John W. North High School Blue Star Regiment (BSR NorthBSR.com) is part of the school's Instrumental Music and Dance Program and consists of a modern corps-style competitive marching band with roughly 140 members. BSR was founded approximately 30 years ago under the direction of [NAME?] a Riverside Community College (RCC) band director. In 1980, the students came up with the Blue Star Regiment name and began competing.In 2002, the Blue Star Regiment won the first SCSBOA 5A Championships. In 2003, they retained their title with their second consecutive first-place victory. Since their inception, BSR has won numerous sweepstakes awards at fall competitions, including in SCSBOA, WBA, and BOA. They have also performed with the RCC Marching Tigers and marched in the Pasadena Rose Parade. The BSR Drill Team took 1st in the 2006 United Spirit Association National Championships in Florida. Under the direction of Adam Kehl, the Blue Star Regiment is regarded by many as the among the top marching bands in Southern California, with a reputation of excellence, discipline, hard-work, class, and California pride. In 2009, the BSR had the opportunity to perform in Jiangmen, China.
Since opening in 1965, the North High Instrumental Music program has had 11 directors and has trained many fine musicians. Initially, the program began with only a Concert and Pep Band program under Sam Terry's directorship. In 1968, George Brooks took over the band and founded the first marching band. In the 1970s, the Mitchell brothers, John and Alan, were successful in developing strong concert, jazz, and parade bands with tall flag and drill team units.
In the fall of 1979, the marching band went through a significant change under the new leadership of band director Gary Locke. He changed the look of the North High marching band from a traditional show style to a more modern combination of the new drum and bugle corps style. It was at this point in its history that the Blue Star Regiment was born and rapidly became successful in both competition and in entertainment. Eventually, Mr. and Mrs. Locke left North High to become the directors at RCC, where they presently teach.
During the tenure of Charles Craig, the BSR attempted a modern show that was a foreshadowing of the modern BSR. Mr. Craig took the BSR to its first Fiesta Bowl appearance, but was soon recruited away by another district that same year. Dale Leaman stepped in during the interim and turned down the directorship at the end of the year, refusing to work with a program that he could not redirect. Perry Hall, the BSR percussion advisor, was offered the job as the new director after a chaotic year. Mr. Hall quickly brought the BSR back to prominence by focusing on going "Back to Basics" with solidly-build and well-executed shows that featured all of BSR's groups. Mr. Hall's tenure is generally regarded as the most consistently successful period in the program's history with the BSR winning many championships, the Concert Band receiving superior ratings and the Drill Team continuing its dominance in Southern California. After four successful years, Mr. Hall was recruited away by another program.
Mike Hipp, the BSR brass instructor, became the next director, and held the position for three years. The BSRIMA, having adopted a new policy of support and non-interference in the creation of the shows, supported the marching program without reservation during this time. Under Mr. Hipp's tenure, BSR developed new numbers and their shows became increasingly more modern. The concert programs, however, suffered setbacks because of the lack of support. After later suffering setbacks with the marching band, Mr. Hipp also left for another school.
The next director was Pete Jackson who spend 12 years at North focusing the music program on providing numerous opportunities for students to become well-rounded performers. For example, the percussionists now participate fully in all concert and marching activities. The Concert Program now has a Wind Symphony, as well as a Concert Band, and the BSR's competitive field shows have earned a top 15 rankings from 1992 through 1997.
In 2001 the Drill Team won a Miss Drill Team USA title in the small dance category, garnering them an invitation to the Miss Drill Team International Competition held in Adelaide, Australia. The drill team has traveled to Japan for competition and returned with a world title. And, under the direction of Christine Schive, the drill team now includes all members, instead of a select few. The Color Guard has also been highly successful, winning a gold medal in 1994 and expanding its membership as well.
In 2004, Adam Kehl was appointed BSR band director, kicking off five innovative and ground-breaking years, with BSR presenting cutting-edge field shows in the Western Band Association and expansion of BSR's subprograms and creation of the Measure B Project and Synergy groups. In two years, the winter guard progressed from WGASC Regional AA to Open Class. And, as a highlight of the era, in 2009, the Blue Star Regiment embarked on a 12-day adventure in China.
In 2011, the BSR has come once again under the direction of Pete Jackson. Although facing new changes with the transitioning of leadership from Adam Kehl, the band's history of excellence gives every indication of continuing with its current crop of musicians and performers.
Athletics
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Track & Field
John W. North has always held great pride in their athletics, particularly their highly successful Track & Field Team, which has won more CIF and State titles than any other school in the Inland Empire. Yet in recent times the program has been in decline.The program took off when Charles Leathers, a former hurdler himself, became the head coach in the early 1990s. In 1995 Joanna Hayes
Joanna Hayes
Joanna Dove Hayes is an American hurdler, who won the gold medal in the 100 metres hurdles at the 2004 Summer Olympics....
graduated john W. North with school records in the 100m and 300m Hurdles with times of 13.45 and 41.20. She came back from the CIF California State Meet
CIF California State Meet
The CIF California State Meet is the annual championship track and field meet for the California Interscholastic Federation. The meet was started in 1915 for boys and 1974 for girls. Every athlete in every high school in California has a direct qualification path that can reach the state meet...
with gold as well as running with the 4x 100m and 4x 400m teams with state winning teams of 47.18 and 3:46.16. She would later become the 2004 Olympic Gold Medal Winner in Athens in the 100m Hurdles and credits his coaching to the root of her success. Another prolific runner under Leathers was Nicole Hoxie. A sophomore during Hayes' last year, Hoxie would go on to finish the 1997 State Meet with the fastest women's time in the 100m hurdles, an incredible time of 13.35, and become a two-time champion. She also won gold with her 4x400m team and a super-fast 300m hurdles time of 42.66. Hoxie went on to run successfully for the Texas Longhorns. The arrival of Nicole Denby also furthered the dominance of North's women's team. As a hurdler, Denby set more records: a school record of 13.20 seconds for 100m hurdles in 2000 and a best time of 41.53 in the 300m, which put her barely behind Hayes. Other strong women athletes at North included Keiana Shannon, April Holliverse, Chaunte Howard, Ashlee Brown, Domenique Manning, Lorainne King, Tanika Ward, Gayle Hunter, Kiersten Kirkland, Frances Chase-Dunn, and Marjani Maldonado. Together these athletes amassed 12 CIF titles and 4 State titles, including back-to-back wins in 2006 and 2007.
The men's teams were also strong under Coach Leathers. In 2006 they won the boys' State title. In 2007, the 4x400m team took second in the State final; losing only to Long Beach Poly due to a dropped baton on the last handoff. Despite this second-place finish, track stars as Reggie Wyatt
Reggie Wyatt
Reginald "Reggie" Wyatt is an American hurdler. He is the current holder of the NFHS record in the 300 meters intermediate hurdles at 35.02, set while winning a preliminary race at the CIF California State Meet on June 5, 2009 at Buchanan High School in Clovis, California....
, Ennis Jones, Nevin Gutierrez, and Tommy Curry still shone bright. At 41.12 seconds, North High holds the fastest 100m time in Riverside County. Guitierrez currently holds the 400m North record with 46.79 seconds. And, in 2009, Dante Holland broke the 800m school record running it in 1:53.42 and making it to State.
Under his tenure, Leathers coached both the boys' and girls' teams to back-to-back CIF championships, placing North among only seven schools to do so. Since these heady successes, Coach Leather's command of the Huskies has come to an end and the team's prestige has slowly faded. Most recently, Dante was the only participating member of the North High squad going to State. Nevertheless, as a testiment to Leather's leadership, all of his athletes went on to go to college and became successful individuals.
Yet even with Leather's departure, hope springs eternal for North High. Former North runner, Nicole Hoxie, has taken over the Head Coach position and is now leading a new and young group of athletes. She hopes to bring back that old magic she experienced that made J-Dub so special. Coaches Roberts (jumps), Washington (throws), Green (sprints), Alvarez (distance), and Licursi (sprints) are all excited for the 2011 season and eager to prove that North is ready to reclaim its former glory.
Notable alumni
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, NFL safety - Chris ClaiborneChris ClaiborneChristopher Ashone Claiborne is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent.-High school career:...
, NFL linebacker - Duane ClemonsDuane ClemonsDuane Anthony Clemons is a former American Football defensive end who played in the National Football League between 1996 and 2005...
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, MLB Baseball player, former Seattle Mariner - Danny Garcia, Former MLB Baseball Player, New York Mets
- Ed GrayEd GrayEdward Gray is an American professional basketball player who was selected by the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the 1997 NBA Draft...
, Former Atlanta Hawk - Joanna HayesJoanna HayesJoanna Dove Hayes is an American hurdler, who won the gold medal in the 100 metres hurdles at the 2004 Summer Olympics....
, Olympic gold medalist - Chaunte Howard current American RecordholderUnited States records in track and fieldThe following are the national records in track & field in the United States maintained by USA Track & Field .Key:-Men:-Women:-Men:-Women:+ = en route to a longer distanceA = affected by altitude# = not officially ratified by IAAF...
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, MLB Baseball player, Oakland Athletics - Marcus SlaughterMarcus SlaughterMarcus Anthony Slaughter is an American professional basketball player. In his collegiate career, he played for the San Diego State. After his junior year, he declared himself eligible for 2006 NBA Draft and hired an agent , but was not selected by any team...
, NBA basketball player, undrafted free agent - Malcolm LeeMalcolm LeeMalcolm Lee is an American basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the second round of the 2011 NBA Draft...
, NBA Basketball player, drafted by Minnesota