North Stafford High School
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North Stafford High School is a public high school in northern Stafford County
, Virginia. It is one of five public high schools in the Stafford County Public School District and instructs students in grades 9 through 12.
The school underwent major renovations in 2003 including the construction of an additional wing on the school for foreign language and to account for overcrowding. The renovation also included adding a new art studio and weight room. In the 2004-2005 school year, James Stemple left to be principal at the newly constructed Mountain View High School
and was replaced by current principal Mr. Nichols.
North Stafford is located on State Route 610, or Garrisonville Road, approximately 3 miles from I-95
and U.S. Route 1
. The school's attendance zone covers mostly the housing developments along Route 610 between Shelton Shop Road and I-95. Due to the influx of population in Stafford County
in recent years, the school's attendance zones and enrollment have fluctuated greatly. Currently, North Stafford's student population is 69% White, 22% Black, 5% Hispanic, and 3% Asian/Pacific Islander.
in all but one of those years. Students at North Stafford are offered a variety of choices of study, including the option of Advanced Placement (AP) or Dual Enrollment (DE) courses, business and management classes, and an extensive career and technical education department. Classes not offered at North Stafford but in another Stafford County Public School can be traveled to, allowing students to explore various interests. The Commonwealth Governor's School
has one of its 5 locations at North Stafford High School. This magnet school program features a unified curriculum of advanced core classes and cooperative teaching. This program is available grades 9-12. Enrolled students take all of their core classes at the North Stafford Site. Students who are not based at a school with a CGS site are bused to a different site for these four courses. Mountain View
students travel to participate in this program.
The North Stafford Band Program is a 20-time Virginia Honor Band, the only band in Stafford County to earn this accomplishment and one of only six schools in the state have the same or higher accomplishments. They are currently under the direction of Mr. Austin Nicholas.
and Northwest Region of the Virginia High School League
. The school also fields an Ice Hockey team as a club sport, and the national award-winning Wolverine Thunder Step
Team.
The Wolverine Thunder Step
Team was selected as one of the four finalists in the "National Step Battle" sponsored by Sony Pictures and Stomp the Yard
. Receiving over 50% of the vote, North Stafford's Wolverine Thunder won the competition, along with a trip for the team to New York City.
In their inaugural seasons, the Field Hockey team finished as district champions with a record of 9-3 and the Varsity Football team finished with a record of 6-4. North Stafford has achieved 8 VHSL state championships. The girls gymnastics team won four straight state titles from 1987–1991 and the field hockey team won a state title in 1988. Since the VHSL state cheerleading competition began in 1997, North Stafford has won 3 state titles (1999, 2001, 2004), placed second twice, third once, and fifth in 2006. The school's hockey team, which plays in the NVSHL
, has also won 2 state championships in its 4 years of existence.
starting with the fall 1999 season. Under the leadership of senior quarterback Chris Ashinhurst, the team advanced to the regional championship game for the first time in school history while rewriting much of the state football record book. Before the start of the 2004 season, 3 players had already committed to Division I-A colleges. The 2004 team finished the regular season undefeated and captured the Commonwealth District and Northwest Region championships. The team's success brought about unprecedented community support as the team continued into the state playoffs. On December 11, 2004, North Stafford played Meadowbrook High School at the University of Richmond
stadium for the AAA Division 5 Championship. Despite leading 14-0 in the first half, North Stafford lost 27-35 and took home the runner-up title. But during the 2009 school year they went 7-4 with a playoff appearance. They were ranked first in the Commonwealth district for Division 5 and won a first round bye. However they lost to Osbourne in the Regional Semi-final. Recently they have had there struggles with more than 4 head coaching changes since that historic team, but individual players have gone on to the next level and furthered they playing ranging from FCS-Division 3. North Stafford Football has fans, supporting the Wolverines even through the multipal tough times as of late.
championship over rival Stafford High School
while going undefeated in the district. The team finished their 2007 season ranked fifth in the Metro Area
by The Washington Post
.
The team reached the Elite 8 of Virginia soccer in 2010 before losing to Patrick Henry High School of Roanoke, VA.
In the 2010 season, Taylor Byrd (Sophomore) shot a 73 and Constantine Seuss (Junior) shot an 85 to make it into the regional tournament. They finished third in the district tournament and hope to be even more successful in 2011. The team will be led by Ian, Taylor, and Franco Martinez (Junior).
Championship and Northwest Regional Meet over county rival Colonial Forge
. They went on to place 6th in the AAA division of the VHSL Cross Country Championships. During the Spring season of 2011, the 4x400 Boy's record was set at 3.24.39. at the Northwest Regional Championships where they placed 2nd overall. The group consisted of Mouad Rais, Gabriel Famodu, TJ Williams, as well as Matthew Gaddy.
Stafford County, Virginia
Stafford County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia, a U.S. state, and just across the Rappahannock River from the City of Fredericksburg. As of the 2000 census, the population was 92,446, increasing to 128,961 in 2010.. Its county seat is Stafford. In 2006, and again in 2009,...
, Virginia. It is one of five public high schools in the Stafford County Public School District and instructs students in grades 9 through 12.
History
Completed in 1981, North Stafford High School was the second high school to be built in Stafford County. Robert White served as the school's principal from 1981 until 1997. Numerous changes occurred in the school during the next five years under the guidance of principals Henry Johnson and James Stemple including changing the school's colors to the current colors of navy blue, Columbia blue, and orange.The school underwent major renovations in 2003 including the construction of an additional wing on the school for foreign language and to account for overcrowding. The renovation also included adding a new art studio and weight room. In the 2004-2005 school year, James Stemple left to be principal at the newly constructed Mountain View High School
Mountain View High School (Virginia)
Mountain View High School is a public high school in Stafford, Virginia, United States, for students in grades nine through twelve in the western area of Stafford County.-History:...
and was replaced by current principal Mr. Nichols.
Location and demographics
Interstate 95 in Virginia
In the Commonwealth of Virginia, Interstate 95 runs through the state. It runs concurrently for with Interstate 64 in Richmond, and meets the northern terminus of Interstate 85 in Petersburg. Though Interstate 95 was originally planned to go straight through Washington, D.C., it was instead...
and U.S. Route 1
U.S. Route 1
U.S. Route 1 is a major north–south U.S. Highway that serves the East Coast of the United States. It runs 2,377 miles from Fort Kent, Maine at the Canadian border south to Key West, Florida. U.S. 1 generally parallels Interstate 95, though it is significantly farther west between...
. The school's attendance zone covers mostly the housing developments along Route 610 between Shelton Shop Road and I-95. Due to the influx of population in Stafford County
Stafford County, Virginia
Stafford County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia, a U.S. state, and just across the Rappahannock River from the City of Fredericksburg. As of the 2000 census, the population was 92,446, increasing to 128,961 in 2010.. Its county seat is Stafford. In 2006, and again in 2009,...
in recent years, the school's attendance zones and enrollment have fluctuated greatly. Currently, North Stafford's student population is 69% White, 22% Black, 5% Hispanic, and 3% Asian/Pacific Islander.
Academics and extracurricular activities
North Stafford prides itself in achieving academic excellence every year. The school has received Full Accreditation since 2002 and has met AYPNo Child Left Behind Act
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 is a United States Act of Congress concerning the education of children in public schools.NCLB was originally proposed by the administration of George W. Bush immediately after he took office...
in all but one of those years. Students at North Stafford are offered a variety of choices of study, including the option of Advanced Placement (AP) or Dual Enrollment (DE) courses, business and management classes, and an extensive career and technical education department. Classes not offered at North Stafford but in another Stafford County Public School can be traveled to, allowing students to explore various interests. The Commonwealth Governor's School
Commonwealth Governor's School
The Commonwealth Governor's School is one of 18 magnet Governor's Schools in Virginia. The Commonwealth Governor's School is a half-day program based on a school-within-a-school model...
has one of its 5 locations at North Stafford High School. This magnet school program features a unified curriculum of advanced core classes and cooperative teaching. This program is available grades 9-12. Enrolled students take all of their core classes at the North Stafford Site. Students who are not based at a school with a CGS site are bused to a different site for these four courses. Mountain View
Mountain View High School (Virginia)
Mountain View High School is a public high school in Stafford, Virginia, United States, for students in grades nine through twelve in the western area of Stafford County.-History:...
students travel to participate in this program.
The North Stafford Band Program is a 20-time Virginia Honor Band, the only band in Stafford County to earn this accomplishment and one of only six schools in the state have the same or higher accomplishments. They are currently under the direction of Mr. Austin Nicholas.
Athletics
North Stafford currently competes varsity teams in 16 different sports as a member of the AAA Commonwealth DistrictAAA Commonwealth District
The AAA Commonwealth District is a high school conference in the state of Virginia that includes schools stretching from Stafford to Charlottesville...
and Northwest Region of the Virginia High School League
Virginia High School League
The Virginia High School League is the arbiter of interscholastic competition among public high schools in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Unlike similar organizations in many other states, private or religious schools are prohibited from joining. Non-public schools belong to other organizations,...
. The school also fields an Ice Hockey team as a club sport, and the national award-winning Wolverine Thunder Step
Stepping (African-American)
Stepping or step-dancing is a form of percussive dance in which the participant's entire body is used as an instrument to produce complex rhythms and sounds through a mixture of footsteps, spoken word, and hand claps...
Team.
The Wolverine Thunder Step
Stepping (African-American)
Stepping or step-dancing is a form of percussive dance in which the participant's entire body is used as an instrument to produce complex rhythms and sounds through a mixture of footsteps, spoken word, and hand claps...
Team was selected as one of the four finalists in the "National Step Battle" sponsored by Sony Pictures and Stomp the Yard
Stomp the Yard
Stomp the Yard is a 2007 drama and dance film produced by Rainforest Films and released through Sony Pictures' Screen Gems division on January 12, 2007. Directed by Sylvain White, Stomp the Yard centers around DJ Williams, a college student at a fictional historically Black university who pledges...
. Receiving over 50% of the vote, North Stafford's Wolverine Thunder won the competition, along with a trip for the team to New York City.
In their inaugural seasons, the Field Hockey team finished as district champions with a record of 9-3 and the Varsity Football team finished with a record of 6-4. North Stafford has achieved 8 VHSL state championships. The girls gymnastics team won four straight state titles from 1987–1991 and the field hockey team won a state title in 1988. Since the VHSL state cheerleading competition began in 1997, North Stafford has won 3 state titles (1999, 2001, 2004), placed second twice, third once, and fifth in 2006. The school's hockey team, which plays in the NVSHL
Northern Virginia Scholastic Hockey League
The Northern Virginia Scholastic Hockey League is a non-affiliated high school ice hockey league composed of teams from the Northern Virginia Area including Fairfax County, Prince William County, Loudoun County, Arlington County, Stafford County, and the Cities of Manassas and Alexandria...
, has also won 2 state championships in its 4 years of existence.
Football
North Stafford's football program began to receive recognition as a program competitive outside of the Commonwealth DistrictAAA Commonwealth District
The AAA Commonwealth District is a high school conference in the state of Virginia that includes schools stretching from Stafford to Charlottesville...
starting with the fall 1999 season. Under the leadership of senior quarterback Chris Ashinhurst, the team advanced to the regional championship game for the first time in school history while rewriting much of the state football record book. Before the start of the 2004 season, 3 players had already committed to Division I-A colleges. The 2004 team finished the regular season undefeated and captured the Commonwealth District and Northwest Region championships. The team's success brought about unprecedented community support as the team continued into the state playoffs. On December 11, 2004, North Stafford played Meadowbrook High School at the University of Richmond
University of Richmond
The University of Richmond is a selective, private, nonsectarian, liberal arts university located on the border of the city of Richmond and Henrico County, Virginia. The University of Richmond is a primarily undergraduate, residential university with approximately 4,000 undergraduate and graduate...
stadium for the AAA Division 5 Championship. Despite leading 14-0 in the first half, North Stafford lost 27-35 and took home the runner-up title. But during the 2009 school year they went 7-4 with a playoff appearance. They were ranked first in the Commonwealth district for Division 5 and won a first round bye. However they lost to Osbourne in the Regional Semi-final. Recently they have had there struggles with more than 4 head coaching changes since that historic team, but individual players have gone on to the next level and furthered they playing ranging from FCS-Division 3. North Stafford Football has fans, supporting the Wolverines even through the multipal tough times as of late.
Cheerleading
North Stafford cheerleading has earned many titles. In the 09-10 season, the NSHS cheerleading team placed 2nd in Commonwealth Districts, 1st in Northwestern Region, and 2nd in VHSL state competition.Basketball
The school's basketball teams have also had success in recent years. In the 2003-2004 season, senior Tierra Bumbrey set a new school scoring record with a total of 1,260 points and the team advanced to the Northwest Region championship. However, that record was broken again the very next year by senior Chris Darnell. During the second half of the 2004-2005 season, the boy's basketball team tied the school record for consecutive wins and advanced to the Northwest Region playoffs. In his career at North Stafford, Darnell set the school record of 1,464 points, 243 blocks, and 776 rebounds.Soccer
The North Stafford Boy's Soccer team won the Virginia 1 AAA State Championship in June 2011. Beating Deep Run 1-0. The team also reached the state semi-finals in 2006. The 2007 team was coached by Iric "Boomer" Bressler and former North Stafford standout defender Andrew Mitchell. North Stafford won the Commonwealth DistrictAAA Commonwealth District
The AAA Commonwealth District is a high school conference in the state of Virginia that includes schools stretching from Stafford to Charlottesville...
championship over rival Stafford High School
Stafford Senior High School
Stafford Senior High School is a public secondary school located in Falmouth, Virginia - just north of the city of Fredericksburg, Virginia, and currently serves students in the southern portion of Stafford County, Virginia.Stafford High School is a comprehensive secondary school...
while going undefeated in the district. The team finished their 2007 season ranked fifth in the Metro Area
Washington Metropolitan Area
The Washington Metropolitan Area is the metropolitan area centered on Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States. The area includes all of the federal district and parts of the U.S...
by The Washington Post
The Washington Post
The Washington Post is Washington, D.C.'s largest newspaper and its oldest still-existing paper, founded in 1877. Located in the capital of the United States, The Post has a particular emphasis on national politics. D.C., Maryland, and Virginia editions are printed for daily circulation...
.
The team reached the Elite 8 of Virginia soccer in 2010 before losing to Patrick Henry High School of Roanoke, VA.
Golf
The Golf Team has had struggles in the past couple of years. But, with newly appointed Head Coach Mike Byrd, the team cut 47 strokes off their final scores, and 2 young men advanced to the VHSL Regionals. The two young men were Ian Chamberlin(Freshman) and Jake Morgan(Junior).In the 2010 season, Taylor Byrd (Sophomore) shot a 73 and Constantine Seuss (Junior) shot an 85 to make it into the regional tournament. They finished third in the district tournament and hope to be even more successful in 2011. The team will be led by Ian, Taylor, and Franco Martinez (Junior).
Track
The Cross Country, Indoor Track, and Spring Track teams have demonstrated varying degrees of success. The Men's team overall is more competitive within the VHSL than is the Women's team in all three sports. In the 2005 Cross Country season, the Men's team won the Commonwealth DistrictAAA Commonwealth District
The AAA Commonwealth District is a high school conference in the state of Virginia that includes schools stretching from Stafford to Charlottesville...
Championship and Northwest Regional Meet over county rival Colonial Forge
Colonial Forge High School
Colonial Forge High School is a public high school in Stafford, Virginia serving students in grades nine through twelve in the central portion of Stafford County, Virginia....
. They went on to place 6th in the AAA division of the VHSL Cross Country Championships. During the Spring season of 2011, the 4x400 Boy's record was set at 3.24.39. at the Northwest Regional Championships where they placed 2nd overall. The group consisted of Mouad Rais, Gabriel Famodu, TJ Williams, as well as Matthew Gaddy.
Records
| Virginia AAA State Championships | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Sport | |||
| 1988 | Field Hockey | |||
| 1988 | Girls Gymnastics | |||
| 1989 | Girls Gymnastics | |||
| 1990 | Girls Gymnastics | |||
| 1991 | Girls Gymnastics | |||
| 1999 | Cheerleading | |||
| 2001 | Cheerleading | |||
| 2004 | Cheerleading | |||
| 2011 | Boys Soccer | |||
| Virginia AAA State Runner-up | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Sport | |||
| 1989 | Field Hockey | |||
| 1999 | Wrestling | |||
| 2002 | Cheerleading | |||
| 2003 | Cheerleading | |||
| 2004 | Football | |||
| North Stafford State Football Records | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Category | Stat | Year | Rank |
| Chris Ashinhurst | Completions (SS) | 259 | 1999 | 1 |
| Chris Ashinhurst | Passing Yds (SS) | 3,306 | 1999 | 1* |
| Chris Ashinhurst | Completions (C) | 404 | 1999 | 5* |
| Nate Ilaoa Nate Ilaoa Nate Ilaoa is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft... |
Yds Receiving (SS) | 1,299 | 1999 | 2* |
| Nate Ilaoa Nate Ilaoa Nate Ilaoa is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft... |
Receptions (SS) | 82 | 1999 | 3* |
| Jared Fowler | Completions (SS) | 185 | 2001 | 5* |
| Josh Baldwin | Receptions (SS) | 83 | 2001 | 3(tie)* |
| C=Career | SS=Single Season | * - since broken | ||
Notable alumni
- John MaineJohn MaineJohn Kevin Maine is an American professional baseball pitcher. He has played for the Baltimore Orioles and New York Mets. He bats and throws right-handed.-Early life and college:Maine was born in Fredericksburg, Virginia...
, Class of 1999 - New York MetsNew York MetsThe New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
pitcher, pitched in the 2006 NLCS2006 National League Championship SeriesThe National League Championship Series , the second round of the 2006 National League playoffs, began on October 12 and ended on October 19; it was scheduled to begin on October 11, but was postponed a day because of inclement weather. The St... - Nate IlaoaNate IlaoaNate Ilaoa is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
, Class of 2001 - Philadelphia EaglesPhiladelphia EaglesThe Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
running back; 236th overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft2007 NFL DraftThe 2007 National Football League Draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 28 and April 29, 2007. The draft was televised for the 28th consecutive year on ESPN and ESPN2. The NFL Network also broadcast coverage of the event, its second year doing so...
; 2007 NFL Combine Invite; Starting running back at the University of HawaiiHawaii Warriors footballThe Hawaii Warriors football team represents the University of Hawaii at Mānoa in NCAA Division I FBS college football. The team, which is currently coached by Greg McMackin, is part of the Western Athletic Conference until 2012, when the team joins the Mountain West Conference.The Hawaii Warriors...
; 2000 Washington PostThe Washington PostThe Washington Post is Washington, D.C.'s largest newspaper and its oldest still-existing paper, founded in 1877. Located in the capital of the United States, The Post has a particular emphasis on national politics. D.C., Maryland, and Virginia editions are printed for daily circulation...
Offensive Player of the Year, 2-time All-Met selection.He now plays in the AFL and was signed on November 1.
Official website
- www.nshs.staffordschools.net
- The official website is where the information on the school is located, such as classes, activities, announcements, etc.