Northwood High School (Saltville, Virginia)
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Northwood High School is a public high school
located in Saltville
, Virginia
. The school serves about 300 students in grades 9 to 12 in the Smyth County Public Schools system. The school operates on a 4x4 block schedule and has many goals in place to improve the achievement of students on Virginia Standards of Learning
exams.
The school opened in 1957 as R. B. Worthy High School. In 1987, Northwood High School was formed when R. B. Worthy and Rich Valley High Schools were consolidated due to declining enrollment. The school is fed by Northwood Middle School, which, in turn, is fed by Saltville Elementary School and Rich Valley Elementary School.
Northwood's mascot is the black panther, and they are known as The Panthers.
State Championships
Volleyball 1998
.
Championships:
English - 2004, 2006
Social Studies - 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
All-Around - 2006
The band is known as the Panther Pride Marching band, and consists of approximately 40 members as of 2010. It is under the direction of Jamie Davidson.
Tom Carter has been teaching at Northwood for 11 years. Previously, he taught one semester at Abingdon High School. He has graduated from a number of colleges, including Virginia Highlands
in 1992, Emory and Henry College in 1999, UVA
in 2007, and the University of Phoenix
in 2008. He is currently pursuing his doctorate degree at the American Public University of Counciling.
Jamie Wayne Davidson
After graduating from Mars Hill College
in 1999, Jamie Wayne Davidson began his teaching career as a band director at St. Paul High School
in St. Paul, Virginia
in the year 1999. After teaching there for 6 years, he became band director of Northwood High School in 2005. Jamie Davidson, known as Mr. D by his students, is a local pastor and trombonist.
Anna Leigh DeBord
Anna Leigh DeBord has been teaching Spanish and World History at Northwood since the school's inception. Previously, she worked at one of Northwood's parent school's, Rich Valley High School. She currently coaches Northwood's Social Studies SWAC
team. She graduated from Emory and Henry College
.
Leola Griffin
Leola Griffin has been teaching at Northwood for 8 years. Northwood was the first school she worked at. She currently coaches Northwood's Math SWAC team. She graduated from Emory and Henry College
in 1987.
Chuck Hicks
Chuck Hicks has been teaching at Northwood since the school's inception in 1987. Previously, he taught at one of Northwood's parent schools, Rich Valley High School. He graduated from Emory and Henry College
in 1982. And his famous daily phrase "It's a great day!" always lifts the spirits of the students.
Gary Phillips
Gary Phillips has been working at Northwood for 3 years. Before his current tenure at Northwood, he taught at Marion Senior High School in Marion, Virginia
. Before working at Marion, Mr. Phillips worked at Northwood and its parent school, R.B. Worthy High School as a band director. He graduated from Elon College
in 1977.
Randy Sturgill
Randy Sturgill has been working at Northwood for 6 years. Previously, he worked at Cocke County High School
in Newport, Tennessee
. He graduated from Carson-Newman College
in 1989.
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
located in Saltville
Saltville, Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,204 people, 909 households, and 660 families residing in the town. The population density was 273.7 people per square mile . There were 1,003 housing units at an average density of 124.5 per square mile...
, Virginia
Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
. The school serves about 300 students in grades 9 to 12 in the Smyth County Public Schools system. The school operates on a 4x4 block schedule and has many goals in place to improve the achievement of students on Virginia Standards of Learning
Standards of Learning
Standards of Learning ' is a public school standardized testing program in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It sets forth learning and achievement expectations for core subjects for grades K-12 in Virginia's Public Schools...
exams.
The school opened in 1957 as R. B. Worthy High School. In 1987, Northwood High School was formed when R. B. Worthy and Rich Valley High Schools were consolidated due to declining enrollment. The school is fed by Northwood Middle School, which, in turn, is fed by Saltville Elementary School and Rich Valley Elementary School.
Northwood's mascot is the black panther, and they are known as The Panthers.
Athletics
Northwood High School has a number of athletics:- Football
- Volleyball
- Cheerleading
- Boys and Girls Basketball
- Baseball
- Softball
- Track
State Championships
Volleyball 1998
Academics
Northwood is a member of the Southwest Academic ConferenceSouthwest Academic Conference
The Southwest Academic Conference began with meetings between the Superintendents of schools in Smyth County, Washington County, and Bristol in December 1986 to propose the formation of a league to allow students to participate in academic competitions...
.
Championships:
English - 2004, 2006
Social Studies - 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
All-Around - 2006
Arts
BandThe band is known as the Panther Pride Marching band, and consists of approximately 40 members as of 2010. It is under the direction of Jamie Davidson.
Teachers
Tom CarterTom Carter has been teaching at Northwood for 11 years. Previously, he taught one semester at Abingdon High School. He has graduated from a number of colleges, including Virginia Highlands
Virginia Highlands Community College
Virginia Highlands Community College is located in Abingdon, Virginia. One of the 23 schools in the Virginia Community College System, the college was established November 30, 1967 to serve the residents of Washington County, western Smyth County, and the city of Bristol, Virginia. Over 4,000...
in 1992, Emory and Henry College in 1999, UVA
University of Virginia
The University of Virginia is a public research university located in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, founded by Thomas Jefferson...
in 2007, and the University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix
The University of Phoenix is a for-profit institution of higher learning. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Apollo Group Inc. which is publicly traded , an S&P 500 corporation based in Phoenix, Arizona...
in 2008. He is currently pursuing his doctorate degree at the American Public University of Counciling.
Jamie Wayne Davidson
After graduating from Mars Hill College
Mars Hill College
Mars Hill College is a private, coed, liberal-arts college affiliated with the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina and the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. The college is located in the small town of Mars Hill, North Carolina, due north of Asheville, western North Carolina's largest city...
in 1999, Jamie Wayne Davidson began his teaching career as a band director at St. Paul High School
St. Paul High School (Virginia)
St. Paul High School, located in St. Paul, Virginia is part of Wise County Public Schools. St. Paul High educates approximately 200 students ranging from 8th through 12th grades. The school recently submitted its application for President Obama's Race to the Top High School Commencement...
in St. Paul, Virginia
St. Paul, Virginia
St. Paul is a town in Russell and Wise counties in the U.S. state of Virginia. The population was 1,000 people at the 2000 census.-Geography:St...
in the year 1999. After teaching there for 6 years, he became band director of Northwood High School in 2005. Jamie Davidson, known as Mr. D by his students, is a local pastor and trombonist.
Anna Leigh DeBord
Anna Leigh DeBord has been teaching Spanish and World History at Northwood since the school's inception. Previously, she worked at one of Northwood's parent school's, Rich Valley High School. She currently coaches Northwood's Social Studies SWAC
Southwest Academic Conference
The Southwest Academic Conference began with meetings between the Superintendents of schools in Smyth County, Washington County, and Bristol in December 1986 to propose the formation of a league to allow students to participate in academic competitions...
team. She graduated from Emory and Henry College
Emory and Henry College
Emory & Henry College, known as E&H, Emory, or the College, is a private liberal arts college located in Emory, Virginia, United States. The campus comprises of Washington County, Virginia, which is part of the mountain region of Southwest Virginia...
.
Leola Griffin
Leola Griffin has been teaching at Northwood for 8 years. Northwood was the first school she worked at. She currently coaches Northwood's Math SWAC team. She graduated from Emory and Henry College
Emory and Henry College
Emory & Henry College, known as E&H, Emory, or the College, is a private liberal arts college located in Emory, Virginia, United States. The campus comprises of Washington County, Virginia, which is part of the mountain region of Southwest Virginia...
in 1987.
Chuck Hicks
Chuck Hicks has been teaching at Northwood since the school's inception in 1987. Previously, he taught at one of Northwood's parent schools, Rich Valley High School. He graduated from Emory and Henry College
Emory and Henry College
Emory & Henry College, known as E&H, Emory, or the College, is a private liberal arts college located in Emory, Virginia, United States. The campus comprises of Washington County, Virginia, which is part of the mountain region of Southwest Virginia...
in 1982. And his famous daily phrase "It's a great day!" always lifts the spirits of the students.
Gary Phillips
Gary Phillips has been working at Northwood for 3 years. Before his current tenure at Northwood, he taught at Marion Senior High School in Marion, Virginia
Marion, Virginia
Marion is a town in Smyth County, Virginia, United States. The population was 5,968 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Smyth County. The town is named for American Revolutionary War officer Francis Marion.-Tourism:...
. Before working at Marion, Mr. Phillips worked at Northwood and its parent school, R.B. Worthy High School as a band director. He graduated from Elon College
Elon University
Elon University is a private liberal arts university in Elon, North Carolina, United States. Formerly known as Elon College, it became Elon University on June 1, 2001. The campus is a botanical garden and features oak trees, brick sidewalks, fountains, and lakes...
in 1977.
Randy Sturgill
Randy Sturgill has been working at Northwood for 6 years. Previously, he worked at Cocke County High School
Cocke County High School
Cocke County High School is a public high school located in Newport, Tennessee. The school serves around 1,100 students in a predominately rural area of East Tennessee. - References :*...
in Newport, Tennessee
Newport, Tennessee
Newport is a city in Cocke County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 7,242 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Cocke County.-Geography:...
. He graduated from Carson-Newman College
Carson-Newman College
Carson–Newman College is a historically Baptist liberal arts college located in Jefferson City, Tennessee, United States. Enrollment as of 2006-2007 was about 2,050. The college's students come from 44 U.S. states and 30 other countries. Studies are offered in approximately 90 different academic...
in 1989.