Westerville North High School (Ohio)
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Westerville North High School is a one-story public high school in Westerville, Ohio
in Delaware County, Ohio
. It is one of three high schools in the Westerville City School District. The school's current principal is Kurt Yancey.
The high school is one of three in the Westerville school district and each team plays the others in a local rival game atmosphere annually.
(NJCL).
was mentioned on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Many news networks featured a story involving Taylor Killian, a student who oiled himself down, went streaking
throughout the school, and was subsequently tased
twice by Westerville police officer Doug Staysniak. The school was also mentioned in a March 2008 episode of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
, after Democratic presidential candidates appeared at rallies on the same day at Westerville North and Westerville Central.
Westerville North has also received local media attention for its service to the local food bank, WARM (Westerville Area Resource Ministry). The school regularly raises over $20,000 each year to support local families in need of food, clothing, and gifts for the holidays. It also was recognized as one of Fox 28
's Cool Schools. Hightlights for this recognition focused on the Hydroponics program in which WNHS raises plants and herbs to donate or sell to local businesses, the show choir called the Notables, and school spirit.
Individual Wrestling State Champions
2008 Jesse Dong, 152 Pounds & Chris Kline, 160 Pounds
2009 Josh Demas, 152 Pounds
2010 Josh Demas, 171 Pounds
In 2009 the Science Olympiad team advanced to the state tournament, medaling in Elevated Bridge and Write it-Do it. In 2010 the Science Olympiad team won 1st place at regionals and advanced to the state tournament, medaling in Its About Time.
Westerville North is listed #1205 on Newsweek's list of "America's Top High Schools" for 2010
Westerville, Ohio
Westerville, once known as "The Dry Capital of the World", is a city in Franklin and Delaware counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 35,318 at the 2000 census.-Early history:...
in Delaware County, Ohio
Delaware County, Ohio
Delaware County is a fast-growing suburban county in the state of Ohio, United States, within the Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Statistical Area. According to the United States Census Bureau's 2004 population estimates, Delaware County's population of 142,503 made it the fastest growing county in...
. It is one of three high schools in the Westerville City School District. The school's current principal is Kurt Yancey.
Background
The high school has been open since 1975. Westerville North's colors are cardinal and gold and its mascot is a representation of a classic Roman "warrior." Students follow a moral code known as "The Warrior Way" which focuses on respecting each other, their parents, their school and their community. There are many traditions that are part of the school including, Seniors painting "The Rock", walking around the Warrior logo in the front lobby for good luck, being highlighted for outstanding art, sports or lifetime accomplishments, or painting a mural to highlight a club or extra-curricular activity.The high school is one of three in the Westerville school district and each team plays the others in a local rival game atmosphere annually.
Clubs and activities
The school's Latin Club functions as a local chapter of both the Ohio Junior Classical League (OJCL) and National Junior Classical LeagueNational Junior Classical League
The National Junior Classical League is a youth organization of secondary school students sponsored by the American Classical League...
(NJCL).
In the media
Westerville North has occasionally received national press attention, mostly for unusual events taking place at the school. An incident involving marijuana-laced Rice Krispies treats sold at a bake saleBake sale
A bake sale is a fundraising activity where baked goods such as doughnuts, cupcakes and cookies, sometimes along with ethnic foods, are sold. Bake sales are usually held by small, non-profit organizations, such as clubs, school groups and charitable organizations...
was mentioned on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Many news networks featured a story involving Taylor Killian, a student who oiled himself down, went streaking
Streaking
Streaking is the act of running nude through a public place.-History:On 5 July 1799, a Friday evening at 7 o'clock, a naked man was arrested at the Mansion House, London, and sent to the Poultry Compter...
throughout the school, and was subsequently tased
Taser
A Taser is an electroshock weapon that uses electrical current to disrupt voluntary control of muscles. Its manufacturer, Taser International, calls the effects "neuromuscular incapacitation" and the devices' mechanism "Electro-Muscular Disruption technology"...
twice by Westerville police officer Doug Staysniak. The school was also mentioned in a March 2008 episode of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
The Daily Show
The Daily Show , is an American late night satirical television program airing each Monday through Thursday on Comedy Central. The half-hour long show premiered on July 21, 1996, and was hosted by Craig Kilborn until December 1998...
, after Democratic presidential candidates appeared at rallies on the same day at Westerville North and Westerville Central.
Westerville North has also received local media attention for its service to the local food bank, WARM (Westerville Area Resource Ministry). The school regularly raises over $20,000 each year to support local families in need of food, clothing, and gifts for the holidays. It also was recognized as one of Fox 28
WTTE
WTTE is the Fox-affiliated television station for Columbus, Ohio. It broadcasts a high definition digital signal on UHF channel 36 from a transmitter on Stimmel Road. The station can be seen on Insight, Time Warner, and WOW! channel 8. For high definition digital cable, it is offered on Insight...
's Cool Schools. Hightlights for this recognition focused on the Hydroponics program in which WNHS raises plants and herbs to donate or sell to local businesses, the show choir called the Notables, and school spirit.
Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships
- Boys BasketballBasketballBasketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
- 1994 - Boys Track and FieldTrack and fieldTrack and field is a sport comprising various competitive athletic contests based around the activities of running, jumping and throwing. The name of the sport derives from the venue for the competitions: a stadium which features an oval running track surrounding a grassy area...
- 1998* - Boys Soccer – 1995,2003
- Girls Soccer – 1990,1992
- * Tie
Individual Wrestling State Champions
2008 Jesse Dong, 152 Pounds & Chris Kline, 160 Pounds
2009 Josh Demas, 152 Pounds
2010 Josh Demas, 171 Pounds
Academic honors
In 2004 the In The Know team won the WOSU TV In The Know Tournament Championship. This was the first time that a Westerville North team had won this honor.In 2009 the Science Olympiad team advanced to the state tournament, medaling in Elevated Bridge and Write it-Do it. In 2010 the Science Olympiad team won 1st place at regionals and advanced to the state tournament, medaling in Its About Time.
Westerville North is listed #1205 on Newsweek's list of "America's Top High Schools" for 2010
Notable alumni
- Bob KennedyBob Kennedy (runner)Robert Owen Kennedy Jr. is an American distance runner. Now retired, he once held the American record in the 3000 meters , 2 miles and the 5000 metres ....
, Indiana University standout and two-time track-and-field Olympic athlete, - Jeff DavidsonJeff DavidsonJeff Davidson is the current offensive line coach for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League.-High school:...
, Ohio State Standout and Offensive Coordinator for the Carolina PanthersCarolina PanthersThe Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They are currently members of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Panthers, along with the Jacksonville Jaguars, joined the NFL as expansion...
, - Attack Attack!Attack Attack!Attack Attack! is an American metalcore band from Westerville, Ohio, formed in 2005. Attack Attack!'s first release, an independent EP titled If Guns Are Outlawed, Can We Use Swords?, was released in 2008, which lead to the signing of the band to Rise Records the same year...
, a band. - Shaun StonerookShaun StonerookShaun Andrew Stonerook is an American professional basketball player who also holds Italian citizenship. He currently plays for Italian club power Montepaschi Siena.-External links:**...
, professional basketball player - Josh HarrisJosh Harris (American football)Joshua Harris is an American football player who currently plays for the Marion Blue Racers of the Ultimate Indoor Football League.-College career:...
, former NFL Quarterback