Millard North High School
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Millard North High School is a high school in the Millard Public Schools
district. Opened in 1981, Millard North is the second largest school in Nebraska
behind Omaha Central High School
. Millard North partially opened in 1978 for 9th and 10th grade students. In 1981, the second phase of the project was completed and the school began to serve students in grades 9-12; at that time, the school's name was changed to Millard North High School. The school completed an expansion in 2007.
, and was the first in the state to offer the programme. Along with Millard North Middle School, Millard North High School offers the IB Middle Years Programme
.The middle years program is for 9th and 10th graders and the Diploma program is for 11th and 12th graders. The only other schools in Nebraska that offer this type of education are Lincoln High School in Lincoln
and Omaha Central
in Omaha
state championship game for four consecutive years (2002 – 2005) and won state championship in 2003, 2005, and 2010. The 2004 team finished with the third-highest rushing total by a team in one season in high school football history, with one 2000-yard rusher and two 1500-yard rushers. In 2006 the Mustangs defeated Lincoln Southwest High School
in a five-overtime bout that currently stands as the longest game in Nebraska playoff football history. The Mustangs returned to the state championship game in 2007, losing to Omaha Central
26-21. In 2010, the Mustangs returned once more to the state championship game in 2010, they came back from a 17-0 deficit to beat Millard South high school 28-20.
The Mustangs baseball team played in four out of five Nebraska high school
state championship games between 2002 and 2006. The 2005 team posted the best record in Nebraska high school baseball history with 35 wins and no losses on their way to the school's first state baseball championship in 15 years (the 1990 baseball team won the high school's first ever boys state championship) and the first baseball team to go undefeated in Nebraska in 21 years. The leading hitter, and one of six 1st-Team All-State Team members, on that undefeated team was Connor Gillaspie, a third baseman drafted early in the second round of the 2008 MLB draft by the San Francisco Giants.
In 2007, the boys soccer team went undefeated to win the state championship against Lincoln East High School
, 4-2, with a record of 22-0, and posting a state record of 17 shutouts. In 2008, the girls soccer team went 18-1 to win the state title against Westside High School
, 2-1.
, but the Millard School Board thought the movie was too obscene to be filmed there. References to "Millard High" can be seen in the original drafts of Alexander Payne
's script for Election.
Millard Public Schools
The Millard Public Schools is a school district in the southwest part of Omaha, Nebraska; the school district is named after the former city of Millard. The district has programs such as Nebraska’s only K-12 International Baccalaureate program, offered at Millard North High school, Millard North...
district. Opened in 1981, Millard North is the second largest school in Nebraska
Nebraska
Nebraska is a state on the Great Plains of the Midwestern United States. The state's capital is Lincoln and its largest city is Omaha, on the Missouri River....
behind Omaha Central High School
Omaha Central High School
Omaha Central High School, originally known as Omaha High School, was founded in 1859.The current building, located in Downtown Omaha, Nebraska, was designed by John Latenser, Sr. and built between 1900 and 1912...
. Millard North partially opened in 1978 for 9th and 10th grade students. In 1981, the second phase of the project was completed and the school began to serve students in grades 9-12; at that time, the school's name was changed to Millard North High School. The school completed an expansion in 2007.
International Baccalaureate
Millard North is one of two high schools in Omaha to carry the International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeIB Diploma Programme
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is a two-year educational programme for students aged 16–19that provides an internationally accepted qualification for entry into higher education, and is recognised by universities worldwide. It was developed in the early to mid-1960s in Geneva by...
, and was the first in the state to offer the programme. Along with Millard North Middle School, Millard North High School offers the IB Middle Years Programme
IB Middle Years Programme
The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme is an educational programme intended for students aged approximately 11 to 16 . Thus, in the United States the programme is often taught throughout the middle school years and the first two years of high school...
.The middle years program is for 9th and 10th graders and the Diploma program is for 11th and 12th graders. The only other schools in Nebraska that offer this type of education are Lincoln High School in Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska
The City of Lincoln is the capital and the second-most populous city of the US state of Nebraska. Lincoln is also the county seat of Lancaster County and the home of the University of Nebraska. Lincoln's 2010 Census population was 258,379....
and Omaha Central
Omaha Central High School
Omaha Central High School, originally known as Omaha High School, was founded in 1859.The current building, located in Downtown Omaha, Nebraska, was designed by John Latenser, Sr. and built between 1900 and 1912...
in Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha is the largest city in the state of Nebraska, United States, and is the county seat of Douglas County. It is located in the Midwestern United States on the Missouri River, about 20 miles north of the mouth of the Platte River...
Foreign languages
Classes in five foreign languages (Spanish, French, German, Japanese, and Latin) are offered.Forensics
Millard North currently has the largest forensics program in Nebraska. The team is regularly ranked in the top three at the NSAA State Speech Tournament and were state runner-ups in 2006, 2008, 2009 & 2010. Millard North regularly attends regional and national circuit tournaments qualifying students for numerous outrounds. The team qualifies numerous students each year to the national tournament. Forensics is offered as part of the oral communications curriculum with classes offered year round.Journalism
Millard North has two official student publications. The Hoofbeat, the newspaper, is published every three weeks and maintains an online website. The publication received the Cornhusker Award in 2010. The Stampede, the school yearbook, is published once a year in May with a supplement published in August. The Millard North journalism program won first place overall in the 2011 Nebraska state competition.Nebraska Economics Challenge
Millard North operates an economics program, associated with the Advanced Placement Program, to compete in the Nebraska Economics Challenge. The team's advanced division is the "Mustang Monopoly" and the primary division is "The Stallions." Millard North was state runner-up in 2010-2011.Athletics
The Millard North Mustangs football team played in the Nebraska high schoolNebraska School Activities Association
The Nebraska School Activities Association is the organization which oversees interscholastic competition in the state of Nebraska at the high school level. The mission statement of the NSAA is:-Classification:...
state championship game for four consecutive years (2002 – 2005) and won state championship in 2003, 2005, and 2010. The 2004 team finished with the third-highest rushing total by a team in one season in high school football history, with one 2000-yard rusher and two 1500-yard rushers. In 2006 the Mustangs defeated Lincoln Southwest High School
Lincoln Southwest High School
Lincoln Southwest High School is a public secondary school located in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA and rests on 74 acres adjacent to Wilderness Park. It is part of the Lincoln Public Schools school district. When the school opened its doors in August 2002, it had 1,150 students from grades 9-12, and 77...
in a five-overtime bout that currently stands as the longest game in Nebraska playoff football history. The Mustangs returned to the state championship game in 2007, losing to Omaha Central
Omaha Central High School
Omaha Central High School, originally known as Omaha High School, was founded in 1859.The current building, located in Downtown Omaha, Nebraska, was designed by John Latenser, Sr. and built between 1900 and 1912...
26-21. In 2010, the Mustangs returned once more to the state championship game in 2010, they came back from a 17-0 deficit to beat Millard South high school 28-20.
The Mustangs baseball team played in four out of five Nebraska high school
Nebraska School Activities Association
The Nebraska School Activities Association is the organization which oversees interscholastic competition in the state of Nebraska at the high school level. The mission statement of the NSAA is:-Classification:...
state championship games between 2002 and 2006. The 2005 team posted the best record in Nebraska high school baseball history with 35 wins and no losses on their way to the school's first state baseball championship in 15 years (the 1990 baseball team won the high school's first ever boys state championship) and the first baseball team to go undefeated in Nebraska in 21 years. The leading hitter, and one of six 1st-Team All-State Team members, on that undefeated team was Connor Gillaspie, a third baseman drafted early in the second round of the 2008 MLB draft by the San Francisco Giants.
In 2007, the boys soccer team went undefeated to win the state championship against Lincoln East High School
Lincoln East High School
Lincoln East High School is a public secondary school located in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA. It is part of the Lincoln Public Schools school district.- History :...
, 4-2, with a record of 22-0, and posting a state record of 17 shutouts. In 2008, the girls soccer team went 18-1 to win the state title against Westside High School
Westside High School (Omaha)
Westside High School is the high school of the Westside Community Schools district of Omaha, Nebraska. This school has provided education in the Westside Community for 50 years.-Modular schedule system:...
, 2-1.
Notable alumni
- 2001 Heisman TrophyHeisman TrophyThe Heisman Memorial Trophy Award , is awarded annually to the player deemed the most outstanding player in collegiate football. It was created in 1935 as the Downtown Athletic Club trophy and renamed in 1936 following the death of the Club's athletic director, John Heisman The Heisman Memorial...
Winner Eric CrouchEric CrouchEric Eugene Crouch is an American quarterback for the Omaha Nighthawks. He also is a TV sports analyst and recreational equipment vendor....
attended Millard North - San Francisco GiantsSan Francisco GiantsThe San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
3rd Baseman #50 Conor GillaspieConor GillaspieConor Michael Gillaspie is a Major League Baseball third baseman for the San Francisco Giants.-Baseball career:...
attended Millard North - Former NFL and AFL receiver Todd Doxzon attended Millard North. His belt currently hangs in the Millard North weight room.
- Ryan MaloneRyan MaloneRyan Malone is an American professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the National Hockey League .-Playing career:...
of the Tampa Bay LightningTampa Bay LightningThe Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the...
and Paul StastnyPaul StastnyPaul Stastny is an American professional ice hockey center, an alternate captain for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League . Of Slovak lineage, Stastny is the son of Hockey Hall of Famer Peter Stastny, who played for the Avalanche's predecessor, the Quebec Nordiques...
of the Colorado AvalancheColorado AvalancheThe Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise...
attended Millard North. Both played for Team USA in the 2010 Olympics. - Philadelphia PhilliesPhiladelphia PhilliesThe Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
pitcher Michael ZagurskiMichael ZagurskiMichael Justin Zagurski is an American baseball pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks organization.-From unrecruited to the majors:...
attended Millard North. - Offensive lineman Seth OlsenSeth OlsenSeth Olsen is an American football guard for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He played college football at Iowa...
, of the Denver BroncosDenver BroncosThe Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. They are currently members of the West Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. NFL Draft 2009: 4th Rnd, 132nd pick by DEN. - Late pro-wrestler Lance CadeLance CadeLance Kurtis McNaught was an American professional wrestler. He was best known for his time in World Wrestling Entertainment where he performed under the ring names Garrison Cade and Lance Cade....
attended Millard North.
Media depictions
Millard North was the initial choice to be the filming location of ElectionElection (1999 film)
Election is a 1999 American comedy film adapted from a 1998 novel of the same title by Tom Perrotta. The plot revolves around a three-way election race in high school, and satirizes both suburban high school life and politics...
, but the Millard School Board thought the movie was too obscene to be filmed there. References to "Millard High" can be seen in the original drafts of Alexander Payne
Alexander Payne
Alexander Payne, born Alexander Constantine Papadopoulos is an American film director and screenwriter. His films are noted for their dark humor and satirical depictions of contemporary American society.- Early life :...
's script for Election.