North Mesquite High School
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North Mesquite High School is a secondary school in Mesquite
, Texas
. As of 2011, the school serves northern portions of Mesquite and the MISD portion of Garland
. Formerly, North Mesquite served all of Sunnyvale
before the completion of Sunnyvale High School
, leaving the class of 2010 the last North Mesquite class catering to Sunnyvale students.
North Mesquite, which serves grades 9 through 12, is a part of the Mesquite Independent School District
. The total enrollment in 2002 was 2450; the school is therefore under the UIL
AAAAA division. According to the MISD Report Card, the per student expenditure for the same 2002 period was 2700 USD. The stallion
is the school mascot and the school colors are blue and white. The school's motto
is Animus Omnia Vincit, which translates from the Latin as "Courage Conquers All."
in Mesquite ISD, behind Mesquite High School
, the school's rival in athletic competitions. The original construction consisted of four floors: A, B, C, and D. Over several decades, the enrollment expanded in accordance with the population swell that took place in Mesquite and Sunnyvale, demanding supplementary facilities. In the 1990s, a new gym was constructed. F wing and E section opened for the 2002-2003 school year providing twenty new general classrooms as well as a new Band, Orchestra, and Choir hall. During the 2008-2009 school year construction on S wing (Science wing) began, and opened for the 2009-2010 school year providing 8 Labs and 16 science classrooms. With the science wing being added, the existing rooms on A floor were renovated and added new classrooms. The front of the school was renovated; a new entrance was created, and the business office was enlarged and renovated. The cafeteria was enlarged and snack lines were added.
. From the 2007-2008 school year, ninth grade students in Sunnyvale were housed in Sunnyvale Middle School for two years, until the construction of the high school was complete. Beginning in the 2009-2010 school year, students attended classes at the actual SHS campus. One grade was added consecutively to the high school, making the class of 2010 the last North Mesquite class that catered to Sunnyvale students.
) as of 2005; the code is used in all Mesquite ISD middle schools, high schools and 5th and 6th grades. See this link for more information about Standard Dress http://mesquiteisd.org/students/policies/standarddress.asp
Part of McDonald Middle School and all of Vanston Middle School in Mesquite ISD feed into North Mesquite. (The other alumni of McDonald feed into West Mesquite High School
.)
. The rivalry dates back to when North Mesquite was founded in 1969. The school was the first to split from Mesquite High, which was then the only high school in the city, and thus the rivalry started. The Skeeters have won in football for the last 4 years.
Although, North Mesquite urban legend claims the rivalry began when Mesquite's chihuahua mascot was kidnapped and killed by a group of Mesquite students, Mesquite High states that the rivalry began when a group of pranksters ran a horse's head up the North Mesquite flagpole (NMHS's mascot is a Stallion).
Mesquite, Texas
Mesquite is a city located within the Dallas/Ft.Worth area of Texas. As of the 2010 US Census, the population was 139,824.-History:The city was founded May 22, 1873, by a Texas & Pacific Railway engineer who purchased land along the Texas & Pacific line outside of Dallas...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
. As of 2011, the school serves northern portions of Mesquite and the MISD portion of Garland
Garland, Texas
-Climate:* The average warmest month is July.* The highest recorded temperature was in 2000.* On average, the coolest month is January.* The lowest recorded temperature was in 1989.* The maximum average precipitation occurs in May....
. Formerly, North Mesquite served all of Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale, Texas
Sunnyvale is a town in Dallas County, Texas, United States and a wealthy, affluent suburb of Dallas. It is the easternmost city completely within Dallas County...
before the completion of Sunnyvale High School
Sunnyvale High School
Sunnyvale High School is a secondary school in Sunnyvale, Texas, United States.The school is a part of the Sunnyvale Independent School District.-History:...
, leaving the class of 2010 the last North Mesquite class catering to Sunnyvale students.
North Mesquite, which serves grades 9 through 12, is a part of the Mesquite Independent School District
Mesquite Independent School District
The Mesquite Independent School District is a school district in Mesquite, Texas which follows the standard definition of an independent school district.The district is rather large, containing in excess of 35,000...
. The total enrollment in 2002 was 2450; the school is therefore under the UIL
University Interscholastic League
The University Interscholastic League is an organization that creates rules for and administers almost all athletic, music, and academic contests for public primary and secondary schools in the American state of Texas....
AAAAA division. According to the MISD Report Card, the per student expenditure for the same 2002 period was 2700 USD. The stallion
Stallion (horse)
A stallion is a male horse that has not been gelded .Stallions will follow the conformation and phenotype of their breed, but within that standard, the presence of hormones such as testosterone may give stallions a thicker, "cresty" neck, as well as a somewhat more muscular physique as compared to...
is the school mascot and the school colors are blue and white. The school's motto
Motto
A motto is a phrase meant to formally summarize the general motivation or intention of a social group or organization. A motto may be in any language, but Latin is the most used. The local language is usual in the mottoes of governments...
is Animus Omnia Vincit, which translates from the Latin as "Courage Conquers All."
History
North Mesquite High School opened in September 1969 as the second high schoolHigh 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....
in Mesquite ISD, behind Mesquite High School
Mesquite High School (Mesquite, Texas)
Mesquite High School is a high school in Mesquite, Texas. Physically, the school lies adjacent to the intersection of Beltline Rd/East Davis Rd as well as Beltline Rd/East Gross Rd....
, the school's rival in athletic competitions. The original construction consisted of four floors: A, B, C, and D. Over several decades, the enrollment expanded in accordance with the population swell that took place in Mesquite and Sunnyvale, demanding supplementary facilities. In the 1990s, a new gym was constructed. F wing and E section opened for the 2002-2003 school year providing twenty new general classrooms as well as a new Band, Orchestra, and Choir hall. During the 2008-2009 school year construction on S wing (Science wing) began, and opened for the 2009-2010 school year providing 8 Labs and 16 science classrooms. With the science wing being added, the existing rooms on A floor were renovated and added new classrooms. The front of the school was renovated; a new entrance was created, and the business office was enlarged and renovated. The cafeteria was enlarged and snack lines were added.
Areas served by North Mesquite
North Mesquite serves northern portions of the city of Mesquite and the students in the MISD portion of southern Garland. Formerly, the school also served all high school students living in Sunnyvale. However, in an election on May 12, 2007, Sunnyvale residents passed a bond creating Sunnyvale High SchoolSunnyvale High School
Sunnyvale High School is a secondary school in Sunnyvale, Texas, United States.The school is a part of the Sunnyvale Independent School District.-History:...
. From the 2007-2008 school year, ninth grade students in Sunnyvale were housed in Sunnyvale Middle School for two years, until the construction of the high school was complete. Beginning in the 2009-2010 school year, students attended classes at the actual SHS campus. One grade was added consecutively to the high school, making the class of 2010 the last North Mesquite class that catered to Sunnyvale students.
Standardized dress code
All students in North Mesquite are required to dress according to a standardized dress code (similar to a school uniformSchool uniform
A school uniform is an outfit—a set of standardized clothes—worn primarily for an educational institution. They are common in primary and secondary schools in various countries . When used, they form the basis of a school's dress code.Traditionally school uniforms have been largely subdued and...
) as of 2005; the code is used in all Mesquite ISD middle schools, high schools and 5th and 6th grades. See this link for more information about Standard Dress http://mesquiteisd.org/students/policies/standarddress.asp
Feeder patterns
Mesquite ISD elementary schools that feed into North Mesquite include all of Florence, Lawrence, McKenzie, Motley, Price, Range, Rugel, Shands, and Tosch.Part of McDonald Middle School and all of Vanston Middle School in Mesquite ISD feed into North Mesquite. (The other alumni of McDonald feed into West Mesquite High School
West Mesquite High School
West Mesquite High School is a secondary school in Mesquite, Texas, United States. The school, which serves grades 9 through 12, is a part of the Mesquite Independent School District....
.)
Rivalry
North Mesquite's rival is Mesquite High SchoolMesquite High School (Mesquite, Texas)
Mesquite High School is a high school in Mesquite, Texas. Physically, the school lies adjacent to the intersection of Beltline Rd/East Davis Rd as well as Beltline Rd/East Gross Rd....
. The rivalry dates back to when North Mesquite was founded in 1969. The school was the first to split from Mesquite High, which was then the only high school in the city, and thus the rivalry started. The Skeeters have won in football for the last 4 years.
Although, North Mesquite urban legend claims the rivalry began when Mesquite's chihuahua mascot was kidnapped and killed by a group of Mesquite students, Mesquite High states that the rivalry began when a group of pranksters ran a horse's head up the North Mesquite flagpole (NMHS's mascot is a Stallion).
Notable alumni
- J'Marcus WebbJ'Marcus WebbJ'Marcus Webb is an American football offensive tackle for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Bears in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL Draft...
, offensive tackle with the Chicago BearsChicago BearsThe Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League... - Tarell BrownTarell BrownTarell Brown is a professional American football player for the San Francisco 49ers.-High school career:He played for North Mesquite High School in Mesquite, Texas. Tarell Brown played in the 2003 U.S...
, University of Texas defensive back, drafted by the San Francisco 49ersSan Francisco 49ersThe San Francisco 49ers are a professional American football team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team was founded in 1946 as a charter member of the All-America Football Conference and...
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...
in Round 5 (147 overall). - Joe Bowden, Oklahoma linebacker, later played for Dallas CowboysDallas CowboysThe Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football franchise which plays in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League . They are headquartered in Valley Ranch in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas...
- Todd GrahamTodd GrahamTodd Graham is the head football coach of the University of Pittsburgh Panthers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was previously the head coach at the University of Tulsa in Tulsa, Oklahoma.-Playing career:...
, current University of PittsburghUniversity of PittsburghThe University of Pittsburgh, commonly referred to as Pitt, is a state-related research university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded as Pittsburgh Academy in 1787 on what was then the American frontier, Pitt is one of the oldest continuously chartered institutions of...
head football coach. - Jerry HallJerry HallJerry Faye Hall is an American model and actress, also known for her long-term relationship with Mick Jagger, with whom she had four children.-Early life:...
, modelModel (person)A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
and ex-wife of Mick JaggerMick JaggerSir Michael Philip "Mick" Jagger is an English musician, singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist and a founding member of The Rolling Stones.... - Aaron Harris, Texas linebacker, Rose Bowl (2004), won National Title (2005).
- Dave AbbruzzeseDave AbbruzzeseDavid James Abbruzzese is an American musician who was the drummer for the American rock band Pearl Jam from 1991 to 1994. He replaced drummer Matt Chamberlain in 1991, shortly before the release of the band's debut album, Ten...
Drummer for Pearl JamPearl JamPearl Jam is an American rock band that formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1990. Since its inception, the band's line-up has included Eddie Vedder , Jeff Ament , Stone Gossard , and Mike McCready...
from 1991 to 1994 (technically not an alumni since he dropped out)- http://www.starpulse.com/music/Linda_Denton/P943591/0/R1137474/3/0/ Linda Denton (Johnston) Country music recording artist; CD "Baby's Got The Rain" yielded two number one hits.
External links
- North Mesquite HS — official web site