North Olmsted High School
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North Olmsted High School is a public high school located in the Cleveland suburb of North Olmsted, Ohio
. It is the only high school administered by North Olmsted City Schools.
Despite levy problems, North Olmsted High School continues to be awarded "Excellent" status on its school report card meeting 12 out of 12 state indicators for the 2006-2007 school year, as well as 2005-2006, 2004–2005, and 2003-2004. In 2008, the school earned "Excellent with Distinction" Status for the 2008-2009 school year.
(NJCL).
The North Olmsted High School Marching Band performs every halftime during varsity football games.
Boys and girls swimming and diving
www.nohsswimming.org
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In 1996, the prom was held at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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North Olmsted, Ohio
-Business:Moen Incorporated, a fixture and faucet company, is headquartered in North Olmsted. CommutAir, a regional airline, has its operations center in North Olmsted....
. It is the only high school administered by North Olmsted City Schools.
Awards and report card
The School District recently passed a levy on February 6, 2007, the fifth attempt after four previous failures. 4,077 votes were cast for the levy and 3,383 votes were cast against the levy.Despite levy problems, North Olmsted High School continues to be awarded "Excellent" status on its school report card meeting 12 out of 12 state indicators for the 2006-2007 school year, as well as 2005-2006, 2004–2005, and 2003-2004. In 2008, the school earned "Excellent with Distinction" Status for the 2008-2009 school year.
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).
The North Olmsted High School Marching Band performs every halftime during varsity football games.
State championships
- Boys' soccer: 1977, 1985, 1996, 1999
Boys and girls swimming and diving
www.nohsswimming.org
Notable events
On September 16, 1990, two students burned down the front of North Olmsted High School, causing North Olmsted High School students to go to the I-X CenterI-X Center
The International Exposition Center, also known as the I-X Center, is a convention and exhibition hall located in Cleveland, Ohio, adjacent to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. The building includes over total square feet of exhibition and conference space, making it one of the largest...
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In 1996, the prom was held at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is a museum located on the shore of Lake Erie in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, United States. It is dedicated to archiving the history of some of the best-known and most influential artists, producers, engineers and others who have, in some major way,...
.
Notable alumni
- Thom HatchThom HatchThom Hatch is a popular American author and novelist who specializes in the history of the Plains Indian Wars, the American West, and the American Civil War. [ Thom was raised on Grand Island, New York, and graduated from North Olmsted High School in North Olmsted, Ohio. He served in the United...
, author and historian - Daniel S. PappDaniel S. PappDr. Daniel S. Papp is the current President of the Kennesaw State University , a position he has held since July 2006.-Education:Dr. Papp is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Dartmouth College with a bachelor's degree in International Affairs in 1969. In 1973, Papp received a Ph.D. in International...
, Kennesaw State University President - Adam RussellAdam RussellAdam W. Russell is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball.In , Russell was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the sixth round as the 179th overall pick....
, Pitcher for the Tampa Bay RaysTampa Bay RaysThe Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of MLB's American League. Since their inception in , the club has played at Tropicana Field...
MLB - Tony GardnerTony Gardner (designer)Tony Gardner is an American makeup and special effects designer. He has been involved in films Zombieland, 127 Hours, Hairspray, The Addams Family, Seed of Chucky, Shallow Hal and There's Something About Mary...
, Designer and Special Effects Makeup Artist - Jim ToccoJim ToccoJim Tocco is a former minor-league baseball announcer who is now working in marketing. Tocco grew up in North Olmsted, Ohio and attended North Olmsted High School before moving on to Bowling Green State University, where he graduated with a B.A...
, baseball broadcaster - Andrew Maskey, Jersey Shore
- Denise Dufala, News anchor on WOIOWOIOWOIO, virtual channel 19 , is the CBS affiliate in Cleveland, Ohio. It is licensed to the nearby suburb of Shaker Heights. WOIO is owned by Raycom Media and its sister station to MyNetworkTV affiliate WUAB . The two stations share a studio facility in Cleveland and WOIO's transmitter is located in...
External links
- North Olmsted High School at Greatschools.net