Waukesha North High School
| Waukesha North High School | |
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| Address | |
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2222 Michigan Avenue , | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1974 |
| School district | Waukesha School District |
| Principal | Becky Newcomer |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1156 (2014-15) |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Blue, Purple & White |
| Mascot | Sparky the polar Bear |
| Nickname | Northstars |
| Yearbook | Northern Lights |
| Website | http://www.waukeshanorth.org/ |
Waukesha North High School is one of three high schools located in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Operated by the Waukesha School District,[1] the school opened in mid-year, at the start of the second semester, during the 1974-1975 school year. The school is part of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association and the Classic 8 Conference[2] in athletics. North's nickname is the "Northstars" and the school mascot is the polar bear, Sparky"
The school has a rotating schedule and advisory program.[3] Its marching band won the WSMA state marching band championship every year from 2007 to 2015.[4]
Extracurricular activities
Waukesha North is a contributor to Invisible Children, Inc.,[5] and has raised money for Layibi Secondary School, in northern Uganda.[citation needed]
First Robotics
Waukesha North participates in C.O.R.E. 2062, a FIRST Robotics Competition Team. The four-year-old team won the Rookie All Star Award in 2007, the Wisconsin Regional (Milwaukee) in 2008, and the 10,000 Lakes Regional (Minneapolis) in 2010.[citation needed]
Music
The music program at Waukesha North High School includes band, choir, orchestra, and jazz ensemble. Each music area offers varied extra-curricular entities, ranging from musical theatre to pep band to solo ensemble experiences.
Notable people
- Erik Bickerstaff - former NFL player (Class of 1997)
- Jeff Hanson - musician (Class of 1996)[6]
- Kurt Larson - former NFL player
- Johnny Lechner - perpetual college student (Class of 1994)
- Edmund C. Moy - former director of the United States Mint (Class of 1975)
- Jon Richards - Wisconsin politician[7]
- Doug Russell - radio and television personality (Class of 1990). Lavon Butler Radio Personality (class of 2008).
- Nick Viall - former contestant on The Bachelorette and The Bachelor on Season 21 of the show.
Notes
- ^ http://www.waukesha.k12.wi.us/district/
- ^ "Classiceight.com".
- ^ http://www.waukeshanorth.org/about.cfm
- ^ http://www.wsmamusic.com/programs/marching_band/index.html
- ^ http://s4s.invisiblechildren.com/school/waukesha-north-high-school
- ^ http://www.legacy.com/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=128259147
- ^ Wisconsin Blue Book 2011-2012, Biographical Sketch of Jon Richards, p. 33.
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