Norwell High School is a
public high school located approximately 4 miles southwest of
Ossian,
Indiana
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.
About
Norwell High School opened in the fall of 1967 after a consolidation between Ossian and Lancaster Central High Schools. The first graduating class, the Class of 1968 was separated between the two schools while construction was completed on the current campus. The Class of 1969 was the first to graduate from the school at its current location. The school serves the entire
Northern Wells Community Schools school district. The school district is located in the northern part of Wells County, running from IN 124 north. Norwell High School is centrally located in the school district at
US 224
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and county road 100 E. Norwell has a strong athletic background in participation in the Northeast Eight (NE8). Norwell High School currently operates on a traditional 7 period system.
Athletics
The Knights were the
IHSAA 3A baseball state championshipions in 2003, 2007, and 2013.
Notable alumni
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Chandler Harnish
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Economics
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, MVP of
2010 Humanitarian Bowl, "
Mr. Irrelevant
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History
"Mr. Irrelev ...
" in
2012 NFL Draft
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Matt Kinzer
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, professional baseball player,
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, professional football player,
NFL Detroit Lions
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Jarrod Parker
Jarrod Parker (born November 24, 1988) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks as the 9th overall pick in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft from Norwell High School in Ossian, Indiana. H ...
, professional baseball player,
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Oakland Athletics
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David Rupel, television producer and writer
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Josh VanMeter
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, professional baseball player,
MLB
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See also
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List of high schools in Indiana
References
External links
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Public high schools in Indiana
Education in Wells County, Indiana
1967 establishments in Indiana