Westerville North High School is a public high school in

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. It is one of three high schools in the

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. The school's current principal is Kurt Yancey.

Background

The high school has been open since 1975. Westerville North's colors are cardinal and gold and its mascot is a representation of a classic Roman warrior. Students follow a moral code known as The Warrior Way, which focuses on respect for one another, parents, school and community. There are many traditions that are part of the school including seniors painting a large boulder outside the school, and walking around the school emblem in the front lobby for good luck. The high school is one of three in the Westerville school district.

In the media

Westerville North has occasionally received national press attention, usually for unusual events taking place at the school. An incident involving

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s sold at a bake sale was mentioned on

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. Many news networks featured a story involving Taylor Killian, a student who oiled himself down, went

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throughout the school, and was subsequently tased twice by Westerville police officer Doug Staysniak. The school was also mentioned in a March 2008 episode of

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, after Democratic presidential candidates appeared at rallies on the same day at Westerville North and Westerville Central. Westerville North has also received local media attention for its service to the local food bank, WARM (Westerville Area Resource Ministry). The school regularly raises over $20,000 each year to support local families in need of food, clothing, and gifts for the holidays. It also was recognized as one of Fox 28's Cool Schools. Highlights for this recognition focused on the Hydroponics program in which WNHS raises plants and herbs to donate or sell to local businesses, the show choir called the Notables, and school spirit.

Ohio High School Athletic Association State championships

* Girls Track - 1977, 1979 - schools first OCC Championship * Boys Tennis-Doubles 1985 * Boys Basketball – 1994, 2025 * Boys Track and Field – 1998 (tie) * Boys Soccer – 1995, 2003 * Girls Soccer – 1990,1992

Ohio Association Of Secondary School Administrators (OASSA) championships

* Dance Team (Large Contemporary/Lyrical) - 2023

Academic honors

Westerville North is listed #1205 on Newsweek's list of "America's Top High Schools" for 2010 As of 2017 Westerville North is listed as #1763 on US News High Schools

Notable alumni

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, basketball player *

Jeff Davidson Jeff Davidson (born October 3, 1967) is an American professional football coach and former player in the National Football League (NFL). He was the offensive coordinator of the Carolina Panthers and Cleveland Browns. Playing career High school ...

, All Big Ten offensive lineman for Ohio State. Played in the NFL for the Denver Broncos and New Orleans Saints * Josh Harris, BGSU standout and Retired NFL Quarterback *

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, Indiana University standout and two-time track-and-field Olympic athlete * Kevin Martin, basketball player *

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, basketball player * Ryan Wilson, track and field Olympian

External links

Westerville North High School

Notes and references

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