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Norte Vista (or NoVi) started as a junior high school, named Arlington Junior High, from 1958-1960. Since then it has expanded into a large high school, in comparison to area high schools. |
Norte Vista (or NoVi) started as a junior high school, named Arlington Junior High, from 1958-1960. Since then it has expanded into a large high school, in comparison to area high schools. |
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In addition to all the normal student groups present in other high schools, Norte Vista also has clubs for [[Advancement Via Individual Determination]], [[Friday Night Live]], and the [[Human Rights Club]].<ref>[http://www.alvord.k12.ca.us/NorteVista/clubs/index.html Clubs & Activities page], Norte Vista High School.</ref> |
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The [[Advancement Via Individual Determination]] (AVID) program has designated Norte Vista as an AVID National Demonstration school. |
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==International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme== |
==International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme== |
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Revision as of 00:44, 9 July 2009
| Norte Vista High School | |
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| Address | |
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6585 Crest Avenue , 92503 | |
| Coordinates | 33°56′58″N 117°28′28″W / 33.949492°N 117.474484°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Opened | September 1961 |
| School district | Alvord Unified School District |
| Principal | Santos Campos[citation needed] |
| Color(s) | Red, white, and black |
| Athletics conference | CIF Sunkist League |
| Mascot | Braves |
| Website | http://www.Alvord.K12.CA.US/NorteVista/index.html |
Norte Vista High School is a high school in Riverside, California, part of the Alvord Unified School District, and the home of the Norte Vista Braves.
Institution
Norte Vista (or NoVi) started as a junior high school, named Arlington Junior High, from 1958-1960. Since then it has expanded into a large high school, in comparison to area high schools.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Norte Vista is an International Baccalaureate (IB) distinguished school.[citation needed] Norte Vista began IB classes in the 2008-2009 school year, offering a small selection of classes.
Drama
Norte Vista's drama program has put on such productions as The Matchmaker (March 2008), If It's Monday, This Must Be Murder (May 2008), Pride and Prejudice (November 2008) and Guys and Dolls (March 2009).
Sports
Norte Vista High School is a member of the California Interscholastic Federation Sunkist League.
Norte Vista's girls basketball team is a footnote in basketball history, as Cheryl Miller, who played for Riverside Polytechnic High School at the time, personally scored 105 points in a varsity game, as a senior, against the Braves on January 26, 1982; the final score was 179-15.[citation needed]
Notable alumni
- Jeff Soto, artist
- Frank Corral, Professional Football Player
- Brian Edmondson, Major League Baseball Player
- John Lowenstein, Major League Baseball Player