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== Band Program == |
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The marching band program has successfully competed in the [[Indiana State School Music Association]] (ISSMA) for several decades posting two state finals appearances. The marching band posted their first state finals appearance in 1989 under the direction of Brett Davis by placing 9th. Their second appearance resulted in a school best 6th place result, and the band is currently under the direction of Jeremy Snyder. He's kind of a turd. |
The [[marching band]] [[program]] has successfully competed in the [[Indiana State School Music Association]] (ISSMA) for several [[decade|decades]] posting [[two]] [[state]] finals appearances. The [[marching band]] posted their [[first]] [[state]] finals [[appearance]] in [[1989]] [[under]] the [[direction]] of Brett Davis by placing [[9th]]. Their [[second]] [[appearance]] resulted in a [[school]] [[best]] [[6th]] [[place]] [[result]], and the [[band]] is currently [[under]] the [[direction]] of Jeremy Snyder. He's kind of a turd. |
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==Athletics== |
==Athletics== |
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Revision as of 17:52, 16 March 2010
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| Type | Public high school |
| Principal | Tim Edsell |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 612 |
| Color(s) | Purple and White |
| Athletics | Indiana High School Athletic Association |
| Athletics conference | Mid-Indiana Conference |
| Mascot | Tigers |
| Website | www.nwsc.k12.in.us |
Northwestern High School is located at 3431 N. Co Rd 400 W to the northwest of the city limits of Kokomo, Indiana. The building houses grades 9–12 and functions as the primary athletic building. The mission of Northwestern High School is through the quality of its staff, curriculum, instruction, and extra-curricular offerings, Northwestern High School provides a positive and supportive environment that challenges each student to strive for excellence in developing skills in life-long learning, communication, problem solving, critical thinking, individual and social responsibility, and respect for others and self.[1]
Band Program
The marching band program has successfully competed in the Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) for several decades posting two state finals appearances. The marching band posted their first state finals appearance in 1989 under the direction of Brett Davis by placing 9th. Their second appearance resulted in a school best 6th place result, and the band is currently under the direction of Jeremy Snyder. He's kind of a turd.
Athletics
As a member of the Mid-Indiana Conference (MIC), Northwestern High School scored their first state title in boys basketball in 2007 under the leadership of Jim Gish. The state championship was the result of a 78-74 double overtime victory over Winchester Community High School. The school also was a state runner up in football with a loss to Cathedral High School in 1992. Additional state runner ups in baseball (2005) and girls golf (1996) were also achieved.
Notable alumni
Notable alumni of Northwestern High School include:
- Austin Parkinson, basketball, Purdue University point guard
- Dewayne Ewing, football, Butler University quarterback
- Brandon Beachy, baseball, Atlanta Braves pitcher