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North Wilkes High School 
North High's front drive and new wing Location Hays, North Carolina, USA Information Type Public Established 1956 Principal Eric Barker Grades 9–12 Color(s) Royal Blue, White, Red Mascot Viking Yearbook 'Northwind' Website NWHS North Wilkes High School is a public school (grades 9-12) located in Hays, North Carolina. It is a part of the Wilkes County School System. The school's enrollment typically runs from 700 to 750 students. The school's district includes most of northern Wilkes County, including the communities of Traphill, Hays, McGrady, Mulberry, and a small portion of the town of North Wilkesboro.
The original school building, built in the 1950s, was demolished in 2006, to be replaced with new wings. Several new classroom buildings were built; they were connected with enclosed hallways lined with student lockers. The new school buildings consist of three levels. Only one wing of the old school building remains; it includes the cafeteria.
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Academics
The school offers career prep classes and college prep classes. It offers honors-level mathematics, English, history, and science courses. North Wilkes also offers Advanced Placement courses in subjects such as English. The language department offers courses in Spanish and Latin. Along with the honors classes, regular classes are a choice for all students. Other classes, such as the advanced foods class, are held off-campus. North Wilkes is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, also known as SACS.
Athletics
The school mascots are the Vikings; the school's colors are Royal Blue, White, and Red. North Wilkes High School supports varsity teams for the following sports: cheerleading, men's/women's basketball, football, men's baseball, wrestling, women's softball, women's volleyball, men's/women's soccer, men's/women's tennis, cross country, track and field, and swimming.
North Wilkes competes in the Mountain Valley Athletic Conference. It is listed as a 1A school and competes with other 1A high schools in North Carolina.[1]
State Championships
- Wrestling State Tournament: 1998
- Men's Basketball: 1961
Individual State Championships
Wrestling
- George Gianera, 2006
- Dan Prouty, 2004
- Kehly Roberts, 2002, 2003
- Stacy Bowlin, 1998
- Dallas Hicks, 1998
- Marty Williams, 1993
- David Johnson, 1990
All-Region Athletes
Soccer
- Chris Pollock, 2004
- Nathan Poteat, 2007
- Sarah Dengler, 2005
Athletic Awards
- NCHSAA Sportsmanship Award: 2003, 2004, 2005
- Women's Track State GPA Champions: 2004
- Women's Cross Country State GPA Champions: 2004
- Football State GPA Champions: 2003
- Women's Basketball State GPA Champions: 2003, 2004
- Wrestling State GPA Champions: 1994
- Men's Basketball State GPA Champions: 1988
Clubs
There are many active clubs available for membership at North Wilkes. These clubs have become a vital part of the surrounding community. Many of the clubs engage in different aspects of philanthropy, such as sponsoring Red Cross blood drives, hosting Christmas parties for underprivileged children, and collecting money for donation to various local charitable organizations.
- Interact
- Key Club
- Air Force JROTC
- Student Council
- Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes
- Future Business Leaders of America
- Future Farmers of America
Coordinates: 36°16′56″N 81°05′58″W / 36.2823°N 81.0995°W
References
- ^ "Conferences 2011-2012" (PDF). NC High School Athletic Association. https://www.nchsaa.org/intranet/downloadManagerControl.php?mode=getFile&elementID=7678&type=5&atomID=11197. Retrieved 13 October 2011.
Categories:- High schools in North Carolina
- Educational institutions established in 1956
- Schools in Wilkes County, North Carolina
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