McNary High School

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McNary High School

Established	1965
Type of institution	Public 4-year
Principal	Ken Parshall
Enrollment	2,025 (as of November, 2006)[1]
Location	Keizer, Oregon, United States
Colors	Blue and White
Mascot	Celtics
Information	503-399-3233
Website	http://mcnary.salkeiz.k12.or.us/

McNary High School is located in Keizer, Oregon. It is named for Charles L. McNary. The school's mascot is the Celtic, and its school colors are blue and white. It has roughly 2,000 students, making it a 6A school by Oregon's state classifications.

Contents 1 Clubs and Activities 2 Athletics 3 Main Political Offices 4 Departments and Test Scores 5 Administrative Team 6 Urban Myths 7 References

[edit] Clubs and Activities

McNary has several clubs and activities including Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Associated Student Body (ASB), Faith on Fire, Celtic Latino Club, Chess Club, Book Club, Game Board Club, German Club, Dance Dance Revolution Club.

[edit] Athletics

McNary also has all major sports including: Football, Volleyball, Girls Soccer, Boys Soccer, Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, Girls Swimming, Boys Swimming, Girls Tennis, Boys Tennis, Baseball, Softball, Girls and Boys Track and Field.

[edit] Main Political Offices

The main members of ASB in office for the 2006-2007:
Skyler Meeks -- ASB President
Brent Copple -- ASB Vice President
Bryan Ziebart -- FBLA President
Laura Pech -- Senior Class President
Kirby Killen -- Junior Class President
Matthew Baker -- Special Effects Coordinator


FBLA officers for 2006-2007:
Bryan Ziebart -- FBLA President
Tony Orcutt -- FBLA President
Brent Copple -- School Store Manager (Merchandise)
Brett Walker -- School Store Manager (Food)
Andrew Malby -- Popcorn Manager / Fund raising specialist

[edit] Departments and Test Scores

Test Scores Statewide standardized testing in Oregon has exposed a need for improvement in McNary's Mathematics department. With the first year of implementation of the "Group Math" in 2005, McNary ranked in the 26th percentile in the state.^[2]

McNary's English department, however, continues to show great improvement: 53rd percentile in reading, 64 percentile in writing (2006).

Critics believe the abnormal gap in test scores to be due to the restructure of the Math department, as well as the inconsistency in staff, pertaining to the subject matter.

The English department, however, is on the incline in testing due to its consistently effective staff and strong honor and base courses. Carla Bell, Allison Bembenek, Dan Borresen, Gail Brooks, Susanne Dora, Angela Gunter, Edith Hernandez, Kathryn Jensen, John Mangan, Marc McAvoy, Diane McKillop, Linda Olson, Laura Reid, Andy Sheldon, Heidi Tavares, Kristi Waldrop, Robin Yankus, and Ranada Young are all members of this department.^[3]

[edit] Administrative Team

McNary is currently administered by the following staff: ^[4]
Principal Ken Parshall

Vice Principal Bob Jones

Vice Principal Jay Crystal

Vice Principal Justin Lieuallen

Athletic Director Mike Maghan

[edit] Urban Myths

There are several "Urban Myths" associated with the school including war bunkers, hidden halls, deaths, and misc. student-teacher relations.

It is believed there are a series of bunkers directly below the classrooms at McNary stocked full of foods, clothing, flashlights, water, and other goods. The only sign of the bunkers are the 2ft x 2ft panels found on the ground of each room, sealed to the floor. It has not been reported by any student of actually seeing the bunkers, nor has their existence been confirmed.

In addition to the bunkers, it has been said that secret halls lie below the surface of the first floor, connecting each bunker and forming a completely stocked, underground city.

There are also rumors of a "Ghost" in the Theater department, of a student who once attended class therein. There is a star near the stage manager's desk commemorating the student. McNary actors touch the plaque before appearing on stage to honor his spirit and that of the craft itself. Lights may blink on and off due to the ghost. The student believed to be a "Ghost" is Shawn Shadowski. He was killed in a car accident while driving to McNary. He was the lead actor in the play and the plaque was put by the desk to honor him.

[edit] References

1. ^ http://www.salkeiz.k12.or.us/districtcenter/DistrictFacts/enroll.pdf
2. ^ http://www.greatschools.net/modperl/achievement/or/1072
3. ^ http://mcnary.salkeiz.k12.or.us/Departments/English/EnglishHome.htm
4. ^ http://mcnary.salkeiz.k12.or.us/