Miami Norland High School
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| Established | August 1958 |
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| Type | Public |
| Principal | Dr. Mark Soffian |
| Students | 2,076 |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Location | Miami Gardens, Florida, USA |
| District | Miami-Dade County Public Schools |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Maroon & Gray |
| Mascot | Vikings |
| School hours | 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM |
| Average class size | 30 |
| Website | mnorland.dadeschools.net |
Miami Norland Senior High School is a secondary school located at 1050 NW 195th St in the Norwood neighborhood of Miami Gardens, Florida. Its current principal is Dr. Mark Soffian.
Miami Norland's colors are maroon and gray. The school mascot is the Viking. Prior to the erection of nearby Michael Krop Senior High, Norland was the northernmost school in Dade County. The school's name reflects this geographical fact.
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[edit] History
In 1958, the illustrious Viking ship, Norland, left its main port and struck out for the high seas. The very first graduating crew of Vikings was made up of only 350 members." Remis Velisque" The horizons are unlimited "with oars and with sails." Times have changed from when the school firsted open. Big Chevys, Rock and Roll, and doing the Twist were the latest craze. But now it is about Rap music, doing the Wu-Tang, and Facebook.
In 1998, the school was rocked by a student riot that was featured on major news networks such as CNN and Fox News. The incident was supposed to be a student protest against strict administrative changes such as student newspaper limitations and an off-campus lunch ban. The event became disorganized and eventually resulted in outright student rebellion. As a result of the incident, Principal Carroll Williams was fired. Mr. Turner, the new school principal, was welcomed with great fanfare. He has since also left the school. Today, Dr. Soffian, leads the school.
Despite the turmoil, Norland alumni continue to thrive. Many of them have attended state universities such as the University of Florida, Florida A&M University, Florida International University, University of Miami, Florida State University and more. Some of them have attended Ivy League institutions such as Princeton, Harvard, and Brown. Others are aspiring actresses and musicians. You may even find that some alumni are professional athletes, especially since Norland won the 2002 Florida 6A Football Championship.
This school was given a grade of "F" by the Florida Department of Education in 2006-2007. In 2005-2006, this school received a "D". In 2004-2005, this school received a "D". [1]
Norland overall rating is 2 (10 being the highest, 1 being the lowest).[2]
[edit] Cultures
Norland is a culturally-rich school. Students embrace many heritages, including African-American, Jamaican, Trinidadian, Haitian, Bahamian, Creole Nicaraguan, Dominican, and Puerto Rican.
[edit] Athletics
Championships:
Boy’s Basketball Team: State playoff history- (17-7) 3 state appearance
- 2006 FHSAA State Champions
Boy's Basketball team School year 2007-2008 State Champions Defeated Boyd Anderson
[edit] Famous Guests
Trina appeared at Norland sometime in 2001. Rev. Jesse Jackson visited Norland on February 1, 2007.
[edit] Famous Alumni
- Antwan Barnes - Baltimore Ravens Linebacker
- Daniel Conahan - serial murderer
- JT Money - rapper
- Randy Shannon - head coach of the University of Miami Football team
- Dwayne Bowe - Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver
- Greg Moss - professional football player
- Jeffrey Rodack -- Graduated 1970 -- Executive Editor of GLOBE magazine
- Darrin Smith - Graduated 1988 - Dallas Cowboys Linebacker
- Wilbur Summers -graduated 1972- professional football player- detroit lions
- Kareem Brown NFL Defensive Lineman [New England Patriots]
- Mike McKenzie NFL Cornerback [Green Bay Packers] & Currently[New Orleans Saints]
- Garcelle Beauvais (Fancy) The Jaime Foxx Show
- Fresh Fellas R&B Group
- Total Control R&B Group - Graduated 1990 & 1991 - (1999 "Showtime At The Apollo Winners")
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Miami Norland High School Official Website
- Miami Norland High's Great School page
- Miami-Dade County Public Schools
- [http://norlandseniorhighclassof1967.com/
[edit] Sources
- Alce, A. et al (May 16 1998) Demonstration Turns Violent at Norland High. The Miami Herald, page 1A
- Walters, S. (April 18 1999) No Peace at Norland. The Miami Herald Page, page 1B
- Samuels, R. (February 3 2007) Jesse Jackson delivers message of hope to kids. The Miami Herald, page 6B
