North Marion High School (Florida)
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Address |
151 West Hwy 329 |
City | |
Established |
1964 |
Type |
Public secondary and Magnet AICE (Cambridge) |
Principal |
Benjamin Whitehouse |
Enrollment |
1400 |
Students |
Coeducational |
Grades |
9–12 |
Accreditation |
Florida State Department of Education |
District | |
Mascot |
Colts |
Colors |
Garnet and Gold |
Website |
North Marion High School is a high school located in Citra, Florida. The school's athletic teams are known as the Colts and the Varsity Football team competes in the FHSAA Class 5A Division. The school colors are Garnet and Gold. The school currently serves 1,400 students in grades 9 through 12. NMHS has the largest district by physical area in the Marion County School District.
Performing Arts at NMHS
There are many Ensembles included in the NMHS Performing Arts Department. The most recognized is the Marching Band which is known as the "Mighty Colt Regiment" boasting a membership of 80 plus members. The "Mighty Colt Regiment" competes in the Florida Marching Band Coalition (FMBC) Class 3A Division. The Performing Arts Department also consists of the following: Concert Band, Chorus, Jazz Band, "Phantasy" Color Guard, "Phantasmagoria" Indoor Percussion. The entire Performing Arts program is the largest extra/co-curricular activity/club on the campus with a membership of 100+ Student Performers.
Florida Department of Education School Grade
During the 2010–11 School year NMHS earned a school grade of "B" under the Florida A+ Grading System.
Famous Alumni
- Jeremy McKinnon -Musician, Lead vocalist of the pop punk/metalcore band A Day to Remember
- Greg Carr - Wide Receiver, Florida State University Graduate, Drafted: Chargers 2009
- Cortez Allen - Corner Back, The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina Graduate, Drafted: Pittsburgh Steelers 2011
- Rielle Hunter - Had an affair with and conceived a child with 2004 Democratic Party vice-presidential nominee John Edwards.[1][2]
References
- ↑ Rielle Hunter, John Edwards Affair, August 8, 2008, Chicago Tribune.
- ↑ Baker, Mike. Edwards admits he fathered videographer's child, Associated Press, January 21, 2010.
External links
- North Marion High School
- North Marion High School Performing Arts
- School profile at GreatSchools.net
- Marion County Public Schools Website
Coordinates: 29°20′22″N 82°08′18″W / 29.3394178°N 82.1384269°W