Northern Bedford County Middle/High School

Northern Bedford County Middle/High School
Address
152 NBC Drive
Loysburg, Pennsylvania 16659
United States
Information
School type Public high school
Director Todd Beatty
Principal Wayne Sherlock and Mike O'Dellick
Faculty 43.1
Grades 6-12
Enrollment 642 (as of 2007-08)
Student to teacher ratio 15:1
Color(s) black and white
         
Mascot Panther
Communities served Hopewell, Woodbury
Information (814) 766-2221
Website

www.nbcsd.org

campus type = Rural

Northern Bedford County Middle/High School (commonly NBC) is a coeducational combination public middle school and public secondary school in Loysburg, Pennsylvania, United States, serving students in grades 6–12. The school is operated by a private company under contract with the county, Northern Bedford County School District, Inc.

History

NBC became a reality in 1957 with the jointure of three high schools into one. Classes were held in the three high schools until construction of the current High School was completed on May 8, 1963 for a cost of $1.25 Million[1] Dollars. An addition of six classrooms, service areas and a Vocational Building/Greenhouse was completed in 1976-77.

Alma Mater

The Alma Mater was written by NBC[2] class of 1973 alum Ellen M. Stuckey:
Hail to You, O Northern Bedford, where childhood dreams began to grow.
Hail to you, O Northern Bedford, You taught us what we needed to know.

With traditions of discipline and honor
In tasks both great and small
Making great effort and achieving
The best education for all, O....

Hail to You, O Northern Bedford, where childhood dreams began to grow.
Hail to you, O Northern Bedford, You taught us what we needed to know.

For years you faithfully provided
Opportunities for achievement and growth.
Now we want to honor you by living
Lives full of service and worth, O . . .
Hail to You, O Northern Bedford, where childhood dreams began to grow.
Hail to you, O Northern Bedford, You taught us what we needed to know

Graduation Requirements

Students at Northern Bedford must complete 28.5 Credits of coursework,[3] and complete a Cultamating Project as well as score "profiecent" or above on the PSSA's:

Coursework Breakdown

Career-Technology Education

The school has a Vocational Building on-site in which students can participate[3] in a trade:

Clubs

The following clubs are available at Northern Bedford:[3]

Notable alumni

Athletics

Northern Bedford is a member of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA), NBC is in District V.

References

  1. ↑ "NBCSD/About Us/History". Retrieved 8 January 2012.
  2. ↑ "About NBCSD/NBCSD Alma Mater". North Bedford County School District, Inc.
  3. 1 2 3 "High School Office/Student Handbook". North Bedford County School District, Inc. Retrieved 8 January 2012.

Coordinates: 40°09′40″N 78°22′47″W / 40.16119°N 78.379605°W / 40.16119; -78.379605

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