Northeast High School (St. Petersburg, Florida)

Summary

Northeast High School is a public high school in St. Petersburg, Florida. The school is part of the Pinellas County Schools district. Located just across the street from Meadowlawn Middle School and east of John M. Sexton Elementary School (named after Northeast's first principal), Northeast High School is one of the main high schools in the Saint Petersburg area. The school mascot is the Viking and the school colors are scarlet, cream, and black. Northeast High School is commonly referred to as NEHI.

Northeast High School
Address
Map
5500 16th Street North


United States
Coordinates27°49′22.10″N 82°39′20.36″W / 27.8228056°N 82.6556556°W / 27.8228056; -82.6556556
Information
TypePublic Secondary
Motto"once a viking, always a viking"
Established1954; 70 years ago (1954)
School districtPinellas County Schools
PrincipalMichael Hernandez
Faculty74.00 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,644 (2019-20)[1]
Student to teacher ratio22.22[1]
Campus size43 acres (170,000 m2)
Color(s)Scarlet, Cream and Black      
Athletics7A
Athletics conferenceDistrict 10
MascotVikings
NewspaperNor'easter
YearbookViking Log
WebsiteNortheast High School

On May 5, 1961, an F2 tornado struck the high school.

Test scores edit

Test % scoring at or above grade level State average
FCAT 2.0 Reading 41% (Grade 9) 38% (Grade 10) 52% (Grade 9) 50% (Grade 10)
FCAT Writing 24% 84%
Algebra 1 EOC 22% 86%

Former principals edit

  • Kevin K. Hendrick (2008-2010) (2012–2017)
  • Paulagene Nelson (2010-2012)
  • Patricia Wright (2005–2008)
  • Michael A. Miller (1992–2005)
  • Charley J. Williams (1989-1992)
  • J. Thomas Zachary (1979-1989)
  • Bill G. Williamson (1974-1979)
  • Lee R. Benjamin (1970-1974)
  • William G. Justice (1968-1970)
  • Thomas H. Rothchild (1965-1968)
  • John M. Sexton (1953-1965)

Notable alumni edit

Clubs edit

The school's clubs include:[11][better source needed]

Club Sponsor
Academic Team Dr. Mary Quartetti
Scarlet Regiment Band TBA
Choral Activities Brigitte Emenheiser
Forensics (Debate) Bernadette Langiotti
French Club Michel Honein
Freshman Class Christy Randolph
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Kristen Bercume
Grad Night Bernadette Langiotti
Hi-Y Michelle Dudley
Interact TBA
Junior Class Kelly Holder
Link Crew Michelle Dudley
Los Amigos Geraldine Craven
Mu Alpha Theta James Zack
National Honors Society Kristen Bercume
Nor'easter (Newspaper) Bernadette Langiotti
Principal's Multicultural Advisory Council Roberta Chamberlain
Straight and Gay Alliance (SAGA) Jennifer Hughes
Student Government Association (SGA) Ruth Pica
Senior Class Lisa Duszynski
Sophomore Class TBA
Soundings Paul Lynch
Spanish Honors Society Geraldine Craven
Thespians/Drama Club Kristin Rowell
Yearbook (Viking Log) Bernadette Langiotti

Athletics edit

Northeast High School participates in the following sports:[12]

Fall Sports

  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Swimming
  • Volleyball
  • Marching Band

Winter Sports

  • Boys Basketball
  • Girls Basketball
  • Boys Soccer
  • Girls Soccer
  • Wrestling

Spring Sports

  • Baseball
  • Flag Football
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track—2012 Girls Basketball Sportsmanship Award—Pinellas County Girls Basketball Coaches Association—2012 PCAC Flag Football District Champions—2012 PCAC Coach of the Year—Chris Holler

References edit

  1. ^ a b c "NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  2. ^ Zizzo, Mike (July 15, 1992). "St. Pete Creating Its Own Dynasty In Police League". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved November 9, 2014.
  3. ^ "Danielle Collins". Virginia Cavaliers Official Athletic Site. 28 April 2020. Archived from the original on 2020-10-06. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
  4. ^ Miller, Glenn (May 26, 1977). "Tom Hume bombed in debut". The Evening Independent. Retrieved November 9, 2014.
  5. ^ "U.S. streak broken at 21". St. Petersburg Times. July 7, 1979. Retrieved November 9, 2014.
  6. ^ Beard, Randy (February 17, 1983). "Nagelson expects her layoff will lead to big payoffs". The Evening Independent. Retrieved November 9, 2014.
  7. ^ O'Neil, Lucas (October 25, 2008). "Romano rebounds from mono, eyes title". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 9, 2014.
  8. ^ Tomalin, Terry (March 2, 2012). "Blinded in Afghanistan, St. Petersburg Navy officer aims for swimming championship". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved November 9, 2014.
  9. ^ Eskew, Alan (February 22, 2009). "Waechter gave up football scholarship for baseball". USA Today. Associated Press. Retrieved November 9, 2014.
  10. ^ Miller, Glenn (21 June 1979). "Frank Wren: Benched by Spinal Meningitis". The Evening Independent. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
  11. ^ Northeast High School - Clubs
  12. ^ Athletics

27°49′22.10″N 82°39′20.36″W / 27.8228056°N 82.6556556°W / 27.8228056; -82.6556556