Northeast High School (St. Petersburg, Florida)
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, 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 and is well known for their diversity in clubs and academies.
| Northeast High School | |
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| Address | |
5500 16th Street North St. Petersburg, Florida 33703 | |
| Coordinates | 27°49′22.10″N 82°39′20.36″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public Secondary |
| Motto | Home of the Vikings |
| Established | 1954 |
| School district | Pinellas County Schools |
| Principal | Michael Hernandez |
| Faculty | 79.00 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9 - 12 |
| Enrollment | 1,653 (2018-19)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 20.92[1] |
| Campus size | 43 acres (170,000 m2) |
| Color(s) | Scarlet, Cream and Black |
| Athletics | 7A |
| Athletics conference | District 10 |
| Mascot | Vikings |
| Newspaper | Nor'easter |
| Yearbook | Viking Log |
| Website | Northeast High School |
Test scores
| 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
- 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
- Jeff D'Amico - former Major League Baseball player (Milwaukee Brewers, New York Mets, Pittsburgh Pirates, Cleveland Indians)[2]
- Mark R. Hamilton - Army football, Major General in US Army, President of University of Alaska
- Tom Hume - former Major League Baseball player (Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies)[3]
- Craig Lefferts - former Major League Baseball player (Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, Baltimore Orioles, Texas Rangers, California Angels)[4]
- Betsy Nagelsen - former professional tennis player, Australian Open singles finalist and doubles champion[5]
- Megan Romano - swimmer at University of Georgia[6]
- Tony Samuels - former NFL player, tight end for Kansas City Chiefs
- Brad Snyder - Paralympic Olympic gold medalist, US Navy officer[7]
- Doug Waechter - former Major League Baseball player (Tampa Bay Rays, Florida Marlins, Kansas City Royals)[8]
- Frank Wren - MLB executive with Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Florida Marlins[9]
- Auggie Sanchez - USF Football Player
Clubs
Northeast High School has a myriad of clubs such as:[10]
| 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
Northeast High School participates in the following sports:[11]
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
- "NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved August 1, 2020.
- Zizzo, Mike (July 15, 1992). "St. Pete Creating Its Own Dynasty In Police League". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved November 9, 2014.
- Miller, Glenn (May 26, 1977). "Tom Hume bombed in debut". The Evening Independent. Google News. Retrieved November 9, 2014.
- "U.S. streak broken at 21". St. Petersburg Times. Google News. July 7, 1979. Retrieved November 9, 2014.
- Beard, Randy (February 17, 1983). "Nagelson expects her layoff will lead to big payoffs". The Evening Independent. Google News. Retrieved November 9, 2014.
- O'Neil, Lucas (October 25, 2008). "Romano rebounds from mono, eyes title". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 9, 2014.
- Tomalin, Terry (March 2, 2012). "Blinded in Afghanistan, St. Petersburg Navy officer aims for swimming championship". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved November 9, 2014.
- Eskew, Alan (February 22, 2009). "Waechter gave up football scholarship for baseball". USA Today. Associated Press. Retrieved November 9, 2014.
- Miller, Glenn (21 June 1979). "Frank Wren: Benched by Spinal Meningitis". The Evening Independent. Google News. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
- Northeast High School - Clubs
- Athletics
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