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'''Natchitoches Central High School''' is a [[Public school (government funded)|public]] [[high school]] in [[Natchitoches, Louisiana |
'''Natchitoches Central High School''' is a [[Public school (government funded)|public]] [[high school]] in [[Natchitoches, Louisiana]], United States. It is governed by the [[Natchitoches Parish School Board]]. |
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== History == |
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The development of Natchitoches Central High School, like so many schools in the 1960s and early 1970s, began with Federal Court orders to desegregate the two major existing high schools in the city of Natchitoches. To insure smooth transition, the faculties of both Central High School and Natchitoches High School attended a workshop at Northwestern State University to develop curricula, attitudes, and the necessary internal organizations to promote the total school. |
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The development of Natchitoches Central High School, like so many schools in the 1960s and early 1970s, began with Federal Court orders to desegregate the two major existing high schools in the city of Natchitoches.{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}} To insure smooth transition, the faculties of both Central High School and Natchitoches High School attended a workshop at Northwestern State University to develop curricula, attitudes, and the necessary internal organizations to promote the total school. |
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The Natchitoches Parish School System was placed under another court order in 1981 to further desegregate its schools. This led to massive consolidation and assigned 10th through 12th grade students from [[Natchitoches, Louisiana|Natchitoches]], Allen, [[Provencal, Louisiana|Provencal]], [[Marthaville, Louisiana|Marthaville]], and [[Robeline, Louisiana|Robeline]] into the new Natchitoches Central High School facility. Ninth grade students were housed at a nearby facility named Natchitoches Ninth Grade Center and operated under a separate administration. Cooperative planning, with reorganization of scheduling and curriculum, was necessary to insure a smooth transition of faculties, students, and communities into the new educational endeavor. |
The Natchitoches Parish School System was placed under another court order in 1981 to further desegregate its schools.{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}} This led to massive consolidation and assigned 10th through 12th grade students from [[Natchitoches, Louisiana|Natchitoches]], Allen, [[Provencal, Louisiana|Provencal]], [[Marthaville, Louisiana|Marthaville]], and [[Robeline, Louisiana|Robeline]] into the new Natchitoches Central High School facility. Ninth grade students were housed at a nearby facility named Natchitoches Ninth Grade Center and operated under a separate administration. Cooperative planning, with reorganization of scheduling and curriculum, was necessary to insure a smooth transition of faculties, students, and communities into the new educational endeavor. |
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In 1989, [[Cloutierville, Louisiana|Cloutierville]] High School was closed and those students were assigned to Natchitoches Central High School. |
In 1989, [[Cloutierville, Louisiana|Cloutierville]] High School was closed and those students were assigned to Natchitoches Central High School.{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}} |
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In November 1992, Natchitoches Central High School was one of five Louisiana public high schools nominated for the Blue Ribbon Schools Excellence in Education Award in a national program sponsored by the United States Department of Education. |
In November 1992, Natchitoches Central High School was one of five Louisiana public high schools nominated for the Blue Ribbon Schools Excellence in Education Award in a national program sponsored by the United States Department of Education. |
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Major reconstruction began on the facility in 1998 and 24 new rooms were added to the building. The beginning of the 2000 school year marked the consolidation of Natchitoches Central and the Ninth Grade Center and began a new phase in the history of this school. |
Major reconstruction began on the facility in 1998 and 24 new rooms were added to the building. The beginning of the 2000 school year marked the consolidation of Natchitoches Central and the Ninth Grade Center and began a new phase in the history of this school. |
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The Chief is the school mascot, and the school colors are maroon, gold, and white. School publications include a newspaper, ''The Chieftain'', and the yearbook, ''The Chinquapin''. |
The Chief is the school mascot, and the school colors are maroon, gold, and white.{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}} School publications include a newspaper, ''The Chieftain'', and the yearbook, ''The Chinquapin''.{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}} |
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Natchitoches Central High School Principals (since moving into the current facilities): |
Natchitoches Central High School Principals (since moving into the current facilities):{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}} |
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Derwood Duke (1981-1988) |
Derwood Duke (1981-1988) |
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Lester Lee (1988-1990) |
Lester Lee (1988-1990) |
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David Elkins (2006-2010) |
David Elkins (2006-2010) |
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Dale Skinner (2010-2014) |
Dale Skinner (2010-2014) |
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Bill Gordy ( |
Bill Gordy (2014–2020) |
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Micah Coleman (2021-present){{Citation needed|date=September 2023}} |
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==Athletics== |
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Natchitoches Central High athletics competes in the [[Louisiana High School Athletic Association|LHSAA]]. |
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==Notable alumni== |
==Notable alumni== |
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{{More citations needed section|date=November 2012}} |
{{More citations needed section|date=November 2012}} |
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* [[Monnie T. Cheves]] (Class of c. 1919, 1902–1988), football and basketball coach at Natchitoches High School; Northwestern State University professor, and member of the [[Louisiana House of Representatives]] from 1952 to 1960<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.natchitocheshighschool1960.org/class_profile.cfm?member_id=2431454|title=In Memoriam: Monnie T. Cheves|newspaper=[[The Town Talk (Alexandria)|Alexandria Daily Town Talk]]|page=D3|date=August 17, 1988|accessdate=September 9, 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140910195808/http://www.natchitocheshighschool1960.org/class_profile.cfm?member_id=2431454|archivedate=September 10, 2014}}</ref> |
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*[[Paul Foshee]], Class of 1950, member of both houses of the [[Louisiana State Legislature]], 1960–1964, 1972–1976 |
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* [[Julian Edwin Bailes, Sr.]] (1905-2010), Natchitoches city judge 1948 to 1960; 10th Judicial District Court judge 1960 to 1972 |
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* [[Monnie T. Cheves]] (Class of c. 1919, 1902-1988), alumni and football and basketball coach at Natchitoches High School; Northwestern State University professor, and member of the [[Louisiana House of Representatives]] from 1952 to 1960<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.natchitocheshighschool1960.org/class_profile.cfm?member_id=2431454|title=In Memoriam: Monnie T. Cheves|newspaper=[[The Town Talk (Alexandria)|Alexandria Daily Town Talk]]|page=D3|date=August 17, 1988|accessdate=September 9, 2014|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140910195808/http://www.natchitocheshighschool1960.org/class_profile.cfm?member_id=2431454|archivedate=September 10, 2014}}</ref> |
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*[[Paul L. Foshee]], Class of 1950, member of both houses of the [[Louisiana State Legislature]], 1960–1964, 1972–1976 |
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*[[Henry C. Dethloff]], Class of 1952, [[historian]] |
*[[Henry C. Dethloff]], Class of 1952, [[historian]] |
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*[[David Dumars]], American player of gridiron football |
*[[David Dumars]], American player of gridiron football |
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*[[Pat Listach]], Class of 1985, 1992 American League Rookie of the Year |
*[[Pat Listach]], Class of 1985, 1992 American League Rookie of the Year |
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*[[Vern Roberson]], NFL player |
*[[Vern Roberson]], NFL player |
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*[[J.D. Garrett]], an American football halfback for the Boston Patriots from 1964 to 1967. |
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==School uniforms== |
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The district requires all students to wear [[school uniform]]s. |
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== Student clubs and organizations == |
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*[[4-H]] Club |
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*African American History Club |
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*Band |
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*Band Flag Line |
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*Baseball |
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*Beta Club |
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*Bible Club |
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*Boys' Basketball |
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*Boys' Soccer |
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*Boys' Track |
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*C.O.P.E. |
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*Cheerleaders |
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*Chiefettes |
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*Cross Country |
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*Drama Club |
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*[[FBLA]] |
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*[[Fellowship of Christian Athletes|FCA]] |
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*[[Future Farmers of America|FFA]] |
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*Football |
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*French Club |
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*Girls' Basketball |
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*Girls' Soccer |
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*Girls' Track |
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*Government Close Up |
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*Governor’s Program on Abstinence |
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*JROTC (Chief Battalion) |
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*JROTC Armed and Unarmed Regulation Team |
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*JROTC Armed Exhibition (Chiefs) |
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*JROTC Male and Female Color Guard |
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*JROTC Physical Fitness Team |
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*JROTC Rifle Team |
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*JROTC Unarmed Exhibition (Slap Team) |
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*Key Club |
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*Leo Club |
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*Maroon Line |
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*[[National Honor Society]] |
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*NCHOIR |
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*Orchestra |
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*Peer Helpers |
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*Powerlifting |
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*Quiz Bowl |
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*Rodeo Club |
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*SADD |
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*SGO |
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*Softball |
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*Swim Team |
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*Tennis |
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*YACA |
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== Parent organizations == |
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*Athletic Boosters |
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*Band Boosters |
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*PTSO |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.nat.k12.la.us/schoolwork/schools/nchs_site/index.html School Website] |
* [http://www.nat.k12.la.us/schoolwork/schools/nchs_site/index.html School Website] |
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{{Nachitoches, Louisiana}} |
{{Nachitoches, Louisiana}} |
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{{Education in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana}} |
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[[Category:Public high schools in Louisiana]] |
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[[Category:Buildings and structures in Natchitoches, Louisiana]] |
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[[Category:Educational institutions in the United States with year of establishment missing]] |
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[[Category:Historically segregated African-American schools in Louisiana]] |
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| Natchitoches Central High School | |
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 Building of Natchitoches Central High School in November 8, 2016 | |
| Address | |
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6513 Highway 1 South Bypass , 71457 Vereinigte Staaten | |
| Coordinates | 31°44′44″N 93°6′30″W / 31.74556°N 93.10833°W |
| Information | |
| Typ | Public |
| School district | Natchitoches Parish School Board |
| Direktorin | Micah Coleman |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Number of students | 1200+ |
| Color(s) | Maroon, Gold, and White |
| Athletics | Louisiana High School Athletic Association |
| Athletics conference | District 2-5A |
| Mascot | Leader of the Natchitoches people |
| Nickname | Chiefs |
| Newspaper | The Chieftain |
| Yearbook | The Chinquapin |
| Website | School website |
Natchitoches Central High School is a public high school in Natchitoches, Louisiana, United States. It is governed by the Natchitoches Parish School Board.
History
[edit]The development of Natchitoches Central High School, like so many schools in the 1960s and early 1970s, began with Federal Court orders to desegregate the two major existing high schools in the city of Natchitoches.[citation needed] To insure smooth transition, the faculties of both Central High School and Natchitoches High School attended a workshop at Northwestern State University to develop curricula, attitudes, and the necessary internal organizations to promote the total school.
The Natchitoches Parish School System was placed under another court order in 1981 to further desegregate its schools.[citation needed] This led to massive consolidation and assigned 10th through 12th grade students from Natchitoches, Allen, Provencal, Marthaville, and Robeline into the new Natchitoches Central High School facility. Ninth grade students were housed at a nearby facility named Natchitoches Ninth Grade Center and operated under a separate administration. Cooperative planning, with reorganization of scheduling and curriculum, was necessary to insure a smooth transition of faculties, students, and communities into the new educational endeavor.
In 1989, Cloutierville High School was closed and those students were assigned to Natchitoches Central High School.[citation needed]
In November 1992, Natchitoches Central High School was one of five Louisiana public high schools nominated for the Blue Ribbon Schools Excellence in Education Award in a national program sponsored by the United States Department of Education.
Major reconstruction began on the facility in 1998 and 24 new rooms were added to the building. The beginning of the 2000 school year marked the consolidation of Natchitoches Central and the Ninth Grade Center and began a new phase in the history of this school.
The Chief is the school mascot, and the school colors are maroon, gold, and white.[citation needed] School publications include a newspaper, The Chieftain, and the yearbook, The Chinquapin.[citation needed]
Natchitoches Central High School Principals (since moving into the current facilities):[citation needed] Derwood Duke (1981-1988) Lester Lee (1988-1990) Julio C. Toro (1990-1999) Ronnie Waites (1999-2006) David Elkins (2006-2010) Dale Skinner (2010-2014) Bill Gordy (2014–2020) Micah Coleman (2021-present)[citation needed]
Athletics
[edit]Natchitoches Central High athletics competes in the LHSAA.
Notable alumni
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- Monnie T. Cheves (Class of c. 1919, 1902–1988), football and basketball coach at Natchitoches High School; Northwestern State University professor, and member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1952 to 1960[1]
- Paul Foshee, Class of 1950, member of both houses of the Louisiana State Legislature, 1960–1964, 1972–1976
- Henry C. Dethloff, Class of 1952, historian
- David Dumars, American player of gridiron football
- Joe Dumars, Class of 1981, NBA Hall of Fame[2]
- Pat Listach, Class of 1985, 1992 American League Rookie of the Year
- Vern Roberson, NFL player
- J.D. Garrett, an American football halfback for the Boston Patriots from 1964 to 1967.
References
[edit]- ^ "In Memoriam: Monnie T. Cheves". Alexandria Daily Town Talk. August 17, 1988. p. D3. Archived from the original on September 10, 2014. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
- ^ "Joe Dumars". Basketball-Reference.Com. Retrieved November 26, 2012.
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