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'''Naperville Central High School''' ('''Naperville Central''') is a public four-year comprehensive school in [[Naperville, Illinois|Naperville]], a suburb southwest of [[Chicago, Illinois]] in the [[United States]]. |
'''Naperville Central High School''' ('''Naperville Central''') is a public four-year comprehensive school in [[Naperville, Illinois|Naperville]], a suburb southwest of [[Chicago, Illinois]] in the [[United States]]. |
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==Overview== |
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The oldest part of the current building, known by some as the "Three-Story Wing" (just above the center point in the photograph), dates from the 1950s. The original Naperville Community High School (or sometimes just Naperville High School) building stood on Washington street, just east of the present location of Washington Junior High School. The same building was used as the original Washington Junior High School until it was replaced in the late 1970s. Naperville Central has received a number of building additions since the 1950s, the most recent being a Student Services wing in the northeast part of the building, in front of the original structure, an auditorium in the northwest part of the building (far left in the photograph) and a [[natatorium]] (swimming/diving facility, far right in the photograph, 'below' the football field) in the southern part of the building. These were all completed for the 1992-1993 school year. Prior additions included a field house and renovations to the student cafeteria area in the late 1980s, the current school library, and a large single-story classroom wing (known as the "Flat Wing"). |
The oldest part of the current building, known by some as the "Three-Story Wing" (just above the center point in the photograph), dates from the 1950s. The original Naperville Community High School (or sometimes just Naperville High School) building stood on Washington street, just east of the present location of Washington Junior High School. The same building was used as the original Washington Junior High School until it was replaced in the late 1970s. Naperville Central has received a number of building additions since the 1950s, the most recent being a Student Services wing in the northeast part of the building, in front of the original structure, an auditorium in the northwest part of the building (far left in the photograph) and a [[natatorium]] (swimming/diving facility, far right in the photograph, 'below' the football field) in the southern part of the building. These were all completed for the 1992-1993 school year. Prior additions included a field house and renovations to the student cafeteria area in the late 1980s, the current school library, and a large single-story classroom wing (known as the "Flat Wing"). |
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===Staff=== |
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The school has 217 certified staff members of which 90 percent have a masters degree or beyond. NCHS has an established reputation for high quality education and college preparation. Every year over 97% of its graduates attend college. Enrollment for the 2003-04 year is 3005 students. NCHS is one of two high schools in Naperville Community Unit School District 203, along with Naperville North High School. |
The school has 217 certified staff members of which 90 percent have a masters degree or beyond. NCHS has an established reputation for high quality education and college preparation. Every year over 97% of its graduates attend college. Enrollment for the 2003-04 year is 3005 students. NCHS is one of two high schools in Naperville Community Unit School District 203, along with Naperville North High School. |
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=="Claim to Fame"== |
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Naperville Central is the only high school in the United States to have an authentic Egyptian mummy. The mummy dates to approximately 55 BC. In 2002 the [[National Geographic Channel]] visited the school and featured the mummy on an episode of its "Mummy Roadshow". "Butch" is kept in a glass case in the Second Story. |
Naperville Central is the only high school in the United States to have an authentic Egyptian mummy. The mummy dates to approximately 55 BC. In 2002 the [[National Geographic Channel]] visited the school and featured the mummy on an episode of its "Mummy Roadshow". "Butch" is kept in a glass case in the Second Story. |
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==Sports== |
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The school mascot is the Redhawk. From 1939 until 1992, the mascot was the Redskin. After a series of public protests, the District 203 School Board decided it would be appropriate to end the use of the term 'Redskins.' The Redhawk was chosen as the new school's mascot after a vote by students. |
The school mascot is the Redhawk. From 1939 until 1992, the mascot was the Redskin. After a series of public protests, the District 203 School Board decided it would be appropriate to end the use of the term 'Redskins.' The Redhawk was chosen as the new school's mascot after a vote by students. |
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Revision as of 03:57, 16 January 2005
Naperville Central High School (Naperville Central) is a public four-year comprehensive school in Naperville, a suburb southwest of Chicago, Illinois in the United States.
Overview
The oldest part of the current building, known by some as the "Three-Story Wing" (just above the center point in the photograph), dates from the 1950s. The original Naperville Community High School (or sometimes just Naperville High School) building stood on Washington street, just east of the present location of Washington Junior High School. The same building was used as the original Washington Junior High School until it was replaced in the late 1970s. Naperville Central has received a number of building additions since the 1950s, the most recent being a Student Services wing in the northeast part of the building, in front of the original structure, an auditorium in the northwest part of the building (far left in the photograph) and a natatorium (swimming/diving facility, far right in the photograph, 'below' the football field) in the southern part of the building. These were all completed for the 1992-1993 school year. Prior additions included a field house and renovations to the student cafeteria area in the late 1980s, the current school library, and a large single-story classroom wing (known as the "Flat Wing").
Staff
The school has 217 certified staff members of which 90 percent have a masters degree or beyond. NCHS has an established reputation for high quality education and college preparation. Every year over 97% of its graduates attend college. Enrollment for the 2003-04 year is 3005 students. NCHS is one of two high schools in Naperville Community Unit School District 203, along with Naperville North High School.
"Claim to Fame"
Naperville Central is the only high school in the United States to have an authentic Egyptian mummy. The mummy dates to approximately 55 BC. In 2002 the National Geographic Channel visited the school and featured the mummy on an episode of its "Mummy Roadshow". "Butch" is kept in a glass case in the Second Story.
Sports
The school mascot is the Redhawk. From 1939 until 1992, the mascot was the Redskin. After a series of public protests, the District 203 School Board decided it would be appropriate to end the use of the term 'Redskins.' The Redhawk was chosen as the new school's mascot after a vote by students.
The school fields varsity athletic teams in twenty five sports. A number of club sports also compete under the Naperville Central banner. Naperville Central is a member of the DuPage Valley Conference, competing against seven other area high schools in 21 sports and three non-athletic competitions.