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Northeast High School (St. Petersburg, Florida)

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Type
  
Public Secondary

Established
  
1954

Grades
  
9 - 12

Mascot
  
Viking

Number of students
  
1,970

Motto
  
Home of the Vikings

Principal
  
Kevin Hendrick

Phone
  
+1 727-570-3138

District
  
Pinellas County Schools

School district
  
Pinellas County Schools

Address
  
5500 16th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33703, USA

Northeast High School is a high school located 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 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.

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Former principals

  • Kevin K. Hendrick (2008-2010) (2012–Present)
  • 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)
  • Mark R. Hamilton - Army Football, Major General, US Army, President, University of Alaska
  • Tom Hume - Former Major League Baseball player (Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies)
  • Craig Lefferts - Former Major League Baseball player (Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, Baltimore Orioles, Texas Rangers, California Angels)
  • Betsy Nagelsen - former professional tennis player
  • Megan Romano - Swimmer at University of Georgia
  • Tony Samuels - NFL player
  • Brad Snyder - Paralympic Olympic Gold Medalist, US Navy officer
  • Doug Waechter - Former Major League Baseball player (Tampa Bay Rays, Florida Marlins, Kansas City Royals)
  • Frank Wren - MLB executive
  • Auggie Sanchez - USF star Linebacker (lead team in tackles during 2015 season)

    • Clubs

    Northeast High School has a myriad of clubs such as:

    Athletics

    Northeast High School participates in the following sports:

    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 (St. Petersburg, Florida) Wikipedia
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