Northside High School's mascot is the Grizzly Bear (or the Grizzlies)

Northside High School (formerly known as Fort Smith High School) is one of the two public high schools in the city of Fort Smith, Arkansas (the other being Southside High School). Within the state, the school is commonly known as Fort Smith Northside. Image File history File links Northside High School (mascot: Grizzlies) located in Fort Smith, Arkansas File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Northside High School (mascot: Grizzlies) located in Fort Smith, Arkansas File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Northside High Schools mascot is the Grizzly Bear (or the Grizzlies) Metal Grizzly statue in front of high school. ... A mascot, originally a fetish-like term for any person, animal, or thing supposed to bring luck, is now something—typically an animal or human character—used to represent a group with a common public identity, such as a school, professional sports team (the name often corresponds with the mascot... Fort Smith is a city situated at the junction of the Arkansas and Poteau rivers. ... An empty history classroom at Southside Southside High School is one of two high schools in Fort Smith, Arkansas, the other being Northside High School. ...

History

Metal Grizzly statue in front of high school.

On November 19, 1928, Fort Smith High School moved into a new building on 23rd and B Street in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The population of Fort Smith at the time was 31,400. The new building was dedicated on February 15, 1929, just before the mid-term class graduation could take place. The first year, 848 students enrolled in the high school. (it could accommodate 3,000 students) With the new large building, many local organizations, as well as nationally known groups and individuals used the 1,060-seat auditorium for performances and other types of events. Since it was built, the auditorium has been visited by such famous people as Helen Olheim, opera singer with the Metropolitan Opera (1937-1938); Carl Sandburg, poet, biographer and entertainer (1939-1940); Margaret Bourke-White, war correspondent, photographer, author (1943-44); Nancy Gean , FSHS graduate and fashion analyst for Butterick (1947-1948); Nelson Bennett, world famous model for painters and sculptors (1965-1966); and Shawntel Smith, Miss America (1995-1996). Image File history File links Northside High School (mascot: Grizzlies) located in Fort Smith, Arkansas File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Northside High School (mascot: Grizzlies) located in Fort Smith, Arkansas File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... November 19 is the 323rd day of the year (324th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Year 1928 (MCMXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar). ... Fort Smith is a city situated at the junction of the Arkansas and Poteau rivers. ... February 15 is the 46th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1929 (MCMXXIX) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... The Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, seen from Lincoln Center Plaza A full house at the old Metropolitan Opera House, seen from the rear of the stage, at the Metropolitan Opera House for a concert by pianist Józef Hofmann, November 28, 1937. ... Carl Sandburg in 1955 Carl August Sandburg (January 6, 1878 – July 22, 1967) was an American poet, historian, novelist, balladeer and folklorist. ... Margaret Bourke-White (1904-1971) USPS stamp depicting LIFE magazine cover bearing Fort Peck Dam photograph Margaret Bourke-White (June 14, 1904 – August 27, 1971) was an American photographer and photojournalist. ... Please wikify (format) this article or section as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ...

In 1934, the Fort Smith High School yearbook, Sounder, changed its name to Bruin. During its formative years, the senior class of 1937 hired Harry Alford of Chicago to write the Fort Smith High School Alma Mater, which has remained the same until today for now Northside High School. 1934 (MCMXXXIV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... Year 1937 (MCMXXXVII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Nickname: The Windy City, The Second City, Chi Town, City of the Big Shoulders, The 312, The City that Works Motto: Urbs In Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location in Chicagoland and Illinois Coordinates: Country United States State Illinois County Cook & DuPage Incorporated March 4, 1837 Government...

In 1956, the school built an annex. The following year, enrollment for students was up to 1,738, which made Fort Smith High School the largest high school in the state of Arkansas. During the school year of 1960-1961, the Farnsworth Rose Garden was completed on the campus. Fort Smith High School was officially renamed Northside High School in the year 1961. Shortly thereafter, the Field House was opened and a marquee was installed in front of the campus in 1964. When Lincoln High School closed, Northside's enrollment continued to grow. 1956 (MCMLVI) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Official language(s) English Capital Little Rock Largest city Little Rock Area  Ranked 29th  - Total 53,179 sq mi (137,002 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 261 miles (420 km)  - % water 2. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... 1964 (MCMLXIV) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1964 calendar). ...

Improvements were made continually for the next several years. First, Grizzly Stadium was renamed Mayo-Thompson Stadium. The campus continued to grow with the addition of the Fine Arts building, learning lab, and elevator during the 1980-1981 school year. The Rogers Book Store was purchased to house computer labs and kept its original name, the Schlenker Building. In 2003-2004, the original gym was renovated with a new finished floor, a film room, and new custom oak lockers. The original floor, possibly the only one of its kind, required special efforts to be able to reseal and finish it. The girls basketball team has been one of the strongest teams in the state for several years, winning four straight titles between 1999-2002. 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ...

Administration

Current administration

• Ray Martin - Principal
• Jim Garvey - Assistant Principal
• Chris Carter - Assistant Principal
• Dianna Storey - Assistant Principal

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• 1928-1949 - Elmer Cook
• 1949-1973 - Earl Farnsworth
• 1973-1987 - Frank Jones
• 1987-1997 - Bill Bardrick
• 1997-2001 - Dr. Barry Owen
• 2001 - present - Dr. Ray Martin

Academics

In 1992-1993, Northside High School was selected as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. Today, Northside continues to strive for excellence. The enrollment for the 2003-2004 school year was 1284 with a diverse group of students, the enrollment for the 2004-2005 school year was 1350, and the enrollment for the 2005-2006 school year was 1383. The approximate breakdown is as follows: 12% Asian, 21% African American, 18% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, and 46% Caucasian enrolled. [1] 35% of the student population is eligible for free lunch which is less than the 46% average for the state of Arkansas. 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ...

Northside is proud of its students who won the 2002 and 2003 Arkansas Governor's Cup Quizbowl Association tournament championships including overall and AAAAA, the state's largest classification.

Athletics

Football field picture looking up at the press box.

The Fort Smith Northside Grizzlies have a strong tradition of athletic excellence, including: Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (1152 × 864 pixel, file size: 126 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Northside High School (in Fort Smith, AR) press box. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (1152 × 864 pixel, file size: 126 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Northside High School (in Fort Smith, AR) press box. ...

• (8x) 7A state football champion
• (8x) 7A state boys basketball champion
• (4x) 7A state girls basketball champion; (2x) state overall champion

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Alma Mater & Fight Song

Alma Mater

 All Hail to Our Northside High, Carry on With Your Majesty. All Hail to Our Northside High, Good Will With Us Night and Day. Through Years of Loyalty In Our Hearts You Will Never Die. Oh! Alma Mater, In Our Prayers, Northside Senior High. 

Fight Song

 Fighting for victory, Never give in. Fight 'till the end boys, Fight and might will win. So keep on fighting for victory, Crown every man. We're gonna FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT For Northside High. 

Mission statement

Northside High School accepts the challenge of being an important component contributing to the academic, vocational, and social success of our students. We dedicate ourselves to meet this challenge by recognizing that students of all backgrounds can learn. We pledge to provide equitable educational opportunities which ensure students become productive members of society. We furthermore pledge to continue the ongoing process of education by forming community coalitions united to educate and enhance student's self-esteem in order for them to succeed.

Bell Schedule & Library Hours

Bell Schedule

• 1st Period - 8:10-9:05
• 2nd Period - 9:10-10:00
• 3rd Period - 10:05-10:55
• 4th Period - 11:00-12:25
• A Lunch - 10:55-11:25
• B Lunch - 11:25-11:55
• C Lunch - 11:55-12:25
• 5th Period - 12:30-1:20
• 6th Period - 1:25-2:15
• 7th Period - 2:20-3:10

Library hours

• 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. / Monday through Thursday
• 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. / Friday

Notable alumni

• Matt Jones - 2005 1st round NFL Draft; he spent his senior year in Fort Smith and was a high school star athlete at Northside. He attended the University of Arkansas where as quarterback he led U of A to victories in the 2 longest overtime games in NCAA football history. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars, and helped them reach the 2005 NFL Playoffs.

• Ron Brewer - 7th pick of the 1978 NBA Draft by the Portland Trail Blazers. At Northside, he was on the basketball team that won a state championship. On the University of Arkansas basketball team, he was a member of Eddie Sutton's "Triplet's" that led the team to the Final Four in 1978.

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External links

• Northside High School Homepage
• Northside High School Alumni
• PublicSchoolReview.com profile of Northside
• Arkansas Activities Association