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'''Norman High School''' is a four-year comprehensive public high school in ] with a steady enrollment of 1,750 students. It is accredited by ], the ] and the ]. The school year consists of two 18-week semesters with a 7 class flexible schedule, consisting of 55 minute periods. Norman High School is part of the Norman Independent School District No. 29 of Cleveland County, Oklahoma (or more commonly known as ] (NPS).
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{{Infobox school
| name = Norman High School
| motto = Norman High School expects excellence, responsibility, and respect among all members of the learning community.
| city = ]
| state = ]
| zipcode = 73069
| country = United States
| type = ], ], ]
| established = 1891
| authority =
| head = Hallie Wright
| faculty = 127
| grades = 9–12
| conference = ] Class 6A-Division I District 1
| sports = Baseball, Basketball, Cheer, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Pom, Softball, Soccer, Sports Medicine, Swimming, Track & Field, Volleyball, Wrestling, and rugby.
| mascot = ]<ref name="Student Handbook 2008-2009, page 1">{{cite web|url=http://www.norman.k12.ok.us/group/common/nhshb.pdf|title=Student Handbook 2008-2009, page 1|access-date=2009-06-24}}</ref>
| ACT = 21.3
| newspaper = ''The Tiger Tribune''
| yearbook = ''The Trail''
| website = {{URL|https://www.normanpublicschools.org/Domain/28}}
| head_name = Principal
| address = 911 W. Main Street
| students = 2,132 (2023-2024)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=4021720&SchoolPageNum=2&ID=402172001082|title=NORMAN HS|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>
| ratio = 20.02<ref name=NCES/>
| teaching_staff = 106.48 (FTE)<ref name=NCES/>
| colors = {{color box|#e59c27}} {{color box|black}}
}}


'''Norman High School''' is a four-year ] ] in ], with a steady enrollment of approximately 2,000 students. It is accredited by ], the ] and the ]. The school year consists of two 15-week semesters with a 6 class flexible schedule, consisting of 52 minute periods. Norman High School is part of the Norman Independent School District No. 29 of ], ], more commonly known as ] (NPS). Norman High was ranked as one of the top 1,400 high schools in the United States in 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newsweek.com/id/201160|title=The complete list of the 1,500 top U.S. high schools|publisher=Newsweek|access-date=2009-06-24}}</ref>
== Academics ==

==History==
Norman High School's history began in 1890 with the construction of the township's first high school, located at what was then the west side of the city. The institution was the only educational facility in Norman, tutoring students from elementary through high school. In the early 1900s, the original high school building burned down following an attempt to condemn the school. After the fire, Norman lacked an official high school building for 15–19 years. During this time, students were taught in homes, businesses, churches and other facilities. The second structure to house Norman High was located off of Porter Avenue and was used until 1954 when the current building was constructed, leaving the old building to become Central Mid-High, and eventually, ].

In 2014, students and community members staged a protest amid allegations that the school mishandled a rape investigation and "punished the victims for being victims." The school expelled the alleged rapist, and when charges were formally brought against him, a spokesperson for Norman Public Schools released a statement that the school district's leadership was "pleased that charges were filed." Court proceedings resulted in a 10-year prison sentence, of which eight were suspended.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2014/dec/02/oklahoma-man-rape-charges-high-school|title=Arrest made in Oklahoma rape case that sparked high school protests|last=Epstein|first=Kayla|date=3 December 2014|agency=The Guardian|access-date=4 September 2016}}</ref><ref name="jezebel">{{cite web|url=http://jezebel.com/why-were-three-teenage-rape-victims-bullied-out-of-scho-1659721302|title=Why Were Three Teenage Rape Victims Bullied Out of School in Oklahoma?|website=Jezebel|last1=Merlan|first1=Anna|date=21 November 2014 |access-date=22 November 2014}}</ref><ref name="koco">{{cite news|url=http://www.koco.com/news/norman-high-suspends-student-after-rape-allegations-emerge/29830214|title=Norman High suspends student after rape allegations emerge|work=KOCO|last1=Shlonsky|first1=Brian|access-date=22 November 2014}}</ref><ref name=daily>{{cite web|last1=Pound|first1=Jesse|title=Norman High students to protest school's treatment of alleged sexual assault victims Monday|url=http://www.oudaily.com/news/norman-high-students-to-protest-school-s-treatment-of-alleged/article_df4e7d4e-710e-11e4-9a41-e733aeb1d0b2.html|website=Oklahoma Daily|date=20 November 2014 |access-date=22 November 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://kfor.com/2015/05/18/graphic-norman-teenager-pleads-no-contest-to-first-degree-rape-charges/|title=Graphic: Norman teenager pleads no contest to first-degree rape charges|date=18 May 2015|agency=KFOR|last1=Querry|first1=K.|access-date=5 September 2016}}</ref>

==Academics==
Curriculum highlights include: Curriculum highlights include:


=== Dual Enrollment === ===''Career''Tech===
Students interested in technical and career-specific skills to prepare for such careers as automotive, child care, computers, construction, cosmetology, industrial technology, health care, or landscaping may Dual Enroll in one- or two-year programs at ], affiliated with the ].
Juniors and seniors may take courses at local colleges and universities.


===Career Education=== ===Dual enrollment===
Juniors and seniors may take courses at local colleges and universities, including the University of Oklahoma, Rose State College, and Oklahoma City Community College.
Through different programs at NHS students are allowed to incorporate work experience into their academic plans. ''Orange Thumb'' and ''Tiger Stop'' are school business owned and operated by students in different academic areas including Business Education, Art, Drafting, Family & Consumer Science and Agricultural Education. Students interested in technical and career-specific skills to prepare for such careers as automotive, child care, computers, construction, cosmetology, industrial technology, health care, and landscape may enroll in a two-year program at ]. Bus transportation is provided both a.m. and p.m.


===Communications=== ===Communications===
Norman High's student newspaper, ''The Tiger Tribune'' (formerly ''TigerTalk'') has received multiple awards for its student journalism. In 2009, ''The Tiger Tribune'' was awarded the OIPA Sweepstakes award, the highest honor awarded for high school newspapers in Oklahoma. Media students also have the ability to study ], ], and ] in association with local ] channel 18.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.normanpublicschools.org/domain/2180|title=School Profile / Home|website=www.normanpublicschools.org|language=en|access-date=2017-10-23}}</ref><ref name=":1" />
Journalism students produce ''The Trail'' yearbook which has received state and national awards. Students are provided the opportunity to study broadcasting through the production of District-wide programs on a local cable TV Channel 18.


===Special Education=== ===Yearbook===
Students in yearbook produce ''The Trail'' yearbook, which has also received state and national level awards.
Norman Public Schools provides comprehensive services to qualifying students.


The Norman High School Trail yearbook placed in the top three Division 1 yearbooks in the state at Oklahoma Scholastic Media's Fall Media in 2013.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.nhstribune.com/|title=博狗网站是多少&#124;博狗官方app下载|website=www.nhstribune.com}}</ref>
===Fine & Performing Arts===
Norman High School offers a wide array of courses allowing for an in-depth exploration of the arts. Drawing, photography, painting, drama, modern dance are some of its specialized areas. The music department encompasses marching band, orchestra, and choral programs. All have received superior and top honors at competitions.


At the National Scholastic Press Association Conference in Boston, the 2012–13 Edition of ''The Trail'' won first place in the Best in Show competition for yearbooks that are 275–324 pages.<ref>http://www.norman.k12.ok.us/assets/files/12-16-13AgendaReg.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref>
===Alternative Education===
An alternative high school program offers a different approach to learning with a nontraditional curriculum in a less structured environment.


===Guidance and Counseling=== ===Special education===
Norman Public Schools provides comprehensive services to many qualifying students.
A team of five counselors provides support and services to students in areas including course placement, personal adjustment, and college and career counseling.


=== Advanced course offerings === ===Fine and performing arts===
Norman High offers a wide array of courses allowing for an in-depth exploration of the arts, including drawing and painting, photography, debate, acting, music, and modern dance.
Norman High School provides students with advanced classes and ] (AP) coursework in a variety of subjects including:
* Advanced English I, II, & III; AP Literature & Composition; and AEGIS English (advanced mentor) III & IV
* Advanced World History 9, Advanced American History 10, AP American History, AP European History, AP American Government, AP Geography
* Accelerated Physical Science, Accelerated Biology I, AP Biology II, Accelerated Chemistry I, AP Chemistry II, and AP Physics
* Advanced Algebra, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, Analytic Geometry, Mathematics Investigations, AEGIS Mathematics (advanced mentor) III & IV
* AP Computer Programming
* AP Psychology
* AP Studio Art
* Foreign Language programs include: AP Spanish Language, and five years of study in Latin, Spanish and French.


====Music====
Advanced Placement Scholars program including opportunities to receive recognition as:
The music department encompasses the marching band, three concert bands (Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, & Concert Band), two concert orchestras (Symphonic and Philharmonia), and several choirs.
* AP Scholar with Distinction Award
* AP Scholar with Honors
* AP Scholar


===Alternative education===
== History ==
An alternative high school program offers a different approach to learning with a nontraditional curriculum in a more structured environment.
The Norman High School history began in 1894 with the construction of the Eastside High School. Eastside enjoyed the honor of being the only school in Norman and educated students from elementary school to high school. Unfortunately in the early 1900's this building burned down to the ground, Following an attempt to condemn the school. After the tragic fire, there were no official high school buildings for 15-20 years. During this time, students were taught in homes, businesses, churches and other facilities. The second structure to house Norman High was later renamed Central Mid High. This then was the high school of Norman for 27 years.


===Guidance and counseling===
Since ] the current high school has carried the name of Norman High School with great dignity. This glorious high school started off its career with an architectural award before it had any students in it. Since then, the students of the school have gone on to win many awards, honors, courage, commitment and with great pride.
A team of five counselors provides support and services to students in areas including course placement, personal adjustment, and college and career counseling. The counselors offer students the opportunity to individualize their education plans to better suit their needs starting next school year as part of the ] (Individual Education Plan) program.<ref name=":0" />


===Advanced course offerings===
==Miscellaneous ==
Norman High provides students with ] (AP) coursework in a variety of subjects including Computer Programming, Psychology, Studio Art, English Literature & Composition, English Language & Composition, United States History, Government, Human Geography, Biology, Chemistry, Physics C, Calculus AB and BC, and Spanish.
=== Awards ===
Norman High Botball team have been state champions from 2003-2006, as well as winning the national championship in summer of 2005.


Also available are the two-year, mentored AEGIS English and AEGIS Math programs. Students can apply at the end of their sophomore year, and 20–25 students are selected for each program.<ref name=":0" />
This is '''NOT''' true. Norman lost the Oklahoma Regional competition of Botball to DeWitt Perry Middle School in 2004 and to Newman Smith High School in 2005.


===Graduation requirements<ref name=":0" />===
=== Mission Statement ===
*English – 4 units
''Norman High School expects excellence, responsibility, and respect among all members of the
*Math – 3 units (Algebra I or greater)
learning community.''
*Science – 3 units
*World History – 1 unit
*U.S. History – 1 unit
*U.S. Government – 1/2 unit
*Oklahoma History – 1/2 unit
*Electives – 8 units
*Fine Arts – 2 unit
'''Total – 23 units'''


]
=== N.H.S. Fight Song ===

Fight on, Norman High!
==Athletics==
And to your school be true.

Lift up your heads with pride
Norman High School has a rich tradition in athletics, having won a state championship in women's basketball in 2005, men's basketball in 1955, 1963 and 1970, 1990 (28–0), and 1999; women's soccer in 2004 and 2005; boys' soccer in 1986, 1993, 1997, and 1999; football in 1992; baseball in 1958 and 1995; girls' basketball in 1995; boys' cross country in 2011; and girls' cross country in 2017. {{Citation needed|date=August 2023}}
In all you say and do.

Fight on, Norman High!
==Miscellaneous==
We'll always do our best.

We are the Orange and Black
=== Mission statement ===
of N! H! S!
''Civitas. Litterae. Virtus.''<ref>{{cite web |author1=Norman High School |title=Student Handbook 2018-2019 |url=https://www.normanpublicschools.org/domain/260 |website=Norman Public Schools |access-date=24 April 2019 |pages=5}}</ref>

===Student organizations===
Norman High has many student organizations, including:
{{Div col}}
* Academic Team
* Art Club
* Botball
* DECA
* French Honor Society
* Global Awareness Club
* German Honor Society
* ]
* Latin Club
* Linguistics Club
* Tiger Tribune
* People of the Piece
* Rocketry
* Spanish Honor Society
* ]

{{end div col}}

===Former student organizations<ref>{{Citation|last=Tiger Den and Archives|title=Tiger Den first episode 1979|date=2016-11-13|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgsntwPdQ6I&t=1m7s |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211214/vgsntwPdQ6I |archive-date=2021-12-14 |url-status=live|access-date=2018-02-22}}{{cbignore}}</ref>===
{{Div col}}
* Youth Advisory Council
* Welcoming and Recognition Committee
* Future Business leaders of America
* Math Science Club
* Media Production

{{end div col}}

===Awards===

''The Tiger Tribune'', the monthly student newspaper, won the OSM/OIPA All-Oklahoman award in 2008, 2009 and 2010. At the 2010 OSM/OIPA Spring Media Monday the newspaper won the All-Oklahoman award. In 2009 the newspaper won the coveted OSM/OIPA Sweepstakes award, the highest award given by OSM/OIPA. Along with the Sweepstakes and the All-Oklahoman awards, the newspaper won the Spirit Award at the annual Spring Media Monday of 2009.

The Norman High ] robotics team did very well at the Oklahoma Botball Regional competition as well as at the National competition from 2002 to 2007, including two national championships in 2005 and 2006 under the leadership of John W. Romanishin '07, now a researcher in the MIT Distributed Robotics Laboratory. The team also won the Global Competition in 2018.

The speech and debate team lost the state championship in speech and debate for the first time in 1998. It then won the state championship in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2014, 2016, and 2017. They also regularly send teams of four to five students to the National Debate Tournament held in June by the ], sending a record 14 students in the summer of 2006. The ] champion in ] debate for 2015, Nicky Halterman, was from Norman High School.<ref>https://www.speechanddebate.org/wp-content/uploads/2015-HS-Nationals-Results-Packet.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref>

Norman High has produced numerous National Merit Scholars and Presidential Scholars.

In 1989 Norman High School was awarded the Oklahoma Blue Ribbon award of excellence.

===NHS Fight Song===

Fight on, Norman High!<br />
And to your school be true!<br />
Lift up your head with pride<br />
In all you say and do.<br />
Fight on, Norman High!<br />
We'll always do our best.<br />
We are the orange and black<br />
of N! H! S!

<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.norman.k12.ok.us/group/common/nhshb.pdf|title=Student Handbook 2008-2009, page 2|access-date=2009-06-24}}</ref>

==Notable alumni==
===Basketball===
*], '36, All-American for OU, played in first-ever NCAA Final Four in 1939, starred for AAU's Phillips 66ers in the 1940s
*], '05, All-American for ], professional for ] in Germany, and then with ] in Sweden. McCoy is currently the head coach of boys basketball at ] in Norman, Oklahoma.
*Trae Young, current Atlanta Hawks All-Star

===Football===
*], '91 ] ]
*], '07 ]
*], '12 ], ] tight end
*], '06 ], ]
*], ], ] linebacker
*], '03, ] ], ] athletic director
*], '06 ], ] assistant coach
*], '02 ]: 2006 ] Offensive Player of the Year, ] assistant coach, head coach of the ]
*], ], ]

===Baseball===
*], Minor League
*], Major League Baseball player<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.normantranscript.com/oklahoma/norman-high-product-jake-jewell-sustains-unsightly-injury-after-being/article_6b12f066-7b02-11e8-a39d-7f0159663e05.html|title = Norman High product Jake Jewell sustains unsightly injury after being called up by Los Angeles Angels| date=28 June 2018 }}</ref>
*], Major League Baseball player
*], '79, ] player, former manager of the ]
*], '70, Major League Baseball player and announcer

===Arts and entertainment===
*] (Eikleberry), '80, actor
*], '87, actor/writer/director/producer
*], actor
*] (Bumgarner), actor
*], '87, singer and a founding member of the ] band ]
*], '88, actress
*], ‘93, artist and academic
*], '95, actress

===Government and Law===
*], '86, United States Circuit Judge, first federal district court judge of Korean descent in the United States, and first Korean American female federal circuit judge in the United States

===Academia===
*], '76, phonetician at the ] PhonLab

===Other===
*], '87, animal rights activist and author

==References==
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Co-educational, public, secondary school in Norman, Oklahoma, United States
Norman High School
Address
911 W. Main Street
Norman, Oklahoma 73069
United States
Information
TypeCo-Educational, Public, Secondary
MottoNorman High School expects excellence, responsibility, and respect among all members of the learning community.
Established1891
AuthorityOSDE
PrincipalHallie Wright
Faculty127
Teaching staff106.48 (FTE)
Grades9–12
Number of students2,132 (2023-2024)
Student to teacher ratio20.02
Color(s)   
Athletics conferenceOSSAA Class 6A-Division I District 1
SportsBaseball, Basketball, Cheer, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Pom, Softball, Soccer, Sports Medicine, Swimming, Track & Field, Volleyball, Wrestling, and rugby.
MascotTigers
NewspaperThe Tiger Tribune
YearbookThe Trail
Websitewww.normanpublicschools.org/Domain/28

Norman High School is a four-year public high school in Norman, Oklahoma, with a steady enrollment of approximately 2,000 students. It is accredited by North Central Association, the Oklahoma State Department of Education and the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association. The school year consists of two 15-week semesters with a 6 class flexible schedule, consisting of 52 minute periods. Norman High School is part of the Norman Independent School District No. 29 of Cleveland County, Oklahoma, more commonly known as Norman Public Schools (NPS). Norman High was ranked as one of the top 1,400 high schools in the United States in 2009.

History

Norman High School's history began in 1890 with the construction of the township's first high school, located at what was then the west side of the city. The institution was the only educational facility in Norman, tutoring students from elementary through high school. In the early 1900s, the original high school building burned down following an attempt to condemn the school. After the fire, Norman lacked an official high school building for 15–19 years. During this time, students were taught in homes, businesses, churches and other facilities. The second structure to house Norman High was located off of Porter Avenue and was used until 1954 when the current building was constructed, leaving the old building to become Central Mid-High, and eventually, Longfellow Middle School.

In 2014, students and community members staged a protest amid allegations that the school mishandled a rape investigation and "punished the victims for being victims." The school expelled the alleged rapist, and when charges were formally brought against him, a spokesperson for Norman Public Schools released a statement that the school district's leadership was "pleased that charges were filed." Court proceedings resulted in a 10-year prison sentence, of which eight were suspended.

Academics

Curriculum highlights include:

CareerTech

Students interested in technical and career-specific skills to prepare for such careers as automotive, child care, computers, construction, cosmetology, industrial technology, health care, or landscaping may Dual Enroll in one- or two-year programs at Moore Norman Technology Center, affiliated with the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education.

Dual enrollment

Juniors and seniors may take courses at local colleges and universities, including the University of Oklahoma, Rose State College, and Oklahoma City Community College.

Communications

Norman High's student newspaper, The Tiger Tribune (formerly TigerTalk) has received multiple awards for its student journalism. In 2009, The Tiger Tribune was awarded the OIPA Sweepstakes award, the highest honor awarded for high school newspapers in Oklahoma. Media students also have the ability to study broadcasting, production, and videography in association with local Public-access television channel 18.

Yearbook

Students in yearbook produce The Trail yearbook, which has also received state and national level awards.

The Norman High School Trail yearbook placed in the top three Division 1 yearbooks in the state at Oklahoma Scholastic Media's Fall Media in 2013.

At the National Scholastic Press Association Conference in Boston, the 2012–13 Edition of The Trail won first place in the Best in Show competition for yearbooks that are 275–324 pages.

Special education

Norman Public Schools provides comprehensive services to many qualifying students.

Fine and performing arts

Norman High offers a wide array of courses allowing for an in-depth exploration of the arts, including drawing and painting, photography, debate, acting, music, and modern dance.

Music

The music department encompasses the marching band, three concert bands (Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, & Concert Band), two concert orchestras (Symphonic and Philharmonia), and several choirs.

Alternative education

An alternative high school program offers a different approach to learning with a nontraditional curriculum in a more structured environment.

Guidance and counseling

A team of five counselors provides support and services to students in areas including course placement, personal adjustment, and college and career counseling. The counselors offer students the opportunity to individualize their education plans to better suit their needs starting next school year as part of the IEP (Individual Education Plan) program.

Advanced course offerings

Norman High provides students with Advanced Placement (AP) coursework in a variety of subjects including Computer Programming, Psychology, Studio Art, English Literature & Composition, English Language & Composition, United States History, Government, Human Geography, Biology, Chemistry, Physics C, Calculus AB and BC, and Spanish.

Also available are the two-year, mentored AEGIS English and AEGIS Math programs. Students can apply at the end of their sophomore year, and 20–25 students are selected for each program.

Graduation requirements

  • English – 4 units
  • Math – 3 units (Algebra I or greater)
  • Science – 3 units
  • World History – 1 unit
  • U.S. History – 1 unit
  • U.S. Government – 1/2 unit
  • Oklahoma History – 1/2 unit
  • Electives – 8 units
  • Fine Arts – 2 unit

Total – 23 units

Norman High School football field and track in 2017. Left in the background is Norman High School.

Athletics

Norman High School has a rich tradition in athletics, having won a state championship in women's basketball in 2005, men's basketball in 1955, 1963 and 1970, 1990 (28–0), and 1999; women's soccer in 2004 and 2005; boys' soccer in 1986, 1993, 1997, and 1999; football in 1992; baseball in 1958 and 1995; girls' basketball in 1995; boys' cross country in 2011; and girls' cross country in 2017.

Miscellaneous

Mission statement

Civitas. Litterae. Virtus.

Student organizations

Norman High has many student organizations, including:

  • Academic Team
  • Art Club
  • Botball
  • DECA
  • French Honor Society
  • Global Awareness Club
  • German Honor Society
  • Gay–straight alliance
  • Latin Club
  • Linguistics Club
  • Tiger Tribune
  • People of the Piece
  • Rocketry
  • Spanish Honor Society
  • Young Democrats

Former student organizations

  • Youth Advisory Council
  • Welcoming and Recognition Committee
  • Future Business leaders of America
  • Math Science Club
  • Media Production

Awards

The Tiger Tribune, the monthly student newspaper, won the OSM/OIPA All-Oklahoman award in 2008, 2009 and 2010. At the 2010 OSM/OIPA Spring Media Monday the newspaper won the All-Oklahoman award. In 2009 the newspaper won the coveted OSM/OIPA Sweepstakes award, the highest award given by OSM/OIPA. Along with the Sweepstakes and the All-Oklahoman awards, the newspaper won the Spirit Award at the annual Spring Media Monday of 2009.

The Norman High Botball robotics team did very well at the Oklahoma Botball Regional competition as well as at the National competition from 2002 to 2007, including two national championships in 2005 and 2006 under the leadership of John W. Romanishin '07, now a researcher in the MIT Distributed Robotics Laboratory. The team also won the Global Competition in 2018.

The speech and debate team lost the state championship in speech and debate for the first time in 1998. It then won the state championship in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2014, 2016, and 2017. They also regularly send teams of four to five students to the National Debate Tournament held in June by the National Forensic League, sending a record 14 students in the summer of 2006. The National Speech and Debate Association champion in Lincoln-Douglas debate for 2015, Nicky Halterman, was from Norman High School.

Norman High has produced numerous National Merit Scholars and Presidential Scholars.

In 1989 Norman High School was awarded the Oklahoma Blue Ribbon award of excellence.

NHS Fight Song

Fight on, Norman High!
And to your school be true!
Lift up your head with pride
In all you say and do.
Fight on, Norman High!
We'll always do our best.
We are the orange and black
of N! H! S!

Notable alumni

Basketball

Football

Baseball

Arts and entertainment

Government and Law

  • Lucy Koh, '86, United States Circuit Judge, first federal district court judge of Korean descent in the United States, and first Korean American female federal circuit judge in the United States

Academia

Other

References

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  2. ^ "NORMAN HS". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
  3. "The complete list of the 1,500 top U.S. high schools". Newsweek. Retrieved June 24, 2009.
  4. Epstein, Kayla (December 3, 2014). "Arrest made in Oklahoma rape case that sparked high school protests". The Guardian. Retrieved September 4, 2016.
  5. Merlan, Anna (November 21, 2014). "Why Were Three Teenage Rape Victims Bullied Out of School in Oklahoma?". Jezebel. Retrieved November 22, 2014.
  6. Shlonsky, Brian. "Norman High suspends student after rape allegations emerge". KOCO. Retrieved November 22, 2014.
  7. Pound, Jesse (November 20, 2014). "Norman High students to protest school's treatment of alleged sexual assault victims Monday". Oklahoma Daily. Retrieved November 22, 2014.
  8. Querry, K. (May 18, 2015). "Graphic: Norman teenager pleads no contest to first-degree rape charges". KFOR. Retrieved September 5, 2016.
  9. ^ "School Profile / Home". www.normanpublicschools.org. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
  10. ^ "博狗网站是多少|博狗官方app下载". www.nhstribune.com.
  11. http://www.norman.k12.ok.us/assets/files/12-16-13AgendaReg.pdf
  12. Norman High School. "Student Handbook 2018-2019". Norman Public Schools. p. 5. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
  13. Tiger Den and Archives (November 13, 2016), Tiger Den first episode 1979, archived from the original on December 14, 2021, retrieved February 22, 2018
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