Nettleton High School (Arkansas)
Curriculum
The assumed course of study at Nettleton High School is the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education. Students are engaged in regular and Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams prior to graduation, with the opportunity for qualified students to be named honor graduates based on grade point average and additional coursework above minimum requirements. The school administers vocational classes through Jonesboro High School (Arkansas). Nettleton High School has been accredited since 1965 by AdvancED.
Extracurricular activities
Athletics
For 2012–2014, the Nettleton Raiders participate in the 5A East Conference administered by the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA). The Raiders compete in interscholastic competition including baseball, basketball (boys/girls), competitive cheer, competitive dance, cross country, football, golf (boys/girls), soccer (boys/girls), softball, swimming and diving (boys/girls), track and field (boys/girls) and volleyball.
- Volleyball: The Lady Raiders volleyball team are 3-time state volleyball champions (1987, 2010, 2012). In 2012, Nettleton defeated Little Rock Christian (18–25, 25–22, 25–19, 25–19) to win the 5A State Volleyball Championship.
- Spirit: The competitive dance team won the 5A classification's state dance championship in 2010, 2011, and 2012.
- Basketball: Led by Jerry Rook, the Raiders basketball team won a state basketball championship in 1961.
- Softball: The Lady Raiders softball team won a state (slowpitch) softball championship in 1997, followed by two state (fastpitch) softball championships in 2002 and 2008.
- Tennis: The boys tennis team are 2-time state tennis champions (1985, 2002).
Clubs and traditions
The Nettleton High School mascot is the Raider and the school colors are black, white and Vegas gold.
The Nettleton Quiz Bowl team placed 2nd at the 2017 AGQBA State Tournament
Notable alumni
- Jerry Rook (1961) – professional basketball player
- James W. Pardew (1962) – United States Ambassador to Bulgaria
- Angie Craig – (1990) Congresswoman for the United States House of Representatives
- Corey Ragsdale (2001) – professional baseball coach
References
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- ^ School, Nettleton High. "Nettleton High School - Home". nhs.nettletonschools.net. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
- ^ "School Profile, Nettleton High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
- ^ "2012 State Volleyball Championships" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
- ^ meridiandesignworks.com, Justin Parker -. "Arkansas Governor's Quiz Bowl Assoc. - Tournament Results". arquizbowl.org. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
- ^ "Angie Craig, former Memphis Commercial Appeal reporter, now in Congress". Commercialappeal.com. November 9, 2018. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
- ^ Chris Hudgison (November 11, 2019). "Nettleton alum Corey Ragsdale named to Texas Rangers coaching staff". KAIT. Retrieved November 11, 2019.