Northwest High School

Alex Wespi has been recognized as one of the country's most outstanding high school seniors by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation and has been awarded a $20,000 scholarship for college. As a member of the 24th class of Coca-Cola Scholars, Mr. Wespi has demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence and civic engagement in school and in the community.

The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, a joint effort of Coca-Cola Bottlers across America and the Coca-Cola Company, is one of the largest corporate-sponsored, achievement-based scholarship programs of its kind in the United States. In Wichita, the Foundation is supported by the financial commitment of Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, Inc. - Midwest Business and the Coca-Cola Company. Including the 2012 Class of Coca-Cola Scholars, the Foundation has awarded more than 5,000 Coca-Cola Scholars with a total of more that $47 million in scholarships.

NORTHWEST DECA NEWS FLASH FROM SALT LAKE CITY

Wichita Northwest DECA students, Alex Wespi, Taryn Thomas and Broc Cramer were awarded 1st Place in the Public Relations Project event at the International DECA Career Development Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah on Tuesday night. The three member team put together a 30-page project and presentation on Internet Safety. The campaign theme was called "Wonder Who's Watching" and it included radio and television commercials, billboards, school presentations, social media, tip cards and radio and television interviews. Their campaign had a reach of over 9,000,000 exposures in the Wichita area market and it included a radio commercial by John Walsh, the long-time host of America's Most Wanted. They were first selected as a top 20 Finalist advancing to the final round where they presented a second time to judges. They competed against the top teams from every state in the United States along with Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgian Islands, Dominican Repulic, Spain, Italy, Germany, Mexico and China. They received their 1st Place award in front of 15,000 DECA members at the Energy Solutions Arena (home of the Utah Jazz).

Alex Wespi, Taryn Thomas, Broc Cramer

SENIORS: Graduation is only a few weeks away, and we are looking forward to celebrating your achievements with you. Remember to finish strong!

If you missed the final senior class meeting on April 26, here are the highlights and deadlines that you need to know. For more information, see Mr. Cotton, Mrs. Adams or Mrs. Ogborn.
Click here to view the slideshow.

2012 Yearbooks

The 2011-2012 yearbook distribution day is scheduled for Wednesday, July 25^th in the Northwest Commons. The yearbook staff will hand out books from 3:00-5:30. A limited number of books will be available for purchase that day. Still haven’t purchased yours? Go to www.yearbookforever.com before April 30^th to reserve a copy so it will be ready for you to pick up on distribution day.

Project Graduation

Mission and School Info

Our Mission:
- To provide a safe, positive learning environment; where
- All students are challenged to achieve their personal best and
- Become responsible, productive citizens in a changing world.

Core Values:
Pride, Respect, and Excellence

SPEAKUP

School Hours and Bell Schedules

Block 1/2	8:00	9:20
Block 3/4	9:27	10:47
Block 5/6	10:47	11:32	1st Lunch
	11:32	12:52	Class
	10:54	12:14	Class
	12:14	12:59	2nd Lunch
Block 7/8	12:59	2:19
PREP	2:26	3:10

Late Start Wednesday
Block 1/2	8:20	9:40
Block 3/4	9:47	11:07
Block 5/6	11:07	11:52	1st Lunch
	11:52	1:12	Class
	11:14	12:34	Class
	12:34	1:19	2nd Lunch
Block 7/8	1:19	2:39
PREP	2:46	3:10