Northview Holds Open House

September 23, 2009

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nhsopen12.jpgParents and community members had the opportunity to visit Northview High School during their annual open house Tuesday night.

Participant had  the opportunity to learn more about the school and visit classrooms.

It was the last open house for Northview instructor Senior Chief Lee Coleman who has organized the event for several years. Senior Chief Coleman will retire at the end of this school year.

Pictured top: Parents and students at Northview High School’s open house Tuesday evening. Pictured left: Deputy Superintendent Norm Ross (left) visits with Senior Chief Lee Coleman. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

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13 Responses to “Northview Holds Open House”

  1. Alanna on September 25th, 2009 10:01 pm

    I’ll miss you Senior Chief
    p.s. Are you sure you can’t stay untill I graduate (:

  2. SFC Bobby Ewing on September 23rd, 2009 9:38 pm

    Northescambia,
    It is great to hear from all who attended Northview’s Open House that they had a good experience. I am a 1997 graduate from Northview it is truly the best kept secret in the County. You feel so welcomed when you walk through the halls. Everyone is smiling, great teachers that will do all they can to help their students succeed, a terrific staff to back them, from administration, to athletics, and custodial workers. With this being my last year as Northview’s Army Recruiter, I’m sadden to also know that SrChf Coleman will be leaving as well. One of my biggest regrets when I attended Northview, was that I was unable to take part in NJROTC due to scheduling conflicts, but SrChf was still a very influential figure in my life while there and throughout my Army career. He has given me sound advice from a teacher’s, mentor’s, servicemen’s, Father’s, and Friend’s stand point.

    SrChf. You are truly one in a million and I am so glad that Northview hit the lottery when they pulled you on board in August 1995 when the doors opened. I feel sorry for the next Guy/Gal to fill your shoes because just like the lines in the NonCommissioned Officers Creed of the Army state…

    “…As a Noncommissioned Officer I realize I am a member of a time honored Corps, which is known as The Backbone of the Army…”

    You Sir are the Backbone of Northview and will be sadly missed. I wish you all the best in your retirement, but do you think you would come out of retirement when my littles get to high school…. ;-) . Just kidding. Enjoy Sir and thanks for all you have done not only for me, but the school and the community.

    Mrs. Weaver and Mr. Sherril. Congrats on the Open House and I truly agree with “parent’s” suggeston about a parents invite day and volunteers assisting teachers, faculty and students. You know you can always count on me, so please call or email with your request. I am here for you, your wonderful students, faculty and staff, and teachers…

    GO CHIEFS!!!!!!!!!!

  3. karla on September 23rd, 2009 9:19 pm

    I wish you well on your retirement i have look up to all this years still do. you and LUT.COL.peterson you to wear the best teacher’s i have ever had. well senior chief coleman. I wish you well on your retirement god bless you . p.s.love you lots your fav karla from class of 98 that year rocks

  4. Ashlee Barresi on September 23rd, 2009 3:45 pm

    I went to school at Northview from 99-03. Sir Chief was such a joy to see everyday in the hallway. He was my homeroom teacher my freshman year and made me feel so welcomed and comfortable. Every time he saw me in the hallway he would greet me by name. Northview is very lucky to have such a wonderful man working for them. I wish you the best, Senior Chief. Thanks for all you have done for the students and teachers at Northview.

  5. Tami Wright on September 23rd, 2009 1:27 pm

    to BB… we will be selling our spirit items at all of the home games. If you are unable to come to the games you can contact me if you would like as I am an officer in the Band Booster Club. The Band Boosters and the Quarterback Club are both selling spirit items this year and we would love to have your support. I can give you contact information for the Quarterback Club so that you can see what items they have available too. Also, thank you for the nice comment you left on the Atmore Lab!

  6. B.B on September 23rd, 2009 10:50 am

    we enjoyed the vist to northview. My wife and I have a grandchild that attends and we enjoyed seeing the school. we also bought a school t shirt so we could show our pride. we would like to get a sweatshirt or maby some of the other items they had for sale. does the school sell these items to the public during the day? we did not know they were going to be selling things otherwise we would have brought more money. thanks for a nice visit.

  7. Mrs. K on September 23rd, 2009 9:48 am

    Senior Chief is a awesome person. He will be missed. May God Bless Him Always!

  8. parent on September 23rd, 2009 7:48 am

    Sure wish I could have been there for the open house, BUT my daughter had a volley ball away game scheduled at the same time, I had to choose one or the other. Wish the school could schedule these activities a little better! Am I asking too much?

  9. Century Resident on September 23rd, 2009 7:47 am

    I want to thank you too. We were treated so kindly last night. Northview is the county’s best kept secret!

    Also…I reallly enjoyed meeting you Mr. Ross. Thank you for caring enough to visit Northview. And thank you Mrs. Weaver and Mr. Sherrill for all that you do. Same to all of the staff and teachers.

    Go Chiefs!

  10. NHS Mom on September 23rd, 2009 7:26 am

    Thank you Northview for doing this. I wish every parent could have been there. It was nice to take part in our child’s education.

  11. Sherry Bloodsworth on September 23rd, 2009 7:24 am

    On behalf of our daughter Jessica who is a Senior in his NJROTC program this year and has been with him the last 3 years, she has experienced and learned so much from him in so many ways and will take those lessons and memories with her throughout her adulthood, as so many others before her have.

    Senior Chief is and has been such an asset to Northiview High. He is not only a NJROTC instructor and organizer of many school events at NHS, but he is also a mentor and good friend to so many students, parents, faculty and staff. He will definately be missed, but we all wish him the best in the next chapter of his life.

    Thank you Senior Chief for everything and may the Lord continue to bless you and your family.

  12. ROTC SENIOR 98 PARENT on September 23rd, 2009 12:45 am

    SENIOR CHIEF HAS MADE SUCH A DIFFERENCE FOR SO MANY STUDENTS. THE PROGRAM HAS COME A LONG WAY SINCE IT FIRST STARTED. IT WILL BE HARD TO FILL HIS SHOES. HE IS SUCH A GREAT LEADER TO THE STUDENTS.

  13. parent on September 23rd, 2009 12:38 am

    I enjoyed the time at NV. Thank you Mrs. Weaver for having such a great opportunity.for us. If you didn’t go you really missed a nice, informative evening.It looks like a great place to learn and really nice profressional Staff. If only our kids will take advantage. Thank you again.

    Suggestion: Mrs. Weaver, Could there be an invited day for parent(s) mabe grandpa or grandma or aunt and one who can help bring grades up, support their child to just come at an agreed on time for us just to come walk the halls, sit in the Library, gym, class, lunchroom? Of course our student does not need to be told. Just get to know, work with and become better aquainted with staff.
    And if there are thing that need doing let us volunteer.

    Are there Volunteers you can use now at the high school?