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1919 Northcliff Drive, Columbus, OH
The largest school district in Ohio, Columbus City Schools serves the needs of more than 51,000 students in 118 schools. The district is under the leadership of its 20th superintendent, Dan Good, Ph.D., and a seven-member board of education.
Northland High School was established in 1965. NHS is a part of the Columbus City Schools system. It is located at 1919 Northcliff Drive, Columbus, Ohio, United States. The current principal is Jason Johnson. Northland is the home of the Vikings. The school colors are Green and Gold. This school has one of the best marching and symphonic bands in both the district and state. Both musician, songwriter and actor Dwight Yoakam and former NFL football player Doug Smithgraduated from Northland on June 9, 1974. Film Director/Cinematographer Samuel Bayer also graduated from Northland in 1980, as did Art Director for NBC/Universal, Lori Reffett. John Lloyd Smith graduated in 1997 and went on to work for ESPN. John Bowie graduated in 2002 and was drafted to the NFL by theOakland Raiders in the 2007 NFL Draft. Coincidentally, John Bowie and John Lloyd Smith are from the same neighborhood in Columbus. Jared Sullinger graduated in 2010 and was drafted to the NBA in the first round by the Boston Celtics in the 2012 NBA Draft. Trey Burke graduated in 2011 and was the ninth overall pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves but traded to the Utah Jazz in the 2013 NBA Draft.