Northern Nash High School is a high school located in Nash County, west of the Rocky Mount, North Carolina city limits.
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History
Northern Nash High School opened in 1966, consolidating the former Nashville High School, Red Oak High School, Benvenue High School and in its second year, Swift Creek High School. As such, it was one of the first integrated schools in Rocky Mount.
Curriculum
Northern Nash offers Cisco Networking Academy courses in its technical education offerings. A dual-enrollment program is offered in which students may enroll in some classes at nearby Nash Community College.
Band program
The band program has many ensembles during both the summer and the school year, including Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, and Winterguard.
Notable alumni
J. J. Arrington, former NFL running back
Luther Barnes, gospel singer
Roy A. Cooper, Governor of North Carolina
Billy Godwin, East Carolina University baseball coach
Terrence J, television personality
Kameron Johnson, NFL wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Charles Pittman, former NBA basketball player
Mike Tyson, former MLB player
Phil Valentine, syndicated talk show host