Waukesha North High School is one of three high schools located in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Operated by the Waukesha School District, the school opened in mid-year, at the start of the second semester, during the 1974-1975 school year. The school is part of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association and the Classic 8 Conference in athletics. North's nickname is the "Northstars" and the school mascot is the polar bear, Sparky"The school has a rotating schedule and advisory program. Its band has won the WSMA state marching band championship every year since 2007.Extracurricular activitiesWaukesha North is a contributor to Invisible Children, Inc., and has raised money for Layibi Secondary School, in northern Uganda.First RoboticsWaukesha North participates in C.O.R.E. 2062, a FIRST Robotics Competition Team. The four-year-old team won the Rookie All Star Award in 2007, the Wisconsin Regional (Milwaukee) in 2008, and the 10,000 Lakes Regional (Minneapolis) in 2010.MusicThe music program at Waukesha North High School includes band, choir, orchestra, and jazz ensemble. Each music area offers varied extra-curricular entities, ranging from musical theatre to pep band to solo ensemble experiences.Notable people Erik Bickerstaff - former NFL player Johnny Lechner - perpetual college student (Class of 1994) Edmund C. Moy - former director of the United States Mint (Class of 1975)Jon Richards - Wisconsin politicianDoug Russell - radio and television personality (Class of 1990). Lavon Butler Radio Personality (class of 2008).Nick Viall - former contestant on The Bachelorette and The Bachelor on Season 21 of the show.
