Hickman Mills High School, Missouri - 3 yrs. Enid High School, Oklahoma - 8 yrs. Most members of the band and auxiliary go to college. In fact, a member of the band can meet and exceed every college entrance requirement while in band at North. So it is possible to go to college.
Many students participate in both.
In 1996, an IB Diploma recipient and Valedictorian of the senior class was a member of the Blue Star Regiment for all four years in the North High Drill Team. There is a regular schedule for which members receive course credit on a daily basis. As the season progresses, practices are reduced. These four sports are Men's water polo and football, Women's volleyball and tennis. All other conflicts are worked out between Mr. Jackson and the coaches every year.