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{{Infobox Amusement park |
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| name = Six Flags New Orleans |
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{{Infobox Education in the United States |
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|name= Sequoia Middle School |
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| location = [[New Orleans, LA]] |
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| address = 12301 Six Flags Parkway |
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| phone_numbers = 504-253-8100 |
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|motto= Sequoia spirit: A Tradition of Pride and Excellence |
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| homepage = [http://www.sixflags.com/national/alert/NewOrleans.aspx Six Flags] |
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| owner = Six Flags Inc. |
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|streetaddress= 265 Boyd Road |
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| season = Closed since 2005 |
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|city= [[Pleasant Hill, California|Pleasant Hill]] |
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| previous_names = ''Jazzland''- 2000 to 2002 ''Six Flags New Orleans''-2003 to Present |
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|state= [[California]] |
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| rides = 20 |
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|zipcode= 94523 |
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| coasters = 4 |
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|areacode= 925 |
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| water_rides = 2 |
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|phone= 934-8174 |
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|fax= 946-9063 |
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|url= http://www.mdusd.k12.ca.us/sequoiamiddle/ |
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|superintendent= Gary McHenry |
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|principal= Hellena Postrk |
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|viceprincipal= Brent Brinkerhoff |
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|schooltype= [[Public school]] |
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|grades= 6-8 |
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|teamname= The Giants |
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|colors= Blue & Silver |
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|founded= [[1978]] |
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'''Sequoia Middle School''' is a public school located in [[Pleasant Hill, California]] which educates students from sixth to eighth grade. It is part of the [[Mount Diablo Unified School District]]. [[2006|As of 2006]], the [[school principal]] is Ms. Hellena Postrk. |
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Sequoia originally opened in the fall of [[1977]] as a primary school, offering classes from kindergarten to seventh grade. In [[1978]] the program was expanded to include an eighth grade, and the school was separated into two adjoining campuses: an elementary school (K-5) and middle school (6-8). |
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'''Six Flags New Orleans''' is an [[amusement park]] in [[New Orleans, Louisiana]], closed since [[Hurricane Katrina]] in 2005. |
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The park is located in [[Eastern New Orleans]], in the [[Ninth Ward of New Orleans|Ninth Ward]] of the city off [[Interstate 510]]. The park first opened under the name "Jazzland", opening in [[2000]] and operated by Alfa Smartparks before [[Six Flags]] took over the park lease in [[2002]]. |
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The land, owned by the city of New Orleans, is currently leased to and operated by Six Flags. After [[Hurricane Katrina]], Six Flags has sought to end its lease on the site. The owners claim the park must remain shut down as long as outstanding claims with insurance companies remain unsettled.<ref>[http://www.sixflags.com/national/alert/neworleans.aspx http://www.sixflags.com/national/alert/neworleans.aspx']</ref> |
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As of early 2008, the site is overgrown with debris and weeds. Removal of the debris and under brush has now begun.<ref>[http://www.wwltv.com/local/stories/wwl050508tpsixflags.d0c8f24c.html http://www.wwltv.com/local/stories/wwl050508tpsixflags.d0c8f24c.html]</ref> |
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==History== |
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[[Image:6FlagsTowerFromParisHwy.jpg|thumb|300px|right|View of a portion of the park]] |
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Rides included the [[Mega Zeph]], a wooden [[roller coaster]] track built on a steel frame to prevent termite infestation and withstand hurricane force winds. The Mega Zeph was inspired by the old Zephyr roller coaster at the closed [[Pontchartrain Beach]] Amusement Park that was located next to [[Lake Pontchartrain]] by the [[University of New Orleans]]. The original intent was to rebuild the Zephyr but it was a smaller roller coaster so that idea was scrapped in favor of the current larger Mega Zeph. Other rides include [[Batman the Ride]], [[The Jester (roller coaster)|The Jester]], [[Zydeco Scream]], and [[Spillway Splashout]], as well as many others. A [[water park]] was in the planning stages before Hurricane Katrina occurred. |
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===History After Hurricane Katrina=== |
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[[Image:6FlagsHaveAGreatDayFloodlines.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Sign by Six Flags entrance still displaying post-Katrina floodwater lines a year later]] This area of Eastern New Orleans was badly flooded in 2005 in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina (see: [[Effect of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans]]). Due to damage, the park is closed indefinitely. Initial reports said that buildings are damaged about 70%, many flat rides are destroyed, and the Mega Zeph has been damaged beyond repair; later updates, however, stated that Mega Zeph could in fact be repaired. It was one of the least profitable parks in the Six Flags portfolio, being well away from the [[French Quarter]] and other tourist attractions. It has been stated that the park would most likely have been more profitable had it been built somewhere on the westbank or in Metairie, as these places are a shorter distance from some tourist districts but more so because they are closer to affluent population centers and are historically safer areas from crime.<ref>{{cite news | first= | last= | coauthors= | title=Lost New Orleans Landmarks | date= | publisher= | url =http://a1923.v129125.c12912.g.vm.akamaistream.net/7/1923/12912/v0001/vod.ibsys.com/2007/0720/13727590.200k.wmv | work =WDSU News Video ([[Windows Media Player]]) | pages = | accessdate = 2007-10-28 | language = }}</ref> |
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The combination of economics and damage might argue against a reopening; however, in the months after the storm the company expressed an interest in rebuilding the park; although it would take a long time because of [[insurance]] issues. Work on the still closed park was seen underway in January 2006. On [[March 15]], [[2006]], Six Flags announced that the park will not open for the 2006 season and on their website said the park would remain closed in 2007. On [[July 1]], [[2006]], an announcement was made that Six Flags Inc. does not wish to reopen the park, and is in negotiations with the City of New Orleans to make an early exit from the 75-year lease which Six Flags entered into on the property.<ref>{{cite news | first= | last= | coauthors= | title=Six Flags Wants Out | date=[[July 1]], [[2006]] | publisher= | url =http://www.nola.com/news/t-p/frontpage/index.ssf?/base/news-6/1151735344140970.xml&coll=1 | work =Times Picayune | pages = | accessdate = 2007-08-09 | language = }}</ref> However, Mayor Ray Nagin says he plans to hold Six Flags to the lease agreement. Under these terms, Six Flags would be required to rebuild, but only to the extent of the insurance money Six Flags receives. Six Flags determined the value of assets destroyed by the storm at $32.5 million. As of [[September 2006]], Six Flags has collected $11.5 million of insurance proceeds bringing the insurance receivable balance to $24.4 million.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ccbn.10kwizard.com/cgi/convert/pdf/SIXFLAGSINC10Q.pdf?pdf=1&repo=tenk&ipage=4478595&num=-2&pdf=1&xml=1&odef=8&dn=2&dn=3|format=pdf|date=[[November 9]], [[2006]]|publisher=10k Wizard|title=Form 10-Q: Six Flags Inc}}</ref> It remains unknown whether the amount of money the park receives will be enough to successfully rebuild it. In January 2007, Six Flags officials revealed to the Times-Picayune that the company is suing its insurers for remaining amount of $175 million in coverage. |
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On [[December 15]], [[2006]] Six Flags confirmed that they were removing portions of the Batman: The Ride for refurbishment.<ref>{{cite news | first= Rebecca | last= Mowbray| title=Six Flags removes Batman from its New Orleans park | date=[[January 23]], [[2007]] | url =http://www.nola.com/business/t-p/index.ssf?/base/money-1/116953830415500.xml&coll=1&thispage=1 | publisher=Times Picayune | accessdate = 2007-08-09 }}</ref> Batman The Ride was reassembled in 2008 at Six Flags Fiesta Texas and opened under the new name Goliath.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rcdb.com/id3976.htm|date=[[August 21]], [[2008]]|publisher=RCDB|title=RCDB Entry on Goliath}}</ref> |
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In addition to Batman: The Ride, Six Flags removed shade coverings, ride parts, lights, security cameras, planting structures, and various salvageable items. Six Flags also removed their large lighted sign from the top of the park entrance. |
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===Renewed Interest=== |
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In April 2008 [http://www.southernstaramusement.com/ Southern Star Amusement Inc.] proposed to take over the site lease, promising to expand the park to over 60 rides (more than double its pre-Katrina size), complete a water park that Six Flags had been planning, and add a RV park.<ref>{{cite news | first= | last= | coauthors= | title=Proposal to revive Six Flags unfurled | date=[[April 23]], [[2008]] | publisher= | url =http://www.nola.com/timespic/stories/index.ssf?/base/library-146/1208928265291260.xml&coll=1 | work =Times Picayune | pages = | accessdate = 2008-04-24 | language = }}</ref> Southern Star Amusement Inc. pledged to open the park as Legend City Adventure Park, with 60 rides in place, including a new water park by the summer of [[2009]] if the city approved the lease takeover, with the campground to follow. The [[New Orleans]] City Council is studying the proposal. One issue concerning rebuilding has been Six Flags' continued removal of infrastructure from the park. In a quarterly conference call Six Flags discussed plans to remove the S&S Towers by [[2009]] with more ride removals to follow. Items from existing Jazzland rides, such as Mega Zeph's trains and Spillway Splashout's boats, have been sent to other parks. On [[September 27]], [[2008]] Southern Star Amusement stated on their website that they would no longer be trying to revive Six Flags New Orleans. Southern Star does not comment on what situations influenced their decision, but it is speculated that the extensive recycling and removal of rides and current economic situation were key issues. |
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== SFNO roller coasters== |
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*Zydeco Scream ([[Vekoma]] Boomerang) |
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*[[The Jester (roller coaster)|The Jester]] ([[Vekoma]] Hurricane) |
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*Mega Zeph ([[Custom Coasters International]] [[Out and Back roller coaster|Double Out and Back]] Wooden Hybrid) |
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*Muskrat Scrambler (L&T Systems [[Wild Mouse]]) |
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*The Road Runner Express ([[Vekoma]] Junior Coaster 207M) |
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==Former roller coasters== |
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*[[Batman: The Ride]] was refurbished and rebuilt at [[Six Flags Fiesta Texas]] and re-named Goliath ([[Bolliger & Mabillard]] [[inverted roller coaster|inverted coaster]]) |
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==Former flat rides== |
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*Catwoman's Whip ([[Mondial (amusement ride manufacturer)|Mondial]] Shake) |
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*Dizzy Lizzy ([[Fabbri]] Boomerang) |
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*Voodoo Volcano ([[Chance-Morgan]] Inverter) |
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*Krazy Krewe ([[Fabbri]] Cataclysm) |
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*King Chaos ([[Chance-Morgan]] Chaos) |
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*Gator Bait ([[HUSS Maschinenfabrik|Huss]] Airboat) |
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*Lex Luthor's Invertatron (Soriani & Moser Super Loop on Top) |
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*Mad Rex ([[Chance-Morgan]] Wipeout) |
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*Zydeco Zinger ([[Fabbri]] [[Wave Swinger]]) |
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*Joker's Jukebox (Wieland [[Anton Schwarzkopf|Schwarzkopf]] Polyp) |
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*Lafitte's Pirate Ship ([[Fabbri]] Pirate Ship) |
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*Pontchartrain Flyers ([[Chance-Morgan]] Aviator) |
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*The Big Easy ([[Vekoma]] Ferris Wheel) |
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*Jocco's Mardi Gras Madness (Sally Corp. Interactive [[Dark Ride]]) |
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*Mardi Gras Menagerie ([[Chance-Morgan]] Carousel) |
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*Sonic Slam ([[S&S Power]] [[Turbo Drop]]) |
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*Bayou Blaster ([[S&S Power]] [[Space Shot]]) |
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Most of the rides and roller coasters survived the storm and can be refurbished and reopened. Batman: The Ride was the only ride removed from the property and all other rides remain located within the confines of the park. Six Flags has since begun removing salvagable assets and relocating them to other properties. {{Fact|date=October 2008}} |
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==Former water rides== |
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*Spillway Splashout ([[Hopkins Rides]] [[Shoot-the-Chutes]]) |
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*Ozarka Splash ([[Hopkins Rides]] [[log flume (attraction)|Log Flume]]) |
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=="Academics Plus" school== |
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==Extra charge attractions== |
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Sequoia Middle School operates on the Academics Plus Program, a forerunner of the [[charter school]] concept. It is based on the belief that the first responsibility of a public school is to give its students the skills they need to achieve academically. The school stressed a "back to basics" educational approach and a standards-based curriculum, in direct response to some of the experimental teaching methods being attempted in California at the time. |
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*Skycoaster (Skycoaster Inc. [[Skycoaster|Reverse Freefall Swing]]) |
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The school quickly became so popular with parents in the district that in the early 1980s, parents would queue overnight outside the school's main office to place their children on a waiting list for admission to the elementary and middle schools. This practice has since been discontinued in favor of a lottery-style admission process. |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.mdusd.k12.ca.us/sequoiamiddle/ Sequoia Middle School Official Website] |
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* [http://www.sfno.com/ SFNO.com (fan site)] |
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* [http://interthemepark.shutterfly.com/action/ Dramatic gallery of pictures of Six Flags after Katrina] |
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* [http://www.southernstaramusement.com Southern Star Amusement ] |
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[[Category:Amusement parks in New Orleans]] |
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[[Category:Six Flags theme parks|New Orleans]] |
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[[Category:Places affected by Hurricane Katrina]] |
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Revision as of 18:04, 10 October 2008
- This article is about the Sequoia Middle School in Pleasant Hill, California. For other uses, see Sequoia Middle School (disambiguation).
| Sequoia Middle School | |
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265 Boyd Road , 94523 | |
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| School type | Public school |
| Motto | Sequoia spirit: A Tradition of Pride and Excellence |
| Founded | 1978 |
| Superintendent | Gary McHenry |
| Principal | Hellena Postrk |
| Grades | 6-8 |
| Color(s) | Blue & Silver |
| Team name | The Giants |
| Website | http://www.mdusd.k12.ca.us/sequoiamiddle/ |
Sequoia Middle School is a public school located in Pleasant Hill, California which educates students from sixth to eighth grade. It is part of the Mount Diablo Unified School District. As of 2006, the school principal is Ms. Hellena Postrk.
Sequoia originally opened in the fall of 1977 as a primary school, offering classes from kindergarten to seventh grade. In 1978 the program was expanded to include an eighth grade, and the school was separated into two adjoining campuses: an elementary school (K-5) and middle school (6-8).
"Academics Plus" school
Sequoia Middle School operates on the Academics Plus Program, a forerunner of the charter school concept. It is based on the belief that the first responsibility of a public school is to give its students the skills they need to achieve academically. The school stressed a "back to basics" educational approach and a standards-based curriculum, in direct response to some of the experimental teaching methods being attempted in California at the time.
The school quickly became so popular with parents in the district that in the early 1980s, parents would queue overnight outside the school's main office to place their children on a waiting list for admission to the elementary and middle schools. This practice has since been discontinued in favor of a lottery-style admission process.
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