founder of the Elberta Arts Center and award-winning education writer Cary Tennis, Class of 1971, writer for Salon.com Athletics Football Autry Denson, Class of 1995, running back, all-time rushing yards leader at Notre Dame; running backs coach Tyrus McCloud, Class of 1993 – linebacker, went to NFL Chris Gamble, cornerback, Carolina Panthers (2004–2012) Omar Smith, center, New York Giants (2002–2004) Baseball Harry Chappas, MLB shortstop with Chicago White Sox (1978–1980) Jeff Fiorentino, MLB outfielder with Baltimore Orioles (2005–2006, 2009) and Oakland Athletics (2008) Doug Johns, MLB pitcher with Oakland Athletics (1995–1996) and Baltimore Orioles (1998–1999) Tyler Kinley, MLB pitcher with the Minnesota Twins (2018) Mike Morse, Class of 2000, MLB outfielder/first baseman with several teams Anthony Swarzak, MLB pitcher with several teams Basketball Mickey Dillard, NBA player for Cleveland Cavaliers (1981–1982); played collegiately at Florida State University Jim Thomas, played in NBA for Indiana Pacers (1983–1985), Los Angeles Clippers (1985–1986) and Minnesota Timberwolves (1990–1991); played collegiately at the University of Indiana Soccer Cory Gibbs, professional soccer player for several teams and the U.S. national team Other Robert F. Coleman, professor of mathematics at the University of California, Berkeley Nathan Connolly, Class of 1995, historian. Herbert Baxter Adams Associate Professor of History at Johns Hopkins University. Chesley V. Morton, Class of 1969, Georgia House of Representatives 1983–1991 Kevyn D. Orr, Class of 1979, City of Detroit emergency financial manager Brian A. Skiff, Class of 1973, noted astronomer at Lowell Observatory, Flagstaff, AZ Ben Stark, Class of 2001, Hall of Fame American Magic: The Gathering player. References External links Nova High (official site) High schools in Broward County, Florida Public high schools in Florida Davie, Florida Educational institutions established in 1960 1960 establishments in Florida