Nestled in the sprawling hallways of Westerville North High School, the picturesque campus of Hartnell University is a sight to see!

As you head toward campus from the north, be sure to brush up on your history of the U.S. flag - then take a right at the Hartnell Road sign, a gift from Battling Beard alum Thomas Upp. [Click picture for a larger version.]

Here's the view of the evolution of the U.S. flag if you approach Hartnell University from the south. [Click picture for a larger version.]

The Dark Knight protects Gotham City but also doubles as the head of Campus Security for Hartnell University. [Click picture for a larger version.]

Don't be tardy to class or you have a choice: 25 push-ups/sit-ups or a detention. (It increases by 25 every time.) That's an easy fix though...be on time! Dr. Hartnell only has 2 classroom rules (that double as solid life advice): 1. Be on time. 2. Don't be a jerk. [Click picture for a larger version.]

Here's a view of Hartnell University's western edge of campus. [Click picture for a larger version.]

If you need to use the bathroom, just pick up a hall pass from the guillotine in the back of the room...

Here's a view of Hartnell University's southern edge of campus...under the watchful eye of John Cena - but you can't see him...because no one can see John Cena. [Click picture for a larger version.]

The WWE title belts help students understand how Dr. Hartnell's Standards-Based Grading (SBG) system works. [Click picture for a larger version.]

The string of Hartnell University's Caring & Sharing championships are displayed above the U.S. Presidents. [Click picture for a larger version.]

If the regular classroom chairs don't suit your fancy, try the Egyptian throne! [Click picture for a larger version.]

The crown-jewel of the eastern edge of Hartnell University's campus is the spectacular mural painted by Battling Beard alumna Andrea Barber. [Click picture for a larger version.]

Here's another view of the Barber Mural. [Click picture for a larger version.]

Here's a bonus angle of the Barber Mural. [Click picture for a larger version.]

Dr. Hartnell delivers his room-rattling lectures from atop his "Lectern of Knowledge", which gives him an additional four-foot height advantage. [Click picture for a larger version.]

Here's a view of Dr. Hartnell's "office" area. [Click picture for a larger version.]

Here's a view of the heavily-decorated western edge of campus, including the "Battle-Blue Wall". [Click picture for a larger version.]

Assignments and notifications for the courses offered at Hartnell University can be found posted along the "Battle-Blue Wall". [Click picture for a larger version.]

Further down the western edge of campus we find a window looking out on yet another gorgeous day at Hartnell University. [Click picture for a larger version.]

Here's a view of the northern edge of campus, which houses the 15' x 15' H-MAX. Dr. Hartnell's lectures and movie clips are projected on this wall - and with its size, there isn't a bad seat in the house! [Click picture for a larger version.]

Here's another view of the eastern edge of campus near the entrance to Hartnell University. [Click picture for a larger version.]

Here's a view from the H-MAX looking south. [Click picture for a larger version.]

Here's another view of the southern edge of campus. [Click picture for a larger version.]

Here's a sneak-peak into Dr. Hartnell's "office". [Click picture for a larger version.]

Here's a view behind the "Lectern of Knowledge" where Dr. Hartnell draws his inspiration with a simple reminder to "Do It For Him" next to a picture of his son dressed, appropriately, as Superman. The John Cena "Never Give Up" rally towel was also a gift from Dr. Hartnell's son. [Click picture for a larger version.]

Here's an aerial view of campus looking south from atop the "Lectern of Knowledge". [Click picture for a larger version.]

Here's an aerial view of campus looking east from atop the "Lectern of Knowledge". [Click picture for a larger version.]

Here's an aerial view of campus looking west from atop the "Lectern of Knowledge". [Click picture for a larger version.]

Here's how the classroom looks during a lecture, as viewed from the Egyptian Throne. [Click picture for a larger version.]

Dr. Hartnell's visual-heavy presentations and class discussions, coupled with historic uniforms, caters to the educational strengths of all his students. [Click picture for a larger version.]

As you can see, Dr. Hartnell's lectures are life-sized! [Click picture for a larger version.]

What do you get when you combine ESPN's SportsCenter with the American Revolution? Playing various Founding Fathers (and Chris Berman), Dr. Hartnell anchors a memorable trip through the Revolution! [Click picture for a larger version.]

Dr. Hartnell's "Presidential Fight Club" has grown so big and become so intense that it's now conducted in the school's auditorium! He's found it's one of the best ways to get his students excited about the American Presidents. Plus, the winners take home a trophies! [Click picture for a larger version.]

As students enter each day, Dr. Hartnell's "This Day in History" is scrolling on the H-MAX during class exchange. This contains 10 events that happened for that particular date. Dr. Hartnell uses this as a way to warm up and get the students ready for the class. [Click picture for a larger version.]

The 10 events picked for Dr. Hartnell's "This Day in History" include military, entertainment, literature, sports, science, and anything else that happened on that particular day. [Click picture for a larger version.]

Part of Dr. Hartnell's "This Day in History" is the "Song of the Day", which corresponds to a song that was the #1 song on that day from any given decade. The "Song of the Day" might be one that Dr. Hartnell selects in order to commemorate a major musical event, an artist's birthday/death, etc. This song is playing as the students walk into class during class exchange. [Click picture for a larger version.]

If it happens to be a student's birthday, their name appears on the H-MAX, and they get a birthday pencil! (Of course, the pencil has Dr. Hartnell's birth date engraved on it... because he's subtle like that!). [Click picture for a larger version.]

The last slide for Dr. Hartnell's "This Day in History" is always the "national" event for that day. Because who DOESN'T get excited for National Aviation Day?! [Click picture for a larger version.]

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