Bainbridge High School (Georgia)
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Bainbridge High School is a public high school
located in Bainbridge
, Georgia
, USA
. The school is part of the Decatur County School District
which serves Decatur County, Georgia
.
of Atlanta.
The schools' curriculum includes the following departments: mathematics, science, languages, history, English, home economics, commercial, and diversified occupations. The extra curricular activities include athletics, band, glee club, piano, spoken English, 4-H Club, Beta Club, Tri-Hi-Y and Hi Y. Bainbridge High School started as an all white school when it first opened and later became integrated around 1970. A few years later, a new school was opened around September 1966; students from Brinson High School, Fowlstown High School, Climax High School, West Bainbridge High School, and Attapulgus High School welcomed a new high school named Bainbridge High School.
On April 25, 1964 the senior class sponsored, for the very first time, the Miss Bainbridge High School contest. Each class was allowed to choose one girl to represent their class in the contest. Eligibility required that the girl possess good grades, personality, talent, and beauty. Seventeen young ladies participated in the pageant. One of the most capable and personable belles of BHS Miss Mary Ann Ward was the first to be crowned Miss Bainbridge High School of 1964. A sophomore Miss Joyce Wells received second place title and placing third in the pageant was Miss Bunny Mills.
A few months later around late January Bainbridge High School’s first foreign exchange student arrived. Ana Ary came from Fortaleza, Brazil; Ana graduated with the class of 1977 and later on returned to Brazil to continue her studies. In 1994, soccer was introduced to Bainbridge High School; coached by Richard Colon.
In August 2009, students from Decatur County went to a new high school located on Highway 84. The old high school is now home for Bainbridge Middle School (Grades 7-8); while Hutto Middle School holds grades 5-6.
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
located in Bainbridge
Bainbridge, Georgia
As of the census of 2000, there were 11,722 people, 4,444 households, and 3,013 families residing in the city. The population density was 255.6/km² . There were 5,051 housing units at an average density of 285.2 per square mile...
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, USA
United States
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. The school is part of the Decatur County School District
Decatur County School District
The Decatur County School District is a public school district in Decatur County, Georgia, USA, based in Bainbridge, Georgia. It serves the communities of Attapulgus, Bainbridge, Brinson, and Climax, Georgia.-Schools:...
which serves Decatur County, Georgia
Decatur County, Georgia
Decatur County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 28,240. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 28,544. The county seat is Bainbridge.-History:...
.
History
When education first started in the town, there were two buildings, a grammar school and high school. The grammar school building was constructed in 1913 by Mr. Wm. A. Edwards of Atlanta. The high school building was erected in 1922 by G. Lloyd PreacherG. Lloyd Preacher
George Lloyd Preacher was an architect prominent in Atlanta, Georgia and the southeastern United States in the design of commercial office, hotel, and apartment buildings.Notable buildings that he designed include:...
of Atlanta.
The schools' curriculum includes the following departments: mathematics, science, languages, history, English, home economics, commercial, and diversified occupations. The extra curricular activities include athletics, band, glee club, piano, spoken English, 4-H Club, Beta Club, Tri-Hi-Y and Hi Y. Bainbridge High School started as an all white school when it first opened and later became integrated around 1970. A few years later, a new school was opened around September 1966; students from Brinson High School, Fowlstown High School, Climax High School, West Bainbridge High School, and Attapulgus High School welcomed a new high school named Bainbridge High School.
On April 25, 1964 the senior class sponsored, for the very first time, the Miss Bainbridge High School contest. Each class was allowed to choose one girl to represent their class in the contest. Eligibility required that the girl possess good grades, personality, talent, and beauty. Seventeen young ladies participated in the pageant. One of the most capable and personable belles of BHS Miss Mary Ann Ward was the first to be crowned Miss Bainbridge High School of 1964. A sophomore Miss Joyce Wells received second place title and placing third in the pageant was Miss Bunny Mills.
A few months later around late January Bainbridge High School’s first foreign exchange student arrived. Ana Ary came from Fortaleza, Brazil; Ana graduated with the class of 1977 and later on returned to Brazil to continue her studies. In 1994, soccer was introduced to Bainbridge High School; coached by Richard Colon.
In August 2009, students from Decatur County went to a new high school located on Highway 84. The old high school is now home for Bainbridge Middle School (Grades 7-8); while Hutto Middle School holds grades 5-6.
Notable alumni
- Cathy CoxCathy CoxLera Catharine "Cathy" Cox is a Georgia politician, a member of the Democratic Party, the former Secretary of State of Georgia, and a candidate for Governor of Georgia in 2006...
- former Georgia Secretary of State and current president of Young Harris CollegeYoung Harris CollegeYoung Harris College is a private, Methodist-affiliated liberal arts college located in the mountains of northeast Georgia. The current president is Cathy Cox, former Georgia Secretary of State.-Origins:... - James Butler - starting safety for the New York Football Giants NFL team
- Ernest RilesErnest RilesErnest Riles is a former shortstop and third baseman in Major League Baseball. From 1985 through 1993, Riles played for the Milwaukee Brewers , San Francisco Giants , Oakland Athletics , Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox...
- former Major League Baseball player in the 1980s - Ken Rice - former Buffalo Bills NFL player in 1950s
- Kirby SmartKirby SmartKirby Smart is the defensive coordinator for the University of Alabama.-Playing career:The son of a coach himself, Smart started his football career playing High School ball with the Bainbridge High School Bearcats. He then moved on to play defensive back for the University of Georgia Bulldogs....
- Current Defensive Coordinator for the University of Alabama Crimson Tide