Benton Harbor High School
| Benton Harbor High School | |
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| Address | |
| 870 Colfax Avenue Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022 United States |
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| Information | |
| School district | Benton Harbor Area Schools |
| Superintendent | Lenard Seawood |
| Principal | Rodger Tripplett[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 634[2] (2013-14) |
| Color(s) | Orange Black |
| Athletics conference | Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference |
| Nickname | Tigers |
| Rival | Battle Creek Central High School |
| Website | School website |
Benton Harbor High School is a high school in Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States, and is part of the Benton Harbor Area Schools.
Overview
The school is made up of a number of "learning communities":
- Communication, Arts & Business Academy
- Human Services Academy
- Science & Engineering Academy
In 2009, the school received a $52,000 grant from the U.S. federal government's stimulus program to upgrade its cafeteria equipment. The school was eligible for the grant because more than half its students were eligible to receive free or reduced-cost school meals.[3]
Athletics
Benton Harbor High School boys basketball team represents Benton Harbor High School in the SMAC or the big 16. Benton Harbor High School's mascot is a tiger. The Tigers play their home games at what is now called Don Farnum Gymnasium. The boys basketball team won state championships in 1941,1964 and 1965.[4]
Notable people
- Joique Bell NFL football player for the Detroit Lions.
- Chris Burkam, former MLB player (St. Louis Browns).
- Wilson Chandler NBA basketball player for the Denver Nuggets and was a 1st round pick (#23) in the draft. He was named Mr. Basketball in 2005.
- Don Hopkins, former MLB player (Oakland Athletics).
- Iris Kyle, professional female bodybuilder.
- Dave Machemer, former MLB player (California Angels, Detroit Tigers)
- Anthony Miller NBA basketball player. He has played for several teams. He was named Mr. Basketball in 1990.[citation needed]
- Sinbad Comedian and Actor.
- Chet Walker NBA basketball player.
- Robert Whaley Former NBA player with the Utah Jazz.
References
- ↑ http://www.bhas.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=356
- ↑ MHSAA > Schools
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.[dead link]
- ↑ Yearly Champions | Boys Basketball | MHSAA Sports
