Brunswick High School (Ohio)

Brunswick High School (BHS) is a public high school in Brunswick, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Brunswick City School District and the only high school in the city.

BHS offers many classes, including ten Advanced Placement (AP) courses and honors classes in all subjects. The school also has many clubs, activities, and sports. As of 2015, BHS had about 2,500 students and 132 teachers. It is one of the largest high schools in Ohio by number of students.

Information

Brunswick High School's colors are royal blue and white. The mascot is the Blue Devil.[1]

BHS is part of the Greater Cleveland Conference. In the past, it was in the Pioneer Conference.

Sports

BHS has many sports teams, including:

  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Gymnastics
  • Basketball
  • Baseball and Softball
  • Wrestling
  • Cheerleading
  • Track and Cross Country
  • Volleyball
  • Golf and Tennis
  • Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Bowling
  • Rugby

Band and Theater

The BHS band program is well-known. The marching band has earned Superior ratings at almost every Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) state finals for the last 18 years.[2]

In 2020, the BHS marching band was invited to perform in the London New Year's Day Parade by the Deputy Lord Mayor of Westminster.[3][4]

School Building

The school is one story and has three main areas:

  • West House (mostly freshmen)
  • Center House (all students)
  • East House (sophomores, juniors, seniors)

There are two gyms and two cafeterias. In 2011, the East gym floor was replaced after water damage. Behind the school, there is a turf field with a 1/4-mile track, used for sports like football, soccer, rugby, and lacrosse. There is also a baseball field.

In 2008, shop classes (auto, metal, wood) were removed and turned into computer labs. Technology classes are mostly in the West House. Foreign language classes are in the Center House. The East House has an art wing with four art rooms. The school has eight computer labs.

The student center no longer functions as a library. Instead, it is used as a study area with internet access. It also connects to the University of Akron for distance learning.

Technology

In 2010, every classroom received a SMART Board and teachers got HP ProBook laptops. Security cameras and magnetic locks were added in 2011. Wi-Fi was also installed for student computers. Some classes no longer use paper textbooks, especially in math. Students use MacBook Air laptops for classwork.

Championships

BHS has won state championships in:

  • Boys Track and Field – 1998[5]
  • Boys Cross Country – 1999[6]
  • Girls Softball – 1986[7]
  • Girls Cross Country – 2011
  • Boys Rugby – 2017, 2018

Notable alumni

  • Clay Pickering, former NFL wide receiver (transferred after junior year)[8]

References

  1. ↑ "Brunswick High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 9 December 2024.
  2. ↑ "Perfect State Finals for Marching Band". Cleveland.com. 2013-11-06. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
  3. ↑ "Brunswick High School Marching Blue Devils Invited to London". Cleveland.com. 2018-11-15. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
  4. ↑ "London Invitation by Deputy Lord Mayor". Cleveland.com. 2018-11-20. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
  5. ↑ "OHSAA State Champions". Ohio High School Athletic Association. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
  6. ↑ "OHSAA State Champions". Ohio High School Athletic Association. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
  7. ↑ "Yappi Sports Softball State Champions". Retrieved 6 February 2025.
  8. ↑ "Clay Pickering NFL Profile". Archived from the original on 17 October 2021. Retrieved 2 February 2020.

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