Berwick High School (Louisiana)
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| Berwick High | |
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| Address | |
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700 Patti Drive United States | |
| Coordinates | 29°42′50″N 91°14′24″W / 29.7140°N 91.2401°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public High School |
| School district | St. Mary Parish School Board |
| Principal | Toney Linn |
| Staff | 28.34 (FTE)[1] |
| Enrollment | 517 (2017-18)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 18.24[1] |
| Color(s) | Black and Gold |
| Mascot | Panther |
| Nickname | BHS |
| Website | www |
Berwick High School, abbreviated BHS, is a high school in Berwick, Louisiana, United States. It is a part of the St. Mary Parish School Board.
During the academic years of 2007, 2008, and 2013, U.S. News & World Report recognized Berwick High School as a bronze medal school, ranking it as one of the best high schools in the United States in an annual report.[2][3][4][5][failed verification]
Extracurricular activities[edit]
Berwick High offers 4-H Club, Anime Club, Beta Club, Chess Club, Drama Club, FFA, Insight, Interact, Key Club, Quiz Bowl, Student Council, and HOSA.
Athletics[edit]
Berwick is in District 9-3A of the LHSAA and offers athletic programs, such as football, cheerleading, cross country, swim team, volleyball, basketball, baseball, softball,track and field, bowling, power-lifting and golf.
The current Athletic Director is Coach Craig Brodie.
Championships[edit]
Baseball Championships
The baseball team won the Class 2A State Championship in 1978 defeating John Curtis High School by a score of 2-0.[6] In 2018, they won the Class 3A State Championship, defeating Iota High School 7-2.[6] On May 12, 2023, the Berwick High School baseball team beat third-seeded Doyle High School 4-2 winning the Division III nonselect title game at the LHSAA state baseball tournament at McMurry Park. [7]
Softball Championships
The softball team is a two-time state championship team under the direction of Lloyd Burchfield.[citation needed]
Tennis Championships
The tennis team won state in 2012 and were state runner-up in 2013.[citation needed]
Band[edit]
Berwick High School's band, the Sound of Pride, has won sweepstakes honors at Louisiana's State Instrumental Festival for 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2014.[citation needed] The band also competes in Class A at the Louisiana Showcase of Marching Bands. The Sound of Pride has won three back-to-back championships from 2001 to 2003 and back-to-back championships from 2006 to 2008. Since 2013, the Sound of Pride has been under the direction of Mrs. BJ McCarter.[citation needed]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Berwick High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
- ^ "Berwick High School". greatschools.org. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ^ "Berwick High School". publicschoolreview.com. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ^ "Berwick High School". education.com. Archived from the original on 21 December 2013. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ^ "Berwick High School Overview". usnews.com. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ^ a b "The history of the Louisiana High School Baseball Championships". 14-0 Productions. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
- ^ writer, ROBIN FAMBROUGH | Staff. "Home run, pitching gem power Berwick to 4-2 eight-inning win over Doyle in DIII final". The Advocate. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
External links[edit]
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