Brookhaven High School (Columbus, Ohio)
Brookhaven High School was a public high school located on the northeast side of Columbus, Ohio, United States. The school was a part of the Columbus City Schools system and opened in 1963. The school colors were navy blue and gold and the school nickname was the Bearcats.
| Brookhaven High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
4077 Karl Road , , 43224 | |
| Coordinates | 40°3′2″N 82°58′53″W / 40.05056°N 82.98139°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public, Coeducational high school |
| Opened | 1963 |
| Closed | 2014 (aged 50–51 years) |
| School district | Columbus City Schools |
| Superintendent | Dan Good[1] |
| Principal | Duane Bland[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Color(s) | Navy Blue and Gold[1] |
| Fight song | Drive On Bearcats |
| Athletics conference | Columbus City League[1] |
| Mascot | Bearcat |
| Team name | Bearcats[1] |
| Rival | Beechcroft |
| Accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools[2] |
| Website | |
Since 2004, the school had been participating in the Small schools movement. Brookhaven was divided into three small schools: Leadership, North Star, and Legacy. Plans for creating a middle school were announced many years before its closing but were never finalized. After a decision made by the Columbus City Schools District, they announced that Brookhaven would be shut down by the end of the 2013-14 year due to declining population. With it, five elementary schools were closed as well. On May 29, 2014, Brookhaven closed its doors for the last time due to a failed levy. The building is now used by Columbus Global Academy.
Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships edit
- Football – 2004 [3]
- Boys Basketball – 2002 [4]
- Girls Basketball – 1996 [5]
- Girls Track and Field – 1998 [5]
Notable alumni edit
- Jamelle Cornley, Retired forward professional basketball player
- Jeff Cumberland, Retired tight end for the New York Jets (NFL)[6]
- Alex Daniels (born 1986), defensive lineman in the Arena Football League, member of 2004 state championship football team.
- Helen Darling, Retired guard for the San Antonio Silver Stars (WNBA)[7]
- Terry Glenn, Retired NFL wide receiver; Fred Biletnikoff Award winner, 2-time Pro Bowl selection[8]
- June Henley, Retired running back for the Los Angeles Rams (NFL)[9]
- Chris Johnson (born 1990), basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League
- Dominic Jones, Retired defensive back in the Arena Football League. Member of the 2004 state championship football team.
- Marlon Kerner, Retired cornerback for the Buffalo Bills from 1995 to 1998 (NFL)[10]
- Paul O'Neill, Retired MLB right fielder; 5-time MLB All-Star[11]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e OHSAA. . Archived from the original on November 3, 2010. Retrieved February 17, 2010.
- ^ NCA-CASI. . Archived from the original on March 15, 2010. Retrieved February 17, 2010.
- ^ Yappi. . Archived from the original on January 13, 2007. Retrieved February 12, 2007.
- ^ Yappi. . Archived from the original on June 8, 2008. Retrieved February 12, 2007.
- ^ a b OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site". Retrieved December 31, 2006.
- ^ . Archived from the original on March 4, 2012. Retrieved June 17, 2012.
- ^ "Penn State University Sports Profiles: Helen Darling". Retrieved June 17, 2012.
- ^ . November 8, 2006. Archived from the original on January 2, 2011.
- ^ "June Henley bio". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved June 17, 2012.
- ^ . Archived from the original on November 3, 2012. Retrieved August 9, 2013.
- ^ . Archived from the original on January 9, 2012. Retrieved June 17, 2012.
External links edit
- District Website
- (through the Wayback Machine)