Alfred M. Barbe High School
| Alfred M. Barbe High School | |
|---|---|
| Motto | "Believe. Uphold. Care. Strive." |
| Established | 1971 |
| Type | Public Secondary |
| Principal | Beth Fraser |
| Students | 1,881 |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Location | Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States |
| District | Calcasieu Parish Public Schools |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Navy Blue, Columbia Blue, and White |
| Mascot | Buccaneer |
| Rival | Sulphur High School |
| Website | Barbe High School |
A.M. Barbe High School is located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The principal of A.M. Barbe is Beth Fraser.[1] Barbe is in Calcasieu Parish Public Schools. [2]
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[edit] History
Barbe High School first opened its doors on September 1, 1971. Construction was continuing and was not completed until December. The first graduation ceremony was held in May 1973, with 260 graduates. At that time the school colors blue and white where chosen and the Buccaneer was chosen as the mascot. The school, modeled after a junior college, consists of twelve permanent buildings that were originally constructed with the open classroom concept in mind. In 1980 Barbe added a science and art building as well as a new gym. Since then two new buildings have been added, and the entire school has been completely renovated.
[edit] Athletics
The Barbe baseball team has won the state championship and in 1998, 2000, 2001, 2006, and 2008. They also won the NIKE SPARQ national championship challenge led by Ryan Doiron and Ernest Celestie. Coaches are Glenn and Raissa Cecchini-Head Coach, Bob Corley, David Blank, and Jarred Barrett. The baseball team has produced six 5A State MVP's. Chad Cooley '92, Joe Lawrence '96, Nick Bourgeois '99, Austin Nagle '00-01, Ryan Doiron '08, and Hommy Rosado '10.
The football team went 9-3 the 2010 season, head coach Jimmy Shaver's final year. They have won district and have made the playoffs almost every year. The football coaches are Jimmy Shaver — Head Coach, Jared Chapman, Mike Cutrera, Paul Demarie, Luke Dietz, Chad Grissom, James Kelly, Parry LaLande, Eric LeBlanc, Chad Paulk, and Steven Richard. Barbe's other athletic teams include track, swimming, cheerleading, Bluebelles, soccer, volleyball, basketball (girls and boys), softball, Golf, Bowling, Rodeo, tennis and cross country.
[edit] Clubs
Clubs at Barbe High: Band, Choir, Show Choir, 4-H, Academic club, Book club, Chess, cal-cam, FBLA, FCClA, FCA, Interact, International Club, Junior State, Key club, Math club, Newspaper, NHS, SADD, Speech/Debate, Student Council, YACA, Yearbook, Psychology club, and Bible Study club.
[edit] Notable alumni
- Dan Flavin, Class of 1975, former member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from Lake Charles
- D. Gene Hoffman, Class of 1997, Army Officer who fought in the Battle of Najaf (2004) and recipient of the Bronze Star and Purple Heart
- Justin Vincent, Class of 2003, MVP of the 2004 Sugar Bowl
