Albert P. Brewer High School
Coordinates: 34°24′46.34″N 86°42′18.99″W / 34.4128722°N 86.705275°W
| City | Morgon County, Alabama |
| School District | Morgan County Schools |
| Established | 1972 |
| Student Population | approx. 902 |
| Mascot | Patriot |
| School Colors | Red, White, and Blue |
| Principal | Jeremy Childers |
| Official Website | Brewer Homepage |
Albert P. Brewer Area Vocational and High School is part of the Morgan County School System. The school is nestled in the foot hills of the Appalachian Mountains at Florette, Alabama. The grounds are approximately 80 acres located at the intersection of highway 67 and Eva Road. Its mascot is the Patriot, and colors are red, white, and blue. Brewer is the largest high school in the Morgan County System. It is one of the largest 5A schools in the state. Brewer's biggest rivals in sports have traditionally been Hartselle, Arab and most recently Priceville.
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[edit] History
In the late sixties, former Superintendent J.C. Petty, superintendent George Nancarrow, the Morgan County School Board, and Governor Albert P. Brewer saw an increasing need for the development of an Area Vocational/Academic School for eastern of Morgan County. Albert P. Brewer Area Vocational and High School was created in 1972 by combining grades 10-12 from seven area high schools.
The school evolved from combining the five high schools of Cotaco, Eva, Ryan, Union Hill, and Priceville. Also, the other high schools in the Morgan County School System send their vocational and JROTC students to Brewer. In 1981 the 9th graders were also moved to Brewer. Beginning with the 2001-2002 school year, Priceville High School began adding one grade each year to become a high school again. Therefore, Brewer's student body now consists of students from six feeder schools.
The construction of Brewer cost 2 million dollars in 1972, which would be about 9 million dollars in 2006.
[edit] Present day
There are currently about 902 students in grades 9-12. Because of the pride instilled in former and current students and staff, the school has been exceptionally maintained and is a very respectful, clean learning environment. Brewer offers all the academics for honors and regular diplomas. Brewer offers the only JROTC program and vocational/technical classes for the county school system. Students have a great variety of elective subjects for participation. Students may also participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, programs and clubs.
[edit] Extracurricular
Besides the main academic classrooms, there are 15 vocational/technical classes at A. P. Brewer Area Vocational and High School. In addition there are several science labs, computer labs and a library with a video room for viewing materials and another video room to produce our own TV show called What’s Up B. H. S . There is also an JROTC / In-School Suspension building and Band Room. There are two gymnasiums, a softball complex, and a baseball complex. The football stadium has a six lane track, field house, and weight room. Besides the regulation football field, there are four additional regulation fields that are used for practicing football, soccer, and a marching band field. One of these additional fields is the official soccer field. There is also an Outdoor Classroom and “Farm” for the agriculture classes, and two greenhouses used for the Horticulture classes.
[edit] Notable alumni
- Gary Winton (Class of 1974), basketball player at Army
- Jan Crawford , chief legal and political correspondent for CBS News
