Brick Township Memorial High School
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| Brick Township Memorial High School | |
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| 2001 Lanes Mill Road Brick, NJ 08724 |
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| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1980 |
| School district | Brick Public Schools |
| Principal | Richard V. Caldes |
| Asst. Principal | Ronald Gerlufsen Peter Panuska James Nubile |
| Faculty | 133.0 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9 - 12 |
| Enrollment | 1,929 (as of 2006-07)[1] |
| Student:teacher ratio | 14.5[1] |
| Color(s) | Forest Green White[2] Gold[3] |
| Athletics conference | Shore Conference[2] |
| Nickname | Mustangs |
| Information | 732-785-3090 |
| Website | School website |
Brick Township Memorial High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school located in Brick Township, in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States, as a part of the Brick Public Schools. The total student enrollment is approximately 2,100, and there are over 150 members of the faculty.
As of the 2006-07 school year, the school had an enrollment of 1,929 students and 133 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 14.5.[1]
The school was the 261st-ranked public high school in New Jersey out of 316 schools statewide, in New Jersey Monthly magazine's September 2008 cover story on the state's Top Public High Schools. The school was ranked 239th in the magazine's September 2006 issue, which surveyed 316 schools across the state.[4]
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[edit] History
The school was first constructed in 1980 due to the large amount of students enrolled at Brick Township High School. It was uncertain that the school would ever built because some community members felt that a new school would divide the town. However, the opening of the school preceded changes and diversities the community and its population would undergo.
In addition to the required course work in English, history, math, science, and physical education, there are numerous selections in fine arts, foreign language, business and Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (AFJROTC). The school offers Advanced Placement Program (AP) and honors courses in English, history, math, and science as well as in many elective courses within all subject areas. The academic program aims to prepare students not only for a competitive college career, but also for a vocational career.
Brick Memorial encourages its students to participate in the Ocean County Vocational Technical School System. This program of study offers students training in transportation technologies, building trades, electronics, allied health services, and specialized trades in keeping with the industrial and employment opportunities available in the school's area. Brick Memorial includes technology as an integral part of every department and subject area. It also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities that appeals to the varied interests of the student population.
[edit] Faculty and administration
The faculty ratio at Brick Memorial is 13:1. According to a recent survey of New Jersey public schools, 1% of faculty holds a doctorate degree and 8% hold a master's degree.
Core members of the school's administration are:[5]
- Principal: Richard V. Caldes[6]
- Assistant Principal: Peter Panuska
- Assistant Principal: Ronald Gerfulson
- Assistant Principal: James Nubile
[edit] Extracurricular activities
[edit] Athletics
The Brick Memorial High School Mustangs compete in the Shore Conference, an athletic conference made up of private and public high schools centered at the Northern Jersey Shore.[7] All schools in this conference are located within Monmouth County and Ocean County. The league operates under the jurisdiction of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA).
Brick Memorial has 19 sports, including baseball, basketball, bowling, cheering, cross country, field hockey, football, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball, competitive marching band and wrestling.
Recent championships: Football State Champions, 2008. Wrestling State Champions, 2009.
- Wrestling State Champions, 2008 and 2009 [8]
- Hockey Blue Division Champions,(won in shootout) 2007
- Football Constitutional Champs, 2005. Lost to Jackson in the final three seconds of the Central Jersey Group IV State Finals.Group IV States Champs, Beat Sayreville 24-0 blow out
- Men's Bowling State Champions, 2004
- Football State Champions, 2003 and 2008.[9]
- Girls Soccer State Champions, 2002.[10]
- Girls Soccer State Champions, 2003.[11]
- Girls Soccer State Champions, 2004.[12]
- Women's Junior Varsity Softball Jackson Tournament Champions 2002-2003
- Women's Varsity Softball Ocean County Tournament Champions 2003
- Hockey Handchen Cup American A Division Champions 2001
- Hockey Handchen Cup Southern Conference Red Division Champions 2003
- Hockey Lawrence Christmas Tournament 2002
- Football Constitution Division Co-Champions 2002 tied with Lacey
[edit] Marching band
The Brick Memorial Marching Mustang Band, under the direction of Andrew Penrod, placed first in the 36th annual Tournament of Bands Group II Atlantic Coast Championship in 2008. The band's show, "A Knight's Pledge: The story of a Knight's Journey through Commencement, Adversity, and Triumph," earned a score of 97.4, placing them above the 110 other bands at the championship. This was the first time the Marching Mustangs won the Atlantic Coast Championships. The Marching Mustangs also broke the school record for most trophies won and highest score.[13]
In 2009, the band placed first in the 37th annual Tournament of Bands Group II Atlantic Coast Champions. Their show, "The Gallery: Modern Art at the Speed of Life," won best music and was given a score of 96.85. This score was above the scores of 26 other bands in their group.
[edit] Clubs
There are 47 clubs at Brick Memorial, including the Key Club, AFJROTC (Unit NJ-822), Junior State of America, School Newspaper, Ski Club, Photography Club, Student Government Association, the World Language Club, Radio Club, Yearbook Club, Film Club, Drama Club and Interact Club. The Radio club broadcasts on WBGD 91.9 FM.
[edit] Test scores
- HSPA Mathematics: 15% Partial, 64% Proficient, 21% Advanced
- HSPA Language Arts Literacy: 7% Partial, 79% Proficient, 13% Advanced
- SAT Math: 506 Average
- Verbal: 495 Average
- Advanced Placement Program (AP): 55% Scored 3 or higher
[edit] Graduation and post-graduation
Brick Memorial has a 97% Graduation rate. A 2005 survey reported that post-graduation:
- 38.6% attend a Four Year College/University
- 38.4% attend a Two Year College
- 3.5% join the military
- 11.5% enter full time employment
[edit] Notable alumni
- Tom McCarthy (born 1968), television play-by-play announcer for the Philadelphia Phillies.[14]
- Nick Catone Professional Fighter, Currently fights in the organization (UFC) Ultimate Fighting Championships. Graduated from Brick Memorial High School in 1999[15]
- Garrett Graham Tightend for the University of Wisconsin Badgers. He is among the elite Tightends in the NCAA for the 2009 Season, and is a highly regarded NFL Prospect. He graduated from Brick Memorial Highschool in 2005.[16]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d Brick Township High School, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed March 9, 2008.
- ^ a b Brick Memorial H.S. , Shore Conference. Accessed March 11, 2008.
- ^ Brick Memorial High School History. Accessed March 30, 2008.
- ^ "Top New Jersey High Schools 2008: By Rank", New Jersey Monthly, September 2008, posted August 7, 2008. Accessed August 19, 2008.
- ^ Brick Memorial High School Administrators, accessed December 24, 2006
- ^ Medina, Danielle. "New Brick Memorial principal is back 'home' : Board of Ed. taps Richard V. Caldes to serve in top spot ", Brick Township Bulletin, July 19, 2007. Accessed July 26, 2007.
- ^ School Info, Shore Conference. Accessed March 9, 2008.
- ^ 2008 Wrestling Finals, Group IV , accessed February 18, 2008.
- ^ 2003 Football Tournament - Central, Group IV, NJSIAA, accessed April 22, 2007.
- ^ 2002 Girls Soccer - South, Group IV, NJSIAA, accessed April 22, 2007.
- ^ 2003 Girls Soccer - South, Group IV, NJSIAA, accessed April 22, 2007.
- ^ 2004 Girls Soccer - South, Group IV, NJSIAA, accessed April 22, 2007.
- ^ 2008 Tournament of Bands Group II Atlantic Coast Champions, accessed November 23, 2008.
- ^ Tom McCarthy, Asbury Park Press. Accessed January 29, 2008. "Tom McCarthy, who dreamed of being a baseball broadcaster when he attended Brick Memorial High School, and former Lakewood BlueClaws pitcher Kyle Kendrick headline the guest list for the annual Philadelphia Phillies Winter Tour."
- ^ http://www.nickcatone.com/nick_catone_biography.html
- ^ http://www.uwbadgers.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/graham_garrett00.html
http://www.tob-info.net/accchampions/accchampions.html
[edit] External links
- Brick Memorial High School web pages
- Brick Memorial High School history
- Brick Public Schools's 2007–08 School Report Card from the New Jersey Department of Education
- Data for the Brick Public Schools, National Center for Education Statistics
- DigitalSports Brick Memorial High School Page
- Brick Memorial Key Club
Coordinates: 40°06′15″N 74°07′56″W / 40.104049°N 74.132333°W
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