Bedford High School (Iowa)
| Bedford High School | |
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| Address | |
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906 Pennsylvania St. , Iowa 50833 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | KJCVGHDNR FGC JN |
| School district | Bedford Community Schools |
| Superintendent | Joe Drake |
| NCES School ID | 190456000120 |
| Principal | Dana Nally |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | approximat, M. Kely 160 students 9-12 (2012-2013) |
| Campus type | Public High School |
| Color(s) | Navy and White |
| Mascot | Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs |
| Yearbook | Torch |
| Website | www |
Bedford High School is a public high school located in Bedford It is one of two High Schools in Taylor County. A majority of the student population comes from the towns of Bedford, Blockton, Gravity, Conway, and New Market while some students open enroll from neighboring districts in the area. The school's enrollment is approximately 160 students (9-12) and is administered by the Bedford Community School District. It's official mascot is the Bulldog, and it's official colors are Navy and White.
Academics
Bedford offers a wide variety of courses for students to choose from. They also allow students to take college courses through Iowa Western Community College in Clarinda, Iowa. Many students choose to further their educations at various colleges in the United States, while some students choose to enter military service, or the workforce following graduation. Currently, 26.66 credits (plus 1 credit of Physical Education)are required for a student to receive their diploma at graduation.
Sports
The Bedford Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs compete in the Pride of Iowa Conference in Class 1A in most sports. (Class A in Football and Class 2A in wrestling sharing with Lenox High School.)The Bedford Bulldogs football program has qualified for the Iowa High School Athletic Association playoffs 15 times and won the Class A State Championship in 1992 The Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs have also qualified for state in Volleyball, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Wrestling, Boys Golf, and Softball. They have also won numerous Conference Championships.
List of State Qualifying Teams
| Year | Sport | Class | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Softball | Single Class | Participant |
| 1987 | Volleyball | 1A | Semi-Finalist |
| 2006 | Volleyball | 1A | Participant |
| 2007 | Volleyball | 1A | Participant |
| 1983 | Football | 1A | Semi-Finalist |
| 1986 | Football | 1A | Consolation |
| 1992 | Football | A | State Champions |
| 1993 | Football | A | Quarter-Finalist |
| 1994 | Football | A | Consolation |
| 1995 | Football | A | Quarter-Finalist |
| 1996 | Football | 1A | Semi-Finalist |
| 1997 | Football | 1A | Semi-Finalist |
| 1998 | Football | 1A | State Runner-Up |
| 1999 | Football | 1A | Consolation |
| 2000 | Football | 1A | Consolation |
| 2003 | Football | 1A | Consolation |
| 2009 | Football | A | Consolation |
| 2010 | Football | A | Quarter-Finalist |
| 2011 | Football | A | Quarter-Finalist |
| 2008 | Boys Basketball | 1A | Participant |
| 2007 | Girls Basketball | 1A | Participant |
| 2011 | Girls Basketball | 1A | Participant |
| 2012 | Girls Basketball | 1A | State Runner-Up |
| 2000 | Wrestling | 1A | State Duals Participant |
| 2001 | Wrestling | 1A | 3rd Place State Tournament |
| 2001 | Wrestling | 1A | 3rd Place State Duals |
| 2001 | Boys Golf | 1A | 5th Place State Tournament |
Activities
Bedford students have a variety of extracurricular activities and organizations they can also participate in. Some of the activities a student may participate in include. (Not a complete list) FFA- (Future Farmers of America),FCCLA- (Future Community and Career Leaders of America),SADOBS- (Speech and Drama of Bedford Schools), BPA- (Business Professionals of America), Art Club, Band, Chorus, Cheerleading, Student Government, Academic Bowl, and other various organizations and clubs.
References
- "Search for Schools, Colleges and Libraries". Retrieved 04/01/2013.
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External links
- [1] official school website