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The boys' basketball squad won a state title in 1990 with Indiana's all-time high school leading scorer [[Damon Bailey]] and the girls won titles in 1983, with All-State player Kelly Fitzgerald, and in 1991, with Miss Basketball Marla Inman. The Stars have not won a sectional game since 2001-02, when All-State player Cole Sinclair and coach Mark Ryan led the team to a semi-State appearance where they were defeated by Notre Dame's [[Chris Thomas (basketball)|Chris Thomas]], Purdue's [[David Teague (basketball)|David Teague]], and Pike High School at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Mark Ryan was forced to resign, despite |
The boys' basketball squad won a state title in 1990 with Indiana's all-time high school leading scorer [[Damon Bailey]] and the girls won titles in 1983, with All-State player Kelly Fitzgerald, and in 1991, with Miss Basketball Marla Inman. The Stars have not won a sectional game since 2001-02, when All-State player Cole Sinclair and coach Mark Ryan led the team to a semi-State appearance where they were defeated by Notre Dame's [[Chris Thomas (basketball)|Chris Thomas]], Purdue's [[David Teague (basketball)|David Teague]], and Pike High School at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Mark Ryan was forced to resign, despite his success as head coach, just prior to the start of the 2004-2005 season to former BNL standout, [[Damon Bailey]]. Mark Ryan was 126-72 in nine seasons as the Stars coach and led the Stars to sectional championships in 1999 and 2001, as well as a regional championship in 2001. From 2004-06, Bailey returned to his alma mater to coach the Stars. However, his success on the court did not translate, leading the Stars to a mediocre 23-19 record over two seasons. BNL plays on the newly renamed and refurbished Damon Bailey Court, in BNL Fieldhouse, which consistently sold out through the early 90's all 7000-plus seats, and has seen the likes of [[Bob Knight]] and [[Gene Keady]] in attendance, as well as Bailey, [[Jared Jeffries]], [[Sean May]], [[Mike Conley, Jr.]] and [[Greg Oden]] grace the floor. |
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| Type | Public high school |
| Motto | Tradition Never Graduates |
| Established | 1974 |
| School district | North Lawrence Schools |
| Superintendent | Dr. Dennis Turner |
| Principal | Mr. David Beaver |
| Faculty | 95 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1606 |
| Color(s) | Red, White, and Blue |
| Athletics conference | Hoosier Hills |
| Mascot | Stars |
| Affiliation | None |
| Location | Suburban/Small City |
| Website | [1] |
Bedford North Lawrence High School [2] is a comprehensive four-year public high school located in the eastern part of Bedford, Indiana and is accredited by the Indiana State Department of Public Instruction and the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Established in 1974, the school consolidated seven area high schools: Bedford, Tunnelton, Shawswick, Needmore, Fayetteville, Oolitic, and Heltonville. Bedford North Lawrence, or simply known as "BNL" is fed from Bedford, Shawswick, and Oolitic Middle Schools, as well as the private St. Vincent de Paul School.
BNL's mission: "as a purposeful learning community that each student reaches his or her full potential."
History/Recent News
The present school building was not complete in 1974, but the consolidation proceeded, busing all students to what was previously the Bedford High School. The school was also nearly known as Eastbrook High School, with their colors being green and gold, however, the name "BEDFORD NORTH LAWRENCE (best known as "BNL") was the name chosen with the mascot being a 7 point star, hence, BNL Stars! Their colors are RED, WHITE and BLUE. BNL was remodeled in the 2005-06 school year, adding all new classrooms, reconstructing hallways to improve congestion, and brand new IMC and Cafeteria.
In 2005-06, the Bedford North Lawrence graduating class averaged a composite 983 out of a 1600 possible on the SAT Reasoning Test. On the ACT test, students averaged a 22.3, which is above average for the state of Indiana. BNL has an 82% graduation rate, 64% of those pursuing higher education, and 32% graduating with honors. Bedford North Lawrence maintains a 93.3% attendance rate. BNL offers 18 Honors level courses for students, ranging from AP Psychology to AP Chemistry. Seven of these courses can also be taken for dual high school and college credit through Indiana University's Advanced College Project. The school features traditional eight-period scheduling and runs on two semesters, one August-to-December, the other January-to-May.
Demographics
Bedford North Lawrence is situated in the city of Bedford, Indiana. Ethnically, the school is 93.% White, the next closest group being Hispanics at 2%. 20% of the school is on Indiana's free-lunch program.
Athletics
The school offers boys and girls basketball, cross country, track, golf, baseball, softball, football, swimming, volleyball, tennis, soccer, and wrestling.
BNL is most widely known across the state of Indiana for its successes in boys' swimming, as well as boys' and girls' basketball and boys' golf.
Basketball
The boys' basketball squad won a state title in 1990 with Indiana's all-time high school leading scorer Damon Bailey and the girls won titles in 1983, with All-State player Kelly Fitzgerald, and in 1991, with Miss Basketball Marla Inman. The Stars have not won a sectional game since 2001-02, when All-State player Cole Sinclair and coach Mark Ryan led the team to a semi-State appearance where they were defeated by Notre Dame's Chris Thomas, Purdue's David Teague, and Pike High School at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Mark Ryan was forced to resign, despite his success as head coach, just prior to the start of the 2004-2005 season to former BNL standout, Damon Bailey. Mark Ryan was 126-72 in nine seasons as the Stars coach and led the Stars to sectional championships in 1999 and 2001, as well as a regional championship in 2001. From 2004-06, Bailey returned to his alma mater to coach the Stars. However, his success on the court did not translate, leading the Stars to a mediocre 23-19 record over two seasons. BNL plays on the newly renamed and refurbished Damon Bailey Court, in BNL Fieldhouse, which consistently sold out through the early 90's all 7000-plus seats, and has seen the likes of Bob Knight and Gene Keady in attendance, as well as Bailey, Jared Jeffries, Sean May, Mike Conley, Jr. and Greg Oden grace the floor.
Football
The BNL boys' football team finished the 2011 season with the first sectional championship in school history. Led by sophomore QB Jessie Millikan and junior LB Jack Spreen, The stars finished the season with an overall record of 9-4. Senior Jay Thomas anchored the team with 2,268 all purpose yards (153 passing, 963 rushing, 514 receiving, 238 punt return, and 400 kick-off return) and 12 total touchdowns. Thomas' junior wingman, Kole Korvela added 954 yards on the ground, 278 receiving, and 9 total touchdowns. This is the best year the Stars have had since winning the Hoosier Hills Conference in 2007, the same year they reached the Sectional Championship before falling to Evansville Reitz. This was the Jessie's older brother Cory's senior season for the Stars.
Golf
The BNL boys' golf team has been consistently the top team for the Stars. In the late 80's PGA Tour member Craig Bowden and Redstone Country Club pro Derek Clouse led the Stars. The program has produced numerous Division I college players throughout their history. The golf team has won 15 conference titles, 20 sectional titles, 7 regionals, and has had 27 state finals appearances. This is the most state finals appearances without a championship. They have also had 7 All-State performers. From 1974-2005, the Stars advanced to regional play, the longest streak of this kind in the school's history. After a down 2006 campaign, the spring 2007 Stars finished off the year with a sectional title and a 12th place ranking in the final poll.
Clubs
Clubs, organizations, and academic/arts groups at BNL include:
- Anime Club
- Athletic Training,
- Art Club,
- Beta Club,
- BNL Star Newspaper,
- Business Professionals of America,
- Chess Club
- Chorale,
- Drama Club,
- Drumline,
- EPICS,
- Environmental Club,
- Future Farmers of America,
- FCCLA-an amazing, life changing club,
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes,
- Fieldhouse Fanatics,
- French Club,
- German Club,
- Habitat for Humanity,
- I-Care Council,
- IMPACT Club,
- InSight C*Jazz and Concert Bands,
- Key Club
- Latin Club,
- Marching Band,
- Mixed Ensemble
- National Honor Society,
- Yearbook,
- Orchestra,
- Renaissance,
- Science Club
- Spanish Club,
- Starlets
- Star Sound,
- Star Station 14 Television,
- Star System (color guard)
- Student Council,
- Symphony Orchestra,
- Teens For Kids First,
- VERITAS Magazine
Notable alumni
- Damon Bailey, former professional basketball player
- Craig Bowden, professional golf
- Ken Bowersox, astronaut
- Mark Kinser, former World of Outlaws champion
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