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Brooks High School
Address
Map
4300 Hwy. 72

Killen
,
Alabama

United States
Information
TypeSecondary School (American)
Established1908 (1908)
School districtLauderdale County School District
PrincipalJerry Hill
Color(s)   Orange & Black
MascotLion
Websitewww.lcschools.org

Brooks High School is a public high school (grades 7-12) located in Killen, Alabama. It is one of eleven public schools in the Lauderdale County School District. The school is located approximately 10 miles east of the Lauderdale County seat Florence.

History

The first Killen school was built in 1908 on what is now Jones Avenue and was moved to the present site of Brooks Elementary School in 1935. The tradition of Brooks High School began with the 1968-1969 school year, during which Brooks had an enrollment of 325 students in grades seven through 10. The modern school's enrollment is around 780 students in grades seven through 12. Academic excellence, the desire to win, and the pride in the school and community has endured the test of time.[1]

Band

The Brooks High School band, nicknamed the Pride of the South, is currently under the direction of Daniel Seay. The band, which consists of 8th through 12th grades, consistently wins superior ratings at marching competitions. They also recently received straight superior ratings at the Alabama MPA competition for the eighth year in a row, breaking the school record.

Notable alumni

Notable staff

  • Harlon Hill [4] Taught here and became principal after his NFL career.
  • Jerry Hill- Son of Harlon Hill, taught and coached football for 15 years before moving up to vice principal eventually leading to the retirement of Steven Howard leaving the position open for him to continue his legacy of being principal at BHS.

References

  1. ^ Brooks High School: About The School
  2. ^ Scout.com: Patrick Hape Profile
  3. ^ Whoislog: Shonna Tucker
  4. ^ http://www.harlonhill.com/who_harlon_hill.html

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