Brookville High School (Virginia)
| Brookville High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1969 (at current location) |
| School district | Campbell County Public Schools |
| Principal | Tom Cole[1] |
| Grades | 9 to 12 |
| Enrollment | 1,004 (2007) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 18.8 |
| Color(s) | Maroon & Gold |
| Athletics conference | Virginia High School League AA Region III AA Seminole District |
| Mascot | Bees |
| Rivals | Heritage High School E.C. Glass High School Jefferson Forest High School |
| Yearbook | The Buzzer |
| Website | http://bhs.campbell.k12.va.us |
Brookville High School is a high school in Campbell County, Virginia, United States.
The school was founded in 1926 with the first elementary classes beginning in November. The first high school classes began in 1927 with 2 teachers, and the first graduating class was 1930, with three graduates. The last graduating high school class from the original school was in 1966. The old building was eventually torn down in March, 1978 due to annexation. The current building was completed in 1969 and is now located on Laxton Road, on what is now the boundary between Campbell County and the city of Lynchburg. The Brookville attendance area is served by four schools: Tomahawk Elementary, Leesville Road Elementary, Brookville Middle, and Brookville High. Brookville High School has been accredited with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools since 1973.[2]
Athletics
As of November 2015, Brookville High School holds the following state division championship titles:[3]
Baseball
- 1973 AA Champions
- 1987 AA Champions
- 2012 AA Runners-up
Football
- 1973 AA Runners-up
- 1988 AA Division 4 Runners-up
- 1996 AA Division 3 Runners-up
- 1999 AA Division 3 Champions
- 2008 AA Division 3 Runners-up
- 2011 AA Division 3 Champions
- 2012 AA Division 3 Champions
Boys Golf
- 1993 AA Champions
- 2008 AA Champions
Boys Indoor Track
- 2007 AA Champions
- 1980 AA Champions
Wrestling
- 1976 AA Champions
- 2011 AA Runner-Ups
- 2012 AA Runner-Ups
Girls Softball
- 2014 AA Champions
- 2015 AA Champions
Notable alumni
 | This section needs additional citations for verification. (December 2012) |
- Jerry Falwell (Founder of Thomas Road Baptist Church and Liberty University)
- Anthony Clark (Actor from Yes, Dear, Comedian)
- Brandon Inge, Former MLB player (Oakland Athletics, Detroit Tigers)[4]
- Phil Leftwich, Former MLB player California Angels) [5]
- Phil Vassar (Country Music Star)
- Gina St. John (Radio/TV personality)
- Logan Thomas (Former Virginia Tech Quarterback), Currently Backup Arizona Cardinals QB
- Carolyn Martin (President, Amherst College)
References
- ^ http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2012/aug/10/2/interim-principal-named-brookville-high-school-ar-2123017
- ^ [1], Advanc-ed.org. Accessed July 3, 2008.
- ^ [2], Virginia High School League Record Book. Accessed July 3, 2008.
- ^ "Brandon Inge Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved December 10, 2012.
- ^ "Phil Leftwich Stats". Baseball-Reference.Com. Retrieved December 10, 2012.
External links
- Editing Brookville High School (Virginia) - High School Apparel
- Official website