Christian Brothers High School (Memphis, Tennessee) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Christian Brothers High School |
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5900 Walnut Grove Road
, 38120
United States
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| Coordinates | 35°07′51″N 89°51′51″W / 35.130880°N 89.864290°W |
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| School type | Private Roman Catholic Non-profit All-boys College Preparatory educational institution |
| Motto | Virtus et Scientia (Latin) (Character and Knowledge) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1871 |
| President | David Poos |
| Principal | James Brummer |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Gender | Boys |
| Enrollment | 821 (2020) |
| Campus | m |
| Campus size | 27 acres (110,000 m2) |
| Campus type | Urban |
| Color(s) | Purple and Gold |
| Fight song | Wave War Hymn |
| Athletics conference | TSSAA |
| Nickname | Purple Wave |
| Rival | Memphis University School |
| Accreditation | SACS |
| Publication | Purple & Gold |
| Newspaper | The Maurelian |
| Yearbook | Chronicle |
| Affiliation | Christian Brothers University |
Christian Brothers High School (often called CBHS) is a private, all-boys high school in Memphis, Tennessee. It's a Catholic school that helps students get ready for college. CBHS follows the Lasallian tradition, which means it's part of a worldwide network of schools started by Saint John Baptist de La Salle.
A Look at CBHS History
Christian Brothers High School has an important place in Memphis history. The school was founded in 1871.
Breaking Barriers: School Integration
In 1963, CBHS made a big step forward. They accepted Jesse Turner, Jr., as a student. This made CBHS the first high school in Memphis to welcome students of all races. This was true for both public and private schools. Jesse Turner, Jr., did very well at CBHS. He graduated in 1967 as one of the top students in his class.
Famous People Who Went to CBHS
Many talented people have graduated from Christian Brothers High School. Here are some of them:
- Pete Carney – a musician
- Ray Crone – a pitcher in Major League Baseball
- Zach Curlin – a basketball and football coach for the University of Memphis
- Dominic Dierkes – an actor, comedian, and writer
- Logan Forsythe – an MLB second baseman
- Phil Gagliano – a Major League Baseball player
- Ralph Gagliano – a Major League Baseball player
- Dallan Hayden – a college football running back
- Paul Hofer – an NFL running back
- Phil Irwin – a Major League Baseball pitcher
- Mike Jankowski – a skiing and snowboarding coach
- Bill Justis – a recording artist, music producer, and film composer
- Chuck Lanza – an NFL player
- Nick Marable – a freestyle wrestler who represented the USA
- Robert Marshall, Jr. – a Bishop of Alexandria in Louisiana
- Tim McCarver – a Major League Baseball player and sports announcer
- Shaun Micheel – a professional golfer
- Cary Middlecoff – a dentist and professional golfer
- Anthony Miller – an NFL wide receiver
- Lawrence "Boo" Mitchell – a musician
- Richard Mulrooney – a professional soccer player
- John J. Shea, Jr. – an ear surgeon
- Jim Strickland – a politician and Mayor of Memphis
- Jesse Winchester – a musician and songwriter
