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Christian Brothers High School (CBHS) is located in Memphis, Tennessee, at 5900 Walnut Grove Road. It is a Catholic, all-boys college preparatory school which has a Lasallian tradition.
| Christian Brothers High School | |
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| Address | |
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5900 Walnut Grove Road , 38120 United States | |
| Coordinates | 35°07′51″N 89°51′51″W / 35.130880°N 89.864290°W |
| Information | |
| 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[1][2] |
| 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[3][4] |
| Publication | Purple & Gold |
| Newspaper | The Maurelian |
| Yearbook | Chronicle |
| Affiliation | Christian Brothers University |
| Website | www |
History edit
In 1963, Christian Brothers accepted Jesse Turner, Jr., making CBHS the first racially integrated high school in Memphis, public or private. Turner graduated as co-salutatorian in 1967.[5][6]
Notable alumni edit
- Pete Carney – musician
- Ray Crone – Major League Baseball pitcher
- Zach Curlin – basketball and football coach for the University of Memphis
- Dominic Dierkes – actor, comedian, writer[7]
- Logan Forsythe – MLB second baseman[8]
- Dallan Hayden – college football running back for the Ohio State Buckeyes[9]
- Paul Hofer – NFL running back
- Phil Irwin – Major League Baseball pitcher[10][11]
- Mike Jankowski – skiing and snowboarding coach[12]
- Bill Justis – recording artist, music producer and film composer
- Chuck Lanza – NFL player[13]
- Nick Marable – freestyle wrestler, represented Team USA at the 2014 World Wrestling Championships[14]
- Tim McCarver – Major League Baseball player and Ford C. Frick Award winner for New York Mets and Fox Sports[8][15]
- Shaun Micheel – professional golfer[16][17]
- Cary Middlecoff – dentist and professional golfer[17]
- Anthony Miller – NFL wide receiver
- Lawrence "Boo" Mitchell – musician
- Richard Mulrooney – professional soccer player[18]
- John J. Shea, Jr. – ear surgeon[19]
- Jim Strickland – politician, Mayor of Memphis[20]
- Jesse Winchester – musician, songwriter
References edit
- ^ Waddelove, Anna. "President Appointed at Christian Brothers High School, Memphis". Archived from the original on February 3, 2019. Retrieved February 3, 2019.
- ^ "Brother David Poos, FSC announced as next President of CBHS". Christian Brothers High School. October 25, 2018.
- ^ "CBHS School Profile". Christian Brothers High School. 2009. Archived from the original on September 25, 2009. Retrieved August 30, 2009.
- ^ SACS-CASI. "SACS-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". Archived from the original on April 16, 2010. Retrieved June 23, 2009.
- ^ Rubio, Daniel (July 7, 2017). "Integrating Memphis Schools". Retrieved October 3, 2019.
- ^ Roberts, Jane (September 17, 2018). "How Brother Terence McLaughlin Helped Transform Memphis". Retrieved August 23, 2020.
- ^ Beifuss, John (June 9, 2010). "Always the comedian, Dominic Dierkes takes his skits beyond YouTube". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved May 30, 2014.
- ^ a b Goldstein, Kevin (February 25, 2010). "Future Shock". Baseball Prospectus. Retrieved November 20, 2015.
- ^ Dallan Hayden has a second Mr. Football award, now ready to go to Ohio State
- ^ Lembo, John (March 18, 2013). "Pirates' Phil Irwin no stranger to adversity". Bradenton Herald. Archived from the original on May 31, 2014. Retrieved May 30, 2014.
- ^ Singer, Tom (November 7, 2013). "AFL a chance for Irwin to get on Bucs' radar". MLB.com. Retrieved May 30, 2014.
- ^ Calkins, Geoff (February 14, 2010). "Mike Jankowski's life hardly a 'pipe dream". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved May 30, 2014.
- ^ "Chuck Lanza". The Pro Football Archives. Archived from the original on May 31, 2014. Retrieved May 30, 2014.
- ^ Nick Marable - Team USA. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
- ^ McCarver, Tim; Peary, Danny (2013). Tim McCarver's Baseball for Brain Surgeons and Other Fans. Random House. p. 327. ISBN 9780307831774. Retrieved November 20, 2015.
- ^ "A Tale of Three Memphians". Sports Illustrated. May 28, 2004. Retrieved November 14, 2007.
- ^ a b Mell, Randall (August 18, 2003). "Micheel's Stunning Shot Clinches Title". Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved May 30, 2014.
- ^ Stukenborg, Phil (February 25, 2014). "Richard Mulrooney named University of Memphis men's soccer coach". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved May 30, 2014.
- ^ White, Stephanie Nerissa (March 31, 2013). "Dr. John Shea Presents his Professional Papers to the Memphis Public Library". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved May 30, 2014.
- ^ "The City of Memphis > Government > Mayor Jim Strickland > Mayor's Office". www.memphistn.gov. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
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