Berwick High School (Louisiana)

Berwick High School, abbreviated BHS, is a high school in Berwick, Louisiana, United States. It is a part of the St. Mary Parish School Board.

Berwick High
Address
700 Patti Drive

Berwick, Louisiana 70342

United States
Coordinates29.7140°N 91.2401°W / 29.7140; -91.2401
Information
TypePublic High School
School districtSt. Mary Parish School Board
PrincipalToney Linn
Staff28.34 (FTE)[1]
Enrollment517 (2017-18)[1]
Student to teacher ratio18.24[1]
Color(s)Black and Gold   
MascotPanther
NicknameBHS
Websitewww.stmaryk12.net/bhs

During the academic years of 2007, 2008, and 2013, U.S. News & World Report recognized Berwick High School as a bronze medal school, ranking it as one of the best high schools in the United States in an annual report.[2][3][4][5]

Extracurricular activities

Berwick High offers 4-H Club, Anime Club, Beta Club, Chess Club, Drama Club, FFA, Insight, Interact, Key Club, Quiz Bowl, Student Council, and HOSA.

Athletics

Berwick is in District 9-3A of the LHSAA and offers athletic programs, such as football, cheerleading, cross country, swim team, volleyball, basketball, baseball, softball,track and field, bowling, power-lifting and golf.

The current Athletic Director is Coach Craig Brodie.

Championships

Baseball Championships
The baseball team won the Class 2A State Championship in 1978 defeating John Curtis High School by a score of 2-0.[6] In 2018, they won the Class 3A State Championship, defeating Iota High School 7-2.[6] On May 12, 2023, the Berwick High School baseball team beat third-seeded Doyle High School 4-2 winning the Division III nonselect title game at the LHSAA state baseball tournament at McMurry Park. [7]

Softball Championships
The softball team is a two-time state championship team under the direction of Lloyd Burchfield.

Tennis Championships
The tennis team won state in 2012 and were state runner-up in 2013.

Band

Berwick High School's band, the Sound of Pride, has won sweepstakes honors at Louisiana's State Instrumental Festival for 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2014. The band also competes in Class A at the Louisiana Showcase of Marching Bands. The Sound of Pride has won three back-to-back championships from 2001 to 2003 and back-to-back championships from 2006 to 2008. Since 2013, the Sound of Pride has been under the direction of Mrs. BJ McCarter.

References
  1. "Berwick High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
  2. "Berwick High School". greatschools.org. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
  3. "Berwick High School". publicschoolreview.com. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
  4. "Berwick High School". education.com. Archived from the original on 21 December 2013. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
  5. "Berwick High School Overview". usnews.com. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
  6. "The history of the Louisiana High School Baseball Championships". 14-0 Productions. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
  7. writer, ROBIN FAMBROUGH | Staff. "Home run, pitching gem power Berwick to 4-2 eight-inning win over Doyle in DIII final". The Advocate. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
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