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| MBHS in November 2006, prior to renovation | |
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| 3650 Bethune Drive Mountain Brook, Alabama, 35223 United States |
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| School type | Public, high school |
| Founded | 1966 |
| School board | Mountain Brook Board of Education |
| School district | Mountain Brook School System |
| Superintendent | Dr. Charles Mason |
| Principal | Vic Wilson |
| Vice Principals | Missy Brooks Patrick Kellogg |
| Chief custodian | Henry Preston, Head Custodian |
| Grades | 10-12 |
| Enrollment | 1004 (2008) |
| Language | English |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Green and gold |
| Mascot | Spartan |
| Team name | Mountain Brook Spartans |
| Newspaper | Sword and Shield |
| Yearbook | Olympian |
| Website | http://www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us/mbhs |
Mountain Brook High School (MBHS) is a three-year public high school within the city of Mountain Brook, Alabama, a residential area of Birmingham, with approximately 20,600 residents. It is the lone high school in the Mountain Brook School System and is situated on 25 acres (100,000 m2) of land.
Mountain Brook High School serves grades 10-12 and enrolled 1004 students during the 2007-2008 school year. The MBHS administration comprises principal Vic Wilson along with assistant principals Missy Brooks and Patrick Kellogg. Wilson joined the Mountain Brook High School staff first in 2002 after vacating his previous position as Homewood Middle School assistant principal. In 2006, he was named Homewood High School principal, and returned to Mountain Brook in July 2008 as Principal, succeeding Dicky Barlow who was promoted to Assistant Superintendent. Before joining the MBHS team, assistant principal Missy Brooks served as assistant principal of Homewood High School. Similarly, assistant principal Patrick Kellogg served as assistant principal of Pelham High School before arriving at MBHS.
Mountain Brook High School colors are green and gold and the athletic teams are called the Spartans.
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The Spartan Creed
The students and community of Mountain Brook High School are defined by a Spartan Creed. The creed was written in the winter of 2009 by a small group of distinguished faculty and student government officers. The creed was officially announced and adopted by the school in May of 2009, when it was unveiled to the student body. The 2009 SGA officers also donated a large, bronze plaque that now hangs at the front of the school. Below is a copy of the creed.
The Spartan Creed
Historically, Spartans were known for embracing a standard of excellence defined by a unique blend of individualism and community. Spartans had a reputation for adhering to and acting upon ideals and virtues in which they believed. Spartans sought to make contributions not in empty words or in meaningless monuments, but in the actions of men.
Today, the community of Mountain Brook embodies the best virtues of this ancient civilization. Since the establishment of our high school, we Spartans have held faith in comparable values, achievements, and convictions.
We believe in striving for excellence in all areas of human endeavor.
We believe experience strengthens the soul, inspires ambition, and encourages success.
We believe in the lifelong pursuit of learning which extends far beyond classroom doors.
We believe honor, loyalty, and self-sacrifice create responsible citizens.
We believe in self-discipline, hard work, and resolute convictions.
We believe action defines humanity.
We believe that greatness is not achieved alone, thus we value teamwork and accept leadership.
Because we have faith in these beliefs, we are committed to a life of purpose. By adhering to these principles, we are sculpting our destiny. And while words and monuments may disappear, the ideals and virtues of Spartans will stand forever.
This is what a Mountain Brook Spartan is, and this is what we will always be.
Active school groups and events
- American Field Service - An organization which promotes world peace through understanding other cultures. The Mountain Brook High School AFS chapter sponsors international students throughout the year, as well as sponsoring MBHS students to other countries.
- Debate Team - The Mountain Brook High School Debate Team meets during two periods of the school day and competes on the national circuit in Policy Debate, Lincoln-Douglas Debate, and Public Forum Debate.
- Brookstock - A concert fundraiser held in the fall semester of the school year, Brookstock is traditionally held in the campus parking lot. Through the sale of tickets, concessions, and t-shirts, the fund raiser raises money for service organizations on campus. The performers are all high school bands, not necessarily from MBHS.
- Future Business Leaders of America - An international career and technical student organization which exists to primarily help students transition to the business world.
- Key Club - One of the oldest and largest service program for high school students, the Key Club is a student-led organization that teaches leadership through serving others.
- Relay for Life - One of the largest Relay for Life events in the state, Mountain Brook hosts the fund raiser every year. Teams composed of high school students compete with other teams from around the community to see who can raise the most money. The event lasts through the night, including local bands, sponsored events, and food from local establishments.
- Ruby Tuesday's - Similar to Brookstock, Ruby Tuesday's is a concert fundraiser for service organizations on campus. Held in the Performing Arts center, it raises funds through the sale of tickets and t-shirts to the student band event. Unfortunately Ruby Tuesday's was discontinued after a 2007 incident of stage rushing.
- Student Government Association - A student organization dedicated to social and organizational activities of the student body
- Other groups on campus
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Accomplishments
- United States Department of Education Blue Ribbon School; 1983-84, 1992-93.
- United States Department of Education Secondary Schools Recognition Program.
- Selected by Redbook magazine as one of 155 schools honored for "overall excellence"
- Recognized by Newsweek magazine as one of the nation's top 100 high schools.
- Honored by The College Board for academic excellence and outstanding support and participation in Advanced Placement Program.
- Mountain Brook has graduated three Rhodes Scholars.
- Mountain Brook has won more Alabama state athletic championships (119) than any other public school in the state.
- In October 2006, Mountain Brook High School's drama department, under the direction of Pat Yates, combined with Fairfield High Preparatory School to present Christopher Sergel's dramatization of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird. The joint production received local and eventually national attention, and was featured on NBC's Today Show and NBC Nightly News. Even Harper Lee herself took notice, as the normally private author agreed to meet with the cast.[1]
- Mountain Brook was named the top athletic program in Alabama for the 2006-2007 season by Sports Illustrated.[2]
Notable graduates
- Courteney Cox, actress (Friends)
- Natalee Holloway, missing person.
- Alan Hunter, MTV Veejay
- David Jaffe, video game designer (God of War,Twisted Metal)
- Pat Du Pré, semi-finalist at Wimbledon in 1979 and a quarter finalist in the U.S. Open. 1979-1981 he was ranked in the top 20 in the world, reaching as high as 12th.
- Graeme McFarland, former Indiana University football player
External links
References
- ^ Students learn about race through acting, NBC Nightly News. (October 22, 2006) Retrieved on January 17, 2007.
- ^ "Best in state: The top high schools in each of the 50 states and D.C.". Sports Illustrated. June 2007. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/highschool/06/19/top.state/index.html. Retrieved 2007-07-23.
Coordinates: 33°29′29″N 86°42′43″W / 33.49147°N 86.7120°W
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