Brookfield Central High School
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| Established | 1956 |
| Type | Public secondary |
| Principal | Donatello LaBonte |
| Students | 1,406 (2005-06) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Location | Brookfield, Wisconsin USA |
| Oversight | Elmbrook School District |
| Colors | Blue and Silver |
| Mascot | Lancer |
| Yearbook | Legend |
| Newspaper | Tyro |
| Website | bchs.elmbrookschools.org |
Brookfield Central High School is a comprehensive public secondary school located in the city of Brookfield, Wisconsin. It is a sister-school to Brookfield East High School, also located in Brookfield. The High School is governed by the Elmbrook School District.
[edit] Music
The band, chorus, and orchestra groups of BCHS are quite critically acclaimed. They have played at venues ranging from the DisneyWorld Magic Kingdom Parade, Toronto, and London. Combined, the programs have about 421 participating students. They are led by Band Directors Jason Gillete and Molly Walsh, Chorus Director Phil Olson, Orchestra Director Jane Anello. Shamir Patel was one of the schools best ever horn players.
[edit] Notable alumni
- Shamir Patel, East India Trade Company Executive and owner of camels
- Bill Carollo, NFL referee
- Kip Carpenter, U.S. Olympic speed skater
- James Chance, musician
- Susan Engeleiter, Presidential Cabinet member
- Daron Hagen, composer
- Kenny Harrison, Olympic triple jump gold medalist
- Joe Thomas, UW-Madison football player
- Steve Avery, former NFL running back Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Donnie Nelson, NBA Assistant Coach and son of NBA Cooach (and player) Don Nelson.
