Brookfield East High School
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| Brookfield East High School |
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| Motto | Gravitas |
| Established | 1962 |
| Type | Public secondary |
| Principal | Brett Bowers |
| Faculty | 93 (2006-2007) |
| Students | 1,392 (2006-2007) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Location | Brookfield, Wisconsin USA |
| Oversight | Elmbrook School District |
| Colors | White and navy blue (with red trim) |
| Mascot | Spartans ("Sparty") |
| Yearbook | Echo |
| Newspaper | Spartan Banner |
| Website | behs.elmbrookschools.org |
Brookfield East High School is a comprehensive four year public secondary school located in Brookfield, Wisconsin. The school is part of the Elmbrook School District and is accredited by the North Central Association. Its rival is Brookfield Central High School, also located in Brookfield.
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[edit] Administration
- Principal - Brett Bowers
- Asst. Principal - Michelle McKenna
- Asst. Principal - Gregory DePue
- Athletic/Activities Dir. - Corey Golla
[edit] Academics
[edit] Curriculum
Brookfield East offers courses in Art, Business Management and Technology, English, Foreign Language (French, German, Latin, and Spanish), Family and Consumer Education, Applied Technology and Engineering, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Science, and Social Studies. Honors, Advanced, and Advanced Placement classes are available in many subjects. In the 2007 - 2008 school year, Advanced classes will no longer be offered. In 2006, Brookfied East averaged a 24.3 on the ACT.[1] The average for Wisconsin is 22.2. [2]
[edit] Clubs and activities
The Brookfield East Spartans compete in the Greater Metro Conference, which includes most athletics, forensics, and the mathletes. The school is home to many clubs and activities that include, but are not limited to:
| ARCh Youth Team | Archery | Bridging Brookfield | Science Club |
| Spanish Club | Chemistry Club | Class Council | Debate |
| ECHO (Yearbook) | FBLA | French Club | Spanish Honor Society |
| Frolfing | Forensics | German Club | Jazz Ensemble |
| Interact | Key Club | LEAP | |
| Link Crew | Model UN | National Honor Society | |
| Nutrition Club | Project K.I.D.S. | Recycling Club | |
| Rock Climbing | SADD | Ski Club | |
| Spartan Banner (Newspaper) | Stand Proud | Student Council |
[edit] Forensics and debate
The Brookfield East forensics/debate teams have consistently been rated one of the top teams in Wisconsin and have received an award of excellence at the National Catholic Forensic League (NCFL) Grand National Tournament in the 2004 season. In addition to the NCFL, The Brookfield East team also participates in the National Forensic League and the Wisconsin Forensic Coaches Association tournaments. Brookfield East has a friendly rivalry with both Appleton East High School and James Madison Memorial High School.
[edit] Fine arts
[edit] Music
Brookfield East has a notable music department. In April of 2005, members of the band marched in the Cherry Blossom Parade in Washington, D.C., and performed a concert in front of the World War II Memorial. In late January 2007, the band will travel to Florida to perform in the annual parade at the Magic Kingdom in Disney World. In April 2006, the chorus performed in the Heritage Music Festival in San Diego, California. The Brookfield East Orchestra has performed at Carnegie Hall in New York on multiple occasions, most recently in 2005. In 2007 they will travel to Detroit for an invitational performance at an orchestral convention.
[edit] Athletics
Brookfield East competes within the Greater Metro Conference.
Brookfield East is perhaps best known for its strong soccer programs, of which the boys varsity team placed second in 2006.
The 1995 boy's team finished 29-0-0, won the school's first ever state soccer championship, and completed the season ranked as the number 1 team in the United States according to USA Today's NSCAA rankings.
[edit] State Champions
- 1999 Boys Swimming & Diving
- 1997 Boys Soccer
- 1996 Boys Swimming & Diving
- 1995 Boys Soccer
- 1989 Girls Soccer
- 1986 Boys Gymnastics
- 1981 Boys Tennis
- 1980 Boys Tennis
- 1979 Boys Tennis
[edit] School and community
[edit] Enrollment
- 1,392 (2006-2007)
- 1,402 (2005-06)
[edit] Staff
- 93 (2006-2007)
- 88 (2005-06)
[edit] Notable alumni
- Theodore Kanavas, State Senator (2001-Current)
- Leah Vukmir, 1976, State Representative (2002-Current)
- Judge Joseph R. Wall, Milwaukee Circuit Court
- Joe Panos, 1989, NFL Offensive Lineman (Philadelphia Eagles 1994-97, Buffalo Bills 1998,2000)
- Brett Wiesner, 2001, Professional Soccer Player, Milwaukee Wave
- David Bilger, 1979, Principal Trumpet, Philadelphia Orchestra
[edit] External links
[edit] References
- ^ Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 16 Aug 2006. ACT Scores High
- ^ Wisconsin ACT Results
