Burlington High School (Vermont)
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Burlington High School (BHS) is a public secondary school located in Burlington, Vermont. The school's mascot is the Seahorse and its colors are Blue and White. This mascot came about after seahorse fossils were discovered in the nearby lake (Lake Champlain was once part of the Atlantic known as the Champlain Sea). It has been speculated that BHS is the most racially diverse high school in the state of Vermont. BHS replaced Edmunds High School a few decades back.
[edit] Structure
Burlington High School is composed of 5 main buildings, labeled A,B,C,D, and E. There is also F building, which contains Burlington Technical Center (BTC), which is attended by high school students from other towns in the county. "A" building is the largest; it houses the cafeteria, gymnasium, music department, and auditorium, but contains few classrooms. "B" building is occupied by foreign language and art classrooms, and the library is also located on the first floor. "C" building is used by English and history teachers, and "E" is used by math and science teachers. "D" contains most of the exploratory programs, such as computer literacy, health, etc.
[edit] Programs
Burlington High School has a wide variety of programs and activities. The sports teams are both popular and widely attended, with the basketball, tennis, and football teams in particular enjoying a great deal of success. The BHS basketball and football teams have recently won the State Championship. The school's drama program, noted for its humorous takes on classic theater, regularly sells out its performances. The school has had a policy debate team win JV nationals in Atlanta, Georgia, and has had two teams qualify for the Tournament of Champions held at the University of Kentucky.
