Batesville High School (Indiana)
| Batesville High School | |
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| Address | |
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1 Bulldog Blvd.[1] Batesville, Indiana, 47006 USA | |
| Coordinates | 39°18′39″N 85°14′03″W / 39.310942°N 85.234165°WCoordinates: 39°18′39″N 85°14′03″W / 39.310942°N 85.234165°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Principal | Andy Allen |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Color(s) | Blue and white |
| Athletics conference | Eastern Indiana Athletic Conference |
| Mascot | Bulldogs |
| Website |
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Batesville High School, part of the Batesville Community School District,[2] is a public high school in Batesville, Indiana with an enrollment of about 700.[2][3]
It’s been said that a Batesville Community School education is priceless, and when you consider the exceptional educational experience our students receive without tuition fees, it’s easy to see why.Recently named one of the Top 10 School Corporations in the State of Indiana, Batesville Community Schools offers a Four Star school experience in your own backyard. Students enjoy the sense of a small town community while having the opportunity to grow and learn in an environment that is both diverse and welcoming. You’ll come to find true excellence throughout the schools’ academic programs, dedicated teachers, and numerous extracurricular opportunities.At Batesville High School, students in 9th through 12th Grade thrive in an environment focused on academic excellence and continuous improvement. At BHS, our students have access to:
An Award Winning School System
A Well Rounded Experience including Academics, Athletics & Arts
Opportunities for All Kids to Find Success
Believe in Better – and achieve it – through Batesville Community Schools
Athletics
Batesville High School is a member of the Eastern Indiana Athletic Conference.[4]
The BHS Volleyball Team has posted winning seasons for the last 12 consecutive years. They are the reigning Ripley County Champions from 2001 through 2013, EIAC Champions from 2001 through 2011, and 3A sectional 29 champions from 2005 through 2013. In 2010 BHS volleyball made it to the semi-state match losing to eventual 3A state champion Brebeuf Jesuit. The team has been coached since 2009 by Co-coaches Kateri Paul & Jody Thomas, who have amassed a 150-30 record. The most popular sport at BHS is basketball and the program has had moderate success. The current basketball coach is Aaron Garrett. The basketball team won regionals in 2007, 2008 and 2011. In 2001, the team lost in the 2A state championship game to Fort Wayne. The football program has also experienced recent success, winning six consecutive sectional titles from 2002 to 2007. Also, in 1986, the football team won a regional title to advance to the semistate. The current football coach is high school math teacher Eric Heppner. The golf team went to state in 2012.
Jeff Dreyer attained Bulldog 1,000 pound club. He could squat 500 and press 250 pounds. As quoted by 1985 quarterback, Mike Hanson, "Jeff was an ox back in the day."
4 Batesville Bulldogs have been named to the Indiana All-Star team:
- Charles "Jim" Fritsch - 1943
- Curt Clawson - 1978
- Michael Menser - 1997
- Colt Ryan - 2007
References
- ↑ "Batesville High School". Retrieved 1 October 2010.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Batesville High School". GreatSchools. Retrieved 1 October 2010.
- ↑ "Batesville High School". Public School Review. Archived from the original on 4 October 2010. Retrieved 1 October 2010.
- ↑ "Conference Alignments". Retrieved 10 October 2010.