Benton Harbor High School

Benton Harbor High School
Address
870 Colfax Avenue Benton Harbor, Michigan, 49022 United States
Coordinates	42°06′12″N 86°27′26″W / 42.1033°N 86.4572°W / 42.1033; -86.4572Coordinates: 42°06′12″N 86°27′26″W / 42.1033°N 86.4572°W / 42.1033; -86.4572
Information
School district	Benton Harbor Area Schools
Superintendent	Lenard Seawood
Principal	Rodger Tripplett^[1]
Grades	9-12
Enrollment	634^[2] (2013-14)
Color(s)	Orange Black
Athletics conference	Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference
Nickname	Tigers
Rival	Battle Creek Central High School
Website	School website

Benton Harbor High School is a high school in Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States, and is part of the Benton Harbor Area Schools.

Overview

The school is made up of a number of "learning communities":

Communication, Arts & Business Academy
Human Services Academy
Science & Engineering Academy

In 2009, the school received a $52,000 grant from the U.S. federal government's stimulus program to upgrade its cafeteria equipment. The school was eligible for the grant because more than half its students were eligible to receive free or reduced-cost school meals.^[3]

Athletics

Benton Harbor High School boys basketball team represents Benton Harbor High School in the SMAC or the big 16. Benton Harbor High School's mascot is a tiger. The Tigers play their home games at what is now called Don Farnum Gymnasium. The boys basketball team won state championships in 1941,1964 and 1965.^[4]

Notable people

Joique Bell NFL football player for the Detroit Lions.
Chris Burkam, former MLB player (St. Louis Browns).
Wilson Chandler NBA basketball player for the Denver Nuggets and was a 1st round pick (#23) in the draft. He was named Mr. Basketball in 2005.
Don Hopkins, former MLB player (Oakland Athletics).
Iris Kyle, professional female bodybuilder.
Dave Machemer, former MLB player (California Angels, Detroit Tigers)
Anthony Miller NBA basketball player. He has played for several teams. He was named Mr. Basketball in 1990.
Sinbad Comedian and Actor.
Chet Walker NBA basketball player.
Robert Whaley Former NBA player with the Utah Jazz.

References

↑ http://www.bhas.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=356
↑ MHSAA > Schools
↑ "Benton Harbor High School’s lunch program captures largest federal stimulus chunk". WSBT Television. July 23, 2009. Retrieved December 6, 2009.
↑ Yearly Champions | Boys Basketball | MHSAA Sports

External links

Official website

Current arenas of the Premier Basketball League

Benton Harbor High School (Lake Michigan Admirals)
Blue Cross Arena (Rochester Razorsharks)
Ceraland Park (Indiana Diesels)
Harper College (Chicago Muscle)
Lackawanna College Union Center (Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Steamers)
Lake Michigan Catholic High School (Lake Michigan Admirals)
Normandy High School (St. Louis Phoenix)
On the Square Sports Academy (Northwest Indiana Stars)
Riverside High School (Charleston Gunners)
James S. Trent Arena (Dayton Air Strikers)
U.S. Cellular Coliseum (Central Illinois Drive)

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