Christian Brothers High School (Memphis, Tennessee) Explained

Christian Brothers High School
Streetaddress:5900 Walnut Grove Road
City:Memphis
State:Tennessee
Zipcode:38120
Country:USA
Schooltype:Independent, Single-sex, College preparatory
Motto:Virtus et Scientia
Motto Translation:Character and Knowledge
Religion:Roman Catholic Church, De La Salle Brothers
Patron:John Baptist de La Salle
President:David Poos[1] [2]
Principal:James Brummer
Grades:9–12
Gender:Male
Campus:m
Campus Size:31.5acres
Campus Type:Urban
Enrollment:720
Enrollment As Of:2024
Colors: and
Conference:TSSAA Division II-AA West (primary), TSSAA Division II-AAA West (football)
Nickname:The Brothers, The Purple Wave
Mascot:Wavey
Rivals:Memphis University School, Briarcrest Christian School
Fight Song:"Wave War Hymn" by Pinky Wilson
Accreditation:SACS,[3] [4] SAIS
Publication:Purple & Gold
Newspaper:The Maurelian
Yearbook:Chronicle
Sister School:St. Agnes Academy-St. Dominic School
Tuition:$17,450 (2024-25)
Song:Bless This House
Feeder Schools:St. Dominic School for Boys, St. Louis Catholic School, Holy Rosary Catholic School, Woodland Presbyterian School, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School, St. Ann Catholic School,Sacred Heart School, Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal School
Sports:Fall: Cross Country, Football, Golf, Rugby Winter: Basketball, Bowling, Swimming, Wrestling Spring: Baseball, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Tennis, Track and field, Trap and skeet
Former Name:Christian Brothers College High School (1871-1965)

Christian Brothers High School (CBHS) is located in Memphis, Tennessee, at 5900 Walnut Grove Road. It is a Catholic, all-boys college preparatory school which has a Lasallian tradition.

History

In 1963, Christian Brothers accepted Jesse Turner, Jr., making CBHS the first racially integrated high school in Memphis, public or private. Turner graduated as co-salutatorian in 1967.[5] [6]

Notable alumni

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: President Appointed at Christian Brothers High School, Memphis. Anna. Waddelove. February 3, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190203085235/https://www.lasallian.info/2018/11/president-appointed-at-christian-brothers-high-school-memphis/. February 3, 2019. dead.
  2. Web site: Brother David Poos, FSC announced as next President of CBHS. October 25, 2018. Christian Brothers High School.
  3. Web site: CBHS School Profile. August 30, 2009. 2009. Christian Brothers High School. https://web.archive.org/web/20090925020904/http://www.cbhs.org/Home/AboutUs/SchoolProfile.aspx. September 25, 2009. dead.
  4. Web site: SACS-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement. June 23, 2009. SACS-CASI. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20100416014834/http://www.advanc-ed.org/schools_districts/school_district_listings/. April 16, 2010.
  5. News: Rubio . Daniel . Integrating Memphis Schools . October 3, 2019 . July 7, 2017.
  6. News: Roberts . Jane . How Brother Terence McLaughlin Helped Transform Memphis . August 23, 2020 . September 17, 2018.
  7. Web site: Beifuss. John. Always the comedian, Dominic Dierkes takes his skits beyond YouTube. The Commercial Appeal. May 30, 2014. June 9, 2010.
  8. Web site: Goldstein. Kevin. Future Shock. Baseball Prospectus. February 25, 2010. November 20, 2015.
  9. Web site: Lembo. John. Pirates' Phil Irwin no stranger to adversity. Bradenton Herald. May 30, 2014. March 18, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20140531104915/http://www.bradenton.com/2013/03/18/4441306/spring-training-pirates-phil-irwin.html. May 31, 2014. dead.
  10. Web site: Singer. Tom. AFL a chance for Irwin to get on Bucs' radar. MLB.com. May 30, 2014. November 7, 2013.
  11. Web site: Calkins. Geoff. Mike Jankowski's life hardly a 'pipe dream. The Commercial Appeal. May 30, 2014. February 14, 2010.
  12. Web site: Chuck Lanza. The Pro Football Archives. May 30, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140531105240/http://www.profootballarchives.com/lanz00200.html. May 31, 2014. dead.
  13. https://web.archive.org/web/20151224123026/http://www.teamusa.org/usa-wrestling/athletes/Nick-Marable Nick Marable - Team USA
  14. Book: McCarver. Danny. Peary. Tim. Tim McCarver's Baseball for Brain Surgeons and Other Fans. 2013. Random House. 9780307831774. 327. November 20, 2015.
  15. News: A Tale of Three Memphians. https://web.archive.org/web/20040608070259/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2004/writers/chris_lewis/05/28/inside.golf/index.html. dead. June 8, 2004. November 14, 2007. Sports Illustrated. May 28, 2004.
  16. Web site: Mell. Randall. Micheel's Stunning Shot Clinches Title. https://web.archive.org/web/20140531090443/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2003-08-18/sports/0308180112_1_first-time-major-winners-shaun-micheel-85th-pga-championship. dead. May 31, 2014. Sun-Sentinel. May 30, 2014. August 18, 2003.
  17. Web site: Stukenborg. Phil. Richard Mulrooney named University of Memphis men's soccer coach. The Commercial Appeal. May 30, 2014. February 25, 2014.
  18. Web site: White. Stephanie Nerissa. Dr. John Shea Presents his Professional Papers to the Memphis Public Library. The Commercial Appeal. May 30, 2014. March 31, 2013.
  19. Web site: The City of Memphis > Government > Mayor Jim Strickland > Mayor's Office. www.memphistn.gov. December 28, 2022.

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