Brick Memorial High School

Infobox_School
name = Brick Township Memorial High School


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established = 1980
grades = 9 - 12
district = Brick Public Schools
type = Public high school
principal = Richard V. Caldes
asst principal = Ronald Gerfulson
Peter Panuska
James Nubile
enrollment = 1,894 (as of 2005-06)
faculty = 130.6 (on FTE basis)
ratio = 14.5
nickname = Mustangs
conference = Shore Conference [http://www.shoreconference.org/school_info_details.php?id=22 Brick Memorial H.S. ] , Shore Conference. Accessed March 11, 2008.]
colors = Forest Green, White, & Gold [http://www.brickschools.org/7146601148141/site/default.asp Brick Memorial High School History. ] Accessed March 30, 2008.]
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location = 2001 Lanes Mill Road
Brick, NJ 08724
information = 732-785-3090
website = [http://www.brickschools.org/brickmhs/site/default.asp School website]

Brick Township Memorial High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school located in Brick Township, in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States, as a part of the Brick Public Schools. The total student enrollment is approximately 2,100, and there are over 150 members of the faculty.

As of the 2005-06 school year, the school had an enrollment of 1,894 students and 130.6 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student-teacher ratio of 14.5. [http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3402220&ID=340222005896 Brick Township High School] , National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed March 9, 2008.]

The school was the 261st-ranked public high school in New Jersey out of 316 schools statewide, in "New Jersey Monthly" magazine's September 2008 cover story on the state's "Top Public High Schools". The school was ranked 239th in the magazine's September 2006 issue, which surveyed 316 schools across the state. [ [http://njmonthly.com/articles/towns_and_schools/highschoolrankings/top-new-jersey-high-schools-by-rank.html "Top New Jersey High Schools 2008: By Rank"] , "New Jersey Monthly", September 2008, posted August 7, 2008. Accessed August 19, 2008.]

History

The school was first constructed in 1980 due to the overwhelming amount of students enrolled at Brick Township High School, frequently called "Old Brick." Brick Township Memorial High School opened its doors to the commitment and pursuit of knowledge. It was quite remarkable that Memorial was ever built, because there were those in the community who felt that a new school would divide the town. However, the opening of BTMHS reflects the changes and diversities the community and its population would undergo.

In addition to the required course work in English, History, Math, Science, and Physical Education; there are numerous selections in Fine Arts, Foreign Language, Business and Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (AFJROTC). The school offers Advanced Placement Program (AP) and Honors Courses in English, History, Math, and Science as well as many elective courses within all subject areas. The academic program prepares students, not only for a competitive college career, but also for a vocational career.

Brick Memorial supports and encourages its students to participate in the Ocean County Vocational Technical School System. This program of study offers students training in Transportation Technologies, Building Trades, Electronics, Allied Health Services, and Specialized Trades in keeping with the industrial and employment opportunities available in the school's area.

BTMHS includes technology as an integral part of every Department and Subject area. BTMHS offers a wide range of extracurricular activities that appeals to the varied interests of the student population.

Faculty and administration

The faculty ratio at Brick Memorial is 13:1. According to a recent survey of New Jersey public schools, 1% of faculty holds a doctorate degree and 8% hold a master's degree.

Core members of the school's administration are: [ [http://www.brickschools.org/7146907229834/site/default.asp Brick Memorial High School Administrators] , accessed December 24, 2006]
*Principal: Richard V. Caldes (Replaced Robert A. Anderson for the 2008 school year) [Medina, Danielle. [http://bulletin.gmnews.com/news/2007/0719/Front_Page/002.html "New Brick Memorial principal is back 'home' : Board of Ed. taps Richard V. Caldes to serve in top spot "] , "Brick Township Bulletin", July 19, 2007. Accessed July 26, 2007.]
*Assistant Principal: Peter Panuska
*Assistant Principal: Ronald Gerfulson
*Assistant Principal: James Nubile

Athletics

The Brick Memorial High School Mustangs compete in the Shore Conference, an athletic conference made up of private and public high schools centered at the Northern Jersey Shore. [ [http://www.shoreconference.org/school_info.php School Info] , Shore Conference. Accessed March 9, 2008.] All schools in this conference are located within Monmouth County and Ocean County. The league operates under the jurisdiction of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA).

Brick Memorial has 18 sports, including baseball, basketball, bowling, cheering, cross country, field hockey, football, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball, and wrestling.

Recent championships:
*Boys Soccer - Freshman Tournament Champions, 2008.Fact|date=October 2008
*Wrestling State Champions, 2008. [ [http://www.digitalsports.com/article/type/organization/typeid/3083/id/17169.aspx 2008 Wrestling Finals, Group IV ] , accessed February 18, 2008.]
*Hockey Blue Division Co-Champions, 2007
*Men's Bowling State Champions, 2004
*Football State Champions, 2003. [ [http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=49990&tclass=Central%2C%20Group%20IV 2003 Football Tournament - Central, Group IV] , NJSIAA, accessed April 22, 2007.]
*Girls Soccer State Champions, 2002. [ [http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=24423&tclass=South%2C%20Group%20IV 2002 Girls Soccer - South, Group IV] , NJSIAA, accessed April 22, 2007.]
*Girls Soccer State Champions, 2003. [ [http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=49661&tclass=South%2C%20Group%20IV 2003 Girls Soccer - South, Group IV] , NJSIAA, accessed April 22, 2007.]
*Girls Soccer State Champions, 2004. [ [http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=83348&tclass=South%2C%20Group%20IV 2004 Girls Soccer - South, Group IV] , NJSIAA, accessed April 22, 2007.]
*Women's Junior Varsity Softball Jackson Tournament Champions 2002-2003
*Women's Varsity Softball Ocean County Tournament Champions 2003
*Hockey Handchen Cup American A Division Champions 2001
*Hockey Handchen Cup Southern Conference Red Division Champions 2003
*Hockey Lawrence Christmas Tournament 2002

Radio

Radio club is the newest addition to Brick Memorial High School. WBGD 91.9 FM is the broadcasting radio station.

Clubs

There are 47 clubs at Brick Memorial, including the Key Club, JROTC (Unit NJ-822), Junior State of America, School Newspaper, Ski Club, Photography Club, Student Government Association, the World Language Club, Radio Club, Yearbook Club, Film Club, Drama Club and Interact Club.

Test scores

Brick Memorial leads the state in High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) scores but trails in SAT scores.Fact|date=February 2007

*HSPA Mathematics: 15% Partial, 64% Proficient, 21% Advanced

*HSPA Language Arts Literacy: 7% Partial, 79% Proficient, 13% Advanced

*SAT Math: 506 Average

*Verbal: 495 Average

*Advanced Placement Program (AP): 55% Scored 3 or higher

Graduation and post-graduation

Brick Memorial has a 97% Graduation rate. A 2005 survey reported that post-graduation:
*38.6% attend a Four Year College/University
*38.4% attend a Two Year College
*3.5% join the military
*11.5% enter full time employment

Notable alumni

*Tom McCarthy (born 1968), TV/radio announcer for the Philadelphia Phillies. [ [http://www.app.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200771220018 Tom McCarthy] , Asbury Park Press. Accessed January 29, 2008. "Tom McCarthy, who dreamed of being a baseball broadcaster when he attended Brick Memorial High School, and former Lakewood BlueClaws pitcher Kyle Kendrick headline the guest list for the annual Philadelphia Phillies Winter Tour."]

References

External links

* [http://www.brickschools.org/brickmhs/site/default.asp Brick Memorial High School web pages]
* [http://www.brickschools.org/7146601148141/site/default.asp Brick Memorial High School history]
*NJReportCard|29|0530|0|Brick Public Schools
* [http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3402220 Data for the Brick Public Schools] , National Center for Education Statistics
* [http://www.digitalsports.com/school/id/3083.aspx DigitalSports Brick Memorial High School Page]
* [http://www.bmhskeyclub.org/ Brick Memorial Key Club]