Beachwood High School

Beachwood High School is a public high school located in Beachwood, Ohio, east of Cleveland, Ohio. It is part Of the Beachwood City Schools District. The school is home to about 550 students from 9th-12th grade. The school has storied athletics, academics, and extra-curriculars. Its colors are white and gold, though uniforms usually include black, and its mascot is Benny the Bison. They are a member of the Chagrin Valley Conference. The school is under the leadership of its young, energetic, and dedicated Principal Robert Hardis and Vice Principal Paul Chase. They are seen at numerous sporting events and academic competitions that the school participates in. The school's storied Leadership Conference is a three day long event that draws over one hundred students annually. cite web|url=http://www.ohsaa.org/|title=Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site|accessdate=2006-12-31|author=OHSAA]

Athletics

The men's and women's track teams have realized much success over the past several years. The women's team recently won the indoor state championships and had many strong individual performances at the outdoor state championships. The men's team also has many strong athletes.

The Bison baseball team has realized much success over the past year, including an unprecedented 20 consecutive wins.

The Beachcomber

The BHS newspaper, The Beachcomber, is an award-winning publication that realizes much success in the Northeast Ohio Scholastic Press Association.

Notable alumni and faculty

* Marc Cohn, singer-songwriter, Class of 1977
* Terren Peizer, Financier, Class of 1977
* Jennifer Wylde, On air radio talent, Class of 1988

External links

* [http://www.beachwood.k12.oh.us/bhs/index.html School Website]
* [http://bhsfootball.iwarp.com/ Beachwood Bison Football Website]

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