Brentwood Academy

Infobox Secondary school
name = Brentwood Academy

motto = Vivat Veritas (Let Truth Prevail)
type = Private co-educational secondary
affiliation = Non-denominational Christian
headmaster = Curtis G. Masters
city = Brentwood
state = Tennessee
country = USA
enrollment = 780
Class size = 17
Student/ teacher ratio = 12 to 1
free_label_1 = Tuition
free_1 = Call for Price Quote (financial aid available)
colors = Red, White and Blue
mascot = Eagles
grades = 6–12
established = 1969
website = [http://www.brentwoodacademy.com www.brentwoodacademy.com]

Brentwood Academy is a college preparatory school with a campus located in Brentwood, Tennessee, a suburb of Nashville. Brentwood Academy is a coeducational, independent, college-preparatory school.

Since 1969, Brentwood Academy's mission has been: To nurture and challenge each whole person—body, mind, and spirit—to the glory of God.

The school is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Brentwood Academy is also a member of the Southern Association of Independent Schools, Tennessee Association of Independent Schools, and the College Board.

Campus

In December, 1969, Tom P. Kennedy, Jr., sold the school ten acres of land on Granny White Pike. The first building, containing four classrooms, a science laboratory, boys’ and girls’ dressing rooms, administrative offices, and a commons area, was completed in August, 1970. The first classes were held on September 8, 1970. The charter students selected the eagle mascot and the red, white, and blue school colors.

In 1972, Brentwood Academy purchased complete library furnishings and 6,900 volumes of reference material, literature, and other resource media. The alumni of Duncan Preparatory School (1908–1952), who wished to establish a memorial to Mr. and Mrs. Marvin T. Duncan, donated funds for the library. The Duncan School Memorial Library of Brentwood Academy is still in use. The Duncan motto Vivat Veritas (Let Truth Prevail) became the Brentwood Academy motto and the name of the Brentwood Academy endowment society. Brentwood Academy maintains a close relationship with Duncan alumni by providing a venue for regular reunions and by actively presenting the many core values both schools hold dear.

The stadium and football field, along with four laykold tennis courts, were completed in August, 1972. An all-weather track was completed in October, 1972.

In May, 1974, Brentwood Academy was awarded membership in the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the R. O. Beauchamp Chapter of the National Honor Society was chartered. In 1975, accreditation was granted by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

In August, 1976, a music area, photography laboratory, art center, theater, food service area and faculty workroom were constructed, as well as long range planning, A formation of an endowment program began in 1981.

In the fall of 1983, a capital campaign under the direction of Bill Sheriff and Ambassador Joe M. Rodgers raised over one million dollars to construct a new library, computer room, administrative offices, middle school gymnasium and wrestling room.

In August, 1995, an additional sixteen classrooms, a full-service dining hall, new lobby areas, a new computer lab, a new green house and an Alumni Garden were completed. The capital campaign to raise funds for this extensive addition was under the direction of George West III, Tom McDow III and Dan Brown. The Vivat Veritas, Let Truth Prevail, Endowment Society was established to encourage support to the ongoing mission of the school.

In 1998, a long-range plan was established for additional campus space and facilities. Honorary campaign chairs were Bill Sheriff and Ambassador Joe M. Rodgers. In July, 1999, nineteen acres to the north of the campus were purchased from longtime neighbor Mrs. Maggie Speight, and use of this land now includes a new soccer field, athletic practice fields, and an additional campus entrance. Also purchased was the “little yellow house” which has been converted to a visual arts center. A new middle school facility, complete with three grade dens, science and athletic facilities, was completed in January, 2001.

In 2003, the campus Master Plan was updated, providing guidance to future expansion as needs demand and resources allow.

In 2004, the campus became self aware

In 2005, ground was broken on a new Fine Arts Academic and Rehearsal Center and the first floor of a new Athletic Fitness Center, a result of a capital campaign led by the trustee board and campaign chairs Regg Swanson and Jane Smith. Both centers are open for the 2006–2007 school year.

ports

Brentwood Academy has fielded varsity sports teams since the mid-1970s. The school's teams are called the Eagles. Brentwood competes in Division 2, the private school division, in the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association. Brentwood has a long history of success in sports and has won state championships in football, boys' and girls' basketball, volleyball, cross country, and track over the past few years.

Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Assn. v. Brentwood Academy, 06-427

In the late 1990s, Brentwood was sanctioned and punished for alleged recruiting violations regarding athletes. Brentwood sued claiming lack of Due Process and challenged the rule which bars a school from contacting prospective students about their sports programs, citing a violation of free speech rights. In 2001, the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favor of Brentwood [ [http://www.tennessean.com/local/archives/01/02/02697506.shtml Supreme Court hands Brentwood victory over TSSAA] ] , and a federal appeals court upheld that decision. With backing from the NCAA, the National School Boards Association and the National Federation of State High School Associations, as well as the George W. Bush administration, the National Women's Law Association, the Association of Christian Schools International, and the National Association of Independent Schools, the TSSAA put the case back before the Supreme Court. On June 21, 2007, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the TSSAA and upheld the TSSAA's right to enforce athletic recruiting limits without violating free speech. In a unanimous decision, the court said that "hard-sell tactics directed at middle school students could lead to exploitation, distort competition between high school teams and foster an environment in which athletics are prized more highly than academics." [ [http://www.sportsline.com/general/story/10232780 Supreme Court upholds limits on high school recruiting] ]

Fine Arts

The Fine Arts department lists accomplishments including: numerous national and regional forensics awards, artists placing in various competitions, the honors band talent winner performance, the choir, and the theater's productions. Some performances of the theater include: "Our Town", Evita, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Cats.

Notable Alumni

*David Harrison, former University of Colorado and current Indiana Pacers basketball center
*Kent Austin, former Ole Miss and NFL, CFL quarterback, current Ole Miss Offensive coordinator
*John Vaughn, Auburn University, SEC Special Teams Player of the Year (2006), Lou Groza Award finalist (2006)
*Kody Bliss, Auburn University, Two-Time All-SEC Punter
*Holly Williams, Universal South recording artist
*David Holbert
*Justin Hester, multi-millionaire philanthropist, made his money with the invention of the Brankston 3000, a device designed to promote blood circulation in birds and bats.
*King Dunlap, former Auburn University offensive lineman
*Chris Buck excellent football athelete, state champion in polevault, 7th in Junior Olympics for Track & Field
*Benji Walker, former Vanderbilt University quarterback
*Jerry Wise, Contemporary Christian Music, singer-songwriter
*Brandan Wright, North Carolina Tar Heels, 2007 ACC Freshman of the Year
*Wes Boling, Sports reporter, WVLT-TV, Knoxville, TN
*Andrew Bumbalough, Georgetown University Cross Country and Track All-American

References

External links

* [http://www.brentwoodacademy.com Brentwood Academy homepage]
* [http://www.hsfdatabase.com/tn_ba2000.htm Historical Brentwood Academy Football Scores (1970-Present)] provided by High School Football Database