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Boise High School
Location
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Information
Principal	Ken Anderson
Enrollment	1,409
Type	Public
Grades	10-12
Athletics conference	Southern Idaho Conference (5A)
Mascot	Braves
Color(s)	Red & White             The term public school has three distinct meanings: In the USA and Canada, elementary or secondary school supported and administered by state and local officials. ... Idaho High School Activities Association (IHSAA) oversees high school athletics in the state of Idaho. ... The Kansas City Chiefs Logo The use of Native American mascots in sports has been a contentious issue for many years in the United States of America. ... For other uses, see Red (disambiguation). ... This article is about the color. ...
Established	1902
Homepage	Boise High School

Boise High School is the one of five public senior high schools within the city of Boise, Idaho. It is one of four Boise School District three year comprehensive high schools and is located on the outerlying edge of the city's downtown business core. Current enrollment for the 2007-08 school year is approximately 1,409 students^[1] Year 1902 (MCMII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Tuesday [1] of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... For other uses, see High school (disambiguation). ... Boise redirects here. ... For other uses, see Idaho (disambiguation). ... Boise School District is a comprehensive public school district in Boise City, Idaho, United States. ...

History

1882 to 1930

1882 brought the building of Central School in downtown Boise. Completed at a price of $44,000, it was widely seen as too large and costly. By 1893, however, nearly 700 students overcrowded the school. During 1902-03 the decision was made to replace it with a new structure and a new name. Land on Washington Street was purchased, and in 1906 took form as a two-story red brick answer to overcrowding.^[2]

For nearly half a century, most of the district's printing was completed here. Replacing the original building built in 1902, the 1920 Industrial Arts Building housed the print shop.^[3] The school's modern day yearbook began in 1900 as the Boise High Courier. Similarly, The Pepperbox, which would later be the school newspaper The Boise Highlights, started in the early 1900's, became the newspaper of the Associated Student Body.^[2]. The Boise Highlights was established in 1928. Archives kept within Boise High predate the Highlight's founding. These archives include copies of The Pepperbox as old as 1919, and earlier for The Courier. For other uses, see Print. ... A student newspaper is a newspaper run by university or high or middle school students that covers local and in particular school/university news. ...

Similar to the press, high school military training predated the Boise High itself. Forming around 1900, this group would later be known as the Boise High Cadets. After a request for federal funding to support the group was denied, the group purchased some supplies and their own uniforms. Receiving drill instruction from noncommissioned officers several times a week, the group grew from approximately 30 to 70 in two years. During World War I, the program disbanded. Reorganizing in 1918 and receiving congressional funding the next year, the group became the Boise High Cadet Corps.^[2] This article needs cleanup. ... “The Great War ” redirects here. ...

The growing student body resulted in additional classes and sports being offered by the school and the district. The curriculum between 1904-1908, for example, saw the addition of manual training, sewing, music and cooking. The domestic science courses at the high school can be credited to Marguerite Nolan, wife of former Boise Mayor Herbert Lemp. During the years 1908-1915, the manual arts and economics programs grew while stenography and typewriting programs were added. Also, offered during this period was the first free night school.^[2] Consisting of seven members, began Boise High's first girls basketball team in 1907. "It was an honor to be defeated by such a team," read a Boise High School yearbook that same year.^[2] Originally started in the 1890's, boys athletic activities increased as did girls, adding to the increasing number of courses offered. Mayors of Boise, Idaho Henry E. Prickett 1867-1868 Thomas B. Hart 1868-1869 Charles Himrod 1869-1872 George H. Twithell 1872-1873 Thomas E. Logan 1873-1875 John Lemp 1875-1876 Thomas E. Logan 1876-1878 Charles Himrod 1878-1879 Cyrus Y. Jacobs 1879-1880 Charles P. Bilderback 1880... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Sport from childhood. ...

Having only been named a couple years, in 1908 the school building began a massive building transformation. Adding an east wing to the school began the change into the modern day building. It had white brick contrasting with the existing red bricked structure. Deviating from the common building practice of the time of using red brick exterior provided a new and modern look. A matching west wing was added for four more years. Not until 1922 would the main central section be completed to match. When it was, it consisted of three floors, a basement and included a multi-use cutting edge auditorium. Today, this auditorium is still used hosting performers such as Duke Ellington and Bing Crosby. The brick and concrete Neo-Classical design includes Ionic columns and a tympanum featuring an image of Plato. ^[4] Sixty years later, this architecture will include Boise High School into the National Register of Historic Places.^[5] An auditorium is the area within a theatre, concert hall or other performance space where the audience is located in order to hear and watch the performance. ... This article is about the American Jazz composer and performer. ... Harry Lillis Bing Crosby (May 3, 1903 – October 14, 1977) was an American popular singer and Academy Award-winning actor whose career lasted from 1926 until his death in 1977. ... The Cathedral of Vilnius (1783), by Laurynas Gucevičius. ... Architects first real look at the Greek Ionic order: Julien David LeRoy, Les ruines plus beaux des monuments de la Grèce Paris, 1758 (Plate XX) Ionic order: 1 - entablature, 2 - column, 3 - cornice, 4 - frieze, 5 - architrave or epistyle, 6 - capital (composed of abacus and volutes), 7 - shaft, 8... The Romanesque tympanum of Vézelay Abbey, Burgundy, France, 1130s. ... For other uses, see Plato (disambiguation). ... A typical plaque showing entry on the National Register of Historic Places. ...

151 students graduated in 1920 and ten years later, this number grew to 223.^[2] A rapidly growing student body this same decade would soon be able to claim an Idaho first. Bringing radio to the city and to the state of Idaho for the first time ever was a transmitter on the roof of Boise High School. Starting in 1922, the station KFAU broadcasted from the physics department in the basement.^[6] Later purchased and moved in 1928, commercial radio began with the station being renamed as KIDO.^[7] Antenna tower of Crystal Palace transmitter, London A transmitter is an electronic device which, usually with the aid of an antenna, propagates an electromagnetic signal such as radio, television, or other telecommunications. ... Commercial broadcasting - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... KIDO is a commercial radio station located in Nampa, Idaho, broadcasting to the Boise, Idaho area on 580 AM. KIDO airs news/talk programming branded as NewsRadio 580 KIDO. NewsRadio Official Website Query the FCCs AM station database for KIDO AM radio stations in the Boise, Idaho market (Arbitron...

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1930 to 1990

Pre-World War II image of the Brave Head from a banner of The Boise Highlights

The 1930's and 1940's were difficult with Great Depression economic woes of the country. Curriculum expanding stopped for an emphasis on maintaining programs and classes. District students during this time worked in civil defense activities, assisted the Red Cross and helped with war bond drives. Bricking most or all of windows to save energy occurred during the 1930's.^[7] For other uses, see The Great Depression (disambiguation). ... The old United States civil defense logo. ... The Anarchist Black Cross was originally called the Anarchist Red Cross. The band Redd Kross was originally called Red Cross. This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... An American War Bonds poster from 1942 War bonds are a type of savings bond used by combatant nations to help fund a war effort. ...

1936 brought a new gymnasium. Student gathering together their own money funded the construction costs. Total costs came to $122,118. Still standing today, this gymnasium replaced an small gym located in the basement of the main building. Students welcomed the new facility and the much higher ceilings no longer interfering with games. The Works Progress Administration, initiated by Franklin D. Roosevelt, provided the labor.^[6] WPA Graphic The Works Progress Administration (later Work Projects Administration, abbreviated WPA), was created on May 6, 1935 by Presidential order (Congress funded it annually but did not set it up). ... FDR redirects here. ...

The 1950's and 1960's, however, brought renewed growth to Boise High. In 1957 an addition was made to the gym in the form of a music building added on to the west side of the structure. The district during this time showed foresight to secure land for future expansion. For example, the two blocks west of the main building were bought in the early 1960's and converted into a football, tennis and track field. This acquiring of land would later help preservationists and community leaders argue to keep the school at its location. It would also provide much needed room for the population boom of the future and provide space for basics like vehicle parking. United States simply as football, is a competitive team sport that is both fast-paced and strategic. ... For other uses, see Tennis (disambiguation). ... A womens 400 m hurdles race on a typical outdoor red rubber track in the Helsinki Olympic Stadium in Finland. ... A preservationist generally refers to one who wishes to preserve a historic structure from demolition or degradation. ...

Boise Brave Logo

Also, during these two decades, Boise began to see excessive growing in it's high school. For several years, tenth grade students who would have normally attended their high school instead attended junior high schools. To alleviate the booming student body high schools Borah and Capital were built in 1958 and 1965 respectively. Middle school and junior high school cover a period of education that straddles primary education and secondary education and serve as a bridge between them. ... Boring High School is a senior high school located in Boise, Idaho, comprised of grades 10-12. ...

1990 to Present

During the late 1980's and early 1990's the enrollment crunch began to reappear despite the new schools. This began forcing some classes at Boise High to close. The district began to study the possibility of a replacement school and the debate would continue for years. With this idea came a lot of public concern from neighborhood owners fearful of losing their historic neighborhood, preservationists, students and parents. Research shows that “community anchors” such as Boise High if removed can have detrimental impacts on students and communities. Forcing students to travel farther away would influence local property owners and families that purchase lowering property values in place of suburban development.^[4]

In addition to overcrowded classrooms, the building itself needed serious repairs. Emergency exits were fewer that required. Although later found unsubstantiated, at the time it was believed ceiling cracks and falling plaster in the auditorium may have been an asbestos hazard. Electrical wiring was outdated and the building had no air conditioning. Emergency Exit, by Manlio Santanelli, is a play written originally in Italian. ... For other uses, see Asbestos (disambiguation). ...

Because of the increasing pressure to keep Boise High where it was, a bond measure in 1993 was proposed for the complete renovation of the school. Taxpayers defeated it. Two years later, while bundled with provisions to repair many existing schools, to convert one school to a new high school, and to build two new junior highs, the bond passed with 70%. In the United States, a municipal bond or muni is a bond issued by a state, city or other local government, or their agencies. ... Timberline High School is a high school in Boise, Idaho. ...

Razing three structures and vacating a city street started the project. Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility improvements were made. An art gallery was created and a complete auditorium restoration was done. The third floor was closed off and air conditioning was installed building wide. Many other improvements were made. The Frank Church Building of Technology, named after the senator 1942 Boise High graduate, was also completed. The main building still houses the humanities classes whereas this new building houses science, computer and math courses.^[4] The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) is the short title of United States Public Law 101-336, 104 Stat. ... Frank Forrester Church III (July 25, 1924 – April 7, 1984) was a four-term U.S. Senator representing Idaho as a Democrat (1957-1981). ...

Over the summer of 2007, the third floor was renovated and is currently again in use.

Academia

Newsweek has ranked Boise High in every top national high school list created topping all other Idaho schools. Considered in the 2006 ranking were school advanced placement exam scores. Boise High had 343 students who took 778 exams, 84% of which received a grade of 3 or better. For the same year the school had 17 National Merit finalists.^[8] The Newsweek logo Newsweek is a weekly news magazine published in New York City and distributed throughout the United States and internationally. ... Advanced Placement (AP) is the term used to describe high school classes that are taught at a college level. ... The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic scholarship competition for recognition and college scholarships administered by National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), a privately funded, not-for-profit organization. ...

Notable Alumni

BHS Hall of Fame

• Frank Church – (1942); U.S. Senator - 1957-81
• Frank Shrontz – (1949); former CEO of Boeing - 1986-96
• Wayne Walker – (1954); All-Pro NFL linebacker, Detroit Lions - 1958-72
• Doug Martsch – Lead singer of Built to Spill
• Patty Miller – Local Basque Community Leader
• Howard W. Hunter – Former President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
• Skip Oppenheimer – International Business Founder
• Dan Williams – U.S. Congressional Candidate
• Larry Jackson – MLB pitcher; St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies
• Lisa Kosglow – U.S. Olympic Snowboarder

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External Links

• Boise High School - Official Website
• Brave Parents Boise High School's Brave Parents Association
• Boise Weekly - Boise High Auditorium Calendar of Events
• City of Boise -Historic Preservation
• Boise City Office of the Historian - Historic Boise Tumblers Photo
• Boisebraves.org - Boise Braves Boosters

References

v • d • e U.S. National Register of Historic Places
History of the National Register of Historic Places · Property types · Historic district · Contributing property
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