Benton Harbor High School
Encyclopedia
Benton Harbor High School is a high school
in Benton Harbor, Michigan
, United States, owned and operated by Benton Harbor Area Schools
.
The school is made up of a number of "learning communities":
In 2009, the school received a $52,000 grant from the U.S. federal government's stimulus
program to upgrade its cafeteria equipment. The school was eligible for the grant because more than half its students were eligible to receive free or reduced-cost school meals.
or the big 16. Benton Harbor High School's mascot is a tiger. The tigers play their home games at what is now called Don Farnum Gymnasium which is located in Benton Harbor, Michigan
.
played for the boys basketball team. He now plays in the NBA for the New York Knicks and was a 1st round pick (#23) in the draft. He was named Mr. Basketball
in 2005.
Anthony Miller
played for the boy basketball team. He got drafted into the NBA in 1994. He has played for several teams. He was named Mr. Basketball in 1990.
Chet Walker
played for the boys basketball team. He was drafted into the NBA in 1962. Walker played with elite players like Wilt Chamberlain
. He even took up acting.
Robert Whaley
played for the boys basketball team. He was drafted in 2005 to the Utah Jazz
. He played their for about a year. He was also the number one contender for Mr. Basketball, but Benton Harbor didn't win the state championship that year.
Benton Harbor boys basketball team has been building up a young team. They are ranked 26th in defense and 30th in power.
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High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
in Benton Harbor, Michigan
Benton Harbor, Michigan
Benton Harbor is a city in Berrien County in the U.S. state of Michigan which is located west of Kalamazoo. The population was 10,038 at the 2010 census. It is the lesser populated of the two principal cities included in the Niles-Benton Harbor, Michigan Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a...
, United States, owned and operated by Benton Harbor Area Schools
Benton Harbor Area Schools
Benton Harbor Area Schools is a school district in Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States. The superintendent is Carole Schmidt, Ph.D.-Schools:*Benton Harbor High School*Boynton Montessori*Calvin Britain*CAA/G&T*Fair Plain Northwest...
.
The school is made up of a number of "learning communities":
- Communication, Arts & Business Academy
- Human Services Academy
- Science & Engineering Academy
In 2009, the school received a $52,000 grant from the U.S. federal government's stimulus
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, abbreviated ARRA and commonly referred to as the Stimulus or The Recovery Act, is an economic stimulus package enacted by the 111th United States Congress in February 2009 and signed into law on February 17, 2009, by President Barack Obama.To...
program to upgrade its cafeteria equipment. The school was eligible for the grant because more than half its students were eligible to receive free or reduced-cost school meals.
Basketball
Benton Harbor High School boys basketball team represents Benton Harbor High School in the SMACSouthwestern Michigan Athletic Conference
The Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference is a high school athletic conference in Southwestern Michigan. It is composed of Class A and B schools from the MHSAA in Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, St...
or the big 16. Benton Harbor High School's mascot is a tiger. The tigers play their home games at what is now called Don Farnum Gymnasium which is located in Benton Harbor, Michigan
Benton Harbor, Michigan
Benton Harbor is a city in Berrien County in the U.S. state of Michigan which is located west of Kalamazoo. The population was 10,038 at the 2010 census. It is the lesser populated of the two principal cities included in the Niles-Benton Harbor, Michigan Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a...
.
Class A State Championships
| Year | Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Don Farnum | |
| 1964 | Don Farnum | |
| 1941 | Bill Perigo | |
Class A State Runner Ups
| Year | Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Detroit Pershing | |
| 1992 | Detroit Pershing | |
| 1962 | Saginaw | |
| 1958 | Detroit Austin | |
| 1955 | Jackson | |
| 1945 | Lansing Sexton | |
Notable players
Wilson ChandlerWilson Chandler
Wilson Chandler is an American basketball player currently with Zhejiang Guangsha of the Chinese Basketball Association. He previously played in the National Basketball Association with the New York Knicks and the Denver Nuggets...
played for the boys basketball team. He now plays in the NBA for the New York Knicks and was a 1st round pick (#23) in the draft. He was named Mr. Basketball
Mr. Basketball of Michigan
Each year the Hal Schram Mr. Basketball award is given to the person chosen as the best high school boys basketball player in the U.S. state of Michigan...
in 2005.
Anthony Miller
Anthony Miller (basketball)
Anthony "Pig" Miller is an American professional basketball player who was selected by Golden State Warriors in the 2nd round of the 1994 NBA Draft....
played for the boy basketball team. He got drafted into the NBA in 1994. He has played for several teams. He was named Mr. Basketball in 1990.
Chet Walker
Chet Walker
Chester "Chet" Walker is a former pro basketball player.Walker played high school basketball for the Benton Harbor High School boys basketball team. He graduated from Bradley University in 1962 as the school's all-time leading scorer. The Bradley Braves won the NIT Championship in 1957 and 1960...
played for the boys basketball team. He was drafted into the NBA in 1962. Walker played with elite players like Wilt Chamberlain
Wilt Chamberlain
Wilton Norman "Wilt" Chamberlain was an American professional NBA basketball player for the Philadelphia/San Francisco Warriors, the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers; he also played for the Harlem Globetrotters prior to playing in the NBA...
. He even took up acting.
Robert Whaley
Robert Whaley
Robert Antawon Whaley is an American professional basketball player at the center position, formerly in the NBA.-College:...
played for the boys basketball team. He was drafted in 2005 to the Utah Jazz
Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz is a professional basketball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They are currently a part of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
. He played their for about a year. He was also the number one contender for Mr. Basketball, but Benton Harbor didn't win the state championship that year.
Last Years Stats
In the 2008-2009 season Benton Harbor High School boys basketball team was ranked 35th in Michigan with a record of 17 wins and 5 loses.Benton Harbor boys basketball team has been building up a young team. They are ranked 26th in defense and 30th in power.
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