Christian Brothers High School (Memphis, Tennessee)
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Christian Brothers High School (CBHS) is located in Memphis, Tennessee
, at 5900 Walnut Grove Rd. It is an all-male college preparatory school and Catholic school
that has a strong Lasallian tradition that can be traced back to John Baptist de La Salle. All graduates are accepted to college and recent alumni are attending such institutions as Vanderbilt University
, Georgetown University
, University of Pennsylvania
, Marquette University
, Duke University
, Princeton University
, Brown University
, Cornell University
, Harvard College
, University of Notre Dame
, and Washington University in St. Louis
.http://www.cbhs.org/Home/AboutUs/SchoolProfile.aspx
, a Roman Catholic religious teaching congregation. The Brothers came to Memphis at the request of the people and clergy
of the city, after more than a decade of efforts to persuade the Brothers to open a college in Memphis.
Brother Maurelian was appointed the first president. During his presidency, a period which lasted 33 years, the Brothers purchased the 612 Adams Street building, which housed the college until 1940 when the school moved to its present location at Central Avenue and East Parkway South.
Functioning as a combined elementary school, high school, and college, Christian Brothers College granted high school diploma
s as well as Bachelor's
and Master's Degrees
until 1915, when the college division was suspended. Elementary classes were dropped in 1922, and the institution operated as only a high school for 18 years. In 1940, the college opened again as a junior college
and began granting Associate's Degrees
in 1942. Several years later in 1965 the high school left the college campus and moved to a new campus located at 5900 Walnut Grove Rd. in East Memphis
. At that point it became known as Christian Brothers High School. The college is now known as Christian Brothers University
, and is still on East Parkway.
The Christian Brothers Band
is the oldest high school band in America, being continuous since it's founding in 1872.
, the patron saint
of teachers. http://www.cbu.edu/About/terms.html
De La Salle began a system of Christian
schools in which teachers assist parents in the educational, ethical, and religious formation of their children. To continue his spiritual
and pedagogical
vision, De La Salle founded the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools
, known today as the De La Salle Christian Brothers.
Today, the spirit and tradition of the Lasallian community thrives in 81 countries and in more than 1,000 educational institutions. Over 4,000 De La Salle Christian Brothers, along with 56,000 Lasallian lay
colleagues, serve over 750,000 students and their families worldwide. http://www.cbu.edu/About/lasallian.html
In the United States, there are over 100 Lasallian educational institutions.
, sixteen miles east of Downtown
. The campus encompasses the main school building, gym, football & practice field, 2,300 gallon aquarium, baseball field and club house, soccer & practice field, tennis courts and housing for the brothers who work at the school.
"Christian Brothers High School, a private, Catholic school
, is a community of believers in the Lasallian tradition, inclusive of students, faculty, staff, parents, and alumni, who represent various religious, ethnic, and economic backgrounds, working together to achieve a shared mission: To give a human and Christian education to the young and to promote peace and justice, with a commitment to the service of the poor.
We value the uniqueness and dignity of the individual and the wellbeing of the entire Christian Brothers High School community. We value the ongoing development of our spiritual, academic, social, and physical formation in light of gospel values.
In an atmosphere of academic excellence and in appreciation of individual differences, we at Christian Brothers High School inspire and direct individuals toward an increased understanding of themselves and their community. We strive to encourage a personal sense of honor and self‑discipline, service to others, a respect for all life, and a growth toward a mature relationship with God.
In light of our shared mission, the Christian Brothers High School community works together to minister in an orderly environment which encourages learning as a lifelong process, independent thinking, concern for the individual, and service to the community.'
founded in 1872 and consists of a concert band and pep band. This group is recognized throughout the country as a pillar of excellence, having performed at the Midwest Clinic, Carnegie Hall
and the Lincoln Center as well as receiving superior ratings at concert festivals from Hawaii to Washington D.C. The Jazz Band, "Walnut Groove," performs many times throughout the year, on campus and off. A Historic Brass Band performs in replica civil war era uniforms and marches in parades along with performing in many civic celebrations and dedications in the city. An orchestra and choir are also available to students. The music department is under the direction of Mr. Patrick Bolton.
Christian Brothers is well known for consistently having State Championship caliber teams. Ten different sports teams are fielded for Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) competition and each one has claimed State Titles. The Brothers are classified in Division II - Class AA West and compete at the highest level of competition. The football team is widely respected in the mid-south region and is known for their passionate fan base of family, friends, students, and alumni. The classic purple and gold schemed uniforms are unmistakable each Friday night in the Fall. Purple Wave basketball hits the hardwood every winter with a consistently filled gymnasium. No shortage of excitement, fans watch CBHS hold their own against the top basketball schools in the area that are always packed with talent. The basketball team claimed its lone State Title in 1987; however, another championship might not be far away. They have played for the championship twice since 2008 coming up short on both occasions.
As much pride and tradition football and basketball have, nothing can match the utter dominance of the Christian Brothers baseball and soccer programs. Year in and year out, these two programs are loaded with some of the most talented players in the Memphis area. The soccer team has won 8 championships in the last 20 years and have 3-peated twice. Since 2000, the two programs account for 10 State Championships. This past spring, the baseball team went undefeated in the playoffs and won the 2011 State Championship. The soccer team tried to complete their third 3-peat, but lost 1-0 to Nashville Fr. Ryan
in the championship game.
The golf, tennis, track, and cross country teams have seen both outstanding team and individual success. The wrestling team currently holds the best place at the TSSAA Wrestling tournaments for both duals and individuals within West Tennessee. The golf team has been historically dominate in years past, as they claimed three State Titles in the 90s. Track & field enjoys the most consistent success for both individual and team championships. Most recently, CBHS finished 1-2-3 in the shot put at the State Championships this past Spring. Not to be overshadowed, the Brothers have also fielded a bowling team every year since the sport was first established by the TSSAA. The Brothers went 13-0 and won the State Title in 2003, then repeated in 2004 with a record of 13-1. The team has three total State Championships, tying for most in the state since the sport debuted in 2002.
State Championships:
Current Head Coaches by Sport:
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Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis is a city in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Shelby County. The city is located on the 4th Chickasaw Bluff, south of the confluence of the Wolf and Mississippi rivers....
, at 5900 Walnut Grove Rd. It is an all-male college preparatory school and Catholic school
Catholic school
Catholic schools are maintained parochial schools or education ministries of the Catholic Church. the Church operates the world's largest non-governmental school system...
that has a strong Lasallian tradition that can be traced back to John Baptist de La Salle. All graduates are accepted to college and recent alumni are attending such institutions as Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University is a private research university located in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1873, the university is named for shipping and rail magnate "Commodore" Cornelius Vanderbilt, who provided Vanderbilt its initial $1 million endowment despite having never been to the...
, Georgetown University
Georgetown University
Georgetown University is a private, Jesuit, research university whose main campus is in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Founded in 1789, it is the oldest Catholic university in the United States...
, University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States,Penn is the fourth-oldest using the founding dates claimed by each institution...
, Marquette University
Marquette University
Marquette University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit, Roman Catholic university located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1881, the school is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities...
, Duke University
Duke University
Duke University is a private research university located in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Founded by Methodists and Quakers in the present day town of Trinity in 1838, the school moved to Durham in 1892. In 1924, tobacco industrialist James B...
, Princeton University
Princeton University
Princeton University is a private research university located in Princeton, New Jersey, United States. The school is one of the eight universities of the Ivy League, and is one of the nine Colonial Colleges founded before the American Revolution....
, Brown University
Brown University
Brown University is a private, Ivy League university located in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Founded in 1764 prior to American independence from the British Empire as the College in the English Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations early in the reign of King George III ,...
, Cornell University
Cornell University
Cornell University is an Ivy League university located in Ithaca, New York, United States. It is a private land-grant university, receiving annual funding from the State of New York for certain educational missions...
, Harvard College
Harvard College
Harvard College, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is one of two schools within Harvard University granting undergraduate degrees...
, University of Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame du Lac is a Catholic research university located in Notre Dame, an unincorporated community north of the city of South Bend, in St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States...
, and Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis is a private research university located in suburban St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1853, and named for George Washington, the university has students and faculty from all fifty U.S. states and more than 110 nations...
.http://www.cbhs.org/Home/AboutUs/SchoolProfile.aspx
Founding
The school was founded as Christian Brothers College on November 19, 1871, by members of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian SchoolsInstitute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools
The Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools is a Roman Catholic religious teaching congregation, founded in France by Saint Jean-Baptiste de la Salle and now based in Rome...
, a Roman Catholic religious teaching congregation. The Brothers came to Memphis at the request of the people and clergy
Clergy
Clergy is the generic term used to describe the formal religious leadership within a given religion. A clergyman, churchman or cleric is a member of the clergy, especially one who is a priest, preacher, pastor, or other religious professional....
of the city, after more than a decade of efforts to persuade the Brothers to open a college in Memphis.
Brother Maurelian was appointed the first president. During his presidency, a period which lasted 33 years, the Brothers purchased the 612 Adams Street building, which housed the college until 1940 when the school moved to its present location at Central Avenue and East Parkway South.
Functioning as a combined elementary school, high school, and college, Christian Brothers College granted high school diploma
High school diploma
A high school diploma is a diploma awarded for the completion of high school. In the United States and Canada, it is considered the minimum education required for government jobs and higher education. An equivalent is the GED.-Past diploma styles:...
s as well as Bachelor's
Bachelor's degree
A bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world...
and Master's Degrees
Master's degree
A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
until 1915, when the college division was suspended. Elementary classes were dropped in 1922, and the institution operated as only a high school for 18 years. In 1940, the college opened again as a junior college
Junior college
The term junior college refers to different educational institutions in different countries.-India:In India, most states provide schooling through 12th grade...
and began granting Associate's Degrees
Associate's degree
An associate degree is an undergraduate academic degree awarded by community colleges, junior colleges, technical colleges, and bachelor's degree-granting colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study usually lasting two years...
in 1942. Several years later in 1965 the high school left the college campus and moved to a new campus located at 5900 Walnut Grove Rd. in East Memphis
East Memphis, Memphis
East Memphis is a region of Memphis, Tennessee, that includes several defined and informal subdivisions/neighborhoods such as Colonial Acres, White Station-Yates, Sherwood Forest, Normal Station, High Point Terrace, Belle Meade, Normandy Meadows, St. Nick, Pleasant Acres, Balmoral, and Ridgeway...
. At that point it became known as Christian Brothers High School. The college is now known as Christian Brothers University
Christian Brothers University
Christian Brothers University is the oldest collegiate degree-granting institution in the city of Memphis. The university is run by the Christian Brothers, a Roman Catholic religious order founded by St. John Baptist de la Salle, the patron saint of teachers...
, and is still on East Parkway.
The Christian Brothers Band
The Christian Brothers Band (Memphis)
The Christian Brothers Band of Christian Brothers High School is the oldest high school band in America, having a continuous existence since its founding in 1872. The band was founded in the fall of 1872 by Br. Maurelian, who served as the first band director. The first recorded performance of...
is the oldest high school band in America, being continuous since it's founding in 1872.
Lasallian tradition
Christian Brothers University traces its origins to priest and educational innovator, St. John Baptist de La SalleJean-Baptiste de La Salle
Saint Jean-Baptiste de La Salle or John Baptist de La Salle was a priest, educational reformer, and founder of Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools...
, the patron saint
Patron saint
A patron saint is a saint who is regarded as the intercessor and advocate in heaven of a nation, place, craft, activity, class, clan, family, or person...
of teachers. http://www.cbu.edu/About/terms.html
De La Salle began a system of Christian
Christianity
Christianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus as presented in canonical gospels and other New Testament writings...
schools in which teachers assist parents in the educational, ethical, and religious formation of their children. To continue his spiritual
Spirituality
Spirituality can refer to an ultimate or an alleged immaterial reality; an inner path enabling a person to discover the essence of his/her being; or the “deepest values and meanings by which people live.” Spiritual practices, including meditation, prayer and contemplation, are intended to develop...
and pedagogical
Pedagogy
Pedagogy is the study of being a teacher or the process of teaching. The term generally refers to strategies of instruction, or a style of instruction....
vision, De La Salle founded the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools
Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools
The Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools is a Roman Catholic religious teaching congregation, founded in France by Saint Jean-Baptiste de la Salle and now based in Rome...
, known today as the De La Salle Christian Brothers.
Today, the spirit and tradition of the Lasallian community thrives in 81 countries and in more than 1,000 educational institutions. Over 4,000 De La Salle Christian Brothers, along with 56,000 Lasallian lay
Laity
In religious organizations, the laity comprises all people who are not in the clergy. A person who is a member of a religious order who is not ordained legitimate clergy is considered as a member of the laity, even though they are members of a religious order .In the past in Christian cultures, the...
colleagues, serve over 750,000 students and their families worldwide. http://www.cbu.edu/About/lasallian.html
In the United States, there are over 100 Lasallian educational institutions.
Campus
CBHS is located on a 50 acres (202,343 m²) campus in the heart of East MemphisEast Memphis, Memphis
East Memphis is a region of Memphis, Tennessee, that includes several defined and informal subdivisions/neighborhoods such as Colonial Acres, White Station-Yates, Sherwood Forest, Normal Station, High Point Terrace, Belle Meade, Normandy Meadows, St. Nick, Pleasant Acres, Balmoral, and Ridgeway...
, sixteen miles east of Downtown
Downtown Memphis, Tennessee
Downtown Memphis, Tennessee is the central business district of Memphis, Tennessee and is located along the Mississippi River between Interstate 40 to the north, Interstate 55 to the south and I-240 to the east, where it abuts Midtown Memphis....
. The campus encompasses the main school building, gym, football & practice field, 2,300 gallon aquarium, baseball field and club house, soccer & practice field, tennis courts and housing for the brothers who work at the school.
Mission
The mission of Christian Brothers High School is to provide young men a quality, college-preparatory education in an academic and religious environment which emphasizes knowledge of self, service to the community, and an understanding and appreciation of the values embodied in the traditions of Lasallian schools throughout the world. The school is also run by an honor board which is made up of a group of elected students.Philosophy
The following is the stated philosophy of the school:"Christian Brothers High School, a private, Catholic school
Catholic school
Catholic schools are maintained parochial schools or education ministries of the Catholic Church. the Church operates the world's largest non-governmental school system...
, is a community of believers in the Lasallian tradition, inclusive of students, faculty, staff, parents, and alumni, who represent various religious, ethnic, and economic backgrounds, working together to achieve a shared mission: To give a human and Christian education to the young and to promote peace and justice, with a commitment to the service of the poor.
We value the uniqueness and dignity of the individual and the wellbeing of the entire Christian Brothers High School community. We value the ongoing development of our spiritual, academic, social, and physical formation in light of gospel values.
In an atmosphere of academic excellence and in appreciation of individual differences, we at Christian Brothers High School inspire and direct individuals toward an increased understanding of themselves and their community. We strive to encourage a personal sense of honor and self‑discipline, service to others, a respect for all life, and a growth toward a mature relationship with God.
In light of our shared mission, the Christian Brothers High School community works together to minister in an orderly environment which encourages learning as a lifelong process, independent thinking, concern for the individual, and service to the community.'
Vision
The vision of Christian Brothers High School is to be an educational leader inspired by the moral and spiritual teachings of St. John Baptist de La Salle. This is accomplished by:- Promoting a spiritual environment which acknowledges the diversity of different religious traditions and the responsibility to use these values as a basis for service to others and the betterment of society.
- Committing programs and resources for service of the poor.
- Encouraging and recognizing excellence in its students and faculty.
- Providing an atmosphere conducive to learning and creativity for students and faculty.
- Creating a caring, Lasallian community environment which includes students, parents, teachers, administrators, staff and alumni.
- Providing a spirit of collaboration among administration, staff, teachers, parents and students.
- Valuing the uniqueness of each student and making every effort to meet his needs.
- Developing young men with the highest standard of educational, moral and spiritual background prepared to embark on the challenges of today's society.
- Developing self‑confidence in the student.
- Promoting the image of the school in a manner which exemplifies the values which are emphasized and taught therein.
Music
Christian Brothers offers a wide variety of musical experiences. The Band is "The Oldest High School Band in America"The Christian Brothers Band (Memphis)
The Christian Brothers Band of Christian Brothers High School is the oldest high school band in America, having a continuous existence since its founding in 1872. The band was founded in the fall of 1872 by Br. Maurelian, who served as the first band director. The first recorded performance of...
founded in 1872 and consists of a concert band and pep band. This group is recognized throughout the country as a pillar of excellence, having performed at the Midwest Clinic, Carnegie Hall
Carnegie Hall
Carnegie Hall is a concert venue in Midtown Manhattan in New York City, United States, located at 881 Seventh Avenue, occupying the east stretch of Seventh Avenue between West 56th Street and West 57th Street, two blocks south of Central Park....
and the Lincoln Center as well as receiving superior ratings at concert festivals from Hawaii to Washington D.C. The Jazz Band, "Walnut Groove," performs many times throughout the year, on campus and off. A Historic Brass Band performs in replica civil war era uniforms and marches in parades along with performing in many civic celebrations and dedications in the city. An orchestra and choir are also available to students. The music department is under the direction of Mr. Patrick Bolton.
Athletics
The athletic teams are known as the Purple Wave or simply the Brothers.Christian Brothers is well known for consistently having State Championship caliber teams. Ten different sports teams are fielded for Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) competition and each one has claimed State Titles. The Brothers are classified in Division II - Class AA West and compete at the highest level of competition. The football team is widely respected in the mid-south region and is known for their passionate fan base of family, friends, students, and alumni. The classic purple and gold schemed uniforms are unmistakable each Friday night in the Fall. Purple Wave basketball hits the hardwood every winter with a consistently filled gymnasium. No shortage of excitement, fans watch CBHS hold their own against the top basketball schools in the area that are always packed with talent. The basketball team claimed its lone State Title in 1987; however, another championship might not be far away. They have played for the championship twice since 2008 coming up short on both occasions.
As much pride and tradition football and basketball have, nothing can match the utter dominance of the Christian Brothers baseball and soccer programs. Year in and year out, these two programs are loaded with some of the most talented players in the Memphis area. The soccer team has won 8 championships in the last 20 years and have 3-peated twice. Since 2000, the two programs account for 10 State Championships. This past spring, the baseball team went undefeated in the playoffs and won the 2011 State Championship. The soccer team tried to complete their third 3-peat, but lost 1-0 to Nashville Fr. Ryan
Father Ryan High School
Father Ryan High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Nashville, Tennessee. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Nashville and named for Father Abram J. Ryan.-Campus:...
in the championship game.
The golf, tennis, track, and cross country teams have seen both outstanding team and individual success. The wrestling team currently holds the best place at the TSSAA Wrestling tournaments for both duals and individuals within West Tennessee. The golf team has been historically dominate in years past, as they claimed three State Titles in the 90s. Track & field enjoys the most consistent success for both individual and team championships. Most recently, CBHS finished 1-2-3 in the shot put at the State Championships this past Spring. Not to be overshadowed, the Brothers have also fielded a bowling team every year since the sport was first established by the TSSAA. The Brothers went 13-0 and won the State Title in 2003, then repeated in 2004 with a record of 13-1. The team has three total State Championships, tying for most in the state since the sport debuted in 2002.
State Championships:
- Baseball - 9 (1948, 1959, 1961, 1964, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2007, 2011) most by any school in Tennessee
- Basketball - 1 (1987)
- Bowling- 3 (2003, 2004, 2009) tied most by any school in Tennessee
- Cross Country - 1 team: (1982) 2 individual: (1999, 2001)
- Football - 1 (1977)
- Golf - 8 team: (1949, 1966, 1969, 1975, 1984, 1990, 1997, 1998) 7 individual: (1966, 1975, 1980, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1992, 1994) 2nd most by any school in Tennessee
- Soccer - 8 (1990, 1991, 1992, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2009, 2010) most by any school in Tennessee
- Tennis - 1 team: (1941) 2 singles: (1941, 1970) 2 doubles: (1940, 1941)
- Track & Field- 2 team: (1964, 2010) 39 individual events: (multiple years from 1955–present)
- Wrestling - 22 individual: (multiple years from 1981–present)
Current Head Coaches by Sport:
- Baseball- Buster Kelso
- Basketball - Bubba Luckett
- Bowling -
- Cross Country -
- Fencing - Thomas Klitz
- Football - Kevin Locastro
- Golf - Joey Harris
- Ice Hockey -
- Lacrosse - David Czernecki
- Rugby - Jeffrey Blancett
- Soccer - Rogerio Lima
- Swimming - Don Whittington
- Tennis - Br. Robert O'Kane
- Track - Carl Brock
- Trap Shooting -
- Wrestling - Chris Lewis
Notable Alumni
- Tim McCarverTim McCarverJames Timothy "Tim" McCarver is an American former Major League Baseball catcher, and a current sportscaster in residence for Fox Sports.-Playing career:...
- Former Major League Baseball player and World Series Champion, current broadcaster for Fox Sports - Shaun MicheelShaun MicheelShaun Carl Micheel is an American golfer who is best known for his surprise victory in 2003 in one of golf's major championships, the PGA Championship....
- Professional golfer, winner of the 2003 PGA ChampionshipPGA ChampionshipThe PGA Championship is an annual golf tournament conducted by the PGA of America as part of the PGA Tour. It is one of the four major championships in men's professional golf, and is the golf season's final major, usually played in mid-August, customarily four weeks after The Open Championship... - Cary MiddlecoffCary MiddlecoffEmmett Cary Middlecoff was a dentist who gave up his practice to become a professional golfer on the PGA Tour in the 1940s....
D.D.S. - Professional golfer, winner of 1955 Masters, 1949 and 1956 U.S. Opens - John J. Shea, Jr.John J. Shea, Jr.Dr. John J. Shea, Jr. is an American medical doctor, professor and surgeon.He attended Christian Brothers High School, Memphis, Tennessee, the University of Notre Dame and Harvard Medical School. He performed the first successful reconstructive stapedectomy in May, 1956...
M.D. - World-renowned ear surgeon - John M. Drummond - Bronze Star Recipient, fourth-highest combat award of the U.S. Armed Forces, Operation Iraqi Freedom
- Dominic DierkesDominic DierkesDominic Dierkes is an American actor, comedian and writer best known for his involvement in the sketch comedy group Derrick Comedy.-Life and career:...
- Actor, comedian, writer, founding member of InternetInternetThe Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet protocol suite to serve billions of users worldwide...
sketch comedySketch comedyA sketch comedy consists of a series of short comedy scenes or vignettes, called "sketches," commonly between one and ten minutes long. Such sketches are performed by a group of comic actors or comedians, either on stage or through an audio and/or visual medium such as broadcasting...
group Derrick ComedyDerrick ComedyDerrick Comedy is an Internet sketch comedy group from New York University. The group has a large YouTube following and was mentioned in Rolling Stone in July 2007. Their video "Bro Rape" has garnered over 8 million views... - Jerry E. Pournelle, PhD. - Science fiction writer & winner of several awards in that field
- William R. "Rusty" Robinson, M.D. - World-renowned gynecologic oncologist, member of physician band, N.E.D. (No Evidence of Disease)
- Heath Alfonzo Mains- Noted concert pianist
- Br. Armand Alcazar, FSC - University professor, co-author of Prayerways, a high school textbook
- Br. John Johnston, FSC - Former Superior General of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools (Christian Brothers) [top leader over all the Lasallian schools in the world.]
- David T. Popwell - President of Memphis area market for First Tennessee Bank; former Chairman, president and chief executive officer, SunTrust Banks in Memphis
- Thomas W. Staed - Former president of Oceans Eleven Resorts Inc., current board member of International Speedway Corporation
- Ryan Webb - African Film Maker of the Year, Democratic Republic of Congo
- Bill JustisBill JustisWilliam E. "Bill" Justis Jr. was an American pioneer rock and roll musician, composer, and musical arranger, best known for his 1957 Grammy Hall of Fame song, "Raunchy."-Biography:...
- Sun Recording Artist, music producer and film composer - Logan ForsytheLogan ForsytheJohn Logan Forsythe is a Major League Baseball second baseman for the San Diego Padres.He was called up to the majors for the first time on May 4, 2011.-College:...
- Current MLBMajor League BaseballMajor League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
2nd baseman for the San Diego PadresSan Diego PadresThe San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
organization, debuting in the majors on May 4, 2011
External links
- Christian Brothers High School, Memphis, TN
- Christian Brothers University Homepage
- Christian Brothers University Athletic Homepage
- The Brothers of the Christian Schools, Rome, Italy
- Lasallian Volunteers
- Christian Brothers High School Profile
- Tennessee Secondary School Athletics Association
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