Buchanan High School (Michigan)

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Comprehensive public high school in Buchanan, Michigan, United States

Buchanan High School

Address

401 West Chicago Street

Buchanan

Michigan

49017

United States

Coordinates| 41°49′27″N 86°22′02″W﻿ / ﻿41.82417°N 86.36722°W﻿ / 41.82417; -86.36722Coordinates: 41°49′27″N 86°22′02″W﻿ / ﻿41.82417°N 86.36722°W﻿ / 41.82417; -86.36722
Information
Type| Comprehensive public high school
Motto| "Seize the Opportunity Inside the Challenge"
Established| 1872
School district| Buchanan Community Schools
Superintendent| Patricia Robinson[1]
CEEB code| 230425
NCES School ID| 260714004308
Principal| Brian Pruett[2]
Faculty| 30.50 (on FTE basis)[3]
Grades| 8-12
Enrollment| 580[3] (2019-20)
Student to teacher ratio| 19.02[3]
Campus size| 21 acres (8.5 ha)
Color(s)| Maroon & White
Fight song| Go You Buchanan
Athletics conference| Lakeland Conference
Nickname| Bucks
Rivals| Berrien Springs High School & Brandywine High School
Yearbook| The Pines
Feeder schools| Buchanan Middle School
Website| www.buchananschools.com/buchanan-high-school/

Buchanan High School

U.S. Historic district
Contributing property

Built| 1922 (1922)
Architectural style| Collegiate Gothic
Part of| Buchanan North and West Neighborhoods Historic District (ID11000863)
Designated CP| November 30, 2011

Buchanan High School is a comprehensive public high school located in Buchanan, Michigan, United States. The school serves grades 8-12 and is part of the Buchanan Community Schools district.[4] The school and the community it serves is named after James Buchanan, the 15th President of the United States.[5] Between 2012 and 2014, the school received local and national recognition for its student-led anti-bullying efforts[6][7] and was named "Nicest School in America" in 2014 by Procter & Gamble as a part of its "Mean Stinks!" anti-bullying campaign.[8][9] Since the class of 2017, all graduates residing within the school district are eligible for the Buchanan Promise scholarship which grants financial assistance towards the cost of attending a college, university or trade school.[10] The amount was initially a maximum of $10,000 per graduate, but increased to a maximum of $15,000 per graduate beginning with the class of 2022.[11]

## Contents

* 1 History
* 2 Demographics
* 3 Academics
* 4 Athletics
* 5 Notable alumni
* 6 See also
* 7 References
* 8 External links

## History[edit]

Buchanan High School Main Entrance.

The present high school was constructed in 1922 and is designed in the Collegiate Gothic style popular during that time period. It is a two-story flat-roof structure with a dark red brick facade embedded with decorative limestone accents. Additions to the original building include the science wing on the east side, the competition gym on the northwest side and the auxiliary gym on the southwest side. The school is a contributing property in the Buchanan North and West Neighborhoods Historic District. The Buchanan Union High School existed at the same site from 1872 to 1922. A portion of the original building's first story remains standing immediately north of the Ray Miller Industrial Arts Center. The tower bell from the 1872 high school is on display just outside the main entrance to the science wing.[12][13]

## Demographics[edit]

In the 2019–2020 school year, the demographic breakdown of the 580 students enrolled, was:[14]

* Male - 49.7%
* Female - 50.3%
* Native American/Alaskan - 0.5%
* Asian/Pacific islander - 0.7%
* Black - 3.8%
* Hispanic - 2.6%
* White - 87.1%
* Multiracial - 5.3%

## Academics[edit]

As of 2018-2019 school year, Buchanan offered three different high school/college dual enrollment programs in partnership with local community colleges Lake Michigan College and Southwestern Michigan College. Regular Dual Enrollment students participate in college courses at the school's expense and obtain both college and high school credit for completed courses. Early College Academy (ECA) is similar to Dual Enrollment except students attend college courses during the school day and follow a set curriculum. Attainment of an associates degree by graduation is an option by completing summer college course work. Early Middle College is similar to ECA except that both a high school diploma and associate degree can be attained over five years without summer course work.[15] Advanced placement classes are offered online through the Michigan Virtual High School.[16]

The school offers specialized instruction through vocational education as part of the Berrien County Career and Technical Education Program. Courses and programs of study offered include: Agriscience, Computer Network Administration, Digital Multimedia Design, Advanced Automotive, Building & Construction Trades, Cabinet & Furniture Making, Computer Assisted Design, Machine & Tool Trades, Welding & Cutting, EMT, Professional Health Careers Academy, Sports Medicine, Law Enforcement Academy, and Culinary Arts.[17]

## Athletics[edit]

Buchanan is a member of the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) and the Lakeland Conference. Past conference affiliations include the BCS League (2014-2022), Lakeland Athletic Conference (1980-2014), Blossomland Athletic Conference (1962-1979) and Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference (1931-1961).[18] Athletic teams compete under the nickname "Bucks" or "Lady Bucks." School colors are maroon and white. Rivals include Berrien Springs High School and Brandywine High School. The following MHSAA sanctioned sports are offered:[19]

* Baseball (boys)
* State championships - 1985,[20] 2022[21][22]
* Basketball (girls and boys)
* Girls state championships - 1990[23]
* Boys state championships - 1976, 1978[24]
* Competitive cheerleading (girls)
* Cross country (girls and boys)
* Football (boys)
* Golf (boys)
* Soccer (girls and boys)
* Softball (girls)
* Swim and dive (girls and boys)
* Tennis (girls and boys)
* Boys state championships - 2003[25]
* Track and field (girls and boys)
* Boys state championships - 1933, 1999[26]
* Volleyball (girls)
* Wrestling (boys)

Equestrian (girls and boys) is also offered and competes in events sanctioned by the Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship Association.[27]

## Notable alumni[edit]

* Virgil Exner \- automobile designer[28]
* Hannah Roberts \- women's Freestyle BMX World Champion & Olympic Silver Medalist[29][30][31]
* Jay Town \- United States District Attorney[32]
* Patience Vanderbush - Big Ten Medal of Honor recipient & Academic All-American honoree[33][34][32]

## See also[edit]

* List of high schools in Michigan

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Buchanan selects newest superintendent". 22 July 2020.
2. ^ "Buchanan Community Schools makes leadership changes". 22 July 2022.
3. ^ a b c "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Buchanan High School". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
4. ^ "Buchanan Community Schools - Berrien RESA". www.berrienresa.org. Retrieved 2018-06-14.
5. ^ "Berrien County Genealogical Society - Origins - Old Place Names". Archived from the original on 2018-03-13.
6. ^ "Buchanan students stopping bullies". 23 January 2013.
7. ^ "COOL SCHOOLS: Buchanan High School".
8. ^ "Buchanan earns 'Nicest School' distinction in nationwide contest".
9. ^ "Mean Stinks club earns Buchanan 'nicest school' award". 19 February 2014.
10. ^ https://buchananpromise.com/
11. ^ "Buchanan Promise announces 50 percent increase in annual scholarship funding". 28 May 2022.
12. ^ "Buchanan Preservation Society Resources". buchananpreservation. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
13. ^ "Buchanan National Register Listings". google.com. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
14. ^ "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Buchanan High School".
15. ^ "Dual Enrollment".
16. ^ "About AP Courses and Exams". Archived from the original on 2018-09-17. Retrieved 2018-09-16.
17. ^ "CTE".
18. ^ "Buchanan Bucks Michigan High School Football and Basketball Conference Records".
19. ^ "MHSAA > Schools". www.mhsaa.com. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
20. ^ "Yearly Champions - Baseball - MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
21. ^ "South Bend Tribune".
22. ^ "Buchanan Baseball Closes 2021-22 Sports Year as Champ for 1st Time Since 1985".
23. ^ "Yearly Champions - Girls Basketball - MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
24. ^ "Yearly Champions - Boys Basketball - MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
25. ^ "Team Champions - Boys Tennis - MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
26. ^ "Team Champions - Boys Track & Field - MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
27. ^ "Districts – MIHA".
28. ^ Grist, Peter (2007). Virgil Exner, visioneer : the official biography of Virgil M. Exner, designer extraordinaire. Veloce. p. 10\. ISBN 978-1845841188. Retrieved 13 September 2018.
29. ^ "Teen Hannah Roberts rises to top in BMX, Olympics in sight". USA Today.
30. ^ "Hannah Roberts Wins Gold!".
31. ^ https://www.teamusa.org/News/2021/August/01/Hannah-Roberts-Wins-Silver-In-Debut-of-BMX-Freestyle-in-Tokyo[bare URL]
32. ^ a b "April 11th, 2019 Hall of Fame Induction Event - Press Release".
33. ^ "Medal of Honor Memories: Patience Vanderbush".
34. ^ http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stats/w_basketball_RB/2020/Awards.pdf[bare URL PDF]

## External links[edit]

* Official website
* Buchanan Community Schools