Belaire High School
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Belaire High School (usually abbreviated as "Belaire" or BHS) is a public school in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Belaire has over 1,500 students currently. Robert Webb Jr. is the principal. Belaire's Motto is "Belaire High--The school where we expect greatness!"
 The Frontview of Belaire High School |
Belaire Dance Team. |
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[edit] History
Belaire was founded in May of 1974. The first principal of Belaire High School was Mr. Thomas Holliman. A group of students from all over the Baton Rouge community help define the school colors (Burnt orange, Royal Blue, and White), and the school mascot. Today they are still known to be the "Belaire Bengals." The first school year started in August 1974 and "Bengal Land" was born. Since its creation over 30 years ago Belaire still celebrates the Bengal Pride. Through the course of the school year numerous events are held in honor of the Bengal and its Indian background. Such as the Festival of Dwali or "Festival of lights," Bengal Lancer Band, "The Kannada Review"(school newspaper), The Veda (school Yearbook), etc.
[edit] Athletics
Belaire hosts a variety of sports organizations. The main sports of Belaire are: Football, Basketball, Cross-Country Track, Track, Softball, Volleyball, Soccer, Bowling, and Baseball. Basketball, Track, and Soccer are offered to both females and males.
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Belaire Cheerleaders. |
Graduating Class of 2006. |
[edit] Alma Mater
"All hail to you our Belaire High, The orange, white, and blue. To you we pledge our loyalty, To thee we're ever true. Tho years will pass and er may roam. The memories will not die.---All glory, fame and honor be to you our Belaire High!" The Alma Mater is sung at all public assemblies.
[edit] Fight Song
I will drive on down the field The Bengals are clearing the way Don't let them through the line And we will win this game today. FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT! Fight on to victory the Bengals never die Our honor defend we will fight to the end---For Belaire High.
[edit] Rivalries
Belaire High is the specific rival of Glen Oaks High School, Central High School, and Live Oak High School. Belaire attempts to defeat these schools with their Athletics to see who is the best out of the four.
