Blackman High School
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Blackman High School is a high school located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
, United States
which is operated by the Rutherford County Schools
. The school was established in 2000 to complement the already-built Blackman Elementary School. The school has grown at a large rate over the last several years, and the school has a very large student body of over 2,000.
Recent additions to Blackman High include the construction of a new classroom wing, the "G" hall, a large band room, and a landscaped courtyard and field area near the cafeteria. The athletics facilities have had recent upgrades. The baseball program built a fieldhouse in 2005 and the football program has just finished construction on a fieldhouse as of 2010.
In 2010, Blackman High School teachers and staff, through a grant from Home Depot, constructed a memorial to Army Sgt. Russell Hercules, who was killed in action in Afghanistan during the War against Terrorism. It was built to be a place of peace and solace, providing an open garden for any who need it.
The 2010 Blackman football team had a record of 10-1 and advanced the furthest ever in the playoffs, losing in the third round. Running Back I'tavius Mathers had over 2,600 yards and was the Gatorade Player of the Year in the State of Tennessee.
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Murfreesboro is a city in and the county seat of Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 108,755 according to the United States Census Bureau's 2010 U.S. Census, up from 68,816 residents certified during the 2000 census. The center of population of Tennessee is located in...
, United States
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which is operated by the Rutherford County Schools
Rutherford County Schools (Tennessee)
Rutherford County Schools is a school district based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States. It serves Rutherford County, Tennessee excluding PK-6 in the city of Murfreesboro which is served by the Murfreesboro City Schools system.-History:...
. The school was established in 2000 to complement the already-built Blackman Elementary School. The school has grown at a large rate over the last several years, and the school has a very large student body of over 2,000.
History
Blackman High School was established in 2000 to provide a primary school for the residents living in western Rutherford County. It celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2010 with the graduating class of 2010.Campus
All classes at Blackman High have a minimum of one computer for every six students. Computers are available in the media center, foreign language lab, and technology lab. Each teacher at the school has a multimedia center that includes a TV, computer with TV out, computer network connection, and a printer.Recent additions to Blackman High include the construction of a new classroom wing, the "G" hall, a large band room, and a landscaped courtyard and field area near the cafeteria. The athletics facilities have had recent upgrades. The baseball program built a fieldhouse in 2005 and the football program has just finished construction on a fieldhouse as of 2010.
In 2010, Blackman High School teachers and staff, through a grant from Home Depot, constructed a memorial to Army Sgt. Russell Hercules, who was killed in action in Afghanistan during the War against Terrorism. It was built to be a place of peace and solace, providing an open garden for any who need it.
Curriculum
Blackman has been recognized as a Pacesetter School. It was only one of twenty five schools to receive this award out of over 1200 schools. The test scores are recorded above the state and federal average nearly every year.Athletics
The Blaze football team has been on the rise for the past two years. The 2009-2010 football team (2009 season) was the first team in Blackman history to beat cross-town rival Riverdale High School. This victory also gave Blackman the advantage in the district race and the Blaze team was recognized as District Champions for the first time in school history. Although this was the first time Blackman had been a number one seed in the playoffs, the 2009 team finished 10-2 with a loss in the second round of the TSSAA playoffs to Riverdale High School.The 2010 Blackman football team had a record of 10-1 and advanced the furthest ever in the playoffs, losing in the third round. Running Back I'tavius Mathers had over 2,600 yards and was the Gatorade Player of the Year in the State of Tennessee.
Blaze Savings and Loan
Blaze S&L is a student-run bank in conjunction with Rutherford Bank and Trust. Students serve as members of the bank board, tellers, and loan officers. Students and staff at the school may open savings accounts at the bank and get lunch loans.Notable alumni
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