Brick Memorial High School
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Brick Memorial High School is a four-year comprehensive
public high school
located in Brick Township
, in Ocean County
, New Jersey
, United States, operating as a part of the Brick Public Schools
.
As of the 2009-10 school year, the school had an enrollment of 1,889 students and 125 classroom teachers (on an FTE
basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 15.11.
The school was the 251st-ranked public high school in New Jersey out of 322 schools statewide, in New Jersey Monthly
magazine's September 2010 cover story on the state's "Top Public High Schools", after being ranked 261st in 2008 out of 316 schools. The school was ranked 239th in the magazine's September 2006 issue, which surveyed 316 schools across the state.
. It was uncertain that the school would ever built because some community members felt that a new school would divide the town. However, the opening of the school preceded changes and diversities the community and its population would undergo.
In addition to the required course work in English, history, math, science, and physical education, there are numerous selections in fine arts, foreign language, business and Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (AFJROTC). The school offers Advanced Placement (AP) and honors courses in English, history, math, and science as well as in many elective courses within all subject areas. The academic program aims to prepare students not only for a competitive college career, but also for a vocational career.
Brick Memorial provides the opportunity to attend the Ocean County Vocational Technical School
system. This program of study offers students training in transportation technologies, building trades, electronics, allied health services, and specialized trades in keeping with the industrial and employment opportunities available in the school's area. Brick Memorial includes technology as an integral part of every department and subject area. It also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities that appeals to the varied interests of the student population.
The faculty ratio at Brick Memorial is 13:1. 1% of Brick Memorial faculty holds a doctorate degree and 8% hold a master's degree.
, an athletic conference made up of private and public high schools centered at the Northern Jersey Shore
. All schools in this conference are located within Monmouth County
and Ocean County
. The league operates under the jurisdiction of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association
(NJSIAA).
Brick Memorial has 19 sports, including baseball, basketball, bowling, cheering, cross country, field hockey, football, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball, competitive marching band and wrestling.
Recent championships:
Group II Atlantic Coast Championship in 2008. The band's show, "A Knight's Pledge: The story of a Knight's Journey through Commencement, Adversity, and Triumph," earned a score of 97.4, placing them above the 110 other bands at the championship. This was the first time the Marching Mustangs won the Atlantic Coast Championships. The Marching Mustangs also broke the school record for most trophies won and highest score.
In 2009, the band placed first in the 37th annual Tournament of Bands Group II Atlantic Coast Champions. Their show, "The Gallery: Modern Art at the Speed of Life," won best music and was given a score of 96.85. This score was above the scores of 26 other bands in their group.
In 2010, the band placed first for their third consecutive year in the 38th annual Tournament of Bands Group II Atlantic Coast Champions. Their show. "Greetings From The Jersey Shore," won high music and high visual. They also broke their record set in 2008 and scored a 97.85.
, AFJROTC (Unit NJ-822), Junior State of America
, School Newspaper, Ski Club, Photography Club, Student Government Association, the World Language Club, Radio Club, Yearbook Club, Film Club, Drama Club and Interact Club. The Radio club broadcasts on WBGD
91.9 FM.
Comprehensive high school
Comprehensive high schools are the most common form of public high schools in the United States and are meant to serve the needs of all students, as compared to the common practice in other nations in which examinations are used to sort students into different high schools for different populations...
public high school
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....
located in Brick Township
Brick Township, New Jersey
-Transportation:The major county routes that pass through are CR 528, and CR 549 . Two state routes pass through: Route 70 and Route 88...
, in Ocean County
Ocean County, New Jersey
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 510,916 people, 200,402 households, and 137,876 families residing in the county. The population density was 803 people per square mile . There were 248,711 housing units at an average density of 151/km²...
, New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
, United States, operating as a part of the Brick Public Schools
Brick Public Schools
The Brick Public Schools are a comprehensive community public school district that serves students in prekindergarten through twelfth grade from Brick Township, in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States....
.
As of the 2009-10 school year, the school had an enrollment of 1,889 students and 125 classroom teachers (on an FTE
Full-time equivalent
Full-time equivalent , is a unit to measure employed persons or students in a way that makes them comparable although they may work or study a different number of hours per week. FTE is often used to measure a worker's involvement in a project, or to track cost reductions in an organization...
basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 15.11.
The school was the 251st-ranked public high school in New Jersey out of 322 schools statewide, in New Jersey Monthly
New Jersey Monthly
New Jersey Monthly is a monthly glossy publication featuring issues of possible interest to residents of the United States state of New Jersey...
magazine's September 2010 cover story on the state's "Top Public High Schools", after being ranked 261st in 2008 out of 316 schools. The school was ranked 239th in the magazine's September 2006 issue, which surveyed 316 schools across the state.
History
The school was first constructed in 1980 due to the large amount of students enrolled at Brick Township High SchoolBrick Township High School
Brick Township High School is a four-year public high school located in Brick Township, New Jersey, operating as part of the Brick Public Schools...
. It was uncertain that the school would ever built because some community members felt that a new school would divide the town. However, the opening of the school preceded changes and diversities the community and its population would undergo.
In addition to the required course work in English, history, math, science, and physical education, there are numerous selections in fine arts, foreign language, business and Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (AFJROTC). The school offers Advanced Placement (AP) and honors courses in English, history, math, and science as well as in many elective courses within all subject areas. The academic program aims to prepare students not only for a competitive college career, but also for a vocational career.
Brick Memorial provides the opportunity to attend the Ocean County Vocational Technical School
Ocean County Vocational Technical School
The Ocean County Vocational Technical School is a public school district that provides technical and vocational education to residents of Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. The district provides a number of full-time public high school programs and also serves adult students...
system. This program of study offers students training in transportation technologies, building trades, electronics, allied health services, and specialized trades in keeping with the industrial and employment opportunities available in the school's area. Brick Memorial includes technology as an integral part of every department and subject area. It also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities that appeals to the varied interests of the student population.
Faculty and administration
Core members of the school's administration are:- Richard V. Caldes, Principal
- Ronald Gerfulson, Assistant Principal
- James Nubile, Assistant Principal
- Peter Panuska, Assistant Principal
- Josè Ramirez, Assistant Principal
The faculty ratio at Brick Memorial is 13:1. 1% of Brick Memorial faculty holds a doctorate degree and 8% hold a master's degree.
Athletics
The Brick Memorial High School Mustangs compete in the Shore ConferenceShore Conference
The Shore Conference is an athletic conference of private and public high schools in the U.S. state of New Jersey, centered at the Northern Jersey Shore. All schools in this conference are located within Monmouth County and Ocean County. The Shore Conference is broken up into six classes based on...
, an athletic conference made up of private and public high schools centered at the Northern Jersey Shore
Jersey Shore
The Jersey Shore is a term used to refer to both the Atlantic coast of the U.S. state of New Jersey and the adjacent resort and residential communities. . The New Jersey State Department of Tourism considers the Shore Region, Greater Atlantic City, and the Southern Shore to be distinct, each having...
. All schools in this conference are located within Monmouth County
Monmouth County, New Jersey
Monmouth County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey, within the New York metropolitan area. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 630,380, up from 615,301 at the 2000 census. Its county seat is Freehold Borough. The most populous municipality is Middletown Township with...
and Ocean County
Ocean County, New Jersey
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 510,916 people, 200,402 households, and 137,876 families residing in the county. The population density was 803 people per square mile . There were 248,711 housing units at an average density of 151/km²...
. The league operates under the jurisdiction of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association
New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association
The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association is an association of hundreds of New Jersey high schools that regulates high school athletics and holds tournaments and crowns champions in high school sports.-State championships:...
(NJSIAA).
Brick Memorial has 19 sports, including baseball, basketball, bowling, cheering, cross country, field hockey, football, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball, competitive marching band and wrestling.
Recent championships:
- Football State Champions, 2008. Wrestling State Champions, 2009.
- Wrestling State Champions, 2008 and 2009
- Hockey Blue Division Champions,(won in shootout) 2007
- Football Constitutional Champs, 2005. Lost to Jackson in the final three seconds of the Central Jersey Group IV State Finals. Group IV States Champs, Beat Sayreville 24-0
- Men's Bowling State Champions, 2004
- Football State Champions, 2003 and 2008.
- Girls Soccer State Champions, 2002.
- Girls Soccer State Champions, 2003.
- Girls Soccer State Champions, 2004.
- Women's Junior Varsity Softball Jackson Tournament Champions 2002-2003
- Women's Varsity Softball Ocean County Tournament Champions 2003
- Hockey Handchen Cup American A Division Champions 2001
- Hockey Handchen Cup Southern Conference Red Division Champions 2003
- Hockey Lawrence Christmas Tournament 2002
- Football Constitution Division Co-Champions 2002 tied with Lacey
Marching band
The Brick Memorial Marching Mustang Band, under the direction of Andrew Penrod, placed first in the 36th annual Tournament of BandsTournament of Bands
The Tournament of Bands is one of the largest competitive band organizations in the United States and is one of several major circuits in the mid-Atlantic states . TOB was founded in 1972 by the National Judges Association and currently has 439 member bands...
Group II Atlantic Coast Championship in 2008. The band's show, "A Knight's Pledge: The story of a Knight's Journey through Commencement, Adversity, and Triumph," earned a score of 97.4, placing them above the 110 other bands at the championship. This was the first time the Marching Mustangs won the Atlantic Coast Championships. The Marching Mustangs also broke the school record for most trophies won and highest score.
In 2009, the band placed first in the 37th annual Tournament of Bands Group II Atlantic Coast Champions. Their show, "The Gallery: Modern Art at the Speed of Life," won best music and was given a score of 96.85. This score was above the scores of 26 other bands in their group.
In 2010, the band placed first for their third consecutive year in the 38th annual Tournament of Bands Group II Atlantic Coast Champions. Their show. "Greetings From The Jersey Shore," won high music and high visual. They also broke their record set in 2008 and scored a 97.85.
Clubs
There are 47 clubs at Brick Memorial, including the Key ClubKey Club
Key Club International is the oldest and largest service program for high school students. It is a student-led organization whose goal is to teach leadership through serving others. Key Club International is a part of the Kiwanis International family of service-leadership programs...
, AFJROTC (Unit NJ-822), Junior State of America
Junior State of America
The Junior State of America is an American non-partisan student-run youth organization. It is also the largest high school student-run organization in the country...
, School Newspaper, Ski Club, Photography Club, Student Government Association, the World Language Club, Radio Club, Yearbook Club, Film Club, Drama Club and Interact Club. The Radio club broadcasts on WBGD
WBGD
WBGD was a high school radio station based in Brick Township, New Jersey, started at Brick Township High School and later broadcast from Brick Memorial High School. The station went on the air in the 1970s as a 10-watt educational licensed station playing a variety of music formats...
91.9 FM.
Test scores
- HSPA Mathematics: 15% Partial, 64% Proficient, 21% Advanced
- HSPA Language Arts Literacy: 7% Partial, 79% Proficient, 13% Advanced
- SAT Math: 506 Average
- Verbal: 495 Average
- Advanced Placement (AP): 55% Scored 3 or higher
Graduation and post-graduation
Brick Memorial has a 97% Graduation rate. A 2005 survey reported that post-graduation:- 38.6% attend a Four Year College/University
- 38.4% attend a Two Year College
- 3.5% join the military
- 11.5% enter full time employment
Notable alumni
- Nick CatoneNick CatoneNicholas Catone is an American mixed martial artist. Catone currently fights for Ultimate Fighting Championship in their middleweight division.-Mixed martial arts:...
(born 1981, class of 1999), mixed martial artist who fights in the Ultimate Fighting ChampionshipUltimate Fighting ChampionshipThe Ultimate Fighting Championship is the largest mixed martial arts promotion company in the world that hosts most of the top-ranked fighters in the sport...
circuit. - Garrett GrahamGarrett GrahamGraham was selected in the 4th round with the 118th overall pick by the Houston Texans.-External links:*...
(born 1986), NFL tight-end for the Houston TexansHouston TexansThe Houston Texans are a professional American football team based in Houston, Texas. The team is currently a member of the Southern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
who graduated from Brick Memorial High School in 2005. - Tom McCarthyTom McCarthy (broadcaster)Tom McCarthy is an American sports broadcaster. He is the play-by-play announcer for Philadelphia Phillies television broadcasts...
(born 1968), television play-by-play announcer for the Philadelphia PhilliesPhiladelphia PhilliesThe Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
. - Nicole Marie Doherty (born 1989, class of 2008) writer of the book: Bricktown Beast and creator of the cartoon character: Stewart Mango.
External links
- Brick Memorial High School web pages
- Data for the Brick Public Schools, National Center for Education StatisticsNational Center for Education StatisticsThe National Center for Education Statistics is the part of the United States Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences that collects, analyzes, and publishes statistics on education and public school district finance information in the United States...
- DigitalSports Brick Memorial High School Page
- Brick Memorial Key Club