Baker High School (Baker City, Oregon)
| Baker High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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2500 E Street Baker City, Oregon U.S. | |
| Coordinates | 44°47′13″N 117°50′13″W / 44.787°N 117.837°WCoordinates: 44°47′13″N 117°50′13″W / 44.787°N 117.837°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public, Secondary |
| Motto |
The pride and power that we hold exists in the heart of the purple and gold. |
| School district | Baker School District |
| Color(s) |
Purple and Gold |
| Athletics conference |
OSAA 4A, Greater Oregon League[1] |
| Mascot | Bulldog[1] |
| Rival | La Grande Tigers |
| Website | Baker HS |
Baker HS
Location in Oregon
Baker High School is a public high school in the western United States, located in Baker City, Oregon. It is part of the Baker School District 5J.
History
In 1889, Baker City built a school housing 12 grades, becoming the second public high school in Oregon.[2]
In 1989, the school was mostly destroyed in a fire, although no one was hurt.[2][3] A new building was completed 25 years ago in 1991.[2]
Athletics
The boys basketball team won the 4A State Championship in 2007.[4] The varsity football team won state championships in 2010[5] and 2012.[6]
Activities
Bel Canto Choir received first place in the State Choir Championship 3A and 4A in 2006, 2007, and 2008.[7]
Alumni
- Gerald Schroeder - justice, Idaho Supreme Court (1995–2007); chief justice (2004–07), class of 1957
- William Tebeau - ODOT engineer; in 1948, first African American man to be graduated from Oregon State. BHS class of 1939
- Bobb McKittrick - 5 time Super Bowl Champion for the 49ers. Offensive Line Coach. Class of 53.
References
- 1 2 "Baker High School". OSAA. Archived from the original on February 19, 2010. Retrieved January 28, 2010.
- 1 2 3 "History of Baker City, OR - Baker County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau | Baker City, OR". www.visitbaker.com. Retrieved January 30, 2016.
- ↑ Dielman, Gary (March 1989). "The Fire that Destroyed the Solar System" (PDF). Retrieved January 30, 2016.
- ↑ Steel, Gerry (March 16, 2007). "BHS BASKETBALL: The 1972 team". www.bakercityherald.com. Baker City Herald. Retrieved January 30, 2016.
- ↑ Jacoby, Jayson (December 4, 2010). "Baker wins first state football title". Baker City Heral. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
- ↑ Steele, Gerry (December 2, 2012). "Baker claims 4A crown". Baker City Herald. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
- ↑ Ferguson, Mike (May 5, 2008). "Bel Canto wins third straight state championship | Baker City Herald | Baker County Oregon's News Leader". www.bakercityherald.com. Retrieved January 30, 2016.
External links
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