Biloxi High School
Biloxi High School is the only public high school located in the city of Biloxi, Mississippi. The Biloxi School District boasts being the first district in the nation to install cameras in every classroom,[1] making it a very safe campus. It has approximately 1017[2] students and 100 faculty. Prior to Hurricane Katrina, there were 1201 students. It encompasses grades 10–12 and is located at 1845 Richard Drive. Students go to school from the first week in August to the end of May. Bloxi High School is the Alma Mater of Fred Haise, a member of the Apollo 13 mission to the moon.[3]
Administration
- Principal - Pamela Manners
- Director of Student Affairs and Assistant Adminsitrator - Mrs. Gayle Bentz
- Assistant Administrator - Mrs. Beryl Dupont
- Assistant Administrator - Dr. Shannon Vincent
- Vocational Director - Dr. Glenn Dedeaux
- Athletic Director - Henry Wieniewitz
Curriculum
The Curriculum offered at Biloxi High School is very diverse. Accelerated classes are available in the English department, and Advanced Placement or AP classes are offered in Math, English, Art, and Science.
- Math
- Pre-Algebra
- Transition to Algebra
- Algebra 1
- Geometry
- Algebra 2
- Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus
- Science
- Astronomy
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Chemistry, AP
- Environmental science
- Genetics
- Marine and Aquatic Science
- Physical Science
- Physics 1
- Physics 2
- Physics, AP
- Science Skills and Reasoning
- Zoology
- English
- English 2-4
- English 2-4, accelerated
- English 3-4, AP
Sports
The athletic program at Biloxi High School is directed by Mr. Henry Wieniewitz.
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Softball
Extracurricular Activities
The Extracurricular Activities offered at Biloxi High School are very diverse. All students are encouraged to become active in a club or organization of their liking. All club activities are governed by Gayle Bentz, the Director of Student Affairs at Biloxi High School.
- Band
- Black Cultural Society
- Choir
- Drama Club
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes
- Fish and Game Club
- French Club
- Health and Fitness Club
- Historical Society and Law Club
- Interact
- International Culture Club
- Junior Civitan
- Junior Classical League
- Key Club
- Mock Trial
- National Honor Society
- Quiz Bowl
- SADD Club
- Sign Language Club
- Spanish Club
- Student Council
- Technology Student Association
- United Way Society
Student organizations and media
Student Council
The Student Council is a body made up of students elected by their peers to serve as a bridge between the school administration and the students of Biloxi High School. The Biloxi High School Student Council is a member of the Mississippi Association of Student Councils "MSASC", The Southern Association of Student Councils "SASC", and The National Association of Student Councils "NASC". The Biloxi High School Student Council sponsors WBHS, the school television station.
Student Body Officers
- Chase Munro - Student Body President
- Katie Smith - Student Body Vice President
Student Council Officers
- Christy Hewitt - Corresponding Secretary
- Chelsa Williams - Recording Secretary
- Katie Castleman - Treasurer
Senior Class Officers
- Rae Quigley - President
Junior Class Officers
- Tiffany Langlinais - President
Sophomore Class Officers
- Cobren Greer - President
WBHS
WBHS is Biloxi High School's in-school television station. WBHS is produced entirely by the Student Council. Every Wednesday morning,"The Morning Show", a morning news program, is aired.
Executive Producer
- Chase Munro
Associate Producer
- Kendall Gregory
Regular Anchors
- Chase Munro
- Katie Castleman
Chief Meteorologist
- Kendall Gregory
Past Guest Anchors
- Lindsey Bristol
- Kendall Gregory
- Katie Smith
- Mark Ward
Hi-Tide
The Hi-Tide is a quarterly newspaper that is published by Biloxi High School. The main goal of the Hi-Tide is to keep students, faculty, staff, and community members informed of current events at Biloxi High School.
Advisor
- Mrs. Twyla Moore
Editors
- Chase Munro
- Samantha Delgaicco
Associate Editor
- Jennifer Wederman
Business Manager
- Kendall Gregory
National Honor Society
The National Honor Society is an honorary association made up of students who excel in scholarship, character, leadership, and service. Students are selected by the faculty council in the fall of their junior or senior year.
Officers
- Chase Munro - President
- Deani Haggerty - Vice President
- Christine Tandugan - Secretary
- Neal Pavlov - Treasurer
Technology Student Association
The Technology Student Association (TSA) is the only student organization devoted exclusively to the needs of technology education students. Open to students who are enrolled in or who have completed technology education courses, TSA is composed of over 100,000 elementary, middle, and high school students in 2,000 schools spanning 45 states. TSA is supported by educators, parents, and business leaders who believe in the need for a technologically literate society.
State Officers
- Paige McDonnell - State Secretary
- Sarah McDonnell - State Reporter
Regional Officers
- Kendall Gregory - Region IV Sergeant-at-Arms
Chapter Officers
- Ngoc Nguyen - President
- Tina Nguyen - Vice President
- Jennifer Bui - Secretary
- Hau Nguyen - Treasurer
- Khang Pham - Sergeant-at-Arms
International Culture Club
The International Culture Club is comprised of students who wish to understand, appreciate, and study Oriental culture.
Officers
- Jeanie Nguyen - President
- Tuyen Nguyen - Vice President
- Thuy Nguyen - Secretary
- Cindy Thuy Nguyen - Parliamentarian
Health and Fitness Club
The Health and Fitness Club is made up of a group of students who wish to stay fit and healthy throughout their high school careers.
Officers
- Mark Ward - President
- Andreas Sapet - Vice President
- Korian Padgett - Secretary
- Ryan Bristol - Parliamentarian