Benton Harbor High School

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Superintendent Dr. Shelly Walker Enrollment 634 (2013-14) Number of students 634 (2013–2014) Colors Black, Orange		Grades 9-12 Phone +1 269-605-1200 Lowest grade Ninth grade
School district Benton Harbor Area Schools Principal Interim - Donald Pearson Athletics conference Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference Address 870 Colfax Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022, USA District Benton Harbor Area Schools

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Benton Harbor High School is a high school in Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States, and is part of the Benton Harbor Area Schools.

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Overview

In 2009, the school received a $52,000 grant from the U.S. federal government's stimulus program to upgrade its cafeteria equipment. The school was eligible for the grant because more than half its students were eligible to receive free or reduced-cost school meals.

Athletics

Benton Harbor High School boys basketball team represents Benton Harbor High School in the SMAC or the big 16. Benton Harbor High School's mascot is a tiger. The Tigers play their home games at what is now called Don Farnum Gymnasium. The boys basketball team won state championships in 1941,1964 and 1965.

Notable people

Joique Bell NFL football player for the Detroit Lions.

Chris Burkam, former MLB player (St. Louis Browns).

Wilson Chandler NBA basketball player for the Denver Nuggets and was a 1st round pick (#23) in the draft. He was named Mr. Basketball in 2005.

Don Hopkins, former MLB player (Oakland Athletics).

Iris Kyle, professional female bodybuilder.

Dave Machemer, former MLB player (California Angels, Detroit Tigers)

Anthony Miller NBA basketball player. He has played for several teams. He was named Mr. Basketball in 1990.

Sinbad Comedian and Actor.

Chet Walker NBA basketball player.

Robert Whaley Former NBA player with the Utah Jazz.

References

Benton Harbor High School Wikipedia

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