- Brick Township Memorial High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school located in Brick Township, in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States, as a part of the Brick Public Schools. The total student enrollment is approximately 2,100, and there are over 150 members of the faculty.
- As of the 2006-07 school year, the school had an enrollment of 1,929 students and 133 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student-teacher ratio of 14.5.
- The school was the 261st-ranked public high school in New Jersey out of 316 schools statewide, in New Jersey Monthly magazine's September 2008 cover story on the state's Top Public High Schools. The school was ranked 239th in the magazine's September 2006 issue, which surveyed 316 schools across the state.
- History
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The school was first constructed in 1980 due to the overwhelming amount of students enrolled at Brick Township High School, frequently called "Old Brick." Brick Township Memorial High School opened its doors to the commitment and pursuit of knowledge. It was quite remarkable that Memorial was ever built, because there were those in the community who felt that a new school would divide the town. However, the opening of BTMHS reflects the 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 Program (AP) and Honors Courses in English, History, Math, and Science as well as many elective courses within all subject areas. The academic program prepares students, not only for a competitive college career, but also for a vocational career.
- Brick Memorial supports and encourages its students to participate in 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.BTMHS includes technology as an integral part of every Department and Subject area. BTMHS offers a wide range of extracurricular activities that appeals to the varied interests of the student population.
- Faculty and administration
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The faculty ratio at Brick Memorial is 13:1. According to a recent survey of New Jersey public schools, 1% of faculty holds a doctorate degree and 8% hold a master's degree.
- Core members of the school's administration are:
- Principal: Richard V. Caldes (Replaced Robert A. Anderson for the 2008 school year)
- Assistant Principal: Peter Panuska
- Assistant Principal: Ronald Gerfulson
- Assistant Principal: James Nubile
- Extracurricular activities
- Athletics
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The Brick Memorial High School Mustangs compete in the Shore Conference, 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: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 Sayervil 24-0 blow out
- 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 Lacy
- Marching band
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The Brick Memorial Marching Mustang Band placed first in the 36th annual Tournament of Bands Group II Atlantic Coast Championship in 2008. The Mustangs, under the direction of Andrew Penrod, earned a score of 97.45 placed them atop 110 other bands at the championship. It was a huge deal for the Marching Mustangs because it was the first time ever that the Mustangs won the Atlantic Coast Championships. The Marching Mustangs also topped the school record in most trophies won and highest score.
- Radio
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Radio club is the newest addition to Brick Memorial High School. WBGD 91.9 FM is the broadcasting radio station.
- Clubs
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There are 47 clubs at Brick Memorial, including the Key Club, 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 Student Government Executive Board for the 2009-2010 School Year includes:President: Angela Bury,Vice President: Jackie Nicolosi,Treasurer: Henry Gajda,Secretary: Liz Cummings,Student Ambassador: Chris Godshall,Editor: Brittany Desch,Publicist: Deanna Gebele,Philanthropic Coordinator: Briana Gaspitch
- Test scores
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Brick Memorial leads the state in High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) scores but trails in SAT 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 Program (AP): 55% Scored 3 or higher
- Graduation and post-graduation
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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
- Tom McCarthy (born 1968), television play-by-play announcer for the Philadelphia Phillies.
- Nick Catone Professional Fighter, Currently fights in the organization (UFC) Ultimate Fighting Championships. Graduated from Brick Memorial High School in 1999
- External links
- Brick Memorial High School web pages
- Brick Memorial High School history
- Data for the Brick Public Schools, National Center for Education Statistics
- DigitalSports Brick Memorial High School Page
- Brick Memorial Key Club
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