Albert P. Brewer High School

Albert P. Brewer Area Vocational and High School is part of the Morgan County School System. The school in the foot hills of the Appalachian Mountains near Florette, Alabama. The grounds are approximately 80 acres. Its mascot is the Patriot, and colors are red, white, and blue. Brewer is the largest high school in the Morgan County System and is classified as a 6A school by the Alabama High School Athletic Association. Brewer's biggest rivals in sports have traditionally been Hartselle, Arab and most recently Priceville.

Albert P. Brewer High School
Address
59 Eva Rd

Somerville
,
(Morgan County)
,
Alabama
35670

United States
Coordinates34°24′46.34″N 86°42′18.99″W
Information
School typePublic school (government funded), high school
Established1972 (1972)
School districtMorgan County Schools
NCES District ID0102480[1]
CEEB code012510
NCES School ID010248001696[2]
PrincipalRobbie Elliott
Faculty62.57 (on a FTE basis) [2]
Grades9–12
Enrollment909 (2015-16)[3]
Student to teacher ratio14.37 [2]
LanguageEnglish
CampusRural
Campus size80 acres (32 ha)
Color(s)              
Red, White, and Blue
MascotPatriot
Websitewww.apbrewer.com

History

In the late 1960s, former Superintendent J.C. Petty, superintendent George Nancarrow, the Morgan County School Board, and Governor Albert P. Brewer saw an increasing need for the development of an Area Vocational/Academic School for eastern of Morgan County. Albert P. Brewer Area Vocational and High School was created in 1972 by combining grades 10-12 from seven area high schools.

The school evolved from combining the five high schools of Cotaco, Eva, Ryan, Union Hill, and Priceville. Also, the other high schools in the Morgan County School System send their vocational and JROTC students to Brewer. In 1981 the 9th graders were also moved to Brewer. Beginning with the 2001-2002 school year, Priceville High School began removing one grade each year to become a high school again. Therefore, Brewer's student body now consists of students from four feeder schools.

The construction of Brewer cost 2 million dollars in 1972, which would be about 12 million dollars in 2020.

Present day

There are currently about 902 students in grades 9-12. Brewer offers all the academics for honors and regular diplomas. In 2016, Brewer added several Advanced Placement courses for students. Brewer offers the only JROTC program and vocational/technical classes for the county school system. Students have a variety of elective subjects for participation. Students may also participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, programs and clubs.

Extracurricular

Besides the main academic classrooms, there are 15 vocational/technical classes at A. P. Brewer Area Vocational and High School. In addition there are several science labs, computer labs, and a library with a video room for viewing materials and another video room to produce Brewer's television show, currently, "What’s Up B. H. S." Brewer's first in school, student created television show was produced by Carson Clark and called "Good Morning B.H.S." Subsequent to Carson's tenure at Brewer, the late Jon David McAnally produced "Patriot Pride." "Patriot Pride" was continued and produced for four more years by John W. Tomlinson. These television shows could not have been possible without the support of two people who dedicated themselves to the students of Brewer, the late David Gurley and the late Johnnie Sue Gurley McAnally Ward. In order to honor their memories, in the late 1990s, John W. Tomlinson, a student at the time, and Jerry Thomas, a teacher at the time who taught English and sponsored the Thespian Society, undertook a campaign to rename Brewer's library "The David Gurley and Johnnie Sue McAnally Ward Media Center." John and Jerry raised the funds and had Ms. Ward's portrait commissioned to be displayed by her brother's portrait in the Media Center.

There is also an JROTC / In-School Suspension building and Band Room. There are two gymnasiums, a softball complex, and a baseball complex. The football stadium has a six lane track, field house, and weight room. Besides the regulation football field, there are four additional regulation fields that are used for practicing football, soccer, and a marching band field. One of these additional fields is the official soccer field. There is also an Outdoor Classroom and "Farm" for the agriculture classes, and two greenhouses used for the Horticulture classes.

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References
  1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Morgan County". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved December 1, 2012.
  2. "Search for Public Schools - Albert P Brewer High Sch (010248001696)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved December 1, 2012.
  3. "Albert P Brewer High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 7, 2018.
  4. Welch, Chris (October 8, 2010). "'Red' movie based on comic book by Huntsville native Cully Hamner". AL.com.
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