Bismarck Henning High School

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Bismarck-Henning High School
Established	1919
School Type	Public school
District	#1
Principle	Mr. Scott Watson
Dean of Students	Mr. Brent Rademacher
Location	350 Holloway St, Bismarck, Illinois, United States
Enrollment	380
Staff	28
Colors	Blue, White, and Silver
Homepage	Bismarck-Henning High School Homepage

Aerial Shot of Bismarck-Henning

Bismarck Henning High School or BHHS is a high school located in Bismarck, Illinois, and is currently hosting students from Rossville, Alvin, Bismark, Henning, and parts of Danville. The school's demographics currently consist of 98% white students. The average of students who graduate according to 2006, is 100%, well above the state average of 88%. The drop out rate is <1% compared to the state average of 4%. Currently as of 2007, the school enrolled 380 students, and is one of the Biggest schools in Vermillion County, outside of Danville High School.

History

Original Wing of Bismarck High School

The school was originally named Township High School. The school at that was athletic rivals with Henning High School. Eventually, the school changed its name to Bismarck, and around the 1960's, The two schools, Bismarck and Henning, Merged to create one Bismarck-Henning High School. In 2005, Local School Rossville-Alvin High School shutdown and students were given the choice to go to Bismarck or

Henning High School

Hoopeston Area High School. Talks of this had been going on for a while, but eventually the school board had to cave in, and decided to disband the school for financial reason. Currently the majority of the students from Rossville attend BHHS, and because of this, prior to the move, BHHS went under a major addition. In 2003, BHHS went into construction building a new gym, band room, and cafeteria. They also shut down the original and oldest part of the school. This part was originally the only part of Township High School, but rather than spend the money on bringing it up to code, they decided to tear it down and build a brand new wing of the school. The cafeteria, gym, and band room were all completed before the 2004-2005 school year, while the other was completed shortly after. In the 2007-2008 School year, the school district switched the Jr. High and High School officials. The principle for the High School, Dr. Richard Decman, left the district, and the Jr. High School principle Scott Watson took over his chair. The Dean of Students Mr. Rusty Cambell, then took over for the Jr. High Principle.

History of the Blue Devil

"Les Diables Bleus" French military unit

During World War I the Chasseurs Alpins, named “les Diables Bleus,” were known as French soldiers. They first gained attention when their unique training and alpine knowledge was counted upon to break the stalemate of trench warfare in their native region of the French Alps. Unfortunately the Vosges Campaign in March 1915, failed to alter the status quo even though the Blue Devils won accolades for their courage. However, their distinctive blue uniform with flowing cape and jaunty beret captured public imagination. When the United States entered the war, units of the French Blue Devils toured the country helping raise money in the war effort.

Irving Berlin captured their spirit in song describing them as “strong and active, most attractive…those Devils, the Blue Devils of France.”

Athletics

Bismarck is known primarily for its athletics. It hosts a wide arrange of sports and activities, and continue to bring in fans, alumni, and students to the events.

Flag Being Flown Around the Gym

Fall Sports	Winter Sports	Spring Sports	Activities
Football	Boys Basketball	Boys Track and Field	Cheerleading
Volleyball	Wrestling	Boys Tennis	Dance Team (Devilettes)
Soccer	Girls Basketball	Girls Track and Field	Chess
Golf		Softball	Scholastic Bowl
Cross Country		Girls Soccer	Marching Band

School Song

The official school song of BHHS is "The Bismarck-Henning Fight Song" which is played to the tune of the Notre Dame Victory March. It is currently played by the band at every football game, Basketball game, and every pep rally. The cheerleaders and devillettes also perform during the playing of the song. The Song has become a necessary tradition, and no matter when it is played, the fans always show support.

  Cheer, cheer, for old Bismarck High
  Sing out he praises, shouting her name
  Send the following cheer on high 
  Raise up the rafters to the sky
  Although the odds be great or small 
  Old Bismarck High will win over all
  While her loyal sons are marching
  Onward to victory, Rah! Rah!Rah!

External Links

• Official Web Page
• District Homepage