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.
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350 Holloway St
Bismarck , | |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 1919 |
| Principle | Dr. Richard Decman |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Number of students | 380 |
| Color(s) | Blue, White, and Silver |
| Mascot | Blue Devil |
| Website | Bismarck-Henning High School Homepage |
History
The school was originally named Township High School. The school at that was 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 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 als shut down the original pand 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 ere all completed before the 2004-2005 school year, while the other was completed shortly after.
History of the Blue Devil
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 host a wide arrange of athletics, and continue to bring in fans, alumni, and students.
| Fall Sports | Winter Sports | Spring Sports | Activities |
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| 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 |