H. L. Bourgeois High School

H. L. Bourgeois High School is a public high school in Gray, Louisiana, United States and one of four traditional high schools in the Terrebonne Parish School District. The school is named after Henry Louis Bourgeois, an educator who served as superintendent of the school district from 1914 to 1955. Built in response to a rising population at Terrebonne High School,[2] the school opened in 1973 and was first accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in 1975. For its first 40 years, HLB primarily served students in grades 10–12. For the 2013–2014 school year, an all-new Freshman Center was completed to serve ninth-grade students. Prior to this, freshman students were housed at nearby Evergreen Junior High School.[3]

H. L. Bourgeois High School
Address
1 Reservation Court

Gray
,
Louisiana
70359

United States
Coordinates29.675°N 90.7768°W / 29.675; -90.7768
Information
School typepublic high school
MottoIt's a Matter of Pride!
Established1973
School districtTerrebonne Parish School District
PrincipalMatthew Hodson
Teaching staff62.00 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,456 (2018-19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio23.48[1]
Hours in school day7
Campus typeSuburb/rural
Colour(s)Blue & gray   
Fight song"Cherokee"
MascotBrave
NewspaperSmoke Signals (ceased)
YearbookCalumet
Feeder schoolsEvergreen Junior High
Websitehttp://hlb-tpsd-la.schoolloop.com/

The school serves the communities of Gray, Schriever, Gibson, Donner, and Chacahoula, as well as parts of Houma and Thibodaux.

Extracurriculars

Athletics

The school is classified as 5A in the Louisiana High School Athletic Association and competes in several sports:[4]

  • Baseball
  • Basketball (girls and boys)
  • Bowling (girls and boys)
  • Cheerleading (non-sanctioned)
  • Cross Country (girls and boys)
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Powerlifting (girls and boys)
  • Raindancers (soccer team)
  • Soccer (girls and boys)
  • Softball
  • Swimming (girls and boys)
  • Tennis (girls and boys)
  • Track and Field (girls and boys)
  • Volleyball (girls and boys)

Clubs and organizations

HLB also offers students opportunities to participate in clubs and organizations:[5]

Principals
  • L. P. Bordelon III (1973–1980)
  • Luther Fletcher (1980–1994)
  • Nolan Harris (1994–1997)
  • Sherry Jones (1997–2004)
  • Nason Authement (2004–2010)
  • Bridget Olivier (2010–2013)
  • Matthew Hodson (2013–present)[6]

Notable alumni

References
  1. "H. L. Bourgeois High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
  2. "Terrebonne High School: HISTORY".
  3. Olivier, Claudette (2013-04-30). "H. L. Bourgeois freshman center set for June opening". The Times.
  4. "LHSAA School Directory".
  5. "H. L. Bourgeois High School: Club Hub".
  6. http://www.houmatoday.com/article/20121228/ARTICLES/121229670/1211/news01?Title=H-L-Bourgeois-gets-new-principal
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