Baldwin High School (Georgia)
high school in Georgia, United States
Baldwin High School (BHS) stands at 155 Highway 49 West in Milledgeville, Georgia. Over the years, the school has expanded significantly, with notable additions since 2003 including a classroom wing, a building for the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps JROTC, a fine arts wing, a cafeteria and a vocational building. As the only public high school in Baldwin County, it is also the largest of the 3 high schools in the area. The other two schools, John Milledge Academy and Georgia Military College, are private institutions.
Mascot controversy
In 2016, the Baldwin County Board of Education created a Mascot Advisory Committee to evaluate the appropriateness of the "Braves" mascot. After a year of thorough discussion and deliberation, the board opted to keep the "Braves" name while making the decision to eliminate certain stereotypical imagery associated with it. This move reflected an effort to address cultural sensitivity while preserving the mascot's identity.
Notable alumni
Javon Bullard, NFL defensive back for the Green Bay Packers. He played college football at the University of Georgia, winning two back-to-back CFP National Championships.
Tasha Butts, former basketball standout for the University of Tennessee Lady Volunteers and collegiate coach for the UCLA Bruins and the Louisiana State University Lady Tigers.
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