There are 27 article(s) tagged Christian Brothers High School:

• April 2023

  • MoSH makes some noise for nation’s oldest high school band

    Memphis Museum of Science and History exhibit hits the right note with “Band of Brothers – CBHS: America’s Oldest High School Band.” 

    By Alicia Davidson April 23, 2023

• February 2023

  • Full circle: Tim McCarver back home after living a life full of dreams

    Tim McCarver, who died Thursday at age 81, was a three-sport star at Christian Brothers, a World Series hero for the St. Louis Cardinals, and a Baseball Hall-of-Fame inductee as a broadcaster. 

    By Don Wade February 19, 2023

• December 2022

  • CBU honors Brother Terence, who integrated CBHS, on his 100th birthday

    Brother Terence McLaughlin changed the timbre of life in Memphis by admitting the first Black student to the Brothers’ local high school before being sent away by church leaders incensed with his independent thinking.

    By Jane Roberts December 03, 2022

• October 2022

  • Friday prep report: MUS grinds out important victory over CBHS in D2-AAA

    Three long scoring drives do the damage as Owls win the latest edition of Tennessee’s oldest high school rivalry.

    By John Varlas October 17, 2022

• December 2021

  • Memphis sons of immigrants, refugees win state soccer cup

    Team of teens from Memphis neighborhoods counter “pay-to-play” youth sports machine with Play Where You Stay.

    By David Waters December 03, 2021

• August 2021

  • Calkins: After an unprecedented career, Kelso deserved better from CBHS

    Maybe it was time for Buster Kelso to end his remarkable career as baseball coach. But he deserved one final year. 

    Related story: Buster Kelso forced out as Christian Brothers High coach

    By Geoff Calkins August 11, 2021

  • Buster Kelso forced out as Christian Brothers High coach

    Buster Kelso is the all-time winningest high school baseball coach in the state. He was told to clean out his baseball office last week. 

    Related story: Calkins: After an unprecedented career, Kelso deserved better from CBHS

    By Geoff Calkins, John Varlas August 11, 2021

• July 2021

  • ‘Pilot’ program offers CBHS students college credit

    The pandemic curbed the speed of pilot departures in the industry, but officials see a shortfall ahead as commercial pilots retire.

    By Toni Lepeska July 07, 2021

• September 2020

  • CBHS shifts to online classes after COVID-19 outbreak

    Christian Brothers High School shifts to online learning for two weeks due to coronavirus outbreak.

    By Linda A. Moore September 21, 2020

  • Construction set to begin on Christian Brothers High School’s Fieldhouse

    The school plans to finish the Fieldhouse in time for its 150th anniversary in 2021. It will be the home of CBHS basketball, a site for Catholic school system-wide gatherings and events for community supporters.

    By Linda A. Moore September 04, 2020

• August 2020

  • Friday night football lights shine on Houston vs. CBHS, but stands won’t be packed

    If you hold a high school football game amid a pandemic, they will come — but only about 400 of them, because that's what social distancing and other protocols will allow. 

    By Don Wade August 21, 2020

  • Several local private schools release initial reopening plans for fall

    Private and independent schools have far more autonomy in the decision-making process as opposed to schools in the districts like Shelby County. 

    By Omer Yusuf August 03, 2020

• April 2020

  • Legendary CBHS football coach Tom Nix dies at age 93

    Nix led the Purple Wave to championships starting in the late 1950s and won nearly 20 city, county, district and regional championships. 

    By Jonah Jordan April 22, 2020

• March 2020

  • Ex-Cards pitcher Motte regrets lost CBHS season, values family time

    Former MLB pitcher Jason Motte, now pitching coach at CBHS, appreciates the unexpected family time provided by the COVID-19 pandemic/shutdown while wishing the seniors could have the season they deserve.

    By Don Wade March 26, 2020

  • Coronavirus daily blog, March 13: Grizzlies to pay game-night employees

    • Germantown cancels programming until end of March
    • Bartlett changes municipal services
    • Municipal school districts to close through March 27
    • First Shelby County coronavirus patient released from hospital
    • Weekend looms large for restaurateurs

     

    Confirmed cases

    Tennessee

    26

    Shelby County

    2

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 20, 2020

  • CBHS principal leaving at end of term

    Chris Fay became principal in 2009, the first non-Brother to lead CBHS, and has been working at the high school since 2003.

    By Jane Roberts March 05, 2020

• February 2020

  • ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ will be a test for Christian Brothers High School

    For the first time, the Broadway show will be staged by a group of high school actors.

    By Jared Boyd February 29, 2020

  • Brother Joel, CBHS legend, off for sabbatical, then retirement

    Sabbatical program in Chicago is designed to help clergy, others access how to make an impact in what McGraw calls the "final quarter." 

    By Jane Roberts February 28, 2020

• September 2019

  • Shelby County’s longest-serving commissioner, Mark Billingsley, to lead as new chairman

    With seven years on the Shelby County Commission, newly elected chairman Mark Billingsley believes the current commission is willing to collaborate for the good of the county.

    By Linda A. Moore September 04, 2019

• July 2019

  • Former MLB closer Jason Motte new pitching coach at CBHS

    Former MLB closer Jason Motte, most recently on the UofM baseball staff, will be sharing his knowledge of the game as pitching coach at Christian Brothers High School. 

    By Don Wade July 30, 2019

• May 2019

  • Antonio Lay gives his fans something to celebrate as CBHS wins West Region title

    CBHS senior sprinter Antonio Lay one of the many standouts at Division 2-AA West Regional meet.

    By John Varlas May 09, 2019

• December 2018

  • Likes signs early after ‘great’ official visit

    Three-star offensive line commit Jacob Likes is familiar with Memphis because he goes to Christian Brothers High School. Driving to campus means minutes not hours.

    By Jonah Jordan December 19, 2018

• November 2018

  • Five local players in contention for TSSAA Mr. Football Award

    The winner of this year's Tennessee Titans Mr. Football award in Division 2-AAA will come from Memphis. The only question remaining is which of three local standouts will take home the state's top prize.

    By John Varlas November 13, 2018

  • Rosters announced for AutoZone Liberty Bowl high school all-star game

    Here are the rosters for the 17th AutoZone Liberty Bowl high school all-star game presented by ARS Conway Services and the Tennessee Highway Safety Office.

    By John Varlas November 13, 2018

  • Rematches highlight round two of TSSAA playoffs

    Here's a preview of Friday's second round of the TSSAA football playoffs, along with a look at the opening round for teams in DeSoto County. All games kick off at 7 p.m.

    By John Varlas November 09, 2018