Bennett High School (Buffalo, New York)

Bennett High School
Address
2885 Main Street
Buffalo, New York 14214
North Buffalo
Coordinates 42°56′38″N 78°49′56″W / 42.94389°N 78.83222°W / 42.94389; -78.83222Coordinates: 42°56′38″N 78°49′56″W / 42.94389°N 78.83222°W / 42.94389; -78.83222
Information
Funding type Public
Motto Optima Futura
(The Best is Yet to Be)
Opened 1925
Closed 2017
School district Buffalo Public Schools
School number 200
Grades 9-12
Color(s) Blue and Orange          
Mascot Tigers
Yearbook Beacon
Website Bennett High School

Bennett High School was an American high school located in the University Heights section of Buffalo, New York. It was named for Lewis J. Bennett, who donated the land for the school and for All High Stadium. Portions of the movie The Natural were filmed in All High Stadium, although it was filmed as Wrigley Field. Bennett High School formerly was a Exam/Magnet school with three College Prep programs, the Academy of International Law (Similar to Pre-law) Business and Computers (similar to Information Systems), and Education and the Arts.[1]

History

Bennett High School was built in the 1920s. It has four stories with 270,000 square feet (25,000 m2). It is named for Lewis J. Bennett, who donated the land for the school and for All High Stadium. Portions of the 1984 movie The Natural were filmed in All High Stadium, although it was filmed as Wrigley Field.

The school was renovated in the summer of 2005 and the summer of 2006. During this time, some students were housed at Bennett while others were housed at nearby School 63 on Minnesota Avenue.

In 2014, the school began phasing out, not accepting incoming classes, due to low academic performance. The school was replaced by Middle Early College High School and the new Lewis J. Bennett School of Innovative Technology. The final Bennett High School class graduated in June 2017.

Former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

  • Dr. Charles E. Rhodes–1925-1933 (Vice Principal - Lafayette High School, retired[2])
  • Mr. Emmons B. Farrar–1933-1942 (Vice Principal - Bennett High School, entered military service[2])
  • Mr. Raymond W. Spear [interim]–1942-1944 (Vice Principal - Riverside High School, named Principal of Riverside High School)
  • Mr. Emmons Farrar–1944-1958 (Administrator on Leave - Bennett High School, retired)
  • Mr. Lloyd A. Miller[2]–1958-1969 (Vice Principal - Bennett High School, retired)
  • Mr. Leonard S. Sikora –1969-1975 (Assistant Principal - Bennett High School, named Principal of Seneca Vocational High School)
  • Mr. Ronald J. Meer–1975-1980 (Principal - Grover Cleveland High School, assigned to Central Office)
  • Mr. Henry J. Klee–1980-1984 (Social Studies teacher - East High School, named Assistant Principal of Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts)
  • Ms. Marilyn C. Wittman–1984[2]-2004 (Acting Director of Business Education - Buffalo Public Schools,[3] retired[4])
  • Mrs. Ramona Y. Thomas-Reynolds–2004[5]-2009 (Principal - West Hertel Academy,[6] named Principal of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Multicultural Institute[7])
  • Dr. David Mauricio–2009-2012 (Principal - Lorraine Elementary, named Community Superintendent of Buffalo Public Schools)
  • Mr. Carlos R. Alvarez, Jr.–2012-2013 [interim] (Assistant Principal - Bennett High School, named Assistant Principal of West Hertel Academy)
  • Ms. Teena M. Jackson–2013 [interim] (Assistant Principal - Bennett High School, named Principal of S.T.A.R. Academy)
  • Dr. Terry D. Ross–2013-2014 (Consultant - New 21 Frontiers, named Principal of Kingsbury High School)
  • Dr. Bert L. Stevenson–2014-2017 (Assistant Principal - Bennett High School, named Assistant Principal of Academy School 131 @ 4)

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

  • Mr. Emmons Farrar–1925-1933 (Teacher - Bennett High School, named Principal of Bennett High School)
  • Mr. Herbert S. Lein
  • Mr. Abraham Axelrod–?-1952 (Science teacher - Bennett High School, named Assistant Principal of Kensington High School)
  • Mr. Carl S. Walz–1952-1956 (Vice Principal - East High School, named Principal of Buffalo Evening Schools)
  • Mr. Lloyd Miller–1956-1958 (Vice Principal - East High School, named Principal of Bennett High School)
  • Mr. Morris Raiken–1958-1962 (Assistant Principal - School 87, named Principal of Fillmore Middle School)
  • Mr. Leonard Sikora–1962-1969 (Industrial Arts teacher - School 84, named Interim Principal of Bennett High School)
  • Mr. James J. Foley–1964-1966 (Guidance Counselor - Burgard Vocational High School, name Federal Program Coordinator of Buffalo Public Schools)
  • Mr. Anthony D. Vetrano–1966-1968 (Guidance Counselor - Guidance Counselor - Hutchinson Central Technical High School, named Principal of Fillmore Middle School)
  • Mr. Franklin R. Weitz–1967-1971 (Assistant Principal - Riverside High School, unknown)
  • Mr. Adam D. Dzimian–1968-1984 (Vice Principal - Clinton Junior High School, retired)
  • Mr. Paul J. Ludwig–1969-1970 (Guidance Counselor - Hutchinson Central Technical High School, named Vice Principal of Eden High School)
  • Mr. John H. Davis–1970-1983 (Earth science teacher - Bennett High School, named Principal of Grover Cleveland High School)
  • Dr. Daniel M. Kublitz–1971-1973 (Assistant Principal - Grover Cleveland High School, named Assistant Principal of Kensington High School)
  • Mr. John F. Robinson–1975-1977 (Assistant Principal - Riverside High School, named Principal of Fosdick-Masten Park High School)
  • Mrs. Deborah L. Lowe–1983-1984 (Physical Education teacher - Waterfront Elementary School, named Principal of Buffalo Traditional School)
  • Ms. Crystal A. Boling–1984-1985 (Counselor - Buffalo Urban League Structured Support Center, named Assistant Principal of South Park High School[8])
  • Mr. James G. Christmann–1984-1986 (Art teacher - Bennett High School, named Assistant Principal of City Honors School)
  • Mr. John J. Vella–1985-1987 (Chemistry teacher - Bennett High School, named Principal of Riverside High School)
  • Mr. Calvin Baxter–1986-1987 (Social Studies teacher - South Park High School, named Assistant Principal of South Park High School)
  • Ms. Constance Pace–1987-? (Assistant Principal - McKinley Vocational High School, named Curriculum Coordinator of Niagara Falls City School District)
  • Mr. David M. Greco–1987-1988 (unknown, named Principal of Buffalo Traditional School)
  • Mr. Timothy M. Shannon–1988-1990 (unknown, named Assistant Principal of Buffalo Traditional School)
  • Mr. Robert M. Barton–1988-1990 (Assistant Principal - Emerson Vocational High School,, named Principal of Buffalo Alternative High School)
  • Ms. Louise A. Klier–1990-1995 (Math teacher - Buffalo Public Schools, named Assistant Principal of Buffalo Traditional School)
  • Mr. Andre C. Smith–1990-1994 (Special Education teacher - Lafayette High School, named Assistant Principal of Millbrook High School)
  • Ms. Geraldine Horton–1994-1998 (Administrative Aide - Buffalo Traditional School, named Principal of Seneca Vocational High School)
  • Mr. Daniel J. Manley–1995-1997 (unknown, retired)
  • Mr. James G. Graczyk (Physical Education teacher - Grover Cleveland High School, named Director of Athletics of Pioneer Central School District)
  • Mrs. Lula L. Herring–1998-2003 (unknown, named Assistant Principal of Waterfront Elementary School[9])
  • Ms. Julie L. Horn–1999-2009 (unknown, named Assistant Principal of Lafayette High School[7])
  • Mr. Randy G. Muldrow–2002-2008 (Guidance Counselor - Riverside Institute of Technology, placed on medical leave)
  • Ms. Robin Monham–?-2005 (Assistant Principal - Leonardo da Vinci High School, retired)
  • Mr. Craig M. Brodnicki–2004-2005 (Mathematics teacher - Lafayette High School,[10] named Assistant Principal of Opportunity Center at 331[11])
  • Mrs. Denise L. Grochowski-Luka–2007[12]-2009 (unknown, named Principal of Dr. Charles R. Drew Science Magnet[7])
  • Mr. William A. Boatwright (interim)–2008 (Visiting Lecturer - Medaille College,[13] named Principal of Harriet Ross Tubman School[14])
  • Dr. Bert Stevenson–2008-2014 (Vice Principal - Burgard High School, named Interim Principal of Bennett High School)
  • Mr. Carlos Alvarez–2009-2012 (Business Teacher - Bennett High School, named Acting Principal of Bennett High School)
  • Ms. Teena Jackson–2009-2013 (Assistant Director - South Buffalo Charter School, named Acting Principal of Bennett High School)
  • Mr. Richard W. Rittling [interim]–2013 (Special Education teacher - Bennett High School, returned to position)
  • Ms. Lizzy C. Crispin–2013 (Assistant Principal - Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy, named Assistant Principal of Burgard High School)
  • Mr. Daniel J. Bass–2012-2014 (Math teacher - Bennett High School, named Assistant Principal of McKinley Vocational High School)
  • Ms. Jamie L. St. John [interim]–2013-2014 (Special Education teacher - Bennett High School, returned to teaching)
  • Mrs. Geraldine D. Velez-Lopez [interim]–2014 (Dean of Students - Bennett High School, named Assistant Principal of Highgate Heights Elementary School)
  • Mr. Carlos J. Villaroel–2014-2015 (Interim Principal - Frank A. Sedita Academy, retired)
  • Dr. Martin E. Lyonga–2014-2016 (Principal - Southwestern Classical Academy, named Assistant Principal of International School)

Selected former administrators

Year Superintendent Principal Asst. Principal Asst. Principal Asst. Principal
1925-1926Ernst HartwellCharles RhodesEmmons Farrar
1926-1927Ernst HartwellCharles RhodesEmmons Farrar
1927-1928Ernst HartwellCharles RhodesEmmons Farrar
1928-1929Ernst HartwellCharles RhodesEmmons Farrar
1929-1930Ernst HartwellCharles RhodesEmmons Farrar
1930-1931Ernst HartwellCharles RhodesEmmons Farrar
1931-1932Ernst HartwellCharles RhodesEmmons Farrar
1932-1933Ernst HartwellCharles RhodesEmmons Farrar
1933-1934Ernst HartwellEmmons FarrarHerb Lein
1934-1935Ernst HartwellEmmons FarrarHerb Lein
1935-1936Robert PabstEmmons FarrarHerb Lein
1936-1937Robert PabstEmmons FarrarHerb Lein
1938-1939Robert PabstEmmons FarrarHerb Lein
1938-1939Robert PabstEmmons FarrarHerb Lein
1939-1940Robert PabstEmmons FarrarHerb Lein
1940-1941Robert PabstEmmons FarrarHerb Lein
1941-1942Robert PabstRay Spear*Herb Lein
1948-1949Robert PabstEmmons FarrarAbe Axelrod
1953-1954Parmer EwingEmmons FarrarCarl Walz
1954-1955Parmer EwingEmmons FarrarCarl Walz
1955-1956Parmer EwingEmmons FarrarCarl Walz
1956-1957Parmer EwingEmmons FarrarCarl Walz
1957-1958Joseph MenchEmmons FarrarLloyd Miller
1958-1959Joseph MenchLloyd MillerMorris Raitka
1959-1960Joseph MenchLloyd MillerMorris Raitka
1960-1961Joseph MenchLloyd MillerMorris Raitka
1961-1962Joseph MenchLloyd MillerMorris Raitka
1962-1963Joseph ManchLloyd MillerLeonard Sikora
1963-1964Joseph ManchLloyd MillerLeonard SikoraJames Foley
1964-1965Joseph ManchLloyd MillerLeonard SikoraJames Foley
1965-1966Joseph ManchLloyd MillerLeonard SikoraJames Foley
1966-1967Joseph ManchLloyd MillerLeonard SikoraTony Vetrano
1967-1968Joseph ManchLloyd MillerLeonard SikoraTony VetranoFrank Weitz
1968-1969Joseph ManchLloyd MillerLeonard SikoraAdam DzimianFrank Weitz
1969-1970Joseph ManchLeonard SikoraPaul LudwigAdam DzimianFrank Weitz
1970-1971Joseph ManchLeonard SikoraJohn DavisAdam DzimianFrank Weitz
1971-1972Joseph ManchLeonard SikoraJohn DavisAdam DzimianDan Kublitz
1972-1973Joseph ManchLeonard SikoraJohn DavisAdam DzimianDan Kublitz
1973-1974Joseph ManchLeonard SikoraJohn DavisAdam Dzimian
1974-1975Joseph ManchLeonard SikoraJohn DavisAdam Dzimian
1975-1976Eugene RevilleRon MeerJohn DavisAdam DzimianJohn Robinson
1976-1977Eugene RevilleRon MeerJohn DavisAdam DzimianJohn Robinson
1977-1978Eugene RevilleRon MeerJohn DavisAdam DzimianJohn Robinson
1978-1979Eugene RevilleRon MeerJohn DavisAdam Dzimian
1979-1980Eugene RevilleRon MeerJohn DavisAdam Dzimian
1980-1981Eugene RevilleHenry KleeJohn DavisAdam Dzimian
1981-1982Eugene RevilleHenry KleeJohn DavisAdam Dzimian
1982-1983Eugene RevilleHenry KleeJohn DavisAdam Dzimian
1983-1984Eugene RevilleHenry KleeDeb LoweAdam Dzimian
1984-1985Eugene RevilleMarilyn WittmanJim ChristmannCrystal Boling
1985-1986Eugene RevilleMarilyn WittmanJim ChristmannJohn Vella
1986-1987Eugene RevilleMarilyn WittmanCalvin BaxterJohn Vella
1987-1988Eugene RevilleMarilyn WittmanConstance PaceDavid Greco
1988-1989Eugene RevilleMarilyn WittmanRobert BartonTim Shannon
1989-1990Albert Thompson*Marilyn WittmanRobert BartonTim Shannon
1990-1991Albert ThompsonMarilyn WittmanLouise KlierAndre Smith
1991-1992Albert ThompsonMarilyn WittmanLouise KlierAndre Smith
1992-1993Albert ThompsonMarilyn WittmanLouise KlierAndre Smith
1993-1994Albert ThompsonMarilyn WittmanLouise KlierAndre Smith
1994-1995Albert ThompsonMarilyn WittmanLouise KlierGerri Horton
1995-1996Albert ThompsonMarilyn WittmanDan ManleyGerri Horton
1996-1997Jim HarrisMarilyn WittmanDan ManleyGerri Horton
1997-1998Jim HarrisMarilyn WittmanJim GraczykGerri Horton
1998-1999Jim HarrisMarilyn WittmanJim GraczykLula Herring
1999-2000Jim HarrisMarilyn WittmanJulie HornLula Herring
2000-2001Marion CanedoMarilyn WittmanJulie HornLula HerringRobin Monahan
2001-2002Marion CanedoMarilyn WittmanJulie HornLula Herring
2002-2003Marion CanedoMarilyn WittmanJulie HornHerring/Muldrow
2003-2004Marion CanedoMarilyn WittmanJulie HornRandy Muldrow
2004-2005Yvonne Hargrave*Ramona ReynoldsJulie HornRandy MuldrowCraig Brodnicki
2005-2006James WilliamsRamona ReynoldsJulie HornRandy Muldrow
2006-2007James WilliamsRamona ReynoldsJulie HornRandy Muldrow
2007-2008James WilliamsRamona ReynoldsJulie HornMuldrow/Boatwright*Denise Luka
2008-2009James WilliamsRamona ReynoldsJulie HornBert StevensonDenise Luka
2009-2010James WilliamsDavid MauricioCarlos AlvarezBert StevensonTeena Jackson
2010-2011James WilliamsDavid MauricioCarlos AlvarezBert StevensonTeena Jackson
2011-2012Amber Dixon*David MauricioCarlos AlvarezBert StevensonTeena Jackson
2012-2013Pam BrownAlvarez*/Jackson*Dan BassBert StevensonJackson/Rittling*
2013-2014Pam BrownTerry RossDan BassBert StevensonCrispin/St. John
2014-2015Don Oglivie*Bert Stevenson*Martin LyongaLopez*/Villarroel
2015-2016Kriner CashBert StevensonMartin Lyonga
2016-2017Kriner CashBert Stevenson

*Denotes interim appointment

Notable alumni

Academics

Schedule

School 63, where selected Bennett students were housed while Bennett was renovated.
Period Number/Activity Beginning Bell End Bell
Breakfast8:008:15
Homeroom8:208:29
Period 18:349:14
Period 29:179:57
Period 310:0010:40
Period 410:4311:23
Period 511:2612:06
Period 612:0912:49
Period 712:521:32
Period 81:352:14
Period 92:172:57

References

  1. ↑ "Bennett High School Programs". Buffalo Public Schools Website. Buffalo Public Schools. Retrieved 10 September 2010.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Bennett High School Alumni Association. (2000). About Us. Retrieved October 17, 2010, from Bennett High School Alumni Association: http://www.bennettalumni.com/index.php?id=13
  3. ↑ Hammersley, M. (1993, January 10). Critics Call Bennett Principal Too Tough. The Buffalo News, p. A1.
  4. ↑ Buffalo Public Schools (2004, August 25). Meeting of the Board of Education: Administrative Appointments.
  5. ↑ http://www.p12.nysed.gov/repcrd2004/overview-analysis/140600010099.pdf
  6. ↑ http://www.au.org/media/church-and-state/archives/2004/04/prayer-services.html
  7. 1 2 3 Buffalo Public Schools (2009, July 8). Meeting of the Board of Education: Administrative Appointments.
  8. ↑ Fraternity sets annual banquet, dance for oct. 29. (1988, October 27). Buffalo Criterion. Retrieved from http://nyheritage.nnyln.net/utils/ajaxhelper?action=2&CISOROOT=/Criterion&CISOPTR=11971&DMSCALE=25&DMWIDTH=477&DMHEIGHT=537&DMX=492&DMY=737&DMTEXT=crystal boling&DMCLEAR=0,134,123,403
  9. ↑ Buffalo Public Schools (2002, November 6). Meeting of the Board of Education: Administrative Appointments Archived 2012-03-23 at the Wayback Machine..
  10. ↑ Buffalo Public Schools (2004, June 9). Meeting of the Board of Education: Elementary Principal Appointments Archived 2012-03-23 at the Wayback Machine..
  11. ↑ Buffalo Public Schools (2006, February 22). Meeting of the Board of Education: Elementary Principal Appointments.
  12. ↑ Buffalo Public Schools (2007, February 14). Meeting of the Board of Education: Administrative Appointments.
  13. ↑ Boatwright, W. (2010). William Boatwright - LinkedIn. Retrieved October 17, 2010, from Linkedin.com: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/william-boatwright/1a/a16/b77
  14. ↑ Buffalo Public Schools (2008, August 13). Meeting of the Board of Education: Administrative Appointments.
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