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which has a Lasallian tradition.

History

In 1963, Christian Brothers accepted Jesse Turner, Jr., making CBHS the first racially integrated high school in Memphis, public or private. Turner graduated as co-salutatorian in 1967.

Notable alumni

* Pete Carney – musician * Ray Crone –

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pitcher * Zach Curlin – basketball and football coach for the

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References

External links

Christian Brothers High School, Memphis, TNTennessee Secondary School Athletics Association
{{Single-gender schools in Tennessee 1871 establishments in Tennessee Boys' schools in Tennessee Catholic secondary schools in Tennessee Christian Brothers University Educational institutions established in 1871 Lasallian schools in the United States Roman Catholic Diocese of Memphis Preparatory schools in Tennessee Schools in Memphis, Tennessee