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History

Belaire was founded in 1974. The first principal of Belaire High School was Thomas Holliman. A group of students from all over the Baton Rouge community helped define the school colors (burnt orange, royal blue, and white), and the school mascot. Today, they are still known to be the Belaire Bengals. The first school year started in August 1974 and "Bengal Land" was born. Throughout the course of the school year, numerous events are held in honor of the Bengal and its Indian background. Events such as the festival of Dwali or "Festival of Light", and school fixtures such as the Bengal Lancer Band, ''The Kannada Review'' (school newspaper), ''The Veda'' (school yearbook) all are representative of the school's pride and heritage. Belaire High School.

Communities served

elaire serves sections of Baton Rouge and the

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Feeder patterns

The following elementary schools feed into Belaire:http://www.ebrschools.org/eduWEB1/1000437/docs/att_feeder_patterns_07_08.pdf
* Glen Oaks Park * Greenbrier * La Belle Aire * Lanier * Park Forest * Riveroaks * Villa del Rey * Broadmoor (partial) * Howell Park (partial) * Sharon Hills (partial) * Twin Oaks (partial) * Red Oaks The following middle schools feed into Belaire: * Broadmoor * Park Forest * Southeast * Glen Oaks (partial) * Sherwood Middle

Athletics

Belaire High athletics competes in the LHSAA.

Notable alumni

* Brad Davis - college football coach * Robert Ellis - MLB pitcher *

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References

External links

Belaire High School Web Site

Belaire High School Class of 1983 Web Site
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