About Brooke High School

Brooke High School first opened its doors in 1969, after three (3) years of construction. At a cost of $6,653,130, Brooke was formed from the consolidation of Wellsburg High School, Follansbee High School, and Bethany High School. Homer S. Bodley, Brooke's first principal, stated that the theme of the school throughout the planning was "design for opportunity". Mr. Bodley stated, "We have tried to retain the benefits of a little school, yet offer the advantages of a larger institution." An important feature to Brooke's design was the placement of the library; the library is central to the school and easily accessible for all students.

Another outstanding feature is the on-site industial arts center (now known as the Career Technical Education). This vocational center was first designed with three (3) industrial labs; however, it now contains over six (6) labs with varying purposes. Having an on-site vocational center enables all students to take skill orientated classes within the school building, rather than having to be transported to an off-site career technical center.

Brooke High School's official colors are Forest Green and Old Gold. The school's nickname is the Bruins. The student body was consulted on the nickname, and by a majority vote of 67 precent, Bruins was selected as the nickname. Other considerations were The Big Green, Golden Eagles, Bengals, Briagadiers, Buccaneers, Golden Rams, Golddiggers, and the Packers. During the first year of operation, many traditions were formed: The Babbling Brooke School Newspaper, CrossRoads Yearbook, Talent Show, Spring Musical, Alma Mater, and Fight Song.