Bessemer Academy
Bessemer Academy is a private school in Bessemer, Alabama. It was founded in 1970 as a segregation academy. Their athletic teams are nicknamed the Rebels after confederate soldiers in the U.S. Civil War.[2] They compete in sports within the Alabama Independent School Association, which provides for competitions between the member schools. Like many segregation academies, they do not report statistics to the NCES.
| Bessemer Academy | |
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| Location | |
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| Coordinates | 33.3549°N 86.9919°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Founded | 1970[1] |
| Grades | PK-12 |
| Nickname | Rebels |
| Website | www |
Athletics
The school has won 3 AISA football championships, 2 AISA basketball championships, and 1 volleyball championship.[3]
References
- "History". 18 June 2012.
- Smith, Patrick. "The Rebel Made Me Do It: Mascots, Race, and the Lost Cause". Retrieved 5 May 2021.
- "Athletics". 18 June 2012.
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