BEARDEN HIGH SCHOOL
FOUNDATION
BEARDEN HIGH SCHOOL
FOUNDATION
Attention BHS Alumni!
Watch for information coming in the mail on the new
Bearden Alumni Directory
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BHS Foundation has partnered with Publishing Concepts (PCI) to update our alumni database. A huge part of this process involves YOU. In the coming days you will receive communication from BHSF, through PCI.
The BHS alumni family has grown and it is time for us to update and publish a new alumni directory.
This summer you will start receiving communication from PCI. The communication will include a postcard mailing, email, and possibly a phone call. The purpose of the communication is to verify and update your contact information. During this process you will have the option to opt out, but we encourage everyone to participate so we can accurately update our alumni information.
If you have any questions about this directory project, you can contact
PCI directly at the phone number listed on the postcard you will receive.
Thank you in advance for your support and participation.
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Don’t forget
your old school,
Bulldogs!
There are nearly 20,000 Bearden graduates and together they can make a significant difference in the current and future education of Bearden students. Many alumni have participated in Foundation fundraising events. Several have made significant contributions to the school in the form of scholarships, sponsorships, or contributions directed to facilities improvements. Some of these donations have honored former teachers, coaches, classmates or family members. The gifts from alumni have been invaluable in the Foundation’s efforts to support Bearden High School. Any and all donations are appreciated!
Nancy Barger named
Bearden Alumnus of the Year
Nancy Barger, was named Alumnus of the Year for 2022 at the BHS High School graduation ceremonies in Spring.
Nancy graduated from Auburn in 2001 with a Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management and Operations. She was a corporate pilot until 2008, when she opened the Pavilion at Hunter Valley Farm.
She is now an Adjunct Professor and Industry Expert at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville teaching advanced event planning and design. In addition, she is the proud owner of Barger Concepts, Swank Floral, and Tallulah’s.
This Bearden alumna is a 2018 graduate of Leadership Knoxville, a two-time chair of the Go Red for Women campaign for the American Heart Association, and a member of our own Foundation board. She and her husband share four children and two dogs–including an English bulldog named Brisket! Truly, a bulldog for life.
2022
Nancy Barger
Annual Award
Alumni of the Year
The Alumnus of the Year award reflects the good deeds of individuals who have made significant contributions to Bearden High School. The award was established by the Foundation and former Bearden High School Principal Dr. John Bartlett in 2010.
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Year Winner Class
2021 Darren Welch 2002 2020 Beverly Anderson 1980
2019 Buddy Pelot 1982
2018 Dr. David Harris 1972
2017 Tim Burchett 1982
2016 Amy Shipley-Moskal 1979
2015 Doug Harris 1978
2014 Jack Tate 1978
2013 Bert Bertelkamp 1976
2012 Buddy Heins 1978
2011 Dennis Hwang 1997
2010 Jim Bruner 1967
Planning a
Class Reunion?
Contact Alumni Coordinator Buddy Heins at bheins@meritconstruction.com He can provide reunion coordinators with a class roster and help share links to class websites.
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