BMHS History
"Saint Croix" means this in French, the neighborhood in Le Mans where the order that founded BMHS had its birth.
What is Holy Cross?
You'll have totally struck out if you forget the name of our Math department chair, who has been at BMHS since 1989.
Who is Mrs. Diehlmann?
Head to the CITE Lab for a lesson in this, taught by Ms. Judith Nelson.
What is Robotics?
This is the song we sing after on-campus masses, and is the last thing graduates sing before leaving graduation as alumni.
What is the alma mater?
Mr. Sunday moderates this, an academic trivia club designed to practice answering questions on a wide variety of subjects in a competitive setting.
After Hurricane Katrina in 2005, BMHS hosted students from our sister school, Holy Cross High School in this city at the mouth of the Mississippi river.
What is New Orleans?
Since 1991, she has helped Campus Ministers tally service hours for every student at BMHS.
Who is Ms. Herndon?
Is it Science? Is it Social Studies? Ms. Percilla Wills teaches this study of the human mind.
What is Psychology?
"Hail to the our MacNamara, ______ and ______ through thee..."
What is "Faith" and "Strength"?
Ms. Steeger leads this group, with reading and discussions on current news in environment justice issues and outdoor activities like gardening.
What is the Science and Ecology Explorers Club?
BMHS was founded in 1964, the same year this car was introduced.
What is the Ford Mustang?
Sing it loud and sing it proud - she's taught at BMHS since 1994!
Who is Ms. Sutton?
Ms. Brenda Stephens teaches this class with bows and arrows: "______ and Target Games".
What is Archery?
"...education, celebration, life's ______ ______, Alma Mater, strong and free..."
What is "great dignity"?
This is a leadership and service group that is part of the National Camp Fire Movement - led by Ms. Pezzuto, and one of the busiest service groups at BMHS.
What is Teens in Action?
The BMHS Alumni went on to play in the NFL for the Buccaneers, Dolphins, Falcons, Lions, and in the Super Bowl with the Rams.
Who is Tyoka Jackson?
Name one of the two teachers who teach in Holy Cross Hall who have been at McNamara at least 20 years.
Who are Ms. Heneghan and Mrs. Cunningham?
This isn't a class in some school, but every school has it. Mr. Fredericks makes sure each student gets one of these for the memories.
BMHS's Fight song is officially titled the "______ and ______ Fight Song"
What is Maroon and Gold?
A new club at BMHS this year, Ms. Dreher moderates students exploring real-life murders and robberies, and investigating the theories behind them.
What is the True Crime Club?
Holy Cross Hall at BMHS (where Campus Ministry, and Art and Theology classsrooms are now located) was originally built for this purpose.
What is the Brother's residence?
Stop by this Theology teacher's room after school and you might hear some classic country music. He's been here since 1999.
Who is Mr. Monahan?
This class works with students in the St. Andre program: "Introduction to ______ ______."
What is Special Education?
From the BMHS Fight Song: "Maroon & Gold go charging through, Fight on you Mustangs ______ and ______."
What is "Brave and True"?
Mr. Gallagher moderates this club that in the past has gone skiing and snowboarding, rock climbing, and hiking.
What is the Adventure Club?