Bethel High School (Oklahoma)

Bethel High School is a high school located in Bethel Acres, in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It serves approximately 400 students and is part of the Bethel School District.[1]

History

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Bethel Acres was opened to non-Indian settlers during the Land Run of 1891.[2] Early settlers set up the school district; classes were held in a brush arbor until a wood-frame building was erected at the corner of Clear Pond and Bethel roads.[2]

Sports

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Bethel High School is mainly Class 3A. The slowpitch team is 5A. The school's mascot is the Wildcats and school colors are blue, gold, and white.

References

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  1. ^ Bethel High School, Education.com (accessed June 9, 2010).
  2. ^ a b Wilson, Linda D., Bethel Acres Archived July 18, 2010, at the Wayback Machine, Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture Archived May 31, 2010, at the Wayback Machine (accessed June 9, 2010).
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