History In September of 1964, Bayside High School opened its
doors for the very first time to students in the 8th, 9th, and 10th
grades, even though the building was still not finished. There were
still no doors in the front of the building! Shortly after the
opening of the school, a hurricane removed the roof of the 100
hallway. Despite the building setbacks of the first few years of
existence, the Marlin family pulled together to create a school
full of rich history and tradition.
Traditions such as the Homecoming Parade and the Mr. Bayside
Pageant have been essential parts of Bayside’s Heritage. The
Homecoming Parade has seen many changes and innovations over the
years, but Bayside remains one of the few schools in the
district that continues the tradition of a community parade.
Three years ago, the Homecoming Game was moved from Friday night to
Saturday afternoon in order to encourage more community members and
alumni to come out for the game. The Mr. Bayside Pageant first
began 26 years ago and is still one of the Bayside Student
Cooperative Association’s main events. Other staples in Bayside’s
heritage include Powder Puff Football, Bayside High School
Leadership Workshop, and many other events that students and
the
community look forward to each year. Bayside High School is also
the proud home of the Health Sciences Academy, which is now in its
thirteenth year of operation. This academy is open to all students
who may be considering a career in the medical field, or any
student with an interest in medicine. Alma Mater
We sing to thee, O Bayside We lift our voices high Our banner
gold and scarlet We’ll raise up to the sky Your halls which now
surround us May dim and fade away The years will pass But in our
hearts You’ll ever stay We pledge to thee, O Bayside Our love
forever true O cherished Alma Mater Our loyalty to you Your vision
helps to guide us Wherever we may be Your mem’ry lives forever In
our praise to thee
Fight song Marlins of Bayside are here to stay No other team
will push us away We can’t hide our Bayside Pride Because Marlins
will always GO! GO! GO! We are determined and dignified We won’t be
conquered our heads held high Scarlet Red and Yellow Fly Because
Bayside will always GO! GO! GO!
Did you know
● The first graduating class from Bayside High School was in
1967. ● There was no Homecoming King (only a Queen) until the fall
of 1985. ● Bayside has won 12 state titles in Forensics, Baseball,
Softball, Girls Basketball, Boys Indoor Track, Boys Basketball, and
Girls Outdoor Track. ● The Health Sciences Academy was brought to
Bayside in 2002. ● In 1989, the Drama Department combined with the
Kempsville Drama Department to put on a production of “Guys and
Dolls”. ● Bayside hosted the State SCA convention in 1967. ● In
1977, the first marquee was blown to the ground. In 1983, a new
marquee was purchased. Then again, in 2003 a new marquee was
purchased. Just this year, Bayside purchased a digital and
full-color marquee and was the first school in the district to have
one. ● Graduation was held in the outside stadium until 1981 when
it was moved to the Pavilion (now known as the Convention
Center).
administration Mr. James D. Miller, Principal Dr. Bermina
Nickerson, Assistant Principal Dr. Robin Reese, Assistant Principal
Mr. Kenneth Vaughn, Assistant Principal Mr. Michael Nelson,
Assistant Principal Ms. Lisa Corprew, Student Activities
Coordinator
sca Adviser Mrs. Ashley Morris Williamson Officers Shaina
Moondra – President Taylor Lavin – Vice President Schyler McDonnell
– Secretary Jalina Sabado - Treasurer
Class of 2016 Adviser Mr. Brian Vannoy Off icers Jordan Robinson
– President Tr in i t i Gadsden – Vice President Lei lani N ieves –
Secretary Me l issa Webb - Treasurer
Class of 2017 Adviser Ms. Bri ttany Pirt le Off icers Jada
Copeland – President Ahr ie l Leavel l – Vice President Sade
Borders – Secretary Nia Donowa - Treasurer
Class of 2018 Adviser Tat iana Kasyanik Off icers Abby Ramsay –
President Z ion C lark – Vice President Kate lyn Fi lk ins –
Secretary Kaiya Lacompte - Treasurer
Bayside High School
