Grand Blanc High School

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**Grand Blanc High School** (**GBHS**) is a public high school in Grand Blanc, Michigan, in the United States. It is managed by Grand Blanc Community Schools.

## Demographics

The demographic breakdown of the 2518 students enrolled for the 2021–2022 school year is as follows:

**Enrollment by Grade:**

* 9th Grade - 713 (28.3%)
* 10th Grade - 628 (24.9%)
* 11th Grade - 571 (22.7%)
* 12th Grade - 606 (24.1%)

**Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity:**

* Native American/Alaskan Native – 3 (0.1%)
* Asian – 94 (3.7%)
* Black – 462 (18.4%)
* Hispanic – 131 (5.2%)
* Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander - 2 (0.1%)
* White – 1650 (65.5%)
* Multiracial – 176 (7%)

**Enrollment by Gender:**

* Male – 1255 (49.8%)
* Female – 1263 (50.2%)

## Athletics

The following sports are offered at Grand Blanc:

* Baseball (boys) . state champs in 2021
* Basketball (girls & boys) boys state champs in 2021
* Bowling (girls & boys)
* Competitive cheer (girls)
* Cross country (girls & boys)
	+ Boys state champion – 1977, 1979
* Football (boys)
* Golf (girls & boys)
	+ Boys state champion – 2004, 2008
	+ Girls state champion – 1985, 1988, 1991, 2000, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
* Ice Hockey (boys)
* Lacrosse (girls & boys)
* Skiing (girls & boys)
* Soccer (girls & boys)
* Softball (girls)
* Swim & dive (girls & boys)
* Tennis (girls & boys)
* Track & field (girls & boys)
* Volleyball (girls)
* Wrestling (boys)

Most teams participate in the Saginaw Valley League as of 2018.

## Extracurricular activities

Grand Blanc High School includes six bands: Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, Pep Band, and Jazz Band. There are also four orchestras: Concert Orchestra, Advanced Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, and Orchestra Pit.

Grand Blanc High School's FRC team the "EngiNERDs" (Team 2337) qualified for the FIRST Championship in Houston, Texas in the 2023 season. They were defeated in the finals of the Galileo Division.

The Grand Blanc High School Quiz Bowl team competes in Michigan Quiz Bowl as part of the NAQT.

## Notable alumni

* Andrew Caldwell – actor
* Zach Carroll - professional soccer player
* Ty Dellandrea – ice hockey player
* Geena Gall – Olympic mid-distance runner
* Mark Ingram II – NFL running back
* Rob Paulsen - voice actor and singer
* Evan Peters – actor
* Carson Dach - NFL Long Snapper
* Gabe Martin - NFL Linebacker
* Bob Suci - NFL Defensive Back
* Dennis Busby - NHL Draft Pick
* Grant Fisher - Olympic Distance Runner

## References

1. ↑ https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school\_detail.asp?Search=1&SchoolID=261635005272&ID=261635005272
2. ↑ MHSAA > Schools. *mhsaa.com*.
3. ↑ Boys Cross Country Team Champions 1978–2014. MHSAA.
4. ↑ Boys Golf Team Champions 1925–2013. MHSAA.
5. ↑ Girls Golf Team Champions 1973–2014. MHSAA.
6. ↑ https://www.mhsaa.com/sports/boysgolf/teamchampions.aspx
7. ↑ GBHS Instrumental Music - About our Program (en-US).
8. ↑ 2023 Galileo Division (en) (2023-04-19).
9. ↑ NAQT | Grand Blanc High School | Results (en).
10. ↑ Grand Blanc-bred actor goes to "College". *MLive.com* (August 21, 2008).
11. ↑ First Round NHL Draft Pick: Flint Firebirds' Ty Dellandrea Selected by Dallas Stars 13th Overall (June 22, 2018). “He achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average (GPA) at Grand Blanc High School in Michigan during his senior year”
12. ↑ Geena Gall's Olympic run brought pride, excitement to hometown of Grand Blanc. *MLive.com* (August 10, 2012).
13. ↑ 4 o'clock fodder: Mark Ingram's hometown wants to permanently honor Alabama RB. *AL.com* (January 26, 2010).
14. ↑ Rob Paulsen of Grand Blanc voicing holiday special (December 5, 2008).
15. ↑ Young Grand Blanc Township actor Evan Peters finds full-time acting work. *mlive.com*.
16. ↑ Dach snaps 'em, & not much else. *recordonline.com*.
17. ↑ Former Grand Blanc star Gabe Martin cracks Arizona Cardinals' 53-man roster. *mlive.com* (September 5, 2016).
18. ↑ Legend of former Michigan State, AFL player Bob Suci still lives on after death. *mlive.com* (December 30, 2015).
19. ↑ Two Flint Firebirds Selected in 2018 NHL Draft. *mlive.com* (June 24, 2018).