Brownell-Talbot School
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| Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School | |
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Independent | |
| Motto | "We are BT" |
| Established | September 17, 1863 |
| Headmaster | Kristi N. Gibbs |
| Grades | Preschool through grade 12 |
| Enrollment | 435 |
| Color(s) | Blue and gold |
| Team name | Raiders |
| Website | www.brownell.edu |
Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School is an
, United States. It serves students from preschool through grade 12.-
Brownell-Talbot College Preparatory School
History
In the mid-19th century, Omaha joined progressive cities that were establishing schools for girls' education. The
central Omaha location. It became co-educational in 1963, ending 100 years of boarding girls. In 1968, the school became independent, breaking official ties with the Episcopal Church. Today it is the oldest school in continuous operation in Nebraska.[5][6]
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The Brownell Talbot School Chapel
Notable alumni
- Edith Abbott, economist, social worker, educator, and author
- Mellona Moulton Butterfield, china painter and teacher
- Chris Ware, graphic novelist
- John Watson, chess master and author
See also
- History of Omaha
- Education in Omaha, Nebraska
References
- ^ Historical Sketch of Brownell Hall 1863-1914 by Fannie M. Clark Potter, Brownell Hall class of 1873
- ^ Historical Sketch of Brownell Hall 1863-1914 by Fannie M. Clark Potter, Brownell Hall class of 1873
- ^ Morton and Watkins. (1916) History of Nebraska. p 515.
- ^ Historical Sketch of Brownell Hall 1863-1914 by Fannie M. Clark Potter, Brownell Hall class of 1873
- ^ Morton and Watkins. (1916) p 515.
- ^ (1993). From Pony Express to Wireless: Brownell-Talbot College Preparatory School: 140 Years of History Archived 2008-09-07 at the Wayback Machine. Fall/Winter 1993-94 Brownell-Talbot Quarterly.
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