School Colors, Emblem, & Song

BLOOMINGTON
HIGH SCHOOL COLORS
The Purple and Gold colors of Bloomington High School were selected by the Class of
1890 as a tribute to a member of their class.
BLOOMINGTON
HIGH SCHOOL EMBLEM
The book and quill are symbolic of learning which is
the fundamental purpose of Bloomington High School.
The shield is a traditional symbol.
The Greek word "Aegis", meaning shield, was selected as
the name of the school publication.
The Aegis was first published on January 1, 1897.
The publication was to be the shield ‑ the guardian of the
interests of the school.
BLOOMINGTON
HIGH SCHOOL NICKNAME
The Purple Raiders
BLOOMINGTON
HIGH SCHOOL
CHEER SONG
Bloomington, we love thy name
We
will bring thee greater fame
We're
for you, yes, everyone
'Til
the victory is won
Rah!
Rah! Rah!
All for Bloomington, our cry,
All for B.H.S. or die.
Come stand as one and all your
praises sing
For Bloomington the echoes ring.