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{{Infobox school
| name = The Barstow School
| name = The Barstow School
| image = [[File:The Barstow School.png|Logo of The Barstow School]]
| image = [[File:The Barstow School.png|Logo of The Barstow School]]
| motto = "To promote sound scholarship, and to give symmetrical development to mind, body and character."
| motto = "To promote sound scholarship, and to give symmetrical development to mind, body and character."
| streetaddress = 11511 [[State Line Road]]
| streetaddress = 11511 [[State Line Road]]
| city = [[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]
| city = [[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]
| state = [[Missouri]]
| state = [[Missouri]]
| country = United States
| country = United States
| coordinates = {{coord|38.9182|-94.6048|region:US-MO_type:edu|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates = {{coord|38.9182|-94.6048|region:US-MO_type:edu|display=inline,title}}
| type = [[Independent school|Independent]]
| type = [[Independent school|Independent]]
| established = 1884 (girls only), 1967 (Coed Educational)
| established = 1884 (girls only), 1967 (Coed Educational)
| ceeb = 261-605
| ceeb = 261-605
| head = Shane A. Foster
| head = Shane A. Foster
| faculty = 110 total
| faculty = 110 total
| ratio = 9.5:1
| ratio = 9.5:1
| campus_size = 40 Acres
| campus_size = 40 Acres
| song = ''Standards High''
| song = ''Standards High''
| athletics = 19 interscholastic, numerous club
| athletics = 19 interscholastic, numerous club
| athletics_conference = [[Crossroads Conference (XRC)]]
| athletics_conference = [[Crossroads Conference (XRC)]]
| mascot = Knight
| mascot = Knights
| SAT = Reading = 645; Math = 650
| SAT = Reading = 645; Math = 650
| ACT = Mean Score = 34
| ACT = Mean Score = 34
| head_name = Head of School
| head_name = Head of School
| campus = [[Suburb]]an
| campus = [[Suburb]]an
| enrollment = Approx. 720
| enrollment = Approx. 750
| colors = Green, White, and Black <br>{{Color box|darkGreen|border=darkgray}} {{Color box|White|border=darkgray}} {{Color box|black|border=darkgray}}
| colors = Green, black, white <br>{{Color box|Green|border=darkgray}} {{Color box|Black|border=darkgray}} {{Color box|White|border=darkgray}}
| homepage = {{URL|barstowschool.org}}
| homepage = {{URL|barstowschool.org}}
| tuition = $15,395-22,385
| tuition = $17,165 - $25,530
}}
}}
'''The Barstow School''' is a secular, [[coeducation]]al, [[independent school|independent]] [[university preparatory school|preparatory school]] in [[Kansas City, Missouri]], [[United States|USA]]. It was co-founded in 1884<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.barstowschool.org/page/about/at-a-glance|title=The Barstow School at a Glance|access-date=July 9, 2018}}</ref> by Mary Louise Barstow and Ada Brann.
'''The Barstow School''', previously called Miss Barstow’s School 1884<ref>{{cite web |title=Miss Barstow's School |url=https://kchistory.org/image/miss-barstows-school?solr_nav%5Bid%5D=96035f7edba38613215b&solr_nav%5Bpage%5D=2&solr_nav%5Boffset%5D=11 |website=kchistory.org |publisher=[[Kansas City Public Library]] |access-date=6 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230418042525/https://kchistory.org/image/miss-barstows-school?solr_nav%5Bid%5D=96035f7edba38613215b&solr_nav%5Bpage%5D=2&solr_nav%5Boffset%5D=11 |archive-date=April 18, 2023 |language=en-us |url-status=live}}</ref> known as oldest private school for girls in Kansas City, is a secular, [[coeducation]]al, [[independent school|independent]] [[university preparatory school|preparatory school]] in [[Kansas City, Missouri]], [[United States|USA]]. It was co-founded in 1884<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.barstowschool.org/page/about/at-a-glance|title=The Barstow School at a Glance|access-date=July 9, 2018}}</ref> by Mary Louise Barstow and Ada Brann.


The Barstow School enrolls about 720 students from preschool through grade 12.
The Barstow School enrolls 750 students from preschool through grade 12.


== History ==
== History ==
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In 2003, Barstow built a new lower school.
In 2003, Barstow built a new lower school.

In 2018, Barstow purchased a former [[Hy-Vee]] building,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Mará Rose |date=July 19, 2018 |title=Barstow, KC's oldest co-ed private school, is moving into Leawood |url=https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article215164360.html |access-date=12 January 2023 |website=The Kansas City Star}}</ref> opening the Dan and Cassidy Towriss IDEA Space in 2022.


== Athletics ==
== Athletics ==
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The athletic teams are known as the Barstow Knights, and the school colors are green, black and white. Starting with the 2010-2011 school year, the head coach for the Knights basketball team is [[Billy Thomas (basketball)|Billy Thomas]].
{{more citations needed|section|date=November 2018}}
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The athletic teams are known as the Barstow Knights, and the school colors are green, black and white. Starting with the 2010-2011 school year, the head coach for the Knights basketball team is [[Billy Thomas (basketball)|Billy Thomas]], a well known former [[Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball|KU]] player.


In the fall, teams are girls' tennis, boys' soccer, girls' volleyball, girls' golf, and girls' and boys' cross-country and boys' swimming. The girls' golf team participated in the State Golf Tournament October 18–19, 2010.
In the fall, teams are girls' tennis, boys' soccer, girls' volleyball, girls' golf, and girls' and boys' cross-country and boys' swimming. The girls' golf team participated in the state golf tournament in 2010.<ref name="athletics">{{cite web | title = Upper School Athletics | url =https://www.barstowschool.org/student-life/athletics/upper-school-athletics | format =English | access-date =2024-05-10}}</ref>


Winter sports at Barstow are girls' basketball, boys' basketball, girls' swimming, cheerleading, and the "Knight Starz" (sic) dance team. The Knights cheerleading squad has won the class 2 State Cheerleading Competition twice, in 2005 and 2007.<ref>[http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=KC&p_theme=kc&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=10E3BFB6330B4E78&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM "Barstow team tops in cheers"], ''[[Kansas City Star]]'', November 30, 2005. Accessed November 27, 2007.</ref> The Knight Starz dance team took home a 3rd place finish at the 2009 state dance competition.
Winter sports at Barstow include girls' basketball, boys' basketball, girls' swimming, cheerleading, and the "Knight Starz" dance team. The Knights cheerleading squad has won the class 2 State Cheerleading Competition twice, in 2005 and 2007.<ref>[http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=KC&p_theme=kc&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=10E3BFB6330B4E78&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM "Barstow team tops in cheers"], ''[[Kansas City Star]]'', November 30, 2005. Accessed November 27, 2007.</ref> The Knight Starz dance team took home a 3rd place finish at the 2009 state dance competition.<ref name=athletics/>


In the spring, teams are boys' tennis, boys' baseball, girls' soccer, boys' golf, girls' softball, and boys' and girls' track and field. The boys' baseball team placed second in state in the 2007-2008 season.{{citation needed|date=November 2018}}
In the spring, teams are boys' tennis, boys' baseball, girls' soccer, boys' golf, girls' softball, and boys' and girls' track and field. The boys' baseball team placed second in state in the 2007-2008 season.<ref name=athletics/>


In spring 2010, Barstow's Academic Team won the Missouri Class 2 State Championship. All four team members earned All-District Honors and three members earned All-State honors. Also in spring 2010, the varsity girls' soccer team advanced to the Class 1 State Tournament for the first time in school history.{{citation needed|date=November 2018}}
In spring 2010, Barstow's Academic Team won the Missouri Class 2 State Championship. All four team members earned All-District Honors and three members earned All-State honors. Also in spring 2010, the varsity girls' soccer team advanced to the Class 1 State Tournament for the first time in school history.<ref name=athletics/>


In the spring of 2014, the Barstow boys golf team captured its first Class 2 State Title. The team went back to back by winning again in 2015, with three players earning All-State honors. Head coach Joe Taylor was named Missouri Class 2 Golf Coach of the Year both title winning years. Taylor also currently holds a Class 2 record by attending the state tournament, with team or an individual, every year he has coached the Knights. In 2016, the team extended its five year run as District Champions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.barstowschool.org/page/News-Detail?pk=821000&fromId=172989|title=Golf are District Champions|date=2016-05-05|website=Barstow School|access-date=2016-05-30}}</ref>
In the spring of 2014, the Barstow boys golf team captured its first Class 2 state title. The team went back to back by winning again in 2015, with three players earning All-State honors.<ref name=athletics/> Head coach Joe Taylor was named Missouri Class 2 Golf Coach of the Year both years. In 2016, the team extended its five year run as district champions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.barstowschool.org/page/News-Detail?pk=821000&fromId=172989|title=Golf are District Champions|date=2016-05-05|website=Barstow School|access-date=2016-05-30}}</ref>


=== Sports===
=== Sports===
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*[[Eldar Djangirov]], jazz pianist
*[[Eldar Djangirov]], jazz pianist
*[[Josh Earnest]], White House Press Secretary for the Obama Administration, 2014
*[[Josh Earnest]], White House Press Secretary for the Obama Administration, 2014
*[[Jacob Gilyard]], basketball player for the [[Richmond Spiders men's basketball|Richmond Spiders]]
*[[Jacob Gilyard]], basketball player for the [[Memphis Grizzlies]]
*[[Jean Harlow]], [[film]] [[actress]] and top [[sex symbol]] of the 1930s, known as the Platinum Blonde<ref>[http://www.classicmoviefavorites.com/harlow/faq.html Jean Harlow Biographical Info], accessed November 20, 2006</ref>
*[[Jean Harlow]], [[film]] [[actress]] and top [[sex symbol]] of the 1930s, known as the Platinum Blonde<ref>[http://www.classicmoviefavorites.com/harlow/faq.html Jean Harlow Biographical Info], accessed November 20, 2006</ref>
*[[Jessica Krug]], American historian, author, and activist<ref>Nozicka, Luke. "Professor from Kansas City who posed as Black resigns from George Washington University." ''Kansas City Star, The (MO)'', September 9, 2020. ''NewsBank: Access World News''. https://infoweb-newsbank-com.dartmouth.idm.oclc.org/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/17D67E5633A924B8.</ref>
*[[Jessica Krug]], American historian, author, and activist<ref>Nozicka, Luke. "Professor from Kansas City who posed as Black resigns from George Washington University." ''Kansas City Star, The (MO)'', September 9, 2020. ''NewsBank: Access World News''. https://infoweb-newsbank-com.dartmouth.idm.oclc.org/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/17D67E5633A924B8.</ref>
*[[Brian Loftin]], former [[Major League Soccer]] Player for the [[Tampa Bay Mutiny]] and former commissioner of the [[Xtreme Soccer League]].<ref>"KC's finest." ''Kansas City Star, The (MO)'', April 14, 2004: D6. ''NewsBank: Access World News''. https://infoweb-newsbank-com.dartmouth.idm.oclc.org/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/101FA1B49615CA77.</ref>
*[[Brian Loftin]], former [[Major League Soccer]] Player for the [[Tampa Bay Mutiny]] and former commissioner of the [[Xtreme Soccer League]].<ref>"KC's finest." ''Kansas City Star, The (MO)'', April 14, 2004: D6. ''NewsBank: Access World News''. https://infoweb-newsbank-com.dartmouth.idm.oclc.org/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/101FA1B49615CA77.</ref>
*[[Quinton Lucas]], [[University of Kansas]] law professor who was [[2019 Kansas City mayoral election|elected Mayor of Kansas City in 2019]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.barstowschool.org/page/alumni-old/alumni-in-residence|title=Alumni in Residence The Barstow School|website=www.barstowschool.org|access-date=2019-02-07}}</ref>
*[[Quinton Lucas]], [[University of Kansas]] law professor who was [[2019 Kansas City mayoral election|elected Mayor of Kansas City in 2019]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.barstowschool.org/page/alumni-old/alumni-in-residence|title=Alumni in Residence The Barstow School|website=www.barstowschool.org|access-date=2019-02-07}}</ref>
*[[Michael MacCambridge]], author, journalist, TV commentator, and editorial coordinator of the [[Kansas City Chiefs|Chiefs]]’ Hall of Honor.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kansascity.com/article239563228.html|title=Why we love the Chiefs: Famous Kansas Citians share their passion|last=|first=|date=|website=Kansas City Star|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=January 28, 2020}}</ref>
*[[Michael MacCambridge]], author, journalist, TV commentator, and editorial coordinator of the [[Kansas City Chiefs|Chiefs]]’ Hall of Honor.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kansascity.com/article239563228.html|title=Why we love the Chiefs: Famous Kansas Citians share their passion|last=|first=|date=|website=Kansas City Star|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=January 28, 2020}}</ref>
*[[Jamie Metzl]], politician and national security expert
*[[Jamie Metzl]], politician and national security expert
*[[Margot Peet]], artist
*[[Margot Peet]], artist
*[[Marc Solomon]], gay rights activist, national director of [[Freedom to Marry]], and author<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.barstowschool.org/page/News-Detail?pk=747626&fromId=171582|title=Interview with Marc Solomon '85|date=2015-01-26|website=Barstow School|access-date=2016-05-30}}</ref>
*[[Marc Solomon]], gay rights activist, national director of [[Freedom to Marry]], and author<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.barstowschool.org/page/News-Detail?pk=747626&fromId=171582|title=Interview with Marc Solomon '85|date=2015-01-26|website=Barstow School|access-date=2016-05-30}}</ref>
*[[Bess Truman]], the wife of [[Harry S Truman]] and [[First Lady of the United States]] from 1945 to 1953.<ref>[http://www.britannica.com/presidents/article-9100104 Bess Truman] from [[Encyclopædia Britannica]], accessed November 20, 2006</ref>
*[[Bess Truman]], wife of [[Harry S Truman]] and [[First Lady of the United States]] from 1945 to 1953.<ref>[http://www.britannica.com/presidents/article-9100104 Bess Truman] from [[Encyclopædia Britannica]], accessed November 20, 2006</ref>
*[[Nick Wright (sports personality)]]
*[[Nick Wright (sportscaster)|Nick Wright]], sports personality


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==References==
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The Barstow School
Logo of The Barstow School
Address
Map
11511 State Line Road

Kansas City
,
Missouri

United States
Coordinates38°55′06″N 94°36′17″W / 38.9182°N 94.6048°W / 38.9182; -94.6048
Information
TypeIndependent
Motto"To promote sound scholarship, and to give symmetrical development to mind, body and character."
Established1884 (girls only), 1967 (Coed Educational)
CEEB code261-605
Head of SchoolShane A. Foster
Faculty110 total
EnrollmentApprox. 750
Student to teacher ratio9.5:1
CampusSuburban
Campus size40 Acres
Color(s)Green, black, white
     
SongStandards High
Athletics19 interscholastic, numerous club
Athletics conferenceCrossroads Conference (XRC)
MascotKnights
Tuition$17,165 - $25,530
Websitebarstowschool.org

The Barstow School, previously called Miss Barstow’s School 1884[1] known as oldest private school for girls in Kansas City, is a secular, coeducational, independent preparatory school in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. It was co-founded in 1884[2] by Mary Louise Barstow and Ada Brann.

The Barstow School enrolls 750 students from preschool through grade 12.

History

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Mary Louise Barstow and Ada Brann, both graduates of Wellesley College, came to Kansas City in 1884, responding to the need to establish a local school comparable to the outstanding independent schools on the East Coast. With the support of several notable families in the rapidly growing city, they founded the Barstow School at 12th Street and Broadway on Quality Hill in Downtown Kansas City.

As both the school and the city grew and prospered, the school moved several times: first to near Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral on Quality Hill, then to 40th Street and Westport Avenue, then to 4950 Cherry Street in the Brookside neighborhood, and finally in 1962 to 115th Street and State Line Road, a location then on the far outskirts of the city but today well within Kansas City's suburban sprawl. Although originally coeducational, in 1924 Barstow became an all-girls school except at the preschool level. The school resumed coeducation when it moved to its current location.

In 1960, boys were admitted to the first grade, and Barstow became coeducational one grade and one year at a time, until its first coed graduating class in 1972. Although its class sizes often were under ten, Barstow had two famous alumnae during its early days: movie star Jean Harlow and First Lady Bess Truman.

In 2003, Barstow built a new lower school.

In 2018, Barstow purchased a former Hy-Vee building,[3] opening the Dan and Cassidy Towriss IDEA Space in 2022.

Athletics

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The athletic teams are known as the Barstow Knights, and the school colors are green, black and white. Starting with the 2010-2011 school year, the head coach for the Knights basketball team is Billy Thomas.

In the fall, teams are girls' tennis, boys' soccer, girls' volleyball, girls' golf, and girls' and boys' cross-country and boys' swimming. The girls' golf team participated in the state golf tournament in 2010.[4]

Winter sports at Barstow include girls' basketball, boys' basketball, girls' swimming, cheerleading, and the "Knight Starz" dance team. The Knights cheerleading squad has won the class 2 State Cheerleading Competition twice, in 2005 and 2007.[5] The Knight Starz dance team took home a 3rd place finish at the 2009 state dance competition.[4]

In the spring, teams are boys' tennis, boys' baseball, girls' soccer, boys' golf, girls' softball, and boys' and girls' track and field. The boys' baseball team placed second in state in the 2007-2008 season.[4]

In spring 2010, Barstow's Academic Team won the Missouri Class 2 State Championship. All four team members earned All-District Honors and three members earned All-State honors. Also in spring 2010, the varsity girls' soccer team advanced to the Class 1 State Tournament for the first time in school history.[4]

In the spring of 2014, the Barstow boys golf team captured its first Class 2 state title. The team went back to back by winning again in 2015, with three players earning All-State honors.[4] Head coach Joe Taylor was named Missouri Class 2 Golf Coach of the Year both years. In 2016, the team extended its five year run as district champions.[6]

Sports

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For boys, Barstow offers:[7]

Fall Winter Spring
Cross Country (6/7/8, V) Basketball (6, 7/8, JV, V) Baseball (V)
Soccer (6/7/8, JV, V) Cheerleading (V) Golf (V)
Volleyball (6, 7/8) Dance Team (V) Tennis (6/7/8, JV, V)
Track and Field (V)

For girls, Barstow offers:

Fall Winter Spring
Cross Country (6/7/8, V) Basketball (6/7/8, JV, V) Soccer (6/7/8, V)
Golf (V) Swimming (V) Track and Field (V)
Tennis (6/7/8, JV, V) Cheerleading (V)
Volleyball (6, 7/8/, JV, V) Dance Team (V)

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ "Miss Barstow's School". kchistory.org. Kansas City Public Library. Archived from the original on April 18, 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  2. ^ "The Barstow School at a Glance". Retrieved July 9, 2018.
  3. ^ Williams, Mará Rose (July 19, 2018). "Barstow, KC's oldest co-ed private school, is moving into Leawood". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
  4. ^ a b c d e "Upper School Athletics" (English). Retrieved 2024-05-10.
  5. ^ "Barstow team tops in cheers", Kansas City Star, November 30, 2005. Accessed November 27, 2007.
  6. ^ "Golf are District Champions". Barstow School. 2016-05-05. Retrieved 2016-05-30.
  7. ^ "Athletics The Barstow School". www.barstowschool.org. Retrieved 2016-05-28.
  8. ^ Jean Harlow Biographical Info, accessed November 20, 2006
  9. ^ Nozicka, Luke. "Professor from Kansas City who posed as Black resigns from George Washington University." Kansas City Star, The (MO), September 9, 2020. NewsBank: Access World News. https://infoweb-newsbank-com.dartmouth.idm.oclc.org/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/17D67E5633A924B8.
  10. ^ "KC's finest." Kansas City Star, The (MO), April 14, 2004: D6. NewsBank: Access World News. https://infoweb-newsbank-com.dartmouth.idm.oclc.org/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/101FA1B49615CA77.
  11. ^ "Alumni in Residence The Barstow School". www.barstowschool.org. Retrieved 2019-02-07.
  12. ^ "Why we love the Chiefs: Famous Kansas Citians share their passion". Kansas City Star. Retrieved January 28, 2020.
  13. ^ "Interview with Marc Solomon '85". Barstow School. 2015-01-26. Retrieved 2016-05-30.
  14. ^ Bess Truman from Encyclopædia Britannica, accessed November 20, 2006
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