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Proud Bearcat moment at War Memorial Park!

Long Beach High School CTE students put their skills to work this week, installing a new flagpole for the City of Long Beach. Under the guidance of their dedicated instructors, these students planned, prepared, and completed the installation—adding a meaningful and beautiful enhancement to one of our community’s most treasured spaces.Superintendent Dr. Talia Lock praised the students’ efforts, sharing: “Our CTE students continue to show what it means to serve with pride and purpose. Their craftsmanship and willingness to support our city reflect the very best of Long Beach. We are incredibly proud of the work they’ve done to help beautify War Memorial Park.”Thank you to our talented students, their instructors, and the City of Long Beach for this partnership that highlights the power of hands‑on learning and community service.Bearcats make a difference—on campus and beyond.
Proud Bearcat moment at War Memorial Park!

Long Beach High School CTE students put their skills to work this week, installing a new flagpole for the City of Long Beach. Under the guidance of their dedicated instructors, these students planned, prepared, and completed the installation—adding a meaningful and beautiful enhancement to one of our community’s most treasured spaces.Superintendent Dr. Talia Lock praised the students’ efforts, sharing: “Our CTE students continue to show what it means to serve with pride and purpose. Their craftsmanship and willingness to support our city reflect the very best of Long Beach. We are incredibly proud of the work they’ve done to help beautify War Memorial Park.”Thank you to our talented students, their instructors, and the City of Long Beach for this partnership that highlights the power of hands‑on learning and community service.Bearcats make a difference—on campus and beyond.
Meet Mr. Brierton
Tim Brierton is the Carpentry and Construction instructor and a transplant to Mississippi.
Raised in Abilene, Kansas, he graduated with his Bachelor of Construction Technology from the
Kansas Technology Center at Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas. Tim juggled
sports and academics while at Pitt State and played running back for the Gorillas during his
college career. After graduating Tim was an estimator and Superintendent with Crossland
Construction Company. He opened his own residential construction company in 2002
specializing in custom insulated concrete homes. He and his wife, Heather moved their family
construction company to the coast in 2006. They have 4 children, twin twenty-two-year-old
sons, Blaize and Blayne, a nineteen-year-old daughter, Brooklyn and a three-year old daughter,
EllaGrace. Tim chose to take this opportunity to help shape the next generation in construction.