1985. The boys' basketball team won the school's first WPIAL championship in 1989 and was led by esteemed coach William "Red" Ryan. 1990s Issues such as drunk driving, brought about the creation of a SADD group in the 1990s, as well as a Newcomers Club to welcome new students to campus. Activities included the Club Coca-Cola Dance, Colonial Day, Twin Day and Mardi Gras Week. Traditions which had their inception in the 1990s and still continue today include Senior Appreciation Day, the Cheerleaders annual Fashion Show to benefit Make-A-Wish, the SGA Volleyball Tournament and the ever-popular Man of the Year dance competition, which debuted in 1991. The Goofy Awards began in 1995 and continue today. 1990s new sports included Men's Lacrosse and Fencing. Classes included Research Techniques and Speedwriting. 2000s This decade saw some shifts in the school. With the passage of No Child Left Behind, there was a larger emphasis on standardized testing. Senior Appreciation Day, which was commonly known as Senior Slave Day, was banned because it was considered harassment. Telerama, Bethel Park High School's talent show, showed dwindling attendance, but the great work of two teachers revitalized its popularity. Homecoming and Prom remained as the two most popular dances. Participation in other school dances was poor until 2010. In 2010, Bethel Park students started a "glow fest" dance, which had outstanding attendance. 2010s A new decade, a new school. In 2012 the old high school was demolished and the new high school was completed. 2020s The courtyard was closed for most of the 2021-2022 school year for construction but has recently been reopened. Extracurriculars The district offers a variety of clubs, activities and sports, including 28 varsity, 18 junior varsity, 7 freshman teams, as well as 4 club sports (as of the 2019–2020 report). In addition, the BPHS produces both a fall play and a spring musical in which 150+ students participate. Notable alumni Trevor Barron, Olympic racewalker Barbara Feldon, film and television actress, most notably co-star of Get Smart Armon Gilliam, professional basketball player, 2nd overall selection in 1987 NBA draft Richard G. Jewell, Grove City College president Nick Kwiatkoski, inside linebacker for Las Vegas Raiders Joseph M. Papp, professional cyclist and anti-doping advocate "Weird" Paul Petroskey, lo-fi recording musician and subject of the documentary Will Work for Views: The Lo-Fi Life of Weird Paul Rick Sebak, screenwriter, producer, and narrator Joe Serafini, actor Jim Shooter,