Remembered as a courteous and manageable pupil, Brel did well in reading and writing, but struggled through arithmetic and Dutch. Jacques and his older brother Pierre grew up in an austere household, and attended a Catholic primary school, École Saint-Viateur, run by the order of Saint Viator. His father worked for Cominex, an import–export firm, and later became co-director of a company that manufactured cardboard.
He came from a family of Flemish descent ( who had adopted the French language) part of his family originated in Zandvoorde, near Ypres. Jacques Romain Georges Brel was born on 8 April 1929 in Schaerbeek, Brussels, to Élisabeth "Lisette" ( née Lambertine) and Romain Brel. He also had a romantic relationship with actress and dancer Maddly Bamy from 1972 until his death in 1978. Brel married Thérèse "Miche" Michielsen in 1950, and the couple had three children. Having sold over 25 million records worldwide, Brel is the third-best-selling Belgian recording artist of all time. He directed two films, one of which, Le Far West, was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 1973. īrel was a successful actor, appearing in 10 films. English translations of his songs were recorded by many performers, including Bowie, Walker, Ray Charles, Judy Collins, John Denver, The Kingston Trio, Nina Simone, Shirley Bassey, James Dean Bradfield, Frank Sinatra, and Andy Williams. Īlthough he recorded most of his songs in French and occasionally in Dutch, he became an influence on English-speaking songwriters and performers, such as Scott Walker, David Bowie, Alex Harvey, Marc Almond, Neil Hannon, and Rod McKuen. He is considered a master of the modern chanson. info) 8 April 1929 – 9 October 1978) was a Belgian singer and actor who composed and performed literate, thoughtful, and theatrical songs that generated a large, devoted following-initially in Belgium and France, later throughout the world.Go East!Īt Warren East High School, We believe in Pride and Spirit Bold.Īnd We Support ole’ Warren East High School.Jacques Romain Georges Brel ( French:, listen ( help Today as in the past, the combined efforts of many make Warren East High School a special place as evident in the lyrics of our Fight Song, below, written by Lauren Edwards, a student in 1993.Īt Warren East High School, We believe that we’re the best around.Īnd if you doubt us, watch us then, as we bring your team down. Students were then able to qualify for the Commonwealth Diploma.Īn impressive alumni “Hall of Fame” wall now adorns an entrance into the gymnasium. Additional classrooms were created for new curriculu m including Advanced Placement courses. The 1991-1992 school year yielded a major renovation that included a new auditorium, cafeteria, greenhouse, library, and main office. A ric h history of academic accomplishments,as well as championships in various sports, continued. Through the years, many other athletic opportunities were added including those now available forour female students. Baseball and track were also later added as popular choices. Interested athletes werethen faced with a new challenge-football. During a four-year period, the Raiders represented the Fourth Region at the State Tournament three times. In the beginning, only men’s basketball existed. WEHS emerged as a powerhouse in both educational and athleticopportunities. Since its doors opened, WEHS has had seven principals and Warren County Public Schools has had seven superintendents. Five hundred students arrived that first day to a blend of open space and traditional classrooms. Under the leadership of Mr. Kenneth Harvey, Principal, and Mr. Joe Watkins, Assistant Principal, students from Richardsville, Bristow, and North Warren High Schools merged into the newly constructed Warren East High School.
Warren East High School came to life in August of 1969.
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