- Mineola High School (Texas)
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Mineola High School Location Mineola, Texas
United StatesInformation Type Public, co-educational Established 1914 School district Mineola ISD Principal Ricky Stephens Faculty 57 (2010) Grades 9-12 Enrollment 420 (2010) Campus size 2A Color(s) Orange, Black & White Mascot YellowJacket Website Mineola ISD Mineola High School is school located in Mineola, Texas. The school is a part of the Mineola Independent School District. The school includes grades 9 through 12, serving most of the city of Mineola. The school is run by Principal Ricky Stephens. As of 2010, Mineola High School was rated Recognized by the Texas Education Agency.[1]
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History
The original high school was opened in 1914 and was destroyed by a fire on March 27, 1924. The school was built in the 1925 and destroyed in 1968. The school was located in the 400 block of West Blair Street. In 1968, the present High School was built.
Stadium
- Yellowjackets Stadium 1914-1992
- Meredith Memorial Stadium 1992-
Track
The Mineola High School Track Team is quite successful in all events. A few make it to Regional Meets and some even the State Meet.
Band
Mineola High School Band has
over 65 members. Has won 1st place in the 3A division in Plano East Marching Contest.Theatre
The theatre department of Mineola High School is known as Act I & Company. Act I & Company has won the UIL One Act Play Championship in conference 3A, 7 times. Of those 7 championships, 5 were consecutive wins--the most consecutive wins in any UIL activity. Act I & Company has also placed first runner up and second runner up at the State Meet. Numerous theatre students have also advanced to the UIL State Meet in Prose and Poetry Interpretation. Most recently Mineola has advanced to the state level for the UIL Theatrical Design Contest. Mineola has advanced to the state level 3 years in a row in the design contest. Theatre students from Mineola have gone on the study theatre at colleges and universities such as; College-Conservatory of Music, Marymount College, The University of Texas at Austin, St. Edwards University, Sam Houston State University, Panola College, Kilgore College, and Tyler Junior College.
FFA
FFA or Future Farmers of America is run by Mr. Dossett. FFA has won lots of awards from Greenhand Skills to saying the FFA Creed
Year President 07-08 Sommer Long 08-09 Michelle Aguilar 09-10 Jackie Lee 10-11 Jackie Lee
Key Club
Key Club is an international student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership.
- Mineola Key Club Officers
Lt. Gov. Div. 34 - Mineola High School Senior Sara B. Rose. She has held that position for the past 2 years. The position encompasses covering 9 High Schools within her District - Mineola, Hawkins, Gilmer, Harmony, Lindale, Robert E. Lee, Whitehouse,Wills Point and Van High Schools.
09 - 10 Names Presidents Emmafae Mortega Vice Presidents Jaclyn Morris Treasurer Ashley Ray Secretary Nicole Holmes Reporter Caitlyn Hays Fundraiser Chair Activities Co-Coordinator Web Mastery Hockey Game Coordinator Tyler Gosnell Anchor Club
Anchor Club 07-08 Members.
About Anchor Club:
Public Service Organization
Branch of Pilot Club
Chartered in March 1973
Current Sponsor: Janell A.Notable alumni
- Bryan Hughes (Class of 1987), Mineola lawyer and Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives from House District 5
- Tyler Gosnell (Class of 2010), plays for the prestigious Borracho hockey club starting in 2011. This accomplishment was made with Mineola being without a ice hockey program. Darrell Woodard Coach Valladares acted as great influences.
See also
References
- ^ "2009 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency. http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/perfreport/account/2009/index.html.
External links
Categories:- Texas school stubs
- Schools in Wood County, Texas
- High schools in Texas
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