Texas High School

Infobox School
name = Texas High School


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motto = “Tomorrow’s future at work today”
established = 1889
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type = Public
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district = Texarkana Independent School District
grades = 9-12
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principal = Paul Norton
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enrollment = 1,828 (2008-2009)
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colors = Orange and White
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mascot = Tiger
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free_text = "The Tiger"
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location = 4001 Summerhill Road
Texarkana, Texas 75503
country = USA
coordinates = coor dms|33|27|19|N|94|4|5|W|city (33.455278, -94.068056)
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website = [http://texas.tx.schoolwebpages.com/ Texas High School]

Texas High School is a public school in Texarkana, Texas (USA). It is part of the Texarkana Independent School District.

History

The first classes were held in 1889 for grades 7 through 11 and the first graduating class consisted of three students in 1890.

Alma Mater

Hail Texas High School,
We are as one,
Standing together,
Till day is done,
Cheering our comrades,
As years go by;
We pledge our love to thee,
Dear old Texas High!

Mission Statement

"Texas High School will offer excellence in education for all students — today and tomorrow."

Athletics

Under the 2008-2009 football University Interscholastic League reclassification, Texas High competes in District 13 of classification 4A. This reclassification lists the student enrollment as 1,825.smallsup|1cite web |url=http://www1.cbs.gov.il/reader/mainind/indengnew.html |publisher=University Scholastic League |title=2008-10 Official Football and 2008-09 Official Basketball District Alignment |date=2008-04-10 |accessdate=2008-09-09]

Texas High has always had a competitive football program. Under Barry Norton, they won the 4A Division I state championship in 2002 and have been in the playoffs numerous times.

Notable alumni

* Miller Barber, professional golfer
* Rick Minter, Defensive Coordinator for Marshall Thundering Herd, Marshall University
* Craig Monroe, former professional baseball player
* Ross Perot, businessman and former Presidential candidate
* Nathan Vasher, football player for the Chicago Bears

References

* [http://www.txkisd.net/aboutTISD/ Texarkana Independent School District]
* [http://www.uil.utexas.edu/athletics/archives/football/champions.html UIL State Football Champions]

External links

* [http://www.txkisd.net/ Texarkana Independent School District]
* [http://www.texashightigers.com/ Texas High Tigers Alumni Website]

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