Mabank High School

Infobox School
name = Mabank High School


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type = Free public
district = Mabank Independent School District
grades = 9-12
principal = Dr. Brad Koskelin
city = Mabank
state = Texas
country = USA
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enrollment = 945
faculty = 125
mascot = Panther
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homepage = [http://www.mabankisd.net/mhs/index.htm www.mabankisd.net/mhs/index.htm]

Mabank High School, is the only high school in Mabank Independent School District. It is located in the city of Mabank, Texas (USA). [ [http://www.greatschools.net/modperl/browse_school/tx/4544 Mabank High School - Mabank, Texas - TX - school overview ] ]

In addition to the city of Mabank, the school serves southeast Kaufman, southwest Van Zandt, and northwest Henderson counties, including the community of Gun Barrel City and parts of Seven Points.

A new campus was opened for the 2007-2008 school year. The old campus is currently being remodeled and will be the new Mabank Junior High School. [http://www.mabankisd.net/MJH/Renovation/NewjhProgress.htm]

Mabank High School was [http://www.texasmonthly.com/mag/issues/2006-12-01/feature7.php "Voted One of Texas Top 75 High Schools"] in 2006 by Texas Monthly Magazine. It was also listed in the top 1,000 high schools by a U.S. News survey of more than 19,000 high schools nationwide in 2008. [ [http://www.usnews.com/listings/high-schools/texas/mabank_high_school Mabank High School: Best High Schools - USNews.com ] ]

Mabank High School athletic teams will compete in UIL competitions in District 15 of the 4A Class starting in the 2008-2009 school year. [ [http://www.cedarcreekpilot.com/local/local_story_038160900.html Cedar Creek Pilot, Gun Barrel City, TX - UIL announces realignments ] ]

Administration

* Dr. Brad Koskelin: Principal
* Jes Satterwhite: Assistant Principal
* Brent Fisher: Assistant Principal
* Debbie DeRosa: Instructional Facilitator

Sports

2007

Band

The Mabank Panther Band placed 7th in Class 2A at Bands of America Grand Nationals. The Mabank High School Symphonic Band, the JV band, competed at UIL and made straight 1's in concert and sight reading. The Mabank High School Wind Symphony, the varsity band, competed at UIL and made straight 1's in concert and sight reading. The band had many people compete at the All-Region contest and had 17 students place in the All-Region band including Craig Chapman who placed 1st chair in timpani in Region 3 and Shelby Smith who advanced to the All-State band.

Football

The Mabank varsity football team won the 13-3A Bi-District championship game. Kolton Browning was named MVP for the district and has committed to the University of Louisiana-Monroe to play football.

Volleyball

During the 2007 Volleyball season, Mabank's Lady Panthers won the district 13-3A All District Volleyball team selections with a 10-0 season.

See also

* Mabank Independent School District
* Mabank, Texas
* Gun Barrel City, Texas
* Seven Points, Texas
* Cedar Creek Reservoir (Texas)

External links

* [http://www.mabankisd.net/mhs/index.htm Official School Website]
* [http://www.tea.state.tx.us/cgi/sas/broker?_service=marykay&_program=perfrept.perfmast.sas&prgopt=2006/aeis/alltypec.sas&year4=2006&search=campback&year2=05&topic=aeis&ptype=HTML&third=0&sublevel=camp&gifname=g_aeis05campus&title=AEIS+Report&level=Campus&campback=129905001 Mabank High School report card]
* [http://www.mabankisd.net/ Mabank Independent School District Website]
* [http://www.mabankband.com/ Mabank Band Website]
* [http://mabankhighschool.org/ Mabank High School Alumni Website]

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