Georgetown High School (Texas)
Coordinates: 30°39′42″N 97°40′00″W / 30.6618°N 97.6668°W
| Georgetown High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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2211 N Austin Ave. Georgetown, Texas 78626-4504 United States | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public high school |
| Motto | Eagle Fight Never Dies |
| School district | Georgetown Independent School District |
| Principal | Wes Vanicek |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1791 (2013) |
| Color(s) | Blue & White |
| Athletics conference | UIL Class AAAAA |
| Mascot | Eagles |
| Yearbook | Aerie |
| Website | Georgetown High School |
Georgetown High School is a 5A public high school located in Georgetown, Texas (USA). It is part of the Georgetown Independent School District located in central Williamson County. GHS is a comprehensive high school. The school was a National Blue Ribbon Award winner in 1994-95.[1] The ninth grade center has recently been converted into Chip Richarte High School. In 2011, the school was rated "Academically Acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.[2]
Athletics
The Georgetown Eagles compete in the following sports:
Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Wrestling, Powerlifting, Swimming, Soccer, Golf, Tennis, Track, Softball & Baseball
State Titles
- Girls Basketball - [3]
- 1979(3A), 2013(4A)
- Boys Track - [4]
- 1917(1A)
- One Act Play - [5]
- 1955(1A), 1958(1A), 1965(2A)
- State Marching Band - [6]
- 1983(4A), 1984(4A), 1985(4A)
- Football
- 2012(4A)
State Finalists
- Boys Basketball
- 1992(4A)
- Girls Basketball
- 1992(4A), 2003(5A), 2011(5A)
- Boys Soccer
- 1992(5A)
Notable people
- Alumni
- Mason Crosby, professional American football player[7]
- Taylor Jungmann, professional baseball player[8]
- Corey Knebel, professional baseball player[9]
- Nick Krause, actor[10]
- Andrew McKirahan, professional baseball player[11]
- Brian Anderson (broadcaster), American sportscaster
- Faculty
- Art Briles, football coach[12]
References
- ↑ "Blue Ribbon Schools Program Schools Recognized 1982-1983 Through 1999-2002" (PDF). Retrieved 2010-04-08.
- ↑ "2011 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency.
- ↑ UIL Centennial Webpage
- ↑ UIL Centennial Webpage
- ↑ UIL Centennial Webpage
- ↑
- ↑ Lahnert, Lance (February 5, 2011). "Special reason to attend". Amarillo Globe News. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
- ↑ Davis, Danny (May 2, 2012). "Georgetown long on pitching as UIL playoffs open". Austin American Statesmen. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
- ↑ Harrington, Joe (July 29, 2014). "Corey Knebel: 'I'm excited to finally be back home'". Austin American Statesman. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
- ↑ Odam, Matthew (November 22, 2011). "Local teen leaves lasting impression in 'The Descendants'". Austin American Statesman. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
- ↑ Posival, Kevin (May 3, 2008). "Knights fall in bi-district opener". Killeen Daily Herald. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
- ↑ Sheinin, Dave (December 5, 2013). "Art Briles, Baylor football coach, is a rising star who loves his native Texas". Washington Post. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
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