Calallen High School

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Calallen High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12. The school is located in Calallen Independent School District in northwest Corpus Christi, Texas. The school is known for its Advanced Placement program, which ranks in the top 5 percent in the state of Texas.

Recently, Calallen High School won the Planet 102.3 High School Spirit Contest. The contest allowed the school that raised the most money for the Ronald McDonald House to win a free concert from recording artist Teddy Geiger.

1 Athletics
2 Traditions
3 Famous Alumni
4 External links

[edit] Athletics

Calallen High School is known for its traditionally strong athletic programs, especially football, which has played in the state semifinals eight times and in the state finals one time (2005 - Lost to Hebron High School 28-0).

While football is the best known program from Calallen, it is not the only successful athletic program. The Wildcats have won the state championship in boys Baseball (2000 and 2005), Girls Basketball (1990), and Girls Cross Country (1991).

Calallen is designated by the University Interscholastic League as a 4A high school for interscholastic competitions.

The school mascot is the Wildcat and the school colors are Maroon and White.

[edit] Traditions

There are several traditions among the Calallen student body.

Tiger Rag is the Calallen Fight Song. It is played by the Pride of Calallen Wildcat Marching Band at pep rallies and football games.

Hail to Calallen serves as the school's alma mater song. At the conclusion of every pep rally, the senior class forms a circle on the gymnasium floor, interlocks their hands, and sings the song. It is set to the tune of "The Bells of St. Mary's."

The Spirit Stick is a reward for the most spirited class, given out at each pep rally. Each class (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior) take turns doing the school's Victory cheer. Whichever class is the loudest is awarded the Spirit Stick.

Senior Dress-Up Day takes place on the Friday before Halloween every year. This tradition features the senior class, who dress up in costume and perform skits during an assembly.