Galena Park High School

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Established 1928
Location Galena Park, Texas
Mission " The mission of Galena Park High School is to prepare students for success in college and career."
Principal Marsha Masi
School Colors Black and Gold
Athletic Teams Yellow Jackets

Galena Park High School is a secondary school located in Galena Park, Texas, United States and is one of three secondary schools in the Galena Park Independent School District (GPISD).

GPHS serves the city of Galena Park, the portion of Jacinto City south of Market Street, portions of Houston, and portions of unincorporated Harris County.

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[edit] Origins

The school was originally known as Clinton High School but changed its name to Galena Park High School (GPHS) in 1928 when the town of Clinton, Texas became incorporated as Galena Park, named for the Galena Oil Company. It was assimilated into the Galena Park Independent School District (GPISD) in 1930. In 1970, GPISD closed the doors of Fidelity Manor High School and integrated the African-American population of that school into the ranks of GPHS and it's feeder schools.

[edit] Campus

The school moved into its first permanent building in 1929 on the site of the current Galena Park Middle School (GPMS). That building became Galena Park Junior High until it was torn down to build the current GPMS. GPHS moved into its current location at 1000 Keene Street in Galena Park in March of 1950. The 1,500-seat auditorium (later named Johnny Rountree Auditorium) and the band and choir wings were added in 1953. A new wing on the north side of campus was built in 1956 adding a new gym and more classroom space. A new library was added in 1964 allowing for more classroom space and books. In 1994 a new library, front office, science wing and cafeteria were added during a major facelift of the school. During a 2004 construction the Arthur C. Lilly Center, the Johnny Rountree Fine Arts Center and the new field house at Dement Field were all constructed and the entire school was given a facelift which included new dining areas and renovations in all three gymnasiums.

[edit] Principals

Mr. O. E. Lunsford was the first principal from 1928 until 1930. Mr. A. T. Johnson served as principal from 1930 until 1933. Mr. Don Slocomb became principal in 1933 and remained until 1952. From 1942-1945 Harold Dement was the acting principal while Mr. Slocomb served in the armed forces during World War II. Mr. John W. Hoke became the longest serving principal of GPHS, serving from 1952 until 1977. In 1977 Mr. Wayne Lucky became the principal and in 1986 the school was again remodeled adding space to the growing school. In 1990 Mr. Bill Burnett became the Principal of GPHS and remained until 1993, when George Banda took over those duties. In 1998, Mr. Arnold Ramirez became the Principal of GPHS and remained until 2000, when he moved into the GPISD administration. In 2000, GPHS ushered in the 21st Century with its first female principal, Mrs. Marsha Masi.

[edit] School Programs

The following programs are offered at GPHS:

[edit] Jacket Athletics
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Fútbol (Soccer)
  • Golf
  • Swim Team
  • Track
  • Tennis

[edit] Lady Jacket Athletics
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Cross Country
  • Fútbol (Soccer)
  • Golf
  • Softball
  • Swim Team
  • Track
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

[edit] Band

[edit] Choir

[edit] Career and Technology Programs

[edit] Jacketeer Dance Team

[edit] Clubs
  • Academic Decathlon
  • Advisory Board
  • Air Force Junior ROTC
  • Art Club
  • Athletic Trainers
  • Ballet Folklorico
  • Best Buddies
  • Cheerleading
  • Debate Team
  • Drama & Thespian Society
  • FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)
  • FCA / Youth For Christ
  • Freestyle Crew (Dance)
  • Geography Bee
  • Hi-Y & Sweethearts
  • Interact
  • International Club
  • Link Crew
  • LULAC
  • Mariachi Band
  • Math Honor Society
  • Mu Alpha Theta
  • National Honor Society
  • PALs Peer Assistance Leaders
  • PRIDE Team
  • Quill & Scroll (Honor Society)
  • SADD
  • Science Club
  • Spanish Club
  • Student Council
  • Texas Future Music Educators
  • UIL Academic Teams

[edit] Sports History

In 1962, the Yellow Jacket football team was the Texas Division 12-AAAA champion and ended a great playoff run with a close loss in the Texas Division AAAA state championship game to Wichita Falls High School by a score of 21-14.

In 1965, the Yellow Jackets finished the football season in the state championship; again on the losing end to Garland High School by a score of 26-21 in a hard fought battle.

In 2004, the Jackets finished with a perfect 10-0 regular season in football and 2006 saw the volleyball Lady Jackets do the same thing, finishing undefeated in the regular season.

[edit] Notable alumni

Howard Twilley, a 1962 graduate of Galena Park High School, had a successful football career at the University of Tulsa and then played for 11 seasons with the Miami Dolphins in the NFL. One of the greatest pass receivers in college football history, he set numerous NCAA records for pass receptions in 1964 and ‘65. As a senior at Tulsa, he earned first-team All-America honors and was the 1965 Heisman Trophy runner-up. Was selected Lineman of the Year by the United Press International in 1965. He led Tulsa to two Bluebonnet Bowl appearances. During his career with the Dolphins he caught 212 passes for 3,064 yards and 23 touchdowns. He scored the first touchdown of Super Bowl VII on a 28-yard pass from Bob Griese. The Dolphins defeated the Washington Redskins 14-7 in that Super Bowl to cap the NFL’s only perfect season.

Dr. Shirley J. Neeley, Texas Commissioner of Education, is a 1966 graduate of Galena Park High School, a former elementary school teacher, assistant principal and principal. She also served as Superintendent of Schools in Galena Park ISD from 1994-2004. Under her leadership, GPISD became the largest Exemplary school district in the state from 2002-2004.

[edit] External links

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