John Tyler High School
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| John Tyler High School | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Tyler, Texas, USA | |
| Information | |
| School district | Tyler Independent School District |
| Principal | Mrs. Vanessa Choice |
| Enrollment |
2136 |
| Type | Free public |
| Grades | 9th through 12th |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Motto | Proud is our Pride. |
| Mascot | Lion |
| Color(s) | Blue and White |
| Homepage | J.T. High School Homepage |
John Tyler High School is a public, co-educational secondary school in Tyler, Texas. It is part of the Tyler Independent School District and serves 9th through 12th grade. It is named for John Tyler, the tenth President of the United States.
[edit] Athletics
John Tyler High is known for its competitive football program. The J.T. Lions have won two state championships: 1973 under coach Corky Nelson, and in 1994 under coach Allen Wilson.
The “old” Tyler High also won a state championship in 1930 under coach George Foltz.
[edit] Notable alumni
- Gary Baxter, NFL player
- Earl Campbell, 1977 Heisman Trophy winner and NFL player
- Aaron Ross, 2006 Jim Thorpe Award winner and NFL player with the New York Giants
- Tim Crowder, NFL player
- Daniel Hernandez MLS Soccer Player
