Justin F. Kimball High School
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| Principal | Danny Stigers |
| School type | Public |
| School district | Dallas Independent School District |
| Founded | 1956 |
| Location | Dallas, Texas |
| Mascot | Knights |
| School colors | royal blue and scarlet red |
| Location | 3606 South Westmoreland Road Dallas, Texas 75233 |
Justin F. Kimball High School is a public secondary school in southwest Dallas, Texas (USA). Justin F. Kimball High School enrolls students in grades 9-12 and is a part of the Dallas Independent School District.
The school is named in honor of Justin Ford Kimball, a prominent and successful citizen of Texas, former school superintendent, and founder of a predecessor of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Kimball opened its doors in 1958, graduating it's first class in 1960 with 165 students. William P. Durrett served as the inspiring first principal of Kimball leading the student body in establishing their traditions and values. An annual scholarship award in his name is granted each year to two outstanding students who demonstrate academic and leadership success.
In 2008, the school will celebrate its 50th birthday after graduating over 20,000 students with many achieving contributions in athletics, politics, entertainment, music, health, business, cultural and the arts. The Justin F. Kimball Alumni Association will host a 50th Birthday Celebration on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at the Embassy Suites Hotel on Northwest Hwy. in Dallas. Details at http://www.kimballbirthday.homestead.com
All alumni are encouraged to register with the Justin F. Kimball Alumni Association at http://justinfkimball.org. All students from classes 1960 to current year are listed. The Alumni Association is a charitable educational organization seeking improvements in the quality of student life and academic achievement. It is operated by a Board of Governors and contributes to many programs at the school as well as fundraising events to further their work.
Kimball has excelled many years in state, regional and district sports, capturing several championships in football, track, basketball, golf and volleyball. Kimball is proud to claim several successful students as appointments to America's military academies.
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[edit] Rivalry
The school has a sports rivalry with David W. Carter High School. The annual football game between the two is known as The Oak Cliff Super Bowl.
[edit] School uniforms
Kimball requires mandatory school uniforms [1].
The Texas Education Agency specified that the parents and/or guardians of students zoned to a school with uniforms may apply for a waiver to opt out of the uniform policy so their children do not have to wear the uniform [2]; parents must specify "bona fide" reasons, such as religious reasons or philosophical objections.
[edit] Notable alumni
- Michael Rhyner — current radio host of "The Hardline" on KTCK 1310-AM
- Stephen Tobolowsky (1969) — a Tony Award-nominated actor
- Michael Barker (1972) — President of Sony Pictures Classics
- Jeryl Sasser (1997) — former NBA Player, played for Bnei HaSharon of the Israeli basketball league
- Jason Sasser (1992) — former NBA Player
- Quinton Ross (1999) — NBA Player for Los Angeles Clippers
- Don King (1982) — former SMU Quarterback during the Pony Express; NFL Green Bay Packers (1987)
- Marvin Washington (1984) — NFL Player San Francisco 49ers and Denver Broncos
- Acie Law (2003) — NBA Player for Atlanta Hawks
- Belita Moreno (1968) Star of "The George Lopez Show" and noted actress.
- Sheryl Stamps Leach (1971) Creator of the famous children's purple dinosaur, "Barney"
- DeMarcus Granger (2005) Oklahoma defensive tackle
- Todd Whitten (1983) Head football coach, Sam Houston State University
[edit] Former students
- Stevie Ray Vaughan — attended Kimball but dropped out in 1972 to pursue his music career
[edit] External links
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| High schools | … full list Adams | Adamson | Carter | Conrad | Hillcrest | Jefferson | Kimball | Lincoln | Madison | Molina | North Dallas | Pinkston | Roosevelt | Samuell | Seagoville | Skyline | Smith | South Oak Cliff | Spruce | Sunset | W. T. White | Wilson |
| Middle schools | … full list Anderson | Hill | Marsh | Quintanilla |
| Elementary schools | … full list Hooe | Preston Hollow |
| Magnet schools | Townview magnets: Government, Law, & Law Enforcement | Science and Engineering Magnet | Talented & Gifted | Business and Management | Education and Social Services | Health Professions Other High Schools: Washington HS for Performing and Visual Arts | Lincoln Humanities/Communications Magnet | Skyline Middle/High: Rangel Young Women's | PreK-8: Dealey Montessori | Stone Montessori | 4-8: Travis Academy/Vanguard |
