Martin High School (Laredo, Texas)
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| Martin Raymond & Tirza High School | |
| Location | |
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| Laredo, TX |
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| Information | |
| School district | Laredo Independent School District |
| Principal | Mr. Blas Martinez |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | 9th - 12th |
| Mascot | Tiger |
| Color(s) | Red & White |
| Homepage | Martin High School |
Martin Raymond & Tirza High School , known as Martin High School, is a secondary institution of learning located in the Laredo Independent School District in Laredo, Texas. Grades 9th through 12th are taught there. It serves students living in central Laredo.
In 2007, Martin High School was cited by the Texas Education Agency in Austin, for having performed below U.S. academic standards. The institution trailed acceptable standards in reading and mathematics instruction and was given "Stage 3" sanctions. Martin is one of forty-seven schools in Texas in the "Stage 3" category. If the school does not improve in 2008, it could be convered to a charter school, have its administrative staff replaced, or be taken over by the State of Texas. (Tricia Cortez, "Twelve fall short", Laredo Morning Times, September 5, 2007)
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[edit] History
Laredo High School (Laredo's first public school) was founded in 1916 in the present day La Posada Hotel. In May 1937, Laredo High School moved and changed its name to Martin High School. The school mascot is a Tiger.
Martin High School is well known for its band, also acknowledged as "La Banda Del Animo." The most popular and energetic song played by this band is their "Fight Song". Martin High has several distinctions under its belt as their band was the first band invited from Laredo to perform at a Dallas Cowboys game and has been invited to perform at several parades around the state of Texas. Martin sports the only basketball team from Laredo ever to win a State Basketball Championship -- in 1952. Several of the schools sayings are "The Pride of Laredo," and the most well-known is "Once A Tiger, Always A Tiger."
One of Martin High's most enduring teachers was Elizabeth Sorrell (1909-2007) who taught principally English in the Laredo Independent School District from 1931-1979. Thereafter, she launched a second career as the popular society columnist for the Laredo Morning Times. However Martin High School has a very successful Crime Stoppers Program under the direction of Sandra Rocha. The school together with the Laredo Independent School District Campus Crime Stoppers have won numerous awards at the state, national, and international level. The director for the LISD Campus Crime Stoppers Program is Estela Quintanilla. Both Rocha and Quintanilla are proud graduates of Martin High School.
[edit] Magnet School
Martin High School also houses Dr. Dennis D. Cantu Health and Science Magnet School, which focuses on health and science education. The students may choose two different paths while in the magnet school.
[edit] Notable alumni
- Agustin Dovalina, III (born 1955), Class of 1973 - Laredo police chief from 1996-2007
- Lazaro "Larry" Dovalina, (born 1947), Class of 1965 -- Laredo city manager, 2000-2006
- Ramon H. Dovalina (born 1943), Class of 1960 - President of Laredo Community College, 1995-2007
- William N. "Billy" Hall, Jr. (1940-2002), Class of 1958 - member of the Texas House of Representatives, county treasurer, civic leader
- Oscar M. Laurel (1920-2001) -- state representative, district attorney, member of the National Transportation Safety Board, executive director of the International Good Neighbor Council, firebrand Democratic orator
- Abraham Kazen (1919-1987) -- U.S. representative from 1967-1983
- Radcliffe Killam (1910-2007), Class of 1937 - oilman, businessman, rancher, landowner, philanthropist
- Hector J. Liendo (born 1950), Class of 1968 - Webb County justice of the peace since 1992
- Juan L. Maldonado (born 1949), Class of 1967 -- President of Laredo Community College
- Anita Ligarde Martin (1915-2004) -- Wife of former Mayor J.C. "Pepe" Martin; sometimes called "First Lady of Laredo" during 1950s-1970s
- Andres "Andy" Ramos (born 1940), Class of 1958 -- Webb County county administrative judge (1987-1991) and former Laredo City Council member
- Rodolfo "Rudy" Rodriguez, Jr. (born 1959), Class of 1977 -- One of four Webb County constables
- Ezequiel D. Salinas (1908-2007) - state court judge and activist for Hispanic civil rights
- Elizabeth Sorrell (1909-2007) - English teacher and journalist in Laredo
- Jose C. "Pepe" Trevino, Jr. (1930-2007) - Laredo businessman, philanthropist, and Laredo Community College trustee from 1975 -2007
- Vidal M. Trevino (1929-2006) - educator and state representative, and Democratic power broker
- Oscar J. Zuniga (1922-2007) - engineer who designed three Laredo neighborhoods
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