Tascosa High School
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| Tascosa High School | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| 3921 Westlawn Amarillo, TX 79102 |
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| Information | |
| Students | 2,200 people |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1958 |
| Information | +1 (806) 326-2600 |
| District Colors Mascot |
Amarillo ISD Red and Black The Rebel Kid |
Contents |
[edit] History
Tascosa High School, opening its doors in 1958, began a spirit of sports enthusiasm by winning a city championship that first year. Since then, a continuing heritage of excellence and tradition have surrounded the red and black rebel. Early school symbols were centered around the Old South, but were eventually replaced by a western image; mascot, General Reb, was replaced by the "Rebel Kid," and the Confederate flag by their Rebel flag. The cannon, donated to the school exactly 100 years after Texas entered the Civil War, stands in the school commons, a silent symbol of the school's rich heritage.
[edit] General Aspects of the School
[edit] Academics
Tascosa High School is reputed to have high academic standards. Most but not all students are above local averages in academics. The school offers Advanced Placement classes, as well as various other forms of extended educational applications.
[edit] Clubs
Tascosa High School offers many diverse activities, in foreign languages, fine arts, community services, and athletics, including Student Council, Spanish Club, Latin Club, German Club, French Club, Newspaper, Yearbook, band, orchestra, choir, Key Club, Chess Club, National Honor Society, Science Club, football, baseball, swimming, golf, wrestling, and other curricular and extracurricular activities.
[edit] School Spirit
[edit] School Song
Tascosa High School, we love you. Our hearts will be forever true. with colors high for all to see, we pledge to thee our loyalty. We give to you our hopes and dreams, as through the years your glory streams. Rebels, proud we sing your praise anew. dear Tascosa, we love you!
[edit] Hell Week
Hell week, also referred to as "Spirit Week" is the week in which Tascosa High plays Amarillo High in a severe football rivalry. During Hell Week, many vandalisms occur such as egging, spraypainting, toilet papering, keying, and other property defacing acts.[1] In 2007, vandalism ranged from the egging of houses to the painting of Tascosa's trademark "T" in the color gold. However, many steps are taken each year to attempt to make Hell Week less violent, such as increased police presence. Both schools also discourage violence during announcements.[2]
[edit] Notable alumni
Several famous individuals either attended or graduated from Tascosa High School:
- Richard Douglas Husband - late astronaut and space shuttle Columbia commander
- Brandon Slay - U.S. Gold Medalist in Wresting
- Barbara Winnell Price Scobey, PhD., Class of 1964 - Author/Educator [3]
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Amarillo ISD
- "Hell Week Begins" Vandalism Report
- "Its called Hell Week for a reason"
- "Amarilloans Brace for week of rival mayhem
