Trinity High School (Euless, Texas)
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Responsibility, Pride, and Determination Make Trinity Different
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| 500 North Industrial Boulevard Euless, Texas 76039 USA |
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| School district | Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District |
| Principal | Andy Cargile |
| Staff | 156.3 (2005-06)[1] |
| Students | 2,135 (2006-07)[2] |
| Faculty | 143.4 (2005-06)[1] |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | 10-12 |
| Mascot | Trojan |
| Color(s) | Black and Red |
| Established | 1968 |
| Homepage | http://sc.hebisd.edu/trinity |
Trinity High School is a public high school in Euless, Texas. It administers grade levels 10-12 and is a part of the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District.
The school is named for the nearby Trinity River, which flows through the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. The school's mascot is a Trojan, a citizen of Troy. The Trinity High School football team won the Texas 5A Division 1 State Championship in 2005 and 2007.[3][4]
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[edit] History
Trinity High School opened its doors in 1968. It was the second high school to be established in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District. (The first high school in the school district was L.D. Bell High School, which opened in 1957 in Euless and moved to its current site in Hurst in 1965.) The campus sits on a hillside in west central Euless, less than one-fourth of a mile from the Euless-Bedford city limit.
[edit] Campus
Trinity High School is made up of eleven distinct buildings, most of which are named for the department they house (often abbreviated to just the first letter). The nine original buildings were: the Fine Art Building, the Academics Building, the Library Building, the Science Building, the Physical Education Building, the Cafeteria Building, the Driver's Education Building, a small two-story building called V-Building, and an Administration Building. The Physical Education Building includes a natatorium.
The late 1990s brought three major changes to the campus: a system of covered walkways was built to connect most of the school's buildings, a new band hall was added to the Fine Arts Building, and a wing was added to the Academics Building. This new modern style wing became the new face of the campus because of its large and prominent façade and provided new offices for the principal, vice-principals, and secretaries. The original Administration Building was converted to house the counselors' offices.
In the first few years of the new millennium, two new buildings were added to the Trinity campus. The two-story N-Building (for "new") lies on the campus's southern edge and houses the Foreign Language Department. Just a little further into campus from the N-Building is the new W-Building. The W-Building houses special education classrooms and is specifically designed to accommodate the needs of students with physical disabilities.
Trinity is the only high school in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District to have a natatorium facility, allowing Trinity to host swim meets on the campus.
[edit] Student Body
During the 2005-2006 school year, Trinity High School enrolled 2,098 students in grade 10 (34.7%), grade 11 (35.0%), and grade 12 (30.3%). Ethnicities represented include white (53.9%), Hispanic (17.2%), Asian and Pacific Islander (14.7%), African American (13.0%), and Native American (1.2%). Twenty-nine percent were economically disadvantaged.[1]
There were 633 class of 2005 graduates. The annual dropout rate is 0.4% (in 2004-2005).[1]
Euless has one of the largest Tongan communities in the nation; there are an estimated 4,000 Tongans living in the city at present, representing approximately 7.5 percent of the city's population. Likewise, Trinity High School is unique because of its large percentage of Tongan students.[3]
Trinity High School receives students from three feeder schools: all students from Euless Junior High school and Harwood Junior High school attend Trinity along with a share of the students from Central Junior High school. Students in the attendance zones for Bell Manor, Lakewood, Meadow Creek, Midway Park, North Euless, Oakwood Terrace, Shady Brook, South Euless, Spring Garden, and Wilshire elementary schools attend Trinity High School.[5]
[edit] Academics
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Among Tarrant County high schools, Trinity High School ranks eighth (of forty-six) in average points above passing on the 11th grade TAKS test.[6] Trinity High School is ranked 304th in the nation (and 6th within Tarrant County) on Newsweek's 2007 list of the top 1,200 high schools in the country[7] The rankings are based on the number of Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate tests taken by graduating seniors — Trinity had 2.296 tests taken per Class of 2007 graduate. This year's ranking is up from 997th in 2006 and 1017th in 2005.[8]
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[edit] Athletics
| Year | Award |
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| 2008 | Class 5A Division I State Champions |
| 2007 | Class 5A Division I State Champions |
| 2005 | Class 5A Division I State Champions |
| 2004 | Class 5A Division I State Semifinalists |
| 2003 | Class 5A State Runner-up |
| 2001 | Class 5A Division II State Champions |
| 1999 | District Champions |
| 1998 | Class 5A Division I Regional Finalists |
| 1994 | District Champions |
| 1993 | Class 5A Division I State Semifinalists |
| 1992 | Class 5A Division I State Runners-up |
| 1986 | Class 5A Division I State Champions |
| 1985 | District Champions |
| 1984 | Class 5A Division I State Champions |
| 1983 | Class 5A Division I State Runners-up |
| 1982 | Class 5A Division I State Champions |
| 1981 | Class 5A Division I State Champions |
| 1980 | Class 5A Division I State Runner-up |
| 1979 | Class 5A Division I State Champions |
| 1976 | Class 5A Division I State Champions |
Sports Illustrated ranked Trinity the 15th best high school athletic program in the country for the 2007-08 season.[11]
The Trinity Trojans football teams host their games at the school district's Pennington Field in Bedford, Texas.
The school has earned 22 Texas State Playoff appearances, including 18 District Championships, six semifinals appearances, and winning the 2005 and 2007 State Championships.[4][10][12] The high school's Trojans football team has achieved notoriety for its performance of the traditional New Zealand Maori Ka Mate haka before games.[13]
Trinity has also been featured in many news stories and on CBS 11 News with Katie Couric about the Haka dance.[14]
The Trinity High School football team is featured in a Gatorade commercial.[3][15]
The 2006 varsity football team was undefeated in the regular season and finished the year 11-1 after a post-season one-point loss.[16] The final score of that game (22-21) gave Southlake Carroll High School its narrowest win of the season.[17]
In 2007, the Trojans finished the season with a (15-1) record and their second Texas 5A Division 1 State Championship. The Trojans played Plano in the semi-finals and had a narrow victory in double-overtime by one field goal.
Trinity has defeated Converse Judson twice in the last three times they have faced each other for the State Championship.
A rivalry exists between Trinity and L.D. Bell High School. In 1999, the series record for the annual Trinity vs. Bell football game was tied at 17-17-1. Including the 2007 game, the Trinity football team has won 10 consecutive games against Bell.[18]
The Trinity Trojans football team has been ranked number 1 in the Texas 5A D1, and ranked 15th in the Nation in the 2007 season. They were ranked 2nd in the Texas 5A D1 and 7th in the Nation in 2005.[19]
In 2008 the Trojans will meet nationally known John Curtis of Louisiana, winner of 25 state titles, in a Labor Day showdown at Texas Stadium.[20]
The THS Cheerleaders won first place in a National Championship in Florida. Winning their division and finished in the top 10 of the over all level 4 division (out of 36 teams) in 2008.
The Girls Lacrosse team won the State Championship on May 6, 2007. They entered the tournament ranked second and defeated the defending champions (9-8).[21]
The Women's Soccer team reached the State Playoffs in 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008. They have also won the NSCAA Team Academic Award in 2005 and 2006.
The Men's Soccer team reached the State Playoffs in 1986, 1996, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007 and 2008.[22]
The Women's Basketball team has earned playoff spots 17 times in the past 20 seasons, including a 33-2 record in 2002. Coach Sue Cannon started the 2006 season with a career record of 858-251, with 490-173 at Trinity. They became the Area Champions in 2007.
The Men's Basketball team were the 1996 State Runners-Up.[10]
The Men's Gymnastics team won State Championships in 1990 and 2002. The 2007 season brought them District Runner-Up, 2nd at Regionals, placed 5th at State, 3 Regionals Champions, one State Champion, and 2 athletes qualified for National Gymnastic Meet in Tenn.[10]
The Women's Cross Country team was the District 7-5A Champion in 2007.
THe Men's Cross Country team had 2 runners qualified for Regionals in 2007.
The Girls Swimming became the District Champions and had 13 qualified for Regionals in 2007.
The Boys Swimming became the District Runner-up and had 8 qualified for Regionals in 2007.
The Baseball team was Bi-District Champion in 1999 and 2000 and reached Area-Round Competition in 2002 and 2003.
The Wrestling team has won the State Championship twice, the District Championship for five years straight (2002-2003-2004-2005-2006).
The Golf teams have twice made regionals; individuals have won medals three times.
The Volleyball team won the District Championship in 2007.
The Softball was Bi-District Champions in 2007.
[edit] Fine Arts
The Trinity Trojan Marching Band uniform consists of black pants, black jacket, red or black baldric with sequins, and gauntlets. The Trinity Percussion Ensemble was ranked 2nd in the Nation by the Percussive Arts Society after winning the 2006 "Call for Tapes" Contest.
The Trinity Drama Department has also had its share of success, advancing to the State finals for UIL One-Act Play in 1987 and 1990. Michael Muhney, a current Hollywood actor, won the State Championship for his One-Act play performance at age 16 while attending Trinity High School.
The Trinity Photography Department is a 5 time State Champion program. In 2008 Trinity had at least 9 finalists in the Best of College Photo Contest. At the Texas A&M Photo Shootout and the Association of Texas Photography Instructors Winter Conference in Arlington the Trojans brought home 33 awards. In 2008 alone the Trinity Photo Department won over 100 awards. They also had a special appearance in the nationally broadcast Dallas Cowboys End of Year Special in 2008.[23] The Trinity Photography Department won State Championships in 1996, 1997, 1999, 2002, and 2005.
The Trinity Choir program has seen success after success in National Competitions and at home. In 2007, the Trinity High School Choirs won 10 out of the 11 awards at the Disney Festival and received Sweepstakes ratings in the UIL Competition. The show choir, Harmony, is an award-winning 14-16 member auditioned ensemble and perform throughout the Metroplex including places such as The Mansion on Turtle Creek, the Nationalization Ceremony for immigrants, and the Ft. Worth Petroleum Club.
Trinity’s Triune Yearbook has received National Awards for its 2007 publication. Including the Gold Medalist from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, the highest ranking category. They have been nominated to receive the prestigious CSPA Crown Award presented only to the top 30 yearbooks in the Nation. They received the All-American rating with 5 marks from Distinction from the National Press Association, the NSPA's highest ranking. Triune has been selected as an elite NSPA Pacemaker Finalist recognizing the top 25 books nationally. They have also been selected by Taylor Publishing as a top 5% outstanding yearbook that will be shared with yearbook staffs around the country.[24]
[edit] Clubs / Organizations (Non-UIL)
- Academic Quiz League
- American Sign Language Club
- Bob Sled (Computer Science Competition Programming Team)
- FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)
- FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America)
- French Honor Society
- German Honor Society
- Hispanic Scholars
- International Thespian Society
- Mu Alpha Theta (math)
- Philosophy Club
- Science Society
- Spanish Honor Society
- TAFE (Future Educators)
- LADD
[edit] Famous alumni
| Name | Distinction | Graduated |
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| Mike Baab | Former NFL center (1982-92) for the Browns, Patriots, and Chiefs | 1978[25] |
| D.J. Brigman | Former PGA Tour player (2005) | 1994[25] |
| Michael Muhney | Hollywood actor | 1993[26] |
| Kathleen Early | Broadway tour actress[27][28] | 1962[29] |
| Everett Fitzgerald | Dancer for Vanilla Ice[30] | 1988[citation needed] |
| Michael Lynn | Computer Security Expert | 1999 |
| Ryan McBean | Fourth round pick in 2007 NFL draft Pittsburgh Steelers | 2003[25] |
| Meghan Danahey | Meteorologist at WFAA Channel 8 | 1992[25] |
| Jeff Patton | Noted Chicago-based improvisational comedian | 2002[25] |
| Todd Smith | Texas State Representative (1996-Present)[31] | 1981[25] |
| Carlynn Savant 2003 - One of the greatest female high school basketball players in Texas history. Owns a plethora of school and state records as well as holding 5 collegiate records at the University of Missouri where she starred for four years.
[edit] Championships
| Year | Organization | Award |
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| 1990 | Men's Gymnastics | UIL State Championship |
| 2002 | Men's Gymnastics | UIL State Championship |
| 2005 | Women's Soccer | NSCAA Team Academic Award |
| 2005 | Football | UIL State Championship |
| 2006 | Women's Soccer | NSCAA Team Academic Award |
| 2007 | Golf | UIL State Championship |
| 2007 | Girls Lacrosse | UIL State Championship |
| 2007 | Football | UIL State Championship |
| 2007 | Women's Soccer | NSCAA Team Academic Award |
| 2008 | Cheerleading | National Champions |
| 2008 | Wrestling | UIL State Championship |
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e f g Academic Excellence Indicator System; 2005-06 District Performance; Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD; Trinity H S. Texas Education Agency. Retrieved on 2007-05-16.
- ^ Judy Everett Ramos (2006-08-31). District Enrollment on the Rise. Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District. Retrieved on 2007-05-15.
- ^ a b c Lunsford, J. Lynn. "A Tongan War Dance Enlivens Football in Euless,Texas", Wall Street Journal, 2006-11-16. Retrieved on 2007-05-08. (WSJ link)
- ^ a b Verdejo, Angel (2007-12-22). Trinity wins 2nd title in 3 years. Ft. Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved on 2008-01-03. Archived by WebCite
- ^ HEB ISD School Feeder Chart & Sites. Hurst Euless Bedford Independent School District. Retrieved on 2007-05-04.
- ^ Brock, Katherine Cromer & Claassen, Jeff (2007-05-16), “School ratings can hide disparities: Another way to gauge high school quality”, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Northeast edition): 1B,9B, <http://www.star-telegram.com/229/story/103586.html> (direct link to chart)
- ^ “Tarrant schools make the grade”, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Northeast edition), 2007-05-22, <http://www.star-telegram.com/407/story/110470.html>
- ^ America's Top Public High Schools. Newsweek (2007). Retrieved on 2007-05-22.
- ^ Nine Named National Merit Finalists. Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (2007-02-14). Retrieved on 2007-05-15.
- ^ a b c d Dallas Morning News; My High School; Euless Trinity Trojans; Sports History. Dallas Morning News. Retrieved on 2008-02-12.
- ^ "Top 25 athletic programs for 2007-08".
- ^ Judy Everett Ramos (2005-12-10). Trinity Wins State Title. Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District. Retrieved on 2007-05-08.
- ^ Laura Bush: We got the Haka in Texas too (2008-06-10). Retrieved on 2008-06-10.
Interview of the First Lady by Jonathan Karl, ABC News (2008-06-09). Retrieved on 2008-06-10. - ^ CBS11 News with Katie Couric. Retrieved on 2007-11-14.
- ^ YouTube - Euless Trinity Gatorade Commercial (2007). Retrieved on 2007-07-31.
- ^ Dallas Morning News; My High School; Euless Trinity Trojans; Football Team Schedule. Dallas Morning News. Retrieved on 2007-05-16.
- ^ Dallas Morning News; My High School; Southlake Carroll Dragons; Football Team Schedule. Dallas Morning News. Retrieved on 2007-05-16.
- ^ 2007 Varsity Schedule. Retrieved on 2008-01-14.
- ^ MaxPreps. Retrieved on 2008-01-14.
- ^ TexasPrepXtra. Retrieved on 2008-03-16.
- ^ Communications Department - District Spotlight - Archives, THS Girls Lacrosse Win State Championship! (2007-05). Retrieved on 2007-05-16.
- ^ Trinity Trojan Soccer. Trinity Soccer Booster Club. Retrieved on 2007-05-15.
- ^ Trinity Photography Awards. Retrieved on 2008-03-19.
- ^ Trinity Triune Awards. Retrieved on 2008-03-23.
- ^ a b c d e f WFAA.com - My High School; Euless Trinity Trojans; Famous Alumni. WFAA.com. Retrieved on 2007-05-15.
- ^ Michael Muhney Biography.
- ^ Zachary Pincus-Roth (2006-11-03). Playbill News: Early and Furr Complete Virginia Woolf Tour Cast. Retrieved on 2007-05-22.
- ^ Winners' Circle: Congratulations to Kathleen Early!. Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (2006-12-08). Retrieved on 2007-05-22.
- ^ HEBISD School Notes. Midcities Online.com. Retrieved on 2007-05-22.
- ^ Everett Fitzgerald
- ^ Texas House of Representatives: Member Todd Smith; Biographical Information. Retrieved on 2007-05-15.
