Klein High School

Klein High School
Together, We Make a Difference
Location
16715 Stuebner Airline
Klein, Texas, 77379
United States
Information
Type Public high school
Established 1938
School district Klein Independent School District
Principal Larry Whitehead
Faculty 191.9 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades 9-12
Enrollment 3,155 (2009-2010)[1]
Student to teacher ratio 17.9[1]
Campus suburban
Color(s)          Blue & Gold
Nickname Bearkats
Newspaper 'Klein Bearchat'
Yearbook 'Bearkat Yearbook'
Website School website

Klein High School is a public high school located in Klein, Texas, approximately 30 miles from downtown Houston. It serves grades 9-12 in the Klein Independent School District.

Contents

History

In July 1928, five common school districts in the area were consolidated into Rural High School District Number One. The new district's high school building was located at what is now 7200 Spring-Cypress Road, between Kuykendahl Road and Stuebner Airline Road. This building is now behind the district's central office building. In 1938, Rural High School District Number One became Klein Independent School District, and its high school became Klein High School.[2] The high school moved to its current location in 1963.

Profile

Klein was the first high school established in the Klein Independent School District. It is accredited by the Texas Education Agency and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. 93% of the 2006 graduating class planned on attending college, receiving over $7 million in college scholarships.[3]

Sports

Klein High School competes in district 13-5A.

State championships

Cheerleading

The Klein High School cheerleaders Nationals Team earned a National Championship at the 2006 NCA Senior and Junior High School National Championships in the Medium Varsity division,[8] and also won a specialty award for Best Use of Jumps in the routine.[9] The 2007 NCA National Championship was preceded by a regional title at the Texas Lone Star Classic and a state championship at the Texas State Championships for Division 5A schools.[10] The cheerleading team has earned six National Titles at the NCA competition in the last 19 years [8] including Grand Champions in 2000.[9]

Activities

Music

The Klein High School full orchestra was named the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) honor orchestra for 2007-2008. It won similar honors in 1998, 2001, and 2003.[11]

The Klein High School Music program was honored with a Grammy Award for the 1999-2000 school year.

The Wind Symphony was the National Wind Band winner in 2008.

Construction

The old main building of Klein High School was demolished in 2010. Construction is underway for a completely new facility that will replace all existing buildings. The first phase of construction is due to be completed by the beginning of the 2012-13 school year with all new construction complete by the beginning of the 2014-15 school year. [12]

Notable alumni

Name Class Year Notability Reference
Turner, SylvesterSylvester Turner 1973 (valedictorian) Accomplished member of the Texas House of Representatives [13]
George, ChrisChris George 1998 Earned Gold Medal as member of 2000 USA Olympic Baseball Team in Sydney, Australia [14]
Green, MikeMike Green 1996 American Football Player for Tennessee Titans [15]
Webb, DerekDerek Webb 1992 Famous Musician in Caedmon's Call (& solo artist) [16]
Lovett, LyleLyle Lovett 1975 Famous musician [17]
Thomas, SloanSloan Thomas 2000 American Football Player, Tennessee Titans, New York Jets, Seattle Seahawks [18]
Wilkinson, LauraLaura Wilkinson 1996 2004 World Cup Platform Gold Medalist; 2000 Olympic Platform Gold Medalist [19]
Youboty, AshtonAshton Youboty 2003 American Football Player, 3rd round draft pick by the Buffalo Bills [20]
Bomer, MatthewMatthew Bomer 1996 Actor, White Collar [20]
Rappaport, BenBen Rappaport 2004 Actor, Outsourced [20]
Stringfield, SherrySherry Stringfield 1985 Actress, ER [21]
Murphy, DavidDavid Murphy 2000 Major League Baseball player for the Boston Red Sox, and the Texas Rangers [22]
Pace, LeeLee Pace 1997 Actor, Pushing Daisies [21]
Adams, KevinKevin Adams 1980 Theatre Designer, 3 time Tony Award winner [23]

References

  1. ^ a b c Klein High School, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed October 29, 2007.
  2. ^ http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=kisd.hf.hist.dist
  3. ^ Klein High School profile 2006-2007
  4. ^ UIL State Champion Archives Boys Soccer 1996-97
  5. ^ UIL State Championship Archives Boys Soccer 1998-99
  6. ^ UIL State Soccer Tournament
  7. ^ UIL State Champion Archives Baseball 1997-98
  8. ^ a b Spring/Klein/Tomball News January 25, 2008
  9. ^ a b [Fox Sports Network April 4, 2008]
  10. ^ Spring/Klein/Tomball Sports January 8, 2008
  11. ^ Spring/Klein/Tomball News August 2, 2007
  12. ^ http://www.kleinisd.net/docs/50-KHS%20Reconstruction.pdf]
  13. ^ http://www.house.state.tx.us/members/member-page/?district=139
  14. ^ http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player_career.jsp?player_id=150203
  15. ^ www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/187551
  16. ^ http://www.derekwebb.com/
  17. ^ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005164/
  18. ^ www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/pages/bios03/thomas_sloan.html
  19. ^ http://www.laurawilkinson.com
  20. ^ a b c http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7819
  21. ^ a b http://www.kleinalumni.com/FamousAlumni_Information.asp?ID=36
  22. ^ http://www.kleinalumni.com/FamousAlumni_Information.asp?ID=664
  23. ^ http://livedesignonline.com/mag/lighting_unexpected_kevin_adams/

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