Brownwood High School

Coordinates: 31°41′29″N 98°58′43″W / 31.6913°N 98.9787°W / 31.6913; -98.9787

Brownwood High School is a public high school located in Brownwood, Texas (US). It is part of the Brownwood Independent School District located in central Brown County and classified as a 3A school by the UIL. In 2013, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.^[2]

Athletics

The Brownwood Lions compete in the following sports:

Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Powerlifting, Soccer, Golf, Tennis, Track, Softball & Baseball

During the 1960s and 1970s, Brownwood was one of the most dominant football programs in Texas. Under the guidance of legendary coach Gordon Wood, the Lions made the state finals eight times and winning titles on a state-record seven occasions.

State Titles

• Football ^[3]
  • 1960(3A), 1965(3A), 1967(3A), 1969(3A), 1970(3A), 1978(3A), 1981(4A)
• Boys Golf ^[4]
  • 1955(2A), 1985(4A), 1986(4A)
• Boys Track ^[5]
  • 1962(3A)

State Finalists

• Boys Basketball^[6]
  • 1949(2A)
• Football ^[7]
  • 1977(3A)
• Volleyball ^[8]
  • 2008(3A)

Classification

Brownwood was a 4A school up until the fall of 2008. It is now a 3A school and in UIL District 5 3A which includes Abilene Wylie, Big Spring, Brownwood, Snyder, Sweetwater.^[9]

Theatre

The Theatre Department at Brownwood High School is headed by Larry "Sir" Mathis. He has been at the school for over twenty years taking one break to work elsewhere. He has expanded the department into what it is today. The Theatre Department also includes almost every kind of student; cheerleaders, band members, choir members, and athletes. Larry Mathis has produced several award-winning plays. Amongst the biggest productions include Peter Pan, Ash Girl, and The Mill on the Floss. Donnetta Shelton is Larry Mathis's assistant as well as former student.

State Titles

• One Act Play - ^[10]
  • 1967(3A)

Notable alumni

• Robert E. Howard, fantasy and sci-fi writer, creator of Conan the Barbarian
• Jimmy Harris, former NFL defensive back
• Shawn Hollingsworth, former Denver Broncos tackle
• Dave Ribble, former NFL guard
• Jim Thomason, former Detroit Lions halfback
• Roy White, former Chicago Bears fullback
• Bob Young, former NFL lineman
• Shelby Miller, 2009 St. Louis Cardinals draft pick
• Casey Pachall, Quarterback for the TCU Horned Frogs football team.
• Bob Denver, lead actor, in Gilligan's Island
• Larry Elkins, two-time All-American flanker at Baylor, and later for the AFL's Houston Oilers
• Roy Spence, founder of GSD&M Idea City
• James "Jimmy" Samuel Morris, Jr. professional baseball player known for his brief Major League Baseball (MLB) career

References

External links

• Brownwood ISD