Longview High School
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| Longview High School | |
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| Address | |
| 201 East Tomlinson Parkway Longview, Texas, 75605-3268 United States | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public high school |
| Motto | Believe in Excellence |
| Established | 1874 |
| School district | Longview Independent School District |
| Principal | James Brewer |
| Assistant principals | Penny Champion Joaquin Guerrero Melanie Pondant |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 2083[1] (2012) |
| Color(s) | Green & White |
| Athletics conference | UIL Class AAAAA |
| Mascot | Lobos/Lady Lobos |
| Newspaper | The Long-View |
| Yearbook | The Lobo |
| Website | Longview High School |
Longview High School (colloquially known as LHS) is a public high school located in the city of Longview, Texas, in Gregg County, United States and classified as a 5A school by the UIL. It is a part of the Longview Independent School District located in central Gregg County. The school was founded in 1874 as the Longview Male and Female Institute, and the first permanent structure was established in 1885. In 2013, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.[2]
Athletics
The Longview Lobos compete in the folloing sports [3]
Volleyball, Cross Country, Football, Basketball, Swimming, Soccer, Powerlifting, Golf, Tennis, Track, Baseball & Softball
State Titles
Football
The school's athletic program is highlighted by its football team. The Lobos won their first state championship in 1937 with a 19-12 victory over Wichita Falls. The game was played on Christmas Day in the Cotton Bowl. Longview plays at Lobo Stadium, on the campus of Longview High School. A number of high profile coaches have guided the Lobos over time, including P.E. “Pete” Shotwell (1935–1945) and Milburn “Catfish” Smith (1954–1958). Official
Notable alumni
- Bobby Collier, former NFL player; Los Angeles Rams, 1951
- Chris Davis (baseball), MLB All-Star. Played for Texas Rangers. Now the everyday first baseman for the Baltimore Orioles.[7]
- Tony Goolsby, former member of the Texas House of Representatives from Dallas County
- Robert Henson (American football), NFL Washington Redskins Linebacker
- Eddie Hill, NHRA drag racing champion
- Chris Ivory, NFL New York Jets
- Malcolm Kelly, NFL former Washington Redskins Wide Receiver
- Matthew McConaughey, film actor
- Josh Scobee, NFL Washington Redskins Jacksonville Jaguars kicker
- Bobby Taylor (football player), NFL former NFL defensive back
- Russell Terrell, background vocalist
- Jose Francisco Torres, Pachuca Midfielder U.S. Mens National Soccer Team Member
- David Wesley, former NBA guard
- Trent Williams, NFL Washington Redskins offensive tackle
- Jeb Blount, NFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Oakland Raiders Quarterback
- Don Fambrough, Former head football coach at the University of Kansas
- Mike Clark, Place kicker for Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys. On Cowboys Super Bowl VI team.
- Bruce Greer, Award winning musician, 1980
References
- ↑ Texas Tribune
- ↑ "2013 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency.
- ↑ The Athletics Department
- ↑ UIL Boys Basketball Archives
- ↑ UIL Girls Basketball Archives
- ↑ Lone Star Football Network
- ↑ "Chris Davis Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved December 10, 2012.
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Coordinates: 32°32′32″N 94°44′37″W / 32.5423°N 94.74355°W
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