Caldwell High School (Caldwell, Texas)

Coordinates: 30°32′52″N 96°40′25″W / 30.5478°N 96.6736°W / 30.5478; -96.6736

Caldwell High School is a 4A high school located in Caldwell, Texas. It is part of the Caldwell Independent School District located in central Burleson County. In 2011, the school was rated "Academically Acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.^[2]

Athletics

The Caldwell Hornets compete in the following sports -

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

State Titles

• Volleyball - ^[3]
  • 1985(1A), 2000(2A)
• Boys Track - ^[4]
  • 1970(2A)
• One Act Play - ^[5]
  • 1980(2A), 1984(3A)

The Band

The Caldwell High School band has been known for its talented performers. Directors of the band are William Foster and Ian Campbell; Todd Phillips left in 2012. Jodi Addison, flutist, made ATSSB State. Lucas Schoppe, Jennifer Erchinger, and Robyn Luna advanced to the State Solo&Ensemble Competition held at Texas State University-San Marcos in both 2006 and 2007. The 2006 - 2007 school year was a good year for the Caldwell High School Band. They earned Division 2 in Marching Contest and Division 1 in both concert and sightreading contest. The Band has not earned a sweepstakes or special sweepstakes trophy since 2002. 2008 proved to be an even better year for the band. They received straight ones at the UIL Region 26 Marching Contest, making history. They are now the first band in Caldwell to advance to area. Recent halftime shows include: 2007 - Paul Simon; 2006-Jazz; 2005-Latin; 2004- The Lord of the Rings; 2003- The Beach Boys. The band's show for the '08-'09 year is "Latin Jazz" Featuring music from Chuck Mangione, and Santana. The Band's show for the 2009-10 marching season was "Riverdance", based upon the dance troupe by the same name. The 2010-11 show was Piano Man: The Music of Billy Joel, featuring "Piano Man" "We Didn't Start the Fire" "Air (Dublinesque)" and "Just the Way You Are". The 2011-12 show is The Eagles, featuring "Take it Easy", "Heartache Tonight", and "Desperado". The band received a Division 1 at UIL Region 18&26 Marching Contest in Giddings, Tx. The band has also advanced to area once again in 2012 with their show based on The Beatles. That same year, the band won their second consecutive Sweepstakes Award.

Sweepstakes Award of 2009

The Caldwell High School Band received sweepstakes at the UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest in Caldwell, TX April 2009. Later, the band would receive sweepstakes for UIL in 2012 and 2013.

Drum Major Timeline

2014-2015 Christopher Richardson & Esmeralda Zapata
2013-2014 Rissie Soldat & Christopher Richardson
2012-2013 Scout Hare & Jacob Demuynck
2011-2012 Catie Foster & Jacob Demuynck
2010-2011 Catie Foster, Amanda Elsner, & Lindsey Hicks
2009-2010 Owen Foster, JJ Rodriguez & Lindsey Hicks
2008-2009 Owen Foster & Shawn Roche
2007-2008 D. Lester Sheppard, Jr. & Robyn Luna
2006-2007 D. Lester Sheppard, Jr. & Robyn Luna
2005-2006 Jennifer Erchinger & Robyn Luna
2004-2005 Michael Gaskins & Aurora Munoz
2003-2004 Matthew Schielack & Deborah Beran

The Theatre Arts Department

The Caldwell High School Theatre Arts Department is known state wide for their growing talent. For the past two years they have conducted a One-Act Play Festival with over 25 schools in attendance and nationally renowned directors as clinicians. The director of the department since the 2006-2007 school year has been Elizabeth Munoz. In 2007 the Caldwell High School Theatre Department's One Act Play was Alternate to Regionals with their production of "Anatomy of Gray". Receiving individual acting awards were: Kayla Gaar- Best Actress (Area)/ All Star Cast (District), Gavin Bartnesky-All Star Cast (District), Kayla Wilson-Honorable Mention (District), Sara Grieg-Honorable Mention (Area), Daniel Ferguson-Honorable Mention (Area), Blake McCoy-Outstanding Technician and Anna Zamarripa- Outstanding Technician. In 2008 they have been awarded Advancing Play to Area with "The Women of Lockerbie". Receiving individual awards were: Kayla Gaar- Best Actress, Kayla Wilson-All Star Cast, Owen Foster- All Star Cast, Stephanie Stutts- Honorable Mention and Bobby Mikulin-All Star Crew. The Area competition will be held on April 4, 2008.

On April 24, 2008 the Caldwell High School Theatre Arts Department placed 3rd in the 3A Conference State competition with their production of "The Women of Lockerbie". Receiving individual awards at state were: Kayla Gaar - All Star Cast, Kayla Wilson - Honorable Mention All Star Cast, Owen Foster - Honorable Mention All Star Cast, and Melissa Levy - Outstanding Technician.

Molly Marsh has been the Theater Director for 2008-09 and 2009–10.

Notable Texas UIL Drama Educators

• Lou Ida Marsh- Director and critic
• Breta Grubbs- Director
• Molly Marsh- Director
• Elizabeth Munoz - Director

The Great Fire of 2006

On March 23, 2006, suspects entered Caldwell High School and set fire to the Chemistry lab. The room was a loss. Prior to the fire, the school had recently installed an extensive security camera system, including one directly outside of the room. Following the incident, the school was cited for having not completed the recommended amount of fire drills per year and having non-working fire alarm systems. Also following the fire, school closed for 3 days and finally reopened smelling of smoke and burning cherry blossoms. Even though the scent was supposed to not make anyone sick, it did. Students were relocated to another classroom where they can be quoted as saying "we had a grand time learning about chemistry".

Notable Alumni

• Kent Caperton (Class of 1967), politician
• Jason Carter - Wide Receiver, Carolina Panthers
• Charlie Krueger (American football player) - Defensive Lineman, San Francisco 49ers, 1959–1973
• John Symank, American football player and coach

References

External links

• Caldwell Independent School District Website