Henrietta M. King High School

Coordinates: 27°29′43″N 97°51′15″W / 27.4954°N 97.8541°W / 27.4954; -97.8541

Henrietta M. King High School is a 4A public high school located in Kingsville, Texas (USA). It is part of the Kingsville Independent School District located in west central Kleberg County. In 2011, the school was rated "Academically Unacceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.^[2]

History

H.M. King High School is named after the wife of Richard King, founder of the King Ranch, Henrietta King.

Athletics

The Kingsville King Brahmas compete in the following sports:

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

State Finalists

• Football –
  • 1958(3A)

State Champions 1929 State Champions 2015

Football

Football games are held at Javelina Stadium.

Soccer

Soccer games for both the girls and boys teams are held at the MOPAC field for home games.

Powerlifting

The school's powerlifting program has always been a strong part of the athletic department, notable lifters include Mark Cortez and Javiel Rojas. The program is currently under the leadership of Doug Kent.

Arts

Band

H.M. King High School features a strong musical program through its concert bands and marching band under the direction of Rolando Molina. The H.M. King Mighty Brahma Marching Band has had consistent success throughout the years, having gone to the State-level UIL Marching Band competition in San Antonio, Texas for the 14th time in the 2014-2015 marching season.

References

External links

• Kingsville ISD