Irion County High School

Irion County High School
Address
301 N 3rd St. Mertzon, Texas, 76941-0469 United States
Information
School type	Public High School
School district	Irion County Independent School District
Principal	Alan Gillespie
Grades	7-12
Enrollment	181^[1] (2012)
Color(s)	Purple & White
Athletics conference	UIL Class A
Mascot	Hornets/Lady Hornets
Website	Irion County High School

Irion County High School is a public high school located in Mertzon, Texas (US) and classified as a 1A school by the UIL. It is part of the Irion County Independent School District located in east central Irion County. In 2013, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.^[2]

Residents of the West Texas Boys Ranch, in Tankersley,^[3] unincorporated Tom Green County,^[4] are enrolled in the Irion County school district.^[5]

Athletics

The Irion County Hornets compete in the following sports ^[6]

Cross Country, Football, Basketball, Powerlifting, Golf, Tennis & Track

2012: 2nd runner up at State competition performing A Streetcar Named Desire directed by Billy McDaris. ^[9]
2011: Advanced to Regional level competition where they were the alternate to state with their performance in A Lie of the Mind, directed by Billy McDaris. ^[10]
2009: Advanced to the Regional level where they received several honorable mentions and Best Actor for their performance of The Bridegroom of Blowing Rock, also directed by Billy McDaris. ^[11]