Mineola High School (Texas)

32°40′14″N 95°30′01″W / 32.6706°N 95.5002°W / 32.6706; -95.5002Coordinates: 32°40′14″N 95°30′01″W / 32.6706°N 95.5002°W / 32.6706; -95.5002

Mineola High School is a 3A public high school located in Mineola, Texas in southern Wood County. It is a part of the Mineola Independent School District and serves most of the city of Mineola. In 2011, the school was rated "Recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.^[2]

History

The original high school was opened in 1914 and was destroyed by a fire on March 27, 1924. A new school was built in 1925 and later razed in 1968. This school was located in the 400 block of West Blair Street. In 1968, the present High School was built.

Band

Mineola High School Band has over 100 members.

Theatre

The theatre department of Mineola High School is known as Act I & Company. Act I & Company has won the UIL One Act Play Championship in conference 3A seven times. Of those 7 championships, 5 were consecutive wins.

State Titles

• One Act Play - ^[3]
  • 1987(3A), 1988(3A), 1989(3A), 1990(3A), 1991(3A), 1994(3A), 1995(3A)

Athletics

Mineola's stadium from 1914-1992 was called Yellowjacket's Stadium. It was replaced in 1992 by Meredith Memorial Stadium. The Mineola Yellow Jackets compete in the following sports:

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

Notable alumni

• Bryan Hughes (Class of 1987), member of the Texas House of Representatives from House District 5.
• Adam Moore MLB catcher.
• Kacey Musgraves (Class of 2006) Country music artist and performer.

See also

• List of school districts in Texas
• Mineola, Texas

References

External links

• Mineola ISD