Mount Vernon High School (Texas)
| Mount Vernon High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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501 Hwy 37 South Mount Vernon, Texas, 75457 United States | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public high school |
| School district | Mount Vernon Independent School District |
| Principal | Kelly Baird |
| Assistant principals | Craig Watson |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 408[1] (2014) |
| Color(s) | Purple & White |
| Athletics conference | UIL Class AAA |
| Mascot | Tigers/Lady Tigers |
| Yearbook | The Tiger's Tail |
| Website | Mount Vernon High School |
Mount Vernon High School is a public high school located in Mount Vernon, Texas (USA) and classified as a 3A school by the UIL. It is part of the Mount Vernon Independent School District located in central Franklin County. In 2013, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.[2]
Athletics
The Mount Vernon Tigers compete in the following sports [3]
Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Powerlifting, Tennis, Golf, Track, Softball & Baseball
State Titles
Boys Basketball [4]
The 1948 Boys Basketball championship team was coached by Milburn "Catfish" Smith who won the title undefeated.
Notable Alumnus
- Don Meredith - NFL Quarterback - Dallas Cowboys. Was also a sports commentator and actor.
- Judd Hambrick - Professional broadcast journalist.