Sherman High School (Texas)
| Sherman High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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2201 E Lamar St. Sherman, Texas, 75090-6599 USA | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public high school |
| School district | Sherman Independent School District |
| Principal | Peggy Van Marter |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1593[1] (2010) |
| Color(s) | Maroon & White |
| Athletics conference | UIL Class AAAA |
| Mascot | Bearcats |
| Website | Sherman High School |
Sherman High School is a 5A public high school in Sherman, Texas, United States. It is part of the Sherman Independent School District located in central Grayson County. In 2011, the school was rated "Academically Acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.[2]
Athletics
The Sherman Bearcats compete in these sports -
Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Powerlifting, Swimming, Soccer, Golf, Track, Tennis, Softball & Baseball
State Titles
Sherman Douglas (PVIL)
- Football - [3]
- 1964(PVIL-2A)
State Finalists
Sherman (UIL)
- Baseball -
- 1964(5A)
Sherman Douglas (PVIL)
- Football –
- 1965(PVIL-2A)
Rivalry
Sherman High School and neighboring Denison High School have had a long standing football rivalry dating back to 1906. Each year, the schools play for "The Battle of the Ax" in which an engraved axe is awarded to the winner. This is the longest continuous rivalry among all high schools in the state of Texas.[4]
Notable alumni
- Charlie Johnson - Super Bowl XLI champion
- Curtis Scott Luper is an American college football assistant coach at Auburn University
- Hunter Smith - Super Bowl XLI champion
- Michael Quinn Sullivan (Class of 1988) - Journalist, conservative political activist
References
- ↑ Texas Tribune
- ↑ "2011 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency.
- ↑ UIL Centennial Webpage
- ↑ Battle of the Axe