Clarksville High School (Clarksville, Texas)
Coordinates: 33°36′33″N 95°03′27″W / 33.6093°N 95.0576°W
| Clarksville High School | |
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| Address | |
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201 S Donoho St Clarksville, Texas 75426-1016 United States | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public high school |
| Motto | Be All YOU Can Be At CISD |
| School district | Clarksville Independent School District |
| Principal | James Johnson |
| Grades | 6-12 |
| Enrollment | 198[1] (2012) |
| Color(s) | Royal Blue & White |
| Athletics conference | UIL Class AA |
| Mascot | Tigers/Lady Tigers |
| Website | Clarksville High School |
Clarksville High School is a public high school located in Clarksville, Texas (USA). It is part of the Clarksville Independent School District located in central Red River County and classified as a 2A school by the UIL. In 2013, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.[2]
2012-13 Administration
Chris Vaughn has been at the school since 2003. After serving as an assistant football coach, US History teacher and assistant principal, he began leading Clarksville High School as principal in the Fall of 2006. Heather Crenshaw serves as the campus Student Service Coordinator.
Accountability Rating
In past years, the campus had fallen victim to lower and lower test scores on the state-mandated TAKS Test. The District was determined to turn things around. After much hard work from educators and students, the Clarksville High School went from being an unacceptable campus to a "Recognized Campus" in 2009-2010.
Athletics
The Clarksville Tigers compete in the following sports:
Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Powerlifting, Golf, Tennis, Track, Softball & Baseball
The Clarksville Tigers Basketball Team captured the State Championship March 2012. The Clarksville Tigers Football team were Regional Quarter Finalists in 2011. The football team made school history in November 2010 by advancing to the regional playoffs.
The 400 Meter Relay were State CHAMPS in 2012.
The Lady Tigers Basketball Team were Regional Quarter Finalists in 2011.
The CHS Tiger Band placed 4th in the Texas STATE Marching Championship in 2011.
State Titles
- Boys Basketball - [3]
- 1995(3A), 1998(3A), 2012(1A/D1)
State Finalists
- Boys Basketball -
- 1989(3A), 1991(3A)
School Song
All hail Alma Mater
Thy queen of all the rest
In all our fond memories
Thy name we love the best
And as we walk the path of life
And sail the storm-tossed seas
Our beacon of light shall ever be
Our days at Clarksville High School
C*H*S!!!
The tune of the school song is based on the Piu Andante theme from the Fourth Movement of Johannes Brahms' Symphony No. 1. A recording by the Columbia University Orchestra can be found here.
Notable alumni
- Gary VanDeaver (Class of 1976), former superintendent of the New Boston Independent School District and incoming 2015 Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives from Bowie, Franklin, Lamar, and Red River counties.
References
- ↑ Texas Tribune
- ↑ "2013 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency.
- ↑ UIL Centennial webpage Archived March 6, 2012, at the Wayback Machine.