Taft High School (Texas)

For schools of the same name, see William Howard Taft High School (disambiguation).
Taft High School
Address
502 Rincon Rd.
Taft, Texas, 78390-2929
United States
Information
School type Public high school
Motto "Working Towards The Future"
School district Taft Independent School District
Principal Angel Lopez
Assistant principals Rodney Wade
Grades 9-12
Enrollment 297[1] (2012)
Color(s)           Green & White
Athletics conference UIL Class AA
Mascot Greyhounds
Website Taft High School

Taft High School is a public high school located in the city of Taft, Texas, in San Patricio County, United States and classified as a 3A school by the UIL. It is a part of the Taft Independent School District located in east central San Patricio County. In 2013, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.[2]

Extracurricular activities

Taft participates in numerous activities mostly as part of University Interscholastic League in District 30 2A, after being realigned from District 30 3A following the 2003-2004 school year. Taft is the second largest school in District 30, behind George West High School. It is also has a branch of the National Honor Society and an active Student Council.

Sports/athletics

Through UIL Taft participates in football, cross country, volleyball, basketball, baseball, softball, track and field, and golf. Taft also participates in powerlifting through the Texas High School Powerlifting Association attending the state competition many times over the past decade. The varsity basketball team has been state ranked for the past two years.

Current Athletic Director: Pete Gujardo

Girls Coordinator: Tasha Wilson

Taft achievements

Academic competitions

Taft participates in the majority of UIL events led by Ms. Mary-Jean Wolter for over 14 years. In 2006, the UIL Team placed 3rd overall at district competition in Falfurrias with six advancing to regional competition. Sarah Bailey and Lee Dykes came within points of advancing to state in Computer Applications and Computer Science respectively. In 2007, the team placed 4th overall at district competition with four advancing to regionals in eight events.

Computer science

The two year district champion(2005,2006) Computer Science team also competes in hands-on Texas Computer Educator Association competition. In 2007 Lee Dykes and Thomas Putnam qualified for the state TCEA Programming competition. The team of Lee Dykes, Thomas Putnam, and Amanda Harbison competed in UIL 2A South Regional Competition in 2006 and the team of Lee Dykes, Thomas Putnam, Joel Reyes, and Domingo Hiracheta will compete as wildcard in the same competition in 2007. Lee Dykes was District champion in 2006 and received 2nd in District 2007 competition following the previous state champion. He advanced to state with 3rd at the regional level.

In 2008, Domingo Hiracheta also advanced to State level in TCEA as a one-man team, behind a three-man team from Port Aransas, as well as placing third individually in Computer Science Regionals for UIL, qualifying for State.

Robotics

In 2007, Taft High School participated for the first time ever in the BEST Robotics competition. Led by Domingo Hiracheta, the first-year rookie team swept the competition floor, winning the Regional Finals by 200 points. The team won a whopping five trophies, among them the Rookie Team of the Year, and Most Agile Robot.

Theater

The school plays host to an active drama team which holds an annual talent show and participates in one act play competition. In 2006, Ariana Cancino was also selected to be part of the 2006 All-State one-act play crew. Many years the team travels to the spring Texas Educational Theater Association Theaterfest conference. The theater teacher that is currently serving Taft ISD is Amber Campbell.

Year Show Type Play/Show Highest Level of Advancement Director Acting Honors
2001-2002 One Act Play Amber Waves District Alternate Nora Moreno-Jarrell All Start Cast: Debbie Camarillo Honorable Mention Cast: Colby Sites
2002-2003 One Act Play The Wizard of Oz District Alternate Nora Moreno-Jarrell All Star Cast: Joey Olivarez, Debbie Camarillo, Ashley Trevino
2003-2004 One Act Play The Crucible Region Alternate Nora Moreno-Jarrell Best Actor: Jack Siverand All Star Cast: Debbie Camarillo, Joey Olivarez, Ashley Trevino, Valerie Nanez Honorable Mention All Star Cast: Lee Dykes
2004-2005 One Act Play Noises Off Area Qualifier Nora Moreno-Jarrell All Star Cast at District and Regionals: Joey Olivarez, Ashley Trevino, All Star Cast at District: Debbie Camarillo, Valerie Nanez Honorable Mention All Star Cast: Lee Dykes, Jack Siverand
2005-2006 Talent Show Night at the Roxbury
One Act Play The Fifth Sun, the tragic story of Oscar Romero's assassination Alternate Nora Moreno-Jarrell All Star Cast: Taylor
2006-2007 Talent Show Holloween
One Act Play A Midsummer Night's Dream
2007-2008 One Act Play Blood Wedding Nora Moreno-Jarrell
2008-2009 Children's Show The Mystery of the Ming Tree Matt Turner
One Act Play As Bees in Honey Drown Fourth place in District 30-AA Matt Turner All-Star Cast: Michael Beasley; Honorable Mention Cast: Desirée Putnam
2009-2010 Haunted House Matt Turner
One Act Play Nevermore! Fourth place in District 30-AA Matt Turner Best Actor: Michael Beasley; Honorable Mention Cast: Edgar Mendoza

Band

Taft High School Band marching in Governor Dolph Briscoe's inaugural parade, 1973

The "Band with Pride", Taft High School Band had received 21 consecutive UIL sweepstakes, until the 2006-2007 school year,which entails receiving a first division rating in marching, concert performance, and sight reading. Most years it attends three Battle of the Bands-style pre-UIL competitions. Band members are also encouraged to participate in try-outs for All-Region, All-State, and All-State Jazz bands created by the Association of Texas Small School Bands. Every third year the band travels to Florida to perform in Walt Disney World's Magic Music Days.

Winterguard

Meisha Hinojosa, Director

The band includes an active winter guard that has placed in state competition in recent years with many of its members also placing in State Solo and Ensemble competitions.

In 2007-2008, The Taft Ultimate Impact Winterguard Won State In The Novice Red Division. (300) In 2008-2009, The Winterguard Won State In Scholastic A. (Bring Me To Life)

References

  1. ↑ Texas Tribune
  2. ↑ "2013 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency.

External links

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