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Lufkin High School

FieldValue
nameLufkin High School
imageLufkin High School.jpg
address309 Medford Drive
cityLufkin
stateTexas
zipcode75901
countyAngelina County
countryUnited States
coordinates
us_nces_school_id
schooltypehigh school
fundingtypePublic
established1905
districtLufkin ISD
localeTown: Remote
principalJulie McManus{{cite webtitle=Staff List Lufkin High School
urlhttps://sites.lufkinisd.org/lhs/contact/staff-list/website=sites.lufkinisd.orgaccess-date=14 August 2023}}
grades912
conferenceUIL Class 5A
mascotPanther/Lady Panther
Nacogdoches High School<ref>{{cite webtitleNacodoches vs. Lufkin (2017)url=https://greatamericanrivalry.com/game/nacodoches-vs-lufkin/website=Great American Rivalry Seriesaccess-date=15 January 2022}}
enrollment2,101
enrollment_as_of20232024
staff175.48
ratio11.97
yearbookFang
colorsPurple & Gold
homepageLufkin High School

Longview High School Nacogdoches High School

Lufkin High School is a public high school located in Lufkin, Texas and is classified as a 5A school by the University Interscholastic League. It is part of the Lufkin Independent School District that serves the Lufkin area and central Angelina County. During 20232024, Lufkin High School had an enrollment of 2,101 students and a student to teacher ratio of 11.97.

History

Following the desegregation of Lufkin ISD in 1971, Lufkin High School and Dunbar High School, the formerly African-American School in Lufkin, consolidated. The current high school building was constructed and opened in 1999. In 2018, a 75 million dollar bond was passed by Lufkin ISD, which included plans for a new sports complex to be constructed at Lufkin High School. The complex officially opened in August 2021.

Academics

  • UIL Spelling and Vocabulary Champions
    • 1999 (6A)
  • UIL Accounting Champions
    • 2018 (5A)
    • 2019 (5A)

Athletics

Lufkin High School student athletes compete as the Panthers in the following sports:

  • Cross Country
  • Volleyball
  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Powerlifting
  • Swimming
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Golf
  • Track
  • Softball
  • Baseball

State titles

Lufkin (UIL)

  • Marching Band
    • 2016 (5A/6A)
    • 2017 (5A/6)
    • 2019 (5A/6A)
    • 2021 (5A/6A)
    • 2023 (5A/6A)
    • 2024 (5A/6A)
  • Baseball
    • 1963 (4A)
  • Boys Basketball
    • 1979 (4A)
  • Football
    • 2001 (5A)
  • Boys Soccer
    • 2015 (6A)

Lufkin Dunbar (PVIL)

  • Football
    • 1964 (PVIL-6A), 1966 (PVIL-6A), 1967 (PVIL-6A)

Fine arts

The Lufkin High School Panther Band received the only superior rating of (1,1,1) at all UIL Marching Competitions from 2008 through 2020. The band also won the Military state marching title in 2016, 2017 (6A) and 2019 (5A) at the NAMMB Military State Marching Contest. As well, the band has sent numerous students to the TMEA All State clinic.

Notable alumni

  • Bruce Alexander – former NFL player
  • Dez Bryant – former Oklahoma State University football player; former Dallas Cowboys Wide receiver
  • Carrington Byndom – former Carolina Panthers cornerback
  • Keke Coutee - former Texas Tech University football player; current Houston Texans wide receiver
  • Rex Hadnot – former University of Houston Offensive guard; former San Diego Chargers Offensive guard. Former placer for the Arizona Cardinals (2010–2011), Cleveland Browns (2008–2009) and Miami Dolphins (2004–2007)
  • Ken Houston – Lufkin Dunbar graduate who played for the Washington Redskins (1973–1980) and Houston Oilers (1967–1972); was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1986
  • Terrence Kiel, former Texas A&M University and San Diego Chargers safety
  • Jorvorskie Lane – former Texas A&M University football player; former Miami Dolphins Fullback; former Tampa Bay Buccaneers fullback; holds Texas state high school record for career rushing touchdowns (49)
  • Erik McCoy - NFL center
  • Reggie McNeal – former Texas A&M University quarterback; former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver; former Canadian Football League wide receiver and quarterback
  • Don Muhlbach – former Texas A&M University football player; current Detroit Lions deep snapper
  • Ja'Lynn Polk – NFL wide receiver for the New England Patriots
  • Joe Robb – former Texas Christian University Offensive lineman. Played for the Detroit Lions (1968–1971), St. Louis Cardinals (1961–1967) and Philadelphia Eagles (1959–1960)
  • Ryan Rottman – actor
  • Pete Runnels – former infielder for the Houston Colt .45's (1963–1964), Boston Red Sox (1958–1962) and Washington Senators (1951–1957)
  • Jacoby Shepherd – former NFL cornerback
  • Suzy Spencer – journalist and New York Times bestselling author; class of 1972
  • T. J. Turner – former NFL defensive end
  • Joe Williams – former NFL player, graduated from Dunbar High School

References

References

  1. "Nacodoches vs. Lufkin (2017)".
  2. "TEA". [[Texas Education Agency]].
  3. "Lufkin Dunbar High School".
  4. (17 April 2019). "Lufkin ISD unveils new modern buildings".
  5. (6 August 2021). "New Lufkin ISD gym officially opens".
  6. [https://web.archive.org/web/20120507092127/http://uil100.org/archives/academics/am-event-type.php?event=Spelling+and+Vocabulary UIL Spelling & Vocabulary Archives]
  7. "LHS Accounting UIL STATE CHAMPS! {{!}} Lufkin ISD".
  8. [http://www.theathleticsdepartment.com/schools/Lufkin/ The Athletics Department]
  9. [http://www.uiltexas.org/athletics/archives/baseball/tournament_records.html UIL Baseball Archives]
  10. [http://www.uiltexas.org/basketball/state-bracket/1978-1979-4a-boys-basketball-state-results UIL Basketball Archives]
  11. [http://lonestarfootball.net/team.asp?T=1119&S=2001 Lone Star Football Network]
  12. [http://www.uiltexas.org/archives/champions/2014-2015#soccer-boys UIL Boys Soccer Archives]
  13. [http://www.uil100.org/archives/athletics/football.php UIL Football Archives] {{webarchive. link. (2012-01-03)
  14. [http://www.nammb.org/NAMMB/Contest.html National Association of Military Marching Bands]
  15. (2019-04-07). "WholeHogSports - Polk and parents felt official love for Arkansas".
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