Georgetown High School (Texas)

Coordinates: 30°39′42″N 97°40′00″W / 30.6618°N 97.6668°W

Georgetown High School
Address
2211 N Austin Ave. Georgetown, Texas 78626-4504 United States
Information
School type	Public high school
Motto	Eagle Fight Never Dies
School district	Georgetown Independent School District
Principal	Wes Vanicek
Grades	9-12
Enrollment	1791 (2013)
Color(s)	Blue & White
Athletics conference	UIL Class AAAAA
Mascot	Eagles
Yearbook	Aerie
Website	Georgetown High School

Georgetown High School is a 5A public high school located in Georgetown, Texas (USA). It is part of the Georgetown Independent School District located in central Williamson County. GHS is a comprehensive high school. The school was a National Blue Ribbon Award winner in 1994-95.^[1] The ninth grade center has recently been converted into Chip Richarte High School. In 2011, the school was rated "Academically Acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.^[2]

Athletics

The Georgetown Eagles compete in the following sports:

Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Wrestling, Powerlifting, Swimming, Soccer, Golf, Tennis, Track, Softball & Baseball

State Titles

• Girls Basketball - ^[3]
  • 1979(3A), 2013(4A)
• Boys Track - ^[4]
  • 1917(1A)
• One Act Play - ^[5]
  • 1955(1A), 1958(1A), 1965(2A)
• State Marching Band - ^[6]
  • 1983(4A), 1984(4A), 1985(4A)
• Football
  • 2012(4A)

State Finalists

• Boys Basketball
  • 1992(4A)
• Girls Basketball
  • 1992(4A), 2003(5A), 2011(5A)
• Boys Soccer
  • 1992(5A)

Notable people

Alumni

• Mason Crosby, professional American football player^[7]
• Taylor Jungmann, professional baseball player^[8]
• Corey Knebel, professional baseball player^[9]
• Nick Krause, actor^[10]
• Andrew McKirahan, professional baseball player^[11]
• Brian Anderson (broadcaster), American sportscaster

Faculty

• Art Briles, football coach^[12]

References

1. "Blue Ribbon Schools Program Schools Recognized 1982-1983 Through 1999-2002" (PDF). Retrieved 2010-04-08.
2. "2011 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency.
3. UIL Centennial Webpage
4. UIL Centennial Webpage
5. UIL Centennial Webpage
7. Lahnert, Lance (February 5, 2011). "Special reason to attend". Amarillo Globe News. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
8. Davis, Danny (May 2, 2012). "Georgetown long on pitching as UIL playoffs open". Austin American Statesmen. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
9. Harrington, Joe (July 29, 2014). "Corey Knebel: 'I'm excited to finally be back home'". Austin American Statesman. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
10. Odam, Matthew (November 22, 2011). "Local teen leaves lasting impression in 'The Descendants'". Austin American Statesman. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
11. Posival, Kevin (May 3, 2008). "Knights fall in bi-district opener". Killeen Daily Herald. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
12. Sheinin, Dave (December 5, 2013). "Art Briles, Baylor football coach, is a rising star who loves his native Texas". Washington Post. Retrieved April 6, 2015.

External links

• Georgetown ISD