Big Spring High School
Encyclopedia
Big Spring High School is a 3A high school located in Big Spring
, Texas
(USA
). It is part of the Big Spring Independent School District
located in north central Howard County. The high school building was dedicated on March 23, 1952. The dedication address was given by J.W. Edgar, State Commissioner of Education. This was the first new high school built in 35 years, and the third in the districts history. In 2011, the school was rated "Academically Unacceptable
" by the Texas Education Agency
.
Events below have both team and individual components unless specifically noted otherwise. Sanctioned high school academic events are:
Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Powerlifting, Swimming, Golf, Tennis, Track, Softball & Baseball
State Runner Ups: Football - 1953(3A), Baseball - 1994(4A), Girls Track - 2011(3A)
Individual
Team
Big Spring, Texas
Big Spring is a city in and the county seat of Howard County, Texas, United States, at the crossroads of U.S. Highway 87 and Interstate 20. With a population of 25,233 at the 2000 census, it is the largest city between Midland to the west, Abilene to the east, Lubbock to the north, and San Angelo...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
(USA
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
). It is part of the Big Spring Independent School District
Big Spring Independent School District
Big Spring Independent School District is a public school district based in Big Spring, Texas .In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.-Schools:*Big Spring High School...
located in north central Howard County. The high school building was dedicated on March 23, 1952. The dedication address was given by J.W. Edgar, State Commissioner of Education. This was the first new high school built in 35 years, and the third in the districts history. In 2011, the school was rated "Academically Unacceptable
Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system
The Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system rates all public schools, charter schools, and school districts in the State of Texas.The criteria are the same for schools and districts, and are discussed below...
" by the Texas Education Agency
Texas Education Agency
The Texas Education Agency is a branch of the state government of Texas in the United States responsible for public education. The agency is headquartered in the William B...
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UIL Academic Events
The Big Spring Steers compete in the following UIL Academic Events -Events below have both team and individual components unless specifically noted otherwise. Sanctioned high school academic events are:
- AccountingAccounting (UIL)Accounting is one of several academic events sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League. The contest began in the 1986-87 scholastic year....
- Calculator ApplicationsCalculator Applications (UIL)Calculator Applications is one of several academic events sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League. It is also a competition held by the Texas Math and Science Coaches Association, using the same rules as the UIL....
- Computer ApplicationsComputer Applications (UIL)Computer Applications is one of several academic events sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League.Computer Applications is designed to test students' abilities to use word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications software, including integration of applications...
(individual competition only) - Computer ScienceComputer Science (UIL)Computer Science is one of several academic events sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League.Computer Science is designed to test students' programming abilities...
- Current Issues and Events
- Literary CriticismLiterary Criticism (UIL)Literary Criticism is one of several academic events sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League. The contest began with the 1986-87 school year.Literary Criticism is designed to test students' knowledge of literary history and of critical...
- MathematicsMathematics (UIL)Mathematics is one of several academic events sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League...
- Number SenseNumber Sense (UIL)Number Sense is one of several academic events sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League. It is also a competition held by the Texas Math and Science Coaches Association, using the same rules as the UIL...
- Ready Writing (individual competition only)
- ScienceScience (UIL test)Science is one of several academic events sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League. It is also a competition held by the Texas Math and Science Coaches Association, using the same rules as the UIL....
- Social Studies
- Spelling and Vocabulary
- SpeechPublic speakingPublic speaking is the process of speaking to a group of people in a structured, deliberate manner intended to inform, influence, or entertain the listeners...
(an award is given to the top overall school in speech events; the award does not qualify students for advancement)- Cross-Examination Team DebatePolicy debatePolicy debate is a form of speech competition in which teams of two advocate for and against a resolution that typically calls for policy change by the United States federal government or security discourse...
(team competition only) - Lincoln-Douglas DebateLincoln-Douglas debateLincoln–Douglas debate is sometimes also called values debate because it traditionally places a heavy emphasis on logic, ethical values, and philosophy...
(individual competition only) - Extemporaneous Informative Speaking (individual competition only)
- Extemporaneous Persuasive Speaking (individual competition only)
- Poetry Interpretation (individual competition only)
- Prose Interpretation (individual competition only)
- Cross-Examination Team Debate
- JournalismJournalismJournalism is the practice of investigation and reporting of events, issues and trends to a broad audience in a timely fashion. Though there are many variations of journalism, the ideal is to inform the intended audience. Along with covering organizations and institutions such as government and...
(an award is given to the top overall school in journalism events; the award does not qualify students for advancement)- Editorial Writing (individual competition only)
- Feature Writing (individual competition only)
- Headline Writing (individual competition only)
- News WritingNews Writing (UIL contest)News Writing is one of several academic events sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League, and one of four in the Journalism category....
(individual competition only)
- One-Act PlayOne act playA one-act play is a play that has only one act, as distinct from plays that occur over several acts. One-act plays may consist of one or more scenes. In recent years the 10-minute play known as "flash drama" has emerged as a popular sub-genre of the one-act play, especially in writing competitions...
(team competition plus individual awards that do not lead to advancement)
Athletics
The Big Spring Steers compete in the following sports:Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Powerlifting, Swimming, Golf, Tennis, Track, Softball & Baseball
State Titles
Team- Boys Cross Country -
- 2006(4A)
State Runner Ups: Football - 1953(3A), Baseball - 1994(4A), Girls Track - 2011(3A)
Individual
- Boys Triple Jump -
- 2010(4A)
- Girls Long Jump -
- 2011(3A)
Other State Placings
- 2011 Track (3A)
- 2nd Place Girls Long Jump
- 2nd Place Boys Long Jump
- 2nd Place Girls 400 Relay
- 2nd Place Girls 800 Relay
- 3rd Place Triple Jump
State Titles
Individual- Editorial Writing -
- 1990(4A)
- Persuasive Speaking -
- 2011(3A)
- Feature Writing -
- 2008(4A)
- Lincoln-Douglas Debate -
- 2005(4A), 2011(3A)
- News Writing -
- 2009(4A)
- Number Sense -
- 2009(4A)
- Prose Interpretation -
- 1978(4A), 1979(4A)
- Spelling -
- 1977(4A), 2001(4A)
- Typing -
- 1948(2A)
Team
- Journalism -
- 2004(4A), 2009(4A)
Other State Placings
- 2002
- Octa-Finalists: Cross-Examination Debate
- 2003
- 3rd Place Persuasive Extemporaneous Speaking
- 2004
- 2nd Place Persuasive Extemporaneous Speaking
- 2nd Place: Headline Writing
- 3rd Place: Lincoln-Douglas Debate
- 6th Place Informative Extemporaneous Speaking
- 2005
- 3rd Place Persuasive Extemporaneous Speaking
- 3rd Place: Feature Writing
- 6th Place Poetry Interpretation
- 2006
- Quarter-Finalists: Cross-Examination Debate
- 2009
- 2nd Place: Feature Writing
- 3rd Place: Headline Writing
- 3rd Place: Literary Criticism
- 2010
- 3rd Place Persuasive Extemporaneous Speaking
- Octa-Finalists: Cross-Examination Debate
Alumni
- Larry ArnhartLarry ArnhartLarry Arnhart is a Presidential Research Professor of Political Science at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois. His areas of teaching and research include the history of political philosophy, biopolitical theory, and American political thought. Arnhart is the author of five books and...
- writer and scholar, graduated from Big Spring High School in 1967. - Bubba FranksBubba FranksDaniel Lamont "Bubba" Franks is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers 14th overall in the 2000 NFL Draft...
- Green Bay PackersGreen Bay PackersThe Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions...
tight endTight endThe tight end is a position in American football on the offense. The tight end is often seen as a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. Like offensive linemen, they are usually lined up on the offensive line and are large enough to be...
; although born in CaliforniaCaliforniaCalifornia is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, was raised and played high schoolHigh schoolHigh school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
footballAmerican footballAmerican football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
in Big Spring. - Tony Franklin (placekicker) - Philadelphia EaglesPhiladelphia EaglesThe Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
, New England PatriotsNew England PatriotsThe New England Patriots, commonly called the "Pats", are a professional football team based in the Greater Boston area, playing their home games in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts at Gillette Stadium. The team is part of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National...
, Miami DolphinsMiami DolphinsThe Miami Dolphins are a Professional football team based in the Miami metropolitan area in Florida. The team is part of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
; barefoot kicker set 18 NCAA records playing at Texas A&M, He led the NFL in scoring (140 points) and field goals made (32) in 1986 and was selected to represent the AFC in the Pro Bowl. Played in Super Bowl XVSuper Bowl XVSuper Bowl XV was an American football game played on January 25, 1981 at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana to decide the National Football League champion following the 1980 regular season...
and Super Bowl XXSuper Bowl XXSuper Bowl XX was an American football championship game played on January 26, 1986 at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana to decide the National Football League champion following the 1985 regular season... - J. T. Smith — wide receiver for the St. Louis and Phoenix Cardinals, Washington Redskins and Kansas City Chiefs. Played 13 years in the NFL, then coached the San Angelo indoor team. Played at North Texas State after finishing at Big Spring High School. He was inducted to the Big Spring Hall of Fame and in 2002. JT was named to the AFC Pro Bowl team in 1980 and the NFC Pro Bowl team in 1988. He also led the NFL in total punt returns in 1979 & 1980.
- Ryan TannehillRyan TannehillRyan Timothy Tannehill is the starting quarterback for the Texas A&M Aggies college football team. He played at wide receiver during his freshman and sophomore seasons. He continued to play receiver midway through his junior season, but switched to playing quarterback for the remainder of the season...
- Quarterback/Wide Receiver for the Texas A&M AggiesTexas A&M Aggies footballThe Texas A&M Aggies football team represents Texas A&M University in college football. The Aggies have competed in the Big 12 Conference since the conference's inception in 1996. They will join the Southeastern Conference in July 2012. Texas A&M football has earned one national title and 18...
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