Mabank High School
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Mabank High School, is the only high school
in Mabank Independent School District
. It is located in the city of Mabank
, Texas
(USA
).
In addition to the city of Mabank, the school serves southeast Kaufman
, southwest Van Zandt
, and northwest Henderson
counties, including the community of Gun Barrel City
and parts of Seven Points
.
A new campus was opened for the 2007-2008 school year. The old campus was remodeled and re-opened as Mabank Junior High School.
Mabank High School was "Voted One of Texas Top 75 High Schools" in 2006 by Texas Monthly
Magazine. It was also listed in the top 1,000 high schools by a U.S. News survey of more than 19,000 high schools nationwide in 2008.
Mabank High School athletic teams began competing in UIL
competitions in District 15 of the 4A Class in the 2008-2009 school year.
In 2009, the school was rated "recognized
" by the Texas Education Agency
.
1987-1988 3A Team State Champions. http://uil100.org/archives/athletics/golf-boys.php
Mabank Band's very own drum line, entered the Lone Star Percussion contest in Lewisville, Texas and came in fourth out of twenty other drum lines. They also won "Best tenor line". Earlier this year, the Mabank Drum Line had come third in the Plano Drumline Competition.
District Championshipshttp://texashsfootball.com/board/thsfpedia/index.php/District_Champions
1975 13-2A ,
1978 13-2A ,
2006 13-3A
High school
High 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....
in Mabank Independent School District
Mabank Independent School District
Mabank Independent School District is a public school district based in Mabank, Texas .In addition to Mabank, the district serves southeast Kaufman, southwest Van Zandt, and northwest Henderson counties, including the community of Gun Barrel City and parts of Seven Points.In 2009, the school...
. It is located in the city of Mabank
Mabank, Texas
Mabank is a town in Henderson and Kaufman Counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 2,151 at the 2000 census. The population estimate as of January 1, 2007 was 2,816.-Geography:Mabank is located at ....
, 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...
).
In addition to the city of Mabank, the school serves southeast Kaufman
Kaufman County, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 71,313 people, 24,367 households, and 19,225 families residing in the county. The population density was 91/sq mi . There were 26,133 housing units at an average density of 33/sq mi...
, southwest Van Zandt
Van Zandt County, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 48,140 people, 18,195 households, and 13,664 families residing in the county. The population density was 57 people per square mile . There were 20,896 housing units at an average density of 25 per square mile...
, and northwest Henderson
Henderson County, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 73,277 people, 28,804 households, and 20,969 families residing in the county. The population density was 84 people per square mile . There were 35,935 housing units at an average density of 41 per square mile...
counties, including the community of Gun Barrel City
Gun Barrel City, Texas
Gun Barrel City is a city in Henderson County, Texas, United States. The population was 5,145 at the 2000 census.The town began as an unincorporated community known as the "Old Bethel Community" in the 1960s after completion of Cedar Creek Reservoir. It was incorporated in the late 1960s so it...
and parts of Seven Points
Seven Points, Texas
Seven Points is a city in Henderson and Kaufman Counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 1,145 at the 2000 census.The city is named for an intersection where seven roads converge. These are not Old West wagon trails, however; the town did not exist until nearby Cedar Creek Reservoir...
.
A new campus was opened for the 2007-2008 school year. The old campus was remodeled and re-opened as Mabank Junior High School.
Mabank High School was "Voted One of Texas Top 75 High Schools" in 2006 by Texas Monthly
Texas Monthly
Texas Monthly is a monthly American magazine headquartered in Austin, Texas. Texas Monthly is published by Emmis Publishing, L.P. and was founded in 1973 by Michael R. Levy, Texas Monthly chronicles life in contemporary Texas, writing on politics, the environment, industry, and education...
Magazine. It was also listed in the top 1,000 high schools by a U.S. News survey of more than 19,000 high schools nationwide in 2008.
Mabank High School athletic teams began competing in UIL
University Interscholastic League
The University Interscholastic League is an organization that creates rules for and administers almost all athletic, music, and academic contests for public primary and secondary schools in the American state of Texas....
competitions in District 15 of the 4A Class in the 2008-2009 school year.
In 2009, the school was rated "recognized
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...
.
Administration
- Brad Koskelin: Principal
- Jes Satterwhite: Assistant Principal
- Brent Fisher: Assistant Principal
- Debbie DeRosa: Instructional Facilitator
Golf
1971-1972 Ryan Keith Hamilton won the 1A individual state Championship.1987-1988 3A Team State Champions. http://uil100.org/archives/athletics/golf-boys.php
Band
The Mabank Panther Band placed 7th in Class 2A at Bands of America Grand Nationals. The Mabank High School Symphonic Band, the JV band, competed at UIL and made straight 1's in concert and sight reading. The Mabank High School Wind Symphony, the varsity band, competed at UIL and made straight 1's in concert and sight reading. The band had many people compete at the All-Region contest and had 17 students place in the All-Region band including Craig Chapman who placed 1st chair in timpani in Region 3 and Shelby Smith who advanced to the All-State band.2009
November 9 -Mabank Band's very own drum line, entered the Lone Star Percussion contest in Lewisville, Texas and came in fourth out of twenty other drum lines. They also won "Best tenor line". Earlier this year, the Mabank Drum Line had come third in the Plano Drumline Competition.
Football
The 2009 Mabank varsity football team won the 13-3A Bi-District championship game.District Championshipshttp://texashsfootball.com/board/thsfpedia/index.php/District_Champions
1975 13-2A ,
1978 13-2A ,
2006 13-3A
Volleyball
During the 2007 Volleyball season, Mabank's Lady Panthers won the district 13-3A All District Volleyball team selections with a 10-0 season.See also
- Mabank Independent School DistrictMabank Independent School DistrictMabank Independent School District is a public school district based in Mabank, Texas .In addition to Mabank, the district serves southeast Kaufman, southwest Van Zandt, and northwest Henderson counties, including the community of Gun Barrel City and parts of Seven Points.In 2009, the school...
- Mabank, TexasMabank, TexasMabank is a town in Henderson and Kaufman Counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 2,151 at the 2000 census. The population estimate as of January 1, 2007 was 2,816.-Geography:Mabank is located at ....
- Gun Barrel City, TexasGun Barrel City, TexasGun Barrel City is a city in Henderson County, Texas, United States. The population was 5,145 at the 2000 census.The town began as an unincorporated community known as the "Old Bethel Community" in the 1960s after completion of Cedar Creek Reservoir. It was incorporated in the late 1960s so it...
- Seven Points, TexasSeven Points, TexasSeven Points is a city in Henderson and Kaufman Counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 1,145 at the 2000 census.The city is named for an intersection where seven roads converge. These are not Old West wagon trails, however; the town did not exist until nearby Cedar Creek Reservoir...
- Cedar Creek Reservoir (Texas)Cedar Creek Reservoir (Texas)Cedar Creek Reservoir is a reservoir located in Henderson and Kaufman Counties, Texas , 60 miles southeast of Dallas. It is built on Cedar Creek, which flows into the Trinity River...