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The school's athletic and other organizations have seen many successes with district, regional, and state appearances and championships. The school has achieved notable recognition in recent years for its UIL Academic teams, with both teams and individuals placing at the state level in science, current events, and social studies competitions, and a 2007 [[TMSCA]] State Championship in science. On a national level, MacArthur physics students have placed consistently in the top 15 in the [[JETS TEAMS Engineering Competition]]. The school was recognized as a [[Blue Ribbon Schools Program|National Blue Ribbon School]] in 1988-1989. <ref>[http://www.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/list-1982.pdf http://www.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/list-1982.pdf]</ref> |
The school's athletic and other organizations have seen many successes with district, regional, and state appearances and championships. The school has achieved notable recognition in recent years for its UIL Academic teams, with both teams and individuals placing at the state level in science, current events, and social studies competitions, and a 2007 [[TMSCA]] State Championship in science. On a national level, MacArthur physics students have placed consistently in the top 15 in the [[JETS TEAMS Engineering Competition]]. The school was recognized as a [[Blue Ribbon Schools Program|National Blue Ribbon School]] in 1988-1989. <ref>[http://www.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/list-1982.pdf http://www.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/list-1982.pdf]</ref> |
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The school 'covered' up an incident in October 2008 by some of its students, and in January 2009 the racist staff covered up a fight. And both students recived ISS, however one of them was a good student. The other student was a thug. Admins are racist. |
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MacArthur's football team has made one appearance in the UIL State 5A Championship game. MacArthur had lost on December 12 to [[Katy High School]] 14-6. However, Katy's win was forfeited for using an ineligible student during the regular season<ref>http://www.texasbob.com/fb_ticket.html</ref>. Given hours to prepare, MacArthur played in the state title game but lost to [[Midland Lee]] 54-0<ref>http://www.uil.utexas.edu/athletics/archives/football/playoff_text/index.html</ref>. |
MacArthur's football team has made one appearance in the UIL State 5A Championship game. MacArthur had lost on December 12 to [[Katy High School]] 14-6. However, Katy's win was forfeited for using an ineligible student during the regular season<ref>http://www.texasbob.com/fb_ticket.html</ref>. Given hours to prepare, MacArthur played in the state title game but lost to [[Midland Lee]] 54-0<ref>http://www.uil.utexas.edu/athletics/archives/football/playoff_text/index.html</ref>. |
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The Boys [[Cross Country]] team placed second behind Churchill in the district cross country meet on November 1, 2008. One runner from MacArthur placed third in the individual division at the District meet.The team finished in 14th place in the Region IV-Meet. One female runner for the team qualified in the top 10 individual division to qualify for the Region IV meet on November 1, 2008. |
The Boys [[Cross Country]] team placed second behind Churchill in the district cross country meet on November 1, 2008. One runner from MacArthur placed third in the individual division at the District meet.The team finished in 14th place in the Region IV-Meet. One female runner for the team qualified in the top 10 individual division to qualify for the Region IV meet on November 1, 2008. |
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MacArthur High School also has a very active fine arts program with one of the highlights being the Marching Band known as "the Big Blue Marching Machine". The MacArthur marching band has stood for excellence for over 37 years now. The band has a 27 year record of Superior UIL Sweepstake Awards in marching, concert and sight-reading. The band has been winners of major music contests in Texas, Florida, and California. The band won two State Marching Band Championships in Class 5A, one in 1984, and the other in 1985). |
MacArthur High School also has a very active fine arts program with one of the highlights being the Marching Band known as "the Big Blue Marching Machine". The MacArthur marching band has stood for excellence for over 37 years now. The band has a 27 year record of Superior UIL Sweepstake Awards in marching, concert and sight-reading. The band has been winners of major music contests in Texas, Florida, and California. The band won two State Marching Band Championships in Class 5A, one in 1984, and the other in 1985). |
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Douglas MacArthur High School | |
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2923 Bitters Road , 78217 | |
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School type | Public High School |
Motto | Duty, Honor, Country |
Founded | 1950 |
School district | North East ISD |
Principal | Dr. Bobbie Turnbo |
Grades | 9–12 |
Enrollment | 3,208 [1] (2007-2008) |
Language | English |
Campus | Suburban |
Color(s) | Blue and White |
Mascot | Brahma |
Feeder schools | Garner Middle School Driscoll Middle School Bradley Middle School |
Rival schools | Churchill High School Reagan High School Madison High School |
UIL Classification | 5A |
Website | http://www.neisd.net/mac |
Douglas MacArthur High School (commonly MacArthur or Mac) is a public secondary school in a northeast suburb of San Antonio, Texas in the United States. The school serves students in ninth grade through twelfth grade, with admission based primarily on the locations of students' homes.
History
MacArthur High School was the first high school in the North East Independent School District. It was established in 1950 as North East Rural High School, but was later renamed after Douglas MacArthur in the 1958-1959 school year after the opening of Robert E. Lee High School.
The campus was composed of separate academic buildings spread out over 37.8 acres until 1999 when the school underwent major construction. All buildings were demolished, except for the auditorium, cafeteria, and fine arts building, which were renovated. A new gymnasium was constructed as well as a new main building, consisting of four wings, each three floors tall, with an open air courtyard in the center. The combining of the academic buildings allowed for the addition of several new athletic fields.
The school's athletic and other organizations have seen many successes with district, regional, and state appearances and championships. The school has achieved notable recognition in recent years for its UIL Academic teams, with both teams and individuals placing at the state level in science, current events, and social studies competitions, and a 2007 TMSCA State Championship in science. On a national level, MacArthur physics students have placed consistently in the top 15 in the JETS TEAMS Engineering Competition. The school was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School in 1988-1989. [2]
MacArthur letter
General Douglas MacArthur sent a letter to the school in January 1964 after a birthday celebration in his honor. The letter is located on the first floor in the administration department.
Extracurricular Activities
MacArthur's football team has made one appearance in the UIL State 5A Championship game. MacArthur had lost on December 12 to Katy High School 14-6. However, Katy's win was forfeited for using an ineligible student during the regular season[3]. Given hours to prepare, MacArthur played in the state title game but lost to Midland Lee 54-0[4].
The Boys Cross Country team placed second behind Churchill in the district cross country meet on November 1, 2008. One runner from MacArthur placed third in the individual division at the District meet.The team finished in 14th place in the Region IV-Meet. One female runner for the team qualified in the top 10 individual division to qualify for the Region IV meet on November 1, 2008.
MacArthur High School also has a very active fine arts program with one of the highlights being the Marching Band known as "the Big Blue Marching Machine". The MacArthur marching band has stood for excellence for over 37 years now. The band has a 27 year record of Superior UIL Sweepstake Awards in marching, concert and sight-reading. The band has been winners of major music contests in Texas, Florida, and California. The band won two State Marching Band Championships in Class 5A, one in 1984, and the other in 1985).
TAP
MacArthur High School houses the Electrical Systems Technology Program for students interested in the electrical industry. The program has been established as a Technical Apprenticeship Program (TAP) in conjunction with the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training. Students have the opportunity to earn apprenticeship hours while they are in high school.
Notable alumni
- John Gibbons — former manager of the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball
- Jerry Grote — former Major League Baseball catcher
- Robert T. Clark — retired Lieutenant General of the United States Army
- Deborah Knapp — Anchor - KENS-TV
- Bruce McGill — actor
- Don Mischer — television producer
- Lyle Larson — Bexar County Commissioner
- Norah O'Donnell — NBC News correspondent
- David Bailiff — Rice University head football coach[5]
- John Lilly (Mozilla) — Chief Executive Officer of Mozilla Corporation
References
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