Brazoswood High School

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Brazoswood High School
Address
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302 West Brazoswood Drive Clute , Texas 77531 United States
Coordinates	29°01′35″N 95°24′55″W / 29.0264°N 95.4153°W / 29.0264; -95.4153Coordinates: 29°01′35″N 95°24′55″W / 29.0264°N 95.4153°W / 29.0264; -95.4153
Information
Type	Public coed
Motto	"Building Champions"
Established	1969
Status	Open
School district	Brazosport Independent School District
Superintendent	Danny Massey
Principal	Rita Pintavalle
Faculty	165.66 (FTE)[1]
Grades	9–12
Enrollment	2,475 (2019-20)[1]
Student to teacher ratio	14.94[1]
Campus type	Suburban
Color(s)	Air Force Blue and Silver
Mascot	Brazoswood Buccaneers
Nickname	Bucs, B'wood
Rival	Angleton High School Brazosport High School
Newspaper	The Silver Sabre
Yearbook	The Treasure Chest
Website	bwhs.brazosportisd.net

Brazoswood High School is a public high school located in Clute, Texas, United States. It educates grades nine through twelve and is part of the Brazosport Independent School District.^[2] Its attendance boundary includes:^[3] Clute, Lake Jackson, and Richwood.^[4]

The first class graduated 356 students in May 1971. The Alma Mater, written especially for this school, was not completed until just before graduation. When it was played at the ceremonies in May 1971, the graduating seniors were hearing it for the first time and therefore could not sing their alma mater at graduation.

Approximately 2,500 students attend Brazoswood High School. More than eighty percent of the students participate in one or more of the many clubs, organizations, and sports.^[2]

In the National Merit Program, Brazoswood had one National Merit Semi-finalist, one Hispanic Scholar, and 9 Commended students in 2012. Brazoswood High School was named as one of the top Texas High Schools by U.S. News & World Report in their article, "Best High Schools 2012." BHS is also ranked nationally in the Top 10%.

In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.^[5]

Demographics[]

Academics[]

Core Courses[]

Foreign Language[]

• Spanish I, II, III, IV, V
• French I, II, III, IV
• German I, II, III, IV
• American Sign Language I, II, III, IV

C.T.E.- Vocational[]

• Energy, Power, and Transportation Systems
• Manufacturing Systems
• Construction Systems
• Meat Processing I, II
• Wild Life Management
• Intro to Agricultural Science
• Agricultural Mechanics
• Child Development
• Child Guidance
• Health Science Tech I, II
• Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness
• Career Prep I, II

Business and Technology Application[]

• Desktop Publishing
• Touch System Data Entry
• Digital and Interactive Media
• Web Technologies
• Principles of Information Technologies
• Business Information Management
• Business Law
• Audio and Video Production Reg, ADV
• Principles of Business Marketing and Finance
• Accounting

The Brazosport College, a nearby community college, also offers dual credit classes for students.

Extracurricular activities[]

Extracurricular Include:^[7]

• AFJROTC

Unit TX-20054 is established at Brazoswood High School.

• Band
• Belles
• Choir
• Crimestoppers
• Debate
• FCCLA
• Habitat for Humanity
• Orchestra
• National Honor Society
• Science Olympiad
• Spanish National Honor Society
• Student Council

Band[]

Wind Ensemble & Marching Band[]

The Brazoswood High School Band program includes four concert bands, two jazz bands, and color guard. The 270 member Brazoswood Buc Band has been a consistent participant at regional marching contests as well as the Texas State Marching Contest. The band has also appeared at the National Cherry Blossom Festival parade and the Disney Magic Music Days parade.^{[citation needed]}

Many band students have been a part of the TMEA audition process,^{[clarification needed]} placing into the All-Region and All-State ensembles. Over the past 14 years, an average of 45 Brazoswood students each year have placed in the bands at the Region level, with an average of 13 each year moving on to Area and 3 reaching the State level. In 2012, the band produced 10 All-State Members, a school record.^{[citation needed]} In 2000, 2004, 2006, and 2016 the Brazoswood Symphonic Band had every member win an outstanding performance award medal at the UIL Wind Ensemble Festival.^{[citation needed]} The Brazoswood Symphonic Band was named TMEA Class AAAAA Honor Band in 2013.

The band has consistently earned First Division ratings in UIL Marching and Concert Competitions.^{[citation needed]} 2015 marked the 35th consecutive year of earning a first division at the Regional UIL Marching Competition. The Symphonic Band was a UIL Sweepstakes winner for the 32nd consecutive year in 2012 and earned numerous individual medals at the Texas Wind Ensemble Festival.^{[citation needed]}

In 2017, the John Philip Sousa Foundation awarded the Sudler Flag of Honor to the Brazoswood Band.^{[citation needed]}

Orchestra[]

The Brazoswood Orchestra was founded in 1969. The Brazoswood Symphony Orchestra was twice named TMEA (Texas Music Educators Assn.) Full Orchestra, in 1974 and in 1989. The Orchestra has provided members for the TMEA All-District to the All-State Orchestra programs since 1972.

Athletics[]

Brazoswood High School is a member of District 24-6A of Texas.

Brazoswood shares Hopper Field with nearby Brazosport High School. Hopper Field hosts many athletics events for the school district.

Sports[]

Brazoswood has produced several championship teams and several individual honors. ^{[8][better source needed]}

State championships[]

• 1974 State Football Champions
• 1984 State Baseball Champions
• 1992 State Baseball Champions
• 2000 National Softball Champions
• 2007 State Cross Country (Girl) Champions
• 2011 State Baseball Champions
• 2011 State Skeet Shooting Champions
• 2012 State Wrestling Champion (Girls' 110lbs)

State qualifiers[]

• 2000 Boys' Swimming
• 2000 Girls' Track
• 2001 Boys' Golf
• 2001 Girls' Track
• 2003 Powerlifting
• 2004 Boys' Swimming
• 2006-11 Wrestling
• 2014 Girls' Swimming
• 2014 Boys' Water Polo
• 2015 Boys' Water Polo
• 2017 Boys' Water Polo
• 2018 Boys' Water Polo
• 2018 Girls' Water Polo
• 2017 Robotics
• 2017 HOSA
• 2018 HOSA

Notable alumni[]

• Tex Brashear - cartoon voice actor and narrator
• Jimmy Dean - NFL Houston 1978-1978
• Cole Degges - singer-songwriter
• Robert Ellis - singer-songwriter^[9]
• Stephanie Guerrero - Miss Texas USA
• Ronnie Heard - NFL San Francisco & Atlanta 2000-2005
• Phil Huffman - MLB Baseball Player
• Steve Hunt - jazz pianist who recorded and toured with Allan Holdsworth and Stanley Clarke; teaches at Berklee College of Music
• Brad Lincoln - MLB Baseball Player
• Derrel Luce - NFL Baltimore, Minnesota, Detroit 1975-1980
• Rand Paul - United States Senator for Kentucky
• A. B. Quintanilla - musician-songwriter
• Ryan Tepera - MLB Baseball Player
• Ray Waddy - NFL Washington 1979-1980

References[]

External links[]

• Brazoswood High School
• Buc Band