Georgetown High School (Texas) Explained

30.6618°N -97.6668°W

Georgetown High School
Motto:	Eagle Fight Never Dies
Grades:	9–12
Principal:	Brian Johnson
Ratio:	15.75
Teaching Staff:	125.55 (FTE)
Enrollment:	1,977 (2018-19)^[1]
Colors:	Blue and white
Conference:	UIL Class AAAAA
Mascot:	Eagles
Yearbook:	Aerie
Streetaddress:	2211 N Austin Ave.
Zipcode:	78626-4504
Country:	USA

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 1994–1995.^[2] In 2011, the school was rated "Academically Acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.^[3]

Athletics

The 11,000-capacity Birkelbach Field is the main stadium of the Georgetown Eagles.The Georgetown Eagles compete in the following sports:Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Wrestling, Marching Band, Powerlifting, Swimming, Soccer, Golf, Tennis, Track, and Baseball.

State titles

• Girls' basketball^[4]
  • 1979 (3A), 2013 (4A)
• Boys' track^[5]
  • 1917 (1A)
• Baseball -
  • 2022(5A)
• One Act Play – ^[6]
  • 1955 (1A), 1958 (1A), 1965 (2A)
• State Marching Band^[7]
  • 1980 (4A), 1981 (4A), 1982 (4A), 1983 (4A), 1984 (4A), 1985 (4A), 2011 (4A)
• Men's swimming^[8]
  • 2019 (5A), 2023 (5A), 2024 (5A)

Notable people

Alumni

• Brian Anderson (broadcaster), American sportscaster
• Mason Crosby, professional football player^[9]
• Conan Gray, musician^[10]
• Taylor Jungmann, professional baseball player^[11]
• Rebekah Grace "Gracie" Kiltz, inspiration for charitable organizations
• Corey Knebel, All-Star MLB player^[12]
• Nick Krause, actor^[13]
• Andrew McKirahan, professional baseball player^[14]

Faculty

• Art Briles, football coach^[15]

External links

• Georgetown ISD

Notes and References

1. Web site: GEORGETOWN H S. National Center for Education Statistics. May 12, 2020.
2. Web site: Blue Ribbon Schools Program Schools Recognized 1982-1983 Through 1999-2002 . 2010-04-08 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140630091138/http://www2.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/list-1982.pdf . 2014-06-30 .
3. Web site: 2011 Accountability Rating System. Texas Education Agency. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120628134123/http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/perfreport/account/2011/index.html. 2012-06-28.
4. Web site: Girls Basketball State Archives: Georgetown. University Interscholastic League. February 19, 2018.
5. http://www.uil100.org/archives/athletics/track-field-team.php?boys_girls=Boys UIL Centennial Webpage
6. http://www.uil100.org/archives/academics/one-act-play.php UIL Centennial Webpage
7. Web site: Marching Band State Leaderboard . . 8 October 2021.
8. Web site: Meet Results: 2019 5A State Meet. www.uiltexas.org. April 18, 2019.
9. News: Lahnert. Lance. Special reason to attend. April 6, 2015. Amarillo Globe News. February 5, 2011.
10. News: Gray. Conan . Conan Gray on Being the Pop Prince of Sad Internet Teens, Growing Up in Texas, and His Upcoming Debut Album. May 26, 2020. Teen Vogue. June 20, 2019.
11. News: Davis. Danny. Georgetown long on pitching as UIL playoffs open. April 6, 2015. Austin American Statesmen. May 2, 2012.
12. News: Harrington. Joe. Corey Knebel: 'I'm excited to finally be back home'. April 6, 2015. Austin American Statesman. July 29, 2014.
13. News: Odam. Matthew. Local teen leaves lasting impression in 'The Descendants'. April 6, 2015. Austin American Statesman. November 22, 2011.
14. News: Posival. Kevin. Knights fall in bi-district opener. April 6, 2015. Killeen Daily Herald. May 3, 2008.
15. News: Sheinin. Dave. Art Briles, Baylor football coach, is a rising star who loves his native Texas. April 6, 2015. Washington Post. December 5, 2013.