Vernon High School (Vernon, Texas) Explained

Vernon High School
Grades:	9-12
Principal:	Mariah Byars
Staff:	36.22 (FTE)
Ratio:	15.24
Enrollment:	763 (2022-23)^[1]
Conference:	UIL Class AAAA
Mascot:	Lion/Lady Lion
Address:	2102 Yucca Lane
Zipcode:	76384-4999
Coordinates:	34.148°N -99.312°W

Vernon High School is a 3A high school located in Vernon, Texas, United States. It is part of the Vernon Independent School District located in south central Wilbarger County. In 2013, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.^[2]

Athletics

The Vernon Lions compete in cross country, volleyball, football, wrestling, basketball, golf, competitive bass fishing, team and individual tennis, track, softball, and baseball.^[3]

State titles

• Football^[4]
  • 1990(3A)
• Girls basketball^[5]
  • 1985(3A)
• Boys track^[6]
  • 1998(3A) (tie)

State finalists

• Football^[4]
  • 1989(3A)
• Boys basketball^[7]
  • 1950(2A)

• Softball

-2018(4A)

State semifinalists

+ Softball

-2017(4a)

Notable alumni

• Aston Whiteside, professional football player^[8]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Vernon H S. National Center for Education Statistics. February 3, 2021.
2. Web site: 2013 Accountability Rating System. Texas Education Agency. 2013-08-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20130615204344/http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/perfreport/account/2013/index.html. 2013-06-15. dead.
3. http://www.theathleticsdepartment.com/schools/Vernon/{{dead link|date=September 2023}} The Athletics Department
4. http://lonestarfootball.net/team.asp?T=1288 Lone Star Network Webpage
5. Web site: UIL Centennial Webpage . 2013-12-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130814071632/http://www.uil100.org/archives/athletics/basketball-girls.php . 2013-08-14 . dead .
6. Web site: UIL Centennial Webpage . 2015-11-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151017154529/http://uil100.org/archives/athletics/track-field-team.php?boys_girls=Boys . 2015-10-17 . dead .
7. Web site: UIL Centennial Webpage . 2012-02-12 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120306145757/http://www.uil100.org/archives/athletics/basketball-boys.php . 2012-03-06 . dead .
8. Web site: Aston Whiteside . acusports.com . 4 September 2024.