Taft High School (Texas)
| Taft High School | |
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| Location | |
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502 Rincon Rd. Taft, TX 78390 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | Working towards the future |
| Established | 1891 |
| Principal | Charles Climer |
| Information | (361) 528-2636 |
| Colors Mascot | Green and White Greyhound |
| Website | http://www.taftisd.net |
Taft High School is the high school serving Taft, Texas as part of the Taft Independent School District.
Extracurricular Activities
Taft participates in numerous activities mostly as part of University Interscholastic League in District 31 2A, after being realigned from District 30 3A following the 2003-2004 school year. It is also has a branch of the National Honor Society and an active Student Council.
Sports/Athletics
Through UIL Taft participates in football, cross country, volleyball, basketball, baseball, softball, track and field, and golf. Taft also participates in powerlifting through the Texas High School Powerlifting Association. The varsity basketball team has been state ranked for the past two years
Academics
Taft participates in the majority of UIL events. In 2006 the UIL Team placed 3rd overall at district competition in Falfurrias with six advancing to regional competition. The two year district champion computer science team also competes in hands-on Texas Computer Educator Association competition. The school also participates in One Act Play Competition which it advanced to Area in 2004(The Crucible) and 2005(Noises Off).
Band
The "Band with Pride", Taft High School Band has recieved 21 consecutive UIL sweepstakes, which entails recieving a first division rating in marching, concert performance, and sight-reading. It also includes an active winter guard that has placed in state competition in recent years.