Temple High School (Texas)

Temple High School
Address
415 N 31st St. Temple, Texas 76504-2498 United States
Coordinates
Information
School type	Public high school
Established	1883
School district	Temple Independent School District
Principal	Dr. Jason Mayo
Grades	9-12
Enrollment	2027 (2014)
Color(s)	Red, Blue & White
Athletics conference	UIL Class AAAAAA
Mascot	Wildcats
Newspaper	Catalyst
Yearbook	Cotton Blossom
Website	Temple High School

Temple High School is a public high school located in Temple, Texas (USA) and as of the 2014-2015 UIL alignment is classified as a 5A school by the UIL. It is part of the Temple Independent School District located in central Bell County. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.

Temple High School became an International Baccalaureate authorized school in 1992 and is currently one of 46 IB authorized High Schools in Texas. To date, Temple High School has awarded over 100 IB diplomas.

Athletics

The Temple Wildcats compete in the following sports -

Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Powerlifting, Swimming, Soccer, Golf, Tennis, Track, Softball & Baseball.

State Titles

Temple (UIL)

• Football -
  • 1979 (4A), 1992 (5A/D2)
• Boys Basketball -
  • 1932 (All)
• One Act Play -
  • 2007 (5A)

Temple Dunbar (PVIL)

• Boys Basketball -
  • 1958 (PVIL-3A)
• Boys Track -
  • 1953 (PVIL-2A)

State Finalists

Temple (UIL)

• Football -
  • 1940 (2A), 1941 (2A), 1951 (3A), 1952 (3A), 1976 (4A), 2014(5A/D1)
• Boys Basketball -
  • 1928 (All)^

Temple Dunbar (PVIL)

• Boys Baseball -
  • 1967 (PVIL-2A)

^Runner-up to Austin High School who was later disqualified

Football history

The Temple Wildcats have a long-standing tradition of excellence in football and as of 2013, are ranked 4th in the state of Texas for total games won. During the 2013 season they became the 4th program (after Highland Park, Amarillo, and Plano respectively) in the State of Texas to win 700 games. While Temple has had several different periods of success, they met the most success under Bob McQueen.

State Championships (2): 1979 (4A), 1992 (5A Div. 2)

State Semi-Final Champions (8): 1940 (2A), 1941 (2A), 1951 (3A), 1952 (3A), 1976 (4A), 1979 (4A), 1992 (5A Div. 2), 2014 (5A Div. 1

State Quarterfinal Champions (10): 1938, 1940, 1941, 1951, 1952, 1976, 1979, 1992, 1993, 2014 (5A Div. 1)

Regional Champions (13): 1921, 1937, 1938, 1940, 1941, 1951, 1952, 1968, 1976, 1979, 1992, 1993, 2014

Area Champions (13): 1921, 1937, 1938, 1940, 1941, 1951, 1952, 1968, 1976, 1979, 1992, 1993, 2014

Bi-District Champions (23): 1921, 1937, 1938, 1940, 1941, 1951, 1952, 1968, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2014

Playoff Appearances (41): 1921, 1922, 1935, 1937, 1938, 1940, 1941, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1959, 1963, 1967, 1968, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2013, 2014

District Champions (34): 1921, 1922, 1935, 1937, 1938, 1940, 1941, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1959, 1963, 1967, 1968, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1999, 2007, 2013, 2014

Notable alumni

• Troy Wayne Delco, Singer, The Beaumonts
• Jonathan Bane, American football player
• Kenneth Davis, NFL running back for the Buffalo Bills
• Brad Dusek, NFL linebacker for the Washington Redskins
• Rufus Granderson, AFL defensive tackle for the Dallas Texans
• George Koch, American football player
• Dan Pope, mayor of Lubbock since 2016

External links

• Temple ISD
• Temple High School (Archive)

• Texas Tribune
• The Athletics Department
• Lone Star Football Network
• UIL Boys Basketball Archives
• UIL One Act Play Archives
• UIL Boys Basketball Archives
• PVIL Boys Track Archives
• UIL Football Archives
• UIL Boys Basketball Archives
• PVILCA Baseball Archives
• All Time Football Wins