Brazoswood High School

Brazoswood High School
Address
302 West Brazoswood Dr. Clute, Texas , Texas United States
Information
Type	Public, Secondary
Established	1969
Principal	Steven Snell
Gender	Co-Educational
Enrollment	2637
Color(s)	Columbia blue and silver
Mascot	Buccaneers
Nickname	Bucs
Website	http://www.brazosportisd.net/bwood/Default.htm

Brazoswood High School is a secondary school located at 302 West Brazoswood in Clute, Texas. It educates grades nine through twelve and is part of the Brazosport Independent School District.

The school primarily serves residents of Clute,Lake Jackson,and Richwood.

Brazoswood High School opened in 1969 with grades 9-11. 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. Steve Snell is the current principal at Brazoswood high school.

Academics

In 2006, 22 students were named National Merit Scholars. In 2005, the average SAT score (old format) was 1054, compared to the national average of 1026. Currently, 19 advanced placement courses are offered to students.

Extracurricular Activities

Activities include Theatre, Band, Orchestra, Choir, Drill Team (Belles), AFJROTC (Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps), Cacophony (an online literary publication), NHS, Jazz Band, Spanish NHS, JSA, Cheerleading, Dinosaur Appreciation Club, PALS, Journalism, Habitat for Humanity and Student Council (S.N.O.B.S.). For more information on Activities, see the Activity home at http://www.brazosportisd.net/bwood/student_life/minetest/student_life.html .

The Brazoswood band made the State Finals in both the UIL State Marching contest and the TMEA Honor band competition the last eight years. They were the only band at the UIL state wind ensemble contest to have every performer on stage win an Outstanding Performer Medal in 2000,2004 and 2006. The band has been a consistent finalist performer at Bands of America Regional and Super Regional competitions for the last eight years. The Brazoswood Percussion section has been beating their wood the last three years performing at P.A.S.I.C the Percussive Arts Society International Convention. The Buc Band also marched in the Walt Disney Parade in 2007.

Athletics

Brazoswood High School is a member of District 24-5A of Texas. Information on Brazoswood Athletics can be found at http://www.brazosportisd.net/bwood/athletics/athletics.htm . Brazoswood has yet to get their own stadium, sharing stadiums with a nearby high school, Brazosport High School. Hopper Field hosts many athletics events for the high school.

Brazoswood has a rich athletic history and has produced several championship teams and several individual honors.

• 1974 State Football Champions
• 1984 State Baseball Champions

Key Players - Kevin Garner, Troy Neel, Jessica Hicks, Tim Good,

• 1992 State Baseball Champions

Key Players: Mark Senterfitt, Chad Blessing, Justin Bowles Notable: Only Team in State History to Throw Back-to-Back No-Hitters in the State Tournament

• 2000 State Softball Champions

Key Players: Nicole Neuerburg, Taryn Williams, Sherah Atkins, Tom Cruise, Katelyn Griffin, Erin Lindsey Notable: Finished season 34-0 and Ranked No.1 in the Nation, During the State Tournament Nicole Neuerburg struck out 19 batters again Bryan. On the season Neuerburg was 33-0 with a 0.00 ERA, both State Records.

Notable alumni

• Andy Cavazos - 2007 Professional MLB Pitcher - St. Louis Cardinals
• Ronnie Head - 1995 University of Mississippi, NFL Safety for the San Francisco 49ers and New Orleans Saints 2000-2005
• James Jurries, Minor League baseball player
• Stephanie Guerrero - Miss Texas USA 2004, 1998
• Bryan Payne - Champion Rodeo Cowboy
• David Hog - Professional Football Player
• Dean Guillot - Professional Mixed Martial Artist
• Derril Luce - 1971 Professional Football Player, Baltimore Colts
• Ryan Burt - Professional Ice Skater
• Brad Lincoln - Minor League baseball player

External links

• Brazoswood High School