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Trinity High School
Location
Map
500 North Industrial Boulevard
Euless, Texas 76039

United States
Information
TypePublic
MottoResponsibility, Pride, and Determination Make Trinity Different
Established1968
School districtHurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District
PrincipalMike Harris
Staff156.3 (2005-06)[2]
Faculty143.4 (2005-06)[2]
Grades10-12
Number of students2,135 (2006-07)[1]
Color(s)Black   and Red  
MascotTrojan
Websitehttp://sc.hebisd.edu/trinity

Trinity High School (also known as Euless Trinity) is a public high school in Euless, Texas. It administers grade levels 10–12 and is a part of the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District.

The school is named "Trinity" as an homage to the three cities comprised by the school district in which it is located: Hurst, Euless, and Bedford (and also as a reference to the nearly Trinity River, which forms the southern border of the school district). The school's mascot is a Trojan, a citizen of Troy. The Trinity High School football team won the Texas 5A Division 1 State Championship in 2005 and 2007.[3][4]

History

Trinity was established as the second high school in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District. (The first high school in the school district was L.D. Bell High School, which opened in 1957 in Euless and moved to its current site in Hurst in 1965.) The campus sits on a hillside in west central Euless, less than one-fourth of a mile from the Euless-Bedford city limit.

Campus

Front view of the campus
Aerial image of the entire campus

Trinity High School is made up of eleven distinct buildings, most of which are named for the department they house (often abbreviated to just the first letter). The nine original buildings were: the Fine Arts Building, the Academics Building, the Library Building, the Science Building, the Physical Education Building, the Cafeteria Building, the Driver's Education Building, a small two-story building called V-Building, and an Administration Building. The Physical Education Building includes a natatorium. The late 1990s brought three major changes to the campus: a system of covered walkways was built to connect most of the school's buildings, a new band hall was added to the Fine Arts Building, and a wing was added to the Academics Building. This new wing became the new face of the campus because of its large and prominent façade and provided new offices for, the principal, vice-principals, and secretaries. The original Administration Building was converted to house the counselors' offices.

In the first few years of the new millennium, two new buildings were added to the Trinity campus. The two-story N-Building lies on the campus's southern edge and houses the Foreign Language Department. Just a little further into campus from the W-Building is the new D-Building. The D-Building houses special education classrooms and is specifically designed to accommodate the needs of students with physical disabilities.

Trinity is the only high school in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District to have a natatorium facility, allowing Trinity to host swim meets on the campus.

Student Body

During the 2005-2006 school year, Trinity High School enrolled 2160 students in grade 10 (34.7%), grade 11 (35.0%), and grade 12 (30.3%). Ethnicities represented include white (53.9%), Hispanic (17.2%), Asian and Pacific Islander (14.7%), Africans (13.0%), and Native American (1.2%). Twenty-nine percent were economically disadvantaged.[2]

Euless has one of the largest Tongan communities in the nation; there are an estimated 4,000 Tongans living in the city at present, representing approximately 7.5 percent of the city's population. Likewise, Trinity High School is unique because of its large percentage of Tongan students.[3]

Trinity High School receives students from three feeder schools: all students from Euless Junior High school and Harwood Junior High school attend Trinity along with a share of the students from Central Junior High school. Students in the attendance zones for Bell Manor, Lakewood, Meadow Creek, Midway Park, North Euless, Oakwood Terrace, Shady Brook, South Euless, Spring Garden, and Wilshire elementary schools attend Trinity High School.[5]

Academics

Athletics

Football Honors[10] Trinity hosts its home games at Pennington Field, which they also share with L.D. Bell High School.
Trinity Football performing the Haka

Currently playing in the Texas 5A Division 1 football, The Trinity Trojan football team has been under national spotlight after winning two state titles in the past three years, 2005 and 2007 [4][11][12], defeating Converse Judson both times. The 2008 football season bought great deal of national attention, during which Rivals.com ranked the Trojans # 1 in the nation.[13]Sports Illustrated on the other hand, ranked the team # 4.[14] The team is also known for performing the "Ka Mate Haka" an old Māori war dance which is performed before and after their games. The "Haka" has been featured in various articles around the country including new casts on ESPN, CNN and most noticeably, in 2007, on CBS 11's evening news cast with Katie Couric.[15] The Trojans have also been featured in a Gatorade commercial.[16]

Over the years, the football team has earned 22 Texas State Playoff appearances, including 18 District Championships, six semifinal appearances and 2 state titles. In 2008, the Trojans faced Louisiana power-house John Curtis in a labor day showdown at Texas Stadium, the game ended with the Trojans winning 28-12.[17] On December 6, 2008 Trinity's hope for a third state title in 4 years was ended when they were defeated by the Allen Eagles 34-21 at Texas Stadium[18]. Trinity had won over Allen earlier in the year 24 - 14 in Allen.

  • The Women's Soccer team reached the State Playoffs in 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008. They have also won the NSCAA Team Academic Award in 2005 and 2006.
  • The Men's Soccer team reached the State Playoffs in 1986, 1996, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007 and 2008.[19]
  • The Women's Basketball team has earned playoff spots 17 times in the past 20 seasons, including a 33-2 record in 2002. Coach Sue Cannon started the 2006 season with a career record of 858-251, with 490-173 at Trinity. They became the Area Champions in 2007.
  • The Men's Basketball team were the 1996 State Runners-Up.[11]
  • The Men's Gymnastics team won State Championships in 1990 and 2002. The 2007 season brought them District Runner-Up, 2nd at Regionals, placed 5th at State, 3 Regionals Champions, one State Champion, and 2 athletes qualified for National Gymnastic Meet in Tenn. [11]
  • The Girls Lacrosse team won the State Championship on May 6, 2007. They entered the tournament ranked second and defeated the defending champions (9-8). [20]
  • The Women's Cross Country team was the District 7-5A Champion in 2007.
  • The Men's Cross Country team had 2 runners qualified for Regionals in 2007.
  • The Girls Swimming team became the District Champions and had 13 qualified for Regionals in 2007.
  • The Boys Swimming became the District Runner-up and had 8 qualified for Regionals in 2007.
  • The Baseball team was Bi-District Champion in 1999 and 2000 and reached Area-Round Competition in 2002 and 2003.
  • The Softball was Bi-District Champions in 2007.
  • The Volleyball team won the District Championship in 2007.
  • The Drill Team in 2007 National Champions - Novelty 2nd place - Pom 5th place - Jazz Award of Excellence - awards to the top 10 teams at the competition [1]
  • The THS Cheerleaders won first place in a National Championship in Florida. Winning their division and finished in the top 10 of the over all level 4 division (out of 36 teams) in 2008.
  • The Computer Science team (The Bobsled Team) had 2 TCEA state-finalist teams, 1 of which came in 1st at the regional competition in 2007.

Fine Arts

The Trinity Trojan Marching Band uniform consists of black pants, black jacket, red or black baldric with sequins, and gauntlets.

The Trinity Drama Department has also had its share of success, advancing to the State finals for UIL One Act Play in 1987, 1990, 1991, and 1992. They won the State Championship in 1992.

The Trinity Photography Department is a 5 time State Champion program. In 2008 Trinity had at least 9 finalists in the Best of College Photo Contest. At the Texas A&M Photo Shootout and the Association of Texas Photography Instructors Winter Conference in Arlington the Trojans brought home 33 awards. In 2008 alone the Trinity Photo Department won over 100 awards. They also had a special appearance in the nationally broadcast Dallas Cowboys End of Year Special in 2008.[21] The Trinity Photography Department won State Championships in 1996, 1997, 1999, 2002, and 2005.

The Trinity Choir program has seen success after success in National Competitions and at home. In 2007, the Trinity High School Choirs won 10 out of the 11 awards at the Disney Festival and received Sweepstakes ratings in the UIL Competition. The show choir, Harmony, is an award-winning 14-16 member auditioned ensemble and perform throughout the Metroplex including places such as The Mansion on Turtle Creek, the Nationalization Ceremony for immigrants, and the Ft. Worth Petroleum Club.

Trinity’s Triune Yearbook has received National Awards for its 2007 publication. Including the Gold Medalist from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, the highest ranking category. They have been nominated to receive the prestigious CSPA Crown Award presented only to the top 30 yearbooks in the Nation. They received the All-American rating with 5 marks from Distinction from the National Press Association, the NSPA's highest ranking. Triune has been selected as an elite NSPA Pacemaker Finalist recognizing the top 25 books nationally. They have also been selected by Taylor Publishing as a top 5% outstanding yearbook that will be shared with yearbook staffs around the country.[22]

Clubs / Organizations (Non-UIL)

Famous alumni

Michael Mayhew Associate Principal French Horn of the Cleveland Orchestra 1988
Eugene Mondie Assistant Principal/E-flat Clarinet of the National Symphony Orchestra 1988
Mike Baab Former NFL center (1982-92) for the Browns, Patriots, and Chiefs 1978[23]
D.J. Brigman Former PGA Tour player (2005) 1994[23]
Michael Muhney Hollywood actor 1993[24]
Kathleen Early Broadway tour actress[25][26] 1962[27]
Michael Lynn Computer Security Expert 1999
Ryan McBean Fourth round pick in 2007 NFL draft Pittsburgh Steelers 2003[23]
Meghan Danahey Meteorologist at WFAA Channel 8 1992[23]
Neil Denari Architect 1975[23]
Trevor Vittatoe Quarterback UTEP
Dimitri Nance Running Back Arizona State
Jeff Patton Noted Chicago-based improvisational comedian 2002[23]
Sarah Shahi Actress 1998
Todd Smith Texas State Representative (1996-Present)[28] 1981[23]

Championships

Year Organization Award
1990 Men's Gymnastics UIL State Championship
1992 Drama Department UIL State Championship One Act Play
1992 Journalism Department UIL Silver Star Award for Newspaper (The Palantir)[2]
2002 Men's Gymnastics UIL State Championship
2005 Women's Soccer NSCAA Team Academic Award
2005 Football UIL State Championship
2006 Women's Soccer NSCAA Team Academic Award
2007 Golf UIL State Championship
2007 Girls Lacrosse UIL State Championship
2007 Football UIL State Championship
2007 Women's Soccer NSCAA Team Academic Award
2008 Cheerleading National Champions
2009 Girls Lacrosse UIL State Championship

References

  1. ^ Judy Everett Ramos (2006-08-31). "District Enrollment on the Rise". Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District. Retrieved 2007-05-15.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Academic Excellence Indicator System; 2005-06 District Performance; Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD; Trinity H S". Texas Education Agency. Retrieved 2007-05-16.
  3. ^ a b Lunsford, J. Lynn (2006-11-16). "A Tongan War Dance Enlivens Football in Euless,Texas". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2007-05-08. (WSJ link)
  4. ^ a b Verdejo, Angel (2007-12-22). "Trinity wins 2nd title in 3 years". Ft. Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved 2008-01-03. Archived by WebCite
  5. ^ "HEB ISD School Feeder Chart & Sites". Hurst Euless Bedford Independent School District. Retrieved 2007-05-04.
  6. ^ Brock, Katherine Cromer; Claassen, Jeff (2007-05-16), "School ratings can hide disparities: Another way to gauge high school quality" ([dead link] – Scholar search), Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Northeast edition), pp. 1B, 9B {{citation}}: External link in |format= (help) (direct link to chart)
  7. ^ "Tarrant schools make the grade" ([dead link] – Scholar search), Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Northeast edition), 2007-05-22 {{citation}}: External link in |format= (help)
  8. ^ "America's Top Public High Schools". Newsweek. 2007. Retrieved 2007-05-22.
  9. ^ "Nine Named National Merit Finalists". Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District. 2007-02-14. Retrieved 2007-05-15.
  10. ^ "Trinity Trojan Football". Trinity Trojan Football Booster Club. Retrieved 2008-09-30.
  11. ^ a b c "Dallas Morning News; My High School; Euless Trinity Trojans; Sports History". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 2008-02-12.
  12. ^ Judy Everett Ramos (2005-12-10). "Trinity Wins State Title". Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District. Retrieved 2007-05-08.
  13. ^ http://highschool.rivals.com/viewrankhs.asp?ra_key=457
  14. ^ "Top 25 athletic programs for 2007-08".
  15. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbHffGdbEpw
  16. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urVdmtSSOUM
  17. ^ http://www.maxpreps.com/texas/football/trinity-(euless)/curtis-(river-ridge,-la)/boxscore.aspx?ssid=2f36027d-d6f6-4509-aba9-adad5cc85b5e&schoolid=f55981a3-76ac-4070-811c-2132dc209af4&contestid=8134413a-42ff-4336-9afc-8cbe1afb794a&urpath=,local,stats
  18. ^ http://www.maxpreps.com/FanPages/Content/Article.mxp/ArticleID-fa79ec8f-df01-4e42-85ca-e575de5ed466
  19. ^ "Trinity Trojan Soccer". Trinity Soccer Booster Club. Retrieved 2007-05-15.
  20. ^ "Communications Department - District Spotlight - Archives, THS Girls Lacrosse Win State Championship!". 2007-05. Retrieved 2007-05-16. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  21. ^ "Trinity Photography Awards". Retrieved 2008-03-19.
  22. ^ "Trinity Triune Awards". Retrieved 2008-03-23.
  23. ^ a b c d e f g "WFAA.com - My High School; Euless Trinity Trojans; Famous Alumni". WFAA.com. Retrieved 2007-05-15.
  24. ^ "Michael Muhney Biography".
  25. ^ Zachary Pincus-Roth (2006-11-03). "Playbill News: Early and Furr Complete Virginia Woolf Tour Cast". Retrieved 2007-05-22.
  26. ^ "Winners' Circle: Congratulations to Kathleen Early!". Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District. 2006-12-08. Retrieved 2007-05-22.
  27. ^ "HEBISD School Notes". Midcities Online.com. Retrieved 2007-05-22.
  28. ^ "Texas House of Representatives: Member Todd Smith; Biographical Information". Retrieved 2007-05-15.

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