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For the school in Lakewood, Colorado, see Long View High School.
Longview High School
Rockin' L
Address
Map
201 East Tomlinson Parkway

Longview
,
Texas
75605-3268

United States
Information
School typePublic high school
MottoBelieve in Excellence
Established1874
School districtLongview Independent School District
PrincipalJames Brewer
Grades9-12
Enrollment2083[1] (2012)
Color(s)    Green & White
Athletics conferenceUIL Class AAAAA
MascotLobos/Lady Lobos
NewspaperThe Long-View
YearbookThe Lobo
WebsiteLongview High School

Longview High School (colloquially known as LHS) is a public high school located in the city of Longview, Texas, in Gregg County, United States and classified as a 5A school by the UIL. It is a part of the Longview Independent School District located in central Gregg County. The school was founded in 1874 as the Longview Male and Female Institute, and the first permanent structure was established in 1885. In 2013, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.[2]

Athletics

The Longview Lobos compete in the following sports [3]

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

State Titles

  • Boys Basketball [4]
    • 1992(5A)
  • Girls Basketball [5]
    • 1984(5A)
  • Football [6]
    • 1937(All)

Football

The school's athletic program is highlighted by its football team. The Lobos won their first state championship in 1937 with a 19-12 victory over Wichita Falls. The game was played on Christmas Day in the Cotton Bowl. Longview plays at Lobo Stadium, on the campus of Longview High School. A number of high-profile coaches have guided the Lobos over time, including P.E. “Pete” Shotwell (1935–1945) and Milburn “Catfish” Smith (1954–1958). Official

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ Texas Tribune
  2. ^ "2013 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency.
  3. ^ The Athletics Department
  4. ^ UIL Boys Basketball Archives
  5. ^ UIL Girls Basketball Archives
  6. ^ Lone Star Football Network
  7. ^ "Chris Davis Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved December 10, 2012.

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