Robert G. Cole Junior-Senior High School
| Robert G. Cole High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
 | |
1900 Winans Road , 78234-1498 | |
| Coordinates | 29°28′42″N 98°25′01″W / 29.478331°N 98.416993°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public high school |
| School district | Fort Sam Houston Independent School District |
| Principal | Isabell Clayton |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 383[1] (2017) |
| Color(s) | Green and Gold |
| Athletics conference | UIL Class AAA |
| Nickname | Cougars |
| Website | Robert G. Cole High School |
Robert G. Cole High School is the only public high school for the Fort Sam Houston Independent School District, and is classified as a 3A school by the UIL. It is named after Medal of Honor recipient Lt. Col. Robert G. Cole, who was born on Fort Sam Houston. As the boundaries of the district are coterminous with the boundaries of the Fort, enrollment at Cole is open only to those pupils residing on the installation or nearby Camp Bullis, or transfer students whose parents work at either installation.
Cole has been twice named a National Blue Ribbon School, in 1986-87 and again in 1990-91.[2] In 2017, the school was rated "Academically Acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency, with a three-star distinction for Academic Achievements in ELA/Reading, Science, and Post-Secondary Readiness.[3]
Athletics
The Robert G. Cole Cougars compete in the following sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Powerlifting, Soccer, Softball,Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, and Volleyball.
State titles
- Boys Basketball - [4]
- 1989(3A)
Notable alumni
 | This article's list of alumni may not follow Wikipedia's verifiability policy. (September 2017) |
- Shaquille O'Neal, NBA player 15-time NBA all-star and four time NBA champion. Led Cole to a state basketball title. [5]
- Alan Keyes, Republican presidential candidate and former United States Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs[citation needed]
- Kivuusama Mays (Class of 1993), is a former NFL football linebacker.[6]
References
- ^ UIL 2018-2020 Reclassification and Realignment
- ^ Blue Ribbon Schools Program, Schools Recognized 1982-1983 Through 1999-2002 (PDF)
- ^ "TEA 2017 Accountability Reports". Texas Education Agency.
- ^ UIL Centennial Webpage Archived 2012-03-06 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ [1]"Key Moments In Shaquille O'neal History"
- ^ [2] Just Sports Stats