Overton High School (Texas)
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| Overton High School | |
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| Location | |
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111 East McKay Street , Texas 75684 United States | |
| Coordinates | 32°16′28″N 94°58′24″W / 32.274509°N 94.973466°W |
| Information | |
| Former name | Overton Colored High School |
| School type | Public high school |
| Established | 1932 |
| School district | Overton Independent School District |
| Principal | Cindy Bundrick |
| Staff | 27.25 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 6-12 |
| Enrollment | 272 (2023–2024)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 9.98[1] |
| Colors | Kelly green, white, and black |
| Athletics conference | UIL Class 2A |
| Mascot | Mustang |
| Rival | Carlisle Indians (Price, Texas) |
| Yearbook | Los Tejas |
| Website | Overton High School |
Overton High School is a public high school located in Overton, Texas (US) and classified as a 2A school by the UIL. It is part of the Overton Independent School District located in northwestern Rusk County. In addition to the immediate Overton vicinity, the campus also serves rural areas in eastern Smith County. In 2013, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.[2]
The marching band has won numerous state marching competitions throughout its history (most recently in 2001 as State Marching Champions (Texas) and 2003 State Honor band.
- UIL Marching Band State Champions [3]
- 2001(1A)
Theater
The Theatre department has a long string of State UIL One Act Play appearances, with a 20-year streak of district championships led by longtime Drama instructor Lillian Cohagen, who retired in 1980.[4] In 1997 OHS won a state Class 1A One Act Play championship with Confederate Letters, written and directed by Barre Gonzalez
- One Act Play [5]
- 1997(1A)
