Lehman High School (Texas)
| Lehman High School | |
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| Address | |
| 1700 Lehman Road Kyle, Texas, Hays 78640 United States |
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| Information | |
| Motto | Achieving excellence as one with integrity, wisdom and pride |
| Established | 2004 |
| School district | Hays Consolidated Independent School District |
| Superintendent | Jeremy Lyon[1] |
| Principal | Michelle Chae[2] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 2303[3] |
| Color(s) | Royal Blue & Silver |
| Athletics conference | UIL Class 6A |
| Mascot | Lobos/Lady Lobos |
| Rival | Hays High School |
| Yearbook | The Leader |
| Website | Lehman High School |
Lehman High School is a public high school located in the city of Kyle, Texas, USA and classified as a 6A school by the UIL. It is a part of the Hays Consolidated Independent School District located in east central Hays County. It was established in 2004 and is named after the family of Ted Lehman, a former Hays CISD School Board President, who also donated a parcel of land where the school is located. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.[4]
History
As the student population of Jack C. Hays High School swelled to over 2400, the need for second high school in Hays CISD became apparent to many community members. In August 2004, the Lehman High School campus opened its doors with 960 students in grades 8 through 10. The school has had 3 principals since being open; Elsa Hinojosa (2004–2010), Don Ruisinger (2011–2012), and Michelle Chae (2012–present).
Athletic Program
The Lehman Lobos compete in these sports - [5]
Volleyball, Cross Country, Football, Basketball, Powerlifting, Swimming, Soccer, Golf, Tennis, Track, Baseball & Softball
Steve Davis, former head coach at Stephen F. Austin High School, was recruited to build the Lobo Athletic Program. He became the school's first athletic director. He was replaced in February 2012 by Todd Raymond, Former Head Coach at McCallum High School in Austin,Texas. Raymond took over a program that has a 20-40 overall record in six varsity football seasons.
Lobo Band
Band Director Joey Lucita was hired as a transfer from Jack C. Hays High School where he was an assistant band director. Since 2004, the marching band has won numerous distinctions. The assistant band directors of the program include Jacob Gross who joined the program in 2014, replacing Christopher Barrera, percussion director Christopher Lunsford who joined in 2014, taking the place from two other past percussion directors, Johnnie B. Green who joined in 2010, replacing Marvin Housley, who now serves as Head Director at Simon Middle School. Current staff: Joey Lucita (2004–present) Director of Bands Johnnie B. Green (2010–present) Assistant Director/Color Guard Instructor Jacob Gross (2014–present) Assistant Director Christopher Lunsford (2014–present) Percussion Director
Former Staff Members: Christopher Barrera (2008-2014) Assistant Director Marvin Housley (2004-2010) Assistant Director Sergio Ortiz (2009-2010) Color Guard Instructor Mark Mertins (2008-2013) Percussion Director Jordan Garza (2013–2014) Percussion Director
NJROTC
The Lehman High School NJROTC is under the command of Lt. Commander John Berry and Master Chief David Farrar. The search for instructors began early in 2007 and later that year the program was available to all students. NJROTC contains Marksmanship, Academic, PT, and Armed and Unarmed drill teams. In 2013 Lehman NJROTC qualified for state and competed at Texas A&M and their highest place was Armed exhibition of 5th place.
References
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- ↑ The Athletics Department
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