Hillcrest High School | |
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9924 Hillcrest Road , , 75230 United States | |
Coordinates | 32°52′59″N 96°47′06″W / 32.882954°N 96.785024°W |
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Former name | Vickery Meadows High School |
Type | Public, Secondary |
Motto | Achieving Excellence Together |
Founded | 1938 |
School district | DISD |
Principal | Joseph Sotelo |
Staff | 72.97 (FTE)[1] |
Grades | 9–12 |
Enrollment | 1,126 (2017-18)[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 15.43[1] |
Color(s) | Red Black White |
Athletics conference | UIL |
Sports | Baseball • Basketball • Cross Country • Football • Golf • Soccer • Softball • Swimming and Diving • Tennis • Track and Field • Volleyball • Wrestling |
Mascot | Panther |
Accreditation | TEA: Met Standard |
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Website | www |
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Last updated: May 1, 2019 |
Hillcrest High School, formerly Vickery Meadows High School is a public secondary school located in North Dallas, Texas (USA). Hillcrest High School enrolls students in grades 9–12 and is a part of the Dallas Independent School District. In 2018, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.[6]
History
[edit]The school opened in 1938 as Vickery Meadows High School. In 1945 it was renamed to Hillcrest High School.[3]
Prior to the 1970s Hillcrest was known as "Hebrew High" due to the number of Jewish students enrolled.[7][8]
Campus
[edit]The Franklin Stadium is located at Hillcrest. In June 2011 the DISD board voted against renaming the stadium after John McClamrock.[9]
In fall 2019 a new addition with 22 classrooms, an administrative area, a 7,500-square-foot (700 m2) competition gymnasium, a locker room, and a tornado shelter, along with renovations, are to be completed.[10]
![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ee/Hillcrest_High_School_auditorium_%28Dallas%2C_TX%29.jpg/220px-Hillcrest_High_School_auditorium_%28Dallas%2C_TX%29.jpg)
Neighborhoods served
[edit]Several Dallas communities such as portions of Preston Hollow (including a portion of Old Preston Hollow, Preston Hollow North, and Preston Hollow West), University Meadows, a small portion of Vickery Meadow, and a portion of Addison are zoned to Hillcrest.[11]
Notable alumni
[edit]- Colin Allred (2001) former NFL football player, United States House of Representatives member.[12][13]
- John D. Arnold (1992) Commodities trader.[14]
- Rickey Bolden (1980) Former NFL Football player - Cleveland Browns 1984 - 1990[15]
- J. William Harbour M.D. is an ocular oncologist, cancer researcher, and Chair of Ophthalmology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.[16]
- Lane P. Hughston (1969) Mathematician.[17]
- Linda Koop (1968) former Texas House of Representatives member[citation needed]
- Quin Mathews (1969) Filmmaker, journalist and broadcaster.
- John McClamrock (1975) American football player gravely injured during a game.[18]
- Harriet Miers (1963) former White House Counsel.[citation needed]
- Glenn Morshower (1977) actor, best known for playing Secret Service Agent Aaron Pierce in 24.[19]
- Greg Pak comic book artist[20]
- Erric Pegram former NFL football player.[21]
- Damien Robinson (1992) Former NFL football player.[22]
- Ajai Sanders (1985) actress and stand-up comic.[23]
- Jefferson Stein (2007) film director[24][25]
- Kurt Thomas (1990) former NBA player.[26]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "HILLCREST H S". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
- ^ "Search for Public Schools - Hillcrest High School (481623001277)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved May 1, 2019.
- ^ a b "Hillcrest High School". www.dallasisd.com. Dallas ISD. Retrieved May 1, 2019.
- ^ "AskTED Search Screen". www.tea.state.tx.us. Texas Education Agency. Retrieved May 1, 2019. type in school number "057905006" and select "Search"
- ^ "The Athletics Department". The Athletics Department .com. Retrieved May 1, 2019.
- ^ "2017-18 Texas Academic Performance Report". Texas Education Agency. December 2018. Retrieved May 1, 2019.
- ^ Williams, Patrick (January 1, 2004). "Sob Story". Dallas Observer. Retrieved May 12, 2019.
apologizes to parents and students of Dallas' Hillcrest High [...] at Hillcrest--once known as "Hebrew High" for its large body of Jewish students
- ^ "40 years of DISD desegregation". Preston Hollow Advocate. July 22, 2011. Retrieved April 2, 2017.
- ^ Haag, Matthew (July 5, 2011). "Dallas ISD to consider selling naming rights at schools, stadiums". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved November 26, 2011.
- ^ "Here is the latest on District 2 Bond construction". lakewood.advocatemag.com. Lakewood Advocate. June 19, 2018. Retrieved April 9, 2019.
- ^ "Dallas ISD School Locator". Dallas Independent School District. Retrieved May 1, 2019 – via apps.schoolsitelocator.com.
- ^ ""Player Bio: Colin Allred". Baylorbears.net. Archived from the original on August 7, 2011. Retrieved October 31, 2010.
- ^ "Collin Allred Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
- ^ "Billionaire John Arnold explains support for DISD home rule". The Dallas Morning News. March 28, 2014.
- ^ "Rickey Bolden Stats".
- ^ University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Ophthalmology, J. W. Harbour, M.D.
- ^ T. L. Hulsey (2021) "25 Texas Heroes", Columbia SC: Shotwell Publishing.
- ^ Simnacher, Mark (March 22, 2008). "John McClamrock: Paralysis didn't keep former Hillcrest football player down". The Dallas Morning News. Archived from the original on April 27, 2009. Retrieved May 18, 2009.
- ^ Glenn Morshower Biography
- ^ Koller, Dan (February 16, 2011). "Hillcrest's Greg Pak Goes Surfing". PeopleNewspapers. Retrieved February 21, 2022.
- ^ Atkison, Rick (September 14, 2006). "Ex-Pro Pegram Helping Others Reach Fitness Goals". McKinneyNews.net. Archived from the original on June 20, 2007. Retrieved October 31, 2010.
- ^ Kilduff, Mike (2002). Passion for Sports: Athletes Tell Their Stories of why They Love Their Games. St. Louis, Mo.: Sporting News. pp. 203. ISBN 9780892046867.
- ^ Perkins, Ken Parish (May 19, 1992). "Ajai Sanders stands up to any naysayers". The Dallas Morning News.
- ^ Yossman, K. J. (December 6, 2022). "Eva Longoria, UnbeliEVAble Entertainment to Executive Produce Jefferson Stein's Short Film 'Burros'". Variety. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
- ^ "AlumNow: Filmmaker following path to happiness". Dallas ISD News Hub.
- ^ "NBA.com: Kurt Thomas Info Page". NBA.com. October 31, 2010. Archived from the original on April 28, 2010.