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]
| 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 | |
History
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
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]
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Neighborhoods served
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
- 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
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