Oliver Wendell Holmes High School
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Oliver Wendell Holmes High School is a high school part of the Northside Independent School District
in San Antonio, Texas
. It was established in the early 1960s, and is known for its circular architecture, in which several buildings are completely circular.
As with all Northside ISD schools, Holmes is named for a former or current United States Supreme Court justice, in this case Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.
Holmes High School is also the parent school for Business Careers High School
, a magnet school in NISD.
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable
" by the Texas Education Agency
.
, the "sister" magnet school of Holmes. Business Careers counts their population as part of Holmes, therefore the total population of Holmes is around 2,500.
and Holmes, moving several neighborhoods from the Warren attendance zone to the Holmes attendance zone, to go into effect in 2007-2008. This will raise the number of students attending Holmes. The exact amount is unknown, but is expected to be around 200-400 students.
as "Recognized". The TEA is the agency who rates schools based on the performance of the school on tests such as the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
.
where eligible students may receive college credit.
In the 2007-2008 school year The Husky Band received a Division 1 at UIL during marching season for their performance "Sketches of Spain. The Husky Band received a Division 1 at UIL during the 2009-10 marching season for "The Quest."
Holmes' 1986-87 boys' basketball team made a trip to the state Class 5A championship game, knocking off undefeated and national No. 1 Fort Worth Dunbar in the semifinals before losing to undefeated (40-0) LaPorte 64-58. The baseball team has also made it to the state Class 5A tournament.
Recently, the boys and girls basketball, softball, and the cross country teams have been successful. The softball team advanced to the Class 5A state tournament in 2001..
Over the last 30 years, Holmes High School has seen several of its student athletes move on to successful athletic careers at the collegiate and professional levels, including:
The Holmes Academic Decathlon has advanced to the state competition for the Texas Academic Decathlon every year since 1992, often winning the Regional competitions (which guarantees an automatic berth at state). In fact, Holmes has failed to win region just three times in the past 17 years of advancing to state. In 1994, the Holmes Academic Decathlon won its first State Championship, defeating perennial state championship power J. J. Pearce High School (located in Richardson, Texas). Holmes then advanced to the 1994 United States Academic Decathlon
National competition, finishing third overall, behind William Howard Taft High School of Woodland Hills, California and Mountain View High School
of Mesa, Arizona
.
Holmes has not won another state championship in the Academic Decathlon since 1994, but has ranked in the top ten in the Texas Academic Decathlon almost every year since then, including a bronze finish in 2004-2005 and a silver finish in 2005-2006. During the 2007 Texas Academic Decathlon State Championship meet, the Oliver Wendell Holmes Academic Decathlon team finished fifth in the large school competition, with a score of 43,161. This is the second time Holmes has finished in fifth place. In 2008, the team placed 9th with a score of 44,300 points.
Northside Independent School District
Northside Independent School District is a school district headquartered in Leon Valley, Texas. It is the largest school district in the San Antonio area and the fourth largest in the State of Texas...
in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio is the seventh-largest city in the United States of America and the second-largest city within the state of Texas, with a population of 1.33 million. Located in the American Southwest and the south–central part of Texas, the city serves as the seat of Bexar County. In 2011,...
. It was established in the early 1960s, and is known for its circular architecture, in which several buildings are completely circular.
As with all Northside ISD schools, Holmes is named for a former or current United States Supreme Court justice, in this case Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. was an American jurist who served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1902 to 1932...
Holmes High School is also the parent school for Business Careers High School
Business Careers High School
Business Careers High School is a business magnet high school part of the Northside Independent School District in San Antonio, Texas. It is a "school within a school" located on the campus of Oliver Wendell Holmes High School. The school attracts students who want to study business and other...
, a magnet school in NISD.
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable
Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system
The Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system rates all public schools, charter schools, and school districts in the State of Texas.The criteria are the same for schools and districts, and are discussed below...
" by the Texas Education Agency
Texas Education Agency
The Texas Education Agency is a branch of the state government of Texas in the United States responsible for public education. The agency is headquartered in the William B...
.
Areas served by the school
Holmes serves around 1,500 students from grades 9-12 around various streets intersecting (and the subdivisions that reside on the same streets) Loop 410 in San Antonio. Another additional 600-700 students (grade levels 9-12) in Bexar County are served by Business Careers High SchoolBusiness Careers High School
Business Careers High School is a business magnet high school part of the Northside Independent School District in San Antonio, Texas. It is a "school within a school" located on the campus of Oliver Wendell Holmes High School. The school attracts students who want to study business and other...
, the "sister" magnet school of Holmes. Business Careers counts their population as part of Holmes, therefore the total population of Holmes is around 2,500.
Attendance Zone Shift for 2007-2008
During the 2006-2007 year, the Northside Board of Trustees changed the attendance zones of Earl Warren High SchoolEarl Warren High School
Earl Warren High School is a public school located in San Antonio, Texas.The school is a part of the Northside Independent School District. As with all Northside ISD schools, it is named for a former United States Supreme Court justice - in this case, former Chief Justice Earl Warren.In 2009, the...
and Holmes, moving several neighborhoods from the Warren attendance zone to the Holmes attendance zone, to go into effect in 2007-2008. This will raise the number of students attending Holmes. The exact amount is unknown, but is expected to be around 200-400 students.
Administration
The Principal of Oliver Wendell Holmes High School is Dennis Ann Strong, whose first full year of service as Principal was 2007-2008. The Vice Principal is Craig Hejtmancik, whose first full year of service as Vice Principal was also 2007-2008.TEA rating
Holmes is currently rated by the Texas Education AgencyTexas Education Agency
The Texas Education Agency is a branch of the state government of Texas in the United States responsible for public education. The agency is headquartered in the William B...
as "Recognized". The TEA is the agency who rates schools based on the performance of the school on tests such as the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
The Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills is a standardized test used in Texas primary and secondary schools to assess students' attainment of reading, writing, math, science, and social studies skills required under Texas education standards. It is developed and scored by Pearson Educational...
.
Programs offered
Holmes offers athletic programs sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League. Holmes is currently classified as a 5A school, with a population nearing 2,500 students (1,900 is the minimum requirement for 5A status). Holmes also offers most of the Academic UIL events, including Social Studies, Science, Current Issues, One Act Play, Computer Science,Band,Computer Applications, Calculator Applications, Literary Criticism, various speaking competitive events, and various journalistic competitive events, AFJROTC drill teams and core/unit. Business Careers students compete as part of the Holmes teams. The school also has introduced a dual credit college program in conjunction with Northwest Vista CollegeNorthwest Vista College
Northwest Vista College is a public community college within the Alamo Community College District in San Antonio, Texas. It is one of the top community colleges in the United States. Northwest Vista College offers open admission.- History :...
where eligible students may receive college credit.
In the 2007-2008 school year The Husky Band received a Division 1 at UIL during marching season for their performance "Sketches of Spain. The Husky Band received a Division 1 at UIL during the 2009-10 marching season for "The Quest."
Successful athletic programs
Holmes has been successful in many athletic programs, including four trips to the Texas Class 5A semifinals in football (1980 - lost to Port Arthur Jefferson 34-14; 1987 - lost to Houston Yates 34-7; 1992 - lost to Houston Yates 41-39; and 1999 - lost to Katy 24-14). During the 1980s, Holmes football teams went a combined 97-16-2, making the state playoffs in 1980, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 and 1988. The 97 wins in the decade were second best in San Antonio to Judson's 114 victories.Holmes' 1986-87 boys' basketball team made a trip to the state Class 5A championship game, knocking off undefeated and national No. 1 Fort Worth Dunbar in the semifinals before losing to undefeated (40-0) LaPorte 64-58. The baseball team has also made it to the state Class 5A tournament.
Recently, the boys and girls basketball, softball, and the cross country teams have been successful. The softball team advanced to the Class 5A state tournament in 2001..
Over the last 30 years, Holmes High School has seen several of its student athletes move on to successful athletic careers at the collegiate and professional levels, including:
- Darold WilliamsonDarold WilliamsonDarold Williamson is an American track athlete.He ran the anchor leg on the gold medal winning 4x400 meter relay team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. He is 2005 graduate of Baylor University in Waco, Texas, where he won the Big 12 Conference championship in the 400 meter run three years in...
- Men's Track & Field, Gold Medalist and Anchor Leg, 2004 Summer Olympics2004 Summer OlympicsThe 2004 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, was a premier international multi-sport event held in Athens, Greece from August 13 to August 29, 2004 with the motto Welcome Home. 10,625 athletes competed, some 600 more than expected, accompanied by 5,501 team...
, 1,600-meter relay; Baylor UniversityBaylor UniversityBaylor University is a private, Christian university located in Waco, Texas. Founded in 1845, Baylor is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.-History:...
/Big 12/NCAA multiple-year champion in 400 meters; fastest 400-meter time is 44.27 seconds; - Cedric GriffinCedric GriffinCedric Leonard Griffin is an American football cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League.He was born in Natchez, Mississippi and graduated from Holmes High School in San Antonio, Texas. He played college football for The University of Texas Longhorns and was a stand-out...
- Cornerback, NFL's Minnesota VikingsMinnesota VikingsThe Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings joined the National Football League as an expansion team in 1960...
2005-Present, 7 career interceptions, 11 forced fumbles and 1 TD; University of Texas' National Championship Team 2005; All-Big 12 in 2005; - Anjanette KirklandAnjanette KirklandAnjanette Kirkland is an American hurdler.In 2001 she won gold medals at the World Indoor Championships and the World Championships, the latter in a career best time of 12.42 seconds...
- Women's Track & Field, Gold Medalist, 2001 World Championships in Athletics2001 World Championships in AthleticsThe 8th World Championships in Athletics, under the auspices of the International Association of Athletics Federations, were held at the Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada between 3 August and 12 August and was the first time the event had visited North America...
, 100-meter Hurdles (12.42 seconds); Gold Medalist, 2001 World Indoor Track and Field Championships, 60-meter Hurdles (7.85 seconds); - Keith CashKeith CashKeith Lovell Cash is a former professional American football tight end in the National Football League . He played six seasons in the NFL, one for the Pittsburgh Steelers and five for the Kansas City Chiefs. As a collegian, Keith played wide receiver at the University of Texas...
- Tight End, NFL's Pittsburgh SteelersPittsburgh SteelersThe Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team currently belongs to the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Founded in , the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC...
and Kansas City ChiefsKansas City ChiefsThe Kansas City Chiefs are a professional American football team based in Kansas City, Missouri. They are a member of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Originally named the Dallas Texans, the club was founded by Lamar Hunt in 1960 as a...
1991-96, 118 career receptions and 10 TDs; - Kerry CashKerry CashKerry Cash is a former American football tight end in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fifth round of the 1991 NFL Draft...
- Tight End, NFL's Indianapolis ColtsIndianapolis ColtsThe Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
, Chicago BearsChicago BearsThe Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
and Oakland RaidersOakland RaidersThe Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in Oakland, California. They currently play in the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
1991-98, 132 career receptions and 9 TDs; - Jennifer GutierrezJennifer GutierrezJennifer Gutierrez is a triathlete from the United States.Gutierrez competed at the first Olympic triathlon at the 2000 Summer Olympics and she was the first American to qualify as a triathlete for the 2000 Olympics. She took thirteenth place with a total time of 2:03:38.48.Gutierrez graduated...
- Women's TriathlonTriathlonA triathlon is a multi-sport event involving the completion of three continuous and sequential endurance events. While many variations of the sport exist, triathlon, in its most popular form, involves swimming, cycling, and running in immediate succession over various distances...
, 2000 Summer Olympics2000 Summer OlympicsThe Sydney 2000 Summer Olympic Games or the Millennium Games/Games of the New Millennium, officially known as the Games of the XXVII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated between 15 September and 1 October 2000 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia...
, finished 13th; - Tony Darden - Cornerback, NFL's San Diego ChargersSan Diego ChargersThe San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego, California. they were members of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
2000, 15 career tackles; All-Big 12Big 12 ConferenceThe Big 12 Conference is a college athletic conference of ten schools located in the Central United States, with its headquarters located in Las Colinas, a community in the Dallas, Texas suburb of Irving...
at Texas TechTexas Tech Red Raiders footballTexas Tech Red Raiders football program is a college football team that represents Texas Tech University . The team competes, as a member of the Big 12 Conference, which is a Division I Bowl Subdivision of the National Collegiate Athletic Association...
in 1997; - Brandon LarsonBrandon LarsonBrandon John Larson is a professional third baseman currently playing for the Somerset Patriots of the independent Atlantic League. Larson won the MVP for the 1997 College World Series....
- Third Baseman, Cincinnati RedsCincinnati RedsThe Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
2001-04; College World SeriesCollege World SeriesThe College World Series or CWS is an annual baseball tournament held in Omaha, Nebraska that is the culmination of the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship, which determines the NCAA Division I college baseball champion. The eight teams are split into two, four-team, double-elimination brackets,...
MVP for 1997 National Champion LSU, 8 career Major League BaseballMajor League BaseballMajor League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
home runs and 189 minor league homers; - Johnny Walker - Wide Receiver, University of Texas 1987-91, All-SWCSWCSWC can refer to:* Sarah Wayne Callies, American actress* Semiwadcutter, a common shape of ammunition* Single Wire CAN* Simon Wiesenthal Center* Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School * Sir Winston Churchill High School...
1989 and 1990, 114 career receptions; NFL's Green Bay PackersGreen Bay PackersThe Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions...
1991; Outfielder, Major League BaseballMajor League BaseballMajor League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
4th round pick of Atlanta BravesAtlanta BravesThe Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
1990; - Jimmie Hawkins - Cornerback, Texas A&M UniversityTexas A&M UniversityTexas A&M University is a coeducational public research university located in College Station, Texas . It is the flagship institution of the Texas A&M University System. The sixth-largest university in the United States, A&M's enrollment for Fall 2011 was over 50,000 for the first time in school...
1982-85, 1986 Cotton Bowl Classic Championship; NFL's New England PatriotsNew England PatriotsThe New England Patriots, commonly called the "Pats", are a professional football team based in the Greater Boston area, playing their home games in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts at Gillette Stadium. The team is part of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National...
free agent, 750 career punt return yards at Texas A&M; San Antonio Light newspaper "San Antonio High School Football Player of the Decade" for the 1980s; - Robert Quiroga - WR/DB for Arena FootballArena footballArena football is a variety of gridiron football played by the Arena Football League . It is a proprietary game, the rights to which are owned by Gridiron Enterprises, and is played indoors on a smaller field than American or Canadian outdoor football, resulting in a faster and higher-scoring game....
's San Antonio Talons, Los Angeles AvengersLos Angeles AvengersThe Los Angeles Avengers was an Arena Football League team based in Los Angeles, California from 2000 through 2008. They folded on April 19, 2009.-History:...
and Orlando PredatorsOrlando PredatorsThe Orlando Predators are an Arena Football League team based in Orlando, Florida that was founded in 1991. Their playoff streak is currently 19 seasons in a row, as of the season, becoming the ArenaBowl champions in 1998 and 2000...
2007-Present; two-sport letterman at Baylor UniversityBaylor UniversityBaylor University is a private, Christian university located in Waco, Texas. Founded in 1845, Baylor is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.-History:...
in track and football 2002-05, 131 career receptions at Baylor; - Rocky Perez - Quarterback, University Texas-El Paso 1998-2000, 5,108 career passing yards and 46 TDs;
- Wilbur Odom - Quarterback, University of MichiganUniversity of MichiganThe University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
1987-89, 1989 Rose Bowl1989 Rose BowlThe 1989 Rose Bowl was a college football bowl game played on Monday January 2, 1989 because New Year's Day was on a Sunday. It was the 75th Rose Bowl Game, and also the 100th anniversary of the Tournament of Roses parade. The Michigan Wolverines defeated the USC Trojans 22-14. Michigan FB Leroy...
Champions; Angelo State 1991-92, Harlon Hill TrophyHarlon Hill TrophyThe Harlon Hill Trophy is an award in American college football given to the individual selected as the most valuable player in NCAA Division II. The award is named for former University of North Alabama and National Football League player Harlon Hill...
Candidate 1992, 3,129 career passing yards and 20 TDs; - Nathan Bennett - Defensive Back, Rice UniversityRice UniversityWilliam Marsh Rice University, commonly referred to as Rice University or Rice, is a private research university located on a heavily wooded campus in Houston, Texas, United States...
1989-93, All-SWCSWCSWC can refer to:* Sarah Wayne Callies, American actress* Semiwadcutter, a common shape of ammunition* Single Wire CAN* Simon Wiesenthal Center* Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School * Sir Winston Churchill High School...
1993, 11 career interceptions; - Mike McKenzie - Tight End, Baylor UniversityBaylor UniversityBaylor University is a private, Christian university located in Waco, Texas. Founded in 1845, Baylor is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.-History:...
1988-92, NFL's Philadelphia EaglesPhiladelphia EaglesThe Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
1993; - Malcolm McKenzie - Wide Receiver, Texas TechTexas Tech Red Raiders footballTexas Tech Red Raiders football program is a college football team that represents Texas Tech University . The team competes, as a member of the Big 12 Conference, which is a Division I Bowl Subdivision of the National Collegiate Athletic Association...
1994-97, leading receiver in 1997 with 42 receptions; - Adrian Wright - Point Guard, St. Mary's UniversitySt. Mary's University, TexasSt. Mary's University is a Catholic and Marianist liberal arts institution located on northwest of downtown San Antonio, Texas, United States. St. Mary’s is a nationally recognized master’s level school ranked among the top colleges in the west for best value and academic reputation by U.S. News...
1987-91, 1988 NAIANational Association of Intercollegiate AthleticsThe National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics is an athletic association that organizes college and university-level athletic programs. Membership in the NAIA consists of smaller colleges and universities across the United States. The NAIA allows colleges and universities outside the USA...
Basketball National Champions, inducted into St. Mary's Hall of Fame 2001; - Eric Tennessee - Wide Receiver, Southwest Texas State 1982-85, 105 career receptions, NCAA I-AA All-American 1984 and 1985;
- Donna Eckert - Softball Player, St. Mary's UniversitySt. Mary's University, TexasSt. Mary's University is a Catholic and Marianist liberal arts institution located on northwest of downtown San Antonio, Texas, United States. St. Mary’s is a nationally recognized master’s level school ranked among the top colleges in the west for best value and academic reputation by U.S. News...
1983-86; 1986 NAIA Softball National Champions; Head Coach, St. Mary's UniversitySt. Mary's University, TexasSt. Mary's University is a Catholic and Marianist liberal arts institution located on northwest of downtown San Antonio, Texas, United States. St. Mary’s is a nationally recognized master’s level school ranked among the top colleges in the west for best value and academic reputation by U.S. News...
; 2002 NCAA Division II Softball National Champions; inducted into St. Mary's Hall of Fame 1998; - Robyn Bryant - Women's Track & Field, Rice UniversityRice UniversityWilliam Marsh Rice University, commonly referred to as Rice University or Rice, is a private research university located on a heavily wooded campus in Houston, Texas, United States...
1986-90, NCAA Division 1 All-American 1988, 1989, 1990, Southwest Conference 400-meter relay champion 1987 & 1989, Rice Female Athlete of the Year 1990, inducted into Rice's Hall of Fame 1998, fastest 400-meter time is 53.63; - Michael Gary - Defensive Tackle, Baylor UniversityBaylor UniversityBaylor University is a private, Christian university located in Waco, Texas. Founded in 1845, Baylor is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.-History:...
2002-05; - Rene Maldonado - Quarterback, Southwest Texas State 1982-84, 1,127 passing yards in 1983;
- Nykiren Wellington - Offensive Lineman, Texas Christian UniversityTexas Christian UniversityTexas Christian University is a private, coeducational university located in Fort Worth, Texas, United States and founded in 1873. TCU is affiliated with, but not governed by, the Disciples of Christ...
2010-Present; - Mike McKenna - Placekicker, University of Montana 1982, six career field goals;
- Rob Gasca - Wide Receiver, Southwest Texas State 1989-91, leading receiver in 1990;
- Pede Hunt - Linebacker, Angelo State 1986-89, All-Lone Star ConferenceLone Star ConferenceThe Lone Star Conference is a college athletic conference affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II. Member institutions are located in the southwestern United States, with schools in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico...
1988 and 1989; - Kellie Bryant - Women's Track & Field, University of Texas 1987-91, Southwest Conference 400-meter relay champion 1988;
- Daniel Alderete- Safety, AFL Laredo LobosLaredo LobosThe Laredo Lobos were a professional arena football team based out of Laredo, Texas. They were a member of the af2 league. They played their home games at the Laredo Entertainment Center...
2006; Linebacker, Oklahoma Panhandle State UniversityOklahoma Panhandle State UniversityOklahoma Panhandle State University is a university in Goodwell, Oklahoma. OPSU is a baccalaureate degree granting institution. General governance of the institution is provided by the Board of Regents of the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges...
2003-2005, All-Heartland ConferenceHeartland ConferenceThe Heartland Conference is an NCAA Division II college athletic conference founded in 1999. The majority of members are in Texas, with additional members in Arkansas, Kansas, and Oklahoma.-Member schools:...
2005-06; - Peter Koplyay - Forward, Midwestern State Soccer 1987-88, NCAA Division II First Team All-American 1988, inducted into MSU's Hall of Honor;
- Pat McKenna - Midfielder, United States Air Force AcademyUnited States Air Force AcademyThe United States Air Force Academy is an accredited college for the undergraduate education of officer candidates for the United States Air Force. Its campus is located immediately north of Colorado Springs in El Paso County, Colorado, United States...
Soccer 1984-86, All-Rocky Mountain Region 1985; - Sean Salinas - Quarterback, Texas Lutheran, 2002-05, All-American Southwest ConferenceAmerican Southwest ConferenceThe American Southwest Conference is a college athletic conference, founded in 1996, whose member schools compete in the NCAA's Division III. The schools are located in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi...
2004-05; - Frank Gasca - Defensive Back, Southwest Texas State 1986-88;
- Ternell Washington - Defensive Back, Angelo State 1985-88;
- James Roberson - Defensive End, Southwest Texas State 1982-86;
- Fred Hall - Running Back, Baylor UniversityBaylor UniversityBaylor University is a private, Christian university located in Waco, Texas. Founded in 1845, Baylor is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.-History:...
1980, played in 1981 Cotton Bowl against University of AlabamaUniversity of AlabamaThe University of Alabama is a public coeducational university located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States....
; - Sean McKenna - Placekicker, United States Air Force AcademyUnited States Air Force AcademyThe United States Air Force Academy is an accredited college for the undergraduate education of officer candidates for the United States Air Force. Its campus is located immediately north of Colorado Springs in El Paso County, Colorado, United States...
1987-88; - Terrence Sommers - Defensive Back, Brigham Young UniversityBrigham Young UniversityBrigham Young University is a private university located in Provo, Utah. It is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , and is the United States' largest religious university and third-largest private university.Approximately 98% of the university's 34,000 students...
1989; - A.C. Hood - Wide Receiver, Sul Ross State UniversitySul Ross State UniversitySul Ross State University , a public university in Alpine, Texas, is named for former Texas governor, Civil War general Lawrence Sullivan Ross. It was founded in 1917 as Sul Ross Normal College and was made a university in 1969....
1996-1998, leading receiver in 1998; - Cy Whinnery - Water Polo, United States Air Force AcademyUnited States Air Force AcademyThe United States Air Force Academy is an accredited college for the undergraduate education of officer candidates for the United States Air Force. Its campus is located immediately north of Colorado Springs in El Paso County, Colorado, United States...
1984-88, team MVP 1987; - Keith Jones - Head Athletic Trainer, NBA's Houston RocketsHouston RocketsThe Houston Rockets are an American professional basketball team based in Houston, Texas. The team plays in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1967, and played in San Diego, California for four years, before being...
1996-Present; - Jerry Verastegui - Catcher, Atlanta BravesAtlanta BravesThe Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
minor league system 2006-07; - Brian Hall - Wide Receiver, Eastern New Mexico UniversityEastern New Mexico UniversityEastern New Mexico University , frequently called Eastern, is a state university in Portales, Roosevelt County, New Mexico, USA...
, 1998;
Successful academic programs
The Huskies have been just as successful in academics as in athletics. In previous years, the Holmes UIL teams have done very well, advancing to state in some programs. Recent years have not been as successful with UIL Academics, but Holmes remains competitive.UIL Science
UIL Science has been a subject in which Holmes has dominated in the past, even going as far as finishing second in the State of Texas for the 1993-1994 calendar year.Academic Decathlon
Despite the successes of many of Holmes' academic and athletic programs, The Holmes Academic Decathlon is the program that receives the most praise, not only in Northside ISD, but in the entire state of Texas.The Holmes Academic Decathlon has advanced to the state competition for the Texas Academic Decathlon every year since 1992, often winning the Regional competitions (which guarantees an automatic berth at state). In fact, Holmes has failed to win region just three times in the past 17 years of advancing to state. In 1994, the Holmes Academic Decathlon won its first State Championship, defeating perennial state championship power J. J. Pearce High School (located in Richardson, Texas). Holmes then advanced to the 1994 United States Academic Decathlon
United States Academic Decathlon
The United States Academic Decathlon is an annual high school academic competition organized by the non-profit United States Academic Decathlon Association. The competition consists of seven multiple choice tests, two performance events, and an essay...
National competition, finishing third overall, behind William Howard Taft High School of Woodland Hills, California and Mountain View High School
Mountain View High School (Mesa)
Mountain View High School is a high school in Mesa, Arizona. It was established in 1976. It is known for its numerous athletic and academic accomplishments...
of Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, Arizona
According to the 2010 Census, the racial composition of Mesa was as follows:* White: 77.1% * Hispanic or Latino : 26.54%* Black or African American: 3.5%* Two or more races: 3.4%* Native American: 2.4%...
.
Holmes has not won another state championship in the Academic Decathlon since 1994, but has ranked in the top ten in the Texas Academic Decathlon almost every year since then, including a bronze finish in 2004-2005 and a silver finish in 2005-2006. During the 2007 Texas Academic Decathlon State Championship meet, the Oliver Wendell Holmes Academic Decathlon team finished fifth in the large school competition, with a score of 43,161. This is the second time Holmes has finished in fifth place. In 2008, the team placed 9th with a score of 44,300 points.