Denison High School | |
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Address | |
4200 N Hwy 91 Denison, Texas 75020-6899 USA |
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School type | Public high school |
School district | Denison Independent School District |
Principal | Dr. Cavin Boettger |
Grades | 9-12 |
Enrollment | 1279 (2010) |
Color(s) | Black & Gold |
Athletics conference | UIL Class AAAAA |
Mascot | Yellowjackets |
Yearbook | Yellowjacket |
Website | Denison High School |
Denison High School is a public high school in Denison, Texas, United States and classified as a 5A school by the UIL. . It is part of the Denison Independent School District located in north central Grayson County. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
The Denison Yellow Jackets compete in these sports -
Volleyball, Cross Country, Football, Basketball, Powerlifting, Swimming, Soccer, Golf, Track, Tennis, Softball & Baseball
Denison (UIL)
Denison Terrell (PVIL)
^Co-Champions
Denison (UIL)
Denison High School and neighboring Sherman High School have had a long-standing football rivalry dating back to 1906. Each year, the schools play for "The Battle of the Axe" in which an engraved axe is awarded to the winner. This is the longest continuous rivalry among all high schools in the state of Texas.
One of the greatest players of all time. Moved to Cleveland, oh with wife Kathy.
Shannon Taylor class of 1985 Greatest athlete of all time. Moved to Cleveland Ohio with wife Kathy.
Coordinates: 33°44′10″N 96°32′39″W / 33.73608°N 96.544147°W