McAllen High School

McAllen High School is one of three high schools serving the McAllen, Texas area as a part of the McAllen Independent School District. It houses over 2200 students from grades 9-12. The school originally opened in 1909 and moved to its current location at 2021 La Vista Avenue in 1963. The school colors are purple and gold and the mascot is a bulldog. All athletic teams compete in the UIL District 30-5A.

Sports

The McHi Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs compete in the following sports:

• Football
• Volleyball
• Cross-Country
• Basketball
• Wrestling
• Soccer
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Softball
• Golf
• Track & Field
• Baseball
• Marching Band

Notable alumni

• Rolando Cantu - NFL football player, Arizona Cardinals
• Michael E. Fossum - NASA astronaut
• Catherine Hardwicke - film director ( "The Nativity Story", "Thirteen", and "Twilight")
• Col. James Nicholas "Nikki" Rowe - Vietnam POW
• Jose A. Garza - Song Writer ( Intocable, Duelo, Etc..) Class of 2007.

External links

• McAllen HS Official Site
• McAllen HS 2nd Official Site
• McAllen HS Reunion Site with interesting facts

Categories: McAllen, Texas | High schools in Hidalgo County, Texas | Texas school stubs