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Buna High School

Coordinates: 30°25′50″N 93°57′28″W / 30.4306°N 93.9578°W / 30.4306; -93.9578
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30°25′50″N 93°57′28″W / 30.4306°N 93.9578°W / 30.4306; -93.9578

Buna High School
Address
Map
177 FM 253

,
77612-1087

United States
Information
School typePublic high school
Established1908
School districtBuna Independent School District
PrincipalShawn Clubb
Grades9-12
Enrollment427[1] (2022-2023)
Color(s)    Royal Blue & White
Athletics conferenceUIL Class 3A
MascotCougar
YearbookCougar
WebsiteBuna High School

Buna High School (BHS) is located in Buna, Texas and classified as a 3A school by the UIL. It is a part of the Buna Independent School District located in southern Jasper County and serves students in south Jasper County and portions of Newton County. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.[2]

The boundary includes Buna and a portion of Evadale census-designated place.[3]

History

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The Buna Independent School District was established in 1908. Accredited by the Texas Education Agency, the district provides a quality education for pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Also provided are special education programs for pre-school and school age children and a career and technology education program on the secondary level. The district serves a population of more than 8,000 with a school age population of 1,480.[4]

Athletics

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The Buna Cougars compete in these sports - [5]

Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Powerlifting, Golf, Tennis, Track, Baseball & Softball

State titles

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  • Boys Basketball - [6]
    • 1955(1A), 1956(1A), 1957(2A), 1959(2A), 1961(2A), 1962(2A), 1963(2A)
  • Girls Basketball - [7]
    • 1956(1A), 1957(2A), 1960(2A), 1961(2A)
  • Power Lifting - [8]
    • 1997(Div. 2)

Buna High School is the only High School in the State of Texas to win both boys and girls championships (same sport) in the same year three different times 1956, 1957 and 1961.

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ "BUNA H S". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  2. ^ "2015 Accountability Rating System" (PDF). Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-09-10.
  3. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Jasper County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2024-09-26. - Text list
  4. ^ Buna ISD Website
  5. ^ The Athletics Department
  6. ^ UIL Boys Basketball Archives Archived March 6, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  7. ^ UIL Girls Basketball Archives Archived March 6, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  8. ^ Texas High School Powerlifting Association Boys Champions
  9. ^ "Randy Williams Stats, Fantasy & News | MLB.com".
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