J. W. Nixon High School

J. W. Nixon High School
J.W. Nixon High School
Location
2000 Plum Street
Laredo, Texas, USA
Information
Type Public
Motto Forever Green and Gold
Established 1964
School district Laredo Independent School District
Principal Guadalupe Cortez
Grades 9-12
Enrollment (2007)
Color(s) Green      and Gold     
Mascot Mustang
Newspaper The Pony Express
Website

J.W. Nixon High School is a public high school located in Laredo, Texas and is part of the Laredo Independent School District. The school was built in 1964, as the second high school in the city of Laredo.

Since the 2011-2012 school year, Gerardo "Jerry" Cruz is principal.

Contents

History

J.W. Nixon first opened its doors September 1964. The first graduating class was the Class of 1965. Initially, Nixon served as a junior high/high school, which included 7th-12th grades. The original campus included the administration/library building, the A,B,C,and D buildings, as well as the science wing. The school property consisted of 20 acres (81,000 m2) and the cost of construction was $151,047,568. Mr. W.E. Lockey served as Nixon's first principal.

Among the original faculty is Ms. Cecilia Cantu, who has continued her service to J.W. Nixon, and Mrs. Laura Magnon, who recently retired after 45 years of continuous service to J. W. Nixon. The school's pride song is Cliff Noble's The Horse.

Extracurricular Activities and Sports

Clubs

Criminal Justice,Campus Crime Stoppers, Interact Club (Rotary), Drama Club, Choir, Brass Buttons, Latin Literature Club, Art League, DECA, VOA, French Club, P.A.S.F., Fencing Club, Future Homemakers, National Honor Society, Quantum Science Club, Debate Club, Jr. Red Cross, FFA, Future Teachers, Library Service Club, OEA, Student Council, ROTC, Nixon Reed's Rifles, Nixon Drill Team

                                J.W. Nixon High School
                                     Golden Spurs
                          "An Established Legacy of High Kicks"

The J.W.Nixon Golden Spurs have earned 1st in the past four years, under the direction of Mrs. Sandra Quintanilla-Magana. Laredo's First High Kick Dance Team. Established back in 1964, the Golden Spurs were the vision of Mrs. Estela Zamora Kramer. With their motto of "An Established Legacy of High Kicks" the Golden Spurs are an Award-Winning dance team from Laredo, Texas. They are Internationally known having performed throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada. In 2010, the Golden Spurs won 3 National Titles. They are National winners in High Kick, Pom and Production. The J.W. Nixon Cheerleaders have attended NCA Nationals for three years in a row.

Fall Sports

  • Cheerleading (V)
  • Cross Country - Boys, Girls (V, JV)
  • Football (V, JV, F)
  • Golden Spurs(V)
  • Soccer—Boys, Girls (V, JV, )
  • Volleyball—Girls (V, JV)

Winter Sports

  • Basketball - Boys, Girls (V, JV)
  • Cheerleadering(V)
  • Golden Spurs (V)

Spring Sports

  • Baseball (V, JV)
  • Cheerleadering (V)
  • Golden Spurs (V)
  • Softball (V, JV)
  • Spring Track - Boys, Girls (V, JV)
  • Tennis - Boys, Girls (V, JV)
  • Powerlifting - Boys, Girls (V, F)

Notable alumni

  • Juan Alfaro - Analyst for the State of Texas Legislative Budget Board
  • Roberto "Bobby" Benavides - President of San Antonio Retail Merchants Association, SARMA
  • Louis H. Bruni - Businessman, former Webb County judge and former member of the Laredo City Council
  • Dennis D. Cantu - Laredo physician for whom the Health Magnet School at Martin High School is named
  • Gerardo (Jerry) de la Rosa (November 11, 1965 - August 27, 2007) - Member of the original Jay Perez Band; trumpet player for the 1983 State Champion Marching Band.
  • Tano Tijerina - Professional baseball player and candidate for county judge

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