Snyder High School is a public high school located in the city of
Snyder, Texas
Snyder is a city in, and the county seat of Scurry County, Texas, United States. The population was 11,438 at the 2020 census. The city is located in the lower part of the Southwestern Tablelands ecological region.
History
Snyder is named fo ...
, United States and classified as a 4A school by the
University Interscholastic League
The University Interscholastic League (UIL) is an organization that creates rules for and administers almost all athletic, musical, and academic contests for public primary and secondary schools in the U.S. state of Texas. It is the largest organ ...
(UIL). It is a part of the
Snyder Independent School District located in central
Scurry County. In 2015, the school was rated "
Met Standard" by the
Texas Education Agency
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is the branch of the government of Texas responsible for public education in Texas in the United States. .
Athletics
The Snyder Tigers compete in these sports -
Volleyball, Cross Country, Football, Basketball, Powerlifting, Golf, Tennis, Track, Baseball, Softball & Soccer
State Titles
*Baseball -
**1983(4A), 2008(3A)
*Boys Golf -
**1986(4A), 1997(4A), 2003(3A), 2005(3A), 2006(3A)
*Girls Golf -
**1986(4A), 1997(4A), 2003(3A), 2005(3A), 2006(3A)
*Volleyball -
**1972(3A), 1978(4A), 1980(4A), 1981(4A), 1985(4A)
State Finalist
*Baseball -
**1960(3A)
*Boys Basketball -
**1980(3A)
Theater
*One Act Play
**1968(3A), 1970(3A), 1971(3A), 1972(3A), 1976(3A), 1977(3A), 1979(3), 1982(4A), 1984(4A), 1985(4A), 1988(4A), 1993(4A), 1995(4A)
Notable alumni
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Powers Boothe
Powers Allen Boothe (June 1, 1948 – May 14, 2017) was an American actor known for his commanding character actor roles on film and television. He received a Primetime Emmy Award and nominations for two Screen Actors Guild Awards.
He won ...
, actor
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Sonny Cumbie
Sonny Jack Cumbie (born August 8, 1981) is an American football coach and former quarterback. He currently serves as the head football coach at Louisiana Tech University, a position he has held since the 2022 season. Cumbie previously served as ...
, football coach
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Hayward Clay, former NFL player
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Tony Degrate
Anthony Degrate (born April 25, 1962) is an American former professional American football, football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for a single season in 1985. He played college football for the Texas Lon ...
, former NFL player
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Jack Spikes
Jack Erwin Spikes (born February 5, 1937) is an American former professional football player who was a running back and placekicker in the American Football League (AFL). He played college football for the TCU Horned Frogs before playing for the ...
, former NFL player
References
External links
Snyder High School website
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Public high schools in Texas
Schools in Scurry County, Texas