The C.H. Yoe High School is a public high school located in
Cameron
Cameron may refer to:
People
* Clan Cameron, a Scottish clan
* Cameron (given name), a given name (including a list of people with the name)
* Cameron (surname), a surname (including a list of people with the name)
;Mononym
* Cam'ron (born 197 ...
,
Texas (
USA
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). Founded in 1921 in honor of donor Charles Yoe, It is part of the
Cameron Independent School District
Cameron Independent School District is a public school district based in Cameron, Texas. Founded in 1921 by Charles Yoe. The district covers much of north central Milam County.
In 2010, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by ...
located in north central
Milam County and classified as a 3A school by the
UIL
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. The school uses the unusual symbol oYe to pay tribute to the school's namesake, C.H. Yoe, the school's founder. In 2015, the school was rated "
Met Standard" by the
Texas Education Agency.
History
The C.H. Yoe High School was built in 1921 in honor of local Cameron businessman and entrepreneur Charles H. Yoe, who donated the money for the school. Yoe wanted to donate the money as he felt that his lack of education had handicapped him and the Yoes had no children to inherit their fortune. Plans for the new school, which was to replace the deteriorating Cameron High School, were started in 1916 but halted after Charles' death in 1917. The building was to cost no less than $50,000 and no more than $125,000. The first classes at The C.H. Yoe School were held on March 9, 1921. The building was considered state-of-the-art for its time. In 2004, after 83 years of use, the original school building was discontinued for service after a new school building was built and opened for the 2004-2005 school year. The new school was built around the old school and gymnasium, and both buildings are still standing.
Athletics
The school's athletic teams compete as Cameron rather than C.H. Yoe.
The Cameron Yoemen/Lady Yoe compete in the following sports -
Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Powerlifting, Soccer, Golf, Tennis, Track & Field, Softball, Baseball, Wrestling
C.H. Yoe High School's principal rival are the Rockdale Tigers, as the schools are about 15 minutes apart, separated by the Little River. The Rockdale Tigers and Cameron Yoemen football teams compete in the "
Battle of the Bell
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" every year for the coveted Victory Bell.
State titles
*
Lone Star Cup -
**2010-11 (2A)
*Baseball -
[2010-2011 UIL Champions]
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**2011 (2A)
*Football -
**1981 (3A), 2012 (2A DI), 2013 (2A DI), 2014 (3A DI)
*Girls Track -
Band
*Marching Band: Bronze 2011
*Marching Band: Silver 2013
*State (2A) Honor Band 2014
*Marching Band: 6th 2015
*Marching Band: 5th 2017
Theater
*One Act Play - UIL One Act Play Archives
**1992(3A)
Notable alumni
*
Dede Westbrook, wide receiver for the
Minnesota Vikings
*
Drayton McLane, former president and CEO of
McLane Company
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and former owner of the
Houston Astros
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References
External links
Cameron ISD
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Schools in Milam County, Texas
Public high schools in Texas