Clifton High School (CHS) is a

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located in

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) and classified as a 3A school by the UIL. It is part of the

Clifton Independent School District Clifton Independent School District is a public school district based in Clifton, Texas, Clifton, Texas (United States, USA). Located in Bosque County, Texas, Bosque County, a small portion of the district extends into Coryell County, Texas, Cory ...

located in southern

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. In 2015, the school was rated " Met Standard" by the

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Academics

In 2010, CHS students passed the

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at rates above that of the state average in all subjects, having 100% passing rates in Grade 11 Social Studies and Grade 11 English Language Arts. CHS offers extensive dual credit (dual enrollment) course opportunities. Dual credit courses are college courses which provide both high school and college credit. At CHS, these courses are typically offered from University of Texas Permian Basin or

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Athletics

The Clifton Cubs and Lady Cubs compete in the following sports: *

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* Cross Country *

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The CHS athletic program is currently under the leadership of athletic director and head football coach, Brent Finney. The school's teams compete in state championship series tournaments sponsored by the UIL.

UIL District Alignment (2022-2023)

For football, CHS competes in Conference 3A, Division II, Region 4, District 13: * Clifton High School * Buffalo High School *

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* Lexington High School * Florence High School * Rogers High School For other sports, CHS competes in Conference 3A, Region 3, District 17: * Clifton High School * Grandview High School * Harmony School of Innovation-Waco * Keene High School *

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* West High School * Whitney High School

State Finalist

*Football - **1967(1A) https://realignment.uiltexas.org/alignments/2020/3AVB2020.pdf In 1995, the women's volleyball team lost to Jewett Leon (Scores: 15-9; 15-7) in the conference 2A state semi-finals.

Activities

CHS offers a variety of extracurricular activities and promotes student involvement. These activities include: * UIL Academic Competitions ** Theater (One Act Play) ** Journalism ** Speech ** Debate ** Science ** Math ** English/Literature *

National Honor Society The National Honor Society (NHS) is a nationwide organization for high school students in the United States and outlying territories, which consists of many chapters in high schools. Selection is based on four criteria: scholarship (academic achi ...

* L.I.F.E. (Christian Student Organization) * Student Council * FFA * Cheerleading * Interact (Rotary International) * Robotics Team **

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Traditions

* After winning home football games, each player on the Clifton High School football team takes a turn ringing the victory bell on the north side of Cub Stadium. * The victory bell on the north side of Cub Stadium is rung by each graduating senior immediately after the graduation ceremony. * The Clifton High School Fight Song is to the tune of the

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. The CHS Fight Song is played frequently at football games, pep-rallies and graduation. Clifton High School does not have words for the CHS Fight Song. * The Clifton High School Song is an original composition by a Clifton High School student. This song is a slow ballad. With the accompaniment of the CHS band, it is typically sung at all football games and pep-rallies, as well as graduation.

Clifton High School song

Clifton High School we love you And your glory we shall sing; Memories of you we will cherish And praises to you we will bring Forever you banner we'll wave With pride we'll hold it high; We stand by your side Clifton High School We'll laud your name to the sky And in the books of fame In gold we'll write your name; We love you, C.H.S. The Clifton High School yearbook is called "The Old Mill," named after a historic mill built in Clifton on the Bosque River City of Clifton History after the

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Notable alumni

* Bobby Joe Conrad - former

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player * Bernie Erickson - former

player * Ray Sadler - former

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player *

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References

External links

Clifton ISD
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