La Vernia High School is a public high school located in
La Vernia,
Texas
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). It is part of the
La Vernia Independent School District located in northern
Wilson County Wilson County is the name of four counties in the United States:
*Wilson County, Kansas
*Wilson County, North Carolina
*Wilson County, Tennessee
*Wilson County, Texas
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and classified as a 4A school by the
UIL. 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. .
In 2017 the school was affected by a scandal on the varsity football team where younger students were raped during hazing rituals and were not stopped by the coaches.
Athletics
Sports
The La Vernia Bears compete in these sports
* Volleyball
* Cross Country
* Football
* Basketball
* Powerlifting
* Soccer
* Golf
* Tennis
* Track
* Baseball
* Softball
State Titles
*Cross Country -
**3rd Place, 2016(4A)
Scandals
In March 2017, an investigation into the La Vernia Football program was opened as a result of reports of sexual assault within the football program. Thirteen high school student athletes were arrested in connection to the sexual assault case.
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Fine Arts
La Vernia High School currently fields a Marching Band, three concert bands, a choir, and a One Act Play Troupe.
Concert Band
La Vernia High School has two concert bands which includes:
*the Wind Ensemble
*the Symphonic Band
Marching Band
The La Vernia Mighty Bear Band participated in the 2011 3A UIL State Marching Championships and placed 16th.
The La Vernia Mighty Bear Band is also known to be "The Best Band In The Land".
State Titles
*One Act Play -
**1984(2A)
UIL Centennial Webpage
References
External links
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La Vernia ISD
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Schools in Wilson County, Texas
Public high schools in Texas