Buna High School

Coordinates: 30°25′50″N 93°57′28″W / 30.4306°N 93.9578°W / 30.4306; -93.9578

Buna High School
Address
177 FM 253
Buna, Texas 77612-1087
United States
Information
School type Public high school
Established 1908
School district Buna Independent School District
Principal Roy Farias
Grades 9-12
Enrollment 412[1] (2012)
Color(s)           Royal Blue & White
Athletics conference UIL Class AAA
Mascot Cougars/Lady Cougars
Yearbook Cougar
Website Buna High School

Buna High School (BHS) is located in Buna, Texas and classified as a 3A school by the UIL. It is a part of the Buna Independent School District located in southern Jasper County and serves students in south Jasper County and portions of Newton County. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.[2]

History

The Buna Independent School District was established in 1908. Accredited by the Texas Education Agency, the district provides a quality education for pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Also provided are special education programs for pre-school and school age children and a career and technology education program on the secondary level. The district serves a population of more than 8,000 with a school age population of 1,480.[3]

Athletics

The Buna Cougars compete in these sports - [4]

Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Powerlifting, Golf, Tennis, Track, Baseball & Softball

State titles

Buna High School is the only High School in the State of Texas to win both boys and girls championships (same sport) in the same year three different times 1956, 1957 and 1961.

Notable alumni

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