Athletics Leopard Pride And Continued Traditions

Leopard Pride ATHLETICS AND CONTINUED TRADITIONS

The GISD Athletics Department strives daily to give our student-athletes the best opportunities for success on the playing field and in the classroom. Throughout the past five years, 30 GHS student-athletes have earned athletic scholarships and numerous have graduated in the Top 10% of their class – including Valedictorian.

Twice a month, we recognize four GHS and GJH Student-Athletes of the Week. We want to celebrate the behaviors, leadership, and academic success of our athletes. These students Being a Leopard is about fight and perseverance. I want to be able to help our students get ready for the next step after high school. I know what the community did for me, and I’m proud to be able to give back. ~Danny Franco, GHS Class of ‘09 I want to help instill the confidence and drive in these girls that my coaches gave me. I am proud of our student athletes and how they deal with challenges every day. I am beyond blessed to work with them every day. ~ Samantha Calhoun, GHS Class of ‘13 Being a Leopard means showing up every day ready to make a positive impact on someone and getting better every day. Leopards are hard workers, and I see that in the classroom and on the field. ~Chris White, GHS Class of ‘13 I came back to Gainesville because I want to be a part of the solution to get Gainesville schools, sports, and community whole again. Gainesville is more than just my home. It is my family! ~ DeShawn Franklin, GHS Class of ‘10 represent our athletic program with pride and positively represent GISD and our community.

We are proud to give our students the best athletic facilities in North Texas! Our latest edition is the long awaited tennis courts, located south of the

Once a Leopard, Always a Leopard! Being a GHS alumni is something to celebrate. We are proud to have multiple teachers and coaches who chose to come back to Gainesville and dedicate their career to the students at GISD.

multipurpose facility. Growing up, I could not wait for the chance to play as a Leopard. Our football team stayed together for six years, and our biggest dream came true our senior year when we became the first GHS football team to play for a state championship! ~ William Hendricks, GHS Class of ‘75

I am a first-generation college student, which made it hard when applying for college, scholarships, and financial aid. I want these athletes to know that I will go above and beyond to help them get the opportunity to go to college. ~ Hector Sagrero, GHS Class of ‘15

Being a Leopard starts with knowing the tradition of wearing that G. As a kid, the entire community would shut down just to go watch a Leopard game. On Friday nights, EVERYBODY WAS A LEOPARD. We kept that tradition going, and we continued to win in every sport from 1999-2003. ~ LJ Searcy, GHS Class of ‘03