G ood luck, boys.
Whether you’re on the field or in the office, you know that teamwork makes the dream work. That’s why Austin Bank is proud to support the Gladewater Bears. We’ll see you Friday.
Jermaine
LEWIS
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Jermaine Lewis
GISD Superintendent
PATTY Rae Ann
Rae Ann Patty
Floyd Derrick
GHS Principal
DerrickJason Floyd
It’s the last ride as a senior!! We are extremely proud of you and your accomplishments. It had ups and downs; however, you walked in the rain to only see sunshine again.
Love, Dad & Granny
Bry
We are so proud of you!
Love, Dad, Mom and Charlee
Jackson
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Class of
Jackson, Enjoy every moment of your senior year and those Friday night lights!
Love, Dad, Mom, & Levi
Dream big. Shine bright. The future starts now.
KAMILLA
It is a blessing to see you grow into the beautiful, talented, and intelligent young woman you are. Never forget we are your biggest supporters! God has great plans for you. Always put Him first and He will guide you all the way. Enjoy your sophomore year!
Love you alwaysMom, Dad, and Deuce
ROMANS 8:31
Our favorite place to be on Friday nights... next to neighbors and friends, cheering on the BEARS!
Corey Ellis (Class of 2001), Katie (Class of 2006), Carter (Class of 2032), and Cole (Class of 2036)
Carsin Cooper #21
A Sister Love
Congratulations! Address every day with purpose and aim. Opportunities wait for you. Just remember who you are. Many doors will open for you to walk through. We are proud of you.
Papa , MeMe , and The Crew
Junior Lieutenant
Kailey Kistler
We love you to the moon, stars and beyond! We are so proud of you! Never stop chasing your dreams!
Love, Mom & Dad
AUBRY FLOYD
Your strength isn’t just in your body - it is in your faith. Trust in God and he will carry you through every challenge. Have a great Senior Season. Love always, Mom, Dad, Kamryn, Gigi & Papa
Kaeyla Perez Freshman Honeybear Freshman Honeybear
Good Luck and have fun Kaeyla in your first year as a Honeybear. We all love you and are super proud!
Love your family!!
We are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments thus far. We hope you have the BEST Senior year! Keep reaching for the stars! We love you!
Love from all of us, Dad, Mom, Bayleigh, Nickolas, Logan, Stephanie,
GARY, ANGIE, CLAIRE, & LANDRY TOWNSEND • JOSH, STEPHANIE, BAILEY, AND LILY CHILDRESS
GO BEARS!
The Allen Family
P UD SUPPORTERS OF THE G DEWATER B RS!
STANDING BEHIND OUR BEARS EVERY STEP OF THE WAY!
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THE FUTURE IS YOURS, CLASS OF 2026! Once a Bear, always a Bear.
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Principals: Bruce Head, Nicole Timmons
/ Head Coach: Jermaine A. Lewis
Coaches: DC - Quinton Thomas, OC - JR Tatum, Josh Yount, Paul Balcorta, Isaiah Davis, Caleb Williams, Kevin Clark, Josh Jordan, Kaden Thrower,
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Calling all BumblebeesBack to the Hive Agai
Weldon Fight Song School Song
Hailed To Weldon’s Green and White today. Strong in wisdom, might in truth and love. When from out her massive halls we stray, Ever faithful to thee, our lives shall be!
Oh Weldon High! Dear Weldon High! We pledge our loyal hearts to thee forever. As years go by, we will forever try to hold your colors high.
Onward upward we will ever go. Till we reach the heights we wish to know. Loyal sons and loyal daughters all, Praising thee, loving thee forever more.
Oh Weldon High! Dear Weldon High! Bound close to thee by ties that e’er shall be. Till life shall end, our voices we will lend, to sing, “Oh Weldon High!”
Fight, fight for Weldon High Fight on to fame! Crash through that line you backs and Catch that pass you ends! “Rah, Rah, Rah!”
Hold tight you linemen all! Keep those colors high. All for one and one for all
With victory for Weldon High!
HISTORY OF THE FOOTBALL AT WELDON HIGH SCHOOL
The late Coach Curtis Calvin Cooksey started the football program at Weldon High School in 1939 with only 15 players. Under his guidance, the team named the BUMBLEBEES, became a force to be reckoned with and gained high respect from all of its opponents.
Coach Cooksey spent 25 years as a science, math, and PE teacher at Weldon while serving as the head football coach for the Bumblebees. Through the years, he mentored countless students, both academically and athletically.
During his quarter-century as head coach at Weldon, C.C. Cooksey and the bumblebees attained the following record:
Games Played - 260; Games Won - 191; Games Tied - 3; Games Lost - 66; District Champions - 10 times; Co-District Champions - 1 time; District Champions (Runner-up) - 11 times; Bi-District Champions - 6 times; State Semi-Final Champions - 6 times; and State Champions (Runner-up) - 2 times (1955 and 1963)
When Coach Cooksey passed away in 1965, assistant coach Gene L. Cannon, who had played football for Cooksey when he was a student at Weldon, became the head coach. Under his leadership, the bumblebees continued their winning tradition.
In 1967, Coach Walter Derrick took over as head coach of the Weldon Bumblebees. Derrick, a Weldon graduate, had also been one of Coach Cooksey’s high school football players and one of his assistant coaches.
Coach Derrick led the Bumblebees to its third and final state championship game appearance in 1968. An article in the December 1, 1968 edition of the Gladewater Mirror congratulated the Weldon Bumblebees and their coaching staff for their achievement of reaching the high plateau of playing for the state championship in the Prairieview Interscholastic League. That same article also paid tribute to the team and coaches for their excellent sportsmanship, even though the game ended in a loss for Weldon.
1968 was also the last year that Weldon operated as a high school, and the bumblebees played together as a team because, in 1969, Gladewater ISD became fully integrated. Weldon became the middle school for the district, serving grades 6, 7, and 8.
The 28 years of football at Weldon sum up to the following statistics:
Games Played - 316; Games Won - 235; Games Tied - 5; Games Lost - 77; District Champions - 11 times; Co-District Champions - 1 time; District Champions (Runner-up) - 12 times; Bi-District Champions - 7 times; State Semi-Final Champions - 7 times; and State Champions (Runner-up - 3 times (1955, 1963 & 1968)
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Congratulations to the 2026 Band Seniors!
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Head Volleyball Coach: Madison Fite JV Coach: Sabrina Dickerson Girls Coordinator: Caleb Williams * District Games ** Senior Night *** Bumblebee Game
JV Coach: Sabrina Dickerson Head Volleyball: Madison Fite Principal: Derrick Floyd Athletic Director: Jermaine Lewis Girls Coordinator: Caleb Williams GISD Superintendent: Rae Ann Patty (* DISTRICT Games) (*** Bumble Bee Game) (** SENIOR NIGHT )
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