A. C. Jones High School is a public high school located in Beeville, Texas (USA) and classified as a 4A school by the UIL. It is part of the Beeville Independent School District located in central Bee County. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Namesake
A. C. Jones was born in Nacogdoches County, son of very early settlers. Later became a cattleman and served as sheriff of Goliad County in 1858-1860. Served in Civil War cavalry of Col. John S. "Rip" Ford for 4 years. Fought at Palmito Hill, war's last battle, 34 days after the surrender of Gen. Robert E. Lee.
In 1886, Jones raised $75,000 to build San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway from San Antonio to Beeville. Aided in getting the Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway to extend line from Victoria here in 1890. Was county treasurer, banker and the president and general manager of Beeville Oil Mill.
Athletics
The A.C. Jones Trojans compete in these sports -
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Powerlifting
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Notable alumni
- Byron Bradfute, former National Football League player
References
External links
- Beeville ISD