ATHLETICS: The accomplishments on the athletic field are many, but, in summary, we had 22 teams make the playoffs; our girls' volleyball team played in the state semifinals, girls' soccer and girls' swimming placed second in state, boys' swimming was sixth, boys' soccer advanced to the regional quarterfinals, boys' cross country advanced to state placing 8th, our girls' cross country team won district and qualified two girls for state, team tennis advanced to the regional semifinals, our boys' and girls' golf team won district and the boys team had an individual place third in state, our boys and girls track teams won district, the boys team had an individual place 7th and the girls had a representative place 3rd at state and one gymnast advanced to state, our boys basketball team advanced to area finals, and our football team, baseball team, wrestling team, and girls softball team all advanced to the playoffs.

 

FINE ARTS: Both the band and choir received sweepstake awards for all one's in State UIL Concert and Sight-Reading. The Wind Ensemble played in Chicago for the Midwest Clinic Band and Orchestra Conference, one of only six bands selected from the US and Japan. They also were selected to play at the Texas Administrators Superintendent Association Mid-Winter Conference in Austin. They were the only high school band selected to perform. They topped the year off when they received the Sudler Flag of Honor from the John Philip Sousa Foundation, one of two bands selected on the international level. Campus Singers, Women's Choir, Combined Girls' Chorus, and Combined Mens' Choir brought home top honors in concert and sight-reading earning them sweepstakes honors. Four choir students were selected for TMEA All State Choir, and twelve band students were named TMEA All State Band. The Campus Singers were selected as a TMEA Honor Choir and will perform at the TMEA State Convention in February 2008. The Wranglerettes won the highest awards given in both the team and officer divisions at each of the four contests they attended this year. They were named Showtime International Large Team National Champions. In the process they brought home more gold than they have shelves to display it on. The Musical Cast received twelve nominations in the Tommy Tune Awards and the UIL One-Act Play placed first at state. The Mustangs are currently in second place for The Lone Star Cup Championship, which combines points earned in UIL athletic, academic and music competition.

 

CAREER TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT: All of our programs continue to shine. Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) will have 17 students advance to Nationals, Business Professionals of America (BPA) had two students advance to Nationals, Technology Students of America (TSA) will have 10 students at Nationals, VICA had two teams qualify for state and FCLA had six teams qualify for state.

 

STUDENT COUNCIL: The Student Council has completed all requirements for Outstanding Student Council, and Texas Energy and Environment. They also received recognition for the Pennies for Patients supporting The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and food collection for the needy and Houston Food Bank during the 2006 holiday season.

 

SUB-VARISTY LEVEL: The Octahlon team finished fourth overall in the region competing against 4A and 5A schools. The J.V. and freshmen athletic teams won district in many areas.

 

CLASS OF 2007: The Class of 2007 had five National Merit Finalists, eleven National Merit Commended students, and one student was named National Hispanic Recognition Scholar. To date, the seniors have been offered $4,276,475.00 in scholarships and they have accepted $2,790,375.00 in scholarships. Your efforts have given us reason to celebrate with you in the classroom and in the competitive arena. We are proud to say we work with some of the finest young people you will find anywhere. The class of 2007 will be remembered for their many accomplishments and the leadership they provided in every area at FHS. Now, we turn to the class of 2008 and ask them to step forward, assume the leadership role and guide the classes of 2009, 2010, and 2011 to an even greater year as we continue to raise the bar.