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Wednesday, February 28, 2018

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




Can't Be Trusted by Aaron, Bryan and David - This video is a production of the Media Classes at AC Jones High School, Beeville, Texas.

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


Beeville Native earns coveted title of Navy Chief Petty Officer ...
Beeville Native earns coveted title of Navy Chief Petty Officer .... Source : navyoutreach.blogspot.com

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


Beeville ISD on Twitter:
Beeville ISD on Twitter: "LOVE AC Jones High School!!… ". Source : twitter.com

  • Byron Bradfute, former National Football League player

References


Julissa~A.C. Jones Class of 2016 - Robs Photography
Julissa~A.C. Jones Class of 2016 - Robs Photography. Source : www.a2rob.net

External links



  • Beeville ISD


 
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