Eastwood High School (El Paso, Texas)
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Eastwood High School is a high school
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 in the city of El Paso
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, Texas
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, USA.

History

Eastwood High School, "Home of El Paso's Finest," is located in the city of El Paso, Texas
El Paso, Texas
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. Eastwood had its first graduating senior class in 1965; today Eastwood High School has 400+ graduates annually. The school is in the Ysleta Independent School District
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Ysleta Independent School District is a school district based in El Paso, Texas . Ysleta ISD is the second largest school district in the city of El Paso.Ysleta Independent School District is a school district based in El Paso, Texas...

.

Clubs

  • Reveille - Eastwood's literary magazine
  • JROTC - an organization dedicated to developing character in our high schools.
  • State recognized marching band
  • Jazz bands
  • Very chingon Marching/concert bands
  • Student Council
  • State-recognized Speech and Debate
  • Drama Club (associated with International Thespian Society)
  • Blue Jackets community service organization
  • String Orchestra
  • Youth For Christ
  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes - known for its dodgeball tournaments
  • Number Sense Eastwoods math club
  • Astronomy Club
  • Art Club
  • CB Club
  • EHS Skate Club
  • Video Technology Club
  • photo journalism
  • Chess Club (Run by Albert Perez)
  • Glee Club

Teams

  • Speech and Debate
  • Army JROTC
  • JROTC Honor Guard
  • JROTC Armed Drill Team
  • JROTC Unarmed Drill Team
  • JROTC Cadet Challenge- male& female
  • JROTC Color Guard- [male, female & mixed]
  • JROTC Orienteering
  • JROTC Rifle Team
  • Trooperettes
  • Eastwood Varsity Choir (Cavaliers)
  • Eastwood Marching Band
  • Eastwood Varsity Guitar
  • Eastwood Orchestra
  • HighQ
  • Saltatrix
  • Iconic
  • Folklorico
  • Flags
  • Skate
  • Musical Theatre
  • Cappies Student Critique Program
  • UIL Academic Teams - The Eastwood UIL Academic team structure is decentralized, with many coaches for multiple subjects including but not limited to, History, Current Events, Mathematics, Theatre, and Literature.

Boys

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
    • Won the Texas 4A State Championship in 1976, their then-JV Coach, Gary Pippen, is the Head Basketball Coach
  • Cross Country
    • Coach: Mike Mclain
  • Football
    • In the 1970s-early 1990s were one of the best teams in El Paso, with rivalrys with Coronado, Bel Air(Battle of Helmet rivals used to meet in the Sun Bowl) and Hanks. The last championship was won in 1999 when they defeated Coronado for the Bi-District title. Last time they went to playoffs was in 2005 going 6-5, since then they have been one of the worst teams in District 1-5A. Eastwood lost 25 games straight, including from 0-10 in 2008 and 2009 season. Eastwood defeated Riverside High School in a 32-26 in a thriller to end their losing streak. Eastwood finished off the season 3-7.
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
    • One of the most dominant teams in El Paso, the boys' swimming team has won 26 consecutive titles.
  • Tennis
    • Coach: Stan Anderson
  • Track and Field
    • Coach Mike Mclain(also the Cross Country)
  • Wrestling
    • Won the Texas State Championship in 1985 and 1995. Runners-Up in 1984, 1989, 1994, and 2000.
    • Won the District 3 Championship in 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, and 2004.
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Saltatrix
    • Sponsor: Mrs. Sheila Azar-Dwyer. Eastwood's dance team. Saltatrix annually competes as the only public high school at the Tremaine competition in LA, winning awards against private professional dance teams.
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Trooperettes
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling

Notable alumni

  • Jack Handey
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     - best known for his Deep Thoughts segments on Saturday Night Live
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    .
  • Butch Henry - former Major League
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     pitcher.
  • Frank Castillo
    Frank Castillo
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     - former Major League Baseball
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     pitcher.
  • Dana J.H Pittard - Major General
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     in the United States Army
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    (1981- present)
  • [Eric Jack] (Class of 1990)-Former [National Football League] Defensive Back. Atlanta Falcons, (New Mexico University Lobo's)
  • Rhonda J. Molix (Class of 1979)--McGraw Hill Author of elementary and secondary mathematics textbooks and education consultant. http://mathematicsbydesign.net
  • Darold J. Molix (Class of 1977) CEO of Consys Concrete Corporation. Member of 1976 State Championship Basketball team.
  • Ouisa Davis (Class of 1979)--Noted El Paso Attorney and former El Paso Judge.
  • Douglas L Rutter (Class of 1977) CEO of The Rutter Organization, Inc. Member of 1976 State Championship Basketball team.
  • Baltazar “Zar” Zavala - 2011 Rhode Scholar recipient. Harvard College class of 2011.
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