Harlingen High School

Infobox School
name = Harlingen High School


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motto = Cardinal Spirit Never Dies
established = 1913
type = Public
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district = Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District
grades = 9 - 12
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principal = Lee Roy Zepeda
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conference = District 31-5A
colors = Red & White
mascot = Cardinal
campus type = Closed Campus
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free_label = Mascot Nickname
free_text = Big Red and Lady Red
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location = Harlingen, Texas
country = USA
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website = http://www2.harlingen.isd.tenet.edu/~HHS/index.html

Harlingen High School is a high school located on 1201 E. Marshall Avenue in Harlingen, Texas and is part of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District. HHS is the first of 2 public high schools in Harlingen. HHS was the sole high school from its establishment in 1913 to 1993 when the school split and Harlingen High School South was formed.

Traditions

HHS Alma Mater

There's a feeling good and true,
And it's from our hearts to you,
As we give a toast to thee,
May you ever happy be.
And though far from here we roam,
We will always call you home.
It's a place we love the best
Dear ole HHS!

HHS Fight Song

C-A-R-D-S, Red and white's our team,
Cardinal fight will never die,
Our victory flag will ever wave on high
F-I-G-H-T
H-H-S you'll see,
Watch them go, you'll surely know,
That's victory's our cry.
C-A-R-D-S, Fight Team Fight!

Homecoming

Homecoming week is full of tradition at HHS. The week is designated spirit week with each day allowing the students to dress in a certain fashion not normally acceptable by rule (i.e. Sunglasses day, Hat day, etc.). Thursday night prior to the game on Friday is rich in tradition. The evening starts with a parade circling the school featuring a "float" on which representatives from each club ride on. The parade is followed by a special homecoming pep rally. The night concludes with the traditional Burning of the "H". A large wooden "H" is wrapped in cloth set up in a field near the school and set on fire. The burning is one of the oldest traditions at HHS.

Football

Currently the Harlingen Cardinals are coached by Manny Gomez. Gomez is in his second year as head coach after leading the Cardinal defense as a player in the late 80's and defensive coordinator in the early 2000s. Currently the Cardinals have won 5 and lost 1 game in district play for the 2008 season. Overall the team's record is (5-1), (3-0) in district play.

Battle of the Arroyo

One of the most anticipated high school football games is the Battle of the Arroyo between the Harlingen Cardinals and hated rivals, San Benito High School Greyhounds. San Benito is Harlingen's neighboring community. The game between each school has been played 79 times with bragging rights and many times (prior to the recent district realignment) playoff spots on the line. 2008 marked the 79th "Battle" with Harlingen winning 34-17. HHS leads the series 55-19-5.

Bird Bowl

In 1993 Harlingen High School split up into 2 schools, HHS and Harlingen High School South. Because HHSS selected the hawk as their mascot, the rivalry was dubbed the "Bird Bowl". Although the rivalry is only 15 years old, the game is every bit as intense as the Battle of the Arroyo, more so now that the city of Harlingen is no longer in the same athletic district as San Benito. Early on, the Cardinals dominated the Hawks year in and year out, but now in recent years, the Hawks have turned into a tough competitor and are capable of providing Harlingen fans with a great game. The Cardinals still lead the series 11-4 despite losing 2007's Bird Bowl XV. Because both schools share J. Lewis Boggus Stadium, the "home" team designation is alternated every season.

School Organizations

HHS offers a wide variety of extra curricular student activities.

External links

* [http://www2.harlingen.isd.tenet.edu/~HHS/index.html Official Homepage]
* [http://www2.harlingen.isd.tenet.edu/~HHS/admin.htm Administration Page]