VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL

Corpus Christi ISD spokeperson Leanne Libby responded to a viral social media post  alleging a threat to Veterans Memorial High School Monday.

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Veterans Memorial High School, acting on a student's idea, has opened a new "calming room" to share mental wellness strategies with students.

MISSION — The Veterans Memorial High School color guard team placed first at the Texas Educational Colorguard Contest at Valley View High School Jan. 29 and is working toward a spot in the Texas Educational Colorguard Association State Championship, according to a news release from the winning school. The release said the VMHS team ranked 1st place overall in the Novice White Division and 1st in Equipment, Movement and General Effect. “All guards shed sweat, blood and tears while putting in the hours needed,” Coach Emily Jimenez wrote in the release. “I give them all the tools they need to reach the goals we discussed, and then it’s up to them to put in the work during and out of practice.”Senior Color Guard Captain Sol Barreiro described the win as a surreal experience. “I have learned so much from being in the color guard and I feel that I have grown so much because of it.

With high school football wrapping up, schools are making big moves to prepare for the 2022 season.

Dates are subject to change based on public health conditions related to COVID-19.

Veterans Memorial beat Miller in a Thursday showdown at Buc Stadium.

Miller and Veterans Memorial clash again to highlight Week 2 of high school football in Corpus Christi.

The designation is for the 2021-2022 school year.

Charlie Apple, a Corpus Christi transgender teen, testified about a Texas bill to ban transgender students from sports based on their gender identity.

Daniel P. Villanueva has been with KSAT 12 since 2003 and is the producer of our weekly sports show, "Instant Replay." Villanueva is a graduate of St. Mary's University and is a TAPB and Lone Star Emmy award winner.

SAN ANTONIO – With the recent news that the UIL will allow summer strength and conditioning programs starting June 8, Veterans Memorial head football coach Richard Mendoza and South San head coach Ronald Kretz discuss safety protocols for athletes and personal responsibility moving forward.

Published: May 20, 2020, 3:53 pm Updated: May 21, 2020, 8:43 amSAN ANTONIO – Judson ISD has announced that it will not hold in-person graduation ceremonies this year due to the pandemic. Instead, the district will hold virtual graduation ceremonies for three high schools this Saturday. The district partnered with San Antonio tech firm TINT to hold the virtual commencement ceremonies — one of four options allowed by Gov. According to a news release from TINT, Judson was selected as the first local district to use its virtual commencement service. How high school graduations will look in Texas

SAN ANTONIO – A full recap of all of this week’s girls basketball action at the 2020 UIL State Tournament, as Judson seeks to defend their Class 6A title, and Veterans Memorial and Fredericksburg vie their first championships in Class 5A and 4A respectively. FULL GAME RECAPSCLASS 6A STATE SEMIFINALS: Judson vs. DuncanvilleCLASS 5A STATE SEMIFINALS: Veterans Memorial vs. Mansfield TimberviewCLASS 5A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP: Veterans Memorial vs. Frisco LibertyCLASS 4A STATE SEMIFINALS: Fredericksburg vs. Argyle

SAN ANTONIO – Despite a game-high 15 points from senior Sahara Jones, the Veterans Memorial Patriots come up short against Frisco Liberty in the program’s second UIL State Championship Game, 35-26. CLASS 5A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAMEWinner Final Score Runner-Up Frisco Liberty 35-26 Veterans MemorialMORE STATE COVERAGE: Judson falls in Class 6A Semifinals

Jessica covers high school, college and professional sports in the San Antonio area. Copyright 2020 by KSAT - All rights reserved. SAN ANTONIO – In the Class 5A State Semifinals, Veterans Memorial edges Mansfield Timberview to advance to the State Championship Game. If you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241.

Andrew has covered athletics of all levels for more than five years and is dedicated to shining a spotlight on local San Antonio athletes and their stories.

Andrew has covered athletics of all levels for more than five years and is dedicated to shining a spotlight on local San Antonio athletes and their stories.

Andrew has covered athletics of all levels for more than five years and is dedicated to shining a spotlight on local San Antonio athletes and their stories.

SAN ANTONIO – In boys hoops, Wagner tops Atascocita to win the South San Tournament, while the Veterans Memorial girls battle a tough Amarillo squad in the NEISD Tournament Championship Game.