Memorial High School (Port Arthur, Texas)

Memorial High School currently participates in District 22-5A. Memorial participates in the following UIL sports where it has had success in many district championships and playoff wins: • Football • Volleyball • Cheerleading • Cross Country • Basketball • Soccer • Track and Field • Swimming and Diving • Baseball • Softball • Tennis • Powerlifting • Golf ==Organizations==

Memorial has many organizations including an award winning: • Marching Band known as "The Marching Heat" • Dance/Drill Team known as the "Flames" usually made up of 30-60 girls • The Titan Press Newspaper and Yearbook • NJROTC • Theatre • MHS Choir on Fire Among over 30 clubs. ==Notable alumni==

• Eric Alexander, former NFL linebacker, attended Stephen F. Austin • Bun B, rapper and former member of UGK, attended Thomas Jefferson • Aaron Brown, former NFL defensive end, attended Lincoln • Jonathan Babineaux, former NFL defensive tackle, attended Lincoln • Jordan Babineaux, former NFL cornerback, attended Lincoln • G. W. Bailey (Thomas Jefferson Class of 1961) — stage, television and film actor • J'Covan Brown (born 1990), basketball player in the Israel Basketball Premier League • Pimp C, rapper and former member of UGK, attended Lincoln • Jamaal Charles, former NFL running back • Todd Dodge (Thomas Jefferson alumni) — a former Texas high school football coach • Kevin Everett, former NFL tight end, attended Thomas Jefferson • Goose Gonsoulin, former NFL safety, attended Thomas Jefferson • Danny Gorrer, former NFL cornerback • Mike Green, former NFL linebacker, attended Lincoln • Gary Hammond, former NFL wide receiver and running back, attended Thomas Jefferson • Duriel Harris, former NFL wide receiver, attended Stephen F. Austin • Xavier Hernandez, former MLB pitcher, attended Thomas Jefferson • Stephen Jackson, former NBA guard, attended Lincoln • James Johnson, former NFL running back, attended Thomas Jefferson • Jimmy Johnson (Thomas Jefferson Class of 1961) — Pro Football Hall of Fame coach, also a college coach • Paul Jones, professional wrestler • Janis Joplin (Thomas Jefferson Class of 1960) — A rock, soul, and blues singer and songwriter, member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame • Carl Larpenter, former NFL offensive lineman, attended Thomas Jefferson • Bobby Leopold, former NFL linebacker, attended Lincoln • Tim McKyer, former NFL cornerback, attended Lincoln • Inika McPherson, national champion high jumper • Marcus Price, former NFL offensive lineman, attended Lincoln • Elandon Roberts, NFL linebacker • Amber Chardae Robinson, actress • Dan Rogas, former NFL offensive lineman, attended Thomas Jefferson • Cotton Speyrer, former NFL wide receiver, attended Thomas Jefferson • Raymond Strother, political consultant, attended Thomas Jefferson • Kary Vincent Jr., NFL player • Joe Washington, former NFL running back, attended Lincoln ==References==