Snook coaches gather at sign to honor achievements

School celebrates unique legacy of 18 state championships

  • SNOOK RECOGNIZES ITS state champions with this sign. Pictured are, front row, from left, Dana Yezak, Snook Superintendent Brenda Krchnak, and Megan Simank; back row, Donnie Victorick, Jimmy Horn, Don Horn and Melvin Schoeneman.
    SNOOK RECOGNIZES ITS state champions with this sign. Pictured are, front row, from left, Dana Yezak, Snook Superintendent Brenda Krchnak, and Megan Simank; back row, Donnie Victorick, Jimmy Horn, Don Horn and Melvin Schoeneman.
  • SNOOK FFA HAD three members compete at the Brazos Valley District Speaking Contest on April 28 at Rudder High School. Pictured, from left, are William See, Jalee Baumann and Shelby Huddleston. See and Baumann advanced to the Area XII Speaking Contest which was held last week in Temple.
    SNOOK FFA HAD three members compete at the Brazos Valley District Speaking Contest on April 28 at Rudder High School. Pictured, from left, are William See, Jalee Baumann and Shelby Huddleston. See and Baumann advanced to the Area XII Speaking Contest which was held last week in Temple.

    It is a most unusual legacy of excellence.

    Snook High School has won 18 state championships in several sports, and the school district now has a large sign listing those accomplishments and the years displayed prominently on the front of the high school.

    Last week, most of the coaches who won those state titles were able to gather together for a photo op in front of the the sign -- a special moment …