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French High School was a public high school in Jefferson County, Texas in operation from 1913 to 1986. At the time of closure, it was operated by the Beaumont Independent School District, though it was initially operated by the French Independent School District. [1] The school board voted to Beaumount-Charlton-Pollard High School consolidated into Central High School in 1986. [2] Its namesake was John Jay French, a man who settled the Beaumont area. Its mascot was a buffalo, represented by Big Bills I and II.

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References

  1. "Campus Motto, Colors, and Mascot." Central High School. Retrieved on February 15, 2019.
  2. "School Closing Provokes Tears". Austin American-Statesman . May 31, 1986. pp. B-9.
  3. Granberry, Mike (July 25, 1980). "Talk's Cheap To Chargers' Kelcher". Los Angeles Times . Part III, p. 16. Retrieved June 1, 2021 via Newspapers.com.
  4. Garcia, Julie (December 15, 2011). "Vidor country singer Billie Jo Spears remembered as feisty star". The Beaumont Enterprise . Retrieved September 22, 2024.

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