Wylie High School (Abilene, Texas)


Wylie High School is a public high school located in the far southern portion of Abilene, Texas, United States and classified as a 5A school by the UIL. It is a part of the Wylie Independent School District located in northeastern Taylor County. In 2008, Wylie High School was named a National Blue Ribbon School. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2017 the school reported an enrollment of 1,164, putting it 14 students above the number needed to realign to conference 5A.
In order to avoid confusion with the Wylie High School in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex suburb of Wylie, the school is commonly referred to as Abilene Wylie.

Athletics

The Wylie Bulldogs compete in the following sports -
Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Swimming, Soccer, Golf, Tennis, Track, Disc Golf, Softball & Baseball
Under the leadership of future NFL quarterback Case Keenum, the Bulldogs won their first Division 3A-1 State Championship in 2004. The Bulldogs reached two more State Championship games, but were defeated by Gilmer High School in 2009 and Carthage High School in 2016. Prior to 2004 the Bulldogs played for the state championship in 2000 but were defeated by Gatesville 14-10.

Team Tennis

Due to the above mentioned rule change Wylie, until 2018, has competed in the same conference since 1976. Wylie team tennis has actually won a total of 14 of the last 16 state tournaments. The only state wins listed above are those in UIL. UIL has only hosted a team tennis state tournament since 2013, Wylie has appeared in all of them and has won all but one. Prior to 2013 Wylie competed in the state tournament and won 11 of their last 12 tournaments.

Band

The Wylie High School Band is officially named the "Pure Gold Band". In 2002, with their show “New World”, the band advanced to the UIL State Marching Championship for the second time in its history and advanced to finals for the only time in its history. The semi-official theme of the band is "It Is Well", which is played at the end of every concert and football game.

Marching band

Region marching

The Wylie Band operates an Honor band and Symphonic band during the concert season.

Notable alumni