Creekview High School (Carrollton, Texas)


Creekview High School is a public high school located in the city of Carrollton, Texas, United States. It is classified as a 5A school by the UIL. It is a part of the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District located in southeast Denton County. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
The school currently serves grades 9 through 12. It opened in 1998, on one of the last remaining parcels of open land in the northern section of the district. The school opened with grades 9 and 10, and graduated its first class in 2001.
It addition to portions of Carrollton, it also serves portions of the Dallas city limits.

Theatre, speech and debate, mock trial and moot court

State titles

Creekview's One-Act Play team won the 5A State Championship in 2001, the first UIL state championship won by the school. Excluding 2004, when they were named alternate, Creekview advanced to the state competition every year from 2000 to 2007, resulting in one championship and four runner-up wins. Several individual performances were recognized at each state meet, including two Best Actor and five Best Actress awards. In 2009, the One-Act Play team returned to UIL State Finals with Rabbit Hole, and advanced again to State in 2010 with A View From The Bridge, finishing as second runner-up. Stage Manager Ro Jiwani was named "Outstanding Technician" at the 2009 State Contest. Carley Walker was named "Best Actress" at the 2010 State Contest. In 2011, Creekview advanced to the 4A State Championship for the tenth time in the school's 13-year history and won with its production of Death of a Salesman. Mitchell Ferguson was awarded "Best Actor." Stage Manager Jenna Reeves was named "Outstanding Technician" at the 2011 State Contest. The next year CHS advanced to state yet again with another Arthur Miller piece, All My Sons, and was state runner-up.
Creekview's speech and debate team is also successful in the competitive spheres of the National Forensic League and the Texas Forensic Association. The school regularly has students place at local, state, and national tournaments and is currently ranked third in the state. D'Angelo Lacy won the NFL National Championship and TFA State Championship in Dramatic Interpretation in 2004. Lawryn LaCroix won the TFA State Championship in Dramatic Interpretation in 2008 and 2009. Matt King won the 2010 TFA State Championship in Original Oratory, and a national championship in Original Oratory at the 2010 National Individual Events Tournament of Champions. Alex Martinez won the 2010 UIL State Championship in Persuasive Speaking. Martinez and debate partner Kevin King were named "Top Speakers" at the 2010 TFA State Tournament. The team won the Sweepstakes award at the 2012 TFA State Tournament.
Creekview hosts the school district's Law & Criminal Justice Academy. In 2006, the Mock Trial team attended its first state meet and won first place. It went on to receive 18th place at the national tournament. The Creekview Mock Trial team has continued attending state competitions since 2006, frequently placing in the top ten. Creekview Mock Trial team won second state title in 2013, third in 2014, fourth in 2016, fifth in 2017 and sixth in 2018. The team won fifth place at Nationals in 2017. Beginning in 2013, the Law Academy has also had a Moot Court team, which has competed at tournaments across the country. Creekview Moot Court won the YMCA Youth and Government State Championship in 2018 and 2019 and was National Champions at the Harlan Institute/ConSource Moot Court competition in 2018. It has also won at the University of Texas at El Paso tournament and was placed at the Princeton, Duke and Ft. Hood tournaments.

Sport

The Creekview Mustangs compete in the following sports:
Golf
In 2008, the girls' golf team won its district tournament by 40 strokes and advanced to regionals in Lubbock. They combined for a team score of 330 and 315, totalling 645 for the two-day tournament. Jennifer Park, freshman, placed first in the tournament while April McCoy, freshman, placed third and Paige Gibson, senior, finished fourth. Other members of the team include Lexi Grimland, sophomore, Lindsey Smith, sophomore, and Emily Campbell, junior. In 2009, the entire girls' golf team made all-district team honors and advanced to the regional tournament, where they finished second. The boys' team also advanced to the regional golf tournament after finishing runner-up in the district tournament. Ryan Berry, senior, Austin Curley, sophomore, and Timothy Smelcer, senior, took all-district honors.
American football
Garry Monty began the football program at Creekview. Creekview had one of the most successful teams for any first year program in the state of Texas, going undefeated through their first six games. The Mustangs made the playoffs in their second season of varsity football.
In the 2005 football season, the Creekview Mustang team made the state playoffs for the second time. They were the third seed out of district 10-5A and faced Dallas Carter in the first round. They lost, and finished the season 6–5. This was the first season under the new coach Gary Childress.
Jay Cline succeeded Gary Childress as the Mustangs’ head coach. The team went 2-8 in each of his first two seasons, but in 2013 Cline took the Mustangs to the playoffs for the first time since 2008, and finished the season 6-5. In 2014, Creekview won the district title for the first time and, in 2015, won it again. In both seasons, the Mustangs finished with a record of 8-3.
In 2016, Creekview started the season 3-1, and was riding the momentum gained after a come-from-behind victory against R.L. Turner. Despite the early success, the Mustangs went on to lose 6 straight games and to finish 3-7. In 2017, the Mustangs finished 0-10. It was the first time the team finished winless.
In 17 years of football at the school, the Mustangs are still yet to win a playoff game. Jay Cline’s overall record as head coach of the Mustangs is currently 34-49.
On April 29, 2006, Travis Wilson became the first Creekview alumnus to be drafted to the NFL. Wilson was drafted in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns. He attended the University of Oklahoma as a wide receiver.
Ryan Russell was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL. He now plays for the Buffalo Bills.
David Blough was the starting quarterback for the Purdue Boilermakers football team. He graduated from Purdue in 2019 and now plays for the Detroit Lions.
Baseball
In June 2005, Taylor Teagarden was drafted in the third round of the Major League Baseball Draft by the Texas Rangers after he won the 2005 College World Series with the University of Texas at Austin. During his junior year in college, Teagarden was a finalist for the Johnny Bench Award, First-Team All-Big 12, and was later named to the Big 12 Baseball 10th Anniversary Team. He is a client of Scott Boras. Teagarden made his Major League debut on July 11, 2008. He is the son of the retired Creekview High School counselor Penny Teagarden.
In 2006, the baseball team under coach Brian Jones made the state playoffs for the third time. They were the third seed from district 10-5A and faced Bryan Adams of DISD in the first round. They won the series against Bryan Adams but were beaten in the second round by Tyler Lee. Creekview finished the season 22–9, the baseball team's second best record. In 2011, the team finished with a 24-9 record. The team won its first ever district championship in 2014 under coach Stacy Larson and again in 2015, going undefeated in district, under coach Leroy Mansanales.
After the 2017 season, Mansanales left to pursue a coaching opportunity at Princeton High School. Blake Koch took over as head coach of the Creekview baseball team after his departure.
Soccer
The girls' varsity soccer team won the 5A state championship in 2004 and was state runner-up in 2006. In 2017, the Lady Mustangs advanced to the second round of the playoffs with seven freshmen on the varsity squad.
Track
Sisters Melissa Gonzalez and Samantha Gonzalez, both alumni of Creekview High School, received scholarships to compete in track events. Melissa graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2016, and Samantha is a graduate of the University of Miami, Florida.
Cross country
Wrestling
The Creekview wrestling team has had some success under coaches Clay Goodloe and Sean Kitchen. During the 2013-2014 season, the two young coaches' second year, they won two state championships in the 4A division. The female was Bobbi N, and the male was Jorge S.
During the 2014-15 season, they had another state title under the same coaches. They won in the girls' 120 weight class, under Leah Olguin.
Since the school opened in 1998, it has had 36 state qualifiers in wrestling. The team has also made the titles as district champions many times, and have won the battle of CFB undefeated since its opening. The Mustangs have made state duals for six years in a row, placing in the top 16. During the 2013-14 season, they placed fourth, and in the 2014-15 season, they placed sixth.
Both teams had advanced to the region meet five years in a row before the 2006 season.
Basketball
In 2012, the boys' basketball team made it to the 4A UIL playoffs, and lost to McKinney North High School in the first round.
In 2015, the boys' basketball team made it to the 5A UIL playoffs and defeated South Garland High School in the opening round, but lost to Frisco Liberty High School in the second round.
Also in 2015, forward DeAndre Abram received multiple scholarships across the country to play college basketball. He signed with, and now competes for, George Mason University.
In the 2016-2017 season, the Creekview boys' basketball team made it to the 5A UIL playoffs, where they defeated Frisco Lone Star High School in bi-district, defeated Sulphur Springs High School in the area final, but were defeated by West Mesquite High School in the regional final. This team is considered the best Creekview boys' basketball team to ever take the court, going further in the playoffs than any other team.

Fine arts

Band
The Creekview High School Band is under the direction of Arturo Denis, Cory Carter. The band includes four full concert bands, a jazz ensemble program, percussion ensembles, color guard, winter guard and a marching band of around 150 members. In its short history, the Mustang Band has established a reputation of excellence in concert and auxiliary programs. The band has consistently earned sweepstakes awards at University Interscholastic League state competitions, receiving first division ratings in marching, concert and sightreading contests.
Marching Band:
The Mustang Marching Band is a consistent finalist at the annual Tournament of Champions marching contest, where it has won its classification three times. Before the school's reclassification to 4A in August 2010, Creekview advanced to the UIL 5A State Marching Contest twice in 2002 and 2004, under the direction of Dave Henning and Nathaniel Neugent, respectively. The marching band has been a finalist at the Music for All Houston and Arlington regionals, and the San Antonio Super Regional. Color Guard and Winter Guard have received honors in competitions throughout the area and country.
Concert Band:
The Creekview Concert Bands have consistently received sweepstakes awards at UIL Concert and Sightreading Competitions. The Wind Symphony was one of three Texas School bands invited to perform at the 65th Annual Midwest Clinic and Convention in Chicago, Illinois, on December 14–17, 2011. The Wind Symphony also advanced to the 2011 TMEA 4A Honor Band competition at the state level, and placed eighth in the state. The Creekview Band has traveled to St. Louis, Orlando, Corpus Christi, San Antonio and many other cities to compete against other schools from around the U.S..
Color Guard:
The Creekview High School Colorguard is under the direction of Mariah Donohoo. During the fall semester, the colorguard functions as a section within the marching band. It provides a vital connection in the visual presentation of the music by combining the art of modern dance, choreography and performance skill sets while simultaneously spinning flags, rifles, sabers and various other auxiliary equipment. During the spring semester, the group switches its focus towards a competitive indoor "Winterguard" show where performers are introduced to broader skill sets in movement, dance, choreography, technique and overall performance. The Winterguard competes in both the North Texas Colorguard Association and Winterguard International circuits. The Winterguard has won its division on three different occasions in 2004, 2005 and 2009. In the 2012 Plano East Marching Competition, Creekview Colorgaurd placed 11th.
Percussion Studies:
The Creekview High School percussion program is currently under the direction of Mr. Sundberg. It was under the direction of Andy Anker from 2010 to 2013. During the fall semester, students lay down fresh beats and participate in the marching band and marching drumline show as a part of either the Battery or Front Ensemble sections. Each group is designed to provide students with a comprehensive and unique experience in music fundamentals, performance and competition. During the spring semester, students focus on Region Band auditions, UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Contest, UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest, Percussion Cluster Concert, and 2-3 band concerts. All performing ensembles are dedicated to performing literature written for full ensemble as well as other musical genres such as 20th century, folk, chamber and newly commissioned works/arrangements. Students perform on a variety of instruments including mallet, battery, auxiliary, electronic and hand percussion.
Jazz Ensemble:
The Creekview High School Jazz Ensemble is under the direction of Arturo Denis. Jazz 2 is under the direction of Maxwell Atkinson. The Jazz Ensemble includes Creekview Mustang Band members as well as auditioned rhythm section personnel. Throughout the fall semester, students receive a well-rounded jazz education including jazz history, study of jazz genre, jazz theory, beginning improvisation and performance in many styles. In the spring semester, the Jazz Ensemble performs in concert and competition, both alone and in collaboration with other fine arts groups. During the spring 2012 semester, the Jazz Ensemble performed two concerts in conjunction with Moving Ground, Creekview High School’s modern dance company. The Creekview Jazz Ensemble has received consistent honors at competitions including the Smokey Mountain Music Festival, Musicfest Orlando and Choice Music Events.
Orchestra:
The Creekview High School Orchestra, directed by Jeff Harvick and Aryc Lane, is one of the school's most successful programs. It regularly places many students in the TMEA All-Region and All-State Orchestras. Its students participate in solo and ensemble competitions, at the district, regional and state levels.
Four orchestras annually compete in the UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Competition: Symphony, Symphonic, Philharmonic and Concert-Camerata. The symphonic and symphony orchestras have received Sweepstakes Awards at these competitions every year since the school's opening, as has the Philharmonic Orchestra for two years.
The program's greatest accomplishment to date occurred after the 2006–2007 school year. The Symphony Orchestra was named first runner-up in the TMEA Honor Full Orchestra competition. This highly prestigious competition aims to name the best orchestra in the state of Texas each year. Creekview missed winning the competition by only one vote to Klein High School.
Choir:
The Creekview High School Choir program consists of five choirs: Legends, show choir; A Cappella, varsity; Canticum Novum, junior varsity; Bella Voce, women's concert; and Schola Cantorum, men's concert. A Capella and Cantocum are directed by Tara Sikon, Bella Voce and Schola Cantorum are directed by Cody Alarcon, and both directors lead the Legends show choir. Sikon is the head director of choirs at Creekview High School. She previously held positions as head choir director at Central Middle School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and head choir director at Highland Park Middle School. Alarcon previously taught middle school choir in Keller ISD.
Schola Cantorum is the beginning high school choir for men's voices. It mainly consists of incoming freshman and singers working to develop choral experience. Vocal technique for the male voice, musicianship skills and sightreading skills are covered in every rehearsal. They perform in the fall, winter and spring concerts as well as at the UIL contest. Attendance is expected at all concerts and rehearsals. Members of this choir may choose to audition for the All-Region Choir, participate in aolo and ensemble and audition for the fine arts musical.
Bella Voce is composed of mainly 9th grade girls who perform in the fall, winter and spring concerts and compete at UIL. The students in this organization have the opportunity to participate in all enrichment or extra-curricular activities. This choir has consistently shown tremendous growth throughout each year and has earned Division I and Sweepstakes ratings at UIL. Bella Voce, along with all the other choirs, has traveled and competed on the school's Spring Festival trip.
Canticum is a choir composed of mainly 10th through 12th grade women. They perform at the fall, winter and spring concerts and compete at UIL and the Spring Festival trip. The students in this organization also have the opportunity to participate in all of our enrichment or extra-curricular activities.
The award-winning A Cappella Choir is an auditioned mixed choir consisting of 10th through 12th graders. They perform music, both accompanied and unaccompanied, from various musical time periods. They perform in the fall, winter and spring concerts as well as the dessert show and at the UIL contest. Members of the A Cappella Choir are expected to participate in all concerts and rehearsals. They may be called upon to perform for other school and community activities as well. Members are expected to take advantage of extra-curricular activities such as All-Region Choir and Solo and Ensemble Contest. The choir competes annually at spring festivals in Texas and out of state. The coir has consistently received first division and Sweepstakes Awards at UIL contest in the spring. They have received Superior ratings and Best in Class Awards at the Rocky Mountain Festival in Vail, Colorado, Buccaneer Festival in Corpus Christi, Heritage Festival in Washington D.C, DC Festivals in San Antonio and the Gulf Coast Showcase of Music. The women's choir received the prestigious honor of being selected, by tape audition, to perform for the American Choral Director's Association Convention in March 2002, and the Texas Music Educators Association Convention in 2013.
Legends is the auditioned jazz/show choir of the choral department. It consists of 10–16 singers. All vocal members of Legends are also members of a larger performing choir. Legends regularly performs for school and community activities.
Dance:
Moving Ground, a varsity dance group, performs modern, contemporary and hip hop among other styles of dance. It competes in the spring and performs at the school's formal and informal concerts. Moving Ground allows all grades to audition.
The Chevals, also known as "The Sweethearts of Carrollton", are Creekview High School's drill team. They are a spirit organization, performing at halftimes of football and basketball games, as well as cheering in the stands. They host the school's annual Spring Show, as well as participating in numerous competitions.

Notable alumni