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Mayde Creek High School

Mayde Creek High School (MCHS) is a public high school located on Groschke Road in unincorporated Harris County, Texas, and is part of the Katy Independent School District. Mayde Creek serves the portions of the city of Houston located in Katy ISD, including Addicks. Mayde Creek also serves many unincorporated communities in Harris County. The school opened in 1984, with two grades, eighth and ninth. By the 1985-1986 academic year it held 8th, 9th, 10th graders; 1986-1987 held 9th,10th,11th graders. History In 2012 Children at Risk ranked Mayde Creek as the third-best "Urban" (meaning with a low-income student body at or above 50%) comprehensive high school in the Houston area. Awards and honors All 1st Division UIL Marching Contest, 1st Division Award, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020. 3rd (Bronze), 5A UIL State, Lincoln Douglas Debate Contest, 2010. Football playoff appearances in 1987, 88, 93, 94, 96, 97, 2007, 2008 and 2019. The school received an accountability rating of B for the 2021-2022 school year. In the Class of 2021, 92.6% of students received their high school diplomas on time or earlier. The dropout rate for students in grades 9-12 was 1.8% during the 2020-2021 school year. The average SAT score at Mayde Creek High School was 963 for 2020-2021 graduates. The average ACT score was 22.4. Feeder patterns The following elementary schools feed into Mayde Creek High School: Mayde Creek Elementary Schmalz Elementary Bear Creek Elementary Rhoads Elementary Stephens Elementary (partial) McRoberts Elementary (partial) Wolfe Elementary (partial) The following junior high schools feed into Mayde Creek High School: Mayde Creek Junior High Cardiff Junior High Sources This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain: https://schools.texastribune.org/districts/katy-isd/mayde-creek-high-school/ See also Katy Independent School District List of schools in Harris County, Texas References External links Official website Rampage Newspaper Online
McFaddin–Ward House

The McFaddin–Ward House is a historic home in Beaumont, Texas, United States built in 1905 1906 in the Beaux-Arts Colonial Revival style. The 12,800-square-foot (1,190 m2) house and furnishings reflect the lifestyle of the prominent family who lived in the house for seventy-five years. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. Di Vernon Averill commissioned architect Henry Conrad Mauer to build the house, which was sold the next year to Di's brother, William P.H. McFaddin. McFaddin and his wife Ida Caldwell McFaddin, from Huntington, West Virginia, moved into the house in 1907 with their three children: Mamie, age 11, Perry Jr., age 9, and James Lewis Caldwell, age 6. A substantial carriage house was added in the same year. The carriage house had a stable, hayloft, garage, gymnasium, and staff quarters. When the McFaddins' daughter Mamie married Carroll Ward in 1919, the newlyweds moved in with the McFaddins and lived their entire married lives there. Before Mamie McFaddin Ward died in 1982, she created a foundation to preserve the house as a museum which opened to the public in 1986. Today, the McFaddin-Ward House Museum offers free guided tours of the Historic Home, Carriage House, and Gardens, led by volunteer docents Tuesday through Sunday. Two options for tours are available during operating hours: 1) McFaddin-Ward House Tours, which include three floors of the Historic Home, Carriage House, and Gardens and are open to ages eight and up. 2) Carriage House and Garden Tours, which are open to all ages.The museum recommends booking tours online, but walk-ins are still welcome. Outside the home are spacious lawns, flower beds and rose gardens. Inside, a substantial permanent collection of antique furniture and household items are displayed throughout three floors. The McFaddin–Ward House is one of the few house museums in which the home's original furnishings are intact and on display. It is also one of the few Beaux-Arts Colonial Revival homes still open to the public. New exhibits and displays are changed often, giving fresh interpretations of the home. In addition to tours, the museum hosts community events and educational programs. Educational programs focus on a range of topics and are geared toward children and adults. The museum hosts lectures, music events on the lawn, summer camps, and seasonal celebrations. The holiday season is celebrated with an annual open house that features beautiful holiday decorations throughout the first floor of the house, live music, and children's acitivities. In addition, it was named a Texas State Historic Landmark in 1976. The home has been featured various TV's Arts & Entertainment's America's Castles as a Lone Star Estate (only 3 Texas homes were featured), and the house has been included in several important architectural books. See also National Register of Historic Places listings in Jefferson County, Texas Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks in Jefferson County References External links Media related to McFaddin–Ward House at Wikimedia Commons
McFarlin Memorial Auditorium

Das McFarlin Memorial Auditorium ist ein 1926 eröffnetes und somit drittältestes Gebäude der privaten Southern Methodist University in Dallas County, Texas. Es wurde in den 1920er Jahren mit finanzieller Unterstützung des Unternehmers Robert M. McFarlin nach Plänen von R. H. Hunt im Colonial-Revival-Stil errichtet. Ursprünglich als Kapelle bzw. Auditorium angelegt, sollte es Platz für 2386 Personen bieten. 1953 erhielt es eine Orgel (M. P. Möller Opus M-7623). Es wird für Konzerte, Vorträge, akademische Feiern, Tanzaufführungen und Gemeindeshows genutzt. Prominente Persönlichkeiten aus Gesellschaft und Kultur sind hier aufgetreten u. a. Madeleine Albright, Tony Blair, Dave Brubeck, Gerald R. Ford, Philip Glass, Vladimir Horowitz, Martin Luther King, Henry Kissinger, Yehudi Menuhin, Itzhak Perlman, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Arthur Rubinstein, Andrés Segovia, Ravi Shankar, Isaac Stern und Simon Wiesenthal. Das Dallas Symphony Orchestra nutzte das Auditorium ab den 1930er Jahren sowie von 1951 bis 1956 und nach der von Cecil und Ida Green finanzierten Renovierung von 1961 bis 1972 als Spielstätte. Am 27. September 1980 wurde es in die Kulturdenkmalliste National Register of Historic Places aufgenommen. Siehe auch Liste der Einträge im National Register of Historic Places im Dallas County (Texas) Weblinks McFarlin Memorial Auditorium an der Southern Methodist University Einzelnachweise
McFarlin Memorial Auditorium

McFarlin Memorial Auditorium is a proscenium style theatre located on the campus of Southern Methodist University. The venue seats 2,386 on three levels. The building is the third oldest on SMU's campus and has hosted a number of notable acts. History By the early 1920s, the students, faculty and staff of SMU had severely outgrown the capacity of Dallas and Clements Halls. Arguments were put forth as to what the next campus building should be. In the end, President Selecman and the Methodist bishops made the decision to build a chapel/auditorium as SMU's third permanent building. Financing was secured by a generous donation from devout Methodist and San Antonio businessman Robert M. McFarlin. The McFarlin Memorial Auditorium was opened in 1926 to fulfill the University's pressing need for a chapel that could accommodate the entire student body. The building has evolved over time and continues to serve the University in the manner envisioned by SMU President Charles Selecman as "a place where we can have our friends from the community and elsewhere gather together on great occasions." Though historically attractive, technology and ambiance are priorities as the university continues to keep the facility current. Recent projects include restoration of the main lobby to its historic integrity, renovation of restrooms, installation of a sprung floor on stage, and a complete reupholster of the auditorium's seats. Notable events Speakers Winston Churchill George Clinton Charlton Heston Bob Hope Kevin O’Leary Martin Luther King Jr. Margaret Thatcher Stephen Hawking George H. W. Bush George W. Bush Ruth Bader Ginsburg Performers Arlo Guthrie Barry Manilow Billy Joel Billy Thorpe Blondie Canned Heat Conan O'Brien Dashboard Confessional Death Cab for Cutie The Doors Ebi Elton John Evanescence George Benson The Grateful Dead Hall & Oates Imogen Heap Jackopierce James Taylor Jane's Addiction Jeff Beck Jesse Colin Young Jimmy Buffett The Kinks The McElroys Outlaws Paul Simon Pink Floyd The Police Prince Queen Randy Newman REM Shawn Mendes Sheryl Crow Stephen Sanchez Thin Lizzy Vanilla Fudge Wilco Yo-Yo Ma XTC Niel Diamond See also National Register of Historic Places listings in Dallas County, Texas References External links McFarlin Auditorium Lobby Renovation
Университет Макмерри

Университет Макмерри (англ. McMurry University) — американский частный методистский университет в Абилине, штат Техас. Университет основан в 1923 году и назван в честь Уильяма Флетчера Макмерри. Он аккредитован Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Техасским агентством по образованию, Сенатом Объединённой методистской церкви, Национальной лигой медсестер и Советом медсестер штата Техас. История Основателем первоначально колледжа был Джеймс Уинфред Хант (1875—1934), методистский священник и бывший президент техасского Стэмфордского колледжа (Stamford College). В 1920 году совет по образованию Northwest Texas Conference проголосовал за создание колледжа в Абилине. Хант был назначен уполномоченным лицом от нового колледжа, и он приступил к сбору средств. К ноябрю 1921 года было собрано достаточно денег, был избран попечительский совет и Джеймс Хант стал первым президентом колледжа, устав которого был утверждён 21 ноября 1921 года. Колледж Макмерри открылся 20 сентября 1923 года со 191 студентами, а также с 22 преподавателями и сотрудниками. Гораздо позже ему был присвоен статус университета. Деятельность Университет предлагает образование по сорока пяти специальностям в области изящных искусств; гуманитарных, социальных и естественных наук; образования, бизнеса и религии, а также девять предпрофессиональных программ, включая сестринское дело, стоматологию, медицину, фармакологию, ветеринарию и право. В вузе обучается 1145 студентов, из них 27 процентов составляют учащиеся-методисты. 95 процентов всех студентов — из штата Техас. 98 процентов студентов первого курса получают финансовую помощь. 53 процента студентов живут в кампусе. Соотношение количества студентов и преподавателей составляет 13:1. 91 процент преподавателей имеют учёную степень. Талисманом Университета Макмерри являются «Боевые ястребы» (War Hawks, использовано имя индейцев Сауки). В августе 2005 года Национальная студенческая спортивная ассоциация приняла решение, призывающее восемнадцать университетов с талисманами коренных американцев изменить свои имена или заручиться поддержкой индейских племен. Университет Макмерри входил в этот список — имя индейцев было выбрано им как дань уважения первому президенту университета Дж. У. Ханту, выросшему в индейской резервации на индейской территории. В результате судебных разбирательств Университет Макмерри отказался от использования этого имени в названии команд, сохранив его как свой талисман и добавив слово «Боевые». Президенты 1923—1934 − J. W. Hunt 1934 − O. P. Clark 1934—1935 − Cluster Q. Smith 1935—1938 − Thomas W. Brabham 1938—1942 − Frank L. Turner 1942—1958 − Harold G. Cooke 1958—1970 − Gordon R. Bennett 1970—1993 − Thomas K. Kim Выпускники В числе известных выпускников Университета Макмерри: политолог Валдимер Кей, окружной судья Хорхе Солис, политик Сара Веддингтон, писатель Уильям Уорд, актриса Шарлин Холт. См. также Колледж Макмюррея Примечания Ссылки Официальный сайт Official athletics website
McNeil High School

McNeil High School (commonly known as MHS or McNeil) is a public secondary school in an unincorporated area in both Travis and Williamson counties, in Austin, Texas, United States. Serving freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The school is part of the Round Rock Independent School District (RRISD), with admission primarily based on the locations of students' homes in the district. Four middle schools feed into McNeil: Cedar Valley, Chisholm Trail, Pearson Ranch and Deerpark. The school colors are navy blue, forest green, and white, and the mascot is the Maverick. McNeil is Designated as a 6A school under the University Interscholastic League (UIL) McNeil is located on the border of Williamson and Travis County, with part of the school in one county and the rest in another. The school serves: the census-designated place of Jollyville, and sections of the Brushy Creek CDP. The U.S. Census Bureau, prior to 2010, defined the Jollyville CDP as including a portion of the school area. Academic awards McNeil was named a National Blue Ribbon School in 1999–2000. Children at Risk ranked McNeil the #10 public high school in Austin in 2012. The high school was also recognized as a PLTW Distinguished School in 2019, one of just 133 high schools in the United States. Marching Band The McNeil High School marching band has had many notable achievements, including a tie for 14th place with Seven Lakes High School Marching band at BOA. This is a historical high placement for the band with a score of 87.750. Athletics Boys Tennis, Cross Country, Swimming, Club Lacrosse, Basketball, Soccer, Track & Field, Golf, Baseball, Football, Powerlifting, Water polo, and Wrestling. Girls Tennis, Cross Country, Swimming, Club Lacrosse, Basketball, Soccer, Track & Field, Golf, Softball, Cheerleading, Volleyball, Water Polo, and Wrestling. Notable alumni A. J. Abrams, professional basketball player Armoni Brooks, NBA player Patrick Dendy, NFL player Scott Linebrink, MLB player Aaron Williams, NFL player James Talarico, Texas House Member References External links McNeil Web Site District Homepage
MedPark station

MedPark station is a A-train commuter rail station in southern Denton, Texas. The station is operated by the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA). The station is approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) southeast of the intersection of Interstate 35E and Texas State Highway Loop 288. The station serves southern Denton, the Medical City Denton hospital, and Golden Triangle Mall. It also serves as a park-and-ride lot for commuters traveling to Downtown Denton and the University of North Texas campus. On A-train maps and signage, the station is denoted by a red circle containing a first aid kit. History DCTA obtained the 12.8-acre site on December 15, 2008 for $3.2 million. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on April 3, 2009; it was the second groundbreaking to be held for the A-train. However, preliminary tree-clearing at the site was temporarily halted in August due to a permitting issue. In December 2009, due to ongoing negotiations with the City of Denton, DCTA announced that the northern segment of the line (consisting of MedPark and Downtown Denton Transit Center) may open a year later than the southern segment. Ultimately, this did not occur. MedPark station, along with the rest of the A-train, opened on Saturday, June 18, 2011. The line's opening ceremony, dubbed the "Rock n' Rail Station Celebration," offered free rides on the train and live performances at all five DCTA-built stations, including MedPark. Revenue service began the following Monday. On August 25, 2014, DCTA extended its Colorado Express shuttle to MedPark. This enabled University of North Texas students and faculty to park at MedPark and travel to the campus. On August 28, 2017, DCTA also established a fare-free zone on the A-train between MedPark and Downtown Denton Transit Center. MedPark was previously a stop on two DCTA bus routes (Routes 2 and 4) and a shuttle to the Denton and Corinth campuses of North Central Texas College. The NCTC shuttle was eliminated in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the bus routes were eliminated in 2022 in favor of GoZone, a microtransit service. The station is still serviced by the Colorado Express shuttle. References External links A-train | DCTA University Routes | DCTA (includes Colorado Express)
Sam Houston Memorial Museum

Le Sam Houston Memorial Museum est un musée américain situé à Huntsville, au Texas, à proximité du lac Oolooteka. Il présente la vie de Samuel Houston, qui joue un rôle décisif dans l'histoire du Texas. Liens externes Ressource relative à la géographie : Geographic Names Information System (en) Site officiel Portail des musées Portail de l’histoire Portail du Texas
Memorial Gymnasium (University of Texas at El Paso)

Memorial Gym is a 5,200-seat multi-purpose arena in El Paso, Texas. It opened in December 1961, replacing Holliday Hall, and was home to the Texas Western College Miners basketball teams, until the Don Haskins Center, then known as the Special Events Center, opened in 1977, by which time Texas Western had changed its name to the current University of Texas at El Paso. Memorial Gym was the home court of the 1966 Texas Western basketball team that won the NCAA title, using five black starters to defeat Adolph Rupp's all-white Kentucky squad. Since 1974 Memorial Gym has been home to UTEP women's volleyball. Memorial Gym hosted the first and second rounds of the 2011 Conference USA Women's basketball tournament. References External links Official website
Memorial Stadium (Mesquite, Texas)

Memorial Stadium is a stadium in Mesquite, Texas. It was completed in 1976 and is located on the campus of West Mesquite High School, next to Mesquite Tower. The field is primarily used for football, and all five Mesquite ISD high school's share use of the field. The stadium has a capacity of 19,400 people, making it the largest high school football stadium in Texas. It's the largest stadium in Mesquite, followed by EH Hanby Stadium, a 11,950-capacity football and soccer stadium. Due to its size and central location, the field is often used as a neutral-site for Texas High School Football playoff games. UIL Marching competitions are frequently hosted as well. Renovations A massive $11 million renovation began in November 2014 and was completed by August 2015 in time for the upcoming high school football season. Among the new improvements was new façade, expanded concession and restroom areas, a new press box and locker rooms as well as an enlarged concourse area and elevators. References External links Memorial Stadium
The Merc

The Merc appelé aussi Mercantile National Bank Building est un gratte-ciel de 159 mètres de hauteur (avec la flèche) construit à Dallas en 1943. La hauteur du toit est de 131 mètres. L'immeuble abrite des logements répartis sur 31 étages. C'est le seul gratte-ciel construit aux États-Unis quand le pays était en guerre de 1941 à 1945. C'est l'un des plus anciens gratte-ciel de Dallas et du Texas. Ce fut le plus haut immeuble situé à l'ouest du Mississippi jusqu'en 1954. Les architectes sont Donald Nelson et Walter W. Ahlschlager Abritant à l'origine des bureaux il a été rénové de 2006 à 2008 pour être transformé en immeuble résidentiel. Article connexe Liste des plus hauts gratte-ciel de Dallas Liens externes Ressources relatives à l'architecture : The Skyscraper Center Structurae Notes et références Portail des gratte-ciel Portail de Dallas-Fort Worth
Mercedes High School

Mercedes High School is a public high school located in Mercedes, Texas, and is part of the Mercedes Independent School District. The school has about 1000 students. History Mercedes High School was originally located at 837 S Ohio St. and a second high school was built directly across the street and used until the present-day campus was built and opened in 1967. The old high school is now part of Mercedes Early College Academy. In 2002 a new complex was added to the southeast part of the school called the Career and Technical Education Unit. In 2010, MHS plans to open new Physics labs located just outside the east and west I-halls and a new P.E. locker room located just north of the gymnasium. Mercedes High School's notable accomplishments include their division I boys soccer team winning their division's region final against Westlake High School in 2007, where they won 2-1. Also, two Tiger Baseball teams have qualified for the State Finals, in 1974 and 1986. Sports According to Mercedes High School's Athletic Directory, the school offers the following sports programs: Notable alumni Natalia Anciso, Contemporary artist and educator. Class of 2003. Amanda McBroom, Singer, song-writer, actress, "The Rose" composer. Class of 1965. Billy Gene Pemelton, 1964 Olympic pole vaulter Elida Reyna, Tejano singer. Lead singer of Latin Grammy Award winning band Elida Y Avante. Class of 1990. References External links Official website
Arboreto y Jardín Botánico Mercer

El Arboreto y Jardín Botánico Mercer (en inglés : Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens), es un arboreto y jardín botánico de más de 300 acres de extensión, especializado en plantas nativas de Texas. Es de administración del condado con la colaboración de la asociación sin ánimo de lucro « The Mercer Society ». Se ubica en el condado de Harris (Texas, Estados Unidos). Localización Se encuentra situado a lo largo del "Cypress Creek". Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens, 2306 Aldine Westfield Road, unincorporated Harris County, Texas TX 2306, United States of America-Estados Unidos de América. Planos y vistas satelitales.30°2′16.8″N 95°22′52.32″O El jardín está abierto todos los días del año y la entrada es gratuita. Historia A finales de 1940, Thelma y Charles Mercer compraron una finca de 14.5 acres junto a arroyo "Cypress Creek". Thelma era una apasionada horticultora y junto con Charles hicieron inicialmente una deforestación selectiva para preparar el suelo para cultivar sus árboles nativos favoritos, incluyendo cornejos, viburnos, algunas especies de espinos blancos, además de camelias. También introdujeron numerosas especies de plantas exóticas, tales como alcanforeros, Gingko biloba, Bauhinias, árboles orquídea, celindos y árboles tung, que aun actualmente crecen en el parque. En 1974, los Mercer convencieron al condado de Harris de que compraran el terreno original de 14.5 acres, con la condición de que fuera preservado como una instalación hortícola y educativa abierta a todo el público. Más tarde un grupo de jardineros de la comunidad, interesados en el desarrollo de Mercer como instalación botánica, formaron un grupo sin fines de lucro denominado "Mercer Arboretum Advisory Committee" (MAAC). En 1984, se adquirió un terreno aledaño de 200 acres. En 1993 se adquirieron 38 acres más. Varias donaciones y otras adquisiciones de terreno llevaron la superficie total del parque a más de 300 acres. En el 2000, la organización cambió su nombre a "The Mercer Society" y sus miembros colaboran con los objetivos dl Arboreto y Jardín Botánico Mercer. Colecciones El arboreto y los jardín botánico están separados por la carretera "Aldine Westfield Road". En el lado este se encuentra el jardín botánico con más de 20 acres con: Jardín de azaleas. Colección de bambús con más de 30 especies tanto de las de formaciones densas como de las más abiertas. Plantas anuales de flor. Colección de lirios. Especies de plantas en peligro de extinción. Colección de helechos. Jengibres Colección de hierbas Colección de aceres. Colección de robles. Colección de parras. Jardín prehistórico Rocalla Colección de Salvias Plantas tropicales. En el lado este, también encontramos un sistema de senderos con más de 3 millas (4.8 km), "Remembrance Walk", para recordatorios y homenajes, estanques con cipreses calvos, un centro de visitantes, un patio. Algunas vistas del "Arboreto y Jardín Botánico Mercer". Enlaces externos Wikimedia Commons alberga una categoría multimedia sobre Arboreto y Jardín Botánico Mercer. Página oficial del Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens