Football

In 1907, Port Arthur High School fielded its first football team. The team would be known as the "Yellow Jackets" and its colors would be "Maroon and Gold". Youthful school boys would flock in great numbers to try out for the team. Some would find their way across Sabine Lake in row boats from their homes in Cameron Parish, Louisiana to come to Port Arthur and play for the "Jackets".

1914 Football Team
On the extreme left is Mr. E. W. Bartholomae, Principal; In extreme top center is Mr. A.J. Mackey, AG Teacher
On the extreme right is Mr. L.L. Knight, Science teacher and football coach.
The player in front holding the football is George James, one of the Captains and played fullback.
The first player onthe top row left is Ray Jordan,also a captain and played Halfback.
The other players are: (Randam order)
Arthur Lawler-Left end, Irie Peveto-Center, Frank Roberson-Left Guard, Pentard Sandefur-Quarterback,Cleo Dowell-Left Tackle, RaymondPlummer-left half back,Vance Peveto-Right end, Paul Bieberstein-Sub,
John Beshara-Right Guard and Maxine Japour-Right Tackle.
Their record was 5 wins, 1 losss, 2 ties. They were the Champs.
(Photo courtesy of Fred Schneider, TJ Class of 66)

The 1919 Port Arthur Yellow Jackets .... This team was the first State wide known team. That year they played in the State Championship Game against Greeneville, TX. Greenville 4 ... Port Arthur 0.
(Photo courtesy of Fred Schneider, Class of 1966)

The 1919 Yellow Jackets

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