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The History Behind Our Beloved Conroe High School |
The School Songs |
Please note that this page is still a work in progress. I want to thank Mr. Heathcock for the many hours of research that he has put into the making of this page and I look forward to the rest of the story. Sharon Foote |
Stand for the Gold and White Stand for the Gold and White, Conroe High's alma mater, was written in 1941 by Band Director, Douglas Frye. Mr. Frye taught at Travis Junior High and also at David E. Crockett High School (Conroe High went by two names). The text is set to an old Baptist Hymn "Our Best." For 66 years, this beautiful song has captured the spirit and resilience of a community known for its passion for its children. Throughout its history, this song has been performed with reverence and respect to one of the state's greatest public high school traditions...Conroe High. |
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Stand for the Gold and White Our colors raise Our alma mater's might Lead on Always |
We pledge now joyfully As years go by Honor and Loyalty to CONROE HIGH |
Tiger Boogie! Yes! Hailed as the greatest high school fight song of all time and celebrating America's greatest generation, Tiger Boogie (1948) was an original composition penned by famed band director Ed Cannan right after WWII in an effort to "keep up with the times." Now known as the father of Tiger Boogie, Mr. Cannan based it on the popularity of the "Boogie Woogie" style of music sweeping America in the 1940's and, as they say, the rest is history. Tiger Boogie has gained legendary status as the anthem of Conroe. It continues to evoke great emotion throughout the community of Conroe so much so that it is played at funerals of Conroe faithful and alumni to this day. The Conroe Tiger Band also performed TIGER BOOGIE at famed CHS band director Ed Cannan's funeral in 2003 (along with Stand for the Gold and White and Amazing Grace) for his family and the estimated 1,000 in attendance. In grand style, Mr. Cannan's funeral was held at the Ed Cannan Elementary School in Willis, Texas where he also taught after his tenure at CHS. The Conroe Tiger Band considered it an honor to perform at this great band director's funeral and because of Ed Cannan, Tiger Boogie will live on forever in the hearts of thousands. The Conroe Tiger Band will continue to perserve and uphold its history and status as the legendary Anthem of Conroe. Hail to Old Conroe High Not much is known about the words of "Hail to Old Conroe High." However, it is recorded in the yearbooks of the 1930's and we believe it to be the school's "yell" as there is no written or recorded music reference indicating it as a fight song or school song of some sort which would pre-date Tiger Boogie and Stand for the Gold and White. We feel, by knowing the history of Tiger Boogie, it is still possible it could be the original song for David E. Crockett High (Conroe High's former name). As we continue to research its origins, we feel the collegiate language usage represents the high school culture of the 1930's era and, therefore, continue to embrace it as part of the Conroe High mystique. |
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Hail to Old Conroe High Hail to Old Conroe High Cheer her along the way Onward to victory May she win again today |
We'll give three cheers for Old Conroe High Long may she reign supreme Shout 'til the echoes rign For the glory of our team RAH! RAH! |