About Us
Historical Facts
This campus at 101 East Hackberry originally housed all freshmen students in McAllen and was named Brown Junior High School in honor of Dorothea Brown, a retired McAllen educator. It opened its doors in November 1975 and was under the direction of principal Ramiro Zapata.
Becoming the Second High School
Memorial High School opened its doors in August of 1980 with an enrollment of approximately 1,500 students in 9th, 10th, and 11th grades. In 1981 the school operated with all four high school grades, graduating 435 students on May 23, 1982.
Mustang Facts
Established in 1980
Mascot: Mustangs
Campus Colors: Columbia blue and gold
2200 present enrollment
Motto: Striving for Excellence
ALMA MATER
All Hail to thee Memorial High. Our song of praise to thee we cry. Oh, set our minds on wisdom’s way. United always from this day. Our hearts to thee we will keep true. And faithful to you Gold and Blue!
Mr. Pedro Alvarez, Jr. leads our school and administrative team as the principal. There are four assistant principals, Mr. J. Lozano, Mrs. L. Ramirez, Mr. R. Castillo, and Ms. J. Gonzalez. Ms. Cassandra Rodriguez serves as the dean of instruction.