From the beneath the towering oil fields of White Oak to the big apple, former Roughneck pitcher, Scott Copeland, is headed to play for the New York Mets.
A recent study originally published by U.S. News & World Report cited Gilmer, Carlisle, White Oak, Union Grove, Union Hill, Mount Pleasant, Canton, & Jacksonville high schools as some of the best in Texas and the entire country.
White Oak ISD Superintendent Michael Gilbert has confirmed that while the 'Thought of the Day' will continue to be included in morning announcements at White Oak High School, it will no longer include Biblical scripture.
White Oak High School principal Dan Noll has recently come under attack for the use of Biblical scripture during the 'Thought for the Day' portion of his morning announcements.
White Oak High School Student Council members have organized a fundraiser to benefit elementary teacher Dina Morgan. Tonight at 7:00 p.m. high school girls will take the field dressed as football players as the actual football players cheer from the sidelines.