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| TRADITIONS | |
| Academics |
 Port Neches-Groves High School has traditionally been recognized
as a strong academic school. The school received exemplary
status in 1998, 1999, 2001 and 2002. |
| Alma Mater |
Port
Neches-Groves High School, High School so dear, Teachers and comrades Change from year to year. We are always pulling, As you all know, For PN-G High School We love just so.
And
when the year is over, |
| Cheerleaders | The award winning Indian cheerleaders help create a game atmosphere that is as exciting as any in the state. |
| Cherokee |
One of the most recognizable fight songs in Texas high school football
is "Cherokee".
Always be
faithful
To purple and
white.
Cheer on with
spirit
And our team
will fight.
Here come the
Indians
Down the trails
of victory
Winning our
conquests
for PN-G!
(YELL) I-N-D-I-A-N-S
scalp 'em Indians scalp 'em!
(YELL) I-N-D-I-A-N-S
scalp 'em Indians scalp 'em!
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| Fans |
PN-G fans are well known for their strong allegiance to the school. Regardless of how far they have to travel,
the communities of Port Neches and Groves and school alumni from
across the state and nation recognize and support the efforts of
the students and faculty. Large crowds have become synonymous with PN-G games. During the high school football playoffs, it's common to see crowds of 20,000 to 30,000 dedicated Indian fans at a game. Record attendances include the all-time Texas high school record and national high school record of 49,953 at Texas Stadium for the 1977 State Championship game against the Plano Wildcats.
The Indians also hold the top high school attendance records for the Houston Astrodome. The 1999 4A State Championship game drew a crowd of 39,000 with 34,000 PN-G fans filling half of the Dome. The remaining top five PN-G crowds in the Dome are 38,570; 35,439; 33,836; and 33,000. PN-G fan loyalty and school spirit is second to none. |
| Indian Band |
 Bonsoir, mes amies. Laiseez les bon temps roulet!The purple and white Port Neches-Groves Indian Band and Indianettes! |
| Indianettes | First organized in 1951, the 60+ members of the Indianettes drill team perform during every halftime. |
| Indian Spirit |
 Perhaps one of the most unique sights in high school sports, the
Indian Spirit has graced the field at PN-G football games with
traditional dance techniques since 1961. Each year, PN-G
students compete for the honor of carrying on this proud
tradition of being the spirit leader. |
| Marching I |
 For 4 decades the 200+ strong Indian Band, twirlers, Indianettes
and Indian Spirit have marched off the field in the traditional
"I" formation while playing the PN-G fight song "Cherokee".
For PN-G Indian fans, no other moment better exemplifies the
great PN-G school pride, spirit and tradition. |
| Nickname | The choice of "Indians" as the PN-G school nickname in 1925 was likely influenced by the rich local history. Port Neches was once the home of the only Indian village in Jefferson County, Texas. As early as 500 AD, Nacazil, Attakapas, Karankawa and other Indian tribes once made their home on a high bluff overlooking the Neches River that later became the town of Port Neches. In 1980, Port Neches-Groves High School was presented the official seal of the Cherokee Nation. |
| The Reservation |
 As an area sports writer aptly stated, "PN-G football is an
event, not a game. Generations of PN-G graduates faithfully pack
Indian Stadium, affectionately known as the Reservation, to
watch the new generation protect the school's ideals." The Reservation celebrated it's 50th anniversary in 2001. A $10.2 million renovation is scheduled to be completed in 2008. |
| Tip Durham |
 Tip
Durham has occupied the
press box above Indian field as the announcer of Indian football
games for
several decades. Mr. Durham is a 1951 PN-G graduate, 1951
class vice president and former all-district center.
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