History
The first phase of Willowridge started in February 1978 and was occupied in September 1979.
Willowridge was the second high school opened in the FBISD.
In the 1980s, the school was known for its successful football program. During the 82-83 season, NFL Hall of Famer Thurman Thomas led the football team to the Texas Class 4A state Championship. This era also produced other NFL players such as O. J. Brigance, and Allen Aldridge.Then after the schools football program went to lose almost all of their games a young potential excited team imerged. Quarterback Reginald Smith, Wide Receiver Twaski Wilson, Runningback Lahvon Collins, and Defensive end Hampton Hawkins inspired the team and took them to their first playoff game since 1992.
From 1999 to 2001, the men's basketball team compiled a 75–1 win-loss record (including a 62-game winning streak) earning a pair of Texas Class 5A state titles.
One of the streets on the WHS campus was named in memory of former principal Edgar Glover, Jr. Glover, who served as principal between November 1982 until his death in April 1993. Coincidentally, an elementary school named in Edgar Glover, Jr's honor opened on August 17, 1994 )].
The second phase of Willowridge High School was completed in summer 1992 and dedicated on September 23, 1992 )]. During the expansion, the Ronald McNair Auditorium was dedicated in memoriam (the middle school next to Willowridge was named after Christa McAuliffe).
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