)]. The second phase of Willowridge High School was completed in summer 1992 and dedicated on September 23, 1992 [(Opened fall 1992 )]. During the expansion, the Ronald McNair Auditorium was dedicated in memoriam (the middle school next to Willowridge was named after Christa McAuliffe). In 2017 the school temporarily closed due to a mold contamination. Campus Circa 2018 Jay Shells, a New York City graphic designer, installed a sign referring to a Z-Ro rap song which talks about the school at the school entrance. The sign was made as a dedication to Houston rap culture. Feeder patterns The following elementary schools feed into Willowridge: Briargate Ridgegate Ridgemont Blue Ridge The following middle schools feed into Willowridge: McAuliffe Notable alumni Allen Aldridge - Former NFL Football Player for the Denver Broncos. (Class of 1990) Charles Arbuckle - Former NFL Football Player for the Indianapolis Colts. (Class of 1986) O.J. Brigance - Former NFL Football Player Baltimore Ravens and current director of player development; also founder of the Brigance Brigade. Recipient of the 2012 Distinguished Alumni Award from Rice University. (Class of 1987) Eric England - Former NFL football player and current player for the Toronto Argonauts in the CFL. (Class of 1990) Daniel Ewing - Former NBA Basketball Player for the Los Angeles Clippers, now player for Maccabi Ashdod of the Israeli Premier League. (Class of 2001) T. J. Ford - Former NBA Basketball Player for the San Antonio Spurs. (Class of 2001) Selwyn Jones - Former NFL defensive back for the Seattle Seahawks and Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos in 1998. Won championship with high school teammate Allen Aldridge. (Class of 1988). Albert Johnson III - Former NFL & CFL football player for Winnipeg Blue Bombers & Miami Dolphins Brad Terrence Jordan - Houston rapper also known as Scarface. (Attended) Ivan McFarlin - Former NBA basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers. (Class of 2000) Manny Ramirez - Current offensive lineman for the Denver Broncos. (Class of 2002) Di Reed - Member of early 1990s R&B Soul Group, Jade. Ansu Sesay - Former NBA Basketball player for the Seattle SuperSonics, and Golden State Warriors. (Class of 1994) Thurman Thomas - Former NFL Running Back for the Buffalo Bills. Elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2007 and into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2008. (Class of 1984) Isaiah Washington - Actor mostly known for his roles