Damon Dunn (class of 1994) - American politician, minister, and retired football player Trey Hillman (class of 1981) - Major League Baseball manager Walter Fauntleroy (class of 1991) - Film & Television Actor, Tyler Perry's The Oval Lisa Love (class of 1974) - Former athletic director of Arizona State University. Guy Morriss (class of 1969) - Former center/guard (15 seasons) Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots; former head football coach at Baylor University Charles Randolph (class of 1981) - Film and TV writer; Won the Academy Award for the "Big Short" 2015 M. David Rudd (class of 1979) - President, University of Memphis, Internationally known psychologist, Distinguished University Professor of Psychology The Long Tall Texan Award is presented each year at the Sam Houston High School graduation ceremony every spring to the alumni who has positively impacted the SHHS community. Award winners include: 2018: Melynda Brooks Merrifield 2017: Sheila Ivy Young 2016: Claudia Perkins 2015: Eric Salas 2014: Bobby Callas 2013: Billy & Cheryl Stewart 2012: Derrick Kinney 2011: Judy Thomas 2010: Bobby Hunt 2009: Justin Chapa References External links Sam Houston HS website Arlington Independent School District high schools High schools in Arlington, Texas Sam Houston International Baccalaureate schools in Texas 1963 establishments in Texas Educational institutions established in 1963