Apr 28 Program

In 1995, revisions of the Texas Education Code established charter schools. The Hughen Center applied to the Texas Education Agency for a charter. The State Board of Education approved the request for a charter in November 2008.  Bob Hope School will open the charter academy for the 2010-2011 school year. This will also rejuvenate the Bob Hope High School, named for long time Hughen Center benefactor and entertainment legend, Bob Hope. In anticipation of this charter academy, the Hughen Center is currently renovating the Bob Hope building on campus. If you would like more information, please contact the Hughen Center or make a donation today to assist in renovations.

The Fraternal Order of Eagles has been a big supporter of Hughen Center, and in 1978 assisted with a telethon that brought in $1 million to build Bob Hope High School on the campus. The event was featured on the cover of the May, 1979 issue of The Eagle Magazine, showing Bob Hope, then-Grand Secretary Doc Dunlap and Hughen student. Gabriel Najera.  Mr. Najera now serves on the Hughen Center Board of Directors. from www.hughencenter.org