Matthew Vandegrift
What branch of the military did Matthew Vandegrift serve in?
United States Marine Corps
What annual event honors Matthew Vandegrift and his legacy?
Valor Day
What is Vandegrift High School's mascot?
The Viper
What does “Second to None” mean?
Being the best or having no equal.
What sport-related activity was Matthew known for participating in during school?
Extracurricular sports/athletics
What year did Matthew graduate from Leander High School?
1999
On what date is Valor Day held?
April 21
What year did Vandegrift High School open?
2009
Where does the school's “Second to None” connection come from?
It connects to the slogan of Matthew Vandegrift's Marine Corps unit.
What unusual thing did Matthew do with a cat as a child?
He dropped a cat from a second-story window to see if it would land on its feet.
What university did Matthew attend?
Texas A&M University
What do students and staff traditionally do with their pinkies during the school song?
They hold pinkies together.
Who is Vandegrift High School named after?
1st Lt. Matthew Ryan Vandegrift
How many stars appear on the Vandegrift school crest?
Five
What movie inspired Matthew to put an emergency brake on a rolling car?
A James Bond movie.
What did Matthew study in college?
International business
What object do Vandegrift football players touch before games for good luck and to honor Matthew?
Matthew's military saber and scabbard.
What was Matthew's high school class?
Leander High School Class of 1999
Why are there five stars on the crest?
Vandegrift was the fifth high school established in Leander ISD.
How old was Matthew when he passed?
28
What was Matthew's military rank?
First Lieutenant
What award recognizes students who represent the qualities and character associated with Matthew's legacy?
The Second to None Award
What is Vandegrift High School's motto?
Second to None
What does the school's crest represent besides the school itself?
It is modeled after Matthew Vandegrift's military unit patch and connects the school to his legacy
How many days after his 28th birthday did Matthew die?
Four days