This magnificent animal has been preserved to remind us of the thousands of his kind who once
freely roamed the open Texas grazing lands. Big Spring High School "Steers" breathe deeply of the spirit of strength and freedom of this almost vanished breed.

A "Steer" in our parlance can mean a team member at a sporting event, or any student, any alumnus, or any staff member, depending on the context.  We think we have a unique and wonderful spirit that unites us with one another (of course, maybe every school thinks so).

The steer is a part of our school emblem, incorporated into our Senior rings.  A massive masonry replica is the centerpiece of the school foyer, shown above right.