He served as principal for 15 years, the longest tenure as principal in the school's history. During his final year the Crockett Volunteers became the Crockett Wildcats, as all 6th & 7th graders in Paris were moved to Crockett, and all the 8th graders were moved to Travis. During his last 3 years as principal Crockett won the district championship in U.I.L. academic championships.