James Gentry's presence at the high school the past 3 years has helped keep safety and security in check for the campus. A California native, James graduated high school in 1981 and has recently achieved his goal of graduating college in 2018. He served our country in the United States Army for three years before being employed in the Federal Bureau of Prisons for 26 years, retiring with the rank of Lieutenant. He also served in the Orange County Sherriff's Department for two years before coming to Vidor ISD.