In 1959, the Boswell family generously donated 40 acres of land for the construction of a new high school as a tribute to William Edward Boswell II. This heartfelt gift was also a gesture of gratitude to the Saginaw community, which had rallied to help the Boswell family rebuild their home after it was destroyed by fire in the early 1900s. That spirit of neighborly support became part of the school’s foundation.

Boswell High School was completed in 1961. While the original proposal for school colors and mascot suggested red and black with a Bandit mascot, the EMS ISD Board of Education chose instead a symbol that better reflected the community’s pioneering spirit. The school adopted the Pioneer as its mascot and selected gold and white as its official colors—marking the beginning of a tradition of excellence and pride that continues today.