George Washington Carver High School (Spartanburg, South Carolina)
| George Washington Carver High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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467 South Church St , | |
| Information | |
| Former name | Cumming Street Senior High School |
| Team name | Tigers |
| Yearbook | The Tiger |
George Washington Carver High School was a public high school located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. This historically black school was named for George Washington Carver.
History[edit]
Cumming Street Senior High School opened in 1926. In 1938, a new building was built and it was christened George Washington Carver High School.
In 1964, the school encouraged its graduates to integrate Wofford College in Spartanburg, and a student, Albert Gray, succeeded in becoming the first black student at Wofford.[1]
In 1970, integration of public schools was forced by the federal courts. Carver merged with Spartanburg High School, which chose a new mascot and new colors. The Carver campus was changed to a junior high school.[2][3]
Notable alumni[edit]
- Ralph Coleman, former National Football League player[4]
- Tim Hosley, former Major League Baseball player[5]
- Kitty Black Perkins, former Chief Designer of Fashions and Doll Concepts for Mattel's Barbie line[6]
- Howie Williams, former National Football League player[7]
References[edit]
- ^ "Desegregation at Wofford – Part 3". February 19, 2008. Retrieved 22 January 2019.
- ^ "The Early Years". Retrieved 22 January 2019.
- ^ "Carver High School celebrates 80 years of history". 7 July 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2019.
- ^ "Ralph Coleman Stats". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
- ^ "Local product Hosley dies at the age of 66". January 24, 2014. Retrieved 22 January 2019.
- ^ "Meet the South Carolina woman who designed Mattel's first black Barbie". greenvilleonline.com. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
- ^ "Howie Williams Stats". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved November 10, 2022.