South Mecklenburg High School
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| South Mecklenburg High School | |
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8900 Park Road , | |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 1959 |
| School district | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |
| Principal | Dr. Maureen Furr |
| Enrollment | 3,300+ |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Red Black and White |
| Mascot | Sabre and Sabertooth Cat |
| Nickname | "South" |
| Rival | Charlotte Catholic High School |
| Website | schools |
South Mecklenburg High School (founded 1959) is a public secondary school located in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is part of the Charlotte Mecklenburg School District. Locally it is known as "South Meck", or just "South". Its mascot is the Sabre and the school colors are red, black, and white. It is currently accredited as the largest high school in North Carolina.
Faculty
Several South Meck teachers and counselors hold National Board Certification, with many more working towards certification. The faculty teacher pages can be found on South Meck High School's web page.
Academic programs and services
Listed below are the Academic Programs and Services that South Mecklenburg High School provides:
- Advanced Placement
- Advanced Studies & Talent Development
- Arts Education
- ASEP
- AVID
- Career and Technical Education
- Child Nutrition Services
- Co-Curricular Activities
- Driver's Education
- English Language Learner Services
- Enhancing Education Through Technology EETT
- Exceptional Children
- Extended Learning Programs
- Gifted
- Graduation Project
- Graphic Production Center
- Horizons
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
- International Center
- JROTC
- Literacy
- Magnet Programs
- Parent University
- Pre-Kindergarten
- School Counseling Services
- School Psychology Services
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
- Student Assistance
- Student Discipline and Behavior Support
- Student Services
- Talent Development & Advanced Studies
- Title I
- Transportation
Athletics
The South Mecklenburg Sabre's are affiliated with the NCHSAA and compete in the 4A division, which is North Carolina's highest classification. Currently South Meck is in the So. Meck 8 4A League conference. Throughout the years South Meck has produced many State Championship teams, as well as Individual State Champion athletes. Below are sports that South Meck has to offer for its students.
- Football
- Cross Country
- Cheerleading
- Men's/Women's Soccer
- Men's/Women's Swimming & Diving
- Men's/Women's Basketball
- Men's/Women's Tennis
- Men's/Women's Track & Field Indoor and Outdoor
- Men's/Women's Golf
- Men's/Women's Lacrosse
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Baseball
- Softball
- Rugby
Notable alumni
- Ricky Berens, member of the 2008 US Olympic swim team, World record holding Gold medal 4x200 relay team
- Joy Cheek, professional basketball player
- Stu Cole, retired major league baseball player, played with the Kansas City Royals in the 1990s
- Walter Davis, retired NBA player and member of the 1976 Olympic basketball team, coached by David G. Price
- Bobby Jones, retired NBA player and member of the 1972 Olympic basketball team, coached by David G. Price
- David Mims, professional American football player
- Roman Phifer, retired NFL linebacker, member of three Super Bowl championship teams
- Patrick D. Cannon, former Mayor of Charlotte (who was found guilty of corruption charges in 2014 and subsequently sentenced to 44 months in federal prison for accepting bribes)
- Enya Flack, actor, movies (Nutty Professor II: The Klumps) and television (Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Malcolm & Eddie, Ally McBeal, Black Scorpion, Days of Our Lives)
- Anthony Hamilton (musician), Singer, songwriter