Myers Park High School is a public high school in Charlotte, North Carolina. It serves grades 9–12, and is a part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district.
| Myers Park High School | |
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| Location | |
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2400 Colony Road 28209 United States | |
| Coordinates | 35°10′21″N 80°49′54″W / 35.172371°N 80.831752°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | Make The Park Your Own |
| Established | 1951 |
| School district | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |
| CEEB code | 340680 |
| Principal | Robert Folk |
| Teaching staff | 169.77 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 3,430 (2023–2024)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 20.20[1] |
| Campus type | Large campus[1] |
| Color(s) | Kelly green, white, and black |
| Athletics conference | Southwestern NCHSAA Division 4A |
| Nickname | Mustangs |
| Rival | South Mecklenburg High School |
| Newspaper | The Hoofprint myersparkhoofprint |
| Website | www |
History
editMyers Park High School opened in 1951. The school has a 62-acre campus with 13 buildings.[2]
Athletics
editMyers Park High is a part of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) and is classified as a 4A school.[3] Their team name is the "Mustangs" with their school colors being kelly green, white, and black.
Criticism
editMultiple students have alleged administrative staff at Myers Park has "disregarded, victim-blamed and ultimately silenced" students who have come forward with allegations of sexual harassment and assault on the Myers Park campus.[4] Mark Bosco, the former principal at Myers Park High School where the alleged sexual assault took place, was suspended with pay and later reassigned to an administrative position within the school district; this move was widely reported and criticized by students and their families.[5][6][7]
Notable alumni
edit- Graham Tillett Allison, Jr. – American political scientist and professor at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University[8]
- Rick Arrington – NFL quarterback[9]
- Seth Avett – musician and founding member of the American folk-rock band The Avett Brothers
- Ben Browder – actor, writer, and film director[10]
- Heather Childers – television news anchor[11]
- Jim Crockett, Jr. – professional wrestling promoter; ran Jim Crockett Promotions from 1973 to 1988
- Jack B. Farris – United States Army Lieutenant general[12]
- Omar Gaither – NFL linebacker
- Phillip Goodrum – professional soccer player[13]
- Lauren Holt – actress and comedian, former Saturday Night Live cast member[14]
- Richard Hudson – United States Representative for North Carolina's 9th congressional district
- Anna Kooiman – news anchor and television panelist
- Drake Maye – NFL quarterback for the New England Patriots
- Dan McCready – American entrepreneur and political candidate
- Ravi Patel – actor[15]
- Mike Richey – former NFL offensive lineman[16]
- Jake Robbins – MLB pitcher[17]
- Paul Rousso – contemporary artist[18]
- John Sadri – professional tennis player[19]
- Tony Suarez – professional soccer player[20]
- Kevin Trapp – professional soccer player[21]
- Robert Woodard – college baseball head coach[22]
- Haywoode Workman – former NBA player, current NBA referee
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Myers Park High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ^ About Our School. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
- ^ "NCHSAA Member Schools". NCHSAA. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
- ^ Mendis, Tanya (June 29, 2021). "'I do not feel safe at Myers Park' Dozens of students demand accountability, claiming school leaders covered up sexual assaults". WCNC Charlotte. Archived from the original on June 15, 2022. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
- ^ Lee, Hank (October 13, 2021). "Myers Park principal reassigned after claims of sex assault cover-ups". KHOU*11. Archived from the original on June 27, 2022. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
- ^ WSOCTV.com News Staff (October 14, 2021). "Suspended Myers Park HS principal to take on different role within CMS". WSOC-TV 9. Archived from the original on June 17, 2022. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
- ^ VICE News (June 24, 2022). "These Students Say Their School District Ignored Rape Allegations #shorts - YouTube". YouTube. Archived from the original on June 27, 2022. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
- ^ Martin, D. G. (Apr 12, 2017). An ancient Greek historian, a North Carolina native, and a war with China. The Mint Hill Times. Retrieved Aug 14, 2020.
- ^ Rick Arrington Stats. Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved 2 March 2019.
- ^ New York Winter Con | Ben Browder. nywintercon.com. Retrieved Aug 14, 2020.
- ^ Heather Childers Bio. ecelebrityfacts.com. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
- ^ Henderson, Bruce. (Dec 22, 2019). The Army general who led the invasion of Grenada has died.Task & Purpose. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
- ^ Phillip Goodrum - Men's Soocer - UNC Wilmington. Retrieved Aug 25, 2020.
- ^ Janes, Théoden (January 27, 2021). "Here's how this Charlotte native landed a job as a cast member on 'Saturday Night Live'". The Charlotte Observer. Archived from the original on February 6, 2021. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
- ^ Myers Park graduate in new movie "Long Shot". The Charlotte Observer. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
- ^ Mike Richey Stats. Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
- ^ Jake Robbins Profile. The Baseball Cube. Retrieved 2 March 2019.
- ^ Grau, Jane. (September 10, 2003). Home Is Where The Art Is | Creative Loafing Charlotte. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
- ^ John Sadri Tennis. Southern Tennis Foundation. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
- ^ Tony Suarez. North Carolina Soccer Hall of Fame. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
- ^ Kevin Trapp - Men's Soccer - James Madison University. jmusports.com. Retrieved Dec 22, 2019.
- ^ Robert Woodard - Baseball Coach - Charlotte Athletics. charlotte49ers.com. Retrieved June 2, 2020.