George Washington Carver High School (Spartanburg, South Carolina)

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.

George Washington Carver High School
Address
467 South Church St

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Former nameCumming Street Senior High School
Team nameTigers
YearbookThe Tiger

History

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 people

References

  1. "Desegregation at Wofford – Part 3". February 19, 2008. Retrieved 22 January 2019.
  2. "The Early Years". Retrieved 22 January 2019.
  3. "Carver High School celebrates 80 years of history". 7 July 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2019.
  4. "George Washington Carver High School (Spartanburg)". Retrieved 22 January 2019.
  5. "Local product Hosley dies at the age of 66". January 24, 2014. Retrieved 22 January 2019.

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