Myers Park High School
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 |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1951 |
| School district | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |
| CEEB code | 340680 |
| Principal | Mark Bosco |
| Teaching staff | 162.59 (on a FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 3,156 (2017–18)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 19.41[1] |
| Campus type | Large campus[1] |
| Color(s) | Kelly green, white, black |
| Athletics conference | Southwestern NCHSAA Division 4A |
| Nickname | Mustangs |
| Rival | South Mecklenburg High School |
| Newspaper | The Hoofprint |
| Website | schools |
History
Myers Park High School opened in 1951. Its distinctive layout - including two quads, many separate buildings, and extensive trails behind the school - pays homage to the community college originally occupied the location.[2]
Notable alumni
- Graham Tillett Allison, Jr., American political scientist and professor at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University[3]
- Rick Arrington, NFL quarterback[4]
- Seth Avett, musician and founding member of the American folk-rock band The Avett Brothers
- Ben Browder, actor, writer, and film director[5]
- Heather Childers, television news anchor[6]
- Jim Crockett, Jr., professional wrestling promoter; ran Jim Crockett Promotions from 1973 to 1988
- Jack B. Farris, United States Army Lieutenant general[7]
- Omar Gaither, NFL linebacker
- Richard Hudson, United States Representative for North Carolina's 8th congressional district
- Anna Kooiman, news anchor and television panelist
- Dan McCready, American entrepreneur and political candidate
- Jake Robbins, MLB pitcher[8]
- John Sadri, professional tennis player[9]
- Tony Suarez, professional soccer player[10]
- Kevin Trapp, professional soccer player[11]
- Robert Woodard, college baseball head coach[12]
- Haywoode Workman, former Indiana Pacers guard, current NBA referee
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References
- "Myers Park High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 1, 2019.
- About Our School. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
- 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.
- Jake Robbins Profile. The Baseball Cube. Retrieved 2 March 2019.
- 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.
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