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 Spartanburg , | |
| Information | |
| Former name | Cumming Street Senior High School |
| Team name | Tigers |
| Yearbook | The 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
- Tim Hosley, professional baseball player[4][5]
References
- "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.
- "George Washington Carver High School (Spartanburg)". Retrieved 22 January 2019.
- "Local product Hosley dies at the age of 66". January 24, 2014. Retrieved 22 January 2019.
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