George Washington Carver High School (Spartanburg, South Carolina)

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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.

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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]

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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. "Local product Hosley dies at the age of 66". January 24, 2014. Retrieved 22 January 2019.

Coordinates: 34°56′15″N81°55′39″W / 34.9374°N 81.9275°W / 34.9374; -81.9275