George Washington Carver High School (Spartanburg, South Carolina)

George Washington Carver High School
Address
467 South Church St Spartanburg , South Carolina
Information
Former name	Cumming Street Senior High School
Team name	Tigers
Yearbook	The Tiger

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.

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 alumni

• Ralph Coleman, former National Football League player[4]
• Tim Hosley, former Major League Baseball player[5]
• Kitty Black Perkins, former Chief Designer of Fashions and Doll Concepts for Mattel's Barbie line[6]
• Howie Williams, former National Football League player[7]

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. "Ralph Coleman Stats". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
5. "Local product Hosley dies at the age of 66". January 24, 2014. Retrieved 22 January 2019.
6. "Meet the South Carolina woman who designed Mattel's first black Barbie". greenvilleonline.com. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
7. "Howie Williams Stats". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved November 10, 2022.

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