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.

History

Myers Park High School opened in 1951. The school has a 62-acre campus with 13 buildings.

Athletics

Myers Park High is a part of the

North Carolina High School Athletic Association The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) is the governing organization of high school athletics in North Carolina, United States. The association maintains the official rule books and governs the officiating standards across ...

(NCHSAA) and is classified as a 4A school. Their team name is the "Mustangs" with their school colors being kelly green, white, and black.

Criticism

Multiple students have alleged administrative staff at Myers Park has "disregarded, victim-blamed and ultimately silenced" students who have come forward with allegations of sexual harassment and assault on the Myers Park campus. Mark Bosco, the former principal at Myers Park High School where the alleged sexual assault took place, was suspended with pay and later reassigned to an administrative position within the school district; this move was widely reported and criticized by students and their families.

Notable alumni

* Graham Tillett Allison, Jr., American political scientist and professor at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University *

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quarterback * Seth Avett, musician and founding member of the American folk-rock band The Avett Brothers * Ben Browder, actor, writer, and film director * Heather Childers, television news anchor *

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, professional wrestling promoter; ran Jim Crockett Promotions from 1973 to 1988 *

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, United States Army Lieutenant general *

Omar Gaither Omar Thabiti Gaither (born March 18, 1984) is a former American football linebacker of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He has played for the Philadelphia Ea ...

linebacker * Phillip Goodrum, professional

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player * Lauren Holt, actress and comedian, former Saturday Night Live cast member * Richard Hudson, United States Representative for North Carolina's 8th congressional district * Drake Maye, football quarterback for the UNC Tar Heels * Anna Kooiman, news anchor and television panelist * Dan McCready, American entrepreneur and political candidate * Ravi Patel, actor * Mike Richey, former

offensive lineman *

Jake Robbins Phillip Jacob Robbins (born May 23, 1976) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who ended his career in the Chicago White Sox organization. He appeared in only two major league games in for the Cleveland Indians at the age of 28. The only ru ...

, MLB pitcher *

Paul Rousso Paul Rousso (born 1958) is an American contemporary artist. Born in Charlotte, NC. Rousso's works are described as 21st century Pop Art dealing in ephemera and artifacts of an analog culture that is quickly disappearing into the past. Early ...

, contemporary artist * John Sadri, professional tennis player * Tony Suarez, professional

player *

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, professional

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, college baseball head coachRobert Woodard - Baseball Coach - Charlotte Athletics
''charlotte49ers.com''. Retrieved June 2, 2020. * Haywoode Workman, former

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guard, current

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referee

References

External links

* {{authority control International Baccalaureate schools in North Carolina Public high schools in North Carolina Educational institutions established in 1951 Schools in Charlotte, North Carolina 1951 establishments in North Carolina