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for grades seven through twelve, and one year of post-secondary study, located in

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. The school opened in 1909 under the auspices of Samuel L. Patterson, the school's namesake and the first elected agricultural commissioner for the state of North Carolina. Patterson was most noted for its successful athletic program during the 2000s, particularly in men's basketball. Citing financial concerns, the school closed its doors in 2009, and the facility was leased to the Caldwell County Schools system in 2012.

Notable former athletes

* Tony Crocker, international basketball player and

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All-Star * Courtney Fortson, professional

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player and

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in 2018 *

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, international basketball player and French League All-Star * Jordan Hill, former 1st round NBA draft pick in 2009, selected by the New York Knicks * Ahmad Ibrahim, played in the

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, played in the LBA, plays in the Israeli Basketball Premier League *

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, played in the

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and EuroLeague *

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, played in the IBSL *

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, WNBA player for the

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, basketball player for Bnei Herzliya of the Israeli Basketball Premier League *

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, professional basketball player *

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, NBA player for the

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References

Schools in Caldwell County, North Carolina Defunct schools in North Carolina Educational institutions established in 1909 Educational institutions disestablished in 2009 1909 establishments in North Carolina {{NorthCarolina-school-stub