Myers Park High School
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2400 Colony Road Charlotte , 28209 United States | |
| Coordinates | 35°10′21″N 80°49′54″W / 35.172371°N 80.831752°WCoordinates: 35°10′21″N 80°49′54″W / 35.172371°N 80.831752°W |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 1951 |
| School district | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |
| CEEB code | 340680 |
| Teaching staff | 179.02 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 3,563 (2019-20)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 19.90[1] |
| Campus type | Large campus[1] |
| Color(s) | Kelly green, white, black |
| Athletics conference | Southwestern NCHSAA Division 4A |
| Nickname | Mustangs |
| Rival | South Mecklenburg High School |
| Newspaper | The Hoofprint |
| Website | schools |
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.[2] Its layout - including two quads, separate buildings, and extensive trails behind the school - pays homage to the community college that originally occupied the location.[citation needed]
On August 6, 2021 principal Mark Bosco was suspended with pay following the school's controversy with handling of student sexual assault cases.[3]
2021 Sexual assault controversy[]
On June 7,2021, an article posted by WBTV revealed the experiences that female students who reported being raped on campus faced from principal Mark Bosco and CMPD officers.[4] The article focused on the cases of Jane Doe and Jill Roe .One of the plaintiffs who filed a lawsuit under the pseudonym Jill Roe, said that Mark Bosco discouraged her from making a fifth formal report of her rape stating that if the accused male student was found innocent, she would be subject to disciplinary action for having sex on campus.[4] Later probes from WBTV, other local news agencies and the public resulted in silence and refusal to comment from the school board and CMS superintendent Earnest Winston.[5] The CMS superintendent said "I don't really comment on legal matters when asked about the article posted by WBTV.[6] In Early comments made by Mark Bosco he said "it was not the school's responsibility to report sexual assaults that occured on campus"[7]. A post was made on the CMS school board facebook page claiming that the original WBTV article was not "fair and accurate" and professed neither the Jane Doe or Jill Roe cases were rapes [6] Both Bosco and his attorney maintained their stance even after his suspension stating that "He is confident he followed applicable CMS policy at all times.[8] Students, parents, and alumni began protesting on campus demanding action be taken by the school board.[9]. Students and alumni also protested and made public comments at the school board meetings demanding the school board take action and sharing their personal accounts of sexual assault and harassment.[10]Participants also demanded that principal Mark Bosco resign after the continued accusations of his direct involvement in the cover-up of rapes on campus.[7]
On August 6, 2021, it was officially announced that principal Mark Bosco was suspended with pay.[3]
Notable alumni[]
- Graham Tillett Allison, Jr., American political scientist and professor at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University[11]
- Rick Arrington, NFL quarterback[12]
- Seth Avett, musician and founding member of the American folk-rock band The Avett Brothers
- Ben Browder, actor, writer, and film director[13]
- Heather Childers, television news anchor[14]
- Jim Crockett, Jr., professional wrestling promoter; ran Jim Crockett Promotions from 1973 to 1988
- Jack B. Farris, United States Army Lieutenant general[15]
- Omar Gaither, NFL linebacker
- Phillip Goodrum, professional soccer player[16]
- Lauren Holt, actress and comedian, current featured player on Saturday Night Live[17]
- Richard Hudson, United States Representative for North Carolina's 8th congressional district
- Anna Kooiman, news anchor and television panelist
- Dan McCready, American entrepreneur and political candidate
- Ravi Patel, actor[18]
- Mike Richey, former NFL offensive lineman[19]
- Jake Robbins, MLB pitcher[20]
- Paul Rousso, contemporary artist[21]
- John Sadri, professional tennis player[22]
- Tony Suarez, professional soccer player[23]
- Kevin Trapp, professional soccer player[24]
- Robert Woodard, college baseball head coach[25]
- Haywoode Workman, former Indiana Pacers guard, current NBA referee
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d "Myers Park High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
- ^ About Our School. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "After Myers Park principal suspended, CMS to create Title IX task force". wcnc.com. Retrieved 2021-09-03.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Ochsner, Nick. "Myers Park HS students reported rape, sexual assault. Nothing happened". https://www.wbtv.com. Retrieved 2021-09-03. External link in
|website=(help) - ^ Ochsner, Nick. "School board members silent on district's failure to collect data on rape, sexual assault". https://www.wbtv.com. Retrieved 2021-09-03. External link in
|website=(help) - ^ Jump up to: a b Ochsner, Nick. "CMS posts, then deletes statement after WBTV's Myers Park investigation. Still won't answer questions". https://www.wbtv.com. Retrieved 2021-09-03. External link in
|website=(help) - ^ Jump up to: a b "Calls For Myers Park High Principal To Resign Ring Out Before CMS Board Meeting". WFAE 90.7 - Charlotte's NPR News Source. 2021-07-14. Retrieved 2021-09-03.
- ^ "Attorney representing suspended Myers Park principal releases statement on his behalf". wcnc.com. Retrieved 2021-09-03.
- ^ "Protestors March On Myers Park High School, Demand Leaders Listen To Rape Victims". WCCB Charlotte's CW. 2021-06-29. Retrieved 2021-09-03.
- ^ "Title IX, Concerns Over Myers Park High School On Plate At CMS Board Meeting". WFAE 90.7 - Charlotte's NPR News Source. 2021-08-10. Retrieved 2021-09-03.
- ^ Martin, D. G. (Apr 12, 2017). An ancient Greek historian, a North Carolina native, and a war with China. The Mint Hill Times. Retrieved Aug 14, 2020.
- ^ Rick Arrington Stats. Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved 2 March 2019.
- ^ New York Winter Con | Ben Browder. nywintercon.com. Retrieved Aug 14, 2020.
- ^ Heather Childers Bio. ecelebrityfacts.com. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
- ^ Henderson, Bruce. (Dec 22, 2019). The Army general who led the invasion of Grenada has died.Task & Purpose. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
- ^ Phillip Goodrum - Men's Soocer - UNC Wilmington. Retrieved Aug 25, 2020.
- ^ https://www.charlotteobserver.com/entertainment/tv/article248771075.html
- ^ Myers Park graduate in new movie "Long Shot". The Charlotte Observer. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
- ^ Mike Richey Stats. Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
- ^ Jake Robbins Profile. The Baseball Cube. Retrieved 2 March 2019.
- ^ Grau, Jane. (September 10, 2003). Home Is Where The Art Is | Creative Loafing Charlotte. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
- ^ John Sadri Tennis. Southern Tennis Foundation. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
- ^ Tony Suarez. North Carolina Soccer Hall of Fame. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
- ^ Kevin Trapp - Men's Soccer - James Madison University. jmusports.com. Retrieved Dec 22, 2019.
- ^ Robert Woodard - Baseball Coach - Charlotte Athletics. charlotte49ers.com. Retrieved June 2, 2020.
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- 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