Spartanburg High School

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Spartanburg High School
Address
2250 East Main Street

Spartanburg, South Carolina
29307

United States
Coordinates34°57′22″N 81°53′52″W / 34.95621°N 81.89770°W / 34.95621; -81.89770Coordinates: 34°57′22″N 81°53′52″W / 34.95621°N 81.89770°W / 34.95621; -81.89770
Information
TypePublic secondary
MottoSapientia, Vires, et Pax
(Wisdom, Strength, and Peace)
PrincipalVance Jones
Staff121.20 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12
GenderCo-educational
Enrollment1,996 (2017–18)[1]
Student to teacher ratio16.47[1]
Campus typeSenior High School
Color(s)Navy blue and metallic gold
MascotViking
NewspaperNorse News
Websitewww.spartanburg7.org/Domain/20

Spartanburg High School is the public high school in Spartanburg, South Carolina.[2] It is part of Spartanburg County School District No. 7.

The current principal is Vance Jones, a former assistant principal at the school.

The district includes most of Spartanburg, as well as Ben Avon, Drayton, Whitney, most of Camp Croft, and portions of Arkwright, Hilltop, and Saxon.[3]

History[]

Spartanburg High School began in 1897 when the Board of Trustees had erected the building known as the Converse Street High School. The faculty numbered 10 and the student body was less than 200.

In 1921 the Dean Street wing was added and the school was renamed in honor of Dr. Frank Evans, superintendent, and from 1922 to 1959, the high school was housed in the Frank Evans High School building on Dean Street. The building became a junior high school in 1959 when the new Spartanburg High School was built in its current location.[4][5]

The school's football team until 1970 were known as Crimson Tide, and their colors were red and white.[6] The basketball team prior to 1970 were known as the Red Birds.[7]

In 1970, integration of public schools was forced by the federal courts, and Carver High School, the city's black high school, closed and was merged with Spartanburg High School,[8] which chose a new team name, the Vikings, and new colors, blue and gold.[6] The Carver campus was changed to a junior high school.[9][8] A construction program at Spartanburg High School was begun immediately, and in the fall of 1974 D-wing was completed, adding 41 new classrooms, a new library-media center, and a new student center. In addition to D-wing, the A, B, and C wings were completely renovated and air-conditioned.

Since 1996, the campus has undergone many needed renovations. The athletic department facilities were remodeled and expanded to accommodate a growing program. E-wing houses facilities for JROTC, state-of-the-art information technology equipment classrooms, acoustically designed practice rooms, rehearsal rooms for chorus and orchestra, and a space for the band. An enclosed hallway links E-wing with the front lobby. Renovations were completed in 1999 for the science department A-wing, a new front entrance with an atrium, and a reconfigured front parking lot. In the fall of 2005, a state-of-the-art weight room and multi-purpose room was completed in the athletic department.

The New Spartanburg High School[]

In 2016, the residents of District 7 endorsed a bond measure to fulfill a number of projects designed to bring about significant advances for our school system. Among those was construction of the new Spartanburg High School at 2250 East Main Street, the former site of the Lan-Yair Country Club.

Constructed for a capacity of 2,500 students, the 189-acre site includes a 1,000-seat Fine Arts Center, a comprehensive athletic complex, a 7,500-seat athletic stadium, and a 2,500-seat arena.

Fine arts, health and wellness, student activity and athletic facilities support performances and athletic events.

An outdoor environmental classroom, designed with input and guidance from students, faculty, a renowned naturalist, and community partners was incorporated into the campus design along with walking trails, ponds, functional courtyards, and plazas.

The new Spartanburg High School is the ninth high school nationwide – and the only in South Carolina – to achieve Two Green Globes. This certification is awarded by the Green Building Initiative.[citation needed]

Notable alumni[]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "Spartanburg High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  2. ^ "Zoning Map" (PDF). City of Spartanburg. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
    Compare to the address: 2250 E Main Street Spartanburg, South Carolina - Despite an outdated Google Maps view, the school is in the city limits.
  3. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Spartanburg County, SC" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
  4. ^ Jill H. Rodgers (May 2012). "Frank Evans High School" (PDF). National Register of Historic Places - Nomination and Inventory. Retrieved 2014-07-01.
  5. ^ "Frank Evans High School, Spartanburg County (142 S. Dean St., Spartanburg)". National Register Properties in South Carolina. South Carolina Department of Archives and History. Retrieved 2014-07-01.
  6. ^ a b "Second set of Tolbert twins continues family legacy at SHS".
  7. ^ "Reunited Class of '47 relishes good old days".
  8. ^ a b "Carver High School celebrates 80 years of history". 7 July 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2019.
  9. ^ "The Early Years". Retrieved 22 January 2019.
  10. ^ "Byerley appointed Vice Dean for Education". Vital Signs. UNC Health Care News. 2013-09-12. Retrieved 2015-04-13.
  11. ^ "Stephen Davis". databaseFootball.com. Archived from the original on October 22, 2012. Retrieved November 10, 2012.
  12. ^ "Art Fowler Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved November 10, 2012.
  13. ^ "Steve Fuller". databaseFootball.com. Archived from the original on October 20, 2012. Retrieved November 10, 2012.
  14. ^ "U.S. Congressman Trey Gowdy". Retrieved March 27, 2013.
  15. ^ "Anthony Simmons". databaseFootball.com. Archived from the original on October 23, 2012. Retrieved November 10, 2012.
  16. ^ "William Childs Westmoreland Papers". Retrieved March 27, 2013.
  17. ^ 1989 Topps baseball card # 716

External links[]

Retrieved from ""