George Washington Carver High School (Spartanburg, South Carolina) Explained

George Washington Carver High School
Former Name:	Cumming Street Senior High School
Streetaddress:	467 South Church St
City:	Spartanburg
State:	South Carolina
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

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Notes and References

1. Web site: Desegregation at Wofford – Part 3 . 22 January 2019 . February 19, 2008.
2. Web site: The Early Years . 22 January 2019.
3. News: Carver High School celebrates 80 years of history . 22 January 2019 . 7 July 2018.
4. Web site: Ralph Coleman Stats. pro-football-reference.com. November 10, 2022.
5. News: Local product Hosley dies at the age of 66 . 22 January 2019 . January 24, 2014.
6. Web site: Meet the South Carolina woman who designed Mattel's first black Barbie. greenvilleonline.com. November 10, 2022.
7. Web site: Howie Williams Stats. pro-football-reference.com. November 10, 2022.