Myers Park High School Explained

Myers Park High School
Motto:Make The Park Your Own
Location:2400 Colony Road
Zipcode:28209
Country:United States
Coordinates:35.1724°N -80.8318°W
Ceeb:340680
Teaching Staff:179.02 [1]
Principal:Robert Folk
Grades:9 - 12
Enrollment:3,684 (2020–21)[2]
Ratio:19.90
Campus Type:Large campus
Nickname:Mustangs
Athletics Conference:Southwestern NCHSAA Division 4A
Colors:Kelly green, white, and black
Newspaper:The Hoofprint
Pushpin Map:North Carolina#USA

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.[3]

Athletics

Myers Park High is a part of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) and is classified as a 4A school.[4] 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.[5] 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.[6] [7] [8]

Notable alumni

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Myers Park High. National Center for Education Statistics. July 6, 2021.
  2. Web site: A Profile of the Class of 2020 - Myers Park High School . Myers Park High School . 15 September 2022.
  3. https://www.cmsk12.org/domain/930 About Our School
  4. Web site: NCHSAA Member Schools . NCHSAA . 27 June 2022.
  5. Web site: Mendis . Tanya . 'I do not feel safe at Myers Park' Dozens of students demand accountability, claiming school leaders covered up sexual assaults . WCNC Charlotte . 27 June 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220615074132/https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/education/myers-park-students-demand-accountability-sexual-assaults/275-3a165017-b758-41a6-9de9-5d8ba61c9a8c . 15 June 2022 . 29 June 2021.
  6. Web site: Lee . Hank . 13 Oct 2021 . Myers Park principal reassigned after claims of sex assault cover-ups . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220627011544/https://www.khou.com/article/news/education/myers-park-high-school-principal-reassigned-amid-claims-of-sex-assault-mishandling/275-1cfe7b52-95d6-433a-9c56-4b09e5875eb2 . 27 June 2022 . 27 June 2022 . KHOU*11.
  7. Web site: WSOCTV.com News Staff . 14 Oct 2021 . Suspended Myers Park HS principal to take on different role within CMS . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220617113432/https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/suspended-myers-park-hs-principal-will-return-cms-different-role/AUWBEC7TZRHJTLYDQ4R7X2OBUE/ . 17 June 2022 . 27 June 2022 . WSOC-TV 9.
  8. Web site: VICE News . 24 June 2022 . These Students Say Their School District Ignored Rape Allegations #shorts - YouTube . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220627011916/https://www.youtube.com/shorts/F5VSyyZJILo . 27 June 2022 . 27 June 2022 . YouTube.
  9. 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.
  10. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/ArriRi00.htm Rick Arrington Stats
  11. http://nywintercon.com/topics/ben-browder New York Winter Con | Ben Browder
  12. https://ecelebrityfacts.com/heather-childers Heather Childers Bio
  13. Henderson, Bruce. (Dec 22, 2019). The Army general who led the invasion of Grenada has died.Task & Purpose. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  14. https://uncwsports.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/phillip-goodrum/6414 Phillip Goodrum - Men's Soocer - UNC Wilmington
  15. Web site: Janes . Théoden . Here’s how this Charlotte native landed a job as a cast member on 'Saturday Night Live' . The Charlotte Observer . 15 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210206012132/https://www.charlotteobserver.com/entertainment/tv/article248771075.html . 6 February 2021 . 27 January 2021.
  16. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/entertainment/article230117019.html Myers Park graduate in new movie "Long Shot"
  17. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RichMi21.htm Mike Richey Stats
  18. http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/profile.asp?ID=6769 Jake Robbins Profile
  19. Grau, Jane. (September 10, 2003). Home Is Where The Art Is | Creative Loafing Charlotte. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
  20. http://southerntennispatronsfoundation.com/2015/12/11/john-sadri-north-carolina-2015/ John Sadri Tennis
  21. http://ncsoccerhalloffame.com/tony-suarez/ Tony Suarez
  22. http://jmusports.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/kevin-trapp/2392 Kevin Trapp - Men's Soccer - James Madison University
  23. https://charlotte49ers.com/sports/baseball/roster/coaches/robert-woodard/846 Robert Woodard - Baseball Coach - Charlotte Athletics

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