Harding University High School

Harding University High School is located at 2001 Alleghany Street, in Charlotte, North Carolina. It was established as a Math, Science, and Technology school in 1992, and added an International Baccalaureate to its program in 1995.

Harding University High School
Address
Harding University High School
2001 Alleghany Street

Charlotte, Mecklenburg County
,
North Carolina
28208

United States
Coordinates35.2361689°N 80.9036277°W / 35.2361689; -80.9036277
Information
Former names
  • Harry P. Harding High School (1935–1961)
  • Harding University High School (1961–Present)
TypePublic
MottoWhere Every Student Matters
Established1935 (1935)
CEEB code340670
PrincipalEric Ward
Staff107.82 (FTE)[1]
Number of students1,635 (2017–18)[1]
Student to teacher ratio15.16[1]
Color(s)Maroon and Gold
        
Team nameRams
RivalsPhillip O. Berry, West Mecklenburg, West Charlotte
WebsiteSchool Website

Named after former superintendent Harry Patrick Harding, the school opened in the fall of 1935 under the name Harry P. Harding High School. It would remain as that name until the school moved to its current location on Alleghany Street in 1961.[2]

The motto of the school has changed several times. It is currently: "Where Every Student Matters."

Mission

The mission of the high school is to provide a rigorous academic study to prepare students beyond high school with real world experiences. It wants to prepare students to be active leaders, scholars, researchers, etc.[3]

Band of Gold

The Harding University High School Band of Gold, led by director Anthony Jones, made national coverage in January 2009 for their invitation to the 56th Inaugural Parade of President Barack Obama.[4] Harding's was the only band chosen from North Carolina to march in the parade. The 110 person marching band made headlines for the fifty thousand dollars needed to travel to Washington, but were initially unable to raise the funds. Supporters across North Carolina made contributions to the band including Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith, who donated $25,000.[5] Anthony S. Jones ended his twenty-year tenure as Director of Bands in 2015, moving on to serve as Director of Bands at Livingstone College.

The Dorothy Counts Controversy

Dorothy Counts was the first black student admitted to the Harry P. Harding High School in 1957. She was one of the four black students enrolled at various all-white schools in the district for the first time in American history. After four days of massive harassment that threatened her safety, her parents forced her to withdraw from the school.[6][7][8]

Notable alumni

References
  1. "Harding University High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 1, 2019.
  2. Harding High School Collection Inventory, 1920s-2006. Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
  3. "Harding University High School mission". schools.cms. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-01-27. Retrieved 2009-02-13.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. http://www.charlotteobserver.com/panthers/story/469930.html%5B%5D
  6. North Carolina History Project - Dorothy Counts
  7. The Civil Rights Revolution In Mecklenburg County by Dr. Dan L. Morrill - "It's up to you to keep her out," shouted Mrs. Warlick
  8. People threw rocks and screamed at her "Go back where you came from" Archived 2012-08-03 at Archive.today
  9. "Roy Hord Statistics". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
  10. "Dickie Noles Statistics". The Baseball Cube. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
  11. William A. "Pug" Pearman Biography. Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved Dec 24, 2019.
  12. "Bobby Thompson Statistics". The Baseball Cube. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
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