South Mecklenburg High School
{{Short description|American public school in North Carolina}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2021}}
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| name = South Mecklenburg High School
| other_name = {{Hlist|South Meck|South}}
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| established = {{start date and age|1959|p=1}}
| type = Public
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| ceeb = 343103
| principal = Marc Angerer
| enrollment_as_of = 2023–2024
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| address = 8900 Park Road
| city = Charlotte
| state = North Carolina
| zipcode = 28210
| country = United States
| coordinates = {{Coord|35.1095898|-80.8600725|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
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| campus = Suburban
| colors = Red, black, white
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| teamname = Sabres
| district = Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
| information =
| website = {{URL|https://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/southmecklenburgHS/Pages/Default.aspx}}
| footnotes =
| rivals = Myers Park High School, Charlotte Catholic High School
| pushpin_map = North Carolina#USA
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South Mecklenburg High School is a public secondary school located in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is part of the Charlotte Mecklenburg School District. Locally it is known as "South Meck" (or simply just "South"). Its mascot is the Sabre and the school colors are red, black, and white. The attendance boundary includes nearby Pineville.{{cite web|url=https://www.pinevillenc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/2021-Zoning-Map-1.pdf|title=Zoning Map|publisher=Pineville|accessdate=2023-02-18}} - [https://www.pinevillenc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Pineville-Zoning-Ordinance-2021-PDF.pdf Zoning districts are defined on page 121/248] - [https://www.pinevillenc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Overlay-District-Map-2017.pdf See overlay districts] - Compare to school district maps.{{cite web|url=https://www.cmsk12.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=10509&dataid=8728&FileName=South%20Mecklenburg%20High%20School.pdf|title=South Mecklenburg High School|publisher=Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools|accessdate=2023-02-18}}
Faculty
Several South Meck teachers and counselors hold National Board Certification, with many more working towards certification.{{Cite web |title=South Mecklenburg High School |url=https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/north-carolina/districts/charlotte-mecklenburg-schools/south-mecklenburg-high-school-14573 |website=U.S. News}} The faculty teacher pages can be found on South Meck High School's web page.
Athletics
The South Mecklenburg Sabres are affiliated with the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) and compete in the 4A classification. South Mecklenburg is currently in the So. Meck 8 4A League conference. South Mecklenburg has had many state championship teams, as well as individual state champion athletes in a variety of sports. Below are sports that South Mecklenburg has to offer for its students:
- Football
- Cross Country
- Cheerleading
- Soccer
- Field Hockey
- Swimming & Diving
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Track & Field
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Baseball
- Softball
- Rugby
Notable alumni
- Ricky Berens, former USA Olympic swim team member and 2x gold medalist in the {{nowrap|4×200 meter}} freestyle{{Cite web |title=Ricky Berens - Men's Swimming and Diving |url=https://texaslonghorns.com/sports/mens-swimming-and-diving/roster/ricky-berens/2466 |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=University of Texas Athletics |language=en}}
- John Brannon, NFL cornerback{{Cite web |date=2020-04-26 |title=John Brannon Signs with Los Angeles Chargers |url=https://catamountsports.com/news/2020/4/26/football-john-brannon-signs-with-los-angeles-chargers.aspx |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=Western Carolina University |language=en}}
- Joy Cheek, WNBA player{{Cite web |title=Joy Cheek - 2009-10 - Women's Basketball |url=https://goduke.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/joy-cheek/2487 |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=Duke University |language=en}}
- Stu Cole, former MLB player with the Kansas City Royals{{Cite web |title=Stu Cole Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/colest01.shtml |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=Baseball-Reference.com |language=en}}
- Carlos Crawford, former MLB player with the Philadelphia Phillies[http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/profile.asp?ID=10292 "Carlos Crawford Statistics."] The Baseball Cube. Retrieved December 1, 2018.
- Walter Davis, 6x NBA All-Star and member of the gold medal-winning 1976 USA men's Olympic basketball team{{Cite web |last=Beal |first=D. J. |date=2024-04-18 |title=Former South Meck Basketball Legend Walter Davis Enters The Hall Of Fame |url=https://www.bahakelsports.com/former-south-meck-basketball-legend-walter-davis-enters-the-hall-of-fame/ |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=Bahakel Sports |language=en-US}}
- Grace Glenn, artistic gymnast(September 4, 2014). [https://www.wbtv.com/story/26451378/local-twins-shine-spotlight-on-gymnastics/ Local twins shine spotlight on gymnastics]. WBTV. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
- Ethel Darline Guest, artist{{Cite book |last=Bontemps |first=Alex |title=Forever Free : Art by African-American Women 1862–1980 |last2=Fonvielle-Bontemps |first2=Jacqueline |last3=Driskell |first3=David C. |publisher=Stephenson Incorporated |year=1980}}
- Anthony Hamilton, singer/songwriter and record producer{{Cite web |title=Anthony Hamilton – North Carolina Music Educators Association |url=https://www.ncmea.net/anthony-hamilton/ |access-date=2025-01-04 |language=en-US}}
- Vani Hari, author, activist and food critique, who blogs as the Food Babe[https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/food-blogger-hopes-to-get-obamas-attention/275-373193149 Food blogger hopes to get Obama's attention]. wcnc.com. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
- Wayne Hearn, professional tennis player[https://www.nchsaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IND-Champs-by-school.pdf MTEN Individual State Champions]. NCHSAA. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
- John Hoogenakker, actor{{Cite news |url=https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article197343589.html |title=South Meck High grad is the king of Super Bowl commercials – The Dilly Dilly King |last=Price |first=Mark |date=January 30, 2018 |website=The Charlotte Observer |access-date=September 28, 2018 |archive-date=September 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180929041142/https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article197343589.html |url-status=live }}
- Bobby Jones, NBA Hall of Famer, 4x NBA All-Star and silver medalist with the 1972 USA men's Olympic basketball team{{Cite web |title=Bobby Jones Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more |url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jonesbo01.html |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=Basketball-Reference.com |language=en}}
- Peter Joseph Jugis, fourth bishop of Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte[https://issuu.com/catholicnewsherald/docs/oct._31__2003 Oct 21, 2003 by Catholic News Herald - issuu]. Catholic News Herald. Retrieved June 9, 2019.
- Lew Massey, professional basketball player[https://charlotte49ers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/lew-massey/316 Lew Massey - Men's Basketball - Charlotte Athletics]. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
- David Mims, former NFL offensive tackle{{Cite web |title=David Mims - 2008 - Football |url=https://vuusports.com/sports/football/roster/david-mims/222 |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=Virginia Union University Athletics |language=en}}
- Bryson Nesbit, college football tight end for the North Carolina Tar Heels{{cite web|url=https://www.fayobserver.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2021/05/28/bryson-nesbit-unc-football-2021-recruiting-tight-end-south-meck/7446915002/|title=2021 4-star tight end recruit Bryson Nesbit joining UNC football soon|work=The Fayetteville Observer|date=May 28, 2021|access-date=July 24, 2023}}
- Kristin Normann, legal scholar and judge in the Supreme Court of Norway
- Roman Phifer, former NFL linebacker and member of three Super Bowl championship teams with the New England Patriots{{Cite web |title=Roman Phifer Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PhifRo20.htm |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}
- Dan Shaver, racecar driver and entrepreneur(January 4, 2007). [https://www.arcaracing.com/articles/1978472-team-owner-driver-dan-shaver-passes Team Owner, Driver Dan Shaver Passes]. ARCA Menards Series. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
- Austin Yearwood, professional soccer player[https://highpointpanthers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5923 Austin Yearwood High Point Men's Soccer]. highpointpanthers.com. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
See also
References
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External links
- {{official website|http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/southmecklenburgHS/}}
{{Char-Meck Schools}}
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Category:Schools in Charlotte, North Carolina
Category:Public high schools in North Carolina
Category:Educational institutions established in 1959
Category:1959 establishments in North Carolina
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