George Washington Carver High School (Spartanburg, South Carolina)

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.

George Washington Carver High School
Location
467 South Church St Spartanburg , South Carolina
Information
Former name	Cumming Street Senior High School
Team name	Tigers
Yearbook	The Tiger

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]