South Mecklenburg High School
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South Mecklenburg High School (founded 1959) is a public secondary school
located in Charlotte, North Carolina
, and is part of the Charlotte Mecklenburg School District
. It is locally known as "South Meck", or just "South". Its mascot
is the sabre-toothed tiger and the school colors are red, black, and white.
with many more working towards that certification this year - 32 hold advanced degrees and 73% have more than four (4) years of teaching experience (our faculty averages 12 years of teaching experience)
The Theater Department received Best Show and Best Ensemble, and qualified and performed for the state at the NCTC. We also received many honors for our actors and our Theater Director won best director honors!
Excellent ratings in all Orchestra competitions
One individual state champion athlete – in high jump
Four team state qualifiers: Soccer, Wrestling, Track and Swimming – with 25 qualifiers
Five Varsity teams in the top 5 in the conference: men’s track, men’s soccer, volleyball, men’s cross country, and women’s cross country, wrestling tied for third place, and swimming (men’s and women’s BOTH) tied for third
One individual conference champion for wrestling
Six all conference athletes for wrestling, women’s’ basketball, and men’s basketball
Secondary school
Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of schooling, known as secondary education and usually compulsory up to a specified age, takes place...
located in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte is the largest city in the U.S. state of North Carolina and the seat of Mecklenburg County. In 2010, Charlotte's population according to the US Census Bureau was 731,424, making it the 17th largest city in the United States based on population. The Charlotte metropolitan area had a 2009...
, and is part of the Charlotte Mecklenburg School District
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is a local education agency headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina and is the public school system for Mecklenburg County. With over 133,600 students enrolled, it is the second-largest school district in North Carolina and the twentieth-largest in the nation...
. It is locally known as "South Meck", or just "South". Its mascot
Mascot
The term mascot – defined as a term for any person, animal, or object thought to bring luck – colloquially includes anything used to represent a group with a common public identity, such as a school, professional sports team, society, military unit, or brand name...
is the sabre-toothed tiger and the school colors are red, black, and white.
Students
South Meck had over $3 million scholarship dollars awarded for the 2008 seniors 2 National Merit Scholars – of the four selected in the South Region our two made it to become Merit Scholarship Recipients- 16 CMS Scholars
- 26 North Carolina State Scholars
- 1 Governor’s School Candidate
- 1 Teaching Fellow
Faculty
Several South Meck teachers and counselors hold National Board Certification –with many more working towards that certification this year - 32 hold advanced degrees and 73% have more than four (4) years of teaching experience (our faculty averages 12 years of teaching experience)
Other
- One of seven (7) CMS High Schools exceeding state and national SAT scores
- Academic gains on 100% of EOC tests over last year by up to 15.8%
- VOCATS average composite score 82.2% passed
- 98.5% of the 2008 graduates earned a college prep diploma
- 24.9% added college tech prep to college prep
- 5 National Merit Commended Students
- SOMECKA placed 3rd Place overall state-wide
- Received Scholastic Press Association ALL CAROLINA award
- Received a Gold Medal and four (4) All Columbian honors from the 1st place Columbia Scholastic Press Association - a NATIONAL ranking
- The Band’s Symphonic and Wind Ensembles receive ratings.
- The Choral department received superior ratings at state competitions:
- Three Students went to Mars Hill
- Three choirs received superiors
- Chamber singers performed for the second year at the LongView
- Estates and for the 15th year at the Biltmore Estate
The Theater Department received Best Show and Best Ensemble, and qualified and performed for the state at the NCTC. We also received many honors for our actors and our Theater Director won best director honors!
Excellent ratings in all Orchestra competitions
One individual state champion athlete – in high jump
Four team state qualifiers: Soccer, Wrestling, Track and Swimming – with 25 qualifiers
Five Varsity teams in the top 5 in the conference: men’s track, men’s soccer, volleyball, men’s cross country, and women’s cross country, wrestling tied for third place, and swimming (men’s and women’s BOTH) tied for third
One individual conference champion for wrestling
Six all conference athletes for wrestling, women’s’ basketball, and men’s basketball
Notable alumni
- Ricky BerensRicky BerensRichard Berens is an American Olympic swimmer.-Career:At the 2007 Pan American Games, Berens won a gold medal in the 4x100 m medley, and silver medals in both the 4x100 m freestyle and 4x200 m freestyle relays.At the 2008 Summer Olympics, Berens won the gold medal in the men's 4x200 m freestyle...
member of the 2008 US Olympic Swim Team, World record holding Gold medal 4x200 Relay team - Joy CheekJoy CheekJoy Cheek is a professional basketball player in the WNBA most recently for the Washington Mystics. She played college basketball at Duke University.-References:*...
, professional basketball player - Stu ColeStu ColeStewart Bryan Cole is a former Major League Baseball player. Cole played for the Kansas City Royals in the 1991 season. In nine games, Cole had one hit in seven at-bats, with two walks...
Retired major league baseballMajor League BaseballMajor League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
player, played with the Kansas City RoyalsKansas City RoyalsThe Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...
in the 1990s
- Walter DavisWalter Davis (basketball)Walter Paul Davis is a retired American basketball player. A 6'6" forward/guard, Davis spent 15 years in the National Basketball Association, spending the bulk of those years with the Phoenix Suns...
retired NBA player and member of the 1976 Olympic Basketball Team - Enya Flack Hollywood Actress
- Anthony Hamilton (musician)Anthony Hamilton (musician)Anthony Hamilton is an American R&B, and soul singer-songwriter, and record producer who rose to fame with his platinum-selling second studio album Comin' from Where I'm From , which featured the singles "Comin' from Where I'm From" and "Charlene."-Life and career:Hamilton was born in Charlotte,...
- Bobby Jones retired NBA Player and member of the 1972 Olympic basketball team
- Roman PhiferRoman PhiferRoman Zubinsky Phifer is a former American football linebacker of the National Football League. He is currently the assistant linebackers coach for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. Phifer's documentary film Blood Equity was released in November, 2009.Phifer played for the New...
retired NFL linebacker, member of three Super Bowl championship teams
See also
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg SchoolsCharlotte-Mecklenburg SchoolsCharlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is a local education agency headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina and is the public school system for Mecklenburg County. With over 133,600 students enrolled, it is the second-largest school district in North Carolina and the twentieth-largest in the nation...
- Myers Park High SchoolMyers Park High SchoolMyers Park High School is a secondary school in Charlotte, North Carolina.-History:The school opened its doors in 1951 and has a rich sense of history and a legacy of academic success.-Facilities:...
- Mecklenburg County, North CarolinaMecklenburg County, North Carolina-Air:The county's primary commercial aviation airport is Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte.- Intercity rail :With twenty-five freight trains a day, Mecklenburg is a freight railroad transportation center, largely due to its place on the NS main line between Washington and Atlanta...
- List of High Schools in North Carolina