What's in the name

[Thunder_struck8712]

We have several high schools across the state named after folks. Some after politicians, local leaders/activist, and legends.

But what's in the name? I'm curious to know about many of the schools named after folks and who those folks where if anyone has some history to share.

Add schools with a name not associated with a county or city as well.

 

[Deana_King]

James B Hunt - Wilson - Governor of NC
RJ Reynolds - Winston Salem - Tobacco tycoon

That’s two of the top of my head.

 

[Deana_King]

Not a person but Starmount took its name from Star’s Peak, the little mountain near the school.

 

[Fox2XYHook]

Where did the Forbush name come from?

 

[buzzcoach]

Reagan

 

[Chute Boxe Hero]

Reagan

"Well, Nancy...."

 

[Deana_King]

Where did the Forbush name come from?

There was an early settlers in Yadkin with the Forbush name so I think it may be from them. I’m a history buff and they were located in eastern Yadkin County. There is a small community named Forbush and an elementary named Forbush as well.

 

[Fox2XYHook]

Here’s a few.

T. Wingate Andrewss was superintendent of High Point City Schools from 1882-1937.

Simin G. Atkins was the founder of what is now known as Winston-Salem State University.

Eugene Ashley was a decorated Vietnam veteran and earned the Medal of Honor.

Charles B. Aycock was the 50th Governor of NC.

Douglas Byrd is named for a former superintendent of Cumberland County schools.

David W. Butler was named for a former teacher in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

James B. Dudley was the president of what is now known as NC A&T State University.

Clyde A. Erwin was an educator and a Council of State to the NC Governor.

 

[FHJackets90]

Monroe, the city and school, are named for President James Monroe.

Anson Co., county and school are named for British Royal Navy Officer George Anson.

The Stanly County schools, North, South and West take their name from former U.S. Congressman John Stanly.

 

[thekidd12]

Ok I’ll play.
Randolph County is named after Peyton Randolph the first president of the Continental Congress…
Eastern and Southwestern ergo were technically named for him…

 

[Fox2XYHook]

Davidson County named for General William Davidson, a Revolutionay war hero in the NC militia annd Continental Army originally from Mecklenburg County. Thus the North, South, East, West, and Central Davidson schools.

Guilford County got its name from Francis North, Earl of Guilford and father of the Britain’s Prime Minister. Thus, all the directional schools in Guilford County.

Forsyth originated from Colonel Benjamin Forsyth a soldier during The War of 1812. Thus, the North, West, and East Forsyth names.

Rowan is named after Matthew Rowan who was acting Governor from 1753-1754. Thus the North, South, East, and West Rowan schools. Fun NC fact, Rowan County was once part of Anson County.

 

[Thunder_struck8712]

Found an interesting one

Crest stands for Cleveland Rural Education Stands Together

 

[GreyGod623]

Dalton M. McMichael High School in Rockingham County is named after a local textile company founder and pioneer.

 

[ObserveAndReport]

Murphy is named for Archibald Murphey, who was a state legislator who was an early proponent of public schools. The fact that the town spelled his name wrong is pretty ironic.

 

[Thunder_struck8712]

Murphy is named for Archibald Murphey, who was a state legislator who was an early proponent of public schools. The fact that the town spelled his name wrong is pretty ironic.

Obviously the state had a disdain for public schools then as they begrudgingly named the furthrest western town after the man and then spelled it wrong.

 

[ocdavis31]

Thomasville (the city and the school system) was named for John Thomas, who developed the town around the North Carolina railroad that he helped have built.

 

[POWERATTACK]

Julius Chambers Civil Rights Attorney

 

[smashmouth5]

Found an interesting one

Crest stands for Cleveland Rural Education Stands Together

There was also a Crest high in Boiling Springs before the new Crest high was built. I believe they were the Crest Falcons. Once consolidation happened you had Cleveland Rural Education Stands Together and they were the Chargers.

 

[smashmouth5]

The town of Shelby and school were named after Isaac Shelby, a Revolutionary War hero that fought in the Battle of Kings Mountain.

 

[smashmouth5]

Of course Kings Mountain is named after the battle of Kings Mountain.

 

[smashmouth5]

I believe Burns was named after a board member or educator.

 

[Thunder_struck8712]

Hibriten for the mountain it sits at the foot of.

 

[TD-FridayNight]

Mount Airy was settled in the 1750s and derived its name from a plantation in the vicinity.

 

[Maiden Creek]

Dr. Fred Theopholus Foard served on the Catawba County Board of Education from 1923 to 1931.

 

[Thunder_struck8712]

Dr. Fred Theopholus Foard served on the Catawba County Board of Education from 1923 to 1931.

What a middle name. We really don't use cool names anymore. Have parents naming their kids Orangejello and about 10 generic names.

 

[Chute Boxe Hero]

John A. Holmes is NOT named for the porn star.

 

[thekidd12]

John A. Holmes is NOT named for the porn star.

You sir…
Let’s just say you better have a “special” friend to go get your VHS stash and take care of it…

 

[egijr]

Parkland was originally supposed to be named South Forsyth, but when Kennedy got assassinated the name got changed to Parkland, after Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, Texas where Kennedy was pronounced dead.

 

[SWE'98]

Found an interesting one

Crest stands for Cleveland Rural Education Stands Together

That's why the school name is always capitalized. It's CREST, not Crest.

 

[RexReally]

Hibriten for the mountain it sits at the foot of.

The name of that mountain has an interesting little history itself. It wasn't always Hibriten.

 

[Thunder_struck8712]

The name of that mountain has an interesting little history itself. It wasn't always Hibriten.

Let's hear it

 

[RD28327]

Terry Sanford - NC Governor and US Senator
Purnell Swett - fomer Superintendent of the Public Schools of Robeson County
Athens Drive - school location
Leesville Road - school location
Wilson Hunt -former NC Governor James B. Hunt

 

[FHJackets90]

John A. Holmes is NOT named for the porn star.

I use to have a coworker here in Union County who's a graduate of John A. Holmes High. I'd give him a hard time about being a graduate of a Porn School but to actually think about it that might be a fun school to attend. 😆🤣😂

 

[GreyGod623]

John A. Holmes is NOT named for the porn star.

Prove it!!!

 

[GSO-Triple5]

Word on the street says Greensboro was named for Peter Green, ex guitarist for Fleetwood Mac.

 

[The Deerhunter]

Mitchell county was named after Elisha Mitchell who first proclaimed Mt. Mitchell to be the highest mountain east of the Rockies. Ironically Mt Mitchell is now located in the county of the dreaded green team. I don’t know who’s got it worse, them for being famous because of a Mitchell or us because our namesake is in green team country.

 

[Thunder_struck8712]

Let's talk about Alleghany being in Sparta with Trojans for a mascot