| Harding University High School | |
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| Location | |
| Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, US | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | Failure is not an option (at Vance) |
| Established | 1992 |
| Principal | Alicisa Johnson |
| Staff | 83 teachers |
| Number of students | 938 |
| Color(s) | Maroon and Gold |
| Mascot | Rams |
| Information | 2001 Alleghany Street
Charlotte, NC 28208 (980) 343-6007 |
| Website | http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/hardinguniversityHS/ |
Harry P. Harding University High School was established in 1992 as a Math, Science and Technology school in Charlotte, North Carolina. International Baccalaureate was added to the established program in 1995.
Since March 2000, Harding has repeatedly been on the NewsWeek's Top 100 High Schools in the nation in challenging students to undertake rigorous "Advanced Placement" (AP) and "International Baccalaureate" (IB) classes.[1]
The motto of the school has changed several times. It is currently: "failure is not an option."
Originally organized as "Harry P. Harding High School" in 1935, it remained an all white school until 1957 when the school was integrated and later changed the name to Harding University High School of Math, Science, and Technology.
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The renowned 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.[2] 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 [3]
Dorothy Counts was one of the first black students 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.[4][5][6]
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