Draft:High School of Charleston
| Submission rejected on 9 November 2023 by Qcne (talk). This topic is not sufficiently notable for inclusion in Wikipedia. Rejected by Qcne 6 months ago. Last edited by Graeme Bartlett 13 days ago. |  |
| Submission declined on 7 May 2022 by Dege31 (talk).Dege31 2 years ago. |  |
| Submission declined on 8 August 2021 by DoubleGrazing (talk). This draft's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article. In summary, the draft needs multiple published sources that are: Declined by DoubleGrazing 2 years ago.
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| Submission declined on 24 July 2021 by Tamingimpala (talk). This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article—that is, they do not show significant coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in published, reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject (see the guidelines on the notability of music-related topics). Before any resubmission, additional references meeting these criteria should be added (see technical help and learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue). If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia. Declined by Tamingimpala 2 years ago. | |
| Submission declined on 9 July 2021 by Qwerfjkl (talk). This draft's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article. In summary, the draft needs multiple published sources that are: Declined by Qwerfjkl 2 years ago.
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Comment: Sorry, not convinced by the arguments that this is notable. The sources certainly don't show notability under WP:NSCHOOL. Qcne (talk) 19:25, 9 November 2023 (UTC)
- Comment: Why is any school notable then? Geraldine Aino (talk) 18:16, 25 October 2022 (UTC)
- Comment: I don't see anything suggesting notability per WP:GNG. Being housed in an historic building or associated with important people does not make any organisation notable. Please point specifically to the policy, and the supporting evidence, that makes this notable. DoubleGrazing (talk) 20:40, 8 August 2021 (UTC)
- Comment: not clear why this school is notable? Theroadislong (talk) 10:48, 9 July 2021 (UTC)
- Founded in 1839. Extant historic building. Legislature deemed it important and funded it. Notable alumni. Mayor discussed its importance to the city in 1881. City Mayor and alderman served on its board. FloridaArmy (talk) 11:08, 9 July 2021 (UTC)
Clearly notable. Historic. FloridaArmy (talk) 10:08, 7 October 2023 (UTC) High School of Charleston and Charleston High School should link here
The High School of Charleston, also known as Charleston High School, was in Charleston, South Carolina. It was founded in 1839 to serve young men[1] and opened in 1841.[2] The Greek Revival Architecture building was designed by Edward Brickell White.[2] The neighborhood declined after the American Civil War and the school was relocated to George Street in 1881.[2]
The school was deemed essential to Charleston and a board of supervisors was established including the mayor of Charleston, alderman, and board members of the College of Charleston. Public funds were devoted to support it and access granted to select children from Charleston's orphanage.[3]
Charleston mayor William A. Courtenay made a statement about the importance and potential of the school ca. 1881 and referenced Exeter in New Hampshire.[4]
In 1925 the school was merged into Charleston's public school system.[1] The original building was renovated in 1985 and now holds condos.[2][5][6]
Robert Venning Royall (1854 - 1935) taught at the school and became principal. He went on to be mayor of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.[7]
Alumni[edit]
Alumni include judge and state legislator George L. von Kolnitz[8] and librarian Cynthia Hurd. State legislator James Cosgrove (South Carolina) also attended the school.
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Records: City Board of Public School Commissioners, 1812–1935". Charleston County Public Library.
- ^ a b c d "Old Charleston HIgh School | Charleston Walking Tours by Michael Trouche". 21 May 2014.
- ^ "Year Book - Charleston, S. C." News and Cowier Book Presses. July 9, 1910 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Year Book ... City of Charleston, So. Ca". News and Courier Book Presses. February 16, 1881 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Property File - 55 Society Street (High School of Charleston)".
- ^ http://www.charlestonfootprints.com/charleston-blog/old-charleston-high-school/2014/05/21/
- ^ "Influential Icons of East Cooper". Mount Pleasant Magazine. July 3, 2014.
- ^ "Influential Icons of East Cooper - Mount Pleasant Magazine". 3 July 2014.
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