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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: Previous reviewers' comments remain unaddressed Dege31 (talk) 11:50, 7 May 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. The 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 closed in 1982, reopened as a Middle School, and closed again in 1985.[3] It was sold and has been converted to apartments.

The school was deemed essential to Charleston and a board of supervisors was established including the mayor of Charleston, an 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.[4]

Charleston mayor William A. Courtenay made a statement about the importance and potential of the school ca. 1881 and referenced Exeter in New Hampshire.[5]

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][6][7]

Robert Venning Royall (1854 - 1935) taught at the school and became principal. He went on to be mayor of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.[8]

Alumni

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Records: City Board of Public School Commissioners, 1812–1935". Charleston County Public Library.
  2. ^ a b c d "Old Charleston HIgh School | Charleston Walking Tours by Michael Trouche". 21 May 2014.
  3. ^ "MUSC Breaks Ground for New College Building". depthtml.musc.edu.
  4. ^ "Year Book - Charleston, S. C." News and Cowier Book Presses. July 9, 1910 – via Google Books.
  5. ^ "Year Book ... City of Charleston, So. Ca". News and Courier Book Presses. February 16, 1881 – via Google Books.
  6. ^ "Property File - 55 Society Street (High School of Charleston) | Historic Charleston Foundation". charleston.pastperfectonline.com.
  7. ^ "Old Charleston HIgh School | Charleston Walking Tours by Michael TroucheCharleston Walking Tours by Michael Trouche". 21 May 2014.
  8. ^ "Influential Icons of East Cooper". Mount Pleasant Magazine. July 3, 2014.
  9. ^ "Influential Icons of East Cooper - Mount Pleasant Magazine". 3 July 2014.
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