West Mecklenburg High School Explained

West Mecklenburg High School, colloquially known as West Meck, is a high school located in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System and was opened in 1951. The sports teams are known as the Hawks. Besides providing the standard state-mandated high school curriculum, the school also hosts several programs designed for advanced study, including the Academy for Medical Science, the Academy for Tourism and Travel, and Academy of International Languages.

History

Upon opening in 1951, the school's original mascot was known as the West Meck Indian. The yearbook corresponded to the theme by being known as The Tomahawk. West Mecklenburg's mascot has since been changed to the Hawks.^[2]

Athletics

Sport teams at West Mecklenburg High School include:^[3]

• Football
• Cheerleading
• Soccer
• Volleyball
• Cross country
• Golf
• Tennis
• Basketball
• Track and field
• Swimming
• Wrestling
• Baseball
• Softball

Notable alumni

• Dyami Brown, NFL wide receiver^[4]
• Delmar Glaze, NFL offensive tackle^[5]
• Tommy Helms, former MLB player and manager, 2x All-Star with the Cincinnati Reds, member of the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame^[6]
• Jason Latour, comic book artist and writer^[7]
• Jalan McClendon, professional football player^[8]
• Naya Tapper, U.S. Olympic rugby player
• Chad Tracy, MLB third baseman^[9]
• Shaun Wilson, NFL running back^[10]

External links

• West Mecklenburg High School home page

Notes and References

1. Web site: West Mecklenburg High. National Center for Education Statistics. April 28, 2024.
2. https://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/west-mecklenburg-hawks-(charlotte,nc)/home.htm West Mecklenburg (Charlotte, NC)
3. Web site: Teams . West Mecklenburg High School . 13 January 2022.
4. Web site: Wertz Jr. . Langston . West Meck football standout Dyami Brown commits to North Carolina . Charlotte Observer . 11 May 2021.
5. Web site: Delmar Glaze's West Mecklenburg High School Football Stats. MaxPreps.com. December 8, 2023.
6. http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/profile.asp?ID=12645 "Tommy Helms Statistics"
7. https://www.charlottemagazine.com/best-of-the-best-charlotte-personalities/ Best of the Best: Charlotte Personalities
8. Web site: Bible . The NFL Draft . NFL Free Agent HUB Report: Jalan McClendon . Visit NFL Draft on Sports Illustrated, the latest news coverage, with rankings for NFL Draft prospects, College Football, Dynasty and Devy Fantasy Football. . en . 16 May 2021.
9. http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/profile.asp?ID=7268 "Chad Tracy Statistics"
10. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WilsSh01.htm Shaun Wilson Stats