Parkland Magnet High School

Parkland Magnet High School is a magnet school in Winston-Salem, North Carolina that offers an International Baccalaureate program and describes itself as a "Center for the Cultural Arts". Parkland was founded in 1965 as Parkland High School.^[2]

Parkland Magnet High School
Address
1600 Brewer Road Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27127 United States
Coordinates	36°03′26″N 80°15′26″W / 36.0571°N 80.2572°W / 36.0571; -80.2572
Information
Other names	Parkland High School (1965–2006)
School type	Public secondary
Founded	1965 (58 years ago) (1965)
School district	Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
Superintendent	Tricia McManus
CEEB code	344444
Principal	Noel Keener
Staff	89.40 (FTE)^[1]
Grades	9–12
Enrollment	1,430 (2019-20)^[1]
Student to teacher ratio	16.00^[1]
Language	English
Color(s)	Red, white, and blue
Mascot	Mustang
Newspaper	The Hitching Post
Yearbook	The Spectatus
Website	wsfcs.k12.nc.us/Domain/1012

The school's campus is located on the south side of Winston-Salem, and is easily accessible from Interstate 40, US Highway 52, and Peters Creek Parkway.

The campus includes a main building, several multi-classroom pod trailers, a practice football field, competition track, baseball and softball fields. The main building houses the school's administrative offices, cafeteria, two gymnasiums, and auditorium as well as 80 classrooms. The football & lacrosse teams plays their home games at Deaton-Thompson stadium located off West Clemmonsville Road which is located approximately 1.4 miles from the school's campus. The soccer teams play their home games at the W-S/FC Soccer Complex on Bolton street, which is approximately 3.2 miles from Parkland's campus.

Academics

Parkland Magnet High School is an accredited International Baccalaureate World School. The IB Diploma Program itself takes place during the 11th and 12th grades, however the foundation necessary for success in the program is laid in 9th and 10th grade courses. The rigorous course of study provides a liberal arts curriculum from a global perspective, university-level work, and required examinations that are developed and marked on an international standard.

In addition to the International Baccalaureate program, Parkland also offers a conventional course load for its students.

Athletics

Parkland Magnet High School competes in a total of 23 men's and women's sports in the Central Piedmont Conference, which is affiliated with the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA). The school's mascot is the Mustang. In Parkland's athletic history, they have been classified as a 3A and 4A school, currently they are in the 4A classification as of 2021–2022.^[3]

Achievements

The following are team state championships the school has earned in its history:^[4]

• 4A Women's Indoor Track & Field – 2014, 2015
• 4A Women's Outdoor Track & Field – 2014, 2015
• 4A Wrestling State Dual Team – 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
• 4A Wrestling State Tournament – 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014
• 3A Men's Basketball – 1999
• 3A Football – 2001
• 3A Women's Outdoor Track & Field – 2019
• 3A Wrestling State Dual Team – 1995, 1996, 2007, 2008, 2009
• 3A Wrestling State Tournament – 1997, 2007, 2008, 2009
• 1A/2A/3A Men's Indoor Track & Field – 2007

State Track & Field Relay State Championships:^[5][6][7]

• 2021 3A Girls Outdoor 4x200 Meter Relay
• 2021 3A Girls Outdoor 4x100 Meter Relay
• 2019 3A Girls Indoor 4x200 Meter Relay
• 2019 3A Girls Outdoor 4x200 Meter Relay
• 2019 3A Girls Outdoor 4x100 Meter Relay
• 2018 3A Girls Indoor 4x200 Meter Relay
• 2018 3A Girls Outdoor 4x200 Meter Relay
• 2018 3A Girls Outdoor 4x100 Meter Relay
• 2017 4A Boys Indoor 4x200 Meter Relay
• 2017 4A Boys Outdoor 4x200 Meter Relay
• 2017 4A Boys Outdoor 4x100 Meter Relay
• 2016 4A Girls Outdoor 4x200 Meter Relay
• 2015 4A Girls Indoor 4x400 Meter Relay
• 2015 4A Girls Indoor 4x200 Meter Relay
• 2015 4A Girls Outdoor 4x400 Meter Relay
• 2015 4A Girls Outdoor 4x200 Meter Relay
• 2014 4A Girls Outdoor 4x400 Meter Relay
• 2014 4A Girls Outdoor 4x200 Meter Relay
• 2014 4A Girls Outdoor 4x100 Meter Relay
• 2013 4A Girls Outdoor 4x200 Meter Relay
• 2013 4A Girls Outdoor 4x100 Meter Relay
• 2009 3A Girls Outdoor 4x100 Meter Relay
• 2007 1A/2A/3A Boys Indoor 4x400 Meter Relay
• 2007 1A/2A/3A Girls Indoor 4x400 Meter Relay
• 2006 3A Girls Outdoor 4x400 Meter Relay
• 2006 3A Girls Outdoor 4x200 Meter Relay
• 2006 3A Girls Outdoor 4x100 Meter Relay

Wrestling Team

In addition to holding outright or sharing many North Carolina High School State Records, the Parkland wrestling team holds the following National Records:^[8]

• Most Team Points in a Season (Duals and Tournaments): 5432.5 Points, 2007–08
• Average Dual Meet Margin of Victory: 67.38, 2007–08
• Pins in a Season: 542, 2007–08

The Parkland wrestling team under Coach Maurice Atwood also had an unbeaten streak from 2007–2014, winning 345 dual meets in a row. During this time they won 8 straight dual team state championships, with 7 state tournament championships.^[9] Parkland would also have many wrestlers win individual state championships during their win streak, with wrestlers also claiming All-American and National Champion honors at the NHSCA national tournament.^[10][11] Parkland's win streak was the longest stretch of consecutive dual meet victories in the country at the time, and second all-time behind Brandon High School (Florida).^[12][13]

Notable alumni

• Cy Alexander — college basketball head coach^[14]
• Chris Barber — professional football player^[15]
• Tony Covington — professional football player^[16]
• Doug Middleton — professional football player^[17]
• Eric Daniel Peddle — screenwriter, film director and author^[18]
• Vickie Sawyer — member of the North Carolina State Senate^[19]

References

1. "Parkland High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
2. Celebrating 50 Years: Two systems come together. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
3. 2021–2025 Realignment Final. NCHSAA. Retrieved November 25, 2021.
4. NCHSAA (2010-02-28). . NCHSAA.org. Archived from the original on 2008-09-30.
5. Men's Outdoor Track and Field Event Champions. NCHSAA. Retrieved November 25, 2021.
6. Women's Outdoor Track and Field Event Champions. Retrieved November 25, 2021.
7. Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field Event Champions. NCHSAA. Retrieved November 25, 2021.
8. Wrestling USA (2010-01-23). . WrestlingUSA.com. Archived from the original on 2010-03-11.
9. (February 14, 2014). A great day for Parkland.
10. J. Mike, Blake. (January 10, 2020). 2010s All-Decade: NC High School Wrestling. highschoolot.com. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
11. (April 4, 2012). Dozen prep wrestlers repeat at NHSCA Nationals. WIN Magazine. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
12. Wrestling USA Magazine National High School Records. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
13. Atwood Leaving Parkland for West Forsyth. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
14. (May 27, 2017). Caslin, Yvette. Top HBCU basketball coach Cy Alexander pens new book a year after resigning. rollingout. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
15. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BarbCh20.htm. Pro Football Reference. Retrieved 19 November 2018.
16. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CoviTo20.htm. Pro Football Reference. Retrieved 19 November 2018.
17. Wilkerson-New, Brant. "Middleton's goals go beyond football". Winston-Salem Journal. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
18. (Apr 19, 2018). O'Donnell, Lisa. Star maker, filmmaker, Daniel Peddle has an eye for discovering beauty. Winston-Salem Journal. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
19. District 34 State Senate candidates share thoughts on running for office. The Yadkin Ripple. Retrieved Feb 10, 2020.

External links

• Parkland Magnet High School website