During the expansion of the Cannon Mills Corporation during the 1920s, James William Cannon donated a piece of land just east of the town for a school. Central High School would be built in 1924, about the same time, a new Concord High School opened. Later in 1930, Central High School was renamed J. W. Cannon High School, in honor of James William Cannon. In 1933, the school burned down, and was rebuilt in 1934. In 1951, the school was renamed A. L. Brown High School, and the school moved to a new building southeast of the old facility. The former building was converted into a junior high school, under the name Cannon Junior High School.[2]
Over the course of the schools history, many additions have been built on to A. L. Brown, such as a separate vocational building, as well as a free-standing gymnasium. During the 2006–07 school year, a newer gymnasium facility opened on campus. These free-standing buildings give A. L. Brown its unique character. Instead of a traditional single building like most high schools, Brown has a small, college-like atmosphere with numerous buildings around a central courtyard. All buildings on the campus are built in the Colonial Williamsburg style of architecture. They also are brick with white trim, modeled after most of Kannapolis.
A. L. Brown High School in February 2006
On September 25, 2011, the STEM Academy, designed to resemble the nearby North Carolina Research Campus Core Lab, held its grand opening. The top two floors offer modern science labs, while the second floor will house communication classes. The basement has a health center and an international welcome center.[4]
In March 2012, the Stroup Arts Center opened. This replaced the previous Vocational Building or V-Building. This center also provides an Exceptional Children's Department, Dance Studio, Art Studio, Drafting, Culinary Arts, Foods 1 & 2, Theatre, & ROTC to the students of A. L. Brown High School.
Timeline
1924 – Central High School Opens
1930 – Renamed J. W. Cannon High School
1933 – J. W. Cannon High School burns down because of faulty wiring
1934 – Cannon HS is rebuilt
1950–51 – A. L. Brown High School is constructed 50 yd southeast of Cannon High. Cannon High becomes J. W. Cannon Junior High School.
1957 – An 8-classroom science wing is added to the west end of the main building.
1958 – The W. J. Bullock Physical Education Building is constructed. Kannapolis Memorial Stadium is built and the central courtyard is added.
1967 – The Samuel B. Stroup Vocational Arts Building, The Ruth Coltrane Cannon Musical Education Center and the Administrative Annex is constructed (Now the Central Office)
April 17, 1974 – Roof Burns; graduation is moved to W. J. Bullock Gymnasium
1976 – The W. J. Bullock Physical Education Building is extensively renovated under the supervision of Coach Bob Boswell.
January 10, 1982 – J. W. Cannon Junior High School burns down. (Fire was caused by accident). Gymnasium, Cafeteria and Home Economics buildings remain.
1991 – Media Center Wing is constructed
1993 – Cafeteria Addition is built
1994 – Main Office Renovated
1995 – Music building roof pitched, W. J. Bullock Gym roof replaced
1995 – An 8-classroom science wing is added to the existing science wing
1997 – Cyber Campus comes online
2003 – Science wing basement is renovated. Becomes the Mathematics wing
2005 – Cannon Cafeteria and Home Economics Building are demolished
2006 – Auxiliary Physical Education Building is constructed and the Auditorium is extensively renovated. An addition is built for the Central Office and the Main Office is renovated
2007 – The Freshman Academy is established
2009 – The Biotech Wing (later called STEM Academy) construction begins
2011 – STEM Academy completed, V-Building renovation begins
2012 – Vocational Building (V-Building) later called Arts Building is renovated
^ abc"A L Brown High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
^Cannon High School students, early 1940s. Independent Tribune. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
^George Washington Carver High School Faculty, 1953. Independent Tribune. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
^Campbell, Sarah (2011-09-02). "STEM Academy offers science students a place to thrive in Kannapolis". Salisbury Post. Retrieved 2011-09-09.
^Tracy Johnson Stats. Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved 2 March 2019.
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources A L Brown High School news newspapers books scholar JSTOR August 2017 Learn how and when to remove this template message A L Alfred Luther Brown High School is a comprehensive public high school in Kannapolis North Carolina It is the only high school in the Kannapolis City Schools district as well as the city of Kannapolis A L Brown High SchoolAddress415 E 1st StreetKannapolis North Carolina 28083United StatesCoordinates35 29 47 N 80 37 09 W 35 496268 N 80 619269 W 35 496268 80 619269 Coordinates 35 29 47 N 80 37 09 W 35 496268 N 80 619269 W 35 496268 80 619269InformationTypePublicEstablished1924 99 years ago 1924 School districtKannapolis City SchoolsCEEB code341985PrincipalDr Sarah NewellFaculty95 97 FTE 1 Grades9 12Enrollment1 637 2017 18 1 Student to teacher ratio17 06 1 Campus typeSuburbanColor s Kelly green and white NicknameWondersRivalConcord High SchoolWebsitekcs wbr k12 wbr nc wbr us wbr albA L Brown was recognized by DPI as a School of Distinction under the state s ABC standards for public education for the 2003 2010 school years Contents 1 History 2 Timeline 3 Notable alumni 4 References 5 External linksHistory EditDuring the expansion of the Cannon Mills Corporation during the 1920s James William Cannon donated a piece of land just east of the town for a school Central High School would be built in 1924 about the same time a new Concord High School opened Later in 1930 Central High School was renamed J W Cannon High School in honor of James William Cannon In 1933 the school burned down and was rebuilt in 1934 In 1951 the school was renamed A L Brown High School and the school moved to a new building southeast of the old facility The former building was converted into a junior high school under the name Cannon Junior High School 2 In 1967 George Washington Carver High School Kannapolis former high school for African Americans merged with the then all white A L Brown High School as a result of school integration 3 Over the course of the schools history many additions have been built on to A L Brown such as a separate vocational building as well as a free standing gymnasium During the 2006 07 school year a newer gymnasium facility opened on campus These free standing buildings give A L Brown its unique character Instead of a traditional single building like most high schools Brown has a small college like atmosphere with numerous buildings around a central courtyard All buildings on the campus are built in the Colonial Williamsburg style of architecture They also are brick with white trim modeled after most of Kannapolis A L Brown High School in February 2006 On September 25 2011 the STEM Academy designed to resemble the nearby North Carolina Research Campus Core Lab held its grand opening The top two floors offer modern science labs while the second floor will house communication classes The basement has a health center and an international welcome center 4 In March 2012 the Stroup Arts Center opened This replaced the previous Vocational Building or V Building This center also provides an Exceptional Children s Department Dance Studio Art Studio Drafting Culinary Arts Foods 1 amp 2 Theatre amp ROTC to the students of A L Brown High School Timeline Edit1924 Central High School Opens 1930 Renamed J W Cannon High School 1933 J W Cannon High School burns down because of faulty wiring 1934 Cannon HS is rebuilt 1950 51 A L Brown High School is constructed 50 yd southeast of Cannon High Cannon High becomes J W Cannon Junior High School 1957 An 8 classroom science wing is added to the west end of the main building 1958 The W J Bullock Physical Education Building is constructed Kannapolis Memorial Stadium is built and the central courtyard is added 1967 The Samuel B Stroup Vocational Arts Building The Ruth Coltrane Cannon Musical Education Center and the Administrative Annex is constructed Now the Central Office 1967 A L Brown and George Washington Carver High School integrate April 17 1974 Roof Burns graduation is moved to W J Bullock Gymnasium 1976 The W J Bullock Physical Education Building is extensively renovated under the supervision of Coach Bob Boswell January 10 1982 J W Cannon Junior High School burns down Fire was caused by accident Gymnasium Cafeteria and Home Economics buildings remain 1991 Media Center Wing is constructed 1993 Cafeteria Addition is built 1994 Main Office Renovated 1995 Music building roof pitched W J Bullock Gym roof replaced 1995 An 8 classroom science wing is added to the existing science wing 1997 Cyber Campus comes online 2003 Science wing basement is renovated Becomes the Mathematics wing 2005 Cannon Cafeteria and Home Economics Building are demolished 2006 Auxiliary Physical Education Building is constructed and the Auditorium is extensively renovated An addition is built for the Central Office and the Main Office is renovated 2007 The Freshman Academy is established 2009 The Biotech Wing later called STEM Academy construction begins 2011 STEM Academy completed V Building renovation begins 2012 Vocational Building V Building later called Arts Building is renovatedNotable alumni EditAundrae Allison former NFL wide receiver Tavis Bailey discus thrower for the United States at the 2016 Summer Olympics Ethan Horton former NFL tight end and Pro Bowl selection in 1991 Tracy Johnson former NFL running back 5 Kameron Marlowe country music singer songwriter signed to Sony Music Nashville Melissa Morrison Howard two time Olympic bronze medalist 100 m hurdles at the 2000 and 2004 Olympic Games Mike Morton former NFL linebacker and Super Bowl XXXIV champion with the Saint Louis Rams Brandon Parker current NFL offensive tackle George Shinn past owner of the Charlotte Hornets Lance Smith former NFL offensive guard Haskel Stanback former NFL running backReferences Edit a b c A L Brown High National Center for Education Statistics Retrieved January 10 2020 Cannon High School students early 1940s Independent Tribune Retrieved July 14 2020 George Washington Carver High School Faculty 1953 Independent Tribune Retrieved July 14 2020 Campbell Sarah 2011 09 02 STEM Academy offers science students a place to thrive in Kannapolis Salisbury Post Retrieved 2011 09 09 Tracy Johnson Stats Pro Football Reference Retrieved 2 March 2019 External links EditA L Brown s Official Website KannapolisFootball com Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title A L Brown High School amp oldid 1111509752, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
