Summary
Cannon School is an independent, nonsectarian, college preparatory institution serving students in junior kindergarten through grade 12.[3] The school enrolled approximately 1040 students for the 2022–2023 school year.[4] Cannon School is located in Concord, North Carolina in Cabarrus County, on a 65-acre (26 ha) campus on Poplar Tent Road near the Cabarrus–Mecklenburg county line. The school is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools[5] and the Southern Association of Independent Schools.[6]
| Cannon School | |
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| Address | |
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5801 Poplar Tent Road 28027 United States | |
| Coordinates | 35°24′32″N 80°40′25″W / 35.4089°N 80.6735°W |
| Information | |
| Former name | Cabarrus Academy |
| Type | Private |
| Motto | Go Beyond |
| Established | 1969 |
| CEEB code | 340879 |
| NCES School ID | 01012842 |
| Headmaster | Matthew Gossage (interim)[1] |
| Faculty | 97.6[2] |
| Enrollment | 1003 (2016[2]) |
| Color(s) | Maroon and gold |
| Athletics conference | NCISAA |
| Mascot | Cougar |
| Website | www |
History edit
Cannon School was founded in 1969 as Cabarrus Academy. The school was located in the historic downtown Concord residence of local textile entrepreneur J.W. Cannon. The school initially served students in grades 1-10. Upon opening, the school had 75 all white students, but neither a cafeteria nor a gymnasium. Tuition was $750. Headmaster Herman Butrick claimed that black students would have been admitted, but non applied.[7] In 1970, the IRS found that the school had a non-discriminatory admissions policy and was thus eligible for tax-exempt status.[8]
In 1994 the school relocated to its current 65-acre (26 ha) campus in the northwestern corner of Cabarrus county, and in 1998 the Cabarrus Academy was renamed Cannon School.
Originally a school for junior kindergarten through eighth grade, Cannon expanded throughout the 1990s and graduated its first senior class in 2002. (Note: First "new" senior class. As Cabarrus Academy, the school did graduate seniors in its earlier years.)
Academics edit
Cannon School offers Mandarin Chinese classes in the Middle School and Upper School. Cannon School has developed a sister school exchange program with Tianli International School of Luzhou, Sichuan, China. Each year, since 2004, local families host Chinese students and teachers in their homes during week-long visits to Cannon School and other points of interest around the Carolinas.[9]
Notable alumni edit
- Vicky Bruce, professional women's soccer player[10]
- Harrison Burton, NASCAR Cup Series driver for Wood Brothers Racing[11]
- Austin Cindric, NASCAR Cup Series driver for Team Penske, 2022 Daytona 500 winner, and 2020 NASCAR Xfinity Series champion
- Jarell Eddie, professional basketball player[12]
- Carter Faith, country music artist[13]
References edit
- ^ Meet Our Next Head of School. cannonschool.org. Retrieved Dec 29, 2019.
- ^ a b "Private School Universe Survey". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
- ^ "Cannon School to host open house". Salisbury Post. 8 December 2011. Retrieved 9 December 2011.
- ^ Groover, Jessica (22 August 2011). "Cannon School opens with higher enrollment". Concord-Kannapolis Independent-Tribune. Archived from the original on 2013-01-27. Retrieved 9 December 2011.
- ^ "Institution Summary". Advanc-ED.org. Southern Assoc. of Colleges and Schools. Archived from the original on 5 April 2012. Retrieved 9 December 2011.
- ^ "SAIS Member Schools (search)". sais.org. Southern Assoc. of Independent Schools. Archived from the original on 2011-10-09. Retrieved 9 December 2011.
- ^ Adams, Jerry; Covington, Sam R (September 7, 1969). "Private schools include buildings old and new". Charlotte Observer.
- ^ "Rulings Revealed". Record & Landmark. Statesville, NC. October 8, 1970. p. 13 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Groover, Jessica (5 February 2010). "Chinese students share culture with Cannon School". Concord-Kannapolis Independent-Tribune. Archived from the original on 2013-01-26. Retrieved 9 December 2011.
- ^ Vicky Bruce - Women's Soccer - Davidson College Athletics. Retrieved Aug 17, 2020.
- ^ Utter, Jim (18 January 2017). "NASCAR Next driver Harrison Burton expands his 2017 racing schedule". Motorsport.com. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
- ^ JArell Eddie, Cannon School, Small Forward - 247Sports. 247sports.com. Retrieved Mar 6, 2020.
- ^ Faith, Carter. "country music artist". Retrieved Feb 9, 2021.