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Walter Hines Page Senior High School
Walter Hines Page Senior High School (commonly referred to as Page High School or simply Page) is a four-year public high school located in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States.
Walter Hines Page Senior High School officially opened in September 1958 in Greensboro, North Carolina, under the leadership of founding principal Luther R. Medlin, who had previously served as principal of Central Junior High School. The school began with approximately 500 students and 30 staff members. It was named in honor of Walter Hines Page, a prominent North Carolinian who served as a journalist, diplomat, and strong advocate for public education. Page High School became the first high school in North Carolina to be fully accredited in its inaugural year of operation.
To accommodate rising enrollment in the early 1960s, the school underwent significant expansion. In 1962–1963, a new auditorium and “G-Wing” were added to the original structure. Over the next two decades, additional facilities were constructed, including the A-Wing extension, a second gymnasium, lighted tennis courts, a football stadium, and expanded cafeteria space. In 1986–1987, the school incorporated the ninth grade and installed mobile classroom units to meet the increased demand. One of the most iconic contributions to the campus environment was made by Alma Pinnix, a devoted volunteer who landscaped and maintained the school grounds for years. In recognition of her efforts, the road in front of the school was renamed Alma Pinnix Drive after her death in 1981.
Luther R. Medlin served as principal until 1967, when he left to become president of what is now Guilford Technical Community College. He was succeeded by Robert A. Newton, who led the school from 1967 to 1970. Newton was followed by Robert A. Clendenin, formerly of Aycock Junior High, who served as principal from 1970 until July 1991. In August 1991, Paul J. Puryear, a Page High School alumnus and former assistant principal, returned from Athens Drive High School in Raleigh to become the school’s fourth principal.
Between 1959 and 1965, Page High School produced two Morehead Scholars each year, reflecting a strong academic tradition. The school’s National Honor Society chapter was established in its first year, 1958–1959. In the 1980s, Page became a participant in the North Carolina Scholars Program and the Presidential Academic Fitness Awards. In 1981–1982, the school’s Cultural Arts Department was recognized as a national finalist for the $10,000 Rockefeller Foundation Grant. Page’s band, chorus, and orchestra earned accolades across local, state, and national levels and performed extensively throughout the U.S. and abroad.
Page High School became an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School on February 15, 2008, and offers the IB Diploma Programme for juniors and seniors. The school also offers 20 Advanced Placement (AP) courses, over 70 honors-level classes, and dual enrollment opportunities through Guilford Technical Community College’s Career and College Promise program. Students from across Guilford County may apply to Page’s IB program, which consistently serves a cohort of around 100 students.
In the 2000s, Page’s enrollment peaked at nearly 2,000 students, with over 100 faculty members. In 2021, the school launched the Walter Hines Page Athletics Hall of Fame, recognizing distinguished alumni and coaches such as Haywood Jeffires, Paris Kea, Tripp Welborne, and Coach Mac Morris. As of the 2024–2025 school year, enrollment remains between 1,600 and 1,800 students, with a diverse student body and strong participation in academic and extracurricular programs.
Page High School has recently faced challenges related to aging infrastructure. In 2024, Guilford County Schools Superintendent Dr. Whitney Oakley cited the school as part of a broader district-wide effort to address decades of deferred maintenance, and parents have called for capital funding to renovate outdated HVAC systems, classroom buildings, and other facilities. Local discussions on social media and at school board meetings have pushed for faster timelines to address deteriorating conditions on campus.
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Walter Hines Page Senior High School
Walter Hines Page Senior High School (commonly referred to as Page High School or simply Page) is a four-year public high school located in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States.
Walter Hines Page Senior High School officially opened in September 1958 in Greensboro, North Carolina, under the leadership of founding principal Luther R. Medlin, who had previously served as principal of Central Junior High School. The school began with approximately 500 students and 30 staff members. It was named in honor of Walter Hines Page, a prominent North Carolinian who served as a journalist, diplomat, and strong advocate for public education. Page High School became the first high school in North Carolina to be fully accredited in its inaugural year of operation.
To accommodate rising enrollment in the early 1960s, the school underwent significant expansion. In 1962–1963, a new auditorium and “G-Wing” were added to the original structure. Over the next two decades, additional facilities were constructed, including the A-Wing extension, a second gymnasium, lighted tennis courts, a football stadium, and expanded cafeteria space. In 1986–1987, the school incorporated the ninth grade and installed mobile classroom units to meet the increased demand. One of the most iconic contributions to the campus environment was made by Alma Pinnix, a devoted volunteer who landscaped and maintained the school grounds for years. In recognition of her efforts, the road in front of the school was renamed Alma Pinnix Drive after her death in 1981.
Luther R. Medlin served as principal until 1967, when he left to become president of what is now Guilford Technical Community College. He was succeeded by Robert A. Newton, who led the school from 1967 to 1970. Newton was followed by Robert A. Clendenin, formerly of Aycock Junior High, who served as principal from 1970 until July 1991. In August 1991, Paul J. Puryear, a Page High School alumnus and former assistant principal, returned from Athens Drive High School in Raleigh to become the school’s fourth principal.
Between 1959 and 1965, Page High School produced two Morehead Scholars each year, reflecting a strong academic tradition. The school’s National Honor Society chapter was established in its first year, 1958–1959. In the 1980s, Page became a participant in the North Carolina Scholars Program and the Presidential Academic Fitness Awards. In 1981–1982, the school’s Cultural Arts Department was recognized as a national finalist for the $10,000 Rockefeller Foundation Grant. Page’s band, chorus, and orchestra earned accolades across local, state, and national levels and performed extensively throughout the U.S. and abroad.
Page High School became an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School on February 15, 2008, and offers the IB Diploma Programme for juniors and seniors. The school also offers 20 Advanced Placement (AP) courses, over 70 honors-level classes, and dual enrollment opportunities through Guilford Technical Community College’s Career and College Promise program. Students from across Guilford County may apply to Page’s IB program, which consistently serves a cohort of around 100 students.
In the 2000s, Page’s enrollment peaked at nearly 2,000 students, with over 100 faculty members. In 2021, the school launched the Walter Hines Page Athletics Hall of Fame, recognizing distinguished alumni and coaches such as Haywood Jeffires, Paris Kea, Tripp Welborne, and Coach Mac Morris. As of the 2024–2025 school year, enrollment remains between 1,600 and 1,800 students, with a diverse student body and strong participation in academic and extracurricular programs.
Page High School has recently faced challenges related to aging infrastructure. In 2024, Guilford County Schools Superintendent Dr. Whitney Oakley cited the school as part of a broader district-wide effort to address decades of deferred maintenance, and parents have called for capital funding to renovate outdated HVAC systems, classroom buildings, and other facilities. Local discussions on social media and at school board meetings have pushed for faster timelines to address deteriorating conditions on campus.