West Charlotte High School Story

As a tribute to the passing of Leroy "Pop" Miller, The GOV Channel is re-airing the West Charlotte High School story The Mighty Lions. West Charlotte was a well-established black school that faced the challenges of changing times and integration. This video includes legendary Charlotte icon, Pop Miller, who helped the school evolve during desegregation. Spanning more than 50 years, the stories from former teachers and students tell how the school, an historic school of the African American neighborhood, became nationally known as the city's example of successful integration. The film was directed and produced by Kathryn Frye with Tim Gibbs as associate producer. Airing first on UNC-TV, the program was made possible by the support of The City of Charlotte Video Production Facility and their director of photography Joe Travis. Major funding was provided by Wachovia Bank of North Carolina. Additional funding was provided by the C.D. Spangler Foundation, Lance, Southern Bell, Piedmont Natural Gas and the West Charlotte National Alumni Association. © 1996 For video streaming and other Charlotte information check out these links http://govchannel.charmeck.org   / charlottencgov     / charlottencgov   http://charlottenc.gov www.carolinaeducationalfilms.org