Mayo High School For Math, Science And Technology Ranked No. 4 High School In The State

June 07, 2021
The Future Virginia Union University Alumni Association of the Pee Dee area Congratulates fellow alumni  Ben "Big Ben"  Wallace in his election to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in the Class of 2021, and will be enshrined on September 11, 2021.
"Big Ben" Wallace is a native of Alabama. Wallace attended Cuyahoga Community College and Virginia Union University. In his career, "Big Ben" played with the Washington Bullets/Wizards, Orlando Magic, Detroit Pistons, Chicago Bulls, and Cleveland Cavaliers. Wallace was an NBA3 in 2016; Champion with the Detroit Pistons  in 2004; a 4 time NBA Defensive Player of the Year (2002, 2003, 2005, and 2006).The Pistons retired his number. He entered the NBA as an undrafted player in 1996.
Wallace joined the NBA G League's Grand Rapids Drive as an ownership partner.He had a stellar career at  Virginia Union University from 1994-1996.
"The Future Virginia Union University Alumni Association  of the Pee Dee area wishes to Congratulate our fellow alumni Ben "Big Ben'' Wallace on all his accomplishments and his induction to Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in the class of 2021. He is a true testimony of hard work and determination in which our University continues to instill in all its student-athletes,students and faculty, and Family," said Fellow Alumni and future Pee Dee Alumni Association of VUU member Kevin N. Brown.
Virginia Union University is a private historically black university It took its present name in 1899 upon the merger of two older schools, Richmond Theological Institute and Wayland Seminary, each founded after the end of the America Civil War by the American Baptist Home Mission Society.
Pictured from left to right Ben "Big Ben" Wallace and Kevin N. Brown Class of 1987 from Virginia Union University. The Future Virginia Union University Alumni Association of the Pee Dee area Congratulates fellow alumni Ben "Big Ben" Wallace in his election to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in the Class of 2021, and will be enshrined on September 11, 2021.
"Big Ben" Wallace is a native of Alabama. Wallace attended Cuyahoga Community College and Virginia Union University. In his career, "Big Ben" played with the Washington Bullets/Wizards, Orlando Magic, Detroit Pistons, Chicago Bulls, and Cleveland Cavaliers. Wallace was an NBA3 in 2016; Champion with the Detroit Pistons in 2004; a 4 time NBA Defensive Player of the Year (2002, 2003, 2005, and 2006).The Pistons retired his number. He entered the NBA as an undrafted player in 1996.
Wallace joined the NBA G League's Grand Rapids Drive as an ownership partner.He had a stellar career at Virginia Union University from 1994-1996.
"The Future Virginia Union University Alumni Association of the Pee Dee area wishes to Congratulate our fellow alumni Ben "Big Ben'' Wallace on all his accomplishments and his induction to Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in the class of 2021. He is a true testimony of hard work and determination in which our University continues to instill in all its student-athletes,students and faculty, and Family," said Fellow Alumni and future Pee Dee Alumni Association of VUU member Kevin N. Brown.
Virginia Union University is a private historically black university It took its present name in 1899 upon the merger of two older schools, Richmond Theological Institute and Wayland Seminary, each founded after the end of the America Civil War by the American Baptist Home Mission Society.
Pictured from left to right Ben "Big Ben" Wallace and Kevin N. Brown Class of 1987 from Virginia Union University.

Mayo High School for Math, Science, and Technology (MHS) is the No. 4 high school in South Carolina, according to the U.S. News and World Report’s annual “Best High Schools Rankings” report.

MHS frequently finds itself on the U.S. News and World Report’s list, but this ranking is especially prestigious.

Dr. Tim Newman, Darlington County School District (DCSD) superintendent, praised the school for its perennial success in educating the youth of Darlington County.

“This is truly an excellent accomplishment by the educators and students of MHS,” Newman said. “We are proud of Mayo’s successes and the high-quality student preparation there. Congratulations to you all on behalf of the DCSD.”

Arlene Wallace, principal of MHS, said the recognition is the result of hard work and dedication from all stakeholders including teachers, staff, students, and parents.

“It is truly a privilege and honor to be recognized by a national publication as a leading high school for academic achievement in the state of South Carolina,” Wallace said. “Our faculty, staff, students, and parents share a deep sense of pride and a commitment to our school's goals and mission. I hope the ever-growing ‘Mayo family’ knows that the children we strive to educate every day are getting a world-class education that prepares them to make the world a better place.”
Darlington County School District’s other high schools also earned rankings on the list. Hartsville High School (No. 75), Lamar High School (No. 100), and Darlington High School (No. 165) all earned recognition.