More than Twenty-five years ago, Greenville Technical Charter High School was born of the vision of Dr. Barton and a small group of parents who championed a middle college high school and school choice.  Since then, thanks to community leaders and members of the SC Government, we have thrived. Annually, GTCHS selects two people who have been instrumental in making the vision a reality and who are champions for the children of Greenville and students of GTCHS.  These Charter Champions are recognized and celebrated at an event in the spring which also showcases our students and successful programs.  Please join us in recognizing our Charter Champions.

"Every Child deserves a champion"
Rita Pierson

A champion: Someone who fights for you; someone who unwaveringly supports your cause.  Charter Champions are those who believe in the power of school choice, who are committed to ensuring that every child has a quality option for free, public education and who are persistent in their efforts to improve the outcomes for our children.   In particular, they are advocates for Greenville Technical Charter High School, the first charter high school in the state of South Carolina.  GTCHS is grateful for our champions.  The role they play in promoting strong legislation, providing financial contributions, and leading innovative practices is vital for the students we serve. ​
​2024 Charter Champions
Jason Elliott, center left, and Fred Crawford, center right, with GTCHS Principal Dr. Rhonda Gregory, left, SC Public School Superintendent Chris Neely, and former GTCHS Principal Mary Nell Anthony, right. 
2012 Charter Champions                                       2013 Charter Champions                                    2014 Charter Champions                
Hayne Hipp                                                                                  Lynda Leventis-Wells                                                             Senator Jim Demint
Dr. Anthony Johnson                                                                  Dr. Robert Nash                                                                      Dr. Harold Shaw
Ray Lattimore                                                                               Lisa Stevens                                                                            Minor Mikel Shaw
Carl Sobocinski                                                                             Dr. Robert Wilson                                                                  Lockheed Martin

2018 Charter Champions                                       2019 Charter Champions                                    2020 Charter Champions
Leslie Farmer                                                                              Jody Bryson                                                                               Tony Wheeler
​Al Squire                                                                                      Chandra Dillard                                                                       The Phoenix Center

2021 Charter Champions                                        2022 Charter Champions                                   2023 Charter Champions
​Phedra Johnson                                                                           ​Jay Blankenship                                                                       Lt. Governor Pamela Evette
​Steven A Pynne                                                                            Charles "Bob" Robert Bayne                                                 Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association