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[09/07/17 - 11:26 AM]
National Geographic's New Documentary Series "American High School" Follows Teenagers from South Carolina for the Ups and Downs of Their Last Year of High School
The four-part documentary series goes inside the senior year of students from Orangeburg, South Carolina, who share the highs and lows of their academic, athletic and personal achievements over the course of one year.

[via press release from National Geographic Channel]

"We have to stand up, tired or not, and make a difference"

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC'S NEW DOCUMENTARY SERIES "AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL" FOLLOWS TEENAGERS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA FOR THE UPS AND DOWNS OF THEIR LAST YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL

Four-Part Series Premieres Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 9/8c

Following Series Premiere, National Geographic to Air Documentary "Without a Net," Directed by Rory Kennedy and Narrated by Jamie Foxx, That Explores the Digital Divide Faced by Many U.S. Schools

(Washington, D.C. - Sept. 6, 2017) - With the end of August comes the end of summer and the promises of a new school year. For some students, this brings the promise of a fresh start, but for those whose time in high school is coming to an end, it brings a whole new set of challenges, emotions and stress. National Geographic's new four-part documentary series American High School goes inside the senior year of students from Orangeburg, South Carolina, who share the highs and lows of their academic, athletic and personal achievements over the course of one year. The emotional and inspirational story premieres on Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 9/8c, giving viewers a front-of-the-classroom seat to witness firsthand what it's like to walk those halls every day for four years.

Each week at Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School - affectionately called O-W - brings a different set of challenges for the students and their tenacious principal, Dr. Stephen Peters: school violence, low test scores, teen pregnancy, issues of segregation and race, and students who are financially struggling. "Changing school culture is not an easy task," says Peters, who serves not only as the students' leader, but as a friend, mentor and parental figure to many. When asked about his mission at O-W, Peters says, "It's about being an adult in their life that they can depend on."

Among the students viewers will meet:

· Jalena, the valedictorian of her class who is involved in every aspect of campus life. A member of the drill team and a part of the National Society of Black Engineers, Jalena is also passionate about her studies and pursuing her dream of studying computer engineering at the college level. Will her success be enough to get her into her dream school, Georgia Tech?

· Rendull, the popular captain of the basketball team who has to juggle his pursuit for an athletic scholarship, academics and raising a new baby in his final year of high school.

· Vernon, a well known and liked student who is the only male on O-W's cheerleading squad. His dream is to escape the small town of Orangeburg after graduation, pursuing a new path in New York City.

· Mykenzie, one of the few white students at the school. Her mother transferred her to the school to try to counter the town's racial segregation, but Mykenzie is having a hard time fitting in. An incident at her midyear birthday party further separates her from her new classmates.

From Friday night football to graduation, from dates at the diner to senior prom, American High School captures intimate life-changing moments of these teenagers' journey to adulthood. It is high school - real high school - as you've never seen it before, offering unique insights into what it means to be a young and underprivileged student in America today.

Following the Sept. 26 premiere of American High School, National Geographic will also air a special hourlong documentary, Without a Net. Directed by Rory Kennedy, and narrated by Grammy and Oscar winner Jamie Foxx, the special explores the digital divide faced by students around the country who have limited access to computers and the internet. U.S. Department of Labor statistics suggest that by 2020, 77 percent of all jobs in this country will require computer skills, making access to this sort of training imperative to ensuring the success of students after graduation. The documentary goes in depth with students, teachers, parents and policy experts to explore the fundamentals of the problem and what some private entities, including Verizon, the Gates Foundation, Adobe, Apple and others, are doing to solve it.

EPISODE DESCRIPTIONS

American High School: The Quest to Be the Best Premieres Tuesday, Sept, 26, at 9/8c Charismatic new principal Dr. Peters arrives on a mission to improve grades and discipline, but a gang brawl gives him a swift reality check. Meanwhile gifted Jalena begins college applications, but with tuition costing more than a house, will she be able to go? We meet Mykenzie, the new white student, sent to O-W by her mom in an effort to combat segregation. Star football player Kordel prepares for the big Friday night game. Can a win help Kordel earn a college scholarship and get Dr. Peters' ambitions back on track?

American High School: The World Is Not Black Premieres Tuesday, Oct. 3, at 9/8c Handsome basketball team captain Rendull has the world at his feet, but his personal life throws his plans for the future into disarray. Vernon moves out of his home and is sleeping on his best friend Breezy's floor. Meanwhile, star student Jalena finds out whether she's been accepted into her dream college. Aubrai and Kordel go on a date. Kordel's aspirations of leaving Orangeburg - and experiencing a more ethnically diverse America - are tantalizingly within his grasp. Mykenzie's birthday party turns into a fiasco.

American High School: All Hands on Deck Premieres Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 9/8c With no sign of a college scholarship, Rendull struggles to face up to his responsibilities, including the upcoming birth of his daughter, Harmoni. Can some tough love from his mom help in time for the birth? Meanwhile, Mykenzie gets into a serious fight at school. This prompts a meeting between black students from O-W and white students from the local prep school. Seniors plan for their "Vintage Hollywood" prom, and school principal Peters is driven to the breaking point - not by students - but their parents.

American High School: Walk Across That Stage Premieres Tuesday, Oct. 17, at 9/8c O-W is still reeling from Dr. Peters' news. With just a few weeks to go until graduation, a number of seniors - including Vernon - are at risk of failing. Following the birth of his daughter, Rendull is adjusting to fatherhood, but a mistake puts his chances of attending graduation in jeopardy. Star student Jalena struggles to find college funding, and has the responsibility of writing the seniors' graduation ceremony speech. As O-W closes for another year, the class of 2016 walks across the stage and into their new lives.

American High School is produced by Swan Films and National Geographic Global Production Services. For Swan Films, executive producers are Neil Crombie and Joe Evans. The series was filmed, produced and directed by Marcus Plowright. For National Geographic, executive producers are Christine Weber and Michelle Bagliebter; producer is Leslie Schwerin. Tim Pastore is president of original programming and production.

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About National Geographic Partners LLC:

National Geographic Partners LLC (NGP), a joint venture between National Geographic and 21st Century Fox, is committed to bringing the world premium science, adventure and exploration content across an unrivaled portfolio of media assets. NGP combines the global National Geographic television channels (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo MUNDO, Nat Geo PEOPLE) with National Geographic's media and consumer-oriented assets, including National Geographic magazines; National Geographic studios; related digital and social media platforms; books; maps; children's media; and ancillary activities that include travel, global experiences and events, archival sales, licensing and e-commerce businesses. Furthering knowledge and understanding of our world has been the core purpose of National Geographic for 129 years, and now we are committed to going deeper, pushing boundaries, going further for our consumers ... and reaching over 730 million people around the world in 172 countries and 43 languages every month as we do it. NGP returns 27 percent of our proceeds to the nonprofit National Geographic Society to fund work in the areas of science, exploration, conservation and education. For more information visit natgeotv.com or nationalgeographic.com, or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, YouTube, LinkedIn and Pinterest.





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