T.C. Williams High School
T.C. Williams High School is the sole public high school in Alexandria, Virginia. Named for a former superintendent of schools who served from the mid-1930s to the mid-1960s, it is located near the geographic center of the city, at 3330 King Street. It is referred to informally as "T.C." (rather than "Williams") by students, faculty and locals.The school and its legendary former football coach, Herman Boone, were featured in the 2000 motion picture Remember the Titans, starring Denzel Washington. The title refers to the school's mascot.
The school is also known for its nationally and internationally competitive rowing program, which has its own boathouse on the Alexandria bank of the Potomac River. The program has produced several Olympic athletes.
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In the early 1960s, the City of Alexandria began planning for the integration of its public schools. T.C. Williams opened in 1965, and became the city's only public high school in 1971, serving 11th and 12th graders. Currently, the school serves 10th through 12th grades, with two middle schools serving the city's 6th through 8th grade students, and one school serving only 9th graders.
T.C. Williams High School - http://www.acps.k12.va.us/tcw/index.htmlHistory
Notable Alumni
The following famous people have attended T.C. Williams: (this list is by no means complete)Academics
The school is one of only a few in Virginia to offer a course in organic chemistry.External Links
