Best of the Best in Alexandria
Two TC seniors win full scholarships to attend college
When T.C. Williams High School senior Natnael Asegdew was 6 years old, he moved to the United States from Ethiopia and his parents had one purpose in mind: to ensure their two children received a quality education.
The Identity Project in Alexandria
Poll to Select New Names for T.C. and Maury Opens
The first poll to canvas opinion on a selection of potential new names for T.C. Williams High School and Matthew Maury Elementary School opens to the public today.
AHC Inc. of Arlington Receives Excellence in Housing Affordability Award By Urban Land Institute Washington
AHC Inc., an Arlington developer of low-income housing, was recently honored with the 2020 Excellence in Housing Affordability Award from Urban Land Institute (ULI) Washington, a district council of the national nonprofit.
The Other Alexandria: ‘40 Plus Years of Giving Scholarships’ – Parker-Gray Alumni
Parker-Gray High School celebrates their 100th Anniversary this year.
The Other Alexandria: Running for the Bull Dogs – Marian Stanfield
The early education of African Americans in Alexandria centered on reading, writing, arithmetic and recreation.
Scholarship Fund of Alexandria Women’s Holiday Soirée Raises $16,000
Local students with financial need rely on community support more than ever.
The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria held its annual Women’s Holiday Soiree virtually on Dec. 3 to celebrate women and the power of community.
Head of the Class in Alexandria
School board votes to change names of T.C., Maury schools
Following months of heated debate, the Alexandria School Board voted Nov. 23 to rename two city schools, including T.C. Williams High School of “Remember the Titans” film fame.
Paving the Way in Alexandria
Memorial Walkway celebrates legacy of Parker-Gray School.
The 100th anniversary of the founding of Parker-Gray School, for decades the lone place of education for Alexandria’s African American community, was celebrated Oct. 24 with the dedication of a brick Memorial Walkway on the grounds of its original site at the Charles Houston Recreation Center.
School Stimulus Money: Private Versus Public in Alexandria
Private schools received up to $3 million more in stimulus than public schools.
Private schools in Alexandria received significantly more federal stimulus money than public schools, according to data from the agencies that doled out the cash.
Purchase Bricks for Parker-Gray High School 100th Anniversary Memorial Walkway
The City of Alexandria and the Alexandria African American Hall of Fame invite the public to purchase personalized bricks to create a memorial walkway recognizing the 100th anniversary of Parker-Gray High School.
Alexandria Celebrates the U.S. Constitution
The U.S. Constitution will be celebrated in Alexandria City Public Schools during the week of Sept. 17-23, 2020.
For Seniors, It’s Their Last First Day at T.C.
Outdoors, some almost-normal activities allow seniors to celebrate the last time they will have the first day of high school, albeit with masks and distancing.
Renaming: Next Steps, So Many Steps in Alexandria...
School administration to start community engagement process before December vote on name change.
Alexandria school administration is taking a different approach to ditching the T.C. Williams name, educating the community to get buy-in instead of just striking the name outright like many other school districts.
Remembering Parker-Gray in Alexandria
Celebrating the 100th Anniversary
In September 1920, the Parker-Gray School opened for African American students grades 1–8.
More Students, Less Administration in Alexandria?
Superintendent revamps senior administration team for the challenging school year ahead.
Trouble ahead? Administrators, new organization face the pandemic, T.C. Williams name change, virtual reopening and more.
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