TC Roberson vs AC Reynolds (Asheville: high school, pool, children)

[duckie27310]

What is your opinion of TC Roberson High School vs AC Reynolds High School in Asheville? What are the students like? What are the music programs like (including marching band)? etc.

[OMGosh Josh]

Both are good schools, but I'm very biased (I went to Reynolds). The students, more or less, are basically no different at either school, though Roberson has a reputation for being kind of snobby (hence the nickname "T.C. Snoberson").

Both schools have great athletic programs. Reynolds' football team went undefeated and won the 4A State Championship the year before last.

The performing arts program at Reynolds is definitely a step above all the other schools in the area, though. I was in the symphonic band/marching band, and we constantly won awards for our performances in each.

The chorus/chorale and drama depts. are great and also highly awarded.

There's definitely a bit of a rivalry between the schools.

[angrycandy]

Originally Posted by OMGosh Josh

Both are good schools, but I'm very biased (I went to Reynolds). The students, more or less, are basically no different at either school, though Roberson has a reputation for being kind of snobby (hence the nickname "T.C. Snoberson").

Both schools have great athletic programs. Reynolds' football team went undefeated and won the 4A State Championship the year before last.

The performing arts program at Reynolds is definitely a step above all the other schools in the area, though. I was in the symphonic band/marching band, and we constantly won awards for our performances in each.

The chorus/chorale and drama depts. are great and also highly awarded.

There's definitely a bit of a rivalry between the schools.

I agree, and also biased since I have children in the AC Reynolds district (one at ACRHS and one at ACRMS.)

Incredible marching band - I hope my daughter does it once she hits HS.

The one thing TC has that Reynolds does not, is a pool. I had to take my son to TC's pool for swim team practice at least 3 days a week. Thank goodness for the Parkway.

[duckie27310]

Can anyone tell me if either school has an orchestra/strings program?

[Smokey3214]

The Reynolds Chorale and symphonic band performed in Bejing, China and Carnegie Hall my daughter's senior year.