Asheville School Stories by Asheville School

Bob Kimberly Jr. '48

henegarg — 2026-02-27 17:21:04 UTC

78-84 years is a long time to recreate memories, but here are a few:

1) The way the sun shone through the rose window of the chapel in spring.

2) PG running study hall.

3) Uncle Will's History class.

4) Mr. Peck's algebra with the Little Red Book, and how it stimulated my interest in math.

5) Mr. Hutchenson's English classes that 20 years ago encouraged me to start referring to myself as a poet.

6) The fact that I learned how to think rather than what to think.

7) Oh yes, and I still eat shredded wheat and applesauce for breakfast.

Bryan Benedict '63

henegarg — 2026-02-27 17:24:22 UTC

My three years at Asheville School enabled me to learn how to study, understand what my strengths and weaknesses were, and to figure out who I was.

Dr. Casey Gallagher '87

henegarg — 2026-02-27 17:41:46 UTC

At The Asheville School, I learned to challenge myself, to nurture personal growth, to appreciate natural and cultural beauty, and to foster community. I am grateful for the dedicated mentors and the supportive friends I met there, and for the inevitable frustrations and fortunate successes I experienced in a place where teachers were looking out for me and classmates had my back. Asheville School is rooted in me and will always. Not to mention I discovered the deliciousness of grilled cheese with Worcestershire sauce at TAS! It's still the only way I eat grilled cheese.

Harris Baker '74

henegarg — 2026-02-27 17:43:28 UTC

More than 50 years ago I met my current best friends at TAS. These friends, and the community, played a large role in the person I am today. Now our significant others are included in this community of TAS friends. There is a lot of love between us that is grounded through TAS!

Paula Rem '14

henegarg — 2026-03-20 15:23:43 UTC

Hard to tell! I enjoyed the Humanities Seminar by Mr. Jay Bonner and Mr. Arch Montgomery, as well as Drama Group with Mr. Peter and Spring Dance with Mrs. Cathy. Every class and activity was an opportunity to learn something new. Time management at the Asheville School was fantastic - our schedules were always full, it was never boring, as each moment of the day was used to the fullest! We also had enough time to relax, walk to Ingles with friends or take a taxi downtown! This particular organization of life, a clear and safe system which takes into account the wellbeing of all students, was something I really appreciated while being a boarding student at the Asheville School. You were never on your own, there was always something to do, someone to talk to. It was a very strong support network where every student had a possibility to display their unique talents.

Will Campbell '15

henegarg — 2026-03-25 20:08:31 UTC

My experience at Asheville School helped guide me through college and eventually toward a career in real estate. One of my favorite parts of my job is standing on an empty site and thinking about what it could become. We call it the highest and best use, and I think the idea extends beyond any piece of land. Looking back, I think Asheville School was one of the first places to ask that question of me. Asheville School gave me a foundation, the kind that matters and shows up in how you tackle hard problems and how you think about what a place, or a person, can become.

Leila Wright '03

henegarg — 2026-03-25 20:10:31 UTC

Why Mr. Jay Bonner was important to her.

In an age where we are seeing behind the curtain of some of our heroes... and it's often disappointing, Mr. Bonner was and is for a me a role model of what a true hero is - a man who was passionate about his pursuits, invested deeply in his connections, a loving husband and father... he makes you feel seen and has an "aliveness" that seems so rare, back then and now.

Arch Montgomery - Former Head of School

henegarg — 2026-03-27 15:02:50 UTC