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2016 Dedication Day-Friday April 22, 2016

Thursday, March 31st, 2016

You are cordially invited to attend Dedication Day at Stephen F. Austin High School Friday, April 22, 2016. The program starts at 8 am with registration on the 2nd floor in front of the east elevators. Tours of the archival exhibit on the 2nd floor and the Hall of Honor are available. At 8:45 the […]

2015-2016 Annual Hall of Honor Newsletter

Thursday, March 31st, 2016

Last year’s Dedication Day was a tremendous success. The talent of our school population was reflected in the student body and by our honorees. We also honored veteran alumni with a “Well Done” medal for their service to the country. You may visit the Hall of Honor, located adjacent to the Jacquelyn McGee Performing Arts […]

SFA Society Fundraising Dinner

Wednesday, August 26th, 2015

Join us Saturday, August 29 from 7-9pm and celebrate the SFA Society and its mission to support Extracurricular Excellence at Stephen F. Austin High School. Since 2002, the SFA Society has directly impacted the lives of thousands of students by providing over $300,000 in grants to athletic, academic and other UIL activities on campus. Everything […]

Memorial Service for Brian Schenk

Thursday, August 20th, 2015

To all of Brian Schenk’s friends, The service for Brian Schenk has been confirmed by Austin ISD and the school principle. Saturday, September 19 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM Stephen F. Austin High School Performing Arts Center 1715 West Cesar Chavez Austin , TX 78703 (512) 414-2505-School Office # 512-913-4481-Marc Yancey’s cell

SCHENK, Brian William

Monday, July 27th, 2015

SCHENK, Brian William July 29, 1938 – July 19, 2015 With great sadness the family and friends of Brian William Schenk announce that he died peacefully on July 19, 2015 in Austin, Texas after battling significantly declining health for the past 2 years. Brian was 76 years old. Brian was born July 29, 1938 in […]

Gentle Ben emotional in Augusta farewell

Monday, April 13th, 2015

Team Crenshaw’s history at the Masters comes to a bittersweet close April 11, 2015 By Melanie Hauser, Special to PGATOUR.COM SHARE ON AUGUSTA, Ga. — The clouds had been building in the distance and, as if on cue, that first long low rumble of thunder enveloped the Augusta National clubhouse and the 18th green just as Ben […]

AHS Dedication Day News

Tuesday, March 31st, 2015

SFA Hall of Honor will be celebrating Dedication Day on Friday, April 24, 2015.  All alumni of Stephen F. Austin High School and their families are welcome to attend.  The day will start at 8 am with registration on the 2nd floor in front of the East elevators. At 8:45 the official Installation will commence […]

Don Zirkle, Former AHS Teacher

Wednesday, December 31st, 2014

Zirkle passed away at his home in Austin on Christmas Day, 2014, at the age of 76. Don was born on March 26th, 1938 in Santa Anna, Texas to Earl and Thelma Zirkle. After graduating from Coleman High School in 1956, Don attended Texas A&M, receiving a BA in History and Political Science in 1960. […]

In Memoriam List for AHS Alumni Who Passed Away

Saturday, October 4th, 2014

A current list of deceased Austin High School Alumni is kept up-to-date on this website by a dedicated alumni of the class of 1964, Kaye LaGrone. Kaye is an invaluable asset to her class and to all who use this site as she continues to be very involved with her classmates and other alumni. To […]

Who Was the First Female Band Member At AHS?

Thursday, September 4th, 2014

As a cool autumn breeze fills the air, stadium lights shine down on well-manicured football fields, illuminating each yard line until they seem to glow. When the football team leaves the field for halftime, another group of students enters the spotlight. Almost undistinguishable from one another in their crisp uniforms, they march onto the field […]

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