On Friday, ten of us met up at Austin High for Dedication Day, which was a great way to kick off the weekend and an even better reminder that we are part of an incredible community of individuals who are Loyal Forever. The oldest graduate recognized left Austin High in 1935 and there was a […]
AHS Class of ’73 held its 40th reunion on Saturday, Oct. 19th at The Ranch on W. 6th Street, near their beloved “old” Austin High campus at 12th and Rio Grande. Classic rock from ’70-’73 and perfect fall weather set the mood for a fun-filled evening of Tex-Mex, cocktails and a picture-perfect view of downtown […]
Jack Hadsell (88) lost his long battle with cancer, Oct. 14, 2013, under the loving care of Christopher House. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Janelle. two daughters Becky Hadsell and Sheila Webb, son-in- law Jesse Webb, and two sisters Margaret Jordan, and Nancy Ann Ayres. In WWII Jack served in the […]
The 55th reunion of the Class of 1960 was celebrated on April 25, 2015. Other details to follow. Click on the website: http://ahs60.homestead.com/AHS.html or contact Kay Boyd for class information.
Thank you to all the students, alumni and faculty participating in the 2013 Dedication Day festivities at Austin High School. The day began at 9:00 in the library where August “Happy” Harris ’82 along with Delano Womack ’52 presented 12 scholarships to qualifying seniors. Scott Sayers praised the Hall of Honor and saluted the former […]
Cactus Pryor, Austin’s original funnyman and a pioneer of local radio and television, died Tuesday afternoon. He was 88. The cause was complications from a recent fall and Alzheimer’s disease. He fell and broke his leg earlier this month while living at an assisted living facility in Buda. With family around him, Pryor died at […]
Vernice Tilford Smith, Austin High School’s first African American teacher and a pioneer of integration in Central Texas, died August 23, 2011 of cardiac arrest. She was 88. Her family and friends said she’ll be remembered as an icon of the Austin education community, a loyal parent and a faithful woman. “She was firm, but […]
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