| Austin High School Class of 1969 Stephen F. Austin High School, Austin, Texas |
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| Faculty and Staff |
In recalling our days at Austin High, the one item that was most frequently mentioned was the faculty. We all had exceptional teachers who affected our lives. Do you have news of our teachers? If so, please share it with us.
On Friday, April 28, 2006, the Austin High
School band hall was named in honor of
LaFalco (Corky) Robinson. The ceremony
took place in the band hall at 9:00 a.m. with
former drum majors Scott Erwin, Kent Rider,
and Rick Jackson addressing the group and
presenting Mr. Robinson with commemorative
gifts. In his remarks, Scott related how he, Jerry
Taylor, and Newton Hightower persuaded Mr.
Robinson to move with them from O.Henry
Junior High School to Austin High, rather than
moving to the new Lanier High School. The rest
is legend as he stayed at AHS and influenced
thousands of young musicians. The class of
'62 was well represented at the presentation.
Many thanks to Pat Gendron and George
Holmgreen for providing pictures of the event.
School band hall was named in honor of
LaFalco (Corky) Robinson. The ceremony
took place in the band hall at 9:00 a.m. with
former drum majors Scott Erwin, Kent Rider,
and Rick Jackson addressing the group and
presenting Mr. Robinson with commemorative
gifts. In his remarks, Scott related how he, Jerry
Taylor, and Newton Hightower persuaded Mr.
Robinson to move with them from O.Henry
Junior High School to Austin High, rather than
moving to the new Lanier High School. The rest
is legend as he stayed at AHS and influenced
thousands of young musicians. The class of
'62 was well represented at the presentation.
Many thanks to Pat Gendron and George
Holmgreen for providing pictures of the event.
We extend our sympathy to the families of these faculty members who have died.
Louise Jarrell, counselor at O. Henry Junior High School, died May 12, 2004.
Anthony A. Macaluso passed away September 15, 2004. His obituary in the Austin American
Statesman stated, "There are no words to express the sense of pride, privilege and joy that he
would take in his career as an educator and tennis coach. For 28 years at S.F. Austin High
School, "Mr. Mac" as his students would call him, took no end in delight in helping to try and
answer the questions from young minds and to think about "cause and effect," not just
memorizing facts and figures. He also felt strongly that it was part of a teacher's commission to
encourage students to strive to be at their best at all times and to never put limits on their hopes
and dreams. Even years after retiring from teaching it would delight him to see former students
and remember the good old days with the Maroon and White."
Statesman stated, "There are no words to express the sense of pride, privilege and joy that he
would take in his career as an educator and tennis coach. For 28 years at S.F. Austin High
School, "Mr. Mac" as his students would call him, took no end in delight in helping to try and
answer the questions from young minds and to think about "cause and effect," not just
memorizing facts and figures. He also felt strongly that it was part of a teacher's commission to
encourage students to strive to be at their best at all times and to never put limits on their hopes
and dreams. Even years after retiring from teaching it would delight him to see former students
and remember the good old days with the Maroon and White."
Coach Travis R. Raven passed away May 11, 2004. An Austin native, he was all-state fullback
his junior year at Austin High. He received many playing and coaching awards, including High
School Coach of the Year in 1969. We extend sympathy to all of his family and especially to
Travis Jr. who is our classmate.
his junior year at Austin High. He received many playing and coaching awards, including High
School Coach of the Year in 1969. We extend sympathy to all of his family and especially to
Travis Jr. who is our classmate.
rev 2/22/2009
Milton O'Dell died May 4, 2007, at the age of 93. He was a teacher and golf coach at AHS for
18 years, with a record of two state championship teams, two individual state champions, and
two state runner-ups.
18 years, with a record of two state championship teams, two individual state champions, and
two state runner-ups.
Band Hall Named for Corky Robinson