| Austin High School Class of 1962 Stephen F. Austin High School, Austin, Texas |
| Faculty and Staff |
In recalling our days at Austin High in our fortieth reunion directory, the one item that was most
frequently mentioned was the faculty. We had exceptional teachers who affected our lives. Do you
have news of our teachers? If so, please share it with us.
frequently mentioned was the faculty. We 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 (Corkey) 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 as
evidenced by these pictures of the event.
School band hall was named in honor of
LaFalco (Corkey) 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 as
evidenced by these 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 5/16/2012
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 Corkey Robinson
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The Class of '61 has reported on its Web site that Maurice Price died January 15, 2012, at the
age of 92. We have not been able to find an obituary to confirm this.
age of 92. We have not been able to find an obituary to confirm this.
Marguerite Jarrell taught art at Austin High from 1956 to 1965. During that time, she
encouraged many students, including our own Pat Brown, to explore their creativity in the realm
of art. Her students consistently won awards for their work. Ms. Jarrell was very proud of her
students and continued to follow their careers after high school. At Dedication Day, May 20,
2012, Ms. Jarrell was awarded Honored Faculty status. Her legacy continues through the
Marguerite Jarrell Scholarship awarded each year to talented and deserving art students at
Austin High,.
encouraged many students, including our own Pat Brown, to explore their creativity in the realm
of art. Her students consistently won awards for their work. Ms. Jarrell was very proud of her
students and continued to follow their careers after high school. At Dedication Day, May 20,
2012, Ms. Jarrell was awarded Honored Faculty status. Her legacy continues through the
Marguerite Jarrell Scholarship awarded each year to talented and deserving art students at
Austin High,.
Many of us were fortunate to have Shirley Wendlandt as a teacher who taught us not only biology
but also how to outline! Mrs. Wendlant is retired and lives in the Hill Country near Goldwaithe.
but also how to outline! Mrs. Wendlant is retired and lives in the Hill Country near Goldwaithe.