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ALUMNI CHAPTERS AND ORGANIZATIONS
As a school, we are blessed to have wonderful support groups that span across America. These organizations keep the school’s brand alive and present in their respective geographical areas. While all serve as fundraising arms of the school, they each go above and beyond the call of duty to engage with alums, friends and most importantly, students, in meaningful ways. Their representation matters to our success.
ASSOCIATION OF ST. AUGUSTINE HIGH SCHOOL - MIDWEST CHAPTER
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The Midwest alumni chapter of St. Augustine High School was established to bring together Purple Knights who are indebted to St. Augustine High School for instilling in us brotherhood and black excellence. Our intent is to share our story with the people of the Midwest, and encourage them to support the great institution of learning. We, as a chapter, are here and committed to support and uplift St. Augustine High School in the education of young black man who can and will make a difference in the world.
—Lionel Griffin ’88
ASSOCIATION OF ST. AUGUSTINE HIGH SCHOOL - HOUSTON CHAPTER
St. Augustine High School Houston Alumni Chapter is committed to the development of the school’s mission in the Greater Houston Area. This is accomplished by developing and maintaining partnerships with other organizations, as well as sponsoring events to promote the chapter and school’s goals and objectives.
—Reginald
Goings ’83
ASSOCIATION OF ST. AUGUSTINE, HIGH SCHOOL - NEW ORLEANS CHAPTER
The New Orleans “Home Chapter” is uniquely suited to not only offer scholarships to aspiring young Purple Knights, but also to continue to enhance their experience at 2600 via capital improvements and our volunteer efforts for the school. Rise Sons!
—Matthew Williams ’88
ASSOCIATION OF ST AUGUSTINE HIGH SCHOOL - ATLANTA CHAPTER
The Atlanta Alumni Chapter is a brotherhood of St. Augustine graduates residing in the Atlanta metropolitan area. As an organization, we come together for the purpose of fellowship and in support of our beloved alma mater. With a passion to raise funds for scholarships, arts, athletics, and other extra curriculum needs of the institution, with the support of the school staff, we seek to empower students to succeed in all aspects of life; and as proud leaders in our community, we are charged with the underlying achievement of giving back as St. Augustine Purple Knight alumni.
—Marlon S. Francois ‘84
ASSOCIATION OF ST. AUGUSTINE HIGH SCHOOL - DFW CHAPTER
The mission of the St. Augustine High School DFW alumni chapter is to help St. Aug alums living in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area to feel more connected to the school by engaging in activities that contribute funds and support to help the school fulfill its mission.
—Lawrence Epps ’74
ASSOCIATION OF ST. AUGUSTINE, HIGH SCHOOL - WASHINGTON, DC CHAPTER
At its core, the Washington, DC Alumni Chapter is a fraternal organization that exist to financially support the St. Augustine High School, while fostering and strengthening the bonds of camaraderie and brotherhood among St. Aug graduates. The chapter strives to strengthen the viability, longevity and visibility of St. Augustine, and to embrace its core values.
—Bill Brousseau ’73
Ladies For Purple Scholars
Ladies for Purple Scholars are a group of women who have created an organization dedicated to assisting students in financial need at St. Augustine High School. We are a nonprofit, with a 501(c)3 designation from the IRS, incorporated in Louisiana. 100% of all proceeds from fundraisers go directly to assist or St. Aug family.
—Ann Eugene
Alumni Advisory Board
The St. Augustine High School Alumni Advisory Board (AAB) consists of volunteer alumni that directly support the school’s administration and operations. This support can be accomplished via fundraising, volunteering, or advisory. The AAB has a long history (over 25 years) of dedicated service to our historic institution. The AAB pledges to continue that support into the future.
—Mark Boucree ’85
Cornerstone Club
The Cornerstone Club of St. Augustine High School is a nonprofit organization that has acquired 501(c)3 status from the IRS. For better than thirty years, the club’s mission has been to provide financial support to deserving young men who wish to acquire St. Augustine‘s quality education, so the school’s excellence and traditions are continued.
—Reginald Delecia ’80