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Student Messages
Anthony McClendon
Class of 2024
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“My St. Augustine experience has been great so far. The teachers are great. They provide a very hands-on experience. They help you to feel comfortable and will do whatever it takes for you to understand the material. We have counselors who care and guide you towards the career you want to pursue. The environment here is a loving and nurturing space for young African American men.”
“St. Augustine is an all-around good school. The teachers are also good fit for me. They like to get to know you personally, but when it’s time to get to work it’s a different ball game. St. Augustine is making me become a better young man and when I grow up, I’ll have so many options. Being in the heart of the 7th ward of New Orleans, we get to experience the real city and that motivates me to want to do more for my community.”
St. Augustine High School has changed my life. St. Augustine High school has helped me become a leader that brings other young people to Christ. St. Augustine has equipped me with the tools that I will need to survive and thrive in the world. The school has shown me how a distinguished African American male is supposed to carry and presents himself to all. As a Purple Knight, I know that I will go out into the world and uphold honesty, integrity, and discipline while setting it on fire!”
Terrell Parker
Class of 2024
Warren Stevens II
Class of 2022
Student Life
Academic Curriculum
St. Augustine’s rigorous curriculum is designed not only to prepare students for college and beyond, but also to instill a love of learning that helps them pursue their passions and interests to the fullest.
Rigorous Classes
Our college preparatory curriculum offers an academically rigorous education. Graduates have earned millions in academic scholarships. Advanced Placement (AP), ACT Test prep, and dual enrollment opportunities.
Building Pathways to Leadership
Cultivating student leadership is a critical part of the classroom experience. Programs provide students with opportunities to gain problem-solving skills, develop awareness of social issues, and learn how to make a positive difference.
Individual Attention
Every student is known by first and last name. Average class size is lower than most, and teachers are always available outside instructional class time for tutoring and additional help.
Students at St. Augustine have opportunities to participate in many extracurricular programs. Through our diverse offerings in musical arts, clubs, and activities, St. Augustine creates a unique environment where students have the freedom to discover and pursue their passions. Along the way, they forge bonds of friendship that last a lifetime.
Athletics
St. Augustine High School Department of Athletics seeks to inspire academic and athletic excellence in student-athletes by challenging them to achieve the highest level of intellectual and personal development by following the mission of St. Augustine High School to honor the history and traditions of the program to perpetuate excellence.
Alumni Chapters
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.
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 this 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 men who can and will make a difference in the world.
– Lionel Griffin ‘88
The 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
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
The purpose of the St. Augustine Alumni Chapter in Atlanta is to support a network of graduates who help to raise the profile and give exposure to our alma mater. We provide scholarships to well-deserving students along with other project-based needs and support our sports programs. We also mentor young Purple Knights who may attend College or Universities in the Atlanta Metro area. We are proud Purple Knights that are leaders in our communities. We are a chapter that understood the charge we have been given to give back to our institution.
At its core, the Washington, DC Alumni Chapter is a fraternal organization that exists to financially support 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 (LPS)
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 non-profit, with a 501(c) (3) designation from the IRS, incorporated in Louisiana. 100% of all proceeds from fundraisers go directly to assist our St. Aug Family.
– Ann Eugene
Cornerstone Club
The Cornerstone Club of St. Augustine High School is a non-profit organization that has acquired 501(c) 3 status from the Internal Revenue Service. For better than thirty years (30), the club’s mission is 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
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
Alumni Advisory Board (AAB)
The St Augustine High School Alumni Advisory Board (AAB) consist 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 Alumni Advisory Board pledges to continue that support into the future. – Mark Boucree ‘85
Endowments
Permanent Endowments
Expanding St. Augustine High School’s endowment will assist in the diversification of the school’s viability and longevity. We intend to constantly grow our endowment year over year. By doing so, we reduce our vulnerability to economic crisis. We are thankful for our alums, friends and organizations who have elected to support the school via our endowment platform. Named endowed funds provide essential support for curriculum enhancements, scholarships, athletics, technology advances, facility improvements, music programs and more.
Association of St. Augustine Alumni–Atlanta Chapter Endowment Fund Ronnie LaSalle Adams ’71 Endowed Memorial Scholarship Award Aline M. and Danny J. Bakewell, Sr ’65 Endowed Scholarship Award Keith E. Butler ’71 Ivy League and Ivy Plus Endowment Fund Ronald M. Carrere, Sr. ’72 Endowed Memorial Scholarship J & L Cassidy Endowment Fund Jack Dorsey Endowed Operations Fund Congressman John Lewis Project Endowment Joyce and Glenny Morgan ’59 Charitable Endowment JP & Erin Hymel Endowed Operations Fund Zachary Thomas Nelson ’14 Endowed Memorial Scholarship Thomas Perkins Endowment Fund Rosemary Phelps Endowed Memorial Assistance Fund Olga and Dr. Percy Pierre ’57 Endowment Fund Brett & Bethany Rodney of Crescent Production Services Equipment Endowment Fund Joseph Oliver Simms, Jr. ’68 Endowed Scholarship Fund 60 Minutes Band Instrument Endowment Fund St. Augustine High School General Endowment Fund St. Augustine High School Class of 1965 Endowed Scholarship Fund St. Augustine High School Class of 1980 Endowed Scholarship Fund St. Augustine High School Class of 1990 Endowed Scholarship Fund Dr. Kenneth St. Charles ’81 Improvement and Excellence Endowment Aulston G. Taylor ’98 Endowment Fund Paul A. Valteau, Sr. Endowed Fund Oliver Jude Vital Endowed Memorial Scholarship Ted & Janice Washington ’66 Film & Media Endowed Scholarship Fund Dr. Jerome T. Medley, M.D. ‘58 Medical Initiative Endowment Fund
By the Numbers
$3,286,789 Total 2,667
Individual Gifts
64%
YOY growth on total donor participation
$168,400
Chapters and Clubs Support
$749,310
Friends of St. Augustine Giving
$843,925 $1,521,204
Foundation and Corporation Giving
Scholarships
Annual Donor Named Scholarships
Each year, St. Augustine High School receives generous support towards annual scholarships from donors and supporters. Students who meet the set criteria provided by donors, apply every year sharing their academic progress and showcasing their writing skills by responding to questions within the application process. These named scholarships provide families with tuition support as well as connect students to generous donors. This is one way we strengthen our bond and presence in the community to create lifelong friendships.
ACE Tuition Assistance Program ARETE Tuition Assistance Program Archdiocese of New Orleans Champions of Catholic Education Fund Association of St. Augustine Alumni– Atlanta Chapter Scholarship Association of St. Augustine Alumni–Dallas Chapter Scholarship Association of St. Augustine Alumni–Houston Chapter Scholarship Association of St. Augustine Alumni–New Orleans Chapter Scholarship Father Wilbur J. Atwood, SSJ Memorial Scholarship Fund Fr. Joseph M. Doyle, SSJ Memorial Scholarship Fund H. Jamon Barrow ’91 Family Scholarship Award Sr. Julianne Blanchard–Ascension DePaul Foundation of New Orleans Tuition Assistance Fund Michael & Carolyn Bolan Charitable Trust Award Donavin & Linear Boyd Family Funeral Home Scholarship Award Gretta and Winston Burns Sr. Scholarship Fund Winston Jr., Wendy & Blair Burns Scholarship Fund Cheek Law Firm Scholarship and Emergency Assistance Fund Cornerstone Club Scholarship Fund Corpus Christi-Epiphany Parish Tuition Assistance Fund Crusto-Jupiter Academic Performance Recognition Award Daughters of Charity–Mission and Ministry Tuition Assistance Alexander “Keith” Davis ’72 and Davis Family Memorial Scholarship Fund Fr. Joseph M. Doyle, S.S.J. Memorial Scholarship Award Drago’s Seafood Restaurant and Cvitanovich Family Foundation Fund Evans Family and Friends Scholarship Fund Joseph J. and Cecilia Favre Memorial Scholarship Fund First Bank and Trust Tuition Sponsorship Initiative Good Shepherd School Tuition Assistance Jim Hall Memorial Scholarship Hamilton Family Scholarship Award Edwin H. Hampton Music Performance Award Alfred Harrell ’90 Scholarship Award Haydel Family Scholarship Fund Heard Foundation Scholarship Judge Charles R. Jones ’62 Scholarship Award Juluke Family Scholarship Fund Society of St. Joseph “The Josephites” Tuition Assistance Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans—Schoenbaum Essay Contest Award KnightTime Ministries and Two Knights Publishing Tuition Assistance Fund Ladies for Purple Scholars Scholarship Program Ladies for Purple Scholars Tuition Assistance Program Ketasha Jackson-Lawrence Scholarship Award Louisiana State Scholarship Replacement Initiative Major Services Annual Scholarship Award Nabonne Family Academic Scholarship Fund Wayne J. Neveu ’68 Student Leadership Scholarship Award Robinson-Goodwin Family Scholarship Fund Tumbusui Ogden ’92 Scholarship Fund Pro Bono Publico Foundation Tuition Assistance Fund Octave “Vince” Rainey Tuition Assistance Award James P. Raymond Jr. Tuition Assistance Award Frank Richard ’97 Family Scholarship Award Macklin “Mack” Simmons Scholarship Fund Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament Tuition Assistance Son of A Saint Tuition Assistance Fund Son of A Saint Tuition Assistance Program St. Augustine Alumni Advisory Board Tuition Assistance Fund St. Augustine Class of 1965 Scholarship Fund St. Augustine High School President’s Partners Fund St. Leo the Great-St. Raymond Parish Tuition Assistance Fund Aulston G. Taylor ’98 Annual Scholarship Fund Keith Thomas ’84 Memorial Scholarship Fund Sidney Torres Scholarship Award UPS Foundation Scholarship Award Joseph Victor Waddell, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund Terry and Julia Garcia Whitaker Family Scholarship Award Henry C. Winder, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund Yes, I Am! Scholarship Award
1,275
Number of first-time donors to St. Augustine High School. This unprecedented growth demonstrated nearly double the number of first-time donors in 2020.
