November 2021
11.6.21
November 6, 2021
All Saints' Day Masses Begin Remembrance Month
Paige Barlow '22 was a student lector at Monday's Upper School All Saints' Day Mass.
The remembrance month of November began Monday with the celebration of All Saints' Day Mass from Richard J. Meelia '67 Hall. Two separate Masses were held for Middle and Upper School students. Father Patrick Armano, School Chaplain, encouraged those in attendance to remember the saints of the church, and all those who have reached heaven.
"Saints are those who have emptied themselves to allow themselves to be filled with God, but there are many people in heaven, and those are who we celebrate today. Our goal is to be in heaven, and to be prepared for the next life. And that is what we are doing here at Austin Prep right now," Father Patrick said.
On Tuesday, All Souls' Day, Austin Prep invited all those within the School community to submit the names of deceased loved ones, which will be placed at the foot of the altar in the Chapel of St. Augustine to be remembered in our masses, prayers, and sacrifices, as an expression of our faith and in gratitude for being part of the Austin Prep community. If you would like to submit the name of a deceased loved one, you can do so by clicking here. Our faith assures us that the bonds of love that we have shared with them do not end with death.
Have Coffee with the Head of School on Wednesday...
As a reminder, Head of School Dr. James Hickey will be hosting Coffee and Conversation with the Head of School on Wednesday, November 10th at 8:15 a.m. This is an informal gathering and a great opportunity to have high level discussions and open dialogue with Dr. Hickey, while learning more about Austin Prep. Dr. Hickey looks forward to discussing the outlook for the rest of the first semester, as well as other initiatives for the 2021-22 academic year and beyond.
The coffee and conversation with Dr. Hickey will run about 45 minutes, and will be conducted in a small group setting to help facilitate conversation. If you'd like to participate, kindly RSVP to Mrs. Judy Reynolds, Executive Assistant to the Head of School, at jreynolds@austinprep.org. Once confirmed, Mrs. Reynolds will email you with a meeting location. Dr. Hickey looks forward to hosting you!
...And if Coffee Isn't Enough, you can BE the Head of School!
Signature Event Live Auction Highlighted by Opportunity for one Lucky Student to be "Head of School for a Day"
Remember in 2019 when School-wide Student Government President Josh Azor ‘20 attempted to take over Dr. Hickey’s office? Well that opportunity could go to the highest auction bidder at this year's Signature Event.
Signature Event tickets are on sale and selling fast! Considered the parent social event of the year, the Signature Event has become a favorite with parents, is well attended, and allows parents to get together for food and fun in support of Austin Prep. Get your tickets before rates increase on November 15th.
Click Here to Buy Signature Event Tickets Now
The annual Signature Event will take place Saturday, December 4th at Andover Country Club. The gala features a dinner buffet, silent and live auctions. The Signature Event Committee, led by Mannie Gouveia P'23, the Signature Event coordinator, has been hard at work planning for the event. This year, we are excited to announce that one of the live auction items will be the opportunity for one student to join Dr. Hickey and see what it's like to be the Head of School for a day! This will no doubt be a popular item!
Many items for past auctions have come through the generosity of the parent community. Interested in donating an item for our silent or live auction? Click here to take a look at commonly donated items. Thank you in advance for your support.
Blue Mass Returns for First Time Since 2019
Reading Police Department School Resources Officers Matthew Vatcher and Brian Lewis attended the 2018 Blue Mass with Reading Police Department Chief David Clark.
The 5th Annual Blue Mass of Thanksgiving for First Responders will take place Monday, November 22nd at 8:30 a.m. in Richard J. Meelia '67 Hall. The Blue Mass has become an Austin Prep tradition and one of the most cherished days of the academic year. Parents who are First Responders are invited to join us for Mass and for Breakfast immediately following Mass. Alumni who are First Responders are also invited to the Mass and Breakfast. First Responders are asked to wear their uniforms to Mass and breakfast. Parents and Alumni who are First Responders and able to join us for breakfast are asked to respond here by Wednesday, November 10th.
Peace and Justice Liturgies to be Celebrated November 15th
"We love the truth when its light shines warmly upon us but when it exposes our darkness we rebuke it. If we are consecrated to the Truth Himself, Christ the Lord, then His Light shall radiate so deeply within us that there will be no more darkness.”
~ St. Augustine
Father Jorge Reyes, O.S.A. celebrated a peace and justice liturgy in March, 2021.
As an Augustinian Catholic community, we believe that every act of racism and violence is a failure to acknowledge and respect that we are created in God’s image and that every human person has worth and dignity. Our school community will celebrate two liturgies for Peace and Justice on Monday, November 15th in the Chapel of St. Augustine. Theology classes meeting during the time of the liturgies will be in attendance. More details will be sent to participating students and families next week.
Nagpal '26 Appears in Music Video Celebrating Hindu Holiday
Aaria Nagpal '26, left, was featured in a music video celebrating Diwali.
This week was Diwali, one of the most popular festivals of Hinduism. Diwali symbolizes the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance." To honor the Hindu Festival of Lights, Aaria Nagpal '26 recently had the opportunity to perform as part of an international music video for a new song about the power of light. Check out the great video here. Great job, Aaria!
Dr. Kuykendall Makes First Visit of 2021-2022 Academic Year
Dr. Crystal Kuykendall with Upper School Students at a presentation this week.
Dr. Crystal Kuykendall visited campus for the first time this academic year on Tuesday, November 2nd and Wednesday, November 3rd, and addressed our students on the importance of creating a sense of belonging for all students, developing personal responsibility, and being role models. She focused on these topics through the lens of Veritas, Unitas, and Caritas.
Dr. Kuykendall first came to campus in March 2020 at the invitation of the Head of School to be the keynote speaker at the 2020 St. Augustine Lecture. She joined our team in the summer of 2020 to be our partner to advance our ongoing work to educate for justice, and we are grateful that our new students had the opportunity to attend her lectures this week with classmates.
Austin Prep Celebrates National French Week
Students in French Classes created country flag projects.
November 3rd marked the beginning of National French Week. Madame Kerianne Barry’s French classes have been preparing projects at all levels, creating informational pamphlets about renowned Francophone (French-speaking) people, illustrating famous Francophone culinary specialties, and creating country flag projects, as seen above. Morning prayer has been enriched by the Our Father and Hail Mary, en français, and Sage Dining featured a French menu on Thursday.
Christian Alfieri '22 prays the Hail Mary in French.
National French Week continues into next week. On Monday, the French Club will build Eiffel Towers out of marshmallows and dried spaghetti. Students in the upper levels will also go into some of the Middle School Latin classes to teach a mini lesson in French. It will conclude on Tuesday, November 9th. Students in all grades have the opportunity to win prizes by filling in the BINGO cards handed out at lunch, or going to Room 205 to collect data for the Francophone trivia contest. Bonne chance!
Austin Prep Student Travel Program Highlighted
In a typical year, Austin Prep makes a number of domestic and international trips available for students. Students in Grades 6-12 have had the opportunity to enrich their journeys through global travel. Recent international destinations have included: Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, France, Greece, Ecuador, Italy, New Zealand, Panama, Peru, the United Kingdom, and perhaps most notably, a Christmas trip to Vatican City.
The winter 2019-2020 Choral trip to Rome was not only a landmark experience for Austin Prep students, it was the last trip students took prior to the then emerging COVID-19 pandemic. As most aspects of the educational experience have returned to a new sense of normal, student travel has been slow to return.
That said, industry experts and educators are looking forward to the future of student travel. Austin Prep's travel programs were featured in a recent article detailing the outlook for student travel this year and beyond. Click here to read the article. We look forward to traveling with our students soon!
More Travel! Russo Takes Summer Sabbatical to Yellowstone
Every year, Austin Prep grants summer sabbatical awards to select faculty members to promote their growth as practitioners in the classroom and leaders in their fields to sustain best teaching practices. Humanities faculty Mr. Brian Russo '09 was the recipient of a summer sabbatical grant this past summer, and visited Yellowstone in August. Mr. Russo was drawn to visit Yellowstone because it is one of the largest areas of preserved wilderness in the United States. The park provides a timeless snapshot of what life was like for millions of years before humans dominated the environment.
Visiting Yellowstone provided a great opportunity for Mr. Russo to share what he has learned about one of our greatest national treasures with Austin Prep students. Mr. Russo has integrated his experience into his teaching curriculum by not only educating his students on Yellowstone’s role as the first national park, but also on how Yellowstone inspired countries around the world to create protected parks of their own. Yellowstone serves as an encouraging reminder to Austin Prep students that nature must be preserved for humanity to thrive.
Some of Mr. Russo’s favorite experiences were seeing the eruption of the Old Faithful Geyser, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and the rainbow coloration of Grand Prismatic Spring. He was also captivated by the bison which ruled the road in Yellowstone’s Lamar Valley. Mr. Russo was also able to visit the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center where he saw grizzlies and timber wolves up close.
Faculty experiences like this are made possible by your support through the Annual Fund. The faculty and students of Austin Prep appreciate your continued generosity.
Roman Dress up Day
Latin scholars in Mrs. Heather Veit's G Block Foundations of Latin 1 class learned about typical Roman dress and daily activities on Thursday.
Happy Veterans Day
As a reminder, Austin Prep will be closed Thursday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. The Austin Prep community is grateful to all those who have served our Country.
Additionally, Friday, November 12th is our Parent-Teacher Conference Day, and there will be no classes. More details regarding the day will emailed to parents on Monday. Have a great weekend!
11.13.21
November 13, 2021
Signature Event Ticket Prices Increase Monday
Considered the parent social event of the year, the Signature Event has become a favorite with parents, is well attended, and allows parents to get together for food and fun in support of Austin Prep. Get your tickets before rates increase on Monday, November 15th.
Click Here to Buy Signature Event Tickets Now
The annual Signature Event will take place Saturday, December 4th at Andover Country Club. The event features a host beer and wine cocktail hour and passed appetizers, dinner buffet, and silent and live auctions. The Signature Event Committee, led by Mannie Gouveia P'23, the Signature Event coordinator, has been hard at work planning for the event.
This year, we are excited to announce that one of the live auction items will be the opportunity for one student to join Dr. James Hickey and see what it's like to be the Head of School for a day! This will no doubt be a popular item!
Many items for past auctions have come through the generosity of the parent community. Interested in donating an item for our silent or live auction? Click here to take a look at commonly donated items. Thank you in advance for your support.
Signature Event will Again Feature the Tuition Raffle
Dr. Hickey draws the winning Tuition Raffle ticket at the 2019 Signature Event.
In conjunction with the Signature Event, Austin Prep is once again hosting a Tuition Raffle, which is open to all current parents. The owner of the winning raffle ticket may be credited up to the full tuition cost for one student for the 2021-2022, or the 2022-2023 academic year.
Tickets are $250 each and only 250 will be sold. The raffle winner will be chosen at the Signature Event on Saturday, December 4th, at Andover Country Club. You do not need to be present to win, but have your phone handy in case you receive a call that night from Dr. Hickey!
This raffle supports the efforts of the Austin Prep Parents Association’s Signature Event. All proceeds from the Signature Event benefit each and every one of our students.
The raffle will open at 7:00 p.m, on Monday, November 22nd, 2021. Look for an email with more details containing the link to the raffle.
Apparel Store Closes Tomorrow Night
Start your Christmas shopping for Austin Prep apparel and branded items with our Christmas Online Store - open now to parents, students, faculty and staff. The store is open right now and will close at midnight on November 14th.
Austin Prep Christmas Apparel Store
As you browse the store, take note of the options to either customize some of the apparel with a sports team name or organization, or to purchase items with just the Austin Prep brand. Please remember, only the polo shirts, 1/4 zip and 1/2 zip pullovers are allowed to be worn in school. School approved apparel is identified on the site.
All orders will be shipped directly to your home, and should arrive in mid December.
More online stores will be open throughout the year, but don't miss this current opportunity by clicking the button above. Happy Shopping!
Peace and Justice Liturgies to be Celebrated November 15th
Father Jorge Reyes, O.S.A. celebrated a Peace and Justice Liturgy for students and staff in March, 2021.
Fr. Jorge Reyes, O.S.A., Director of Mission and Inclusion, will celebrate two Peace and Justice Liturgies on Monday, November 15th in the Chapel of St. Augustine. These Liturgies will occur during G and B Blocks and will be attended by students in Theology classes. Those students, teachers and staff members who have free blocks at that time are welcome to attend and join in prayer.
Our prayers during special Masses dedicated to justice, peace and healing, are one of several initiatives facilitated by the Office of Mission and Inclusion to foster supportive spaces for our community to gather, reflect, and pray in response to painful injustices that occur in our country and around the world.
As St. Augustine taught, we grow most when we participate in community and extend care to those who are in need through the works of Christian charity. The United Conference of Catholic Bishops affirms this approach and calls upon us to address the systemic/root causes that led to those needs.
At a time when division, social unrest, and the breakdown of community occurs in so many neighborhoods, we must embrace the heart of the Augustinian way of life. Let us work towards a mutual sharing of what God has given us so that the needs of every member of the community are met and all people are treated with the inherent dignity they deserve.
Blue Mass is November 22nd
Father Patrick Armano blesses First Responders at the 2018 Blue Mass.
The 5th Annual Blue Mass of Thanksgiving for First Responders will take place Monday, November 22nd at 8:30 a.m. in Richard J. Meelia '67 Hall. The Blue Mass has become an Austin Prep tradition and one of the most cherished days of the academic year. Parents who are First Responders are invited to join us for Mass and for Breakfast immediately following Mass. Alumni who are First Responders are also invited to the Mass and Breakfast. First Responders are asked to wear their uniforms to Mass and breakfast. Chapel dress is required of all students. Parents and Alumni who are First Responders and able to join us for breakfast are asked to respond here no later than November 15th.
Thanksgiving Basket Initiative Supports Communities in Need
Victoria Tenreiro '25 and Kate Beckel '23 assist with the delivery of baskets last Thanksgiving.
To further support our mission, Austin Prep students and staff will be assembling and donating 60 Thanksgiving Baskets for families in need. This year baskets will be donated to families from St. Mary the Assumption Parish in Lawrence. This gesture reminds us to be thankful for all that we have while also remembering and helping those less fortunate.
Over the next week Advisory Groups will partner together and collect items to include in our Thanksgiving Baskets. Below are the items that will be included in each of the 60 baskets:
Base your donations on a family size of four or five. All items should be non-perishable items. We thank you for your participation in helping make Thanksgiving a wonderful experience for these families, and look forward to our continued support of these families over Christmas and Easter.
Service Hours Soon to be Managed Through New App
Austin Prep's mission emphasizes the importance of lives of service to others in the spirit of Jesus Christ. We are in the process of switching to a new online service tracking program that helps students keep track of completed service hours right on their phones with an app called MobileServe. As this new process rolls out, students will receive an email to their Austin Prep account with directions on how to set up MobileServe. Students will go over MobileServe in advisory, but can also see Mr. Dustin Batista, Theology Faculty and Coordinator of Service, with any questions.
As a reminder, the commitment of service to others is a graduation requirement for all Austin Prep Upper School students. Students must complete 10 hours of service each year that they are enrolled in the Upper School for a total of 40 hours by the end of their senior year to be eligible for graduation. Middle School students should complete 2 hours of service in Grade 6, 3 hours of service in Grade 7, and 4 hours of service in Grade 8.
These hours must follow the criteria of Christian Service, typically represented through serving the needy as described in Matthew 25, from which we find the seven Corporal Works of Mercy. The service experience can lead to self-discovery and self-growth. These hour requirements are to be in direct service, where students are engaged in meeting and serving those who are in need. As Jesus said, “Whatever you do for the least of my brothers and sisters, you do for me” (Matthew 25:40).
Mr. Batista is available to help students identify, and find meaningful Christian Service opportunities and create relationships with the many organizations in need of our assistance.
Iannibelli '22 Signs National Letter of Intent with Stonehill
Jack Iannibelli '22 with sister Juliana '24 and parents, Jim and Maryellen.
Wednesday marked the first National Letter of Intent signing of the academic year. Jack Iannibelli '22 signed his Letter of Intent to continue his baseball career at Stonehill College. Congratulations to Jack and best of luck as you continue your athletic career!
Sensales Make Mark in Local Theatre
Brian Sensale '93 P'27, left, performs in a local adaptation of Romeo and Juliet.
Brian is joined in the show by his daughter, Celia Sensale '27.
Celia Sensale '27 and her father, Brian '93, P'27, are currently starring in Romeo and Juliet at the Quannapowitt Players, Inc. in Reading, with shows continuing on November 13th-14th and 19th-20th.
An an all-volunteer organization, The Quannapowitt Players, Inc. mission is to produce quality and affordable theater, encouraging the arts in our community. The Quannapowitt Players, Inc. has provided this quality community theater for over 80 years in a converted historic 1853 Little Red School House, which features a black-box performance space with intimate seating for 150 patrons.
Interested in attending a show? Click here to learn more and to buy tickets.
Happy Birthday, St. Augustine
Today, November 13th, marks St. Augustine's 1,667th birthday. The Patron of Austin Prep, St. Augustine is one of the most consequential and well-known saints in the history of the Church, and his teachings help sustain our Journey in pursuit of Truth.
11.20.21
November 20, 2021
Tuition Raffle Opens Monday
Winner to be announced at Signature Event; Tickets for Event still available
In conjunction with the Signature Event, Austin Prep is once again hosting a Tuition Raffle, which is open to all current parents. The owner of the winning raffle ticket may be credited up to the full tuition cost for one student for the 2021-2022, or the 2022-2023 academic year.
Tickets are $250 each and only 250 will be sold. The raffle winner will be chosen at the Signature Event on Saturday, December 4th, at Andover Country Club. You do not need to be present to win, but have your phone handy in case you receive a call that night from Head of School, Dr. James Hickey!
This raffle supports the efforts of the Austin Prep Parents Association’s Signature Event. All proceeds from the Signature Event benefit each and every one of our students.
The raffle will open at 7:00 p.m, on Monday, November 22nd. Look for an email Monday night with more details containing the link to the raffle.
Signature Event Tickets Still Available
You and 18 of your friends could attend a Boston Bruins game in this suite! This and many other great auction items will be featured at the Signature Event.
A limited number of tickets to the Signature Event are still available. The event features a host beer and wine cocktail hour and passed appetizers, dinner buffet, and silent and live auctions. The Signature Event Committee, led by Mannie Gouveia P'23, the Signature Event coordinator, has been hard at work planning for the event.
Click Here to Buy Signature Event Tickets Now
We also have a great list of auction items for the event. We are excited to announce that one of the live auction items will be the opportunity for one student to join Dr. Hickey and see what it's like to be the Head of School for a day! This will no doubt be a popular item!
Additionally, a live auction item at the event will be a Boston Bruins luxury box for 19 on Saturday, December 27th vs. the Pittsburgh Penguins. Package includes a $1,000 food and alcohol allowance. Puck drops at 7:00 p.m. Value on this incredible experience is $7,000.
Another auction item includes 4 tickets to Kiss 108's Jingle Ball on Sunday, December 12th. The tickets are in Loge Section 1, Row 13, seats 1-4.
Many items for past auctions have come through the generosity of the parent community. Interested in donating an item for our silent or live auction? Click here to take a look at commonly donated items. Thank you in advance for your support.
Blue Mass Returns Monday
The Blue Mass returns for the first time since 2019.
The 5th Annual Blue Mass of Thanksgiving for First Responders will take place Monday, November 22nd at 8:30 a.m. in Richard J. Meelia '67 Hall. The Blue Mass has become an Austin Prep tradition and one of the most cherished days of the academic year. Chapel dress is required of all students. We look forward to celebrating and praying for those in our community who help keep us safe.
Christmas Traditions Approaching
The most wonderful time of the year is upon us! We look forward to the return of Austin Prep's holiday traditions in an in-person format. More details will follow, but please save the date as preparations are underway for the following events:
Lessons and Carols
Monday, December 6th, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. This is a performance for Austin Prep parents.
Thursday, December 9th, 2021 at 1:15 p.m. This is a schoolwide performance for Austin Prep students and staff.
The Nutcracker
Monday, December 13th, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 14th, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
We are grateful for all those who will help us make these events a reality, and hope you will join us for the shows.
Fr. Jorge Celebrates 25 Years of Priesthood
Congratulations to Fr. Jorge Reyes, O.S.A. for his 25th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood. Last Saturday, we celebrated a special Mass of Thanksgiving and Silver Jubilee of Priestly Ordination in the Chapel of St. Augustine. Fr. Jorge's family and friends joined us for the Mass and a celebratory meal. We are blessed to have Fr. Jorge has a member of our school community!
Blanco '22 Signs National Letter of Intent with Virginia
Evan Blanco '22 and his mother, Suzanne.
Monday featured a high profile National Letter of Intent ceremony as Evan Blanco '22 signed his Letter of Intent to continue his baseball career at the University of Virginia. Congratulations to Evan and best of luck as you continue your athletic career!
Cross Country Team Inspired by Guest Speaker
Accomplished runner Becca Pizzi, in blue, spoke to the Cross Country team on Wednesday.
Becca Pizzi, a two time winner and first American woman winner of the World Marathon Challenge, spoke to the Cross Country team on Wednesday. The World Marathon Challenge is an endurance event consisting of seven marathons in seven consecutive days on seven continents. She spoke to the team about her experiences with the event and with running in general. She also fielded some incredible questions from the team.
The Cross Country team will wrap up their season later today at the MIAA Division 2 State Championship in Wrentham, MA.
Initial Response to Annual Fund Campaign Strong
Faculty and Staff lead the way!
Trips to the Charlestown Navy Yard at the USS Constitution Museum, where 8th graders had the opportunity to meet Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, are made possible in part as a result of gifts to the Austin Prep Fund.
In this month of Thanksgiving, we deeply appreciate all of you who have already made a gift to the Austin Prep Fund. The money annually raised for this essential campaign makes an Austin Prep education exceptional. Along with providing resources for expanded academic activities, gifts to the Austin Prep Fund provide resources that support the arts, athletics, clubs and other activities that give students important opportunities to improve their skills and discover new interests.
As we approach the holiday season, we ask you to make Austin Prep a charitable priority in your year-end-giving plans by contributing to the Austin Prep Annual Fund. Your gift can be directed to Academics, Athletics, Mission and Inclusion, Student Life and Arts, Tuition Assistance or Austin Support (goes to the area of greatest need).
In addition to all the gifts we have received this fall from alumni, parents, past parent and grandparents, this past week the faculty and staff were asked to support the annual campaign for the Austin Prep Fund. They know Austin Prep derives its strength from all of us giving what we can, and like every year, their participation has been fantastic. We invite you to join them in supporting and endorsing Austin Prep through your generous donation.
Please click here now to make a donation. Thank you in advance for your continued support of the Austin Prep Fund during the holiday season and beyond!
Happening in the Classroom...
Mr. Tony Biscardi's '88 AP European History class experienced the return of the Enlightenment Salon. Students each represented a person from either the Scientific Revolution or the Enlightenment and debated ideas. Some even dressed as their assigned persona.
Students in Ms. Anjali Bhardwaj's Oceanography Lab created seawater in the lab with the same salinity that would be found in the ocean. The purpose of this lab was to demonstrate how the ocean is a solution that is not homogenous; there are different layers with different temperatures and salinity. Students looked at how temperature and salinity impact the density of salt water and create layers in our ocean. Students saw that salt water with a higher salinity will sink, and when salinities are equal, warmer water will rise and colder water will sink. These layers help create currents, which is the next topic of instruction.
Students in Señora Linda Filadoro’s P'22, '23 Spanish 2 Honors class each scored a perfecto 100% on their chapter vocabulary quiz. Students are learning about traveling abroad, modes of transportation and shopping for clothing.
Juniors in Mrs. Natalie Petrillo's P'10 Algebra 3 / Trigonometry class used concepts learned in class to build and fly a kite. From ancient China to modern times, geometric arrangements of fabric and rods have helped people rescue sailors, vanquish enemies, predict the weather, invent the airplane, study wind power, and entertain themselves with displays of aerodynamic artistry. In this project students were tasked with turning a sheet of material into a fully functioning kite. Students considered weight and area exposed to wind when they designed their kites. Final requirement for grading? The kite had to fly!
Austin Prep Celebrates Native American Heritage Month
Austin Prep continues to celebrate diverse cultures, and is currently recognizing Native American Heritage Month, which runs from November 1st - 30th. Throughout the Month we have been highlighting either individuals or tribes who have made a dramatic impact within Native American History. Austin Prep is committed to supporting and embracing Native American Tribes and people, while preserving their sacred heritage, culture, and beliefs for future generations. Want to learn more about some notable individuals of Native American heritage? Come check out the display board outside of the Chapel of St. Augustine.
Happy Thanksgiving From Austin Prep
During this special time of year, we are especially grateful that you are a part of the Austin Prep Community.
Warmest wishes to you and your family this Thanksgiving.
As a reminder, Thanksgiving Break begins Wednesday, November 24th and classes will resume Monday, November 29th. The Cougar Courier will return on Saturday, December 4th.