Welcome Home, South High Alumni and Friends!

Whether you graduated from South High many years ago, recently walked its halls, or simply share our affection for this remarkable school, we are glad you are here.

South High Alumni & Friends, Inc. (SHAFI) brings together generations of Ravens through shared memories, lasting friendships and continued support for today’s students. We preserve South’s proud history, help alumni stay connected, support reunions and school programs, and celebrate the people who make South High such a special community.

Please explore our website, enjoy the stories and photographs, reconnect with classmates, and learn how you can become part of SHAFI.

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Something NEW. . .

The Friends of South High Scholarship Foundation, Inc. was created to provide additional opportunities for students whose needs may not be met by various existing scholarship programs.

Our Foundation will support South High students pursuing Colorado four-year or two-year colleges, trade schools, certificate programs, and apprenticeships.  We recognize that academic performance is only one measure of a student’s potential. Some students have performed well while facing difficult personal, family, financial, or educational challenges. They may simply need assistance to take the next step toward a productive future. Students receiving special education services may also need—and greatly benefit from—this additional support.

Prosperity Denver Fund’s study estimates that every dollar invested in a student’s education produces approximately seven dollars in economic and community benefits. That is a powerful statement about the long-term value of these scholarships—not only for the students, but also for their families and our community.

The Foundation is deeply grateful to Alumni in our Founders Circle for making these first-year scholarships possible and for investing in the futures of South High students.

We are also pleased to have the support of South High School Principal, Rachel Goss and the South staff. Their cooperation will help students learn about the scholarships, complete the application process, and provide the information needed to verify their eligibility for an award. Rachel has also generously provided the Foundation with a large display case near the school’s front entrance, creating a permanent and highly visible area to recognize scholarship recipients, donors, and the Foundation’s work. We are deeply appreciative of her support and partnership.

Would you like to join us? To make our scholarship program a success, we need volunteer application readers. We welcome teachers, retired teachers, and alumni with academic experience to join Gwen Murdock’s review team. Volunteers would read and assess applications virtually for a two-week period in March or April, with team meetings held by Zoom. We would be delighted to have your help in recognizing the potential of South High students.

FriendsofSouthHighScholarshipFoundation.org or FSHSF.org

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We’re back again supporting Giving Grocery, and with your help, we can make this another successful year! Every donation to Giving Grocery through Colorado Gives will go directly toward food and essential items for South High students and their families. Thank you for helping our school community care for one another. Come back in November and I’ll have the link right here…____________________!!

Once a Raven, Always a Raven.

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The first week of May our Alumni benches were installed! and now the brass plaques are installed. The staff did a great job. Many thanks!

In April of ’25, the SHAFI Board budgeted $5,000 to participate in the festivities of our 100th Anniversary. In March they voted to contribute Two six-foot PURPLE MEMORIAL BENCHES to South as a forever gift. The students seem to be enjoying them.

Thank you to LtCol Meek for his assistance. As always Col Meek and his JrROTC staff gave us the support and assistance we needed.

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South High School … Yesterday and Today

Photo by Tim Welch

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Watch for 2025-2026 Financial information to be posted in October

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..Help Create the SHAFI Newsletter

We’re looking for a new newsletter editor! This volunteer role can be done remotely and is a great way to stay connected with the South High community. If you’d like to write for the newsletter or learn more about the editor role, please contact Ken through our Contact Us page.. to write for our page. Please submit your ideas. (non-political and kind-spirited preferred). We find our alumni interesting and talented.

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