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
Sincerely,
Friends of South High Scholarship Foundation’s Founders
Ed Hurry -’64
Gary Joiner- ’68
Christel Scanlan- ’75
Gwen Murdock, Ph.D.- ’68
Pam Walters- ’68
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Once a Raven, Always a Raven.
We’re glad you’re here! This page is your connection to South High’s alumni community—past, present, and future.
Through SHAFI, you can:
- Register for membership and pay online with ease
- Receive our newsletter by email
- Stay up to date on reunions, gatherings, and special events
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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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Please see more memories on our Memories Page
and send us yours if you care to.
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SHAFI Business…
Fiscal Year 2024 to 2025
Our membership year has come to a close (Sept 30) and we are planning for our next year. It’s going to be a big year for South High School.. our 100th!!
Financial Summary
With 964 paid members, SHAFI continues to thrive thanks to the generosity and loyalty of our ALUMNI community.
From Oct ’24 through Sept ’25, we received $33,500 in both memberships and donations along with $1,005. in interest income. These funds allowed us to directly give back into South High supporting students and school programs. The largest portion, $22,000, supported the GIVING GROCERY, ensuring that students in need have a reliable access to food and basic essentials. We also contributed $5,640 to sports, activities and JROTC, $9,380 for our Alumni Newsletter. Our ongoing responsibility to Reunions, Clock, History Room and Office expenses fill the $3,000 of our budget.
As we look forward to our October ’25-September ’26 fiscal year we remain focused on Student Support with an added $5,000 to our exciting 100th Anniversary Event in April of 2026.
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You are invited. . .
… to write for our page. Please submit your ideas. (non-political and kind-spirited preferred). We find our alumni interesting and talented.
