AHS Alumni Association Mission Statement
The Atherton High School Alumni Association's purpose is to support and promote student development and growth through events that educate and highlight Atherton's rich history of excellence.
It is our focus to place emphasis on promoting the Atherton culture of outstanding academics, athletics, and community service. In addition, it is our goal to embrace the successes our many alumni have exhibited, through their exceptional accomplishments, and, positive community involvement. Nomination and election to the Atherton Alumni Hall of Fame is awarded to these exemplary alumni.
The Atherton Alumni Association strives to support students continuing into higher education via scholarships. Thereby, establishing the model of good citizenship for future graduates to emulate.
Atherton High School Alumni Giving Back
GIVING BACK
If your class has gone beyond the call of duty by donating (giving back) something
to Atherton, we would like to document it in this Giving Back Section.
Please contact Courtland Rose.
1969
The class of 1969 held their 40th reunion in the summer of 2009. The graduates donated $ 1,200 to the Atherton High School Alumni Association to assist in physical projects that will maintain the integrity of Atherton High School....Thanks '69!
1971
The Class of 1971 held their 50th Reunion in 2021. They donated $3400 towards the Atherton High School Alumni Association Scholarship Awards.
1972
As a Giving Back gesture, the Atherton Class of 1972 will support one junior each year in furthering their education by awarding them $500 to be spent on an educational experience by the end of their senior year. The recipients will be chosen by the administration for this award because they have demonstrated exceptional achievement, motivation and responsibility. This enrichment experience can provide them the opportunity to pursue their passion, talent or career path. The avwarding will occur during the Atherton Junior Awards Ceremony at the end of the school year.
Had their 35th Reunion in the summer of 2007. They wanted to do something for AHS as a gesture of GIVING BACK to their alma mater. They chose to replace the brass posts and burgundy ropes that protect the school seal in Center Hall. Actually the original posts and ropes were donated in 1972 by the Class of '72. Their donations reflect a strong Rebel Spirit and pride for Atherton.
Alumni Involvement 1975 and 1971
Michael Ashcraft, Class of 1975, and Nick Gardner, Class of 1971 are members of
the Atherton High School Tech Prep Business Advisory Committee. It is a group of
business and industry representatives, school administrators, counselors, teachers,
parents and students whose purpose is to advise educators on career and technical
education programs. The committee assists in the identification of labor market
needs and the evaluation of classes being taught at Atherton to ensure that the
students are learning the skills that are necessary to be successful in today's
workplace. The sharing of their ideas is invaluable. Their involvement truly demonstrates
their long time adherence to the spirit of Atherton High School.
The idea for the torch was borne out of gratitude. Having been fortunate enough
to have been inducted in the Atherton Hall of Fame in 2011,I wanted to do
something tangible to show my appreciation for this honor. I approached my
friends from the class of 1975 about the possibility of us jointly donating a
large wooden carved torch. We thought that a torch would be a fitting and
symbolic gift. Our hope is that it becomes a fixture and source of pride at the
school for many years to come.” -David Burks, Class of 1975