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Supporting Anaheim High School Spirit, Pride, and Tradition
The Anaheim High School Alumni Association was founded to unite Colonists alumni in supporting today's students while preserving the rich heritage of Anaheim High School. Our organization focuses on three core pillars: fostering Colonist Spirit through scholarships for well-rounded students, promoting Pride by funding campus improvements like the 2019 aquatics center, and maintaining Tradition by safeguarding historical memorabilia and passing down school customs. As a California non-profit corporation with Tax ID 26-4323941, we channel donations toward enhancing educational opportunities and strengthening community connections.Our board members bring decades of institutional knowledge, with leadership representing graduation years spanning from 1958 to 2010. Through annual events like the Colony Classic Car Show and Homecoming celebrations, we create networking platforms for alumni across generations while directly supporting current students' academic and extracurricular pursuits.
Services
Alumni Reunions
Scholarship Programs
Campus Fundraising
Historical Preservation
Community Events
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We award annual Spirit Scholarships recognizing academic and extracurricular excellence
- Our organization funded the 2019 Jon Urbanchek Aquatics Center
- We preserve 125 years of Colonist history through memorabilia collections
- Board members represent graduation years from 1958 to 2010
- Annual Colony Classic Car Show supports student programs
What people say
Strong tradition preservation
Effective scholarship programs
Engaging reunions
Historical collections
Community events
Services
Alumni Reunions
Organizing class reunions for graduates across decades, including milestone celebrations like 50th anniversaries. Events feature campus tours, memorabilia displays, and networking opportunities that strengthen alumni connections while supporting current student programs through participation.
Scholarship Programs
Awarding annual Colonist Spirit Scholarships to students demonstrating academic excellence, extracurricular involvement, and school pride. These merit-based awards help graduates of today continue the traditions of excellence established by Colonists alumni since 1898.
Historical Preservation
Maintaining Anaheim High's 125-year legacy through memorabilia collections, yearbook archives, and the Hall of Fame program. We document alumni achievements and preserve physical artifacts that tell the story of Orange County's third-oldest high school.
Community Events
Producing annual events like the Colony Classic Car Show and Homecoming celebrations that engage alumni while raising funds for student programs. These gatherings feature historical displays, sports events, and opportunities to connect with former classmates.
Campus Fundraising
Channeling alumni contributions toward campus improvements such as the 2019 aquatics center. Our fundraising initiatives directly support current students' educational experiences while maintaining the school's historic facilities.
People
Debbie Vidana
President
Class of 1976 graduate with over 40 years of alumni engagement experience. Leads strategic initiatives connecting generations of Colonists while managing annual fundraising campaigns that support student programs.
Tom Bateman
Vice President
1989 alumnus bringing modern perspective to alumni outreach. Coordinates technology integration for membership communications and event management while maintaining historical continuity.
Janet Brown
Treasurer
1977 graduate managing financial stewardship of alumni contributions. Oversees funding allocations for scholarships and campus improvement projects with 40+ years of institutional knowledge.
Barbara Vary
Parliamentarian
1960 graduate ensuring procedural continuity. Provides historical perspective on alumni association governance while maintaining records of organizational decisions and policies.
Alfonso Rodriguez
Director
1994 alumnus representing recent graduates. Focuses on engaging younger alumni through digital platforms while supporting traditional school events and fundraising activities.
Questions
How do I become a member of the Anaheim High School Alumni Association?
Membership is automatic for all Anaheim High graduates. Stay connected through our website updates and event invitations.
What scholarship opportunities does AHSAA offer?
We award the Colonist Spirit Scholarship annually to students demonstrating academic excellence and extracurricular involvement.
How are campus improvement projects funded?
Projects like the 2019 aquatics center are funded through alumni donations and event proceeds like the Colony Classic Car Show.
What types of alumni events are organized?
We host class reunions, Homecoming celebrations, and the annual Colony Classic Car Show on campus.
How does AHSAA preserve school history?
We maintain historical memorabilia collections and document alumni achievements through our Hall of Fame program.
