About Austin, Henry W. Austin High School

Austin High School has become a campus for small schools. In 2007, Austin Polytechnical Academy opened. The school also hosts Austin Business and Entrepreneurship Academy.

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Shared Stories

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Austin Records

austin may hold the record for the most students attended, over 10,000 in the late 50's when the old building still exhisted. in the 1930's i understand that austin vs st.leo ?? for the city football championship holds the record for the most fans ever in the origional solders field (before the new stadium changes).

Great Marching Band of 87-89

How can anyone forget the Baddest marching band in the city of chicago from 87-89.   The director was George Page. Dana King (me) was the Drum Major!!!!!  We were the first and only band from the west side of chicago to win 1st place in the Circle City Classic in Indianapolis Indiana.....  

Honor Roll

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Howard Miller

Achievement:
Radio Personality
CPS Schools Attended:
Austin High School

John Calamos

Recognized Achievement:
Forbes 400
CPS Schools Attended:
Hay School
Austin High School

The Austin High Gang

Achievement:
Originators of the Chicago Jazz Style
CPS Schools Attended:
Austin High School

Alumni News

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2008 Reunion


When: Oct 3, 4, 5, 2008


Where: Chicago Sheraton Northwest 3400 W. Euclid Ave Arlington Heights, IL 60005


Who: Class of 1958 - 1963

George W Tilton Elementary

Did you attend Tilton Elementary at West? End and Keeler between 19?? and 1963?

 If so, there is an Annual Tilton Reunion Picnic every September.

If interested and/or know the whereabouts of others, please contact.

 Pat at tiltonelementary@hotmail.com">tiltonelementary@hotmail.com.