For the class of 2008, it was their old stomping grounds; however, for the class of 2003, it was the stomping grounds of their dreams. The Young Alum and PPOPS (Past Parents of Prep Students) Social held December 21^st provided the opportunity for alumni and former parents to reminisce about their years at Prep and marvel at the new developments on campus.  The class of 2008 mixed and mingled with each other, as if they had just finished AP exams...and so did the class of 2003, but in a much different way.

In only a five year span, Augusta Prep opened the doors of two new facilities, the Hull Fine Arts Center and Boardman Athletic Center. The social, hosted in Boardman Athletic Center, provided the ideal gathering venue, boasting plentiful athletic accomplishments, made possible by several alums and their teammates who attended the event. After touring the new athletic facilities, alums ventured to the Hull Fine Arts Center. The members of the class of 2003 couldn't resist jumping on McLeod stage and navigating the cat walk into the lighting and sound production room, making themselves right at home. All alums will have the opportunity to take advantage of the new facilities as they are invited to take the stage again in the 2010-2011 School year. In celebration of Prep's 50^th Anniversary there will be an alumni production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.

As impressive as the facilities may be, alumni were most eager to catch up with Prep's outstanding faculty, as they visited Mr. Dickson's fine arts room, searched the hallways for Mr. Boyd, and chatted with Mrs. Graser, Mr. Crawford, and Mrs. Shaffer. Although older alumni may have been in awe of the superb fine arts and athletics facilities, all past parents and alumni were certainly pleased to see that the tradition of academic excellence still continues today.

A good time was had by all who attended. For those unable to attend, fun times with old friends and mentors are not far away. Prep's 50^th Anniversary is coming up in the 2010-2011 Academic Calendar Year. Please save the weekend October 8-10 for Augusta Prep's 50^th Anniversary Homecoming.        

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If you are interested in becoming a class agent or helping with the 50^th Anniversary please contact liz.meehan@augustaprep.org. Don't forget to send us your alumni updates!