Austin High School Class of 1986

🏫 Designing Dignity: The Architecture of Austin High

Austin High wasn’t just built—it was composed. Every hallway, every archway, every sunlit classroom was a note in a larger anthem of legacy. Designed to hold generations of Panthers, it gave structure to our stories and rhythm to our rituals.

From the symmetry of its façade to the way the light hit the lockers at 11:47 AM, the building itself was a collaborator in our becoming. It was where first dibs on lunch rides turned into lifelong friendships.
Design isn’t just about walls—it’s about what those walls protect. And Austin High protected our joy, our grit, our growing sense of purpose.

To the architects who laid the foundation, and to the students who made it sacred: thank you for designing a space where legacy could live.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/six-weeks-smartphones-what-happened-when-we-gave-our-kids-oscar-j--1wrjc

📞 Six Weeks, No Smartphones: What Happened When We Gave Our Kids Landlines Instead By Oscar J. Molinar Six weeks ago, I invited a group of parents to do something radical: take away their children’s smartphones and replace them with landlines.

WERE IN THE PROCESS OF POSTING ALL YEARBOOK SENIOR PICTURES HERE IS THE FIRSTDROP STAY TUNED FOR THE REST

👑 🥳 Anita Davis, Austin High’s 1986 Prom Queen

In the spring of 1986, under the shimmer of disco balls and the echo of Whitney Houston’s debut album, one name lit up the dance floor at Austin High: Anita Davis. Crowned Prom Queen during a night that blended satin gowns with synth-pop dreams, Anita embodied the grace, charm, and school spirit that defined the Class of ’86.

✨ Her crowning moment wasn’t just about the tiara—it was a celebration of friendship, leadership, and the quiet confidence she carried through the halls of Austin High. Whether cheering in the stands or leading student initiatives, Anita was a beacon of Panther pride.

📸 Reunion posts still glow with memories of that night: Anita in a blush-toned gown, surrounded by classmates who cheered not just for a queen, but for a friend. Her legacy lives on in every reunion toast and every throwback photo tagged .

To Anita Davis—thank you for reminding us that elegance and kindness never go out of style.

🦁 First Dibs & Forever Bonds — Austin High, 1986

The year was 1986. Someone had already called first dibs on the ride to Chico’s, and the rest of us were still negotiating shotgun rights in the hallway. That day, we gathered for a photo—hair teased high, hearts even higher. The halls of Austin High echoed with laughter, mixtapes, and the kind of friendships that outlast fashion trends and curfews.

We didn’t know it then, but we were building legacy in real time. Every lunch run, every locker-side confession, every hallway photo was a ritual of becoming. And Oscar? Already orchestrating the moment, already making sure everyone was seen.

Here’s to the Panthers who knew how to turn a lunch break into a memory, and a hallway into a runway. 🐾

https://youtu.be/Q9cPRNBAeEQ?si=40JlsAk2bSKGYrI6

El Paso's Legendary DJ Steve Crosno at Studio 14 80's Sensation Local TV Show

Checking with 1986 El Paso Player of the Year Steven Lee Checking with 1986 El Paso Player of the Year Steven Lee

How ‘One Battle After Another’ Shot Across a ‘Tapestry of California’: Finding the Car Chase Hills, Filming Next to the Border Wall and Consulting With Real Weed-Growing Nuns 'One Battle After Another' production designer Florencia Martin breaks down how the crew found California locations and created the car chase scene.

https://youtu.be/hsAUGzd7JvU?si=Q09Jv3XZXCCAC-0Q
🏈 Spotlight on Steven Lee: El Paso’s 1986 Player of the Year In the heart of El Paso’s Friday night lights, one name echoed louder than the rest—Steven Lee. A Panther through and through, Steven wasn’t just a standout athlete; he was a symbol of grit, grace, and game-day glory. His performance on the field in 1986 earned him the title of El Paso Player of the Year, but his legacy stretches far beyond the scoreboard.

Whether you remember his electrifying plays, his leadership in the locker room, or the way he carried Panther pride with humility and heart—Steven Lee remains a legend in our story. As we celebrate 40 years of Austin High memories, we honor Steven not just for what he did, but for who he inspired us to be.

📺 Watch the tribute and relive the roar

Checking with 1986 El Paso Player of the Year Steven Lee Checking with 1986 El Paso Player of the Year Steven Lee

https://youtu.be/tDOF4WER5ag?si=CCnKD_xiNCqwTNJX
🎶✨ REMEMBER 1986 ✨🎶 Before hashtags, filters, and endless scrolls—there was 1986. The year we danced to Janet, Whitney, and Mr. Mister. The year of Top Gun, Ferris Bueller, and the unforgettable heartbreak of Challenger. We wore shoulder pads like armor, teased our hair to the heavens, and believed in mixtapes as love letters.

We were bold, brilliant, and beautifully unfiltered. We were Austin High. We were the class that knew how to live loud and love deep.

To everyone who walked those halls, cheered in those stands, and made memories that still echo—this one’s for you. 💜

📼 Watch the nostalgia trip 📻 Full playlist and tracklist: RememberVideos Blogspot

Drop your favorite 1986 memory below. Let’s keep the spirit alive.

REMEMBER 1986 A pop culture nostalgia trip to the year 1986.http://remembervideos.blogspot.com for the full tracklist.Spotify Playlist [Thanks to turboblackbird]: https://...