08/21/2025
One of our most recent Friends of South Axe Hall of Fame Honorees!
A Gen Xer sold his company for $1.6 billion. He kept less than $100 million and gave the rest away because he doesn't 'believe in billionaires'
EXCLUSIVE: Brian O’Kelley says he’s capped his wealth to $100 million. The tech founder tells Fortune, billionaires are wasteful, out of touch, and “othered” from real life.
08/15/2025
Hall of Fame inductee, Tracy Bonham
Musician Tracy Bonham on her Eugene origins and that ‘Yellowjackets’ needledrop
Bonham talks about life in Eugene, her 90s hit “Mother Mother” and embracing different musical influences. She’s performing at Eugene’s WOW Hall on Aug. 22.
07/30/2025
"Gil Hulin — a fixture at South Eugene High School sports events, a member of the Axe Hall of Fame, and a Kidsports coach for decades"
A quiet man, a quiet death; but his influence ran deep
Gil Hulin was a fixture at athletic events in South Eugene, coaching teams for decades at Kidsports and working at South Eugene High School.
03/01/2025
Thank you to all who came and supported South Eugene High School students at the Friends of South Celebrate South event last Saturday! We are SO close to our $20,000 goal that will give us the generous $20,000 match from Bill Service and Bruce Davis (SEHS '79 classmates and business partners). Bill and Bruce have given us a chance to earn the rest of the match! Please consider donating as we only need $700.00! You can donate directly using the Paypal link. Just select "Celebrate South" from the Dropdown menu: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DYH8R2NQ7FFX6
We couldn't do it without your generous support!
02/17/2025
IKYMI Friends of South's Celebrate South is February 22nd at Venue 252. Get your tickets 👇
https://ourschool.support/2025CelebrateSouth
02/12/2025
Only 10 days left until the Friends of South 2025 Celebrate South Fundraiser and Axe Hall of Fame Dinner!
Be sure to buy your tickets today! https://event.auctria.com/3d26d612-4b76-4a95-937c-49294eed06a5/a809178051b511ea91bae14d12592328
CC: South Eugene High School Celebrate South
02/10/2025
Do you want to support ALL South Eugene High School students? Friends of South is here to help support all current South Eugene students? Do you want to have a voice in how we prioritize funding? Want to know more about what we are all about? Come to a meeting! We meet in the South Library at 6 PM tomorrow night! (Monday, February 10th)
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02/09/2025
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02/07/2025
Help Friends of South support all students! The 2025 Celebrate South Fundraiser and Axe Hall of Fame Dinner is a fundraising event for all South Students. Our mission is to help support the 5 A's - Academics, Athletics, Activities, Arts, and At-Risk Students. Help us make Celebrate South a memorable night! Buy your tickets now: https://event.auctria.com/3d26d612-4b76-4a95-937c-49294eed06a5/a809178051b511ea91bae14d12592328
02/06/2025
Join Friends of South for Celebrate South at the 2025 Celebrate South Fundraiser and Axe Hall of Fame Dinner. Enjoy entertainment from current South Eugene Theater and South Eugene Robotics student talent. Buy your tickets today! https://event.auctria.com/3d26d612-4b76-4a95-937c-49294eed06a5/a809178051b511ea91bae14d12592328