St Augustine Ketterlinus High School Alumni Association
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Alumni Association is proud to honor past students through connectivity and current school support. The Terrell G. A 1963 graduate of St. Navy, City of St. Bank.
We currently have three annual scholarships as well as newly formed annual scholarship with Flagler College. Davis Scholarship fund was established in 2008 by the Class of 1963 and the Davis family. Augustine High School, Terry was co-captain of his football team as well as lettering in basketball and baseball. He was also voted “Most Popular” by his classmates. After high school graduation, Terry
served in the U.S. Augustine Police Department and the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Department. This scholarship is awarded to the SAHS senior who best represents Terry’s academic standards and service to the community. The Carol A. Melton Scholarship fund was endowed in 2012 by Carol Melton. A 1972 co-valedictorian graduate of SAHS, Ms. Melton was inducted into the 2011 Hall of Fame. She earned her bachelors from Wake Forest University, masters from the University of Florida and Juris Doctor from the Washington College of Law. Currently, Ms. Melton serves in senior management at Time Warner Inc., overseeing Time Warner’s public policy offices in Washington, D.C., London, Brussels and Hong Kong. The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage leadership and achievement through educational opportunities. The Dr. Ione L. Perry Scholarship fund was endowed in 2013 by Dr. Ione Perry. A 1954 graduate of KHS, Dr. Perry was inducted into the 2012 Hall of Fame. She earned her bachelors from Florida State University, masters from Phillips University and a PhD from Florida State University. She received the Distinguished Teacher Educator Award and the North Carolina’s Governor’s Award for Excellence in her position with the North Carolina Department of Education. This scholarship is awarded to a student with a thirst for knowledge and drive to make a difference. New Annual Flagler College Scholarship - The Penny Willis-Wools Scholarship
A scholarship to Flagler College in memory of Penny Lou Willis-Wools, who recently passed away due to cancer on February 6, 2013, has been established in July 2015 by Mary Tarver Willis and Penny's SAHS classmate Susan Ponder-Stansel. Penny was a graduate with honors of Flagler College, Class of 1978 and a St. Augustine High School graduate of 1975. Penny was the daughter of Fred V. Willis, Jr. and Mary Tarver Willis, both graduates of Ketterlinus High School, Class of 1939 & Class of 1947, respectively. She was married to Stephen H. Wools of Fort Lauderdale. Penny was an honor student and a cheerleader during high school. In 1975 she was St. Augustine's Junior Miss and represented the city at the state pageant in Pensacola. She was a talented and outstanding ballet dancer under the tutelage of Pamela and Larry Leonard of Leonard's Studio. At Flagler College she continued her ballet, and taught a class on Saturdays. Penny studied Spanish and Latin American studies with Dr. Dawn Wiles while at Flagler College. After graduation, Penny pursued a banking career, with the focus on international banking. Using her Spanish language skills, she traveled many times to South America to oversee the refinancing of many governmental loans. Penny worked first in Jacksonville, then Miami and Fort Lauderdale, where she because a Vice-President with B.B.&T. The Penny Willis-Wools Scholarship will be offered to any St. Augustine High School current or past graduate who is attending or is about to attend Flagler College pursuing any area of college study thanks to the support of Ms. Mary Willis and Ms. Susan Ponder-Stansel. The scholarship will be administered on an annual basis by the St. Augustine/Ketterlinus High School Alumni Association in coordination with Flagler College. If anyone is interested in further honoring Penny or wants further information on the scholarship, please contact either the SA/KHS Alumni Association at 904-819-1799. Jackets Forever Endowment Fund
Last year in conjunction with their 50th reunion, the Class of ‘64 raised a total of $7,420 for the Jackets Forever Endowment Fund. With the additions from other Yellow Jacket Alumni ($4.099.96) as well as the funds raised by the Class of 63’ ($16,546.00), the total contributions into the Endowment Fund as of June 30, 2015 was $28,065.96. Again, a challenge is issued to each successive class interested in contributing to the Jackets Forever Endowment Fund. The Endowment Fund is specifically designed to help fund college scholarships for graduating SAHS seniors. An investment policy was created by the organizing committee for the Endowment Fund and adopted by the Alumni Association board of directors. The Endowment Fund remains under the nonprofit umbrella of the Alumni Association in a separate account. The intention is to allow the fund principal to grow and produce sufficient income to meet the objective and purpose of our organization. Copies of the investment policy are available upon request. The Alumni Association board wishes to again thank the Endowment Committee for their hard work and diligence in accepting the responsibility of overseeing the fund. For anybody or any Alumni Class interested in contributing to our Endowment Fund efforts or if any past Alumni are interested in setting up a scholarship in someone’s name such as the one’s described previously, please call (904) 819-1799. Please visit our website at www.mysahs.com for details on the Hall of Fame Dinner Event as well as any other SAHS news.
08/06/2026
🤎💛 Help Support Today's Yellow Jackets 💛🤎
As alumni, we have a wonderful opportunity to support current SAHS students and help make a difference in their school experience.
The SAHS Jacket Hub is making a positive impact on campus, and we'd love for our alumni community to consider supporting this student-led initiative.
The SAHS Jacket Hub team shares this about the Wish List:
"Please scroll the entire list—we change things throughout the year. The kids like snacks, but they also like little treasures and treats that they would not necessarily be able to get outside of the Jacket Hub! The Jacket Hub Wish List is created by the students at St. Augustine High School to support a diverse population through positive behavior, academic growth, whole-school traditions, and SWARM expectations. This list is a major contributor to the 'Total Jacket Experience.' This Wish List is a suggestion—SAHS students welcome anything that comes our way!"
📱 Simply scan the QR code on the graphic to visit the Amazon Wish List and have your donation shipped directly to the Jacket Hub.
Thank you for helping today's Yellow Jackets and for continuing the tradition of alumni supporting future generations.
08/03/2026
🎓 Celebrating Our 2026 Scholarship & Award Recipients! 🎓
The St. Augustine/Ketterlinus High School Alumni Association is proud to recognize this year's outstanding scholarship and award recipients!
We're excited to celebrate these exceptional graduates as they begin the next chapter of their educational journeys.
Congratulations to each of these remarkable students! Your Yellow Jacket family is proud of you and wishes you continued success.
2026 Award Recipients – ST. AUGUSTINE HIGH SCHOOL
ANNIE MAE DAVIS & SONS SCHOLARSHIP fund was established this year by Brad & Dawn Davis (both SAHS c/o 1972) in order to honor the legacy of the various Davis Family members who have graduated Ketterlinus High School (KHS) and St. Augustine High School (SAHS) and went on during their post high school...
07/24/2026
🎓 **Scholarship Spotlight**
The CAROL A. MELTON SCHOLARSHIP fund was endowed in 2012 by Carol Melton. A 1972 co-valedictorian graduate of SAHS, Ms. Melton was inducted into the 2011 Hall of Fame. She earned her bachelors from Wake Forest University, masters from the University of Florida and Juris Doctor from the Washington College of Law. Currently, Ms. Melton served in senior management at Time Warner Inc., overseeing Time Warner’s public policy offices in Washington, D.C., London, Brussels and Hong Kong before leaving from Time Warner in Summer 2018 when Time Warner merged with AT&T. Carol is currently involved with angel investing into early stage companies as CEO of an LLC named Adeft Capital, and serving on several boards. The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage leadership and achievement through educational opportunities.
Congratulations to our 2026 Carol Melton Scholarship recipients!
🎓 LaniRei Decker
Jacksonville University
🎓 Emily Walczak
University of Florida
🎓 Lucas Cruz
University of Florida
These three outstanding graduates have distinguished themselves through academic achievement, leadership, and service during their time at St. Augustine High School. We congratulate them on this well-deserved honor and wish them every success in the years ahead.
💙💛 Join us next week as our Scholarship Spotlight series continues with two more scholarships and another group of exceptional SAHS graduates.
07/21/2026
🎓 **Scholarship Spotlight**
This week, we're proud to recognize the Jonah Ash Scholarship which was endowed this year by Melinda & Richard Ash in honor of their son Jonah Ash (decd.). Jonah Ash was a 1992 graduate of SAHS and earned a degree in business administration from Flagler College. He was a founding board member of the Alumni Association and also served as the organization’s treasurer. This scholarship is awarded to SAHS seniors who most represent Jonah’s determination, courage, high academic standards, involvement with SAHS activities, and dedication to the community.
Congratulations to our 2026 Jonah Ash Scholarship recipients:
⭐ Audrey Millar – Valdosta State University
⭐ Mac Albritton – Keiser University
⭐ Sarah Benoit – Florida State University
⭐ Madison Roth – University of North Florida
Join us later in the week for another Scholarship Spotlight as we continue celebrating the scholarships and students that make our SAHS community so special.
07/17/2026
🎓 **Scholarship Spotlight**
Today we're launching a new series highlighting the scholarships awarded by the St. Augustine/Ketterlinus High School Alumni Association and celebrating the remarkable class of 2026 students who received them.
This week, we're proud to recognize the ANNIE MAE DAVIS & SONS SCHOLARSHIP fund, established this year by Brad & Dawn Davis (both SAHS c/o 1972) in order to honor the legacy of the various Davis Family members who have graduated Ketterlinus High School (KHS) and St. Augustine High School (SAHS) and went on during their post high school career to contribute to the St. Augustine community. Annie Mae Davis (decd.) graduated Ketterlinus High School in 1940 and her sons Wayne Davis (decd.) graduated KHS in 1959, Vernon Davis (decd.) graduated SAHS in 1960, Terry Davis (decd.) graduated SAHS in 1963, and Brad Davis graduated SAHS in 1972. This scholarship is awarded to the SAHS senior who best represents the Davis Family’s academic standards, involvement with SAHS school activities and service to the community.
Congratulations to our 2026 recipient, Jonathan Washburn!
Jonathan will be attending University of North Florida to pursue a degree in Kinesiology/Sports Medicine. He was member of National Honor Society, SAHS track team and 4x800m school record holder, SAHS captain cross country team with 2-time state championship appearances, SAHS football athletic trainer, and played classical guitar ensemble.
Congratulations, Jonathan! We wish you continued success as you begin this exciting new chapter.
Join us each week as we spotlight another Alumni Association scholarship and the outstanding students whose hard work and dedication earned these prestigious awards.
07/06/2026
Bravo, bravo, bravo!
🎭 Congratulations to St. Augustine High School student Sophie Somaru on being named the 2026 Arts4All Florida Young Performers Program winner in the Theatre/Drama category!
Sophie has appeared in more than 25 productions and continues to shine through her passion, talent, and dedication to the performing arts. This statewide honor recognizes exceptional young artists with disabilities, and we're thrilled to celebrate Sophie's outstanding achievement.
Congratulations, Sophie! We can't wait to see what you accomplish next. 🌟
07/04/2026
Happy Independence Day!
This Fourth of July, we proudly celebrate 250 years of American Independence and honor the courage, sacrifice, and vision of those who helped shape our nation.
As we gather with family, friends, and neighbors, may we take a moment to reflect on the freedoms we enjoy and the enduring spirit that continues to unite us.
From all of us at the St. Augustine/Ketterlinus High School Alumni Association, have a safe and memorable holiday weekend!
❤️🤍💙 Happy 4th of July! ❤️🤍💙
07/01/2026
Alumni Association Board of Directors Update:
The St. Augustine/Ketterlinus High School Alumni Association is proud to announce updates to our Board of Directors.
Please join us in welcoming Twila Needham as our newest Board Member, beginning a three-year term effective today.
We also congratulate the following Board members on their re-election to new three-year terms:
⭐ Kathie Mueller – Secretary
⭐ Trevor Davis – Treasurer
⭐ Christine Mars – Board Member
Our Board of Directors is made up of dedicated volunteers who give their time, leadership, and passion to preserve the traditions of SAHS, support current students, and strengthen the connection between generations of Yellow Jackets.
Thank you to Twila, Kathie, Trevor, and Christine for your commitment to our alumni community. Please join us in congratulating them in the comments! 💙💛
Once a Jacket, Always a Jacket.
06/23/2026
📅 SAVE THE DATE
The St. Augustine High School Alumni Association is excited to announce that our 2026 Hall of Fame honorees have been selected!
While we'll be revealing this year's inductees soon, we invite all Yellow Jackets to mark their calendars now for Hall of Fame Weekend:
🏈 Friday, October 16, 2026
Hall of Fame Recognition during the pre-game ceremonies at the SAHS Homecoming Game
🏆 Sunday, October 18, 2026
SAHS Hall of Fame Banquet
Black Molly Grill - 5:00 PM
Join us as we celebrate the achievements and lasting impact of some outstanding members of the SAHS family.
Stay tuned for the official inductee announcement!
06/22/2026
The SAHS Alumni Association is looking for alumni who are interested in helping strengthen and grow our organization for future generations of Yellow Jackets.
We're seeking volunteers to serve on our Board of Directors and help support scholarships, alumni events, Homecoming activities, the Hall of Fame, and other programs that keep our alumni community connected.
We are especially interested in hearing from younger alumni who can bring fresh ideas and perspectives as we continue to build for the future.
If you've ever thought about giving back to St. Augustine High School, we'd love to hear from you. Send us a message or comment below for more information.
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