The Friends of Austin is a group of current and past parents committed to the betterment of Austin Prep and its students. The Friends act as a resource for prospective and new families, providing parent-to-parent guidance at Open Houses and New Families events each fall. In addition, the Friends of Austin provide hospitality at events throughout the year, including the Awards Assembly in May and the Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheon in June.

Now in its 32nd consecutive year, the Friends present the Austin Prep Craft and Gift Festival each fall. The event, which today raises over $10,000, has supported both Scholarship Funds and campus beautification. The Friendship Circle, driveway benches, cedar fence and landscaping improvements are all the result of the Friends’ continued commitment to Austin.

The Friends meet on the second Wednesday of each month in the 4th floor conference room of St. Augustine Hall. Membership is open to current and past parents. For more information, please contact Anne Collins by e-mail or by phone at (781) 944-4900, ext. 834