The Trust
Los Angeles High School, the City’s namesake, is the oldest public high school in the County. Since 1873 the faculty and staff of LAHS have provided legions of students with the foundational tools and experiences upon which they could build their future.
In 1958 L.A. High Alumnus, Alice G. Harrison – Class of 1895! – left her entire estate to her beloved Los Angeles High School. In 1960, Alumni Court was created in her honor. Still standing, Alumni Court, which is located at the north-west corner of the campus, includes Harrison Hall, Memorial Hall and a professional catering kitchen, and is the site of many school and community events.
In 1962, with the funds of the estate, The Alice G. Harrison Memorial Trust was established. Overseen by a Board of Trustees headed by Alumni, and including school administrators and teachers, “The Harrison Trust” was organized – per the terms of Ms. Harrison’s will – to provide “exceptional educational opportunities and experiences which would not otherwise be available to the students of the Los Angeles High School through public funds.” Over the years, utilizing the interest earned on investments, the Trust has provided hundreds of thousands of dollars in student scholarships and educational opportunities as well as substantial support for facilities, athletics, academics and the arts.
In 1958 L.A. High Alumnus, Alice G. Harrison – Class of 1895! – left her entire estate to her beloved Los Angeles High School. In 1960, Alumni Court was created in her honor. Still standing, Alumni Court, which is located at the north-west corner of the campus, includes Harrison Hall, Memorial Hall and a professional catering kitchen, and is the site of many school and community events.
In 1962, with the funds of the estate, The Alice G. Harrison Memorial Trust was established. Overseen by a Board of Trustees headed by Alumni, and including school administrators and teachers, “The Harrison Trust” was organized – per the terms of Ms. Harrison’s will – to provide “exceptional educational opportunities and experiences which would not otherwise be available to the students of the Los Angeles High School through public funds.” Over the years, utilizing the interest earned on investments, the Trust has provided hundreds of thousands of dollars in student scholarships and educational opportunities as well as substantial support for facilities, athletics, academics and the arts.
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In order to make an even greater impact on our proud institution, in collaboration with alumni and the LAHS Community, the Harrison Trust is excited to expand its tasks to include grant writing, fundraising and the facilitation of partnering opportunities. With an Executive Director in an office on campus, the Trust is a vital partner at LA High, intimately connected to the school allowing for a deep understanding of both the goals and needs of students and alumni.
As a 501c3 non-profit entity, donations are tax-deductible and go directly to support Los Angeles High School and its students. |
Preserving the Future
Campus Programs and Activities that Harrison Trust Supports
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MESA
Harrison Trust provides supplies and fees for LA High School students to participate in MESA competitions where they are pushed to excel in STEM disciplines. |
Robotics
Support is provided for materials, equipment, supplies and fees for the LA High Robotics program to participate in “First Robotics” competitions. What a program! |
Culinary Arts
Catering events both on and off campus, LA High has become known throughout the community for their fine culinary program. It wouldn’t be possible without the support and funding from the Harrison Trust. |
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Dance
Years ago, Harrison Trust provided beginning support for the dance program at Los Angeles High School. This phenomenal program has grown into Outkast Dance Company. Harrison Trust continues its partnership with Outkast Dance Company to provide students with not only an exceptional dance program but a program that instills core values, academic discipline, personal responsibility, and self determination. |
Digital Media/Yearbook/Journalism
Ensuring that the Roman Legacy continues to be documented each year, the Harrison Trust helps support the creation of the Blue & White Yearbook and Newspaper by providing equipment and supplies and by sending students to Journalism and Yearbook camps over the summer to prepare them for the creative, demanding work in store for them! |
ICAP
ICAP (Integrated Community Arts Pathway) is an exciting, innovative, new program bringing the arts back in a new way! A series of courses consisting of Environmental Art, Art History, and Museum Studies which will lead to to the creation of a physical museum located on the campus housing the school’s history and artifacts! |
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Music Program, Marching Band & Color Guard
Substantial funding has gone to the LA High Marching Band and Color Guard, for instruments, uniforms, music, choreographers, buses and more, helping to support them through 25 consecutive city championships! Expanded programming includes orchestra, a jazz band, participation in a school musical and community collaborations. |
Athletics
Few things provide for a better high school experience than the spirit generated by high school sports programs. The Harrison Trust provides funding for uniforms, equipment, tournament fees, supplies and more for a wide variety of sports programs. These sports programs include football, basketball, tennis, baseball, soccer, swimming, water polo, volleyball, track and field! |
Cheer
Cheerleading provides an essential role in school spirit! Partnering with Community Volunteer Cheer Coach, Virginia Watson, the Harrison Trust helps provide uniforms and supplies. |
Notable Donors and Partners
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Recent LA High News
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LA High Centennial Huge Success at the Petersen
LOS ANGELES, CA, October 28, 2017 / On Saturday, October 21st Los Angeles High School celebrated its 100th year at Olympic and Rimpau during a star-studded event held at the Petersen Automotive Museum in the Bruce Meyer Family Gallery. The Gallery is rightly named after the Petersen’s founding Chairman, lifelong automobile enthusiast, collector AND Roman… |
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Takei, Larsen, & Brown to be Honored Oct. 21
“Obedience to law, respect for others, joy in services, and mastery of self” encompass a Roman. George Takei, Milt Larsen, and Gerry Brown will be awarded the Roman Spirit Award for their achievements and demonstrating the qualities of a true Roman on October 21, 2017. George Takei graduated from LAHS in 1956 and is… |
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Welcoming our New Principal to the Roman Family
Doctor Travis D. Brandy is the new principal of Los Angeles High School. He is originally from San Diego and earned a doctoral degree from Pepperdine University. Previously he was an assistant principal at Hollywood High School and later a principal at The Incubator School in Playa Del Rey. Brandy joins LA High at a… |
Honoring the Past
Roman Alumni Spirit Wear
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Purchase custom Roman Gear and display your pride at being from the oldest public high school in southern California. A percentage of all sales will go towards helping to support the students at LA High.
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