About us
History
The LACHSA Alumni Association (LAA) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 1996 by alumni from the first graduating class with support from LA County Supervisor Antonovich. in 2021 LAA became LACHSA LEGACY the Official Alumni Association of the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. LEGACY's board and decisions are independent of LACHSA, Los Angeles County Office of Education, LACHSA Parent's Association and Arts High Foundation; however LACHSA LEGACY maintains a commitment to work diligently to build cohesion, unity, and community in concert with all LACHSA stakeholders to sustain and preserve the legacy and community of LACHSA and its alumni while maintaining its mission and vision.
Vision
The LACHSA LEGACY envisions a permanent network & system of support, encouraging and promoting the furthering of the entire LACHSA Community!
Mission
To provide resources, inspiration & support to Alumni, fostering lifelong, artistic, intellectual, & emotional connections and commitment to LACHSA, each other, and the Arts!
from the BOARD
In 2019, we revamped our organizational infrastructure. We've spent the entire year working on re-building relationships and internal operations to support our work in supporting you, the alumni today and in the future! Some of that includes:
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Repairing the fractured relationship between LACHSA administration and LAA
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Rebuilding the corrupted database files
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Overhauled the Scholarship Fund application process
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And more...
In 2021, the LACHSA Alumni Association became LACHSA LEGACY- the official Alumni Association of the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. ​
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In 2022, we worked to strengthen our relationships with LACHSA, the Arts High Foundation, and the Parent's Association.
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We can't wait to do more in 2023 and beyond! We want to know from you how we can serve you better. Send thoughts, questions, suggestions to: lachsaalumni@gmail.com.
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We're looking for new board members!
no experience necessary!
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our board of directors:
Darryl! LC Moch
Board President
Class of 1987- The Premier Class, Theatre
Leigh Lester
Vice President
Class of 1988, Music
Jerry Freedman
At-Large Board Member
LACHSA faculty
Mori Edwards
At-Large Board Member
Class of 1988, Dance
Shakuntula Zakheim
At-Large Board Member
Class of 1993, Visual Arts