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Westminster Senior Living Celebrates Red Jackets' Century Reunion

6/25/2026

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Westminster Senior Living marked the Red Jackets’ 100th anniversary with an alumni reunion.
About 50 former Austin High students, including ten Red Jackets members, gathered at the Austin campus after resident Cynthia Leach, a 1977 graduate, organized the event.
Alumni displayed historic items, such as Mike Roche’s 73-year-old uniform, while radio host Tricia Mcllree praised the lasting spirit and likened the community to a “Golden Girls-style” compound.

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Westminster Senior Living marked the Red Jackets’ 100th anniversary with an alumni reunion.
About 50 former Austin High students, including ten Red Jackets members, gathered at the Austin campus after resident Cynthia Leach, a 1977 graduate, organized the event.
Alumni displayed historic items, such as Mike Roche’s 73-year-old uniform, while radio host Tricia Mcllree praised the lasting spirit and likened the community to a “Golden Girls-style” compound.