Alice Chavez, LHS Counselor Retires after 42 Years

When the final school bell dismissed Lubbock High School students for summer 2023, it was also the final one for longtime counselor Alice Chavez.

For 42 years Mrs. Chavez has lovingly guided Westerners through their teenage trials and triumphs, challenges and successes.

After graduation ceremonies, Mrs. Chavez will embark on her well-deserved retirement. Despite the indelible mark she has left on multiple generations, she will close her career with little fanfare at her request. Staying true to her humble nature and dedication to Lubbock High, she is electing to perform her commencement duties just like she's always done. That’s the way she wants to ride off into the sunset.

She began her professional career in her hometown of Lamesa 52 years ago after graduating from Texas Tech. She and her husband Art have been married more than 50 years and raised their family in Lubbock. Their three children, Stephanie (Class of 1995), Christi (Class of 1997) and Marc (Class of 1998), all are graduates of Lubbock High. She has impacted thousands of students throughout her career aside from her own children and 4 grandchildren.

“Of course, she is sad leaving her students and school she loves so much but is also very excited about spending more time traveling, visiting her grandchildren, and more adventures in between.” – her children said. Reading the outpouring of appreciation by her former students who have been impacted by her guidance and love throughout the years has been amazing and humbling to the woman who wanted no fan fair or recognition. Simply put, “She loves Lubbock High, she loves her job, she loves her students, and she is a true believer in the importance of education.”

Thank you for honoring our hero – wife, mother, grandmother, EDUCATOR.