# @austinprepschool on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DdpLmM_liED
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/70891781-austinprepschool-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-09-23T20:35:19.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Austin Prep (@austinprepschool) — https://gondola.cc/austinprepschool

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Austin Prep hosted a dedication and blessing to mark the official opening of Room 215, named in memory of beloved colleague Stephen Williams, who passed away in 2025.

Stephen’s parents, Linda and Paul Williams, joined us for the special occasion, which featured reflections from James Hickey, Ph.D., Head of School; Jonathan Pollard ‘97, Associate Head of School; Marla Pascucci-Byrne, Art and Design Chair; and prayers and blessings from Sr. Maria G. Nassali, Assistant Head of School, and Fr. Patrick Armano, School Chaplain. The ceremony closed with a musical performance by Austin Prep’s Chamber Musicians.

The newly completed Stephen Williams Classroom was unveiled to start the school year and features a redesigned learning space featuring modern, modular furniture that encourages collaboration, flexibility, and student engagement.

Renovated classroom #215 was funded through the collective generosity of Austin Prep faculty and staff, who voted to direct their 2025 Austin Prep Fund gifts toward creating the space in memory of Stephen.

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