William M. Raines National Alumni Association

03/27/2026

We are proud of you Viking!

🌟 Team Duval Shoutout! 🌟

We’re celebrating William M. Raines High School junior Laila Haslem for an incredible achievement! 🎓💙

Laila has been selected to attend the Congress of Future Medical Leaders at Harvard University this summer — a prestigious honor for aspiring medical professionals. According to district Support Technician Willie Hall, this experience will provide Laila with valuable insights, resources, and networking opportunities to help her pursue a future career in medicine.

Congratulations, Laila! Your hard work, dedication, and ambition make Team Duval proud. 👏

👉 Want to recognize a Team Duval employee or student? Submit a Team Duval Shoutout here:
https://ow.ly/luoJ50Yph4L

03/27/2026

Congratulations Coach Donovan Maseline.

RAINES COACH MASLINE RECEIVES LEGACY AWARD
Congratulations to Raines Football Coach Donovan Masline on receiving the Coach Day Legacy award at the Bob Hayes Gala this week! The Raines coach (and alumni) was honored for sustained success on the field and for mentorship off it, particularly in developing student-athletes and a strong presence in the Jacksonville community. Under Masline, Raines has returned to state championship form and become a consistent statewide contender maintaining local sports dominance in Jacksonville.

03/18/2026

Congratulations Coach Mas & Team! All of the accolades are well deserve and earned


02/04/2026

Thank you to all our donors! We raised an incredible $17,374 for scholarships through various platforms.

02/01/2026

Happy Black History Month!

01/26/2026

William M. Raines High School is 61! Happy Founders Day Vikings.

01/12/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: [email protected]

William M. Raines National Alumni Association Announces 2026 Strategic Vision and
Board Leadership Recommitment

JACKSONVILLE, FL — On January 10, 2026, the Board of Directors of the William M. Raines National Alumni Association (WMRNAA) convened for their annual leadership retreat to
establish a transformative strategic roadmap for the 2026 calendar year. Under the theme
"Continuing the Legacy, Building the Future," the board reaffirmed its commitment to the
students and alumni of William M. Raines Senior High School.

Led by President Highsmith, the board reviewed a year of significant impact, including
$18,000 in scholarships awarded and expanded support for student
general needs. The 2026 Strategic Plan focuses on five core pillars: increasing fundraising, enhancing global alumni visibility, forging business partnerships, expanding alumni representation through new chapters, and celebrating the historic accomplishments of the
Raines community.
"Our mission as the WMRNAA is to ensure that the outstanding legacy of Raines High
School is not just remembered, but actively built upon," said President Highsmith. "Today,
our board members stood together to charge ourselves with the duty of 'Stepping Up and Following Through' for our students and our alumni."

Key initiatives for 2026 include:
• National Membership Drive: Launching officially on August 1st.
• Enhanced Digital Presence: A modernized website to streamline donor engagement and alumni networking.
• Community Partnerships: New collaborative efforts with the business community to provide students with resources.

As a 501(c)(3) organization, the WMRNAA remains a vital pillar of the Jacksonville
community. Alumni and supporters are encouraged to join the association and contribute to the scholarship fund by visiting rainesnationalalumni.org

About the WMRNAA:
The William M. Raines National Alumni Association was established to forge and
strengthen alumni relationships, assist students through scholarships and general needs, support, and build lasting partnerships that uphold the goodwill of William M. Raines
Senior High School.
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Photo credit: Amoya Photography

01/01/2026

Happy New Year To All!

12/31/2025

Challenge Alert: Double Your Impact!
This Just In!
An anonymous donor will match every dollar raised up to $5,000 between now and January 31st! Give now to help us unlock these funds and double your contribution instantly!

12/27/2025

🏆 We Won State, Now Let’s Win for Our Seniors! 🎓

Viking Family, we’ve spent the last few weeks celebrating our incredible State 3A Championship win, and what a ride it’s been! But as we close out the year, it’s time to bring that same winning energy to the classroom.

We have just a few days left in 2025 to reach our Scholarship Goal!

At Raines, we pride ourselves on excellence in both athletics and academics. Our graduating seniors have worked just as hard as our athletes, and they deserve our support to reach the finish line.

* The Goal: $15,000
* Current Total: $3,200
* The Challenge: We need to raise $11,800 before the ball drops on New Year’s Eve!

Please help us celebrate our scholars by making a year-end donation today. No amount is too small to make a difference!

Ways to Give:
📍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1HJMFGggs4/

📍 Kindful: https://rainesnationalalumni.kindful.com/?campaign=1167473

Please DONATE and SHARE this post! Let’s finish 2025 strong for the Class of 2026! ❤️🩶❤️🩶

12/25/2025

Wishing our entire Viking Family & Friends a very Merry Christmas!