Students and alumni stand on chairs across a stage during a Lee High School Arts Magnet performance at the Leegacy 40th anniversary gala. Performers raise their arms in unison under purple stage lighting and theatrical fog, with set pieces and lighting rigs visible in the background.

Huntsville, Ala. — Lee High School marked a major milestone Saturday night with Leegacy, a 40th anniversary gala celebrating four decades of the school’s Arts Magnet program. The event brought together alumni, former teachers, current students, families, and community members for an evening centered on creativity, reflection, and pride.

Leegacy honored the lasting impact of Lee’s Photography, Dance, Choral, Band, Theatre, Visual Arts, Media Arts, and Creative Writing magnet programs. Guests were invited to revisit their own experiences through archived yearbooks, shared memories, and conversations that spanned generations of artists and educators.

The evening featured performances by both current students and alumni, highlighting the continuity of talent and mentorship that defines the Arts Magnet. From music and movement to theatrical and visual showcases, each performance reflected the depth and range of the program and its role in shaping confident, creative leaders.

Former students and teachers shared stories of growth, collaboration, and the ways the Arts Magnet influenced their personal and professional paths. Many attendees remarked on the sense of belonging and purpose the program fostered, noting that Lee’s arts community continues to feel like home long after graduation.

As the celebration concluded, Leegacy served not only as a look back at 40 years of achievement, but also as a reaffirmation of the Arts Magnet’s role in Lee High School’s identity. The strong turnout and enthusiastic response underscored the program’s enduring legacy and its continued importance to the Huntsville community.