I attended Austin 1959-1962, and I bought the book too. Really enjoyed the discussion of Jackson Junior High last night. We lived on Jefferson at the time (56-59) and I walked to Jackson (as I previously had walked to Cage Elem. 1950-1956).
Someone asked about Brigade last night. You were right, Brigade was disbanded, but they fund scholarships and still meet each February for a luncheon at the Junior League. There was an explanation about disbanding in one of their newsletters--something about changing values and demographic.
I really miss the old East End.