About Coach Archie Duran Memorial Fund
Our Mission
At Coach Archie Duran Memorial Fund, our mission is to provide scholarships to local El Paso high school graduating students and provide economic support to teachers in our community. We believe that everyone deserves to attend higher education, and we work tirelessly to make that a reality.
Our Story
The Coach Archie Duran Memorial Fund, established by his family, honors the memory of Coach Archie, continuing his charitable vision in El Paso. Coach Archie, a beloved figure known for his sportsmanship and academic excellence, dedicated himself to mentoring youth in sports and education. His legacy lives on through our mission to empower students with leadership, confidence, and self-discipline through athletics. Join us in preserving his legacy and supporting El Paso's youth.
EPISD names elementary school in honor of late Irvin track coach Archie Duran
Dowell Elementary School was transformed into Coach Archie Duran Elementary School, named after one of Northeast El Paso’s most beloved coaches.
Duran was a girl's track coach and social science teacher at Irvin High School. He was killed in a 2017 bus crash while returning from a regional meet in Lubbock.
The Duran family says naming the school after him is fitting since he had so many plans for the Northeast community that he never got to fulfill.
“For him to understand or know that there’s going to be a school named after him, I think it brings everything back full circle of everything he wanted for the community,” said Elizabeth Duran, Archie’s sister.
Duran also coached at Jefferson High School.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are the backbone of our organization. We offer a variety of opportunities for individuals and groups to get involved and make a difference in the lives of those we serve. Contact us for more information
WE MAKE THIS POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF YOU AND OUR SPONSORS
