San Antonio Academy
2024-25 Middle School Grandparents' Chapel
2024-25 Middle School Grandparents' Chapel
Posted: March 7, 2025
San Antonio Academy hosted its final Grandparents' Chapel & Coffee on Friday, March 7. Held for our Middle School grandparents, guests learned about our Outdoor Leadership program from teachers Leon McNeil and Brittany Schrader, and heard a special presentation by 7th grader Mateo Nelson, this year's W.T. Bondurant Jr. Oratorical Contest winner.
Mateo presented his winning essay titled, "Not a Perfect Man," in which he reflected on the impact of kindness.
It was a pleasure to have so many Academy grandparents join us to see how we begin each day. San Antonio Academy understands how significant grandparents are and how they hold a special place in our hearts.
For more photos of the 2025 Middle School Grandparents' Chapel, view the gallery below:
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