San Antonio Academy
A Charming First Performance: Pre-K Boys Captivate the Crowd
A Charming First Performance: Pre-K Boys Captivate the Crowd
Published March 6, 2025
Excitement filled Ellison Hall this morning as our youngest Wildcats took the spotlight for their highly anticipated Pre-K plays.
Bringing to life adaptations of Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. and The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt, the performance delighted an audience of proud families and enthusiastic Academy "big boys." The stage became a place of wonder as these little ones showcased their courage and creativity, marking the beginning of their journey into public speaking—an essential part of the San Antonio Academy experience.
A huge round of applause goes to The Academy’s dedicated Pre-K teachers, Liza Huey, Trisha Sinclair, and Alexia Cardona-Solis, whose guidance and encouragement helped these boys shine in their stage debut!
For more event photos, see the Flickr gallery below.
Divider Logo
More Stories of Interest...
![Athletic Achievements]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749497861/saacademyorg/drflhxllomecca27m7k2/athleticachievements1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749497861/saacademyorg/drflhxllomecca27m7k2/athleticachievements1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749497861/saacademyorg/drflhxllomecca27m7k2/athleticachievements1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1749497861/saacademyorg/drflhxllomecca27m7k2/athleticachievements1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1749497861/saacademyorg/drflhxllomecca27m7k2/athleticachievements1.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749497861/saacademyorg/drflhxllomecca27m7k2/athleticachievements1.png","width":1800}])
Over the past year, Wildcat athletes gave us much to celebrate. Whether attending early morning cross-country practices or soccer matchups played at Classic Elite Sports Complex, the Middle School athletics teams demonstrated leadership, integrity, and brotherhood through both individual and team triumphs. Here, we celebrate a year of standout achievements from the field, the court, and beyond.
![Foster Jenne Fraternitas Friday]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749244779/saacademyorg/qtyysyqttgl43h1hzwqg/IMG_8607.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749244779/saacademyorg/qtyysyqttgl43h1hzwqg/IMG_8607.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749244779/saacademyorg/qtyysyqttgl43h1hzwqg/IMG_8607.png","width":800}])
On most Fridays during The Academy’s school year, an 8th grader steps up to the chapel podium to deliver a “Fraternitas Friday” speech for the entire school body, reflecting on one of the school’s core values. In the final presentation of the year, Foster Jenné offered a heartfelt message on brotherhood, honoring his older and younger buddies who helped shape his Academy experience, and also inviting each of his fellow Class of 2025 brothers to join him on stage in a powerful display of unity.
![8th grade trip]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747931269/saacademyorg/eiqgl2r7plyq4ur7kslt/8thgradetrip.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747931269/saacademyorg/eiqgl2r7plyq4ur7kslt/8thgradetrip.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747931269/saacademyorg/eiqgl2r7plyq4ur7kslt/8thgradetrip.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747931269/saacademyorg/eiqgl2r7plyq4ur7kslt/8thgradetrip.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747931269/saacademyorg/eiqgl2r7plyq4ur7kslt/8thgradetrip.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1747931269/saacademyorg/eiqgl2r7plyq4ur7kslt/8thgradetrip.jpg","width":2200}])
In the final stretch of the school year, each San Antonio Academy grade, from curious Pre-K boys to graduating 8th-grade leaders, embarked on a purpose-driven End-of-Year Culminating Experience. Designed to extend learning beyond the classroom, each grade-level trip reflected The Academy’s mission to provide an exceptional education intentionally crafted for boys. Whether navigating high ropes courses, trekking the Grand Canyon, or tracing the paths of Texas history, each adventure is anchored in the school’s core values of scholarship, leadership, integrity, and brotherhood.
![Gather Under the Oak Tree]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749176998/saacademyorg/wcxhrdmbgtxsvpocenjg/54540234031_4315ae67f3_c.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749176998/saacademyorg/wcxhrdmbgtxsvpocenjg/54540234031_4315ae67f3_c.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749176998/saacademyorg/wcxhrdmbgtxsvpocenjg/54540234031_4315ae67f3_c.jpg","width":799}])
Generations of Academy alumni gathered for a memorable evening at our annual Gather Under the Oak Tree event. Two dozen alumni spanning the classes of 1959 to 2015, returned to their elementary and middle school alma mater for an evening that honored the past while looking confidently towards the future. Highlights included a "State of The Academy" update, a symbolic walk through the Bondurant Gate, and a nostalgic campus tour.