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Congratulations, SAA Class of 2026!
Congratulations, SAA Class of 2026!
Posted May 15, 2026
As the Class of 2026 prepares to walk through the Bondurant Gate next week, marking the close of their time as Academy cadets, San Antonio Academy pauses to recognize another class shaped by scholarship, leadership, integrity, and brotherhood.
This spring, the class participated in many of The Academy’s most cherished traditions. Their final months with us included a class journey through the Grand Canyon, Zion, and Bryce Canyon, as well as the Shakespeare Play, Military Ball, Alamo Honor Guard, Alumni Luncheon, Championship Debate, and soon, Commencement exercises. Each experience carries its own significance.
The Blue Line ceremony and Bondurant Gate remain one of the school’s most meaningful traditions, as they symbolically mark the end of their years as Academy cadets and the beginning of the next chapter of their lives as alumni.
Class of 2026 High School Selections
We are proud to welcome the Class of 2026 into The Academy’s alumni ranks and wish them continued success as they begin high school this fall. Below is a list of the high schools our graduates will be attending:
Alamo Heights High School
Quaid B., Jake B., Camp B., Cash C., Kevin G., William J., Andres L., Bradley M., Wyatt M., Carson R., Peter S., Thomas W., Syd W.
Boerne Champion High School
Alden L.
Central Catholic High School
Esai H., Rogelio M.
Cornerstone Christian School
Robert C.
International School of the Americas
Yadier V.
The Kiski School (Saltsburg, PA)
Anthony C.
McCallie School (Chattanooga, TN)
Foster S.
Saint Mary's Hall
Joshua C., Monroe G., Edward G., Hudson H., Mateo N., Tobias S.
TMI Episcopal
Loomis F., Merrit N.
We asked the Class of 2026...
What is your favorite thing about SAA?
"The sports and classmates' bonds." — Edward G.
"Hanging out with all of my friends, field day, and the teachers." — Mateo N.
"The small classes that lead to a great connection with your friends." — William J.
"The close-knit community of students and teachers." — Quaid B.
"My favorite thing about SAA is the education level, and it's preparation for high school academics." — Anthony C.
"The school trip opportunities." — Hudson H.
"I loved the environment we were in. Being in such a close-knit community was wonderful, and I hope it never changes." — Camp B.
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