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Dustin Brownlow - Class of 2011 (Alumni Monday Speaker)
Dustin Brownlow - Class of 2011 (Alumni Monday Speaker)
Dustin Brownlow, Class of 2011, joined us as the Alumni Monday speaker during chapel on April 1, 2024. He shared some of his favorite memories while at The Academy and encouraged the boys to recognize and value the privilege of being at a school that invests so much into their future.
Dustin started his presentation with a trip down memory lane, sharing pictures and stories of his accomplishments at SAA, such as winning the Humanitarian Award Essay Speech competition and the First Grand Prize at the Alamo Regional Academy Science & Engineering Fair. Although he only spent two years here, he spoke very fondly about the special bonds he formed in his short time. "That's one of the reasons why you come here," he explained, "because you get to be around some exceptional people and make these friendships that stay with you forever."
After graduating from The Academy, Dustin attended and graduated from Central Catholic High School. From there, he attended the University of Miami and graduated with a degree in marine geology, then went on to study law at Texas Tech School of Law.
He continued by reminding the boys of the sacrifice and love of their parents and family to send them to a school like The Academy, expressing, "You all are worth it. I was worth it, and I'm grateful for it every day because it got me where I am." He concluded by also encouraging them to always live by the motto that they hear every day, as it will open so many doors for them in the future, just like it did for him.
About Alumni Mondays: Each Monday, we welcome an Academy alumnus to speak to SAA boys during chapel. During this presentation, our alumni speakers share meaningful stories and lessons from their days at SAA. View Alumni Monday Showcase
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