San Antonio Academy
Elias Hansen, Class of 2016 (Alumni Monday Speaker)
Elias Hansen, Class of 2016 (Alumni Monday Speaker)
We had the pleasure of having SAA alumnus Elias Hansen, class of 2016, join us as the Alumni Monday speaker during chapel on May 22, 2023. Elias came prepared to talk to our boys about "not boxing yourself in," encouraging them to seek out and try different hobbies and interests in all aspects of life and how The Academy sets them up to do exactly that.
Elias attended SAA from 4th to 8th grade and went on to attend and graduate from The International School of the Americas. He is now a student at Rice University, entering his senior year.
During his chapel talk, Elias explained that there are two things The Academy teaches that he thinks are very important to be able to "explore." The first is professional communication, and the second is always to wonder and "never to lose the excitement of exploring." Elias spoke about all the ways SAA presents opportunities to do and practice both of these things, whether it be academically, athletically, creatively, or even in just the mundane everyday things.
He ended by encouraging the boys always to follow their inner curiosity because there are many possibilities and opportunities that can arise from just trying something out.
Thank you, Elias, for sharing those very encouraging words with us and reminding our boys never to lose their wonder.
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
TO VIEW ELIAS'S FULL ALUMNI MONDAY PRESENTATION, VIEW THE FOLLOWING RECORDING:
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San Antonio Academy's Elementary and Middle School boys indulged in a spirited showdown during their annual Field Day event held on Friday, April 19. Dressed in vibrant team colors, each company eagerly embraced a morning of friendly competition and camaraderie.
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"An Afternoon at the Movies"
Music from Movie Musicals
Performance Times:
Primary School Concert
Featuring Pre-K Through 2nd Grade
1:15-1:45 PM
Dress: Jeans and a Solid Colored Polo
Elementary School Concert
Featuring 3rd-5th Grade and the Wildcats Chorale, Seeley Singers, and Wildcats Pep Band
2:15-2:45 PM
Dress: Dress Blue with Cap
After their concert, students are dismissed for the day and are encouraged to leave campus with their families. After-School Care is offered to all Primary School students until 3:00 PM. Prior registration is required using the Early Dismissal Sign-Up Form.
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As part of San Antonio Academy’s Alumni Monday speaker series, Ross Brown, Class of 2010, took the stage on April 22 to deliver a heartfelt speech highlighting his personal journey of growth and gratitude towards his alma mater and its educators.
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It was an honor to welcome back SAA alumnus Michael Kelleher, class of 2013, as our Alumni Monday speaker on April 15, 2024. Michael spoke to the boys about his journey, starting at The Academy to where he is in his career today.