San Antonio Academy
John Kohl McAdams, Class of 2018 (Alumni Monday Speaker)
John Kohl McAdams, Class of 2018 (Alumni Monday Speaker)
It was a pleasure to have SAA alumnus John Kohl McAdams, class of 2018, join us as the Alumni Monday speaker during Chapel on May 1, 2023. John Kohl spoke to our boys about the importance of brotherhood and encouraged them to take advantage of the unique and special relationships created at The Academy.
John Kohl graduated from The Academy in 2018 and went on to attend and graduate from McCallie School in Tennessee. After graduating high school, he decided to return to San Antonio, where he currently attends and plays football at Trinity University.
During his chapel talk, he spoke about his competitive spirit and toxic ambition, which he believes was "an unfulfilling, unsatisfying way to live," as he was always looking for the next accomplishment to fulfill and didn't get to appreciate the time he had with his peers fully. Because of this, he learned to let go of his toxic ambition and decided to live his daily life respecting and loving others and cultivating meaningful relationships instead, and he found that to be fulfilling on its own.
He ended by encouraging his fellow brothers to take full advantage of the brotherhood and relationships that are established during their time at SAA because it's what makes the school so special.
Thank you, John Kohl, for sharing such wonderful and meaningful words with us.
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 WATCH JOHN KOHL'S FULL ALUMNI MONDAY PRESENTATION, VIEW THE FOLLOWING RECORDING:
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"An Afternoon at the Movies"
Music from Movie Musicals
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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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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.