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San Antonio Academy Honors 1886 Scholarship Society Donors at Annual Luncheon
San Antonio Academy Honors 1886 Scholarship Society Donors at Annual Luncheon
Posted January 21, 2026
San Antonio Academy honored its 1886 Scholarship Society donors with a special appreciation luncheon on Thursday, January 21, at the elegant Club Giraud in downtown San Antonio. Nearly 65 supporters gathered to enjoy a delicious three-course meal, connect with fellow Academy donors, and hear firsthand how their generosity continues to enrich The Academy experience.
The program featured a Fraternitas Friday speech by 8th grader T. Watson, who shared inspiring reflections on perseverance, as well as remarks from Dr. Ernest Cox, who spoke about The Portrait of The Academy Boy and how SAA fosters growth in the four pillars of honesty, integrity, scholarship, and brotherhood.
Gifts to The Academy Fund play a vital role in turning the expected into the exceptional for every student. The 1886 Scholarship Society recognizes donors who contribute $1,886 or more in honor of the year San Antonio Academy was founded.
For more information, visit www.sa-academy.org/academyfund.
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