Forward Look eNews March 2019
From the Head of School
Boys Learn to Work Together as a Team
San Antonio Academy's historic military program has served as the school's foundation to provide students with opportunities to acquire leadership skills and to build character, traits that are hallmarks of an Academy graduate. Read message here
SPOTLIGHT
SCHOOL NEWS
Love of Reading Reaches Beyond French Place
As part of the Bondurant Library's Valentine's Day Book Swap, boys gathered books to exchange with one another from their own collections. The project is a great way to introduce books that may be considered old to one student, but in the eyes of a new reader, that same story is brought to life again. Read more
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SAA Dad/Alumnus Leads the Pack
Now in its second year, the Cub Scouts "Pack 1886" continues to teach valuable life skills and life lessons to Academy boys in grades 1st and 2nd. As pack leader, Javier Rocha, Academy alumnus (class of 1991) and dad to SAA second grader, Christian Rocha, says that the unit's name is in honor of the school's founding. Read more
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H.A.L. Raises Scholarship Funds
In morning chapel on February 19, Brandon Grossman '92, President of the Alumni Council presented John Webster a medal for his nomination as the 2019 Col. W.T. Bondurant, Sr. Humanitarian recipient in front of the student body for his leadership and service to others. Read more
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"What I have learned from SAA"
Members from the Class of 2018 spoke to SAA parents of upcoming 5th & 6th graders about how they are doing now as freshmen in high school, and shared what they learned from SAA. Watch here
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LAX Season Underway
On a glorious spring afternoon under blue skies and mild temperatures, the Wildcat lacrosse teams took the field yesterday against long time rival St. Mary's Hall.
In the opening game the 5th and 6th graders brought great enthusiasm and effort, but struggled to find their offensive rhythm much of the game. As a result, they fell to the Barons by a final score of 9-2. The two goals were scored by 6th graders, Trad Embrey and Alexander Roca. The junior Cats plan to pick themselves up, dust themselves off, and learn from this loss as they prepare to take on Smithson Valley next Tuesday evening at 6:00 pm. Great effort guys!
In the second game the 7th and 8th grade team started out in the hole as St. Mary's Hall scored first to go up 1-0. The two teams traded goals back and forth through the early going, but with the score knotted at 2-2 the Wildcats made their move, and as a team, exerted their defensive presence which allowed them to control the tempo for most of the remaining game. As a result, the Cats scored the next three goals to go up 5-2 at the end of the 1st period, and finished with a dominating 11-5 victory. A strong performance by our team defense was key to yesterday's victory as it shut down our opponents and allowed our offense to then take over. Great job guys! Goal scorers yesterday included: Forrest Runnels, Ben Espy, Aiden Notzon, and JP Tucker.
The 7th and 8th grade team travels to Smithson Valley next Wednesday evening for their next game against the Smithson Valley Mustangs.
San Antonio Academy Mission:
Established in 1886, San Antonio Academy of Texas is a non-profit, non-denominational, tax-exempt school for boys in prekindergarten through grade eight. The Academy offers an exceptional academic program that features small classes, a family-like atmosphere, the development of a positive self-image and a foundation for life based upon love of God and country, integrity and respect for each other.
Motto:
Be honest. Be kind. Be the best you can be.®
San Antonio Academy admits qualified students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.
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