San Marcos Academy

San Marcos Academy is a fully accredited coeducational Christian college preparatory school for grades 7-12 located in the beautiful Texas hill country. We welcome boarding students from around the world, across the United States, and all over Texas, providing a nurturing structured environment that fosters success. We also enroll day students from 14 local communities. San Marcos Academy ... a tradition of excellence for 107 years.

Zoe Ruiz, Class of 2011

“The Academy is special to me because in 1983 my mother attended the Academy and graduated as a senior in 1987. She won the highest award “The President's Cup Award” and ever since then the Academy has been a very special place in her heart ... all I can say is, I LOVE SMA! I love it! This is the best place ... I cannot imagine myself at any other school.”

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Richard Smith, Class of 2011

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Hattie Wesley, Class of 2012

“San Marcos Academy was my third high school. At my other schools I felt that I was just a number ... I wasn't Hattie and I didn't have as many opportunities that I did have at the Academy. The teachers at the Academy knew you personally and I had relationships with my them.”

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Amy Nighbert, Librarian

As the school librarian, Amy Nighbert appreciates the variety her job allows and enjoys the opportunity to work with students of all ages. SMA is a family affair for Mrs. Nighbert; her daughter has attended the Academy for five years and her husband is the school?s adjunct instructor of College English.

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During my time at SMA, the person that influenced me the most is my dorm director, Mr. Boyer. He taught me to always learn from my mistakes and to “man up” and accept responsibility for my actions. This life lesson has helped me in all aspects of my life. He taught me to think about my choices before I make them and to pick the best decision I can. When I struggled at SMA, Mr. Boyer offered to talk with me about my problems and help influence how I reacted to my decisions. This is why Mr. Boyer has significantly impacted my life and has helped make me a better person. I am grateful for Mr. Boyer for everything he taught me.

Justin Driscoll, Class of 2013

Coach Yarbrough influenced me in too many ways to count. Spiritually, she encouraged my relationship with Christ and was always available when I, or anyone else on the team, needed her help. Our basketball team was a family under her leadership. She taught us to look out for each other and fight against our desire to give up. The most memorable experience I had with her was when I went into a shooting slump. My season high was 21 points, while my season low was 0 points. Although there were many times I wanted her to pamper me and excuse me from practice just to get my act together, she didn't. She was tough on me and encouraged me in love, and that probably was the best thing she could do.

Ify Onejeme, Class of 2013

In all the time that I have spent at SMA, the faculty member who has had the most influence on me is Mr. Kelia Price. He was the first real basketball coach that I ever had, and I will never forget him. He taught me to be confident and to believe in myself. He pushed me to limits that I never thought I would get to. He taught me the importance of teamwork and hard work and how you need both of them to be successful as a group. He also taught us to put God first in everything we did. Living most of my life in Nigeria, I had only played basketball for fun and never on a real team. I never expected that I would be an All-District Honorable Mention player my first year and All-District Second Team my second year. He has truly had a great impact on my life and the lives of others, and I will never forget him.

Ejike Uzor, Class of 2013

Someone who has made an impact on my life is our campus minister, Mr. Chris Carrier. Through Mr. Carrier, the Lord has shown me forgiveness and love. Every day Mr. Carrier has a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye. Mr. Carrier loves the Lord with all of his heart, soul and mind. Mr. Carrier makes me want to love and learn about my Heavenly Father more and more each day. I thank God for putting him in my life.

Beth Thielen, Class of 2013

In my school years, I have met a great many teachers who are really worth recalling. But perhaps the most unforgettable one is Max Smith, who taught me Math and Physics. What frequently brings back memories of my school teacher are his special qualities. First of all, he gave us the greatest gift a teacher can offer: an awakening of a passion for learning. He not only led us to an appreciation of the knowledge of Physics and Math, but also aroused our great interest in exploring something deeper in this field. Second I was attracted by his lively wit. I remember that we students always anticipated his class with great eagerness because his lectures were humorously delivered, never failing to provoke chuckles or loud laughs. I know part of him will always stay in my heart.

Hao Wang, Class of 2013

Charity Volleyball Tournament

The second annual Student Council Charity Volleyball Tournament will take place Wednesday, April 23, at 7 p.m. in the gym. Come see the action and cheer for your favorite team! The winning group will get to determine which charity receives the entry fees.

Special Event Center Construction Updates

Follow the progress of the Lee Hage Jamail Special Event Center construction with weekly photos of the project site. The new facility is scheduled for completion in August 2014. As we move closer to that construction completion date, we will be working with alumni, family members and friends of the Academy to raise the final donations needed to fully fund this project. Please contact Bobby Dupree at 512-753-8007 to make a contribution or to discuss naming opportunities for the new Special Event Center. We appreciate your prayers and your support for the successful completion of this project.