Texas Military Institute - Crusader Blue Bonnet Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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Oable of (Contents T. M. I. 5. A. A. JUNIOR SCHOOL 1. obe School 2. Classes 3. Mtllltary 4. Athletics 5. Hokes 6. ?b i Ztarkct Place I. Ob School 2. Classes 3. 5ttilitar? 4. Hklbletlcs Page Six

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 San Antonio Academy --AM)- Texas Military Institute TWO GOOD SCHOOLS offering a thorough course of training from the first grade to the University. O ne of the most widely affiliated institutions in the South. The only military school in San Antonio recognized by the U. S. Government and the State Department of Kducation. For other information write to the Superintendent Page Five

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CONSOLIDATION OF SAN ANTONIO ACADEMY AM) WEST TEXAS MILITARY ACADEMY MARKS NEW DAY FOR BOY EDUCATION IN TEXAS. BOTH SCHOOLS GREATLY STRENGTHENED. FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS SPENT ON IMPROVEMENTS. NEW BUILDINGS TO FOLLOW. CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS TO BEAR THE NAME OF TEXAS MILITARY INSTITUTE. During the late spring of 1926 the San Antonio Academy, having outgrown its location at San Pedro Park, and desirous of separating its older boys from the younger ones, began quietly to seek for additional quarters. The phenomenal growth of the school made this change imperative. In the meanwhile the Board of Trustees of the West Texas Military Academy were seeking a superintendent for their institution, in consequence of the resignation of Col. Williams. This school had enjoyed a most impressive history under the auspices of thg Episcopal Church, Diocese of West Texas. A mutual friend of the two institutions conceived the idea of supplying their needs by consolidating the two schools. The feasibility of the plan was at once recognized, and after several conferences the consummation of the plan was announced. That this was done so quickly and so smoothly is a striking testimonial to the friendliness of the rivalry that has existed between these two historic institutions, and also a splendid spirit of Christian fellowship and co-operation. The West Texas Military Academy was founded by a clergyman. Bishop J. S. Johnston, of sacred memory, loved and venerated for more than two generations by men of all creeds, and all walks of life. The San Antonio Academy was founded by a Presbyterian Elder, Dr. W. B. Seeley, a graduate of Princeton, and a pioneer in private school work in Texas. Page Seven