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

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CONSOLIDATION OF SAN ANTONIO ACADEMY AND WEST TEXAS MILITARY ACADEMY MARKS NEW DAY FOR ROY EDUCATION IN TEXAS. DOTH SCHOOLS GREATLY STRENGTHENED. FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS SPENT ON IMPROVEMENTS. NEW BUILDINGS TO FOLLOW. CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS TO BEAR THE NAME OF TEXAS MILITARY INSTITUTE. xxxx 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 the 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 consumation 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.

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Bondurant’s direction, the new buildings were erected, and the school has maintained its high standing of old, progressing with the best in education throughout the years. But one change has ever been made in its management. During the first year of its existence, the school became affiliated with the University of Texas. But three institutions in the State have enjoyed this distinction for a longer time. The school is located on five acres of ground, and comprises a group of three buildings. There are the school home, the administration building and the science building. From its earliest history the student body of this school has been limited to 100, and throughout the years its roster has carried the names of some of the most illustrious of the city’s families. In several instances, the second generation has followed its father’s footsteps through this school’s course into the higher halls of learning. The relations of this academy with the largest and best schools in the country have been, at all times, the most cordial that could be desired. Its course is purely preparatory, and having completed it, a boy is qualified for admittance to most any college or university that he might select. Its faculty is most carefully selected, and contributes very materially to the high standard that the school has mantained. X 7 X

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rvv-' fiWisVi yW ' KKWKi III II II II p Ril ■ .11 II || II I San Antonio Academy w -AND-- Texas Military Institute F. VON KOSSUM Best Drilled Cadet TWO GOOD SCHOOLS OFFERING A THOROUGH COURSE OF TRAINING FROM THE FIRST GRADE TO THE UNIVERSITY. ; One 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 Education. FOR OTHER INFORMATION WRITE TO THE SUPERINTENDENT X 9 X